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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-16 CC MINBook 78/Page 111 04/16/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 16, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: 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 Rev. Rolland Slade from the Meadowbrook Fellowship Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters introduced Miss National City 1996, Kimberly Sloane, to those present. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Finance Director Marylou Matienzo introduce her new employee, Cherie Fredricks/Principal Accountant. Ms. Fredricks stood and was recognized by those present. Book 78/Page 112 04/16/96 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 20, 1996 to be: "VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 1996 to be: EARTH DAY" and April 21-28 to be: "EARTH WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming Friday, April 26, 1996 as: "CALIFORNIA STATE BOWLING ASSOCIATION" and "SAN DIEGO BOWLING ASSOCIATION DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who stated he would personally present it to the Association on Saturday, April 20th. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Ms. Aileane Roberts and Ms. Kathleen Hjerleid be re -appointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for full terms ending April 28, 1998. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Ms. Aileane Roberts to the Housing & Community Development Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Ms. Kathleen Herleid to the Housing & Community Development Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 113 04/16/96 STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-1) Mr. James Ledbetter was recommended for re -appointment to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee for a full term ending April 30, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Mr. James Ledbetter to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to the re -appointed committee members. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda and spoke regarding a Union Tribune article stating that the San Diego County Taxpayers Association had nominated National City for a Golden Fleece Award for their $8 million marina project; stated he had received correspondence from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding their summer Hire -A -Youth Program; and spoke regarding the poor, one-sided coverage on crime statistics in National City being provided by a San Diego paper compared to the true facts provided by the FBI; and commended the National City Star News for their accurate coverage. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-44 through 96-47). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested Agenda Item No. 4, Resolution No. 96-47 be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only (except Item No. 4, Resolution No. 96-47). Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT/TDA/TRANSPORTATION DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9) 1. Resolution No. 96-44. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997." (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 114 04/16/96 GRANT/TDA/TRANS DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9) 2. Resolution No. 96-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY'S FY 1996- 2003 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN TO SANDAG AND MTDB." (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION (415-27-1) 3. Resolution No. 96-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO DIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO FIVE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 16TH STREET AND HARBISON AVENUE. APPLICANT: CHRISTMAS IN APRIL-NATIONAL CITY. CASE FILE NO. S- 1995-1" (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-10) 4. Resolution No. 96-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COLONIAL FORD THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLONIAL FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX NEW PICK-UP TRUCKS." (Purchasing) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-47. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 115 04/16/96 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) CONTRACT (C96-11) 5. Resolution No. 96-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES FOR FRANCHISE AUDIT SERVICES." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution and approve the award of professional audit service contract of franchise fees review to Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-48. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (303-1-1) 6. Resolution No. 96-49. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDING TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NEWLY RE -DESIGNED ARJIS SYSTEM." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-49. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 7. SUBJECT: Symphony Report. Continued from Council Meeting of April 9, 1996. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that any agreement with the Symphony should be conditional upon the City receiving funding for the concert. Book 78/Page 116 04/16/96 COMMUNITY PROMOTION (continued) TESTIMONY: Drew Cady, Orchestra Manager of the San Diego Symphony responded to questions of the Council. Jess Van Deventer, National City Port Commissioner, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor, any funding required to be matched by the City to come from the Council budget. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCHEDULE ADMIN (102-7-1) 8. SUBJECT: Petition requesting that the National City City Council meeting times remain status quo - at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to file this item and bring it back at a later date for re -consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #41. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $179,664.78 (Warrant Nos. 138316 through 138408 inclusive excepting none. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, 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. Book 78/Page 117 04/16/96 STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-2) 10. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested direction regarding the request for removal of all trees. Committee desires that the five date palms remain and the sidewalks be adjusted around these trees. TESTIMONY: Jess Van Deventer, representing St. Mary's Catholic Church, responded to questions of the Council and requested consideration for the removal of all trees including the 5 palms. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the applicants request for the removal of all trees. Carried by unanimous vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 11. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display Permit by the National City Lions Club. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Fireworks Display Permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 12. SUBJECT: Request by the National City Elementary Teachers Association to use the Community Building and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff stated that the facility can accommodate this use as requested, and requested a Council decision on the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request, with the denial of the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 118 04/16/96 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Public Library and National School District request a TUP to celebrate National School District's 125th anniversary, Reading is Fundamental Book Giveaway and Parks and Recreation Program on June 1, 1996 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A waiver of fees is also requested. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the application for a TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request including the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Green Meadows Children's Farm requests a TUP to host a Native American Cultural and History Festival in Kimball Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., February 3 through February 7, 1997. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the application for a TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval including payment of the $345. TUP processing fee and $3,000 for the use of Kimball Park from February 1 through February 6, to be credited to the Parks C.I.P. fund. TESTIMONY: Ken Keyes, representing Green Meadows, Baltimore, MD, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, for approval of the concept, staff to follow-up on the details. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. Book 78/Page 119 04/16/96 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters stated that the Olympic Torch would be passing through National City on Sunday, April 28th, at approximately 10:00 p.m. heading south down Highland Avenue into Chula Vista. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp reported that he and the City Engineer had met with the excursion train consultants in San Diego to review the potential track layout and the extension to Coronado through Imperial Beach. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, invited all to attend the Library Appreciation Day at the Malcolm X Library in San Diego. Mayor Waters thanked the Star News reporter for the good, fair coverage being provided on the City. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the Next Regular Council Meeting - April 23, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:49 p.m. l)')(CITY CLERK Book 78/Page 120 04/16/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1996. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 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