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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-23 CC MINBook 81/Page 71 3/23/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 23, 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: Condon, Dalla, Eiser, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Short, 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Acuourned Regular Meeting of February 11 1999, and the Minutes of the Regular Meetingof March 16. 1999 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety provided there is someone present to accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 1999, to be "EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and accepted by Battalion Chief Condon. The Proclamation proclaiming April 1999, to be "FAIR HOUSING MONTH" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 81/Page 72 3/23/99 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Vice Mayor Morrison announced that Mr. George Baca's term on the Planning Commission would be expiring, and he desired consideration for reappointment. Vicc Mayor Morrison further stated that the following applicants had been interviewed by the Council and were also interested in serving: Richard Knutson, Francisco Parra, and Elizabeth Toy. Written ballots were distributed to the Council by Vicc Mayor Morrison who clarified that since Mr. Baca has served two full terms on the Planning Commission, by Council policy, he would need a 4/5 vote for a third term. The ballots were tabulated by the City Clerk and the results were announced as follows: Mr. Baca: 3 votes, Mr. Parra: 2 votes. Since no one received the required majority for appointment, ballots were redistributed for a second ballot. The City Clerk tabulated the ballots and announced the results as follows: Mr. Baca: 1 vote, Mr. Parra: 4 votes. Mr. Parra, having received a majority of the votes, was declared duly appointed as the new Planning Commissioner for a term to expire on March 31, 2003. Mr. Baca was acknowledged and thanked for his dedication and service to the community. Vice Mayor Morrison returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD ADMIN (101-10-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Roy Fierro and Mr. Ray Duke be reappointed to serve on the Building Advisory & Appeals Board for a term expiring February 28, 2003. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mr. Duke and Mr. Fierro. Book 81/Page 73 3/23/99 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS --INTERVIEW (101-1-1) Mr. John M. Georgino, 6379 Caminito Lazaro, San Diego, who had expressed an interest in serving on the Building Advisory & Appeals Board, was scheduled to appear before Council for an interview; however, he was not present. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C98-23) BUDGET TRANSFERS 1999 (206-2-14) 1. Resolution No. 99-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROJECT FUNDS AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR "JHE REPLACEMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FHROUGFIOUT THE CITY (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 98-1)." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, t4 adopt Resolution No. 99-32. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-10) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 99-33. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO WAIVE THE BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARD A SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO MOBILE ACCESS SOFTWARE INCORPORATED (MASI)." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, i adopt Resolution No. 99-33. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 74 3/23/99 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADMIN (109-5-1) 3. SUBJECT: Letter from the Boys & Girls Club of' National City requesting permission to serve beer, wine and alcohol at their Annual Casino Night on April 10, 1999. ACTION: Motion by Waters for approval. (Motion died for lack of second). General discussion ensued. Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Waters, to approve the request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstain: None. Absent: None. The general consensus expressed by the Council appeared to be the desire that, in the future, the Boys & Girls Club would request permission to serve only beer and wine but not alcohol. NEW BUSINESS CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter and outlined his successful efforts to secure a special agricultural water rate for the Stein Farm. SOLID WASTE MGMT/HAZARDOUS (911-1-7) 4. Letter from the City of La Mesa regarding San Diego County's Integrated Waste Management Plan; County's failure to implement adopted Household Hazardous Waste Provisions. Vice Mayor Morrison informed the Council that he has been advised that a committee was formed at the last League of Cities Division meeting to deal with the household hazardous waste (HHW) issue. Since National City did not have a representative present at that meeting, the new HHW committee includes County Supervisor Greg Cox and Chula Vista Mayor Shirley Book 81/Page 75 3/23/99 SOLID WASTE MGMT/HAZARDOUS (continued) Horton. Vice Mayor Morrison expressed his belief that the money previously collected by the County for HHW disposal has already been spent on other things but that a meeting has been requested with the County for an accounting of the money. Vice Mayor Morrison also reported that the new appointee for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) was the freshman councilmernber from Chula Vista, Patty Davis. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza reported that the Metro Advisory Committee will be making the final decision on the location of the South Bay sewer pump station. He reports that the number one recommendation is site 42, near Anthony's Restaurant, the second choice is site #9, the CALTRANS property in National City, and the third choice is site #1, in Chula Vista. Councilman Inzunza stated that it was his intention to vote for site #2 and site #1. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS --None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --April 6, 1999--at 3:00 p.m. --Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:50 p.m. CITY CLERK Book 81/Page 76 3/23/99 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 6, 1999. / 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.