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Home My WebLink About1998 09-22 CC MINBook 80/Page 253 9/22/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI FORNIA SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post. 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 Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15. 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 through 6 (Resolution Nos. 98-115, 98-116, 98-117, 98-118, 98-119 and 98-120), Item No. 7 (Warrant Register No. 11), and Item No. 8 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, Item No. 6 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE -JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (204-2-4) 1. Resolution No. 98-11.5. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH REFUNDING OF 1991 LEASE REVENUE BONDS, Book 80/Page 254 9/22/98 BONDS ADMIN (continued) AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SALE OF REFUNDING BONDS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING OFFICIAL ACTION." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1998 (801-2-18) 2. Resolution No. 98-116. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A DISABLED PERSON'S PARKING SPACE AT 633 EAST 1ST STREET, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENT (DBE) (803-4-2) 3. Resolution No. 98-117. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN ANNUAL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PROGRAM AND GOAL FOR FEDERALLY -FUNDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-28) 4. Resolution No. 98-118. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE BID FROM NIXON EGLI EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE STREET SWEEPER." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 255 9/22/98 CONTRACT (C98-29) ANIMAL SAFETY ADMIN (304-1-2) 5. Resolution No. 98-119. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN A BID AWARD TO COLONIAL FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ADDITIONAL TRUCK." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-30) ABATEMENT WEED 1998 (402-3-4) 6. Resolution No. 98-120. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES, INC. THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, I approve Resolution No. 98-120. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 7. Warrant Register # 11. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $291,445.38 (Warrant Nos. 151103 through 151205 inclusive excepting none), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $481,976.50. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Jose Gutierrez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 80/Page 256 9/22/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C98-31) 9. Resolution No. 98-121. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EDEN SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED FOR INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE FOR AN INTEGRATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Finance Director Marylou Matienzo made a presentation to the Council outlining the background, goals, anticipated benefits and implementation schedule for the new Financial Management Information System. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-121. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-32) 10. Resolution No. 98-122. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRESUN CORPORATION FOR INSTALLATION OF UTILITY BILLING SOFTWARE". (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, Yo adopt Resolution No. 98-122. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-33) 11. Resolution No. 98-123. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SYM PRO, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE". (Finance) Book 80/Page 257 9/22/98 CONTRACT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-123. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-34) 12. Resolution No. 98-124. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING TILE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH VEROTEK FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER SERVER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-124. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-1) 13. Resolution No. 98-125. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH VEROTEK FOR MAINTENANCE OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ADDED TO THE CITY'S NETWORK". (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-125. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 258 9/22/98 CONTRACT (C98-35) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADM IN (302-4-1) 14. Resolution No. 98-126. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHz RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA". (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-126. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-36) 15. Resolution No. 98-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SAULSBURY HILL FINANCIAL, AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH SAULSBURY HILL FINANCIAL AND THE BANK OF AMERICA, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY SUBSEQUENT PURCHASES OR CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT". (Purchasing/Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Morrison, IQ adopt Resolution No. 98-127. Carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser clarified, for the record, that in accordance with the request of the Finance Director, Item Nos. 9 through 15 were approved subject to final approval by the City Attorney. Book 80/Page 259 9/22/98 SEWER CONSTR/MA1NT ADMIN 1998 (906-1-9) 16. Resolution No. 98-128. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A SEWER CONNECTION TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM FROM A PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF A PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Rodrigo Madrigal, 2651 Fenton Place, Lincoln Acres, speaking on behalf of his mother, explained that their septic system had failed, which has created a health emergency. Mr. Madrigal requested a waiver of some of the fees due to financial hardship on his family. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-128. with a $2.500 performance bond or comparable form of security. and a time limit acceptable to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (203-1-14) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - San Diego Low Rider Council and National City Police Department (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of the $199 T.U.P. processing fee, $65 Fire Department permit fee, and $195.34 in Public Works costs. TESTIMONY: Lt. Ray Allen from the Police Department responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staff's recommendation, with a modified ending time of 4,00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 260 9/22/98 CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - MAYOR - No Report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison expressed his satisfaction with the huge success of the Heritage Weekend events and the large number of people it brought to the City from outside to see what we have here. Councilwoman Zarate commented that the Heritage Weekend events were good for the image of the City. Councilwoman Zarate informed the Council that she had been appointed by SANDAG as Chairman of the Census 2000 Committee. Councilman Beauchamp praised the Heritage Weekend events as being good for the City because they help make people aware of such treasures as the Stein Farm. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rita Heuss, 2121 E. Fourth Street, expressed her desire to have the City notify all the people who live around El Toyon Park of any future Public Hearings, not just those within 300 feet of the proposed activity. ADJOURNM ENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - October 6. 1998 - at 3.00 p.m - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:37 p.m. Book 80/Page 261 9/22/98 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 6, 1998. 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.