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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 07-15 CC MINBook 79/Page 227 07/15/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 15, 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, Campbell, Dalla, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Matienzo, Myers, Park, Post, Tricker, 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 Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Police Lt. Tricker introduce his new employee, Steve Villariasa/Police Officer. The new employee was recognized by those present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 97-83 through 97-94), Item Nos. 13 through 21 (Warrant Register Nos. 46 through 52 and 01 through 02) and Item Nos. 22 and 23 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Reports as of April 30 and May 31, 1997). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 228 07/15/97 CONTRACT (97-24) CALIF DEPT OF TRANS (CALTRANS) ADMIN (802-5-1) 1. Resolution No. 97-83. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER AGREEMENT CALLED "ADMINISTERING AGENCY - STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 11-5066" WITH CALTRANS FOR FEDERAL -AID PROJECT REQUIREMENTS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY 97-98 (206-1-13) 2. Resolution No. 97-84. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SELECTING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY 97-98 (206-1-13) 3. Resolution No. 97-85. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STANDARD PUBLIC WORKS CONSTR SPECS ADMIN (910-1-1) 4. Resolution No. 97-86. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-36 AND ADOPTING 1997 EDITIONS OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND THE SUPPLEMENT AMENDMENTS AND THE 1997 SAN DIEGO AREA REGIONAL STANDARD DRAWINGS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 229 07/15/97 CONTRACT (C97-21) 5. Resolution No. 97-87. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-70." (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS-MOU (605-6-5) 6. Resolution No. 97-88. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY EXTENDING THE 1994-97 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY THROUGH JUKE 30, 1998." (Personnel) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C94-20) 7. Resolution No. 97-89. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE J.O.G./D.A.R.E./SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM (302-1-3) 8. Resolution No. 97-90. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING TEAM BUS ACCOUNT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 230 07/15/97 CONTRACT (C97-25) 9. Resolution No. 97-91. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO BRW, INCORPORATED FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PLAZA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION AND INTERCONNECT PROJECT." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1997 (801-2-17) 10. Resolution No. 97-92. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING THE CURB TO BE PAINTED RED AT 2602 HOOVER AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT MAINTENANCE/ADMIN (805-1-2) 11. Resolution No. 97-93. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO RELOCATE THE BUS STOP CURRENTLY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1997 (801-2-17) 12. Resolution No. 97-94. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL NO -TRUCK PARKING SIGNS ON 8TH STREET BETWEEN PLEASANT LANE AND HARBISON AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 231 07/15/97 WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 13. Warrant Register #46. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $749,171.48 (Warrant Nos. 143 513 through 143588 inclusive excepting 143529, 143560, 143 5 61 / 1025 8 5 through 102614 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $467,373.67. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 14. Warrant Register #47. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $201,190.25 (Warrant Nos. 143590 through 143673 inclusive excepting 143 621 / 102615 through 102646 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 15. Warrant Register #48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $321,975.32 (Warrant Nos. 143674 through 143800 inclusive excepting 143 773/ 102647 through 102667 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $446,656.63. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 16. Warrant Register #49. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $851,365.83 (Warrant Nos. 143801 through 143946 inclusive excepting 143822/102668 through 102696 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 17. Warrant Register #50. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $147,342.00 (Warrant Nos. 143933 through 144040 inclusive excepting none/102697 through 102716 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $466,947.84. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 232 07/15/97 WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 18. Warrant Register #51. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $372,921.28 (Warrant Nos. 144041 through 144193 inclusive excepting 144010, 144143, 144147/102717 through 102749 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 19. Warrant Register #52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $170,293.45 (Warrant Nos. 144194 through 144256 inclusive excepting 144201/102750 through 102784 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $455,861.19. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 20. Warrant Register #01. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $105,067.44 (Warrant Nos. 144258 through 144285 inclusive excepting none/102785 through 102824 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 21. Warrant Register #02. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $423,971.11 (Warrant Nos. 144287 through 144336 inclusive excepting none/102825 through 102840 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $477,943.94. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1997 (204-1-12) 22. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1997. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1997 (204-1-12) 23. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of May 31, 1997. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 233 07/15/97 URGENCY ORDINANCE Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 24. Ordinance No. 97-2136. "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 92-2026 AND SECTION 10.60.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CURFEW RESTRICTIONS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 97-2136. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2) BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 25. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED GARAGE CONVERSIONS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT REQUIRED PERMITS PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 97-2137. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 79/Page 234 07/15/97 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 26. SUBJECT: Master Calendar - August, 1997. (City Manager) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. PARADISE CREEK EDUCATION PARK (702-10-01) 27. SUBJECT: Paradise Creek Education Park Update - July 1997. (Submitted by Ted Godshalk) TESTIMONY: Ted Godshald, 2143 Cleveland Av., gave a verbal report on the progress of the Paradise Creek project, showed a diagram and answered questions. Mr. Godshalk requested that the City Council authorize a change order to the current curb, gutter and sidewalk contract to allow the installation of sidewalk in the cul-de-sac on Hoover Avenue. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, that the City Engineer be directed to incorporate the design submitted by Mr. Godshalk into the current sidewalk contract through the change order process. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 28. SUBJECT: Consider joining the amicus curiae brief in support of the California Coastal Commission in Landgate v. California Coastal Commission. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize joining in amicus curiae brief. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor to the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 29. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the National School District for an In -House Training Program. Waiver of fees is requested. (Public Works) Book 79/Page 235 07/15/97 NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1997 (403-12-1) 30. SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine (off -site consumption) within a wholesale food establishment at 1220 E. Plaza Boulevard. Applicant: Smart and Final Stores Corporation. Case File No. CUP-1997-2. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Conditional Use Permit be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 31. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Public Library. (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 waiver of the $705 in permit fees and related overtime expenses. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - None. CITY ATTORNEY - None. OTHER STAFF - None. Book 79/Page 236 07/15/97 MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the Navy Seabees will be refinishing the exterior of the Library. The Mayor read a letter from the Maytime Band Review thanking the City and various departments for their assistance in a successful 50th Anniversary Parade. Mayor Waters also listed and acknowledged the accomplishments by the "We're Your Neighbors" citizens group. CITY COUNCIL SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 33. SUBJECT: Update on Solid Waste Issues. (Councilman Morrison) TESTIMONY: Councilman Morrison gave a verbal update on solid waste issues, the status of the ongoing meetings between seven cities in the county, including National City, and their decision to form a new Joint Powers Authority to oversee the transfer of solid waste. Vice Mayor Beauchamp reported that he attended a forum on juvenile justice and hopes to have a similar event be the subject of a future adjourned Council meeting. Vice Mayor Beauchamp said he recently participated in an event in Tecate and inquired on the status of our sister city program. Mr. Beauchamp announced that he had received the endorsement of Congressman Hunter in his quest for the Border Commission appointment. Vice Mayor Beauchamp asked if it would be possible to honor Mr. Earnest Anastos from National City Middle school for his work in National City. Councilman Morrison asked if it would be possible to get a report from the City Clerk regarding the situation of the taping of City Council meetings, the tape speed and the availability of the tapes to the public. City Clerk Dalla gave a verbal report and answered questions. A more detailed report will be made at a later date. Councilman Morrison requested information from Vice Mayor Beauchamp on the recent fare adjustments made by the Metropolitan Transit Development Board. Mr. Morrison thanked the Public Works and Parks and Recreation staffs for their efforts at the 4th of July Carnival. Book 79/Page 237 07/15/97 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ivan Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, expressed concern regarding the safety of the children's play area at Las Palmas Park; the importance of closing 22nd Street; the need for more BBQ grills in the park; and his desire to honor the memory and service of Fire Engineer Ron Williams. James Girer, 1004 Harbison Avenue, expressed his concern and disappointment on the progress being made on the score shack and score board projects at El Toyon Park. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, related her experiences listening to and getting copies of tapes of Council meetings. Ms. Heuss expressed her views on the conduct of the baseball players and Pop Warner players at El Toyon Park. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, asked Mayor Waters about his experience listening to tapes of City Council Meetings. Mrs. Martin said she had requested tapes from the City Clerk at least three times in the past year and she often listens to them in her car. It was her belief that the tapes should be available to the public. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis Employee Organization: Municipal Employees' Association Agency Negotiator: Dan Cassidy Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 238 07/15/97 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) Council Members left the CounOi1 Chambers at 5:05 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:08 p.m. All Members were present. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - July 22, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:09 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 22, 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. TAPES REQUIRE A TAPE PLAYER CAPABLE OF PLAYING AT HALF SPEED.