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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 06-02 CC MINBook 74/Page 139 06/02/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 2, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager, Tom G. McCabe followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARD AND COMMISSIONS PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Waters recommended Mr. Steven Ogden for another term as Student Commissioner to the Planning Commission. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of extending the appointment of Mr. Ogden for another term as Student Commissioner to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-91 through 92- 95 and Item No. 6 - TUP). NOTE: City Attorney Eiser noted corrections of Resolution numbers on Item No. 5 to Resolution 92-95, Item No. 7 to Resolution No. 92-26 and on Item No. 8 to Resolution No. 92-97. Mayor Waters requested that Item No. 6 (TUP) be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval, (except Item No. 2L Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1992 1. Resolution No. 92-91. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING 8AM TO 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY" SIGNS ON THE WEST SIDE OF "J" AVENUE, SOUTH OF 18TH STREET." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 140 06/02/92 PARKING ADMIN 1992 2. Resolution No. 92-92. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1715 E. 18TH STREET, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1992 3. Resolution No. 92-93. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A CORPORATION GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1630 HIGHLAND AVENUE AS HIGHLAND AVENUE. (A.P.N. 560-191-22 AND 560-292-23)." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 4. Resolution No. 92-94. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY TO VERNIE MARGRETT BROWN. (A.P.N. 554-012-01)." Adopted. See above. CIVIL SERVICE RULES - AMENDMENTS 5. Resolution No. 92-95. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES I, III, IV, VI, VIII, X AND XII." Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 6. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Heritage Days Auto Show (National City Chamber of Commerce). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: Ed Pieters, Chairman of the Event, presented event posters to the Mayor and City Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY CENTER KIMBALL 7. Resolution No. 92-96. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AND THE NATIONAL CITY JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of Resolution No. 92-96. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 141 06/02/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) REDEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN PROJECT BOND ISSUANCE PLNG 8. Resolution No. 92-97. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONSENTING TO THE USE OF BOND PROCEEDS OF THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, SERIES 1992 FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-97. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.07.032, 17.07.040 AND 17.08.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND PORTIONS OF SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1964 AND REPEALING SECTION 13.04.200 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 20 OF ORDINANCE NO. 734." WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY91-92 10. SUBJECT: Letter from MA Delores Perez requesting a donation of $250.00 to help pay for the expense of costumes so that the Ballet Folkorico Mexica can continue performing. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $977,087.81 (Warrant Nos. 121626 through 121731 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 12. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removal and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Lino T. Macaraeg, 238 "B" Avenue, National City, request for removal of trees due to raised sidewalk and damage to fence due to roots; approved removal of five trees (including oleanders, which are planted directly above sewer line). Two replacements required. Book 74/Page 142 06/02/92 STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 (continued) Jim Ruiz, Parks & Recreation Director, National City Blvd. - Civic Center, request for removal of ten trees; approved due to root intrusion, along with request to replace removals with 12 trees. The replacements will be 24" box trees to match trees being planted at new Police Station and will be funded by Street Beautification Program. Also will include watering of trees for first year by Contractor. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer seconded by Dalla for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUSINESS LICENSE ADMIN 13. SUBJECT: Approval requested for an extension of a going -out -of business sale. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that an extension through July 11, 1992 be granted. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE AND TAXATION ADMIN 14. SUBJECT: Report on Transient Occupancy Taxes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider adjusting Transient Occupancy Taxes. TESTIMONY: Yair Eldar, General Manager, Radisson Inn, National City, expressed concerns regarding the proposed increase. Ron Morrisson, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, to support an increase to 10%. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Zarate. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. Councilman Van Deventer recommended that since a 4/5 vote is required on an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax, that this item be brought back onto the Agenda and vote be taken to increase the TOT to 9%. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor and to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax to 9%. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 143 06/02/92 CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN 15. SUBJECT: Discussion of Amending City Council Policy Relating to contributions to school related subgroups or clubs. TESTIMONY: Councilman Inzunza requested an increase in Sweetwater High School's maximum eligibility limit from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for a S1.500.00 maximum to any one school body. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Daila, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate. Nays: Waters. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Walter Wisniewski, Chairman of the National City Lions Club, 2932 Ridgeway Drive, National City, presented a handout (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and requested reconsideration of the beer booth, extension in the cut off of ticket sales to mid -night and that the carnival remain open until mid -night at their annual 4th of July Carnival. Gil St. Amand, National City Eagles, W. Plaza Blvd., National City, spoke in support of the request. Bill Palmer, Vice -President, National City Eagles, Area 2712, spoke in support of the request. Chris Hamilton, Past President of the National City Eagles and a member of the American Legion Post, National City, spoke in support of the request. George Sothras, member of the Lions Club of National City, 931 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke in support of the request. Milt Miguel, representing the Lions Club, 332 Patricia Avenue, Chula Vista, answered Council's questions. George Hood, Secretary -Treasurer of the Boys and Girls Club, 1521 E. 22nd Street, National City, stated that if the other Lions group was allowed to sell barbequed-beef sandwiches he would recommend to the Boys and Girls Club Board to pull out of the carnival. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, that the Evening Lions Club has given the National City Noontimers Lions Club a designated booth in the center of the Dark as outlined on the mao presented to the Mayor. The Mayor to hand carry the letter and map to the Noontimers Lions if they didn't receive it. Carried by unanimous vote. Tom Deese, Operations Commander, National City Police Department answered Council's questions. Bob Benson, 1420 L Avenue, National City, representing the Pillipino American Community of National City, spoke regarding closing times and in support of the request to extend them. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, that ticket sales would end at 11:00 and the rides would end at 12:00 on July 4th only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Zarate. Book 74/Page 144 06/02/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Mayor Waters inquired as to whether the Council would like to reconsider the prior action taken on the Beer Garden. No new action proposed, Mayor Waters declared the consensus of the Council to be denial of the Beer Garden. Frank Olive, Kimball Towers, requested help with the management of Morgan and Kimball Towers. Council requested that he bring the item up at the Community Development Commission meeting. Mr. Olive also reported that the traffic sign "Senior Citizens Crossing" on the south -bound side of D Avenue was missing. The City Manager was requested to look into this. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - June 9. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:48 p.m. L� i /L ,`�"` •Fl�'L zb �l - CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 9, 1992. AYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.