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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07-21 CC MINBook 74/Page 176 07/21/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 21, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Berkuti, 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 July 14. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 7 was heard at this time. ELECTION 11-03-1992 7. SUBJECT: Consider November 3, 1992 General Municipal Election: Citizen - Sponsored Card Club Initiative and Alternative and adoption of appropriate resolutions. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the item be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction. TESTIMONY: Elias Rodriguez, 1440 I Avenue, National City, representing the New Opportunity Voters Association, spoke in opposition to the initiative and the placing of an alternate on the ballot. Kile Morgan, 1223 J Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. Lourdes Hesson, 2936 E. Division Street, National City, spoke in support of the initiative. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. John Ambre, 510 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke in support of the initiative. Larry Bennett, 3009 E. 5th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. Paul Rinks, 331 E. 29th Street, National City, spoke in support of the initiative. Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. Manuel Guaderrama, 3228 Menard Street, National City, spoke in support of the initiative. Book 74/Page 177 07/21/92 ELECTION 11-03-1992 (continued) TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative, and the placing of an alternate on the ballot. Autrey Neighbors, Pastor of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 2605 Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. Ray Sequaros, 1430 E. 5th Street, National City, spoke in support of the initiative. Denise Galvez, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative, and the placement of an alternate initiative on the ballot and requested assistance from the City Council in getting the information out to the citizens in opposition to the initiative. Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. John Ambre, 510 E 4th Street, National City, made closing comments in support of the initiative. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the initiative. City Attorney Eiser explained Council's options as included in the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to move to put the initiative that was circulated on the ballot only (no alternative). City Attorney Eiser read the title of Resolution No. 92-142 into the record (1 A). Resolution No. 92-142. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-125 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1992, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-126 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, TO INCLUDE THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CARD CLUBS WITHIN THE CITY." TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, made inquiry of the City Attorney with regards to written arguments. ACTION: Motion carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 178 07/21/92 ELECTION 11-03-1992 (continued) City Attorney Eiser read the title of Resolution No. 92-143 into the record (1 B). Resolution No. 92-143. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-143. General discussion ensued. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza this item be filed. No objection as filed. City Attorney Eiser read the title of Resolution No. 92-144 into the record (1 C). Resolution No. 92-144. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, PERTAINING TO A MEASURE AUTHORIZING LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CARD CLUBS." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-144. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to approve a sub- committee of Councilman Dalla and Mayor Waters to compose a draft argument. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a five-minute recess at 5:10 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-136 through 92- 138.) Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 92-136. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 92-137. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE UNIFORM FARE STRUCTURE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 179 07/21/92 ZONING 3. Resolution No. 92-138. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM CG TO IC -OS FOR PROPERTIES NORTHWEST OF 16TH STREET AND "C" AVENUE. APPLICANT: CITY INITIATED. (CASE FILE NOS. GP-1992-2/ZC-1992-1)." Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, they be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. GRANT TDA/TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS 4. Resolution No. 92-139. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT OF TDA ARTICLE 4.5 AND TRANSNET FUNDS FOR NATIONAL CITY WHEELS." Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 5:28 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-139. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS MOU 1992 5. Resolution No. 92-140. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-140. Carried by unanimous vote. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES 6. SUBJECT: Consider authorizing an increase in sewer rates within the City of National City and adoption of appropriate resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution for the budgeted rate, or approval of the resolution for the alternate rate. TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser advised as to the response he had received from the Fair Political Practices Commission, which he had distributed to Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), and recommended that before the Council consider the substance of this item, the decision be made whether or not the Council wishes to participate in the decision, or if Council wishes further input from the Fair Political Practices Commission in the form of a written advice letter. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, expressed his opinions on the sewer rate system. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council and expressed his opinions on the original sewer ordinances. Book 74/Page 180 07/21/92 SEWER CAPACITY/FEES (continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Alternate C. single-family rate of $14.58. (Resolution No. 92-141. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN SEWER RATES WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY.") Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. Item No. 7 was heard earlier, after the Approval of Minutes. ELECTION 11-03-1992 7. SUBJECT: Consider November 3, 1992 General Municipal Election: Citizen - Sponsored Card Club Initiative and Alternative and adoption of appropriate resolutions. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1992 8. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM CG TO IC -OS NORTHWEST OF 16TH STREET AND "C" AVENUE. APPLICANT: CITY INITIATED. (CASE FILE NOS. GP-1992-2 AND ZC-1992-1)." OLD BUSINESS BUILDING PERMIT/HISTORIC 9. SUBJECT: Citizens Petition Regarding Construction of a Garage at 425 Shell Avenue. (J.M. Perdue). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. NOTE: Councilman Dalla clarified for the record that there was no basis for denial. TESTIMONY: Fred Puhn, 425 Shell Avenue, National City, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 10. SUBJECT: Request from Su -Hi Alumni Association for a City ad in its memory book. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters in favor of $150.00 ad. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 181 07/21/92 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 02. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $358,392.68 (Warrant Nos. 122197 through 122291 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $317,060.00. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated that he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 122241, as he owns the building. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants (except No. 122241) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 122241 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CABLE TV ULTRONICS (NATIONAL CITY CABLE) 12. SUBJECT: Semi -Annual Status Report Submitted by Ultronics Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Mexican Independence Day Celebration (Radio Latina). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP application subject to compliance with conditions of city departments including reimbursement to city departments for all costs incurred in conjunction with the event, grant a waiver of only the $356.00 TUP processing fee, and deny the request to serve/sell alcoholic beverages. TESTIMONY: Peter Moore, 4540 Paseo de la Vista, Bonita, made inquiry of Council. Nate Mendez, Wetherwood Terrace, San Diego, made inquiry of Council. Greg Beatie, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of National City, 1430 D Avenue, National City, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer to carry this item over for one week. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to carry this item over for two weeks to look into the budget. Carried by unanimous vote. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the 4th of July carnival and food booths. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 14. SUBJECT: City Entry in the National City Automobile Heritage Days. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request to display the antique fire engine in this year's event on August 2, 1992 in Kimball Park. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 182 07/21/92 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Robert Griner resigning his position with the Civil Service Commission (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Waters reported that he had received a telephone call from Robert McCutcheon, representing the regional Pacific Theaters, regarding the increase in cost for a subscription to the City Council Agendas. Mayor Waters read from an ad placed in the Star News by the Lions Club thanking the Mayor and Council for the support and cooperation they provided for the 4th of July carnival and fireworks display in Kimball Park. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, inquired as to when the Lions Club would be submitting their operations report and costs for expenses. Lori Peoples, 1504 E. 22nd Street, National City, member of the "Christmas in July" Committee, reminded everyone that this weekend is "Christmas in July" weekend. Rita Heiss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding relocation of a building for private use on public land in El Toyon Park. Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to the money set aside to help fund items that bring in positive publicity to the city. Mike Soliz, 1135 Garnet, San Diego, General Chairman, San Diego Swimming, explained the swimming program and the prohibition of alcohol and tobacco. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the parking situation in Las Palmas Park during swim meets. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, commended Council for their stand in opposition to the Card Club Initiative. Book 74/Page 183 07/21/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - July 28. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:13 p.m. tiLk fit.) CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1992. .� (MAYOR 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.