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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 08-04 CC MINBook 74/Page 189 08/04/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 4, 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, 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 Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28. 1992 be approved as amended. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the proclamation be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming Sunday, August 9, 1992 as: FATHER PETER P. BORDA DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented it, along with a gold key to the City, to Father Borda. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-146 through 92- 148). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 92-146. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WORK STUDY AGREEMENT WITH BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 190 08/04/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) BUDGET FY92-93 2. (a) Resolution No. 92-147. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SELECTING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY92-93 2. (b) Resolution No. 92-148. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93." Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Non Consent Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS MEA MOU 1992 3. Resolution No. 92-149. 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 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES 89-92 4. Resolution No. 92-150. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval of Resolution No. 92-150. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this Ordinance for adoption be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1992 5. Ordinance No. 92-2036. 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." NOTE: Mr. Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining as he owns property nearby. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Book 74/Page 191 08/04/92 OLD BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 6. SUBJECT: Mexican Independence Day Celebration (Radio Latina). Continued from Council Meeting of 7/21/92. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP application subject to compliance with all conditions including that the food booths not be fenced this year on a trial basis and that the applicant reimburse the City for all cost except the $345 TUP processing fee. Total reimbursement to be $9,875.80. TESTIMONY: Peter Moore, 4540 Paseo de la Vista, Bonita, and Nate Mendez, Wetherwood Terrace, San Diego, both representing the radio station, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor with amended conditions for a $6500. maximum charge to be paid the City. a contract to be drawn up with the Boys & Girls Club. a financial breakdown (profit/loss statement) to be provided by the group and a plan next year providing cost recovery to the City. Amended motion by Dalla, seconded by Waters, to access the fee up to the $10.000. as recommended by Staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. TESTIMONY: Lt. Short, National City Police Department, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to support the TUP application approval (with amended conditions) and with the food booths not to be fenced on a trial basis. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: Letter from the Lions Club appealing charges associated with the 4th of July celebration in Kimball Park. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the letter be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Motion by Inzunza to direct the Mayor to write a letter requesting the financial statement which has not yet been provided. Died for lack of a second. TESTIMONY: Vincent Reynolds, 1243 Manchester Street, National City, past President of the National City Lions Club, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza to request that in the interim. the Lions Club be required to provide last year's financial report. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 192 08/04/92 BUDGET FY92-93 8. SUBJECT: Letter from the Sweetwater Heights Neighborhood Watch requesting a donation to help defray expenses associated with having their first block party for the entire area on the "Hill". It is also requested that the street adjacent to the park be closed from noon to 5:00 p.m. on August 9,1992 to utilize the entire street area for festivities. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Motion withdrawn by maker and second. TESTIMONY: Building and Safety Director Bouse advised that a Temporary Use Permit would be required to close the street and that a public liability insurance policy must be obtained. The insurance policy could be obtained from the City at a cost of $180. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the TUP onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the waiving of the Temporary Use Permit fees only. not the insurance fees. and granting the donation request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 04. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $100,090.31 (Warrant Nos. 122421 through 122490 inclusive excepting Nos. 122423, 122424, 122425, and 122462) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $500,494.55. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated that he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 122451 as he owns the building. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Warrants (except Warrant No. 122451) carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 122451 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 10. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Frank Navarro, 2114 Palm Avenue, removal of tree due to electrical hazard, with no replacement recommended. Staff recommended denial of following: Public Works Dept., 1604 E. 16th Street, removal of tree due to raised sidewalk. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla this item be filed. No objection as filed. Book 74/Page 193 08/04/92 CLAIM 11. SUBJECT: Application to File a Late Claim: Clarence Burris, Jr. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Clarence Burris, Jrs.'s application to file a late claim be denied under Government Code Section 911.4. The City Attorney concurs with this recommendation. TESTIMONY: Kassia Kossyta, Risk Manager, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to refer this item to Staff for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 12. SUBJECT: Permission to use Fire Apparatus in Neighborhood Watch Program on August 9, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93 13. SUBJECT: Status Report on the State Budget Process. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: City Manager McCabe gave a brief verbal overview of the report and answered Council's questions. CDC Executive Director Desrochers added comments and answered Council's questions. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters made inquiry of Police Chief Knee regarding a letter received from the National City Girls Softball League (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting increased police patrol during games. Mayor Waters read into the record a letter of resignation received from Police Chief Stan Knee (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), effective 9-8-92. The Mayor read into the record a letter regarding a casino/card club proposal (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), which he placed on the Agenda for August 11, 1992. The Mayor announced that Yolanda Gail Devers, a Sweetwater High School Alumni, is a gold medal winner at the 1992 Summer Olympics; he will set a recognition day. Book 74/Page 194 08/04/92 CITY COUNCIL SOLID WASTE/HAZARDOUS 14. SUBJECT: Hazardous Waste; Navy Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended: (1) review of the proposal and emergency response plans in detail, (2) Request that a public hearing be held in National City (if it is deemed necessary) and (3) Consult with the San Diego County Department of Health Services and request their written assessment of the proposal as it pertains to the health and safety of National City citizens. Councilman Inzunza reported that CalTrans removed the towing company and trailer, but they appear to be setting up something else; he requested that Staff look into the matter. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, stated that he would give a $250.00 donation to the Sweetwater Heights Neighborhood Watch program, rather than the City expending the funds. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, requested assistance from the Police Department in re-establishing a Neighborhood Watch Program in his neighborhood. Paul Rinks, 331 E. 29th Street, National City, expressed the opinion that a gold key to the City should be presented to resigning Police Chief Stan Knee. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 11. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:34 p.m. 61.1 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 11, 1992. M YOR 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.