Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 05-04 CC MINBook 81 /Page 111 5/4/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 4, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Myers, Ray, 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. Mayor Waters called a recess at 3:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:20 p.m. All members were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27, 1999, he approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) Employee Recognition --Michael S. Iglesias, Police Lieutenant. Mayor Waters presented a certificate of appreciation and a lapel pin to Police Lt. Michael S. Iglesias for his twenty years of dedication and service. Book 81/Page 112 5/4/99 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety, provided there is someone present to accept them. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May, 1999, to be "VETERAN APPRECIATION MONTH," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming May 6, 1999, to be NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Reverend Nichols. Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:38 p.m. All members were present. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV COMM ((101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Vice Mayor Morrison announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Ms. Dorine Ross be reappointed to serve on the Housing & Community Development Committee, for a term expiring April 28, 2001. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Morrison returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEV ADMIN 1999 (406-2-7) COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVESTMENT (406-2-4) COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (406-1-11) 1. Continued Public Hearing --To review draft 1999-00 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Book 81/Page 113 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 7) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review draft 1999-00 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including proposed CDBG and IIOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; and, give desired direction to staff. The hearing was closed. TESTIMONY: None. PUBLIC SERVICES ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $15,000 for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB --AFTER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor o1' $20,000 for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION --NATIONAL CITY NUTRITION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $15,000 for COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OP NATIONAL CITY --PROGRAM COORDINATOR. The maker and second agreed that the motion stipulate that staff funding is a one-time event. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto. Nays: Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 81/Page 114 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, in favor of $20,000 for INTF.RAMERICAN COLLEGE, with the stipulation that this is a one-time event. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, that no funds be allocated to LABOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY --CHILD CARE REHAB/WELFARE TO WORK. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of $18,750 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT --GRAFFITI (25% of program). Maker and second agreed to change the amount to $10,000. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, in favor of $20,000 for SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES -- CRITICAL IIOURS PROGRAM. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $21,000 for NATIONAL CITY PARK & RECREATION DEPT.--SWIM PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $18,000 for NATIONAL CITY PARK & RECREATION DEPT.--TINY TOTS. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81 /Page 115 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to refer NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT -- NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE (ORIGINAL) PROGRAM to the General Fund Budget. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40,000 for NATIONAL, CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY -- LITERACY SERVICES. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, no funding be given to SAN DIEGO DO SOMETHING -- LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, in favor of$10,000 for ACCION SAN DIEGO, with the stipulation that the money be used in National City. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, no funding be given to EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES -- INFANT TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROJECTS ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $50,000 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT—GRAFFIT1 (75% of program) Book 81/Page 116 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) COMMUNITY PROJECTS (continued) Motion withdrawn. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $56,250. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $30,000 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT --HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $30,000 for NATIONAL CITY COLLABORATIVE - FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER EXPANSION. Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY --STABILIZING EXTERIOR OF HALL AND FENCE. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, no funding be given to OPERATION SAMAHAN INC.-- BAYANIHAN CENTER. Failed by the following vote, to -wit: Nays: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Soto. Ayes: Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $20,000 for a study to focus only on boxing and youth counseling. Motion failed by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $20,000 for study purposes for a possible youth facility for USIAA--ARCHIE MOORE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLEX. Carried by unanimous vote. There was a Book 81/Page 117 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) COMMUNITY PROJECTS (continued) consensus that Councilman Beauchamp and Morrison would serve as a committee to work with USIAA and a qualified consultant. ADMINISTRATION: ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $75,000 for CDC/CITY--CDBG ADMINISTRATION and $10,000 for FAIR ROUSING COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO--FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY / C1P ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $100,000 for ENGINEERING --PEDESTRIAN RAMPS AND MISC. CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $50,000 for ENGINEERING--MISC. STORM DRAINS. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Soto. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING --NEIGHBORHOOD CURB / GUTTER / SIDEWALKS. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 118 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) CITY / CIP (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $35,000 for ENGINEERING —RE -INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING --ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING --INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING --PARADISE CREEK. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, that no funds he approved for ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS TO BONITA MESA ROAD DRAIN. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING--NEIGFIBORNOOD TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, that no funds be approved for ENGINEERING --FLASHING BEACON INSTALLATION. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 119 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) CITY / CIP (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $37,000 for FIRE --FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for PARK & RECREATION --PARK PLAYGROIJND EQUIPMENT or POOL SLIDE, because they are not eligible uses. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $25,000 for PUBLIC WORKS --FIRE STATION 415 EMERGENCY GENERATOR. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $30,000 for PUBLIC WORKS--LAS PAI.MAS PARK WELL REHAB. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, that no funds be approved for PUBLIC WORKS--LAS PALMAS POOL COMPLEX DESIGN / ENGINEERING. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, that no funds be approved for PUBLIC WORKS -- RECONSTRUCTION OF El. TOYON RECREATION CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $647,750 for CDC --CIVIC CENTER DRIVE / NATIONAL CITY BLVD. STREETSCAPE. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 120 5/4/99 PUBLIC HEARING (continued) CITY / CIP (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $50,000 for FIRE --NEW FIRE STATION. Carried by unanimous vote. HOME BUDGET ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $632,000 for CDC--IIOME BUDGET. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item No. 2 (Resolution No. 99-62), Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Warrant Register Nos. 41 and 42), and Item No. 5 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. ANNEX/REORG/"GONZALEZ REORG" (AN-1999-1)(407-10-1) 2. Resolution No. 99-62. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE "GONZALEZ REORGANIZATION" (LAFCO REFERENCE NO. R098-43, CITY CASE NO. AN-1999-2)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 3. Warrant Register #41. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $160,572.37. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 81/Page 121 5/4/99 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 4. Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $689,861.50. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-143) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ruben Rodriguez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS 1999 (206-2-14) 6. Resolution No. 99-63. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $12,000 FROM THE UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE ACCOUNT NO. 001-2501 TO THE NON -DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNT 001-409-000-226 (REIMBURSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES)." (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-63. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEV ADMIN 1999 (406-2-7) COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVESTMENT (406-2-4) COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (406-1-11) 7. Resolution No. 99-64. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DRAFT 1999-00 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS." (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. Book 81/Page 122 5/4/99 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-64. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN (302-2-1) 8. SUBJECT: Letter to General Manager and Members of the Qualcomm Stadium Authority. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to sign and send letter. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS STREET SWEEPING REGS / POLICY / ADMIN (903-3-5) 9. SUBJECT: No Parking for Street Sweeping Signs. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams showed examples of possible sign modifications. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to approve modifying the signs by adding to the bottom in black, as presented, "Time Limit Strictly Enforced." Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval, subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Book 81 /Page 123 5/4/99 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (continued) TESTIMONY: Ignacio Gutierrez, 586 Madison Ave., Chula Vista, representing St. Anthony's Church, answered questions and spoke in favor. Jesse Ramirez, 343 E. Plaza Blvd., spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Richard Sherman. (Building & Safety) • RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval, subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, responded to questions about the car show at Sweetwater High School which was intended to benefit various school activities, and spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ZONE VARIANCES 1999 (409-1-27) 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision --Zone Variance for residential garage space which exceeds the 750 square foot maximum at 170 E. 3l st Street. (Applicant: Manuel Marruenda) (Case File No. Z-1999-2) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. Book 81/Page 124 5/4/99 CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF City Clerk Dalla informed the Mayor that Mr. Jesse Ramirez, incoming president of VFW Post 4630, was present to accept the proclamation for Veterans Appreciation Day. Mayor Waters presented the proclamation to Mr. Ramirez who thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of all veterans. Councilman Inzunza left the chamber at 6:50 p.m. and returned at 6:55 p.m. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter of resignation from Civil Service Commissioner Howard Payne and a letter of commendation from a citizen to Public Works Director Williams about the tine job done by the Sewer Crew. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison reported that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County, Mr. Prior, has resigned. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Edward Bodge, 1315 1st Street, expressed to the Council his concerns about large tractor trailer trucks parking in the area of Granger Music Hall. The matter was referred to staff. National City Port Commissioner Jess VanDeventer, 1706 Prospect Street, reported to the Council that the Port Commission has voted to amend the MOIJ with the City by approving an additional 3 million dollars for the City to move forward with the acquisition of property along 24th Street. Commissioner VanDeventer also reported that a complete undercarriage has been found for the historic rail car. Book 81/Pagc 125 5/4/99 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --May 11, 1999--at 6:00 p.m. --Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 18, 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.