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Home My WebLink About1997 08-05 CC MINBook 79/Page 246 08/05/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 5, 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, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Morrison. Administrative officials present; Bouse, Campbell, Dalla, DeCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Williams. Mayor Waters announced that Councilman Morrison was out of town and was excused from the meeting. 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 Pastor Dan Pocheco of the Mision Bautista Fundamental El Calvario. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1997 be approved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing regarding levy of assessments for costs of maintenance - Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD) - "Mile of Cars." (Community Development Commission) Book 79/Page 247 08/05/97 COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (continued) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council conduct the Public Hearing per ORDER OF PROCEDURE. TESTIMONY: City Clerk Dalla stated for the record that: notice was given in the manner and form required by law; a Certificate of Compliance was on file and open for public inspection; and, notice was given by mail to all property owners located within the LMD. Mayor Waters read into the record three letters of protest from a) Tod C. McCredie Trust and Metropolitan Shopping Square, LTD., b) South Bay Volkswagen Suzuki, and c) Frank Motors Group (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Herb Fox, 3001 National City Blvd., spoke in opposition to the proposed assessment against his property. Mr. Fox requested that the assessment be deferred until such time as his property produces income. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Ben Martinez, Community Development Commission Project Manager, presented the results of the tabulated vote to the City Clerk and asked that they be announced. City Clerk Dalla publicly read the results, to wit: The total assessed valuation for those against the proposed assessment equaled $25,741.35. The total assessed valuation for those in favor of the proposed assessment equaled $47,659.00. The assessment passed by a majority weighted vote. It was requested that Resolution No. 97-103 be brought forward. COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 11. Resolution No. 97-103. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Comm.) Book 79/Page 248 08/05/97 COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, that Resolution No. 97-103 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 97-97 through 97-101) and Item Nos. 8 and 9 (Warrant Register Nos. 4 and 5). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, Resolution No. 97-96 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-6) 2. Resolution No. 97-96. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNS AND/OR TRAFFIC DEVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROHIBITING LEFT TURNS FROM 22ND STREET TO EUCLID AVENUE." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Ivan Bodge, 2210 E. 22n Street, read a letter and spoke in favor of closing 22nd Street. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, supported allowing right turns only but opposed closing the street. Kay Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, spoke in favor of closing 22nd Street. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, t4 place the issue of closure of 22" d Street and a cul-de-sac on a future Council agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. NOTE: Resolution No. 97-96 was filed with no objection. Book 79/Page 249 08/05/97 CONTRACT (C97-19) 3. Resolution No. 97-97. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN A BID AWARD TO COLONIAL FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ADDITIONAL TRUCKS." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-25) 4. Resolution No. 97-98. 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 LIBRARY INTERIOR CARPETING PROJECT. (Building and Safety Specification No. 1556B-96)." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-24) 5. Resolution No. 97-99. 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 LIBRARY INTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT. (Building and Safety Specification No. 1556A-96)." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-15) 6. Resolution No. 97-100. 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 LIBRARY ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT. (Building and Safety Specification No. 1552-96)." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 250 08/05/97 GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 7. Resolution No. 97-101. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SUBMIT A SUPPRESSION OF DRUG ABUSE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM PROPOSAL TO THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED OPERATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND GRANT DOCUMENTS." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 8. Warrant Register #4. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $312,365.13 (Warrant Nos. 144444 through 144554 inclusive excepting none/102861 through 102892 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $524,892.45. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 9. Warrant Register #5. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $548,017.68 (Warrant Nos. 144556 through 144635 inclusive excepting none/102893 through 102923 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 10. Resolution No. 97-102. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OPPOSING THE "GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYERS' PROTECTION AMENDMENT," ALSO KNOWN AS THE "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT (PECG) INITIATIVE." (Engineering) Book 79/Page 251 08/05/97 POLITICAL SUPPORT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-102. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 11. Resolution No. 97-103. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See Item No. 11 (above). NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - St. Mary's Parish. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and deny the request for a waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the TUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Book 79/Page 252 08/05/97 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Califormula Broadcasting/Z- 90, X99 and Radio Latina. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with Conditions of Approval 1-10 contained in Attachment B to the Agenda. Required reimbursement to the City in Police, Public Works, Fire and Parks & Recreation costs is estimated to be $6,548. TESTIMONY: Dave Mendez and Randy Phillips, representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the request and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the TUP with all conditions of staff and the added conditions that there be a financial breakdown provided after the event, that free space be provided for local non-profit organizations and that fireworks be no later than 8 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CITY MANAGER — No Report. CITY ATTORNEY — No Report. OTHER STAFF — No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters recommended that Vice Mayor Beauchamp be designated the City's voting delegate and Councilwoman Zarate the alternate, to the League of Cities Conference on October 12 — 14, in San Francisco. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Book 79/Page 253 08/05/97 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters read a letter from EDCO Disposal Corporation regarding their participation in the Christmas in July Program. Mayor Waters also read a letter from Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer informing the Council that the Port Commission took action to reduce future funding for concerts and other city events and voted to contribute $250,000 to the Super Bowl. Commissioner Van Deventer opposed both actions. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp reported on the flashing signals at 30th and D Avenue; inquired about the recent fire in an historical structure; welcomed the Police Chief back from his recent surgery and asked that the written request for support for the County Law Library be placed on a future agenda. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, spoke about the condition of alleys and dumpsters on the West Side and thanked the Engineering department for cleaning the tree wells. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, reported that Mayor Waters was recently honored by Domino Pizza Corporation for `making a difference in the community' and was inducted into the Domino Pizza Hall of Fame. 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. Book 79/Page 254 08/05/97 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 4:38 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:15 p.m. All Members were present with the exception of Councilman Morrison who was absent. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - August 12, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. The meeting closed at 5:16 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 12, 1997. 4r.,‘tr 4eYeAlt-- 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. 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