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Home My WebLink About1998 04-14 CC MINBook 80/Page 86 4/14/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI FORNIA APRIL 14, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Morse, Myers, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the invocation by Reverend Patricia Andrews-Callori. APPROVAL OF' MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 be approved Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters introduced Julie Martinez, the new Miss National City for 1998. Miss Martinez expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to represent National City. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Aileane Roberts be reappointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for a term ending April 28, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 87 4/14/98 PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (406-1-13) 1. Public Hearing to review 1998-1999 Consolidated Plan funding available for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs and consider public comment and testimony regarding proposed projects and programs. (CDC) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that City Council conduct a Public Hearing to review 1998-1999 Consolidated Plan funding available for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs, consider public comment and testimony regarding proposed projects and programs, give desired direction to staff, and continue the Public 1-Tearing to April 21, 1998 to consider Annual Plan. TESTIMONY: The following individuals/representatives offered testimony in support of funding requests for their organization or project: Greg Beattie, Boys & Girls Club of National City, After - School Transportation. Madeleine Estepa, Council of Phillippine American Organizations (COPAO) - Legal Counseling Services. Paul Desrochers, Community Development Commission (CDC) - National City Nutrition Program. Char McConney, Lutheran Social Services - Caring Neighbors. Leticia Munguia, MAAC Project - Community Resources Coordinator. Fred Harder, Chamber of Commerce - Business Center Assessment. Lt. Mike Iglesias, Police Department - Neighborhood Police Team. Anne Campbell, National City Public Library - Literacy Services. Rev. Patricia Andrews-Callori, Community Food Bank of National City - Food Transportation. r Book 80/Page 88 4/14/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) Paul Desrochers, CDC - "Q" Avenue Housing. Councilman Ralph lnzunza, Higher Education Facility. Vince Reynolds, National City Living History Farm Preserve - Re -roofing of Stein Farm. Dr. George Cameron, National City Collaborative - Family Resource Center. Joel San Juan, Operation Samahan, Inc. - Clinic Building Expansion. Rita Heiss, 2121 E. 4th Street, El Toyon Park Rehab. Mary Scott Knoll, Fair Housing Council - National City Fair Housing Program. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to continue the hearing to April 21, 1998. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 2 and 3 (Resolution Nos. 98-37 and 98-38), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 39), and Item Nos. 5 and 6 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, Item No. 2 be pulled. the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. and the Claims for Damages be denied. CONTRACT (C97-26) GRANT/TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT (206-4-19) 2. Resolution No. 98-37. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SUBLICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO DATA PROCESSING CORPORATION FOR A DIGITAL BASE MAP". ( Engineering) RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommended approval. City Attorney George Eiser also recommended that language be added to Section 11, line seven, on page 4, after the word "Base map". The language to be added after "Base Map" is "licensee's use of base map". Book 80/Page 89 4/14/98 CONTRACT (C97-26) GRANT/TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to approve Resolution No. 98-37. as amended. with the recommended change in language. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-23) 3. Resolution No. 98-38. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE REROOFING OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 97-9". (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-12) 4. Warrant Register #39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $490,213.92. (Warrant Nos. 148398 through 148516 inclusive excepting none / 103963 through 104006 inclusive.) (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ruben Reta. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Mr. & Mrs. Delfino C. Blanco and Armando & Maricela Blanco. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 80/Page 90 4/14/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 7. Resolution No. 98-39. A "RESOLUTION OF TI-IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PARTICIPATION 1N THE FISCAL YEAR 1998/1999 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) PROGRAM". (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept Police Department participation in C-BAG and approval of M.O.U. between NCPD and SDPD. City Attorney has reviewed all relevant documents and found them to be acceptable. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 98-39. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinances be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 8. Ordinance No. 98-2143. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE REGULATIONS". (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Ordinance No. 98-2143. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. Book 80/Page 91 4/14/98 OTHER STAFF Planning Director Roger Post updated the City Council on the proposed gas station and commercial development in the unincorporated area of the County at Euclid Ave. and Sweetwater Rd. The project went before the County Environmental Commission and was approved. That decision is appealable before the County Planning Commission. Mr. Post recommended that the Council bring the matter on the agenda for consideration of a possible appeal, since the issue arose after preparation of the agenda. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to bring the item on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to appeal the decision to the County Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - No Report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison mentioned proposed natural gas tanks near the National City Marina and discussed the baseball only stadium issue and funding sources. Councilman Beauchamp discussed the issue of fare collection on the Coronado Bridge and whether it should stay in place or be eliminated. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - April 21, 1998 - at 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:31 p.m. Book 80/Page 92 4/14/98 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 21, 1998. 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