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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 01-12 CC MINBook 81/Page 1 1 / 12/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 12, 1999 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, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, 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 Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 1998. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Interviews and Appointments were taken up next. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-4-1) Mayor George Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Mr. Morrison announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Ms. Maureen Wisener, Ms. Mary L. Martin, and Mr. Everett Dickson be reappointed to serve on the Traffic Safety Committee for a term ending December 31, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 2 1/12/99 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) It was recommended that Ms. Helen Murphy be appointed to serve on the Housing & Community Development Commission for a term ending April 28, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oaths of office to Ms. Maureen Wisener, Ms. Mary L. Martin, Mr. Everett Dickson, and Ms. Helen Murphy. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) Ms. Elizabeth Toy, 2141 "0" Avenue, and Mr. Francisco Parra, 2817 "N" Avenue, appeared for an interview and expressed their interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Vice Mayor Morrison returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Presentations were taken up next. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Presentation by Clark Siebrand and Jim Lamb on behalf of the Holiday Bowl Committee. Mr. Siebrand and Mr. Lamb called Mayor Waters and Chamber of Commerce Director Hughes forward and presented them with a Best of Show Award for the National City float entry in the Holiday Bowl Parade. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item Nos. 1 through 3 (Resolution Nos. 99-1, 99-2 and 99-3), and Item Nos. 4 through 7 (Warrant Register Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 27). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Consent Calendar be approved. and that Item No. 2. reflect an abstention by Councilman Beauchamp due to his past contractual relationship with SDG&E. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 3 1 / 12/99 FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 1. Resolution No. 99-1. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) 2. Resolution No. 99-2. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT FOR HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM EIGHTH TO SIXTEENTH STREETS. (DISTRICT 21-PHASE II)" (Public Hearing --January 26, 1999) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Carried by the following, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Absent: None. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1999 (206-2-14) 3. Resolution No. 99-3. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE MARCH 2, 1999 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE LIBRARY TAX MEASURE (PROPOSITION L)." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 4. Warrant Register #24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $225,023.57 (Warrant Nos. 152588 through 152688 inclusive excepting none / 1562--1590 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. 1 Book 81/Page 4 1 / 12/99 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 5. Warrant Register #25. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $234,438.85 (Warrant Nos. 152690 through 152831 inclusive excepting none / 1591--I610 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $535,444.65. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 6. Warrant Register #26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $314,015.92 (Warrant Nos. 152833 through 152944 inclusive excepting none / 1611--1620 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 7. Warrant Register #27. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $409,857.80 (Warrant Nos. 152946 through 153027 inclusive excepting none / 1621--1685 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $545,917.82. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.04 BY ADDING SECTION 1.04.060 RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be adopted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, She. Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 8l/Page 5 1 / 12/99 NEW BUSINESS MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 9. Report on Planning Commission recommendation to initiate an amendment to the Noise Ordinance." (Planning) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to refer back to staff for additional information including the cost of a consultant, and the issue of yard blowers, and bring back in two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1999 (403-14-1) 10. Request for time extension for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits within a new drug store proposed at 1201 E. Plaza Boulevard. (Applicant: L.E.A.D.S., Inc., for American Store Properties, Inc.) (Case File No. CUP-1997-6). (Planning) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request. and direct staff to contact the developer to determine possible interest in potential surplus city property adjacent to the development site. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters distributed photos and read a letter of thanks from the Firefighters Association regarding the success of the Christmas food and toy drive. Mayor Waters briefed the Council on some positive developments that occurred with the Board of Port Commissioners. Book 81/Page 6 1/12/99 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison informed the Council of the planned rate increase by the new owners of the former County landfill and said he would provide more information when it becomes available. Vice Mayor Morrison inquired about the planned workshop on televising Council meetings and reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities Conference. Councilman Beauchamp reported that he had ridden the train from Campo to Tecate and made some good contacts with Tecate representatives. Mr. Beauchamp also advised the Council that he had been at the bedside of his cousin, Ruth Coburn Mehlin, when she passed away recently. Ms. Mehlin had a long history in National City and had been the librarian at Sweetwater High School. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS --None ADJOURNM ENT Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --January 19. 1999--at 3:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:55 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1999. lde-eL4r__W L/71,*-) 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.