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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 08-22 CC MINBook 77/Page 286 08/22/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 22, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Gerald J. Bolint, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters recognized Hilda Rico as Honorary Citizen of the year and presented her with a City Seal Plaque. Patricia de la Rosa, representing Senator Diane Feinstein presented Mrs. Rico with a Letter of Accommodation. Mrs. Rico recognized her family and friends who were present in the audience. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Book 77/Page 287 08/22/95 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW/APPOINTMENTS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (continued) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters had recommended Ms. Marie Meier, 835 E. 18th Street #11, National City, be re -appointed to serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Meier. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to announce that the Police Chief interviews will be held on Friday, September 22, 1995 in the Council Conference Room. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 1. SUBJECT: Letter from National City Municipal Employees Association, SEIU Local 2028, requesting that the City allow consumption of alcoholic beverages at Las Palmas Pool in connection with an annual summer picnic on September 16, 1995. TESTIMONY: Robert "Charlie" Quinn, MEA President, spoke in support of the request and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to deny the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 2. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #07. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $363,226.49 (Warrant Nos. 135440 through 135568 inclusive excepting 135561, and 135563). NOTE: Warrant No. 135515 was also held at the request of the Assistant City Manager pending a report back from the Police Department in September. Book 77/Page 288 08/22/95 NEW BUSINESS (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demds. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. GENERAL PLAN 1995 (405-8-2) 3. SUBJECT: Request for City Council Workshop on General Plan alternatives. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council set a Council workshop on General Plan alternatives. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to hold the workshop on September 6, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ADMIN (104-02-01) 4. SUBJECT: League of California Cities 97th Annual Conference October 22-24, 1995, in San Francisco. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Councilman Beauchamp be authorized to be the voting delegate. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Councilman Beauchamp as the voting delegate. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Absent: None Book 77/Page 289 08/22/95 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters reported that "Reimbursement for Pre -Hospital Services" AB 230 failed to pass the Assembly Committee on Appropriations but was granted reconsideration with no specific hearing date identified; AB 1436 was read for the second time and amended at the Senate Committee on Appropriations and will be heard with the amendments on August 23, 1995; stated that word had been received from our representative, Bob Wilson, stating that Senate Bill 602 relating to local use as: leased vehicles, will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, August 23, 1995; reported that a motion for calendar preference in the case of Save Our Bay, Inc. v. San Diego Unified Port District, had been granted by the Court of Appeal and will be argued in November, 1995. Lastly, the Mayor indicated that the upgraded sound system and lectern had been installed in the Community Center. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp reported that he, Councilman Inzunza, and Councilwoman Zarate had attended a workshop with the Sweetwater Union High School District to develop goals and objectives. He also reported on the farewell concert of Anthony Gonzalez and his brother, stating that it had been taped and he would make it available to anyone who was unable to attend. Councilwoman Zarate also spoke of the Sweetwater Union High School District Summit Workshop and how all groups came back with common goals. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mike Finney, 304 "G" Street, Chula Vista, requested Council consideration to bring back the Crime Suppression Unit of the National City Police Department. Acting Chief of Police Tom Deese responded that grant applications had been submitted for funding and if received, the unit would be reinstated. Book 77/Page 290 08/22/95 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Mitch Guarano, 410 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding a Community Development Commission item on last week's agenda pertaining to the early retirement of one of the Assistant CDC Directors. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - September 5, 1995 - 4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:45 p.m. C A - P, & e 1 J_ - CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 5, 1995. 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.