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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07-14 CC MINBook 74/Page 167 07/14/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 14, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Harter, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23. 1992 and the Special Workshop Meeting of July 7. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the proclamation be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming August 16, 1992 to be: "NATIONAL CITY DAY AT THE DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who stated that he would personally present it to the winner of the 7th race on that day. The Mayor reported that all National City residents can enter the racetrack free on National City Day. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate. Vice Mayor Zarate introduced applicant Troy F. Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, who explained his interest in serving on the Street Tree & Parkway Committee and answered Council's questions. Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Charles Howrey to serve on the Library Board of Trustees for a full term. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Charles Howrey to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 74/Page 168 07/14/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the combined General Plan/Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Civic Institutional -Open Space (IC -OS) for the area northwest of 16th Street and "C" Avenue. (Case File No. GP-1992-2, ZC-1992-1). NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on this item as he own a business within 1,000 feet of the proposed area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation that the amendment be approved, based on their findings. TESTIMONY: None Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Planning Commission and Staff's recommendations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, lnzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-125 through 92- 131, corrected to be Resolution Nos. 92-128 through 92-134). NOTE: The City Clerk noted for the record that the Resolution numbers reflected on the Agenda were incorrect. She requested that they be adopted by the numbers shown and stated that they would be corrected to reflect the proper numbers prior to processing. Mayor Waters requested that the City Clerk read the agenda number and state what the correct number would be. Mayor Waters requested that Item No. 5 be pulled. Councilman Dalla requested that Items No. 2 and 3 be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor (except Item Nos. 2, 3 and 5). Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 92-127 (Corrected to 92-130). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ROOFING CO., INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ROOFING CO., INC. FOR THE REROOFING OF THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE CIVIC CENTER. (BID NO. 1533-92)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 92-129 (Corrected to 92-132). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SHELTERS." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 169 07/14/92 CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 92-130 (Corrected to 92-133). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1992 8. Resolution No. 92-131 (Corrected to 92-134). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 835 EAST 16TH STREET, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 92-125 (Corrected to 92-128). 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 METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING PRODUCTION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." ACTION: Councilman Dalla requested this item be continued so that it could be discussed with the incoming Director. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Waters, to continue the Item to the August 4. 1992 Meeting. Carried by unanimous vote COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 1988-94 3. Resolution No. 92-126 (Corrected to 92-129). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONSENTING TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TAX INCREMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE III STREETSCAPE, 8TH STREET FROM 1-5 TO HARBOR DRIVE." ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, for adoption of the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 92-128 (Corrected to 92-131). A "RESOLUTION DECLARING E & J WEED ABATEMENT CO. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E & J WEED ABATEMENT CO." ACTION: Fire Chief Kimble requested that the Mayor pull Item No. 6 for one week. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to hold this item over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 170 07/14/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia the Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES CONTRACT 9. Resolution No. 92-132 (Corrected to 92-135). A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF 1.0 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY SEWER CAPACITY RIGHTS IN THE METRO SYSTEM TO THE CITY OF POWAY." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1992 10. Ordinance No. 92-2035. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. CASE FILE NO. A-1992-5." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of Ordinance No. 92-2035. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM 11. SUBJECT: Community Policing National City Style Implementation Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended review and forward comments to Police Department. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to support the Community Policing National City Style Implementation Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 12. SUBJECT: Report from the City of San Diego Department of Legislative Services regarding proposed legislation to amend the San Diego Unified Port District Act. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to hold this item over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 171 07/14/92 Mayor Waters requested a recess at 8:04 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:16 p.m. BUDGET FY92-93 13. SUBJECT: Letter from the Star News regarding a Nature Interpretive Center sponsor ad. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for a one - quarter page ad for the Automobile Heritage Days event at a cost of $250.00. Carried by unanimous vote. BUILDING PERMIT HISTORIC PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 14. SUBJECT: Petition submitted by J. M. Perdue and letter from Fred Puhn regarding the barn at 425 Shell Avenue in National City. TESTIMONY: Mr. Perdue, 3405 Peach Blossom Lane, National City, spoke in opposition to the garage being built. Mayor Waters read Mr. Puhn's letter into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting this item be held over for one week.. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this item over to the July 21. 1992 meeting to allow for Staff input. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION 11-03-92 15. SUBJECT: Letter from Ron Morrison requesting that the City Council sponsor a term limitation measure for the November 3, 1992 general election. NOTE: Mayor Waters read a letter from the City Attorney into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) stating such a measure would be legally invalid. TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the item. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, this item be filed. No objection as filed. BUDGET FY92-93 16. SUBJECT: Letter from San Diego Boys Baseball requesting a donation for uniforms and equipment for the organization. TESTIMONY: Al Alvarado, Coordinator of the Event, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of a $250.00 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 172 07/14/92 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 17. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $296,829.56 (Warrant Nos. 121986 through 122068 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 18. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 53. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $123,502.22 (Warrant Nos. 122070 through 122128 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $311,073.80. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 19. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 01. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $187,583.44 (Warrant Nos. 122130 through 122195 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 20. SUBJECT: Finance Director's Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 21. SUBJECT: Finance Director's Cash and Investment Report as of May 31, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 173 07/14/92 BUILDING PERMIT FEES ADMIN 22. SUBJECT: Request for Waiver of Permit Fees - Christmas in July Committee (National City Chamber of Commerce). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended granting the request for waiver of building permit and related fees for volunteer work performed in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce's 1992 Christmas in July event. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 23. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-92 denying a Planned Development Permit Application for an 18-Unit Apartment complex at the northeast corner of Harbison Avenue and 16th Street. (Applicant: Geoff Clough) (Case File No.: PD-1992-2). NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated that he would be abstaining on this item as he and his daughters own the Day Care Center across the street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the Notice of Decision be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF No report. MAYOR The Mayor reported that he had received calls from residents in the Sweetwater Heights area who are concerned that Cagle Street may be re -opened after CalTrans has completed the 18-month project. The Mayor stated he had reassured them that the street would remain closed. The City Engineer stated, for clarification, that the City Council did pass a resolution that Cagle Street would be closed and as part of the project drawing there is a barricade to be installed at the end of the project. The Mayor announced that a get-together would be held for retiring Executive Director of the Community Development Commission, Arnold Peterson, on Wednesday, July 15, 1992, starting at 3:00 p.m. at 12th & D and invited those who know Mr. Peterson to attend. Mayor Waters also announced that the opening of the Radisson Suites Hotel would also be held on Wednesday, July 15, 1992, at 6 p.m. He stated that National City Blvd. would be closed between 8th and 9th Streets. A mini -bus would be provided for those who have to park some distance from the hotel. Book 74/Page 174 07/14/92 CITY COUNCIL Councilmen Inzunza and Van Deventer and Vice Mayor Zarate commended Arnold Peterson, retiring Executive Director, Community Development Commission, for his dedication and service to the City. Councilman Dalla stated that he had sent information out on Cagle Street and requested follow up on the installation of a sign on the Sweetwater Road side indicating no outlet/access to Cagle Street. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonzo Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made comment and inquiry on a police review at the Swim Meet scheduled for Las Palmas for alcohol consumption and parking control. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, requested assistance on trash collection on Plaza Boulevard by the Beauty College. The Mayor stated that staff has been directed to take care of the matter and that the owner had been notified. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, stated that he had four gallons of paint to donate to the graffiti program. Rita Heiss, 2121 E. 4th Street, spoke regarding a letter she had received from the Planning Department stating a Public Hearing had been scheduled for July 20, 1992. She was informed by Staff that the hearing would be rescheduled to August 3, 1992 without a second notice being sent. Planning Director Post explained that the Public Hearing was going to be continued to August 3, 1992 because suitable plans had not yet been received. The new date would be announced at the July 20th meeting, and people attending that meeting would be allowed to express their opinions then, as well as at the August 3rd Public Hearing. CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Book 74/Page 175 07/14/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - July 21. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:36 p.m. jr )o,^,.;\\L c CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 21, 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.