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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 03-19 CC MINBook 78/Page 79 03/19/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 19, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, 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 Reverend Neighbors of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented a plaque to Winston Tseng, Sr. Civil Engineering Technician, National City Engineering Department, for his contribution of over $100. to the National City Boys and Girls Club. Councilman Inzunza requested that the meeting be turned over to Vice Mayor Zarate. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to turn the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. Book 78/Page 80 03/19/96 Vice Mayor Zarate asked the Mayor to step forward and be recognized for his 20 years of dedicated efforts and support of the National City Boys & Girls Club. The Council read into the record, in its entirety, a Proclamation proclaiming March 30, 1996 to be "GEORGE H. WATERS DAY." Vice Mayor Zarate then presented the Mayor with the framed Proclamation and a gold key to the City. Steve Dale, President of the Board of Directors of the National City Boys & Girls Club, presented the Mayor with the Key to the Kids Castle, and announced that the Board had named the Mayor as an Honorary Board Member. Mayor Waters thanked the Council and Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club for the recognition. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Public Works Director Curt Williams introduce his new employee, Michael Banjoman/Custodian. Mr. Banjoman stood and was recognized by those present. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 1. Resolution No. 96-30. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 638 AND SUPPORTING THE CURRENT SAN DIEGO COUNTY SYSTEM FOR ISSUING CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. Book 78/Page 81 03/19/96 POLITICAL SUPPORT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-30. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C88-57) 2. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 3. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #37. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $153,400.25 (Warrant Nos. 137971 through 138043 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Ratification of Demands. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (209-1-3) 4. SUBJECT: Disposal of Obsolete Varda Alarms. (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the donation. Book 78/Page 82 03/19/96 EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 5. SUBJECT: Request to enter Antique Fire Engine in the Maytime Band Review. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the request as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT/USED OIL OPPORTUNITY (206-4-16) POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 6. SUBJECT: Letter of Support for County's Regional Used Oil Grant Application. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the attached letter of support. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 7. SUBJECT: Proposed use of the Community Center by "Crowning Moments" to hold the first annual Miss South San Diego USA preliminary pageant. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the use of the Community Center subject to payment of fees and provision of insurance in accord with the attachment to the Agenda at least 7 days before the event. Book 78/Page 83 03/19/96 NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) TESTIMONY: Sarah Suarez, 455 Ramona Avenue, Spring Valley, Director of "Crowning Moments" spoke in support of the request and answered questions from the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1996 (203-1-12) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Boy Scout Troop 32 Pancake Breakfast fund-raiser at the National City Fire Station No. 10 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 27, 1996. A waiver of fees is also requested. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the $345 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor including the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that Council would be adjourning to an Adjourned Workshop Meeting on undergrounding utilities on Tuesday, March 26, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. A bus will be in front of City Hall between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to transport the Council, press, and any citizens wishing to attend. The Mayor then read into the record a letter that he had sent to all the shopping centers regarding the National City Citizens Patrol (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Book 78/Page 84 03/19/96 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Zarate reminded all present of the meeting of the Committee to Reclaim our Neighborhoods on Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at 7 p.m. in the National City Community Center. She also stated that she had seen a very positive television interview of National City Police Chief DiCerchio with Paul Bloom on Channel 9 on Monday evening. Councilman Beauchamp stated that he would not be attending the Workshop Meeting on March 26, 1996 as he is a consultant for SDG&E; gave an update on the Excursion Train study; announced that the American Public Transportation Assn. National meeting would be in Anaheim on August 6-9, 1996, with an Exposition of Transit Equipment on August 7th through the 9th. He also commended National City Transit Director Rios on the recent bus refurbishing. Councilman Beauchamp also stated that he would be bringing back to Council a proposed resolution opposing the sponsorship of the Del Mar Fair by a cigarette company. Councilman Morrison stated that the Circus that was held at Plaza Bonita last week and through the weekend had been a very positive event. Mayor Waters reported that he had contacted the Port District regarding the possibility of obtaining $100,000. to $200,000. for the restoration and relocation to National City of the old Kimball railroad car that is presently located in Lemon Grove. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pam Kitchens, 2605 J Avenue, National City, stated that she was moving from National City to Yucca Valley, and wished to say good-bye and thank the Council, Staff and her friends for their support. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to an Adjourned Workshop Meeting - March 26, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. Next Regular Council Meeting - April 2, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 3:55 p.m. Book 78/Page 85 03/19/96 ), CLAA,..-j1 -Np,Qx { CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1996. 4iLA-1( MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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