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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-09 CC MINBook 81/Page 50 3/9/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 9, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Trees, 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 Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23. 1999. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. ADMIN (205-1-1) Introduction: Carol A. Dorman, Public Affairs Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric. Note: Ms. Dorman was unable to appear. This item will be rescheduled. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) The Proclamation proclaiming March 13, 1999, to be "L. RON HUBBARD DAY" was deferred. Book 81/Page 51 3/9/99 Note: Item No. 13, New Business, was taken up next. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 13. Temporary Use Permit --National City Chamber of Commerce. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, including the request for a waiver of the $191 processing fee. TESTIMONY: Janice Martinelli, 916 "A" Avenue. spoke in favor of the request and requested a waiver of the bonding requirement. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to waive $2.500 bond requirement. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING COMM DEV COMM/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (406-5-1) 1. Public Hearing: To solicit National City's resident's views and opinions regarding the Housing and Community Development needs of lower income residents. (Community Development Commission) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Presentation by the Community Development Commission. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item Nos. 2 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 99-20, 99-21, 99-22, 99-23, 99-24, 99-25, 99-26), and Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Warrant Register Nos. 34 and 35). All items were pulled, and taken up separately. Book 81/Page 52 3/9/99 POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 99-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF $5,000 FROM ARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO SYSTEM BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, t4 adopt Resolution No. 99-20. Carried by unanimous vote. Note: Item No. 8, Consent Calendar, was taken up next. CONTRACT (C99-8) EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 8. Resolution No. 99-26. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FORMATION MONITORING WELL AT EL TOYON PARK." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Al Sorensen, Director, Sweetwater Authority, spoke in favor. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 99-26. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-4) 3. Resolution No. 99-21. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR FUNDING OF THE FEDERALLY MANDATED STORM WATER MONITORING PROGRAM." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. Book 81/Page 53 3/9/99 CONTRACT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, Lo adopt Resolution No. 99-21. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 99-22. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TEN BICYCLES TO THE SOUTH BAY DRUG COURT." (Police) RECOM M ENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt Resolution No. 99-22. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-5) 5. Resolution No. 99-23. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING DIXON FORD THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE MAYOR." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to reject All bids and have the Purchasing Agent negotiate with the local dealer for an in -stock vehicle. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-6) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 6. Resolution No. 99-24. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING SAN DIEGO HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO POLICE MOTORCYLES." (Purchasing) Book 81/Page 54 3/9/99 CONTRACT (C99-6) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt Resolution No. 99-24. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-7) LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 7. Resolution No. 99-25. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A STEEL ROOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC COAST STEEL ERECTION SPECIALISTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ROOF AT THE LAS PALMAS SNACK BAR." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt Resolution No. 99-25, and include a thank -you letter. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-8) EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 8. Resolution No. 99-26. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FORMATION MONITORING WELL AT EL TOYON PARK." (Public Works) ACTION: This item was taken up after Item No. 2 on the agenda. Book 81/Page 55 3/9/99 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 9. Warrant Register #34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,005,594.65 (Warrant Nos. 153741 through 153913 inclusive excepting none / 1908--1917 inclusive)." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the demands be ratified. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Councilman Beauchamp requested that the Wilson Group contract be put on the next agenda. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the demands be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 10. Warrant Register #35. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $207,428.83 (Warrant Nos. 153914 through 154051 inclusive excepting none / 1918--1953 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $521,113.81." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the demands be ratified and payroll confirmed. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 11. SUBJECT: Consider joining Amicus Curiae Brief in support of the City of Concord in Hardin v. City of Concord. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended in favor. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 56 3/9/99 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --National City Public Library. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, including the request for a waiver of the $212 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 13. Temporary Use Permit --National City Chamber of Commerce. (Building & Safety) ACTION: This item was taken up at the beginning of the agenda. CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters mentioned that the City Manager of Coronado will be leaving to accept a higher paying job in another city. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison said he has heard that there are unofficial plans by the County to build a new county library in National City for residents of Lincoln Acres. It was his feeling that we should meet with County representatives and have them explain. Vice Mayor Morrison also inquired about the City's options when the City of San Diego stages events that impact National City, such as car shows at the stadium. Book 81/Page 57 3/9/99 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman lnzunza: 1) Announced that the South Bay Bike Committee would be meeting at Pepper Park and requested participation by one other councilmember to help host the meeting; 2) Discussed the importance of councilmembers being on committees and keeping each other informed; 3) Reported that the likely location for the new sewer pump station is either site #1 or #2 in Chula Vista; and 4) Expressed a belief that there is a need for a special act district around the Bayfront / Marina to better police, patrol and maintain the area. Councilman Beauchamp: 1) Discussed the importance of one-on-one discussions with San Diego councilmembers on issues of mutual concern; 2) Reported on the recent trolley accident, the ongoing investigation, and resulting actions; 3) Expressed his views on the City web page; and 4) Reminded everyone about the Mayor's Prayer Luncheon on Wednesday. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Johnny Gonzales, a student at Granger Junior High, another student, and Teacher Dave Gray appeared and presented a letter and proposal for "Huck Fin Environmental Fishing Pond" and requested City help and support in finding a suitable location. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --March 16, 1999--at 3:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:50 p.m. CIT CLERK Book 81/Page 58 3/9/99 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1999. 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.