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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 03-04 CC MINBook 79/Page 92 03/04/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 4,1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, McAvoy, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, 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 February 25, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 20, 1997 to be: "ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to the City Manager for proper distribution. Book 79/Page 93 03/04/97 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (101-11-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who introduced Ms. Helen Murphy, 1112 Manchester Street, National City. Ms. Murphy explained her interest in serving on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and answered questions from the City Council. Vice Mayor Beauchamp then returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Police Department Request for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. (Police) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution authorizing appropriation of the funds. TESTIMONY: Assistant District Attorney Joan Stein, Chairman of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board, was present to express the Board's approval of the Police Department request for laptop computers and to acknowledge the progress that has been made by the National City Police Department. Lt. Mike Iglesias, from the Police Department, explained to the Council how the requested computers would benefit the Department and assist in improved efficiencies and service to the citizens. ACTION: There being no additional speakers, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. The Council asked to have Item No. 4, Resolution No. 97-29 brought forward for consideration. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 4. Resolution No. 97-29. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF $186,971 IN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED FIELD REPORTING SYSTEM." (Police) Book 79/Page 94 03/04/97 GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-29. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-6) 2. Resolution No. 97-27. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC (SDG&E)." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, fQr approval of Resolution No. 97-27. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. NOTE: Vice Mayor Beauchamp reported, for the record, that he abstained because he has done work in the past for SDG&E. CONTRACT (C97-7) SEWER CONSTRUCTION/MAINT (906-1-9) 3. Resolution No. 97-28. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND WITH PACIFIC NATIONAL CITY HOLDINGS, L.P." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-28. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 95 03/04/97 Agenda Item No. 4 was heard previously, after Agenda Item No. 1. GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 4. Resolution No. 97-29. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF $186,971 IN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED FIELD REPORTING SYSTEM." (Police) CONTRACT (C97-8) 5. Resolution No. 97-30. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CITY ROTARY CLUB FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ONE PIANO AND BENCH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER." (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff stated that an indemnification agreement must be signed before the City formally accepts use of the piano. TESTIMONY: Dr. Nathan Troum, 2400 E. 4th Street, National City, explained that he was the owner of the Steinway Grand Piano and was making it available as a gift to the Rotary Club, of which he is a member, and also making it available for other City groups. Dr. Troum stated that he would pay for the necessary insurance to protect the piano and the City. Dan Greenwald, 1814 Roosevelt, President of the National City Rotary, reported that Rotary has its own insurance and was taking steps to provide the necessary coverage. Mr. Greenwald indicated he would continue to work with staff to iron out any problems and respond to suggestions regarding covering, securing and moving the piano. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-30. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 96 03/04/97 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-11) 6. Warrant Register #3 5 . Ratification of Demands in the amount of $213,820.46 (Warrant Nos. 142518 through 142592 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, 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. GRANT/PETROLEUM VIOLATORS ESCROW ACCOUNT/PVEA (206-4-18) 7. SUBJECT: Submittal of energy related projects for PVEA funding consideration. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize submittal of the projects for consideration before State Legislature. TESTIMONY: Assistant City Manager Park Morse and Assistant Public Works Director McAvoy provided additional information and answered questions from Council members. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, IQ authorize submittal of the projects for consideration before the State Legislature. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza left the Chamber at 3:53 p.m. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 8. SUBJECT: Request to enter antique fire engine in the Maytime Band Review. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. Book 79/Page 97 03/04/97 Councilman Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 3:55 p.m. SWEETWATER AUTHORITY ADMIN (907-3-1) 9. SUBJECT: Request by Sweetwater Authority for use of the Council Chambers. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the request. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Boy Scout Troop 32 Breakfast - National City Firefighters Association. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the TUP processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, 14 approve the request including waving the fee. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-130) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages - Abelina Gonzales. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim and refer it to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-130) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages - Marshall Taylor. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim and refer it to the City Attorney. Book 79/Page 98 03/04/97 CLAIM (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY- No Report. OTHER STAFF- No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters thanked the Star News for the two nice articles they had on National City. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate thanked everyone for the nice turnout at the `Christmas in July' golf tournament at Torrey Pines. It was a big success and may become an annual event. Councilman Morrison informed the Council that the County Board of Supervisors took a major action dealing with the trash situation and he would be bring back a report. Councilman Morrison also reported that the problem structure at 9th Street and B Avenue had finally been demolished. Vice Mayor Beauchamp advised that he has been following the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) agreement closely for some time and is actively seeking a Presidential appointment to the NAFTA Border Environment Cooperation Commission. He invited the Council to attend the Sweetwater High soccer game at Hilltop High School, and urged everyone to vote in the school bond election. Councilman Inzunza invited Council members to attend a reception at 5 p.m. on March 9th when Sweetwater High School hosts the WASP Committee which is reviewing the academic program at the school. Book 79/Page 99 03/04/97 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2743 E. 29th Street, asked when the Sweetwater Authority would be testing the water pressure in his neighborhood because it is very low and he needs help before the dry season arrives. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - March 11, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:15 p.m. 1' CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1997. _A..t-Adri.t_________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.