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Home My WebLink About1997 04-01 CC MINBook 79/Page 121 04/01/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 1, 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, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, McAvoy, Morse, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 1997 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote The Proclamation proclaiming April 4, 1997 to be: "USS CALHOUN (DD- 801) DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 79/Page 122 04/01/97 PROCLAMATIONS (continued) The Proclamation proclaiming April 6 - April 12, 1997 to be: "BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS WEEK" was read by Mayor Waters who then introduced Greg Beatie from the Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Beatie introduced three members of the club, Tristen Donet, Nick Fuller and Michelle Fisher who accepted the proclamation and presented a gift to the Mayor and Council members. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 1997 to be: "PUBLIC SCHOOLS OBSERVATION MONTH" was read by Mayor Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 1997 to be: "WALKAMERICA FOR HEALTHIER BABIES MONTH" was read by Mayor Waters. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C97-10) 1. Resolution No. 97-36. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD FOR AN INTERIM APPROVAL AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR TWO NEW STREET CROSSINGS ON TIDELANDS AVENUE AND 24TH STREET." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff sought Council direction on whether to issue a temporary construction permit with conditions, as per the M.O.U.; and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the M.O.U. TESTIMONY: Robert Brendza, Director of Industrial Relations for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, explained the importance of the Resolution and answered questions from the Council. Book 79/Page 123 04/01/97 CONTRACT (continued) ACTION: Mayor Waters read into the record a letter he received from Burlington Northern Santa Fe urging favorable consideration of their request. Vice Mayor Beauchamp read into the record a document outlining his views and concerns on railroad issues. (Both are on file in the, Office of the City Clerk) Following lengthy discussion, there was a Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to hold this item over for one week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Zarate. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-5-7) 2. Resolution No. 97-37. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1990-5 TO ADD THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS TO THE EXISTING SALE OF BEER AND WINE WITHIN A SUPERMARKET AT 1420 E. PLAZA BOULEVARD, SUITE C. APPLICANT: FORTUNE COMMERCIAL CORPORATION. CASE FILE NO.: M 1-CUP-1990-5 ." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the adoption of the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 97-37. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters, Zarate. Nays: Beauchamp. CONTRACT (C96-29) 3. Resolution No. 97-38. 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 INSTALLATION OF THE DILUTION TYPE EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM. (FIRE STATION SPECIFICATION NO. FP-96-1)." (Public Works) Book 79/Page 124 CONTRACT (continued) 04/01/97 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the work and the filing of the Notice of Completion. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-38. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS (206-2-12)/GRANT/TDA FUNDS (206-4-9) 4. Resolution No. 97-39. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SANDAG TDA REVENUES TO AN ACCOUNT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES." (National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-39. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinances be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 5. Ordinance No. 97-2131. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.38 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES USED IN THE COMMISSION OF AN ACT OF PROSTITUTION TO BE DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Police Chief DiCerchio answered questions from Council members. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison in favor of Ordinance No. 97-2131. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 125 04/01/97 MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.40 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRANSIENTS AT HOTELS AND MOTELS." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Police Chief DiCerchio, Sergeant Roarke and Assistant City Attorney Hradecky provided additional information and answered questions from Council members. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this item over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 7. Warrant Register #39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $903,174.31 (Warrant Nos. 142871 through 142956 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, 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. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR - No Report. Book 79/Page 126 04/01/97 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of his efforts to be appointed to the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission and announced that he had just received an endorsement letter from the United States Ambassador to Mexico. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, told the Council that Tidelands Avenue is an obstacle course for private vehicles and inquired about the opening date for the Train Depot. Alfonso Hernandez, 2113 Euclid Avenue, National City, gave the Council a status report on the St. Anthony's Church rebuilding project. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - April 8, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:11 p.m. Book 79/Page 127 04/01/97 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 8, 1997. 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.