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Home My WebLink About1992 08-11 CC MINBook 74/Page 195 08/11/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 11, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald Bolint followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 4. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-151 through 92- 152). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND 1992 1. Resolution No. 92-151. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DEFERRAL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT AT 2208 AND 2210 RACHAEL AVENUE, FOR THE UNIMPROVED HARBISON AVENUE ON THE WEST SIDE. (A.P.N. 558-330-17)." Adopted. See above. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2. Resolution No. 92-152. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INITIATING A SPECIFIC PLAN REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTIES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET, EAST OF N AVENUE AND WEST OF PALM AVENUE." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 196 08/11/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS EXEC/MID MGMT EMPLOYEES 3. Resolution No. 92-153. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE AND MID -MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Maker and second agreed to an amended motion to include the three positions of City Manager. City Attorney and City Clerk in the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT PANHANDLERS/PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 4. SUBJECT: Report on Panhandlers. Continued from Council Meeting of April 7, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT CARD CLUB PROPOSAL 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Mr. Ha Ta regarding opening a casino card room in National City. TESTIMONY: Attorney Robert Ochs, 5555 Jackson Drive, Suite 204, La Mesa, explained Mr. Ta's proposal. Mr. Ha Ta, 1562 E. Main Street, #135, El Cajon, added additional comments. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, expressed his opinions on the legalization of card clubs in the city. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza this item be filed. No objection as filed. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Mr. Jack Bazzi regarding Highland cruising law and effect on businesses on Highland Avenue. TESTIMONY: Jack Bazzi, owner of Cozine's Market, 402 Civic Center, National City, expressed his opinions on the cruising law. Jim Konja, owner of Highland Grocery and Liquor at 24th Street and Highland Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the cruising law. ACTION: No action taken. Book 74/Page 197 08/11/92 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 05. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $338,968.52 (Warrant Nos. 122492 through 122554 inclusive excepting 122540/122547). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-92 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an 18,900 sq. ft. Community Center and Zone Variance for 44 parking spaces in lieu of 80 required at 140 East 12th Street. (Applicant: City of National City) (Case File Nos. CUP-1992-6/Z-1992- 1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. BUDGET FY91-92 9. SUBJECT: F.Y. 1991-92 C.I.P. Project Year -End Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. POLITICAL SUPPORT 10. SUBJECT: Consider joining Amicus Curiae Brief to be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa in Steen v. Thompson. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to add National City's name to the amicus brief. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR The Mayor reported that a Mary Kaye's Family Restaurant will be located under the new parking structure at National City Blvd. and 8th Street, located on the street level, occupying 5,000 of the 11,000 square feet. CITY COUNCIL - No report. Book 74/Page 198 08/11/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rosa Bellot, 1322 Harding Avenue, National City, spoke regarding kids whom she and her husband have taken off the streets and gotten involved in soccer, and requested a donation for the purchase of uniforms to replace several which were stolen. Clarence Burris, 1605 Alpha Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the date that his application to file a late claim will be on the Council Agenda. He was informed that it is on the Agenda for next week. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke regarding violence in their neighborhood and requested assistance. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 18. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:26 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 18, 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.