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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 08-18 CC MINBook 74/Page 199 08/18/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 18, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:24 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla the Proclamation be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming August 18, 1992 to be: "JANIS GUALCO IRELAND DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who stated that he would present it at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting in the morning. The Proclamation proclaiming August 22, 1992 to be: "HOMELESS ANIMALS' DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Jackie Rowe. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-154 through 92- 156). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza f2 approval of the Consent Calendar except Resolution No. 92-156. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1992 1. Resolution No. 92-154. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM ROBERTO AND MAGDALENA JIMENEZ, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT 533 E. FOURTH STREET, AS FOURTH STREET. (A.P.N. 556-123-10)." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 200 08/18/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) COUNTY/CITY HEALTH INSPECTION FEES 2. Resolution No. 92-155. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FY 92-93 SCHEDULE OF FEES." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 92-156. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND VAN DYKE & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPING PLANS FOR WEST SIDE OF LAS PALMAS PARK AND BALLFIELD." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 92-156. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Non Consent Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 92-157. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONTRACT WITH U.S. PUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PHOTO RADAR SERVICES." TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the program. Police Chief Knee responded to the inquiry. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, for adoption of Resolution No. 92-157. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS." OLD BUSINESS CLAIM 6. SUBJECT: Application to file a late claim: Clarence Burris, Jr. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the application to file a late claim be denied under Government Code Section 911.4. Council policy direction requested. Book 74/Page 201 08/18/92 OLD BUSINESS (continued) CLAIM TESTIMONY: Kassia Kossyta, Risk Manager, gave a brief overview of the Agenda attachments and answered Council's questions. Clarence Burris, Jr., 1605 Alpha Street, gave a brief overview of his request/claim. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of Staff notifying Comm/Trak Satellite to send an engineer out to adjust it for $150.00. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. SUBJECT: Request for extension National School District Refueling Agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 8. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Rosa Bellot on behalf of local team/Liga Infantil De La Amistad for uniforms. TESTIMONY: Rosa Bellot, 1322 Harding Avenue, National City, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request for $250.00. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate that the Police Department be the liaison for uniform ordering and payment to the uniform vendor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 06. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $126,884.02 (Warrant Nos. 122556 through 122655 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $399,313.99, for a total of $526,198.01. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters suggested that the September 8th Council Meeting be cancelled. Book 74/Page 202 08/18/92 CITY COUNCIL EL TOYON PARK ADMIN SUBJECT: Discussion of El Toyon Park Issues. Councilman Van Deventer requested Staff look into: (1) The standardization of the hours of Recreation use (tennis courts, ballfields, etc.). (2) The speeding problems at 4th Street and Division Avenue and the circle and the possibility of speed humps. (3) The Park layout for citizen benefits (concrete benches needed, equipment needed, the recreation center condition). Requested notification to the neighborhood from 1st to 4th Streets for input on major facilities. (4) Police Department enforcement on boom boxes. Vice Mayor Zarate requested that Public Works look into why her telephone is ringing busy and her calls are not coming through. Councilman Inzunza requested another line, call back capability or call waiting feature. Councilman Dalla reported that after 5 p.m. lines only ring four times and go dead; cannot dial an operator. Russell Penny, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City, stated that he hoped that the USIAA issue was dead as far as placement in his neighborhood park, and expressed concerns with police enforcement in the area. Rita Heiss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, thanked the Council on behalf of the citizens who were petition signers who were opposed to USIAA being located in the park, and requested benches and swings if the money was available. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, not to include any additional building sites in El Toyon Park for any type of activities without full review of the area between Division and 4th Street. Highway 805 and Euclid Avenue: look into the installation of humps to stop speed of high volume of traffic: and. if funds are available. the addition of benches and swings: any layout changes to have a Public Hearing: and review the hours of operation. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer requested that Staff come back with a report to find a location, possibly in the industrial zone, such as the location of the Christmas in July trailer site which is owned by the city, for a location to build a structure for USIAA. CITY COUNCIL (continued) Vice Mayor Zarate added that programs for girls. Councilman Inzunza commented the city's kids. Book 74/Page 203 08/18/92 USIAA programs are not boxing only, there are that USIAA is a positive, well-rounded program for Councilman Dalla made Council aware of Senate Bill 325 which established the Transit Development Act (1/4-cent sales tax devoted to transportation) which is used to fund National City Transit, San Diego Trolley, etc. One item Sacramento is considering is taking these funds (20% reduction) which would translate into a 25% service reduction which would have significant effect on National City Transit; the city should be considering alternatives to prepare for this reduction. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(A) CARRILLO V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(A). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:46 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:16 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Mayor Waters requested that Item No. 7 be brought back onto the Agenda for clarification of whether the extension was as requested until the facility is operational, or one of the alternatives. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to bring Item No. 7 back onto the floor. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer to extend as is and dispense with any fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 204 08/18/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 25. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:24 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1992. 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