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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-07 CC MINBook 78/Page 131 05/07/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 7, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:02 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 Vice Mayor Zarate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 8, 1996 to be: "HIRE A VETERAN DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Mr. C. R. "Will" Wilson, Veterans Employment Representative of the Employment Development Department of the State of California, who thanked the Council for their support. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19 - 25, 1996 to be: "NATIONAL PUBLICS WORK WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to National City Principal Engineer Cameron Berkuti, who thanked the Council on behalf of the American Public Works Association. Book 78/Page 132 05/07/96 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS VARIOUS BOARD & COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who introduced Ms. Rosemary Peyron, 207 So. Belmont Street, National City. Ms. Peyron explained her interest in serving on the Housing & Community Development Committee or the Traffic Safety Committee, and answered questions of the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTRACT (C96-12) 1. Public Hearing to consider a subcontractor substitution due to an inadvertent clerical error in the listing of a subcontractor by G. S. Valley Grading, Inc. in their bid for the Sewer Repair Project. Specification No. 96-3. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consent to the substitution of the intended subcontractor, J.B. Worthington, Inc. for the listed subcontractor, SanCon, Inc. in the G. S. Valley Grading, Inc. bid for the Sewer Repair Project due to inadvertent clerical error. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing and in favor of Staff s recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To review draft 1996-97 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan Document including proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. Continued from the Council Meeting of April 23, 1996. (Community Development Commission) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. Book 78/Page 133 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review draft 1996-97 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document, including proposed CDBG and HOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; and, give desired direction to staff. TESTIMONY: Community Development Commission Executive Director Desrochers introduced CDC Project Manager Ben Hernandez, who gave a brief verbal report and answered questions of the City Council. PUBLIC SERVICES: No funds were allocated to ACCESS CENTER OF SAN DIEGO. No funds were allocated to CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS. The request for CHULA VISTA CONNECTION was canceled. No funds were allocated to IVAN BODGE. The request for LABOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY was moved to the Community Projects category. No funds were allocated to LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - SHARED HOUSING. No funds were allocated to LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES- TRANSPORTATION. No funds were allocated to NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY. Book 78/Page 134 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staff's recommendation of $2,500. for NATIONAL CITY CITIZEN'S PATROL. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to NATIONAL CITY NEW BEGINNINGS -GANG PREVENTION. No funds were allocated to NATIONAL CITY NEW BEGINNINGS -HOUSING ASSISTANCE. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $24,000. FOR NATIONAL CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --SWIM PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $25,000. FOR NATIONAL CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --DUSK TO DAWN LIGHTS. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $18,000. FOR NATIONAL CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --TINY TOTS. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $34,488. FOR NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT -- DIVERSION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $28,744. FOR NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT --NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE. Carried by unanimous decision. Book 78/Page 135 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $19,160. FOR NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT -- JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40.000. FOR NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to SAN DIEGO HOME LOAN COUNSELING. No funds were allocated to SER--JOBS FOR PROGRESS. No funds were allocated to U.S. INSTITUTE OF ATHLETICS. CITY CIP ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $100,900. for ENGINEERING --PEDESTRIAN RAMPS. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $125,000. for ENGINEERING --TRAFFIC SIGNAL (24TH & WILSON). Carried by unanimous decision. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of reducing the amount for ENGINEERING --TRAFFIC SIGNAL (24TH & WILSON) by $57,992. to $67,008 and seek full funding through Proposition A or gas tax funds, and/or allocate any additional Block Grant funds granted to the Ci y upon receiving final budget figures from HUD, Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated to ENGINEERING --NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS (2 TOTAL). Book 78/Page 136 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) No funds were allocated to ENGINEERING --TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES (VARIOUS). No funds were allocated to ENGINEERING--MISC STORM DRAINS. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $100,000. for ENGINEERING --SIDEWALKS. CURBS, GUTTERS. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of reducing the amount for ENGINEERING --SIDEWALKS~ CURBS, GUTTERS by $57,992. and seek full funding through Proposition A or gas tax funds, and/or from any remaining Block Grant funds. Motion failed by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Zarate. Nays: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. No funds were allocated to ENGINEERING --ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, that no funds be allotted for ENGINEERING--50/50 HOMEOWNER IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to ENGINEERING --SCHOOL BEACON LIGHTS. No funds were allocated to FIRE --FIRE TRUCK LIFT. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $107,300. for FIRE --FIRE TRUCK LEASE PAYMENT. Carried by unanimous decision. Book 78/Page 137 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) No funds were allocated to LIBRARY --EXTERIOR REHAB. No funds were allocated to PARKS & RECREATION --EL TOYON CENTER (NEW). No funds were allocated to PARKS & RECREATION --EL TOYON CENTER (REHAB). ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $60,000. for PARKS & RECREATION--LAS PALMAS POOL DECK. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to PARKS & RECREATION-- KIMBALL BOWL REHAB. No funds were allocated to PARKS & RECREATION --TREE TRIMMING. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $45,000. for PARKS & RECREATION-- KIMBALL/PALMAS/TOYON SNACK SHACKS. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to PARKS & RECREATION --EL TOYON SCOREBOARD. COMMUNITY PROJECT ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $20,000. for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB --KITCHEN. Carried by unanimous decision. Book 78/Page 138 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $29,500. for BLDG. & SAFETY DEPARTMENT -- HOUSING INSPECTIONS. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $101,300. for BLDG. & SAFETY DEPARTMENT -- GRAFFITI REMOVAL. Carried by unanimous decision. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $500,000. for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION --MILE OF CARS/STREETSCAPE/PHASE III,. Carried by unanimous decision. No funds were allocated to LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES- -SENIOR HOME REPAIR. No funds were allocated to N.C. LIVING HISTORY FARM PRESERVE--RESTROOMS. No funds were allocated to OPERATION SAMAHAN, INC.-- BUILDING EXPANSION. No funds were allocated to LABOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY --HOME SECURITY PROGRAM. ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $50,000. for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION --ADMINISTRATION. Carried by unanimous decision. Book 78/Page 139 05/07/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, 1.1 favor of $9,500. for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION--N.C. FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous decision. 1996-97 PROPOSED HOME BUDGET ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $465,300. for 1996-97 HOME Budget as recommended by Staff. Carried by unanimous decision. Mayor Waters requested that Agenda Item No. 8 be heard at this time. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 8. Resolution No. 96-57. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DRAFT 1996-97 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the draft 1996-97 Consolidated Plan annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and, authorize CDC staff to submit Annual Plan to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 96-57 be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-57. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, the Public Hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 140 05/07/96 Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5:19 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 5:32 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-52 through 96-54). NOTE: Councilman Inzunza requested that Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Resolution Nos. 96-52 and 96-53) be pulled for discussion only. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 1996(409-1-21) 3. Resolution No. 96-52. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN THAT EXCEEDS THE 25 SQUARE FOOT MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR SIGNS FACING OTHER THAN A STREET AT 1112 COOLIDGE AVENUE. APPLICANT: CARLOS LUBEZKY. CASE FILE NO. Z-1995-6." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. VARIANCES 1996(409-1-21) 4. Resolution No. 96-53. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN THAT EXCEEDS THE 25 SQUARE FOOT MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR SIGNS FACING OTHER THAN A STREET AT 211 WEST PLAZA BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: RICHARD KING. CASE FILE NO. Z-1995-5." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 141 05/07/96 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ELECTION/MARCH 1996 (505-10-1) 5. Resolution No. 96-54. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 26, 1996, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C96-12) 6. Resolution No. 96-55. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING G. S. VALLEY GRADING, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH G. S. VALLEY GRADING, INC. FOR THE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT FY 1995-96, AND APPROVING A SUBSTITUTION OF SUBCONTRACTORS FOR SAID PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 96-3)." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve a request for the substitution of a subcontractor, and award the contract for the Sewer Repair Project to G. S. Valley Grading. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser stated that he would be revising the Resolution to delete "within 8 workings days." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution #96-55 with the amendment by the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 142 05/07/96 PERSONNEL EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS POLICY (604-5-1) 7. Resolution No. 96-56. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYER -EMPLOYEE RELATIONS POLICY, AS AMENDED. (Personnel) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-56. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 8 was heard earlier, after Item No. 2. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 8. Resolution No. 96-57. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DRAFT 1996-97 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS. (Community Development Commission) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Item No. 9 was pulled by City Attorney Eiser and Planning Director Post. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPEALING ORDINANCES 1935, 1803, AND 1663, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES MODEL FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND, AS AMENDED HEREWITH, REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS." Book 78/Page 143 05/07/96 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-2033, AND SECTION 17.07.032 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $292,307.81 (Warrant Nos. 138483 through 138588 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, 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. WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #44. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $206,657.80 (Warrant Nos. 138590 through 138685 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $401,76528. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. Book 78/Page 144 05/07/96 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and the Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-2) 13. SUBJECT: Minutes of Street Tree committee Meeting. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the minutes be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Chamber of Commerce - Taste of National City. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee and the $260.00 in Public Works costs. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) 15 SUBJECT: Report on Implementation of New Banner Ordinance. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be considered and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. Book 78/Page 145 05/07/96 NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 16. SUBJECT: Request by the National School District to use the Community Building and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff reported that the facility can accommodate this use as requested, and requested Council decision on the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters reported that the request had been withdrawn. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter to the City Manager from the Parks & Recreation Director regarding the South Bay Pop Warner's request for funding. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison made inquiry as to whether the City had expressed its position regarding Proposition 172; he then suggested that information regarding major events such as the Taste of National City, Auto Heritage Days, the Symphony performance, etc., be included with the City sewer billing. Vice Mayor Zarate concurred with the publicity for major events being included with the sewer billing. Councilman Beauchamp agreed with the sewer billing use, and commented on the new pictures in the Council Chambers which were donated by Paradise Valley Hospital. Mayor Waters announced that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors had approved the placement on the November ballot the library funding bill which would increase the sales tax by 1/4 percent. Book 78/Page 146 05/07/96 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ray Van Schuyver, 757 Emory Street, Ste. #529, Imperial Beach, reported on the need for traffic control in a hazardous area (National City Boulevard from the State Highway 54 bridge south to 35th Street). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to a Workshop on Conflicts of Interest, Incompatible Activities, and Financial Interest Disclosure Requirements - May 14, 1996 - 5:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Next Regular Council Meeting - May 14, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:25 p.m. dieet.L. avvyttetthtfliAal CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 14, 1996. -}d-e-( 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.