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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 10-21 CC MINBook 79/Page 323 10/21/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 21,1997 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, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, Kossyta, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the invocation by Reverend Mike Regan, First Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 7, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Presentation by Assemblywoman Denise Ducheny. Assemblywoman Ducheny gave a status report on legislative activity in Sacramento. She highlighted progress and programs of benefit to National City including the approval of $75,000 for El Toyon Park. Assemblywoman Ducheny then introduced a Memorial Resolution adopted by the California Assembly recognizing the lifetime accomplishments and contributions of Mr. Ernie Azhocar. Ms. Ducheny presented the Resolution to Mrs. Connie Azhocar who accepted it on behalf of her late husband and his family. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, entirety provided there is someone present unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 324 10/21/97 the Proclamation be read in its to accept it. Carried by The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 26 - November 1, 1997 as: "WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK" was read by Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution Nos. 97-133 through 97-137, and Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Warrant Register Nos. 15 & 16). NOTE: Item # 1 was pulled by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar (Except Item # 1, Resolution No. 97-133) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL(102-13-1) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (203-1-13) 1. Resolution No. 97-133. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 704 PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-133. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstaining: None. CONTRACT (C97-32) 2. Resolution No. 97-134. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COURTESY CHEVROLET THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE SUBURBAN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 325 10/21/97 CONTRACT (C97-33) 3. Resolution No. 97-135. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C94-16) 4. Resolution No. 97-136. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 006 TO STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT NO. SLTPP-5066 WITH CALTRANS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 96-1." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SIDEWALK/CURB/GUTTER ADMIN 1997 (903-07-08) 5. Resolution No. 97-137. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING AN ADDITION OF TEN FEET OF RED CURB AT 2105 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO CREATE A NEW BUS STOP." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 6. Warrant Register #15. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $351,929.36 (Warrant Nos. 145608 through 145706 inclusive excepting none /103196 through 103226 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 326 10/21/97 WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 7. Warrant Register #16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $287,632.98 (Warrant Nos. 145708 through 145862 inclusive excepting none /103227 through 103247 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $468.179.82. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (903-14-1) 8. Resolution No. 97-138. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR FACILITIES WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PLAZA BONITA ROAD." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the Encroachment Agreement. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 97-138. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 9. SUBJECT: Master Calendar - November 1997. ACTION: The calendar was accepted and filed. NEW BUSINESS CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS REGULATIONS/ADMIN (502-10-1) 10. SUBJECT: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits under Proposition 208. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction concerning possible preparation of ordinance. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to continue this item to a Workshop Session to be held the first week in December. Book 79/Page 327 10/21/97 EMERGENCY/DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1) 11. SUBJECT: Staff report on El Nino, Winter Season 1997-98. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Fire Fighters Association. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Temporary Use Permit application subject to compliance with all conditions of approval; approve the static display of the Seagraves fire truck and the attendance of one engine company crew on paid status at the Senior Center on December 19; approve the waiver of the $117.00 Temporary Use Permit processing fee, and deny the request for waiver of the insurance requirements. TESTIMONY: Roberto Medina, representing the National City Fire Fighters Association spoke in favor of the request and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for the City to be a Co -Sponsor and for approval of the Temporary Use Permit with a waiver of all fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Butler Family Reunion. (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 the Temporary Use Permit processing fee. TESTIMONY: Shelly Sagiao, 1636 Capistrano Avenue, Spring Valley, spoke in favor of the request and answered questions. Book 79/Page 328 10/21/97 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the TUP subject to all conditions of staff with the added condition that the music must stop at midnight. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY- No report. OTHER STAFF- No report. MAYOR- No report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp advised that the underground parking across the street from City Hall was no longer available for city employees. The property owners have installed a gate. Councilwoman Zarate gave a brief report on the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco. Councilman Morrison also reported on the League Conference. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael Burns, 1317 D Avenue, National City, spoke about the problems of noise, red curbs, and boom boxes. PARADISE CREEK EDUCATION PARK (702-10-1) Ted Godshalk, advised that there was an item removed from the agenda that involved Paradise Creek. According to Mr. Godshalk, the matter was time sensitive and he requested that it be taken up and added to the agenda for Council consideration. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item onto the Agenda, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 329 10/21/97 PARADISE CREEK EDUCATION PARK (continued) SUBJECT: Report on the Status of the Paradise Creek Education Park and Observation Station. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council input and direction. TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, provided detailed information on the specific items requiring Council approval and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the installation of the bench and fence per Engineer's drawing; and the installation of red curb in front of the bench, a "two hour parking" sign on Hoover Avenue and "No Parking" sign as approved by the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Herb Fox, et. al. v. County of San Diego, et. al; County of San Diego v. City of National City and Community Development Commission of the City of National City; City of National City, Community Development Commission of the City of National City v. State Water Resources Control Board, et al. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 4:54 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:44 p.m. All Members were present. Book 79/Page 330 10/21/97 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to Next Regular City Council Meeting - October 28, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:44 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 28, 1997. -----41:Y6601-R 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.