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Home My WebLink About1998 04-21 CC MINBook 80/Page 93 4/21/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 21, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, Matienzo, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, 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 Councilman Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14.. 1998 be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Recognition of Literacy Logo Winners. City Librarian Anne Campbell and National School District Assistant Superintendent Ellen Curtin introduced the Literacy Logo Contest winners. Grand Prize winners: John Abanto, Oscar Rojas, Daniel Barragan and George Mireles. Other winners introduced were Sergio Tapia and Bien Paul Gutierrez. Mayor Waters presented a City flag to each winner. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) The Proclamation proclaiming April 21 - April 30, 1998 to be "ALCOHOL AWARENESS DAYS" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to a representative of the South Bay Partnership and Paradise Valley Hospital. Book 80/Page 94 4/21/98 PROCLAMATIONS (continued) The Proclamation proclaiming May 3-9, 1998 to be "HIRE -A -VETERAN WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Mr. Wilson, a Veteran Representative, from the State Employment Development Department. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza announced that there were two openings on the Planning Commission and three interested applicants who have been interviewed by the City Council: Mr. Ron Detzer, incumbent Commissioner, Mr. Richard Knutson, incumbent Commissioner, and Mr. Robert Valderrama. City Clerk Dalla read City Council Policy #107 outlining the procedure to be followed in selecting new Commissioners and clarified that 4 votes would be needed for reappointment of the incumbent Commissioners. ACTION: Written ballots were distributed. Completed ballots were tabulated by the City Clerk who announced the results as follows: Ron Detzer, 5 votes; Richard Knutson, 2 votes; and Robert Valderrama, 3 votes. The newly appointed Planning Commissioners were Ron Detzer and Robert Valderrama. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Commissioner Detzer. Councilman Morrison expressed appreciation to Mr. Richard Knutson for his many years of dedicated service to the City. Richard Knutson thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission for 18 years and indicated he would continue to serve the community as a member of the Senior Patrol. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) This item was deferred until next month. Book 80/Page 95 4/21/98 SANDAG/CENSUS DATA CENTER (105-3-10) Karen Lamphere, Senior Regional Planner for the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), made a slide presentation and explained the history of the National Census, the importance of getting an accurate count, and plans to accomplish that goal. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (406-1-13) 1. Public Hearing to review draft 1998-99 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. (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 draft 1998-99 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including proposed CDBG and HOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; and give desired direction to staff. TESTIMONY: The following individuals/staff members offered testimony in support of funding requests for their organization or project: Mike Bouse, National City Building & Safety Director, Graffiti Programs and Housing Inspection Program. Sheila Zamora, National City Critical Hours Collaborative, Critical Hours Program. Jim Ruiz, National City Park & Recreation Director, Swim Program, Tiny Tots and El Toyon Park Rehab. Randy Kimble, Fire Chief, Fire Safety Apparel and Equipment. Ilene Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, inquired about the availability of surplus furniture for the Building Inspector. ACTION: No action was taken. Book 80/Page 96 4/21/98 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 2 through 6 (Resolution Nos. 98-40, 98-41, 98-42, 98-43 and 98-44), Item No. 7 (Warrant Register No. 40), and Item No. 8 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, Item No. 6 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D98-1) CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 2. Resolution No. 98-40. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM MIGUEL AND JOSEFINA CUEVAS, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A SEGMENT OF LAND AT 540 THELMA WAY AS THELMA WAY (A.P.N. 669-040-08, 669-040-23)". ( Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1998 (801-2-18) 3. Resolution No. 98-41. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A DISABLED PERSON'S PARKING SPACE AT 835 16TH STREET". (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1998 (801-4-7) 4. Resolution No. 98-42. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN ON 24TH STREET AND "L" AVENUE". (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 97 4/21/98 CONTRACT (C97-18) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 5. Resolution No. 98-43. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE TO TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAP TOP COMPUTERS". (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ANIMAL SAFETY ADMIN (302-4-1) 6. Resolution No. 98-44. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COLONIAL FORD AND DIXON FORD THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOTH FOR THE PURCHASE OF PICK-UP TRUCKS". (Purchasing) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-44. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-12) 7. Warrant Register #40. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $316,955.73. (Warrant Nos. 148518 through 148694 inclusive excepting none / 104007 through 104020 inclusive.) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $489,855.15. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1998 (204-1-13) 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 1998. ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 80/Page 98 4/21/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 9. Resolution No. 98-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT PROPOSAL WITH THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING FOR THE TITLE V COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT". (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 98-45. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS PARKING ADMIN 1998 (801-2-18) 10. SUBJECT: An appeal by Willie Fitzgerald, 2432 Norfolk Ave., of the Engineering Department denial of a disabled person's parking space at his address. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the appeal. TESTIMONY: Staff reported that Mr. Fitzgerald requested the matter be continued for 30 days due to illness. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, th.Q appeal be continued for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR - No Report. Book 80/Page 99 4/21/98 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison discussed the Lemon -link program in the City of Lemon Grove that was featured at the League of California Cities Quarterly Dinner meeting, and the most recent developments in the Baseball Stadium/ Port District proposals. Councilwoman Zarate advised that she had meeting dates for the '619' area code issue, and reported on a meeting she attended at the National School District dealing with school year scheduling and its possible impact on city programs and facilities. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2795 E. 14th Street, spoke in favor of the handicapped parking request for Mr. Fitzgerald. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - April 28, 1998 - at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:55 p.m. A CIT CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 28, 1998. AL tz4i MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY Book 80/Page 100 4/21/98 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.