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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 08-04 CC MINBook 80/Page 207 8/4/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 4, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, Dicerchio, Eiser, Kimble, McAvoy, 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 G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 1998 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS ARJIS Website and CAL -Photo Presentation --Pam Scanlon. Pam Scanlon, representing the Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS), provided background information on the makeup of ARJIS as a Joint Powers Authority. Ms Scanlon then explained the development of the ARJIS website and CAL -Photo, provided a live, on-line demonstration of its various features of both systems and responded to questions. Book 80/Page 208 8/4/98 MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Bi-Annual Report to the Council (Port District) --Jess VanDeventer. National City Port Commissioner Jess VanDeventer distributed a written report titled "Activity Summary for Period January 1, 1998 - June 30, 1998" (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and summarized past accomplishments and future plans of the Port Districts in and around National City. Commissioner VanDeventer highlighted key issues affecting the entire Port District and responded to specific questions. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / LANDSCAPE DIST. NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 1. Public Hearing regarding levy of assessments for costs of maintenance --Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD) - "Mile of Cars". (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 9) NOTE: It was announced that now was the time and place fixed for the Public Hearing relating to the levy of the annual assessments for costs of maintenance of improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. City Clerk Dalla announced that Notice of the Hearing had been given in the manner and form as required by law. 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 the public hearing per order "Order of Procedure" TESTIMONY: Ben Martinez, Community Development Commission Project Director, reported that 1) the boundaries of the District were 18th Street to 33rd Street along National City Blvd., 2) the extent of maintenance work includes plant and lawn maintenance, irrigation maintenance, crosswalk, lightpoles, benches, water, litter, trash receptacles, and vandalism; 3) the summary of the Modified Engineers Report includes $93,500 for maintenance and $4,500 for contingencies, for a total of $98,000; 4) that the method and Book 80/Page 209 8/4/98 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) formula of assessment is based on the frontage of each property owner in the District rounded to the nearest foot. Michael Burns, 1317 D Avenue, inquired about maintenance of weeds near the drive-in theater. ACTION: There being no additional speakers, the Public Hearing was declared closed. The City Council took up companion Item No. 9, Resolution No. 98-101. Note: Item No. 9, Non Consent Resolutions, scheduled at the end of the Agenda, was taken up next. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9. Resolution No. 98-101. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT". (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-101. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 2 through 5 (Resolution Nos. 98-97, 98-98, 98-99, and 98-100), Item No. 6 (Warrant Register No. 4), and Item Nos. 7 and 8 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, Item Nos. 4. 5 and 8 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 210 8/4/98 CONTRACT (C98-7) / EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 2. Resolution No. 98-97. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EL TOYON PARK SCORESHACK REHABILITATION PROJECT. ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 97-11 ". (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C97-22) 3. Resolution No. 98-98. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT. ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 97-3". (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) 4. Resolution No. 98-99. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE SALARIES FOR NCFFA AND NCMEA POSITIONS". (Personnel) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-99. Carried by unanimous vote. GENERAL PLAN 1998 (405-8-3) 5. Resolution No. 98-100. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY READOPTING THE LIST OF IDENTIFIED HISTORIC SITES IN NATIONAL CITY". (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. Book 80/Page 211 8/4/98 GENERAL PLAN 1998 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to delete St. Anthony's Church and 702 Pleasant Lane from the list and to adopt Resolution No. 98-100. as amended. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-1.3) 6. Warrant Register #4. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $423,991.35 (Warrant Nos. 150278 through 150435 inclusive excepting none / 11014, 11015 and 11021 through 11024 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 7. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Hazel Villanueva. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: San Diego Gas & Electric. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim, and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to deny the claim. and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Note: Item No. 9, Non Consent Resolutions, was taken up after Item No. 1, Public Hearing. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9. Resolution No. 98-101. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND Book 80/Page 212 8/4/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT". (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 1) ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.12 REGARDING RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION, CHAPTER 1.20 REGARDING GENERAL PENALTY, AND CHAPTER 1.36 REGARDING ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE". (City Attorney) NEW BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 11. SUBJECT: Consider joining the Amicus Curiae brief in Lim v. City of Long Beach. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the City Attorney to add National City as an Amicus Curiae. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff. recommendation. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser stated that he intended to speak to the attorney for the San Diego Apartment Owners' Association before reporting on the subject of sewer service charges. Book 80/Page 213 8/4/98 OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the Pussy Cat Theater on National City Blvd. may be acquired by the City, which would close down the last adult entertainment business in the City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp reported that he had been contacted by people who had fond memories of the theater on National City Blvd. before it was an adult movie house and raised the possibility that there might be some momentos of that period during demolition. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 3132 Euclid Avenue, expressed concern about the ability of trucks to turn at the intersection of 18th Street and National City Blvd., and problems they cause. The Public Works Department was asked to review. Ailean Roberts, 845 E. l3th Street, said she was happy the theater was going to be demolished. Michael Burns, 1317 "D" Avenue, expressed concern about plans to spend money on a new security gate and parking arrangements at Morgan and Kimball Towers. Mr. Burns complained about misuse of public funds and the availability of parking for tenants and emergency vehicles. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9(a). City of National City. Community Development Commission of the City of National City v. State Water Resources Control Board, et al. Book 80/Page 214 8/4/98 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Personnel Director Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m. Councilmembers returned to the Council Chambers at 5:47 p.m. All members were present. There was nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - August 11. 1998 - at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:50 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1998. A4-61(AYOR 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.