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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 09-22 CC MINBook 74/Page 220 09/22/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:01 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 Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS AREA DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Discussion of Marina Property and Downtown Property at 8th and National City Boulevard. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read a letter from Don L. Nay to the Board of Port Commissioners into the record, and a letter from William Barkett to Port District Chairman Clifford Graves (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Bill Barkett, 864 Prospect Street, La Jolla, stated that they would accept an offer of $8,250,000 for the approximately 22.5-acre parcel in National City. However, they are asking the City to contribute an additional $850,000 to bring the total price to approximately $9,100,000. He gave a brief verbal explanation of his $850,000.00 request to the city; that it would be a non -cash transaction, the City would sign over the second mortgage on the Radisson Inn ($500,000.00) and sign over parcel four, the south-west corner (45,000 square feet at $8.00 per square foot, for $350,000). He then answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of appointing a committee of the City Manager, Community Development Commission Director. Myor. and another member of the City Council (Consensus of the Council was for Councilman Van Deventer) to work out the information necessary to proceed to the next meeting with the Port. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Frank Chenelle, 3025 Plaza Blvd., National City, Chairman of the Victoria's Landing Advisory Committee, expressed his opinion on the issue. Book 74/Page 221 09/22/92 PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming October 1 through 14, 1992 to be "ACCOLADES '92" was read aloud by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then requested that the City Manager forward the proclamation to the proper people. PUBLIC HEARINGS SANDAG REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Determination of National City's Consistency with the Regional Growth Management Strategy. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council approve transmittal of the checklist to SANDAG. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-172 through 92- 174). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 COMMUNITY CENTER/NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER 2. Resolution No. 92-172. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR RELOCATING WATER LINES AND FIRE LINES FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 92-173. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR STATE MANDATED COST CLAIMING SERVICES." Adopted. See above. SANDAG REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 4. Resolution No. 92-174. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TRANSMITTING THE LOCAL/REGIONAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST FOR THE REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY TO SANDAG." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 222 09/22/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Mayor Waters noted that Item 5, Resolution No. 92-175 was pulled from the Agenda and will be brought back at a later time. CONTRACT TERMINATION 5. Resolution No. 92-175. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FIRE DISPATCHING SERVICES." Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 92-176 be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 6. Resolution No. 92-176. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM." TESTIMONY: Tom Deese, Acting Chief of Police, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 7. SUBJECT: Letter from The Star News requesting that the City purchase an ad in the upcoming 'Navy Days' tabloid to be published October 10, 1992. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93 8. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Jaime Romo, Assistant Principal, National City Middle School, to help support the school's program for their most at -risk special education students. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 11. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $305,756.34 (Warrant Nos. 122990 through 123066 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 74/Page 223 09/22/92 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mayor Waters noted that Mr. Dorwin A. Newman resigned from the Civil Service Commission, which left two vacancies and one applicant. The Mayor requested that this item be brought onto the agenda so that he could advertise for all vacancies. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the Mayor's request to advertise for all Boards & Commissions. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor reported that the ground breaking ceremony for the new Community Center will be held on Friday, October 2, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Zarate, on behalf of the Committee Against Card Casino, reported that three local organizations, including the Pilipino American Community of National City, have joined in support of the Committee. She reported that on October 1, 2, & 3, 1992, the Committee was having a Garage Sale/Fund Raiser at 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, and an Informational Coffee on Friday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at 3330 Lou Street, National City. Councilman Della requested that Staff look into a portion of street repair work done poorly on 24th Street west -bound from F Street. Public Works Director Williams stated that repairs are to be done very shortly. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Elias Rodriguez, 1440 I Avenue, National City, challenged Mayor Waters to match his contribution to Committee Against Card Casino. Vicky Waters approached the podium and wrote a check for $250.00 to the Committee. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he wanted to inform the Council that he was verbally and almost physically assaulted by the Highland Roosevelt organizers, and he will be filing a complaint in the morning with the Police Department. He also commented regarding the Sweetwater High football coach who appeared in a card club video. Frank Chenelle, 3025 Plaza Blvd., National City, spoke regarding the comments made about the Sweetwater High coach. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, asked for extra patrol by the Police Department on October 1-3, 1992 during the garage sale, and spoke in support of the football coach being in the video. She announced that a Candidate's Forum would be held at the First United Methodist Church, 242 E. 8th Street, National City, on October 5, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. Book 74/Page 224 09/22/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, stated that he is coordinating a telephone campaign against the card casino. He also spoke regarding the many levels of support and people coming forward in opposition to card clubs. He announced that a Forum, sponsored by the Pilipino American Community of National City, will be held at Plaza Bowl at 6:00 p.m. on September 28, 1992. Mr. Morrison also made inquiry about a Social Security office being built at Euclid Avenue and Plaza Blvd. in National City without public input. He stated that it will be a San Diego office, not National City, and neighborhood concerns had not been addressed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - October 6. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center . Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:23 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 6, 1992. MAY 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.