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Home My WebLink About1999 07-20 CC MINp. Book 81/Page 195 7/20/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 20, 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, Waters. Councilmembers Absent: Soto. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, I)iCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz. Mayor Waters stated that Councilman Soto was out of town on personal business and was excused. 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 Regular Meeting of July 13, 1999, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) Presentation by Steve Collins of the San Diego County Water Authority on Senate Bill 506 amending the current Wheeling Law and the water rate restructuring. Steve Collins, 321 I Fifth Avenue, San Diego, of the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) introduced SDCWA Chairman Joseph Parker. Book 81/Page 196 7/20/99 MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (continued) Chairman Parker made some opening comments and then introduced Water Authority General Counsel Dan Hentschke. Mr. Hentschke gave a verbal presentation, passed out a document titled "SB 506 and Authority Water Rate Study Briefing July 1999" (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), and answered questions. Frank Chenelle, National City representative on the SDCWA Board, 3025 Plaza Blvd., appeared on a different topic. Mr. Chenelle informed the Council that the Metropolitan Water District's East Side Reservoir project is currently at a reported $500 million dollars in projected cost over -runs. Mr. Chenelle asked why nothing was being done and requested that the City take some action. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief DiCerchio introduce his new employee, David Osuna / Police Dispatcher. Mr. Osuna stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters then requested that City Engineer Burt Myers introduce his new employee, David Moran / Electrician. Mr. Moran stood and was recognized by those present. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mayor Waters announced that there were no interviews. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR —Item Nos. 1 through 3 (Resolution No. 99-99, 99-100, 99-101), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 01), and item No. 5 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. Book 81/Page 197 7/20/99 POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 1. Resolution No. 99-99. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THAT PORTION OF THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT MANUAL AND RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE PERTAINING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. Sec above. METRO SEWER COMMISSION (101-32-1) 2. Resolution No. 99-100. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THF. TRANSFER OF 16 OBSOLETE METRO SEWER METERS TO SAN DIEGO METRO SEWER SYSTEM AT NO COST." (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 3. Resolution No. 99-101. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE ACCOUNT TO THE PARK CONTRACT SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PARK SECURITY PROGRAM." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 4. Warrant Register #01. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $232,308.57. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. Sec above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1999 (204-1-14) 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1999. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 81/Page 198 7/20/99 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (406-2-8) 6. Resolution No. 99-102. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Nonc. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 99-102. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. COMMUNITY DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (406-2-8) 7. Resolution No. 99-103. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 99-103. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. COMMUNITY DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (406-2-8) 8. Resolution No. 99-104. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING THEREON." (Community Development Commission) Book 81/Page 199 7/20/99 COMMUNITY DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Nonc. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 99-104. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. NEW BUSINESS STREET / REO DRIVE EXT ADMIN (903-17-1) 9. SUBJECT: Request for direction from the City on how to respond to residents requesting that Cagle Road be opened to provide alternate access to Sweetwater Heights. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: "Thomas Mitchell Sr., 3517 Stockman St., spoke in favor of re -opening Cagle Street. Cheryl Mitchell, 3517 Stockman St., spoke in favor of re- opening Cagle Street. Velrea Mitchell, 3517 Stockman St., spoke in favor of re- opening Cagle Street. Thomas Mitchell Jr., 3517 Stockman St., spoke in favor of re- opening Cagle Street. ACTION: The consensus of the Council was to refer the matter back to staff and the City Attorney. There was no vote. Fire Chief Randy Kimble reported that he had a late item from the Chamber of Commerce requesting reconsideration of the previous City Council decision on the use of the Seagrave Fire Truck at Auto Heritage Days. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the item on the agenda as item 9a. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 9a. SUBJECT: Off agenda request from the Chamber of Commerce for use of the Seagrave Fire Truck at Auto Heritage Days —Chamber will pay overtime. Book 81/Page 200 7/20/99 COMMUNITY PROMOTION (continued) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve thc request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto. CITY MANAGER —No Report CITY ATTORNEY —No Report OTHER STAFF —No Report MAYOR —No Report CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison commented on thc quarterly League of Cities dinner in Coronado and the emphasis by Senator Dcidre "Dede" Alpert on looming fiscal reform efforts by the State that could have a negative effect on National City. Vice Mayor Morrison suggested the City should get together with other cities to develop acceptable alternative proposals to present to the Governor and Legislature. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS —None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting —July 27, 1999—at 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:32 p.m. Rook 81/Page 201 7/20/99 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 27, 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 TIIE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.