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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 04-22 CC MINBook 79/Page 144 04/22/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 22,1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 1, 1997 to be: "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and was then presented to Reverend Nichols. Book 79/Page 145 04/22/97 PROCLAMATIONS (continued The Proclamation proclaiming May 4 through May 11, 1997 to be: "DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming May 1, 1997 to be: "HIRE -A -VETERAN DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Mr. C. R. Wilson, who accepted it on behalf of the unemployed veterans in National City. The Proclamation proclaiming that on May 3, 1997, Highland Avenue in this City shall be known as: "BAND REVIEW BOULEVARD" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who with the assistance of Public Works Director Williams, unveiled a sign that read "Band Review Boulevard". Mrs. Edith Hughes accepted the proclamation and sign on behalf of the Maytime Band Review Committee, thanked the Council for their support,and invited everyone to attend the 50th Anniversary parade on May 3, 1997. Mayor Waters then introduced Kimberly Sloan, Miss National City 1996. Ms. Sloan came forward and introduced the new Miss National City for 1997, Alejandra Sotelo. Mayor Waters then presented a 'Key to the City' to Kimberly Sloan for the fine job she did as Miss National City 1996. Mayor Waters then asked National City Police Reserve Lt. Ron Hall to come forward. The Mayor announced that Lt. Hall donated 700 hours of service to the people of National City, is second in command in the Reserve organization, and was recently honored by his peers as "Reserve of the Year". Mayor Waters then presented a 'Key to the City' to Lt. Hall in recognition of his service and outstanding work for the community. Book 79/Page 146 04/22/97 BOARD AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Mrs. Alda West be re -appointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for a term ending April 30, 1999. This will require a 3/4th vote from the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Mrs. Alda West to the Housing and Community Development Committee for a term ending April 30, 1999. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Beauchamp then returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To review draft 1997-98 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (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 conduct a Public Hearing to review draft 1997-98 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including CDBG and HOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; give desired direction to staff; and continue the public hearing to May 6, 1997. TESTIMONY: Andy Sanchez and Ray Gonzalez, representing Sweetwater High School Baseball, 2900 Highland Avenue, spoke in favor of their request. Colleen Hernandez, National City National Little League, 1225 E. 30th Street, spoke in favor of their request. Ann Perry, Lutheran Social Services, 270 F Street, Chula Vista, spoke in favor of their request. Book 79/Page 147 04/22/97 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (continued) TESTIMONY: Carole Walker, Director of the Community Connection Resource Center, 140 W. Park Avenue, San Diego, spoke in favor of their request. Greg Beatie executive Director of the National City Boys and Girls Club, 1413 D Avenue, spoke in favor of their request. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, IQ continue the hearing to May 6, 1997. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters asked that Item No. 7, Resolution No. 97-51 be brought forward at this time. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C97-13) 7. Resolution No. 97-51. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL BY THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Lt. Mike Iglesias from the National City Police Department explained the Senior Volunteer Program and answered questions. ACTION: Mayor Waters introduced Mr. Jesse Ramirez who was selected by the Police Department to be the Senior Volunteer Patrol Coordinator and provided background on Mr. Ramirez' qualifications. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 97-51. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 148 04/22/97 CONTRACT (continued) Mayor Waters called on Mr. Ramirez, Police Chief DiCerchio, Chamber of Commerce President Steve South and Chamber Director Julie Swann - Villanueva to come forward to sign the Memorandum Of Understanding. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 97-46 through 97-50). Vice Mayor Beauchamp requested that Item No. 5, Resolution No. 97-49 reflect that he abstained. Councilman Morrison requested Item No. 6, Resolution No. 97-50 be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the remainder of the Consent Resolutions be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT TDA/TRANSPORTATION DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9) 2. Resolution No. 97-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998." (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See Above. NC TRANSIT/SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN (805-1-6) 3. Resolution No. 97-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY'S FY 1998-2004 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN." (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See Above. CONTRACT (C97-11) 4. Resolution No. 97-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MILLER PAVING CORPORATION FOR THE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT FY 1996-97. (ENGINEERING SPEC NO. 96-1)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See Above. Book 79/Page 149 04/22/97 DEEDS & EASEMENTS (D97-4)/CONTRACT (C97-14) 5. Resolution No. 97-49. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT DEED AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAGING AREA PURPOSES TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE." (Engineering) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-49. Vice Mayor Beauchamp stated that he would be abstaining because he has a project next to the bridge. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Absent: None. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 6. Resolution No. 97-50. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING AB 1, ACA 4, AB 95, SB 880, AND SB 1310." (Finance) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-50. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 7 was heard earlier, after Item No. 1 (Public Hearing). NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C97-13) 7. Resolution No. 97-51. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL BY THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." (Police) Book 79/Page 150 04/22/97 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT (102-1-1) LAS PALMAS PARK ADMIN (702-3-4) 8. SUBJECT: Letter and petition from Ivan Bodge requesting the closure of the Las Palmas Bridge. TESTIMONY: Ivan Bodge and Kay Bodge, address given as "22nd Street, National City," spoke in favor of closing the bridge. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, spoke in opposition to the closure. ACTION: No action taken. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 9. Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $516,378.45 (Warrant Nos. 143155 through 143294 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $453,234.18. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1105-1-1) 10. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Building by Big Brothers and Sisters for a recruitment reception and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff request Council decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. Book 79/Page 151 04/22/97 CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters announced that he had written some large checks from the Community Development Commission to the City. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp related his recent experience that resulted in 7 people being apprehended for painting graffiti in the park. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - May 6, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:46 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 6, 1997. ADJOURNMENT (continued) Book 79/Page 152 04/22/97 w 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.