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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 11-18 CC MINBook 79/Page 351 11/18/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 18, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DeFratis, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, McAvoy, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Short, 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 Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 11, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that this item would be continued to a later meeting. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who introduced Mr. Frank Pekarek, 814 Mary Court, National City. Mr. Pekarek explained his interest in serving on the Traffic Safety Committee, and answered questions from the Council. Book 79/Page 352 11/18/97 INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 and 2 (Resolution No. 97-146 and 97-147 and Item No. 3 (Warrant Register No. 20). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that Item #1 be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar (Except Item No. 1, Resolution No. 97-146 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-36) 1. Resolution No. 97-146. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING CALIFORNIA TURF THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO MOWERS." (Purchasing). ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-146. BUDGET TRANSFERS (106-12)/POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 97-147. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO INCORPORATE THE SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL VEHICLES INTO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE FLEET AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE." (Police). ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 3. Warrant Register #20. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $253,234.16 (Warrant Nos. 146148 through 146285 inclusive excepting none /103359 through 103386 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 353 11/18/97 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS LABOR RELATIONS EXEC/MID MGMT EMPLOYEES (605-2-1) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 97-148. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE SALARY BAND OF $3200-$4150 PER MONTH IN THE MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR." (Police Department) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Roberta Polehonka 45431 Silverado Ln., Temecula, Senior Crime Analyst for the Police Department supported the establishment of a new classification and salary band but proposed the salary band be set at $4225 - $5100 per month. Personnel Director Roger DeFratis explained the process and rationale used to determine the recommended salary band of $3200 - $4150 per month. Police Chief Skip DiCerchio said the Police Department would support the higher figures proposed by Ms. Polehonka. City Manager McCabe reported that the matter has gone through the normal Civil Service process. If there was a problem with the proposed salary band, it should have been placed on the agenda with some backup material for Council review. Mr. McCabe advised that prior to Council consideration of modifying the proposed salary band, staff should make a presentation on the data that was found and the survey used to determine the band recommended by the Personnel Director. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, Io refer back to the City Manager and Personnel Director to iron out this issue relative to Police and also look at the bigger picture of computer control within the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 354 11/18/97 CONTRACT (C97-37) 5. Resolution No. 97-149. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 UNIFORM FARE STRUCTURE AGREEMENT." (National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Vice Mayor Beauchamp reviewed the changes in the new fare structure and responded to questions. Mr. Fred Rios, Manager of National City Transit, answered questions from the Council.. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-149. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 6. SUBJECT: Proposed entry of City float into Holiday Bowl Parade on December 29, 1997. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the proposed entry of a City float in the Holiday Parade on December 29, 1997 and for the City Council members to give the Park and Recreation Department direction. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter from Kyle Morgan, thanking the City Council for the flowers they sent for his wife's funeral. Book 79/Page 355 11/18/97 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp stated that the City needs to look at alternatives to the bike path disruption that will occur from the Second Avenue to Plaza Bonita, due to a Sweetwater Authority Project. Assistant City Manager Park Morse was asked to meet with Sweetwater Authority and other parties involved and bring something back at the. next meeting for everyone to look at. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - November 25, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:54 p.m. CITYCLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1997. id-e4eLlf MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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