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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10-06 CC MINBook 80/Page 262 10/6/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 6, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Councilmembers absent: Beauchamp. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Williams. Note: Councilman Beauchamp was absent from the meeting due to out-of- town City business as the City's representative to the Metropolitan Transit Development Board and the San Diego Trolley Board. 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. PRESENTATIONS SEWER CONST/MAINT ADM1N 1998 (906-1-9) South Bay Sewer Pumping Station: Scott Tullick, Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Waste Water Department, City of San Diego, made a slide presentation that explained the need for a South Bay sewer pumping station, Book 80/Page 263 10/6/98 PRESENTATIONS (continued) the planning process for selecting a suitable site for the pump station, and reviewed the preliminary costs and pros and cons of potential sites. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 4th through loth, 1998, as: "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Battalion Chief Don Condon. Mayor Waters asked Cecilia Kirk to come forward from the audience and presented her with a certificate of appreciation for her service on the Project Area Committee (PAC). CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 98-129, 98-130, 98-131, 98-132, 98-133, 98-134, 98-135, and 98-136), and Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Warrant Register Nos. 12 and 13). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. SUBDIVISION SE CORNER 4TH ST & "L" AVE (LS-97-1) (415-30-1) 1. Resolution No. 98-129. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT D. STARR FOR A PROPOSED LOT SPLIT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 4TH STREET AND "L" AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 264 10/6/98 CONTRACT (C97-25) TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-7) 2. Resolution No. 98-130. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M-001 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS INTERCONNECT ON PLAZA BOULEVARD." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-37) TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-7) 3. Resolution No. 98-131. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HANK MOHLE & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, COST ESTIMATES AND AN INFORMATIONAL VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PROTECTED/PERMISSIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 30TH STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D98-5) CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 4. Resolution No. 98-132. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND RENAMING A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES, AND ACCEPTING A CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 265 10/6/98 DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D98-6) CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 5. Resolution No. 98-133. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR A 20-FOOT WIDE AND A 10-FOOT WIDE SEWER EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF THE VACATED TAFT STREET AND WILSON AVENUE FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-38) 6. Resolution No. 98-134. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION NO. TWO, (GOVERNMENT LICENSE N6871192RP02P28) WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.1 ACRES OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET BETWEEN HARBOR DRIVE AND THE TROLLEY TRACKS." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-39) FINANCE --JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (204-2-4) 7. Resolution No. 98-135. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTRACT OF PURCHASE." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCE--INVESTMENTS/POLICY (204-2-1) 8. Resolution No. 98-136. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENT POLICY." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 266 10/6/98 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 9. Warrant Register #12. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $414,498.45 (Warrant Nos. 151207 through 151321 inclusive excepting none / 11193 - 11199 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 10. Warrant Register #13. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $236,942.35 (Warrant Nos. 151324 through 151436 inclusive excepting none / 1001-1185 inclusive), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $499,778.45. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C98-40) ANIMAL SAFETY ADMIN (304-1-2) 11. Resolution No. 98-137. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES AND SERVICES." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, t adopt Resolution No. 98-137. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. CONTRACT (C98-41) TELEPHONE SYSTEM/CITY (908-1-1) 12. Resolution No. 98-138. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DISPENSING WITH THE BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CENTREX TELEPHONE TRUNKS WITH PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." (Public Works) Book 80/Page 267 10/6/98 CONTRACT (C98-41) TELEPHONE SYSTEM/CITY (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-138. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) 13. R.esolution No. 98-139. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE SALARY RANGE OF CHIEF PARK CARETAKER." (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Park and Recreation Director Jim Ruiz announced that Mr. Miguel Diaz had been promoted to Parks Superintendent. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 98-139. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. NEW BUSINESS KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1) LAS PALMAS PARK ADMIN (702-3-4) 14. SUBJECT: Staff Report on State Park Grant. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 96-97 (208-1-11) 15. SUBJECT: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year ending 1996-97. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept and file. Book 80/Page 268 10/6/98 AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 96-97 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters presented a key to the City to Finance Director Marylou Matienzo. Ms. Matienzo thanked her staff and all the departments for their help and support. The item was filed. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 96-97 (208-1-11) 16. SUBJECT: Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year ending 1996-97. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --National City Firefighters Association. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, approve the static display of the Seagraves fire truck and waive the costs associated therewith, waive the $117.00 TUP processing fee, grant the request for the City to co- sponsor the event, and waive the insurance requirements. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of staffs recommendation, including waiver of costs and fees. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Seafood City Supermarket. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Book 80/Page 269 10/6/98 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staffs recommendation subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) 19. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision --Conditional Use Permit for the sale of imported beer and wine at a specialty market at 1727 Sweetwater Road, Suite "A". Applicant: Masanobu Yajima. Case File No.: CUP-1998-6. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that Council file the Notice of Completion. TESTIMONY: Rosemary Peyron, 207 S. Belmont, spoke against the Conditional Use Permit. Janice Martinelli, Planning Commissioner, 926 A Ave., explained the Planning Commission's considerations in unanimously approving the CUP. ACTION: Filed. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter from Mr. Jerry C. Williams regarding his plans to build in National City two of the largest wooden -hulled, squared -rigged passenger vessels built in the country in the past century. Book 80/Page 270 10/6/98 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Inzunza discussed the upcoming Coastal Commission meeting in Oceanside on October 15th, and whether it is appropriate or desirable for the councilmembers to attend the meeting and related events. Councilman Morrison requested that the widening of Wilson Avenue (2300 block) be placed on the agenda within the next three to four weeks. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Several members and supporters of the National City Firefighters' Association (NCFFA) addressed the Council and expressed their views regarding labor negotiations between the City and the NCFFA. The speakers emphasized their belief that the City does not appreciate the quality and dedication of its firefighters, does not show proper respect, support and appreciation for the job they do, and that the negotiation processes are flawed. The following speakers addressed the Council: William Reed, President of NCFFA, 13427 Floral Ave., Poway Mark L Gundert, Firefighter, 9151 Dillon Dr., La Mesa Derek F. James, Firefighter, 4933 Jumando Ave., San Diego Brian Krepps, Firefighter, 1820 Basswood Ave., Carlsbad Don Minor, Firefighter, 903 Lake Ridge Ave., San Marcos David Zietlow, Firefighter, 1761 Jasmine St., El Cajon Mike Shoemaker, Firefighter, 2674 Dryden Rd., El Cajon Greg Potter, Firefighter, 756 Melrose Ave., Chula Vista Beatrice Reed, 13427 Floral Ave., Poway Mark Beveridge, Firefighter, 9260 Sombria Rd., Lakeside Larry Beck, Firefighter, 389 N Letton, Ramona Michael Burns, 1317 D Avenue, expressed his displeasure regarding the parking situation and enforcement at the Senior Towers and the failure of the City to properly address the problem. Book 80/Page 271 10/6/98 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --October 13. 1998--at 6:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 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.