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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 03-03 CC MIN (2)Book 74/Page 53 03/03/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 3, 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 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 February 25. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 4, 1992 as "MAX K-9 #1 (THE ROTTWEILER) DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Officer Dean Carr. Victoria Waters presented a Retirement Medallion to Max. The Proclamation proclaiming March 14, 1992 as "SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Vince Reynolds and Coach Gil Benavidez. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of March, 1992 to be "MENTAL RETARDATION MONTH" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who requested that the City Manager forward it to the appropriate people. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - ALEX MC LINTOCK. INC. V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 54 03/03/92 CLOSED SESSION (continued) Council members left the Council Chambers at 4:12 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-31 through 92-34). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval, Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 1. Resolution No. 92-31. A "RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SAD)." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY91-92 2. (a) Resolution No. 92-32. 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 1991-92." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY91-92 2. (b) Resolution No. 92-33. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 92-34. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING MCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HIGHLAND AVENUE AND DELTA STREET." (Engineering Spec. No. 92-11) Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY FEES/BUILDING RENTAL ADMIN 4. Resolution No. 92-35. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL OF KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 92-30." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. Book 74/Page 55 03/03/92 CITY FEES/BUILDING RENTAL ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 92-35. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93/BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 5. Resolution No. 92-36. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CANCELLING THE "FY 92 SEWER MAINTENANCE PROJECT," DEFERRING THE "CONSTRUCTION OF 17TH STREET, LANOITAN TO RACHAEL PROJECT," AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-36. TESTIMONY: Chuck Mueller, City of San Diego Clean Water Program, 12805 Prairie Dog Avenue, San Diego, answered Council's questions. Motion withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate to file. No objection as filed. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPEALS 6. Resolution No. 92-37. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DETERMINING THE APPEAL OF LYNN MARTINEZ." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla in favor of Resolution No. 92-37. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters stated that the City Council had received the information regarding the appeal after the Civil Service Commission deliberated. City Attorney Eiser read Resolution No. 92-37 into the record. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1992 7. Ordinance No. 92-2024. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AMENDMENTS REGARDING DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 91- 2019." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Ordinance. Book 74/Page 56 03/03/92 ZONING 1992 (continued) TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 8. Ordinance No. 92-2025. An "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 11.68 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CRUISING." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 9. Ordinance No. 92-2026. An "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 10.60.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1032." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Appeal of Conditions of Building Permit Approval and Request for Determination of Non -Significant Alteration (Santa Fe Depot: Curtis Corn, Owner). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation was to deny the appeal and grant the request for determination that installation of Texture III siding does not constitute a significant alteration requiring Historical Society or City Council review. TESTIMONY: Don Helmer, 4045 Bonita Road, Suite 207, Bonita, representing Mr. Corn, spoke to the request, answered Council's questions and made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla for denial of request for appeal on freight door. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 57 03/03/92 BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (continued) Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate to direct Mr. Helmer to provide a notorized letter from Mr. Corn stating that Mr. Helmer is authorized to represent Mr. Corn on this issue and to speak on behalf of Mr. Corn and Council will consider his request. Carried by unanimous vote. STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION ADMIN 11. SUBJECT: Report on the installation of a storm drain pipe for the west end of 17th Street at Lanoitan Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY91-92 12. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from the National City National Little League to go toward the operation of the league. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request for a $250.00 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 13. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 35. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $68,559.97 (Warrant Nos. 120465 through 120545 inclusive excepting 120477 and 120505) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $455,125.01. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CONTRACT 14. SUBJECT: New City Graffiti Contractor, Graffiti Prevention Systems. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction. TESTIMONY: Ernest Garrett, 8726 Woodley Avenue, North Hills, gave a brief oral presentation, provided a handout (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), and answered Council's question. ACTION: Council requested a report in 90 days from the award of contract. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to Council Chambers at 7:33 p.m. Book 74/Page 58 03/03/92 BUDGET FY91-92 15. SUBJECT: Project Status Report - F.Y. 1991-92 C.I.P. Projects. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be filed. No objection as filed. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1992 16. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals and Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Teddy Tofoya, 405 4th St., remove one palm tree due to damaged sewer; one replacement required. Juan C. Castro, 3027 Biggs Ct., removal of tree due to narrow parkway; no replacement required. John McDonnell, 910 24th St., removal of tree due to proximity to curb and gutter and potential safety problems due to cut roots; no replacement required. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE 17. SUBJECT: Fees for Appeals of Code Enforcement Action; Legal Authority. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, this item be filed. No objection as filed. Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from the City Attorney regarding an Off -Agenda item - Appropriation and transfer of funds for the emergency repairs on the National City Boulevard Bridge. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the Agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 18. Resolution No. 92-38. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the appropriation and transfer of funds. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Resolution No. 92-38. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters read a letter from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services regarding the sewer break in Mission Bay. The letter stated that the Governor had directed the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to speed available funding to the City of San Diego. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 74/Page 59 03/03/92 MAYOR (continued) The Mayor also stated that the Port Commission voted unanimously regarding looking into the cost of buying Mr. Barkett's property. The Mayor responded to a recently published letter to the Editor regarding the dirt being removed from the site of the new Police facility which was misleading. Mayor Waters stated that the framing is being done on the 7th floor of the new Radisson Suites hotel, and that plumbing, electrical and drywall will follow soon. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza announced that the TELECU Senior Center sponsored by HUD was funded. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City requested clarification on the sale of sewer capacity to Spring Valley and made inquiry regarding use of the Kimball Community Center and status of the tank located on the new Police facility site. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, made recommendation for and commented on the current graffiti program. Paul Rinks, 331 E. 29th Street, National City expressed dissatisfaction with graffiti contractor. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City spoke regarding an accident at 22nd Street and Euclid Avenue and requested police monitoring periodically during school hours. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Adjourned Workshop Meeting - March 4. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 17, 1992 - 4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:52 p.m. a 9 t CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 17, 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.