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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 02-27 CC MINk Book 78/Page 55 02/27/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 27,1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 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 Zarate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20. 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters recognized Assistant City Manager Bolint for his years of service to the City and presented him with a plaque and "Golden Key" to the City. The Assistant City Manager spoke regarding his service to the City and the new position he had accepted in Galt. Mayor Waters then presented Michael Dalla, prior Councilman of National City for 20 years, with a plaque containing his Council Badge. The Mayor then recognized the following people for their generous contributions to the National City Boys & Girls Club: Jess Van Deventer; Hometown Buffet; Terry Derr of the National City Swap Meet; Stan Gabara of PASHA and Martin Aultbaum of Coin Mart/National City Cable. Book 78/Page 56 02/27/96 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 1. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $389,381.61 (Warrant Nos. 137743 through 137863 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $431,151.29. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. 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: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1996 (204-1-11) 2. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of January 31, 1996. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN 1996 (908-2-3) 3. SUBJECT: Annual Status Report Submitted by National City Cable. (City Manger) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe spoke regarding what a pleasure it was working with Assistant City Manager Bolint. Book 78/Page 57 02/27/96 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser echoed the City Manager and Council regarding the working experience with Assistant City Manager Bolint. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR The Mayor read into the record a thank you letter received from Sweetwater Union High School Superintendent Ed Brand, for the attendance of the Mayor and Council at the Adult School Groundbreaking Ceremony. He then requested the City Engineer review a complaint received from the Kimball Elementary School PTA regarding the checkerboard cross walk at 18th Street and National City Blvd. which they feel is a potential danger to the children who have a tendency to want to "hop -scotch" across the street. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Zarate provided a verbal update that the SANDAG meeting had several firefighters speak regarding the Proposition 172 funding and their quest to recapture the funds for the cities. Mayor Waters stated that the So. Bay Mayors/Managers meeting also had the firefighters in attendance and they are working on a Resolution to be sent to all Cities in the County for support. Councilman Inzunza reminded all in attendance of the 7:00 p.m. SUHI Soccer Team Semi -Finals at Eastlake tonight. Councilman Morrison expressed his opinion on Proposition 172 and the way the funds were currently being used; he then spoke regarding his participation with the City of San Diego, Chula Vista and the Navy in a nationwide teleconference with Henry Cisneros. Book 78/Page 58 02/27/96 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp stated that the MTDB photos taken at the groundbreaking would be available for use. He then expressed his intent as the MTDB representative for National City and the Tourist Train and stated that with Council concurrence, he would like to approach Duncan Hunter to request use of the track right of way across Highway 75 into Coronado. Council concurred. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Larry Beck, 13420 Orange Blossom, Poway, representing the National City Firefighters Association, spoke regarding the actions being taken by the San Diego County Firefighters Association (made up of the various unions) on Proposition 172 and thanked the Council for their assistance and support. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One potential case - City of National City v. T.B. Penick and Sons--Camacho Gym). ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session under subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:46 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 78/Page 59 02/27/96 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Eiser reported on the closed session, as follows: The closed session was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); the subject matter was to consider initiation of litigation over the Camacho Gym, T. B. Penick and Sons, contractor; the action was to proceed to initiate litigation; the action taken was approved unanimously by the Mayor and City Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, I4 approve the Closed Session Report. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to act ourn to the Workshop on Strategic Planning Issues - February 29, 1996 - 4:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 5, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:15 p.m. Book 78/Page 60 02/27/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 5, 1996. _i23,-e-,elli4 /4- _iii-,) 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.