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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-23 CC MINBook 79/Page 303 09/23/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Beauchamp. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom McCabe, followed by the invocation by Reverend Dan Pacheco, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 16, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamations be read in their entirety provided there is someone present to accept them. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. The Proclamation proclaiming September 23, 1997 to be: "BOBBY GARCIA DAY" was read by Mayor Waters and presented to Bobby Garcia. Book 79/Page 304 09/23/97 PROCLAMATIONS (continued) The Proclamation proclaiming the month of October, 1997 to be: "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" was read by Mayor Waters and presented to representatives of the American Cancer Society. Vice Mayor Beauchamp arrived at 6:11 p.m. Mayor Waters read a report outlining the improvements accomplished by the $504,000 in funds given to the City by the Community Development Commission. Mayor Waters also spoke of the new staffing in the Fire Department that has resulted in more firefighters than at any time in the city's history. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (101-11-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Marie Meier be re -appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 1999. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, that Ms. Marie Meier be re -appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 1999. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath to Ms. Meier. PUBLIC HEARINGS TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-6) STREET/TEMP CLOSURE 22ND STREET AT EUCLID (903-19-1) 1. Public Hearing - On the Closure of 22nd Street at Euclid Avenue. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the hearing be held. TESTIMONY: Zendia Smith, 2121 Prospect Street, spoke in opposition. Lenord Agullard, 2110 E. 20th Street, spoke in opposition. Book 79/Page 305 09/23/97 TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN STREET/TEMP CLOSURE 22ND STREET AT EUCLID (continued) TESTIMONY: Ivan Bodge, 239 E. 12th Street, spoke in support. Jim Hanley, 1939 Prospect Street, spoke in opposition. Lillian Leopold, 2227 Prospect Street, spoke in opposition. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Av., spoke in opposition. Lee McMorris, 2221 E. 22nd Street, spoke in opposition. Eddy Garra, 3 020 E. 22nd Street, spoke in support of something being done. Paul Long, 2126 Euclid Avenue, spoke in opposition. Mayor Waters read into the record a letter in support from Mrs. Ivan Bodge, 239 E. 12th Street. Letters in opposition were submitted by: Leland and Cecilia McMorris, 2221 E. 22nd Street, Berchard & Sylvia Mettler, 2221 22nd Street, Danial and Raquel Silva, 2110 Euclid Ave. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, not to close 22nd Street. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to remove the 'no left turn' sign when turning from Euclid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Inzunza. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the item back to staff for further evaluation and recommendation following a six month review period. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution Nos. 97-122 through 97-126 and Item No. 7 (Warrant Register No. 12). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, Item No. 5, (Resolution No. 97-125) reflect an abstention by Vice Mayor Beauchamp and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: Vice Mayor Beauchamp explained that he abstained on Resolution No. 97- 125 because he has a contract with a property immediately adjacent to the project site. Book 79/Page 306 09/23/97 S D COUNTY WATER AUTH ADMIN (907-1-8) 2. Resolution No. 97-122. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING W. D. "BUD" POCKLINGTON TO VOTE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY." (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C97-28) 3. Resolution No. 97-123. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE USE OF AN UNDERCOVER VEHICLE." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C97-29) 4. Resolution No. 97-124. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO SOUTHLAND CAR COUNTERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION SERVICES." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C97-24) CALIF DEPT OF TRANS (CALTRANS) ADMIN (802-5-1) 5. Resolution No. 97-125. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 019 REVISION 1 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 11-5066 FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, RIGHT-OF-WAY, CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE AT SWEETWATER RIVER BRIDGE NO. 57C-122, PROJECT NO. 5066(004). (ENGINEERING SPECS. NO. 92-15)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 307 09/23/97 HIGHWAYS/FREEWAYS ADMIN/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PROGRAM (803-4-2) 6. Resolution No. 97-126. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN ANNUAL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PROGRAM AND GOALS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 7. Warrant Register #12. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $382,603.65 (Warrant Nos. 145237 through 145367 inclusive excepting none /103114 through 103128 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $459,062.29. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C90-34) 8. Resolution No. 97-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the abeyance period. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-127. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS (908-2-3) 9. SUBJECT: Cablecasting of City Council Meetings. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. Book 79/Page 308 09/23/97 CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, to go ahead and send this back to staff and that they try to look at some specific courses and to request a proposal of ideas from our two venders as far as what can be done. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion to accept and file. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS CLAIM (501-1-136) 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: John J. McDonnell. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the claim by operation of law, and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF Police Chief Skip DiCerchio reported that National City has successfully applied for and received assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration's Mobile Enforcement Task Force (MET) for almost two years. Cooperation between MET, its nine agents and one supervisor and the police department recently resulted in the largest and most successful drug -gang enforcement operation in the City's history. Forty-six suspected drug dealers were apprehended. Chief DiCerchio requested that formal recognition be given by the City to the DEA for their invaluable assistance. Book 79/Page 309 09/23/97 Fire Chief Randy Kimble reported that every ten years fire departments in the State are evaluated by the Insurance Service Office (ISO) for their ability to deliver fire protection. ISO results are used by insurance companies and underwriters to determine insurance premiums for fire protection in each jurisdiction. Fire Chief Kimble announced the results of the ISO evaluation is that National City continues to be a Class 3 city which is a major accomplishment. According to Chief Kimble, credit for that achievement goes to the men and women of the National City Fire Department. MAYOR Mayor Waters announced that the winner of the Chili Cook -off was the Fire Department for their `rattlesnake' chili. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison inquired on the status of some previous items that were before the Council. First, the report on the tapes of the Council meetings. City Clerk Dalla reported that the item would be on the next agenda. Second, the report on the Sacramento representation contract and the Request for Proposal (RFP). City Manager McCabe indicated every effort would be made to get that back before the Council. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gloria Thompson, 1620A Palm Avenue, inquired about plans for the El Toyon Recreation Center and expressed her belief that the Center is very important for the children and community. Mayor Waters announced that the City Council meeting would be adjourned after the Closed Session to the Next Regular Meeting on October 7, 1997, because the planned `Adjourned Meeting' on September 24th had been canceled by representatives of the Fire Fighters Association Book 79/Page 310 09/23/97 CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - One Potential Case - People ex.rel. Stull v. Bank of America. City Attorney Eiser announced that he had received a late call from trial counsel that requires an additional item be considered under EXISTING LITIGATION -Duck Pond. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the item on the agenda and consider both items in Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(c). Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 8:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to Next Regular City Council Meeting - October 7, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:45 p.m. CITY CLERK Book 79/Page 311 09/23/97 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 7, 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.