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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 08-11 CC MINBook 80/Page 215 8/11/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 11, 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: Berkuti, Dalla, Dicerchio, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, 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 Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 4, 1998 was deferred to the next Regular Meeting of August 18, 1998. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Anapatricia Najera-Higareda. Mayor Waters introduced Anapatricia Najera-Higareda and read a citation outlining her efforts to render emergency aid to a potential drowning victim on July 5, 1998. Mayor Waters presented her with a certificate of appreciation and a key to the city. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to bring on the agenda the suggestion that Ms Najera-Higareda's name be added to the plaque in the Lobby. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to add Ms Najera-Higareda to the plaque. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 216 8/11/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM (302-1-3) 1. Resolution No. 98-102. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO 1-IIRE ONE POLICE OFFICER AND ONE POLICE SERGEANT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FEDERALLY FUNDED COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM". (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-102. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 2. Warrant Register #5. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $98,326.26 (Warrant Nos. 150437 through 150525 inclusive excepting none / 11026 through 11029 and 11030 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $511,061.90. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council ratify the warrants for a total of $625,204.48. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to ratify the warrants. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 3. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Building by the Marine Corps Junior ROTC Unit at Sweetwater High, and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council discretion. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, Lo approve the request. including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 217 8/11/98 BUDGET FY 98-99 (206-1-14) EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 4. Resolution No. 98-103. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF ONE THREE -WHEEL PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE". (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-103. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 5. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Building by Congressman Filner, and waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council guidance. TESTIMONY: Manny Doria, Special Assistant to Congressman Filner, spoke in favor of the request and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, 14 approve the request. includ. g waiver of fees. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney George Eiser requested a Closed Session be held at the end of the Council Meeting. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter from the Wilson family thanking everyone involved with Christmas in July, on behalf of their mother, for the work that was done to her home. Mayor Waters read letters from Congressmen Filner and Hunter dealing with funding for the M.TDB trolley system. Mayor Waters recognized City Treasurer George Hood. Book 80/Page 218 8/11/98 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison suggested that the old Mile of Cars signs on the freeway be inventoried and removed. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dorothy Howery, 305 "J" Avenue, advised the Council of her concerns about the safety of children and adults in the area of Division and Laurel Streets due to the numerous automobile accidents that have occurred. Recently a car crashed into her daughters front yard narrowly missing two children. Mrs. Howery requested the situation be looked into and something done. She suggested consideration be given to speed humps. Cheryl Howery, 23 Laurel Street, said there have been 15 accidents in the area, most of them associated with high speed. She also suggested consideration be given to speed humps or stop signs. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if Ms. Howery would favor a cul-de-sac on Laurel to eliminate through traffic. The City Council requested that the situation and possible solutions be considered by the Traffic Safety Committee at their next meeting. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, advised the Council of illegal dumping on the MTDB right of way near Cleveland Avenue and the accumulation of trash near the Market at Civic Center Drive and Harding Avenue. CLOSED SESSION Pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9a. Joe Palacios vs. City of National City. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Council Chambers at 6:46 p.m. Book 80/Page 219 8/11/98 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - August 18, 1998 - at 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:12 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1998. 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.