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Home My WebLink About1999 06-08 CC MINBook 81/Page 162 6/8/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 8, 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, lnzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, 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 Councilmember Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1999, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Beauchamp introduced his daughter, Vanessa Beauchamp, who is visiting from Arizona State University where she is attending Post Graduate School. Mayor Waters asked Mrs. Edith Hughes, from the Maytime Band Review, to come forward. Mrs. Hughes thanked the City Council and staff for their support of the Maytime Band Review and presented Councilmembers with a video that was made of the last parade. • Book 81/Page 163 6/8/99 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR —Item No. 1 (Resolution No. 99-81), Item No. 2 (Consolidated Cash and investment Report), and Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Claims for Damages). Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) Note: This Resolution was inadvertently adopted as Resolution 99-78. 1. Resolution No. 99-81. A "RESOLUTION OF TIC: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE BID PROCESS AND PURCHASE OF ARJISNET HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE. FROM ARJIS AND SDDPC." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCE MANAGEMENT 1999 (204-1-14) 2. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 1999. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-143) 3. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Margaret Soto. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-143) 4. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Vivian Orona. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NEW BUSINESS CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2) 5. SUBJECT: Request for City Council direction regarding a request by "Christmas in July" to modify the lease for 2101 Hoover Avenue. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 81/Page 164 6/8/99 CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (continued) TESTIMONY: David Nagy, President of Christmas in July, 1309 W. 24th Street, spoke in favor of the request. Frank King, Board Member for Christmas in July, 223 E. 3rd Street, spoke in favor of the request. David Sheldon, 13712 Jamul Rd., Jamul, spoke in favor of the request. Ruben Gonzalez, Vice President of Christmas in July, 711 "A" Avenue, spoke in favor of the request. Aileane Roberts, Board Member for Christmas in July, 845 E. 13th Street, spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to direct staff to prepare a 20-year lease with Christmas in July for the property at 2101 Hoover Avenue at a nominal rent of one dollar ($1.00) per year; and said lease to include an appropriate termination clause. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY -OWNED LAND ADMIN (1001-1-4) 6. SUBJECT: Request for City Council direction regarding a request by "Christmas in July" to have the property at 1915 Palm Avenue donated to them. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: David Nagy, President of Christmas in July, 1309 W. 24th Street, outlined the plans to construct a house on the site, answered questions, and spoke in favor of the request. Frank King, Board Member for Christmas in July, 223 E. 3rd Street, spoke in favor of the request. David Sheldon, 13712 Jamul Rd., Jamul, spoke in favor of the request. Ruben Gonzalez, Vice President of Christmas in July, 711 "A" Avenue, spoke in favor of the request.. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to refer back to staff with the numerous obstacles in mind and come back with a report around the middle of July. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 165 6/8/99 CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters advised the Council and public about a man impersonating an employee of Sweetwater Authority in an effort to gain entry into peoples' homes, and read a letter from the VFW Post 4851 thanking Park & Recreation staff for their prompt action in trimming the trees in their area. Mayor Waters relayed a report from the San Diego Unified Port District that the Marine Industrial Park Study is being re-evaluated; signal lights at Cleveland Avenue and Civic Center Drive at the 1-5 ramp is pending City Council action; and, the following projects have been completed: traffic signals at l9th and Tidelands; Tidelands Avenue service improvements; expansion of restroom facilities at berths 24 and 11; dock gateway at Pepper Park; traffic signal light at 24th and Tidelands Avenue; paving of unimproved areas of National City Marine terminal; demolition of Wayerhouser building; Harbor District Redevelopment Master Plan; security system for the National City Marine Terminal. Mayor Waters asked the City Council to consider the possibility of having a Year 2000 celebration in conjunction with the return of the restored 1870 rail car due in March of 2000. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp provided an update on the bidding for the section of the East line railroad located in Mexico, and reported on a recent event that took place at Sweetwater High School that encouraged citizen participation in efforts to promote a safe community. Book 81/Page 166 6/8/99 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Vice Mayor Morrison reminded the Council that the budget session was scheduled for Thursday, June 17'h, at 9 a.m. Vice Mayor Morrison provided a recap of the events and consequences surrounding the car show that was held at Sweetwater High School on Sunday and expressed his concern about its potential future impact during the summer months. Councilman Beauchamp expressed his concerns about the noise levels of activities taking place on City property and the need to set decibel standards for speakers and establish a safety zone in front of them to protect peoples' hearing. Councilman Beauchamp suggested an ordinance to address the problem. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pat Barajas, 375 "J" Street, Chula Vista, inquired about the return of his performance bond money for a project on "L" Avenue and the scheduled removal of trees at 1902 "N" Avenue. Lily Bvelna, 651 Anita Street, Chula Vista, representing Marids Family Clothing Store, requested City Council assistance in securing approval for a parking lot sale on June 18`h and 19`h and July 2nd and 3'd. Ms Bvelna explained that the person responsible for applying for the required permit failed to do so in a timely manner. The City Council declined to take any action based on the fact that a similar request by the applicant was previously approved by the Council and the applicant is well aware of the procedure that needs to he followed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --June 15, 1999--at 3:00 p.m. --Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 167 6/8/99 The meeting closed at 7:31 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1999. 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 TIIE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.