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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 12-17 CC MINBook 78/Page 437 12/17/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 17, 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: Bouse, Campbell, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom 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 December 10, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief DiCerchio introduce his new employee Welles Hale/Police Dispatcher. Mr. Hale stood and was recognized by those present. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in it's entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 438 12/17/96 PROCLAMATIONS (continued) The Proclamation proclaiming December 25, 1996 to be: "FRANK KING DAY" was read in it's entirety by Mayor Waters, who then introduced Frank King and his wife. Mayor Waters presented Mr. King with the proclamation. Mr. King acknowledged the support of his wife in all of his accomplishments over the years. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMM DEV COMM/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (406-5-1) 1 SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To solicit National City resident's views and opinions regarding the Housing and Community Development needs to lower income residents and to solicit input regarding the City's Consolidated Citizen Participation Plan. (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 conduct a public hearing to solicit public input regarding the housing and community development needs of lower income residents and the City's Citizen Participation Plan. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1996 (406-1-11) 2. SUBJECT: 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 conduct a public hearing to solicit and consider any public input. Book 78/Page 439 12/17/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1996 (continued) TESTIMONY: City Librarian Ann Campbell answered questions regarding the possibility of a future ballot measure to build a new library. In the meantime, we need to make the best use of our current library which would include proceeding with the Library Electrical Rehabilitation Project. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. REDEVELOPMENT/PARK VILLAS APTS (411-1-8) 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To consider approving the issuance of the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Community Development Commission of the City of National City for the Park Villas Apartments project. (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 conduct the public hearing. TESTIMONY: Community Development Director Paul Desrochers clarified that this was not a hearing to approve the issuance of bonds. This hearing is to take testimony on the sale of the bonds. Approval of the bonds will be considered as a separate item at the CDC meeting immediately following this one. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Summary Plan and the Countywide Siting Element. (Public Works) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Book 78/Page 440 12/17/96 SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council hold the public hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. A request was made to take up companion item #14, on the agenda, Resolution No. 96-186. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 14. Resolution No. 96-186. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMARY PLAN AND COUNTYWIDE SITING ELEMENT." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution # 96-186. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 96-177 through 96-179). NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that item # 6, Resolution No. 96-178, would be pulled from consent at the request of the Police Department. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison the Consent Resolutions (with the exception of Resolution No. 96-178) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ADMIN (405-5-1) 5. Resolution No. 96-177. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN. APPLICANT: CALTRANS (CASE FILE NO. LCP- 1996-2)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 441 12/17/96 EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (209-1-3) 6. Resolution No. 96-178. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF TWO UNDERCOVER VEHICLES FROM THE MILE OF CARS ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF THE NARCOTIC TASK FORCE DETECTIVE AND THE REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE DETECTIVE." (Police) ACTION: No action taken. See above. CONTRACT (C96-41) 7. Resolution No. 96-179. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY FOR THE PRUNING OF CITY PALM TREES." (Purchasing) 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 (C96-34) 8. Resolution No. 96-180. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING BIG SKY ELECTRIC, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG SKY ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE LIBRARY ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT. (BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT. SPEC. NO. 1552-96)." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution # 96-180. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 442 12/17/96 CONTRACT (C96-37)/COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 9. Resolution No. 96-181. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PORT OF SAN DIEGO HOLIDAY BOWL PARADE ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR'S CONSENT, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT." (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the agreement by resolution and authorization for the Mayor to sign. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution # 96-181. Carried by unanimous vote. COMM DEV COMM/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (406-5-1) 10. Resolution No. 96-182. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN TO BE UTILIZED DURING THE 1995-2000 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution approving the Citizen Participation Plan for the City of National City. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution # 96-182. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1996 (406-1-11) 11. Resolution No. 96-183. 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 Council approve the resolution approving the Citizen Participation Plan for the City of National City. Book 78/Page 443 12/17/96 LOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1996 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution # 96-183. Carried by unanimous vote. REDEVELOPMENT/PARK VILLAS APTS (411-1-8) 12. Resolution No. 96-184. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE PARK VILLAS APARTMENTS PROJECT." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution # 96-184. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 13. Resolution No. 96-185. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TERMINATION OF THE SAN DIEGO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the San Diego Solid Waste Management Authority termination and dissolution agreement. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution # 96-185. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 444 12/17/96 Item No. 14 was heard earlier, after Item No. 4. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 14. Resolution No. 96-186. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMARY PLAN AND COUNTYWIDE SITING ELEMENT." (Public Works) SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 15. Resolution No. 96-187. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF UP TO 140,000 GALLONS OF SEWER CAPACITY RIGHTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution to permit the sale of up to 140,000 gallons of sewer capacity in METRO to the City of Chula Vista at $4.25 per gallon. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams advised the City Council that the City presently owns 7.1 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity in the Metro Sewer System and is using just under 3.5 MGD. The proposed sale of 0.14 MGD to Chula Vista will still leave National City with 6.96 MGD. Director Williams does not envision the City ever needing more than 5 MGD anytime in the future. The proceeds from the sale ($595,000) will go into the Sewer Fund and used to stabilize rates. City Manager Tom McCabe commended the efforts of Director Williams as the lead negotiator for the city for negotiating a very good price for this excess capacity; almost double what National City received from the county in a similar sale two years ago. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated for the record that he would be abstaining on this item because he is a consultant for SDG&E and was a consultant for the water park in Chula Vista which would benefit from this sale. Book 78/Page 445 12/17/96 SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution # 96-187. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Absent: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ADMIN (405-5-1) 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION CONCERNING GRADING DURING THE RAINY SEASON. APPLICANT: CALTRANS (CASE FILE NO. LCP-1996-2)." (Planning) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) LABOR RELATIONS/MAYOR/COUNCIL (605-8-1) 17. Ordinance No. 96-2128. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council enact the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, that the ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 446 12/17/96 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-11) 18. Warrant Register #24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $924,667.50 (Warrant Nos. 141496 through 141576 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $445,035.82. (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 the Certification of Payroll. 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) 19. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of November 30, 1996. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. o ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, th report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CONTRACT (C95-23) 19. SUBJECT: Review of Legislative Advocacy Agreement. (City Manager) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The City Council expressed a desire to meet with the Legislative Advocacy firm representatives and asked the City Manager to invite Wadie Deddeh and Bob Wilson to appear before the Council at the next regular meeting in January. Book 78/Page 447 12/17/96 CLAIM (501-1-124) 19. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Julio Bracamontes. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-128) 19. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Cosme Alejandro Sanchez. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters introduced San Diego Unified Port District Chairman Jess Van Deventer. Commissioner Van Deventer presented the Council with a rendering of the proposed rail car project site; gave an update on the project and outlined the recommended procedure and process to be followed by National City. The important first step, according to Commissioner Van Deventer, is to appoint a citizens committee. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reminded the City Council that this would be the last meeting of the year. The next regular City Council meeting will be on January 14, 1997. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney mentioned the written report he had distributed to the Council on Proposition 208. He also informed the Council members and staff that there may be a need for a Special Meeting on Jan 3, 1997, for possible action on the Urgency Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverages. Book 78/Page 448 12/17/96 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter from the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association expressing appreciation for his attendance at their recent Memorial Service. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza reminded the council that they needed to set a date and time for the workshop on garage conversions. Vice Mayor Zarate reported the National City Transit sign in front of the Civic Center needed repair. Councilman Morrison took issue with a letter to the Editor criticizing City Officials for not attending a play sponsored by the National School District. Council Members all indicated they had not received an invitation to the event and it was unfair to be criticized for not attending. Council Members exchanged Holiday greetings with each other and the community. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - January 14, 1997 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers,. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:40 p.m. CIT CLE Book 78/Page 449 12/17/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1997. 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.