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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 08-16 CC MINBook 76/Page 224 08/16/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 16, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Dalla, Zarate. 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 McCabe, followed by the invocation by Assistant City Manager Bolint. Councilman Dalla arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:04 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 9. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Book 76/Page 225 08/16/94 Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to announce that a bus load of National Citians traveled to Long Beach last week to speak in support of the proposed National City Marina, before the Coastal Commission. The Commission voted 11-0 in favor of the National City Marina. He then read the list of attendees into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). PRESENTATIONS (102-1-3) SUBJECT: Presentation to the Mayor and City Council of the proceeds from the "Symphony in the Park" refreshment booth by the National City Employees Association. TESTIMONY: Dino Serifini, Co -President of the National City Municipal Employees Association presented the Mayor and Council with a check in the amount of $85.00 for the proceeds of their refreshment booth. He then thanked Ted Muelhausen of Gormet Distributing, who set up the booth and supplies for the group. ACTION: Mayor Waters accepted the check and presented it to the City Manager for placement in the General Fund. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (101-11-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Louise Barchus and Mr. Alfred Hlawatsch be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for terms ending August 31, 1996. A 4/5ths vote from Council will be required for reappointment of Ms. Barchus due to length of service. TESTIMONY: None. Book 76/Page 226 08/16/94 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Ms. Barchus to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Mr. Hlawatsch to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Hlawatsch. Ms. Barchus was not present. Vice Mayor Inzunza turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONTRACT (C88-63) 1. Resolution No. 94-118. 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." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 94-118. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Book 76/Page 227 08/16/94 CONTRACT (C94-20) 2. Resolution No. 94-119. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE J.O.G./SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 94-119. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONTRACT (C94-21) 3. Resolution No. 94-120. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE WAL-MART/DIXIELINE PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, NATIONAL CITY, AND NORTH 4TH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 54." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Chula Vista. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 94-120. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. OLD BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL/CAST (109-8-1) 4. SUBJECT: National City Citizens Adversity Support Team (CAST). Book 76/Page 228 08/16/94 ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a National City CAST Team be established as described in the Staff Report attached to the Agenda, with volunteer training to begin in January 1995. Actual Team operation would being in April 1995. The recommendation was made with the understanding outlined in the Staff report. NOTE: Councilman Dalla requested, since this item was brought to their attention by Councilwoman Zarate, that it be held over for one week to allow for her comment and vote. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the item over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. PERSONNEL HIRING POLICIES ADMIN (604-4-1) 5. SUBJECT: Staff Report Update on Hiring of Police Officers. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Zarate. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY94/95 (206-1-10) 6. SUBJECT: Letter from the Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce regarding funding for the Base Realignment and Closure `95 (BRAC) Committee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to lay this item over until a representative of the requesting organization could be present to answer questions of the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Book 76/Page 229 08/16/94 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #6. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $102,393.49 (Warrant Nos. 131249 through 131323 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $404,350.52. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstaining: None. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD ADMIN (101-14-01) 8. SUBJECT: Request from MTDB to allow Goodwill Industries to locate an attended donation facility at the 24th Street Trolley Station. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council provide appropriate direction TESTIMONY: Judy Lightner, Public Communications Manager, MTDB, provided a brief slide presentation and answered questions of the Council. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed facility. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to refer this item to the Planning Commission for review. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. STREET TREE COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-2) 9. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Zarate. Book 76/Page 230 08/16/94 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison made inquiry of Public Works Director Williams with regards to the roll -off container located behind City Hall that was left over from the construction of the Community Building. The Public Works Director informed him that Jim Ruiz was in charge of the Community Building project and should be contacted for an update. Councilman Morrison then provided a brief update on the actions of the Solid Waste Board and stated that they had voted to stabilize the current landfill rates ($55.00/ton) for the next three years. Non-members would be allowed to become members at a rate of $65.00/ton provided they sign a three year contract. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding his project on "A" Avenue and made inquiry of the Staff. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke regarding numerous complaints she had received from senior citizens throughout her neighborhood regarding prostitutes in the area of Keith's Restaurant and panhandlers. She then invited all present to attend the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods Meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the National City Community Center. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the trash rates and handicapped ramps being installed throughout the city. Book 76/Page 231 08/16/94 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Mary Alice Taliack, Executive Director, National City Chamber of Commerce, 711 "A" Avenue, National City, thanked the Council and City Staff (Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Police Department) for their assistance and participation in last weekend's Automobile Heritage Days Event. She then provided flyers and invited all present to attend the upcoming Luau, to be held this Saturday, August 20, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Pepper Park. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION National City Police Officers' Association, et al. v. City of National City, et al. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5:34 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Zarate. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 23, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 7:21 p.m. Book 76/Page 232 08/16/94 3,W-e. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 23, 1994. i 6V-4th MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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.