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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 05-11 CC MINBook 81/Page 126 5/ 11 /99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY11,1999 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, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Toni G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF' MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1999, was held over for one week. PRESENTATIONS FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) Firc Department Presentation: Fire Chief Randy Kimble made a presentation to the City Council on a proposal to upgrade and enhance the National City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Delivery System that will be considered during the upcoming budget deliberations. SANDAG/CENSUS DATA CENTER (105-3-10) Census 2000 Complete Count --Rosalie Zarate. Rosalie Zaratc, 1730 E. 12th Street, emphasized to the City Council the importance of an accurate count in the upcoming census and requested consideration be given at budget time to appropriating $10,000 to get information out to the public. Carmen Lopez, Book 81/Page 127 5/ 11 /99 SANDAG/CENSUS DATA CENTER (continued) Partnership Specialist from the Bureau of the Census, 395 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, reviewed the plans that are under way and the financial importance to the City in achieving an accurate census count. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety, provided there is someone present to accept them. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 12, 1999, to be "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Sergeant Lanny Roark. The Proclamation proclaiming May 16-22, 1999, to be "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK," was read in its entirety by Mayor Watcrs and presented to City Engineer Burt Myers. The Proclamation proclaiming May 16-22, 1999, to be "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND CPR WEEK," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Firefighter Bob Madena. Mayor Waters called forward Mrs. Louise Ataway, 2115 E. 5th St. Mrs. Ataway. explained the efforts under way by National City residents to assist the victims of the devastating tornadoes that occurred in Oklahoma. Janice Martinelli, 926 A Ave., provided additional details; requested support for donations of non- perishable goods, nails, hammers and shovels; and asked for volunteers to assist in the relief effort. 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 has recommended that Ms. Alda Wcst be reappointed to serve on the Housing & Community Development Committee, for a term expiring April 28, 2001. Book 81 /Page 128 5/ 11 /99 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, scconded by Waters, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Four -fifths vote required. Motion withdrawn. No action taken. Vice Mayor Morrison returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION FINANCE --CREDIT CARD ADMIN (204-5-1) 1. Resolution No. 99-65. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TIIE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO OPEN A CITY CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT WITII BANK OF AMERICA." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, scconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 99-65, and to look at other possible opportunities to save money by using the credit card. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 2. Resolution No. 99-66. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF VARIOUS UNIFORM CODES PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES AND TO FIRE PREVENTION." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-66. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 129 5/11/99 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 3. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING VOLUMES I AND II OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND ADOPTING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 9, 10, 12 (DIVISION I1A), 15 AND 31 (DIVISION III); PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-21 1 1 AND CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING TIIE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2112 AND CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 6 AND SECTIONS 701.2 AND 701.3 OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2114 AND CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL_ CITY ADOPTING TILE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION, ADOPTING APPENDIX A, B AND C OF SAID CODE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2113 AND CHAPTER 15.14 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) Rook 81/Page 130 5/11/99 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS, RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND MATERIALS, WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2117 AND CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE• NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997 EDITION, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 96-2116 AND CHAPTER 15.22 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND I-IOT TUBS." (Building & Safety) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2115 AND CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING TILE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 1998, APPENDIX CHAPTER 33, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93- 2054 AND CHAPTER 15.70 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GRADING AND EXCAVATION." (Building & Safety) Book 81/Page 131 5/ 11 /99 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) I1. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1998 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION, VOLUMES I AND II, AND APPENDICES THERETO, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR EXPLOSION; PROVIDING FOR TILE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS; AND ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 96-2118 AND ALL OTIIER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF THE ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT TIIEREWITH; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF TILE NATIONAI. CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Building & Safety) NEW BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 12. SUBJECT: Legislative Advocacy Services. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council direct the Committee to re -advertise the RFP to a somewhat larger group than the original seven and see if that causes the proposer pool to change. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to terminate the existing agreement, but with the understanding that the Wilson Group be included in the RFP process. Carried by unanimous vote. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 97-98 (208-1-12) 13. SUBJECT: Year -End Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Mr. Calderon of Calderon, Jaham & Osborn, addressed the Council and answered questions. Book 81/Page 132 5/ 11 /99 AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 97-98 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to accept the reports and direct staff to implement the corrective actions. Carried by unanimous vote. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 98-99(208-1-13) 14. SUBJECT: Year -End Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1998. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to accept the reports and direct staff to implement the corrective actions. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/TRASH (911-1-4)SOLID WASTE/TRASH (911-1-4)SOLID WASTE/TRASH (911-1-4)SOLID WASTE/TRASH (911-1-4) 15. SUBJECT: Refuse Rate Recommendation for FY-00. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that: a) the refuse fund amount be set at $150,000 for FY-00; b) that the contractor's offer to transition to blue carts for Automated Curbside in the 1 December time frame at a cost of about $15,000 for FY-00 be approved; c) that in the interest of keeping trash rates the same, the contractor's offer to forgo the CPI increase to which he is entitled by the contract be accepted; d) that the City delay the 1% franchise fee increase (to 9%) for the same reason, and; e) that the rates for all of EDCO services to the City remain at the current level, (i.e., established by Resolution 97-68) without an increase for FY-00. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation, and accept Edco's proposal including recycling., CPI, and franchise fee. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1999 (203-1-15) Book 81/Page 133 5/ 11 /99 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --National City Lions Club Annual 4th of July Independence Day celebration. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval, subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to approve, with staff bringing hack information on broadcast plan. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters expressed concern about the consequences of terminating the agreement with the City's lobbyist at a time when the City needs help to secure funding from the State for a new fire station. Councilman lnzunza left the Council meeting at 7:26 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison informed the Council that he would be traveling to Sacramento with the Chamber of Commerce to visit with legislative representatives and CALTRANS officials. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS --None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --May 18, 1999--at 3:00 p.m. --Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 134 5/ 11 /99 The meeting closed at 7:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 25, 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.