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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 09-01 CC MINBook 74/Page 209 09/01/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:01 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamation be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming September 24, 1992 to be "KIDS' NEWS DAY" was read aloud by Mayor Waters who requested that the City Manager forward it to the appropriate people. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Joseph A. Martin to the Traffic Safety Committee for a full term ending December 31, 1994. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor called on City Clerk Peoples who administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Martin. Book 74/Page 210 09/01/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY OWNED LAND/LEASE 1. Resolution No. 92-163. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE WITH THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY COMMITTEE." TESTIMONY: Dave Sheldon, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July Committee, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Amended motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval of a month -to -month lease. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT POLICE FACILITY 2. Resolution No. 92-164. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS AND A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-164. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 3. Ordinance No. 92-2037. "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." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CABLE TV NATIONAL CITY CABLE/ULTRONICS 4. SUBJECT: Performance Bond for National City Cable -Status Update and Request for Waiver Extension. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the granting of waiver extension as requested be considered. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 211 09/01/92 POLITICAL SUPPORT SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 5. SUBJECT: Review of Amendments to the Sewer Special Act District Legislation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the amended enabling legislation for formation of the San Diego Area Wastewater Management District, SB 1225 (Killea). ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN 6. SUBJECT: Report on El Toyon Park RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to extend the Public Hearing radius from 300 feet to Division to 4th Street/805 to the street East of Euclid. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Russ Penney, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City, thanked Council for their assistance and made inquiry and expressed his concerns on the park's uses. Tom Deese, Captain, National City Police Department, answered Council's and Mr. Penney's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 08. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $157,501.99 (Warrant Nos. 122745 through 122829 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $465,939.13. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated that he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 122778 as he owns the building. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants (except 122778) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 122778 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 8. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the following: 1) Louis Contreras, 617 "K" Avenue; removal of four palm trees due to large height and hazards created from falling fronds; held over for Committee to investigate removal alternatives. 2) Ramon J. Camacho, 605 6th Street; request to remove tree due to enormous growth, closeness to sidewalk and sewer; denied because no sign of damage. Tree Crew will trim. 3) Vicente Cuervo, 441 E. 3rd Street; request to remove bottle brush trees due to bees and droppings creating damage to vehicle; denied. Policy standards disallow tree removals because trees drop leaves or other debris. Book 74/Page 212 09/01/92 STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 (continued) 4) Tony L. Pineda, 1007 Palm Avenue; request to remove tree because it abuts telephone pole, restricts pedestrian traffic and obstructs traffic when backing out; approved with no replacement due to lack of space. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER The City Manager provided a budget information summary (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He stated that the impact if the Governor signed the budget would be a cut in property tax revenue to the city ($180,000 annually); to the Redevelopment Agency ($750,000 annually); tax increment funds ($930,000 total amount to City of National City). Also, if a city could not provide their 15%, the state would take it from the General Fund of the City. Mayor Waters stated that he was called over the weekend and asked to write a letter to Speaker Brown to restore SB17, which he read into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Mayor also commented on a request he received to support Proposition A (1/2-cent sales tax). The benefit to National City if the agreement is drawn up would be $580,000. Councilman Dalla requested that the City Manager provide an itemized list of the total dollar amount taken from the City by the State (reductions in revenue or increases in fees implemented). CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney provided an update on the booking fees litigation. A lawsuit in Trial Court, Court of Appeals, and State Supreme Court has thus far proved unsuccessful. The next step is to un-coordinate the case from other actions throughout the State and bring it back down to the County. CITY OWNED LAND/LEASE SIGNS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE 1-5 & 805 The City Attorney reported that the Chamber of Commerce requested a lease agreement with the City, the Mile of Cars and the National City Historical Society regarding the Chamber of Commerce sign. He requested that it be considered as an off -agenda item, and requested that it be brought onto the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to bring this item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: The City Attorney provided three documents (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk): 1) Ground lease between the City of National City, the National City Chamber of Commerce, and the Mile of Cars. 2) Commercial rental agreement between the City of National City and the National City Historical Society. Book 74/Page 213 09/01/92 CITY ATTORNEY (continued) CITY OWNED LAND/LEASE SIGNS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE 1-5 & 805 3) The Resolution approving the prior two documents: Resolution No. 92-165. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE WITH THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE NATIONAL CITY MILE OF CARS ASSOCIATION, AND AN AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY." TESTIMONY: (continued) Edith Hughes, Executive Director, National City Chamber of Commerce, 1104 Manchester Street, National City, commented that correction was needed on page 2. Item 5 should have four panels as previously approved. The 4th panel (to state Plaza Bonita Road exit Sweetwater Road) is to be temporary and this change needs to be reflected in the agreement; she inquired as to whether the height reflected in the agreement was the revised limit and requested that the insurance requirement be waived as it was on the 1-5 sign. City Attorney Eiser stated that the height would be confirmed prior to processing and that the insurance provision was different than on the 1-5 sign as this was a lease, therefore his recommendation is that the requirement not be waived. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval subject to final review by Staff. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter that he sent on September 1, 1992 (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) to the Environmental Health Coalition regarding the twenty -acre Bayfront parcel located in the Port District. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:17 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:50 p.m. Book 74/Page 214 09/01/92 ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Council members absent: Inzunza, Zarate. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - September 15. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center and dispense with City Council meeting of September 8. 1992. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza, Zarate. The meeting closed at 5:51 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1992. ltY /. 1,.au[--"b 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.