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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 06-01 CC MINBook 81/Page 153 6/1/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 1, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiscr, Matienzo, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 25, 1999, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Councilman Beauchamp stated he abstained because he was absent from the meeting due to his attendance at the APTA (American Public Transit Association) in Toronto. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Mr. Bing Bersamina, 2635 E. 20'h Street, National City, who expressed an interest in serving on the Housing & Community Development Committee, was scheduled to appear before the City Council for an interview. However, this item was deferred to the Council Meeting of June 15, 1999. Book 81/Page 154 6/ 1 /99 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ADMIN (101-5-1) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Roy Cesena be appointed to serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, for a term ending March 31, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mr. Cesena. Vice Mayor Morrison returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters then deviated from the agenda and took up Item No. 13, under New Business. NEW BUSINESS SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 13 SUBJECT: A recommendation for sewer rate parameters FY00 through FY 10. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Public Works Director Curt Williams recommended that a) approximately $3,000,000 of undesignated reserves be used to buy down the rates FY00-FYI 0; b) the rate plan be based upon three rate changes (FY00, FY03, FY07); c) City Council approve the approximate $16.19 rate for FY00, 01, 02 (Public Works will bring back exact rate for Council formal approval at a noticed meeting); d) staff review status with Council yearly to ensure actuals are meeting the plan; e) staff recast the plan for the FY03 rate change, and revise as necessary. ACTION: Extensive discussion ensued. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to approve staff's recommendation and have them come back with a report showing final numbers based on their recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 155 6/ 1 /99 PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1999 (406-1-14) 1. Public Hearing —Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 8. Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing; solicit and consider any public input. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The hearing was closed. Item No. 8, Non Consent Resolutions, was taken up next. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1999 (406-1-14) 8. Resolution No. 99-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 1. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the reallocation of $614,083 from the following canceled projects: Las Palmas Pool Deck, $58,513; Casa de Salud, $294,795; "Q" Avenue Contingency, $220,775, El Toyon Park Rehab, $30,000; Las Palmas Scoreshacks, $10,000; to the following projects: Kimball Senior Center Re -roof, $40,000, Camacho Gym Re -roof, $28,513; El Toyon Ballfield Rehab, $30,000; Civic Center Drive Streetscape, $515,570. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Waters, to adopt Resolution No. 99-79. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 156 6/1/99 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR —Item Nos. 2 and 3 (Resolution No. 99-77, 99-78), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 46), Item No. 5 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item No. 6 (Request to display antique tire truck), and Item No. 7 (Street Tree Committee Minutes). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, Item Nos. 2, 3, and 6 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-15) POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) 2. Resolution No. 99-77. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL. CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A BASE MAP SUBLICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SOURCE (SANGIS)." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-77. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C93-21) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 3. Resolution No. 99-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 800 MHZ COMMUNICATION SYSTEM." (Police) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-78. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 157 6/ 1 /99 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 4. Warrant Register #45. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $408,860.65. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1999 (204-1-14) 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 1999. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 6. SUBJECT: Request to display antique fire truck in the National City Automobile Heritage Days on 8/1/99. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, to deny the request based on the need for overtime, and the understanding that this activity was done on a volunteer basis. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMM ADMIN / MIN (101-2-2) 7. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Approved. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1999 (406-1-14) 8. Resolution No. 99-79. A "RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 1. ACTION: This item was taken up after Item No. 1, Public Hearing. Book 81/Page 158 6/1/99 CONTRACT (C99-16) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (406-2-7) 9. Resolution No. 99-80. A "RESOLUTION OF TIME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THF. SAN DIEGO AREA HOUSING AND FINANCE AGENCY, A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Jim Chelton, 1236 S. Camden Drive, Los Angeles, the creator of the program, was present to explain how it worked, and answer questions. ACTION: Extensive discussion ensued. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 99- 80, with the City to be a voting member; Councilmember Morrison to be the representative; and National City's participation be contingent upon four other jurisdictions, including the County of San Diego, also joining. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1) 10. SUBJECT: Status report regarding renovation of Kimball Park Bowl Open -Air Amphitheater, Specs. No. 99-8. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to direct staff to negotiate within the scope of the project. Carried by unanimous vote. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 11. SUBJECT: Report on park security. (Parks & Recreation) TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th St., spoke in favor of funding for park rangers in El Toyon Park. Book 81/Page 159 6/ 1 /99 EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to refer to budget, with staff to fine-tune the details of what the security firm will provide. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (411-1-10) 12. SUBJECT: Disclosure of Property Interest Located within Redevelopment Project Area --Councilman Ralph Inzunza. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to file the Disclosure and certify the statement that "All improvements on the subject property have been completed, and no further work or improvements need to he done on the property." Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 13. SUBJECT: A recommendation for sewer rate parameters FY00 through FY10. (Public Works) 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 --No Report Book 81/Page 160 6/ 1 /99 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison referenced several newspaper articles about State & Local revenues; Senator Peace's proposed constitutional amendment that will affect sales tax revenue distribution, and Port District efforts to meet around the clock to resolve problems involving the Campbell Marina proposal. Vice Mayor Morrison also inquired about results from the test well by Sweetwater Authority in El Toyon Park. Assistant Public Works Director Terry McAvoy reported that results from the well bore appears to be positive. Councilman Beauchamp expressed his appreciation to Vice Mayor Morrison, as our SANDAG representative, for his efforts on behalf of additional double tracking in the north corridor. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None. Mayor Waters called a recess at 5:55 p.m. Mayor Waters reconvened the meeting at 6:25 p.m. All members were present. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Council --Existing Litigation --Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Claim of Hocking International. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Council Chambers at 6:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting -- June 8, 1999--at 6:00 p.m. --Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 6:54 p.m. Book 81/Page 161 6/ 1 /99 CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 8, 1999. 'r ta-/4. 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.