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Home My WebLink About1996 05-21 CC MINBook 78/Page 170 05/21/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 21, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Daniels, 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 May 14, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYORS PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters stated that the Mayor's Presentation item had been listed on the Agenda in error and will be on next week's Agenda. He then requested that a Port District presentation on the National City Marina Project be heard at this time. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of bringing the Port District presentation onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Marinus Baak, Director of Engineering for the San Diego Port District, gave a verbal and posterboard presentation on the status of the National City Marina Project and answered questions of the City Council. Book 78/Page 171 05/21/96 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS AND 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. Rosemary Peyron, 207 So. Belmont Street, National City, be appointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for a full term ending April 28, 1998. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Peyron, and City Clerk Lori Anne Peoples presented her with a Certificate of Appointment. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 1. Public Hearing - Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. (Community Development Commission) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing; solicit and consider any public input. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing and transfer the funds as recommended. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C86-47) 2. Resolution No. 96-61. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND HARTSON MEDICAL SERVICES FOR BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES." (Fire) Book 78/Page 172 05/21/96 CONTRACT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the 1987 Ambulances Services Agreement. Councilman Morrison left the Council Chambers at 4:36 p.m. TESTIMONY: National City Fire Chief Kimble responded to questions of the Council regarding Item #6 of the amendment. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-61. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Councilman Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m. CONTRACT (C96-14) 3. Resolution No. 96-62. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES, INC. TO BE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES, INC. FOR WEED ABATEMENT AND RUBBISH REMOVAL." (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the low conforming bidder, Fire Prevention Services, Inc. Mayor Waters left the Council Chambers at 4:43 p.m. TESTIMONY: National City Fire Marshall Patricia Pittman responded to questions of the Council. Mayor Waters returned to the Council Chambers at 4:45 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-62. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 173 05/21/96 CONTRACT (C96-15) 4. Resolution No. 96-63. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RANDALL LAMB ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the resolution awarding the contract for the design of the Library Electrical Upgrade project to Randall Lamb Associates. TESTIMONY: Gary Eastley, representing Randall Lamb Associates, 12626 High Bluff Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-63. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 5. Resolution No. 96-64. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-57 ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) FUNDS FOR THE 1996-97 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the resolution amending Exhibit "A" of Resolution 96-57 allocating additional CDBG and HOME funds received from HUD; and, authorize CDC staff to submit Annual Plan to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: Ben Martinez, Project Manager, National City Community Development Commission, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 174 05/21/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 6. Resolution No. 96-65. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the resolution approving a reallocation of CDBG funds. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-65. Carried by unanimous vote. BUILDING PERMIT APPEALS/DENIALS ADMIN (405-2-2) 7. Resolution No. 96-66. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING THE APPEAL OF ROY M. DICKEY AND DOROTHY DICKEY REGARDING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, AND OF THE DWELLING UNIT LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING AT 525-529 "C" AVENUE, AND ORDERING THAT ALL VIOLATIONS ON SAID PROPERTY BE ABATED." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated he would be abstaining as he had an altered door on his garage. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-66. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Book 78/Page 175 05/21/96 POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (303-1-1) EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 8. Resolution No. 96-67. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE ARJIS-RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH BIDDING PROCEDURES." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council waive the bidding requirements, and authorize purchase of ARJIS equipment from ARJIS and MicroAge. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 96-67. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 9. Ordinance No. 96-2106. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 55 OF ORDINANCE NO. 827, AND SECTION 11.44.050 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STOPPING, STANDING, SITTING OR LYING DOWN ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-2106. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 176 05/21/96 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #46. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $451,643.50 (Warrant Nos. 138770 through 138887 inclusive excepting 138770) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $437,184.38. (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) 11. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1996 (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. COUNCIL MEETINGS REG/SCH (102-7-1) 12. SUBJECT: Preparation of Agenda for May 29 City Council Retreat. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council establish the post -budget Council meeting recess as Tuesday, June 25, 1996, Tuesday, July 2, 1996 and Tuesday, July 9, 1996. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 177 05/21/96 CLAIM (501-1-121) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Arthur C. Webb. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council I deny and refer the claim to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters thanked the Police Department for their support on Mother's Day in removing the illegal flower vendors from the City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza, on behalf of the Principal of S.U.H.I., personally handed invitations to the Class of 1996 Graduation to the Mayor & City Council. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular Council Meeting - May 28, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:03 p.m. ADJOURNMENT (continued) Book 78/Page 178 05/21/96 . alVv....Z.,k?so CLE CITY CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 28, 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. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.