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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 03-18 CC MINBook 79/Page 106 03/18/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 18,1997 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 Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, Morse, 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 Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief DiCerchio and Librarian Anne Campbell introduce their new employees Alejandro Hernandez/Police Officer, and Dora Maher/Librarian (Literacy Svcs). Officer Hernandez and Ms. Maher stood and were recognized by those present. Book 79/Page 107 03/18/97 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April, 1997 to be: "EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Fire Chief Kimble. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BORDER ENVIRONMENT COOPERATION COMM (BECC) (101-35-1) Mayor Waters read into the record his letter endorsing Vice Mayor Beauchamp's appointment to the Border Environment Cooperation Commission. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS & APPOINTMENTS PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (101-5-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who stated that Mayor Waters had recommended that Ms. Helen Murphy be appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Ms. Murphy to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-1) Mrs. Lavern Mitchell, 308 E. 22nd Street, #103, National City, explained her interest in serving on the Street Tree & Parkway Committee, and answered questions from the Council. Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Book 79/Page 108 03/18/97 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 1. Resolution No. 97-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) UNIVERSAL HIRING SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD, AND ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution. TESTIMONY: Police Chief DiCerchio and Lt. Iglesias, from the Police Department, explained how the grant funds came about and how they would be used to augment Neighborhood Policing efforts. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-32. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1) 2. Resolution No. 97-33. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO POLICY NUMBER 704 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICY MANUAL." (Police, Parks & Recreation, Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve an amendment to City Council Policy No. 704 by adopting a Resolution which limits the number of participants of any Temporary User Permit at El Toyon Park to 50 or less. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-33. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 3. Warrant Register #36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $301,549.00 (Warrant Nos. 142680 through 142778 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) Book 79/Page 109 03/18/97 WARRANT REGISTERS (continued) 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. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1997 (204-1-12) 4. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 1997. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. VARIANCES 1997 (409-1-23) 5. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-97 approving a zone variance to allow three signs each exceeding the 25 square feet maximum allowed for signs facing other than a street at 525 West 20th Street. Applicant: Craig D. Olson. Case File No.: Z-1996-5. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the zone variance, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - None. CITY ATTORNEY - None. Book 79/Page 110 03/18/97 OTHER STAFF TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) Building and Safety Director Mike Bouse informed the Council that he had received a request at 2:50 p.m., from the Chamber of Commerce, requesting an extension of the TUP previously approved for the Circus at Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. The Circus had an unexpected cancellation and would be able to stay through March 26, if the TUP could be extended. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the request on the agenda for possible action, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to go ahead with the extension under the same terms and conditions previously approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR (102-14-2)/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1) Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Mr. Ed Bodge, resigning from the Traffic Safety Committee and a letter from San Diego Mayor Susan Golding regarding homeless shelters (copies on file in the office of the City Clerk). CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp a) reported that he had an inquiry from Ball Oldsmobile about the possibility of relocating the bus stop in front of their showroom; b) expressed concerns from the public about the effectiveness of photo radar and requested that the issue be placed on the next agenda; c) advised of an inquiry from some Coronado residents about the possibility of using some of National City's ISTEA 20A funds to complete a project in their city; d) advised that the circus at Plaza Bonita was a worthwhile and wholesome family activity enjoyed by many; e) expressed his belief that the city must find new funding sources in order to maintain adequate service levels in the future; and f) asked for clarification from staff on the status of Fire Department personnel. Book 79/Page 111 03/18/97 CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate asked questions about the status of four temporary Firefighters and suggested a workshop, if necessary, to discuss the problems of keeping and funding temporary employees. Councilman Inzunza said he did not want the City to be in the same poor financial position it was in a few years. He believed that, as leaders, the Council owes it to the people to do something now to avoid financial problems and to find a permanent solution. Councilman Inzunza expressed his disappointment that, under current law, a minority of voters can hold everyone else hostage. Councilman Morrison expressed his support for the 66.7% rule and the need for a super -majority to raise taxes. It was his belief that the burden should be on the Council to get the super -majority needed to raise taxes and revenue. Councilman Morrison inquired about the action taken to deal with the temporary firefighters and asked if it was within the Civil Service rules. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, inquired about ice cream trucks that did not have any identification as required by the new ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - March 25, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:02 p.m. Book 79/Page 112 03/18/97 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 25, 1997. AL Ailaz 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.