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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09-19 CC MINBook 77/Page 307 09/19/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, 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 Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 1995, MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters presented a Certificate of Appreciation to National City Parks & Recreation Lifeguard Kristy McCann. Mayor Waters then deviated from the Agenda and introduced Rich Lee, Sr. Vice President and Kim White, Project Manager of U.S. Public Technologies, who gave a brief update on the success of the Photo Radar Program in National City. Handouts of statistical charts were presented to the Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 77/Page 308 09/19/95 MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (continued) The Council was then presented with a commemorative paperweight and photo of the Mayor, Acting Police Chief Deese and the Photo Radar Vehicle. PRESENTATIONS NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that the Department Directors introduce their new employees. Those employees who were present were requested to stand before the City Council, in the view of the general public, and the Mayor welcomed them. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming September 22, 1995 to be: "AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to present to the appropriate people. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters had recommended the appointment of Residential Tenant Anita Panganiban and Residential Owner -Occupant Madeline Estepa to the Project Area Committee. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 77/Page 309 09/19/95 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C90-34) 1. Resolution No. 95-138. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO PHOTORADAR SERVICE CONTRACT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-108." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: National City Police Department Lieutenant Bill Osborne responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-138. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS (D95-7) 2. Resolution No. 95-139. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-79." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No, 95-139. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-16) 3. Resolution No. 95-140. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LOCAL HISTORY ROOM RE- ROOFING PROJECT." Book 77/Page 310 09/19/95 CONTRACT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-140. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 4. SUBJECT: Negotiations for Purchase of Real Property at 522 West 8th Street. RECOMMENDATION: N/A. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser noted that this item was a companion item to the Closed Session item and was for information only. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register # 11. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $158,933.18 (Warrant Nos. 135771 through 135844 inclusive excepting 135798). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (204-1-10) 6. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 1995. Book 77/Page 310 09/19/95 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (204-1-10) 7. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of July 31, 1995. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. BUDGET FY 94-95 (206-1-10) 8. SUBJECT: F.Y. 1994-95 C.I.P. Project Year -End Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, ht_e report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 9. SUBJECT: San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce requesting waiver of fees to use the Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council direction TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, the request for waiver of fees not be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 312 09/19/95 CONTRACT (C95-30) 10. SUBJECT: Report regarding the Agreement with the CDC for payment of legal fees related to the County's closed Duck Pond Landfill. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the CDC enter into an agreement for services on the condition that the cost be shared equally between the CDC and the City for an amount not to exceed $12,500. each. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 11. SUBJECT: Request by Sweetwater High School for public fireworks display. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request for the fireworks display and waive fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request including the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT IMPROV. PROGRAM (805-1-3) 12. SUBJECT: Authorizing request for proposal (RFP) for a bus bench Agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). TESTIMONY: A. Rios Jr., and Noe Valdez of National City Transit, 2100 Hoover Avenue, National City, responded to questions of the Council. Councilman Inzunza requested the inclusion in the agreement of a 48 hour repair and maintenance clause. Mr. Rios stated that would be agreeable. Book 77/Page 313 09/19/95 Vice Mayor Morrison left the Council Chambers at 4:50 p.m. Vice Mayor Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 4:55 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor with the inclusion of a 48 hour repair and maintenance clause. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1995 (403-10-4) 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-95 approving a Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the Sweetwater Town & Country Shopping Center at 1518 Sweetwater Road. Case File No. CUP-1995-5. Applicant: Fieldhouse Design. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters noted that the workshop to discuss the Depot had been scheduled for October 12, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. at the Depot and that this meeting was open to the public. He then made inquiry of staff as to the status of a report requested on the delay in police response to an incident last Tuesday evening at Casa de Salud, and requested staff take action on the homeless man living in Kimball Park. Book 77/Page 314 09/19/95 CITY COUNCIL 14. Proposal to change 7 p.m. City Council meeting time to 6 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of changing the 7 p.m. City Council meeting to 6 p.m. effective the second meeting in January 1996. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Zarate provided a brief update on SANDAG and the status of the highway construction projects and their financial shortfalls and consideration for possible remedies. Councilman Beauchamp provided a brief update on the MTDB funding shortfall and possible remedies. He also spoke regarding the SANDAG Internet Server and requested the City look into the possibility of obtaining a free web page to promote the City worldwide. National City Librarian Anne Campbell requested to be included in the discussions on the web pages as the Library is already involved in the Internet program. Vice Mayor Morrison added comment to Councilwoman Zarate's report and expressed his concern for the need for the South Bay Cities to ban together to ensure that the South Bay projects are completed and receive their fair share of funding. He then added comment on surveys done on public safety and the fact that people support the issues in the survey but not on the ballot. Councilman Beauchamp stated that the Association of Environmental Professionals were giving an award for the design of the soundwall on State Route 54 in National City. Mayor Waters requested an update on the Caltrans Plaza Bonita Center Way sign. Book 77/Page 315 09/19/95 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City representing the Citizens Patrol spoke regarding a beige car marked "Security Patrol" with a light bar participating in what appeared to be illegal activity throughout the City. Mary Alice Taliak, Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce, 711 "A" Avenue, reminded all in attendance that tomorrow was the Economic Development Summit. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 522 West 8th Street, National City Negotiating Parties: A. Rios Jr. George Eiser Under Negotiation Price, Terms of Payment ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.8. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Waters. Morrison, Zarate. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to a Closed Session - Personnel Matters - Government Code Section 54957. September 21, 1995 - 12 Noon - City Council Conference Room, Civic Center. The next Regular City Council Meeting - September 26, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters, Zarate. The meeting closed at 6:02 p.m. Book 77/Page 316 09/19/95 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 26, 1995. -,4f'M,4(YOR 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.