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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 06-11 CC MINBook 78/Page 216 06/11/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 11, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:03 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 Minister David Fuentes of Horizon Park Chapel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 29, 1996 and the Regular Meeting of June 4, 1996 be approved, the City Manager to ensure that a copy of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 29, 1996 be provided to the various City Boards & Commissions. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Mr. Vince Reynolds, 1243 Manchester Street, National City, be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee for a partial term ending December 31, 1997. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the appointment of Mr. Reynolds to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 217 06/11/96 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (continued) City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Reynolds. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the Agenda to Item No. 8. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 8. SUBJECT: Summer Concert at Pepper Park. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested guidance from the City Council on entering into a contract with the San Diego Orchestra to provide music for a concert on August 4, 1996 at Pepper Park. TESTIMONY: Joel Keller, Executive Director of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, spoke regarding their orchestra and provided a proposal for a concert at Pepper Park. He also pledged one free trio or quartet for a day and in a location in the City of the Councils' choosing, and responded to questions of the Council. Donald Barra, Conductor, responded to questions of the Council regarding the proposed program. National City Port Commissioner and Port Chairman Jess Van Deventer responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, for approval of the concept of having the San Diego Chamber Orchestra provide a concert at Pepper Park, to include local artist participation, rescinding the prior approval of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, and to include an alternate in the program of "In the Hall of the Mountain King". Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 218 06/11/96 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTRACT (C90-26) 1. Public Hearing to consider a rate change request for EDCO Disposal Corporation. (Public Works) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council hold the hearing. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding the tipping fee decrease and the ratio relation to the rate decrease. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Consensus of the Council was to hear Item No. 6 at this time. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C90-26) 6. Resolution No. 96-83. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE CHANGE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-83. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION (902-31-1) 2. Public Hearing - Vacation of a portion of West 12th Street, between McKinley Avenue and Interstate 5, and Coastal Development Permit for said vacation. Case File Nos.: SC-1996-1/CDP-1996-1. (Planning) Book 78/Page 219 06/11/96 STREET VACATION (continued) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the street vacation and coastal development permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-80 through 96-82). NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated he would be abstaining on Item Nos. 3 & 5 as he has business with the firms involved in these items, although not necessarily within National City. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Item Nos. 3 & 5 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Item No. 4 carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C94--28) 3. Resolution No. 96-80. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 220 06/11/96 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT (C96-19) 4. Resolution No. 96-81. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING MCR ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MCR ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AND INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACONS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 96-9)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-20) 5. Resolution No. 96-82. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND WILLDAN ASSOCIATES." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. The Non Consent Resolution was heard earlier, after Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 1. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C90-26) 6. Resolution No. 96-83. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE CHANGE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." (Public Works) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 221 06/11/96 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SWINMNG POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1994 EDITION, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.22 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) Agenda Item No. 8 was heard earlier, after Interviews and Appointments. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 8. SUBJECT: Summer Concert at Pepper Park. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested guidance from the City Council on entering into a contract with the San Diego Orchestra to provide music for a concert on August 4, 1996 at Pepper Park. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,207,711.24 (Warrant Nos. 139040 through 139103 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. LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN (302-2-1) EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (209-1-3) 10. SUBJECT: Donation of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) from the San Diego County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs for the K-9 Program. Book 78/Page 222 06/11/96 EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve acceptance of the seven thousand five hundred dollar ($7,500) donation for the K-9 program. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the donation, the Mayor to write a thank -you letter on behalf of the Council to the San Diego County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1996 (414-1-11) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 13-96 approving a Planned Development Permit for construction of a fast-food restaurant at 3400 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Kerr Project Services for McDonald's. Case File No.: PD-1996-1 (Planning). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision to approve the application, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Notice of Decision be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 78/Page 223 06/11/96 MAYOR Mayor Waters made the following announcements: that he had been notified by the Sweetwater Union High School District that they would be able to resume construction on the new Adult School June 10, 1996; the Community Development Commission had reimbursed the City for the City Attorney and numerous CIP's; the new keys to City Hall had been distributed and were not to be given to family members etc.; and reported that the Governor did not sign AB1436 the Health Coverage Emergency Medical Services, wherein our Firefighters would have received partial reimbursement for their 1st response calls from the ambulance service. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp introduced and welcomed back to National City Chuck and Betty Black who run the food bank in National City; stated that he had attended honor ceremonies for both of his daughters; announced that on June 20th he and Councilman Inzunza would be distributing the new trolley schedules at the 24th Street Trolley Station; June 13, 1996 MTDB would be approving their budget which does not have any fare increase included; requested the City Manager arrange for a meeting between the Council/CDC with the school districts to discuss mutual items of concern such as the sequence of school attendance to better utilize the use of mini parks throughout the city, the municipal pool, etc. and library use. Councilman Inzunza reemphasized his gratitude for the Council attendance at the Marine Corps ROTC Commission Ceremony and stated that those attending the SUHI Graduation and 75th Anniversary would be provided parking at 28th and "F". Vice Mayor Zarate stated she had spoken with the City Manager regarding the City Web Page and SANDAG's offer to help with the creation and the need to pursue completion. She then reported to the Police Chief an abandoned problem building at the corner of 8th and Palm by the Shell station, which was causing problems for the neighborhood. Councilman Morrison stated he supported the need for a meeting with the school districts, provided the agenda contains only items of mutual concern. Book 78/Page 224 06/11/96 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Azocar, 1615 Lanoitan Avenue, National City, presented his ideas on the War Memorial Bowl and requested the City rededicate it, place a sign above the arch and a plaque with the names of National City residents who gave their lives for our freedom, new proper flag poles (middle one the tallest) and perhaps an eternal flame. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of Mr. Azocar's suggestions and expressed his opinion on the current use of the bowl by the softball leagues. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one potential case). ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code 54956.9(c). Carried by Unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 7:59 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Eiser reported on the closed session as follows: That the closed session was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); that the subject matter of the closed session was the dispute with the City of San Diego over the Metro Sewer System; that the action taken was to authorize negotiations and arbitration with the City of San Diego; and that the City Council's action was unanimous. Book 78/Page 225 06/11/96 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the Adjourned Regular Meeting - City Council Finance Committee - Review of 1996-97 Preliminary Budget - June 12, 1996 - 9:00 a.m. - Large Conference Room - Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - June 18, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:31 p.m. 4 cLAA-P CITY CLE Z214fia The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 18, 1996. Al2-6-41-t z-t cd----j--- 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.