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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 02-04 CC MINBook 79/Page 43 02/04/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4,1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Eiser, Hodges, Hradecky, Kimball, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Short, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 28, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor requested that Item No. 10, Review of Legislative Advocacy Contract, be brought forward. 10. SUBJECT: Review of Legislative Advocacy Contract. (City Manager) TESTIMONY: Bob Wilson, from the law firm of Bob Wilson, 1725 Capital Avenue, Sacramento, CA, introduced Wadie Deddeh from his firm and briefed the Council on the status of Legislative matters important to the City. Mr. Wilson outlined his firm's advocacy efforts on behalf of the city and answered questions from Councilmembers. Book 79/Page 44 02/04/97 Mayor Waters called a five minute recess at 3:58 p.m. Mayor Waters reconvened meeting at 4:07 p.m. ACTION: Moved by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, that the City Manager begin an RFP process for an advocacy group and that the City Manager direct the City Attorney to prepare a sample contract for Council review. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (101-11-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Frances E. Fleck be appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of appointing Ms. Fleck to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Ms. Fleck. Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. (Community Development Commission) 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 hold a Public Hearing; solicit and consider any public input. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Noting that there was no testimony, Mayor Waters declared the hearing closed. Book 79/Page 45 02/04/97 It was requested that Item No. 8, Resolution No. 97-20, be brought forward for consideration. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 8. Resolution No. 97-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (CDC) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the resolution approving the reallocation of CDBG funds. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution No. 97-20. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 94-14 through 97-18). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D97-2) 2. Resolution No. 97-14. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM JOHN DAVID AND BETTY JOAN BALL AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF THREE GRANT DEEDS FOR PARCELS OF LAND ON 20TH STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 560- 210-40)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING AND NAMING (903-11-12) 3. Resolution No. 97-15. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1935 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AS 20TH STREET. (A.P.N. 560- 210-40)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 46 02/04/97 CONTRACT (C96-19) 4. Resolution No. 97-16. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS UPGRADE AND INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACONS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 96-9)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL ADMIN (604-6-1) 5. Resolution No. 97-17. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND SECURITY POLICY." (Personnel) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1997 (206-2-12) 6. Resolution No. 97-18. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVE TO AN ACCOUNT FOR CONTRACTING FOR SOLID WASTE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS 1997 (206-2-12)/CONTRACT (C97-3) 7. Resolution No. 97-19. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN A BID AWARD TO COLONIAL FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ADDITIONAL PICK-UP TRUCK." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the change order be authorized, and that authority be given to the Purchasing Agent to issue the resulting Purchase Order. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-19. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 47 02/04/97 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 8. Resolution No. 97-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (CDC) NOTE: Item No. 8, Resolution No. 97-20 was acted upon earlier in the meeting. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) ZONING (506-1-12) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE IC (CIVIC INSTITUTIONAL) ZONE WITH ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." OLD BUSINESS 10. SUBJECT: Review of Legislative Advocacy Contract. (City Manager) NOTE: This item was considered and acted upon earlier in the meeting. (See Item No. 10, above) NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-11) 11. Warrant Register #31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $199,363.49 (Warrant Nos. 142121 through 142229 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. Book 79/Page 48 02/04/97 WARRANT REGISTER (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Ratification of Demands. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. 12. SUBJECT: Report and recommendation to Council for a further study on irrigation use of water delivered. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the concept of study and defer action to change sewer rate structure pending its completion. TESTIMONY: None. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate stated there had been questions raised in the past regarding whether it was appropriate for her to vote on this matter since she owns apartments. She asked City Attorney Eiser to address the matter. City Attorney Eiser advised that under the `Public General Exception' provision, Councilwoman Zarate would be allowed to vote since she would not benefit beyond what any other citizen would on this matter. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, approval in concept of further study. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-129) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Steve G. Renteria. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 49 02/04/97 CLAIM (501-1-129) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: HAR Construction. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BUDGET FY96-97 (206-2-12) Scheduling a Financial Forecasting Workshop. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to hold the Workshop on February 27, 1997, at 3:30 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser informed the Council that there have been some changes in the law relating to the Brown Act and that he has provided a written report to the Council on those changes. He is available for questions at any time. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR - No Report. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate advised the council that the recent SANDAG retreat was very informative and she would be providing a written report to the Council. Book 79/Page 50 02/04/97 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Laverne Mitchell, 308 E. 22nd Street, #103, National City, played a song for the Council with an environmental message. Ms. Mitchell presented the Council with a Letter "requesting establishment of an Environmental Earth Committee to study the detrimental effects of toxic waste and hazardous chemicals in terms of its negative effects on the plant, wildlife, marine and water kingdoms and as it relates to the health of humans in National City," and requested the matter be placed on a future Council agenda for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 11, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers,, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:52 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 25, 1997. __./ZQ--etti-e /1‘ 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.