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Home My WebLink About1997 11-25 CC MINBook 79/Page 356 11/25/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 25, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bercuti, Bouse, Campbell, Dalla, DeFratis, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, 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 Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 1997 and the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Fire Department. Mayor Waters presented a plaque and a 'key to the City' to Mr. Robert Hernandez, 2731 `K' Avenue, an off -duty firefighter from NASCO, for his heroic efforts in rescuing victims and rendering assistance at a residential fire in National City. Building & Safety Department. Mayor Waters presented a Certificate of Appreciation to City employee David McGill for his tireless efforts to make the National City Graffiti program such an outstanding success. Book 79/Page 357 11/25/97 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in it's entirety, provided there is someone present to receive it. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the remaining holiday months of 1997 and all of 1998 as: "BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE" was read by Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 and 2 (Resolution No. 97-150 and 97-151) and Item No. 3 (Warrant Register No. 21) and Item No. 4 (Consolidated Cash & Investment Report). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, Item No. 1 (Resolution No. 97-150) be pulled and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 1. Resolution No. 97-150. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL HOUSE LOCATED AT 341 F AVENUE (TYSON HOUSE)." (Building and Safety). ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, Resolution No. 97-150 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET DEDICATION/NAMING 1997 (903-11-12) 2. Resolution No. 97-151. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NAMING IT PLAZA BONITA CENTER WAY." (Engineering). ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 358 11/25/97 WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 3. Warrant Register #21. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $242,151.39 (Warrant Nos. 146287 through 146369 inclusive excepting none / 103 3 87 through 103430 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1997 (204-1-12) 4. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of July 31, 1997. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C97-37) 5. Resolution No. 97-152. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING SHASTA CONSTRUCTORS, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHASTA CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE AT OLD SWEETWATER RIVER CHANNEL, BRIDGE NO. 57C-679, PROJECT NO. 5066(004) ENGINEERING SPECS NO. 92-15." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Jim St. Martin, representing the Associated General Contractors, 6212 Ferris Square, San Diego, spoke in favor of awarding the contract to Scheidel Contracting. Jeffrey Scheidel, Scheidel Contracting and Engineering, Inc., 16858 Rio Maria Rd., Lakeside, spoke against awarding the contract to Shasta Constructors, Inc. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 97-152. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Vice Mayor Beauchamp stated the reason for his abstention is the fact that he has done work for WalMart, the adjacent property owner. Book 79/Page 359 11/25/97 OLD BUSINESS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS NOTICES/ADMIN (102-5-1) 6. SUBJECT: Consider scheduling City Council workshop for further consideration of voluntary campaign expenditure limits under Proposition 208. (City Attorney) • RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council schedule the workshop. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, t� schedule the workshop for Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at 2 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1) 7. SUBJECT: Proposed National City Library expenditure plan describing projects and services for which sales tax revenues may be expended. (Library) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the expenditure plan. TESTIMONY: Anne Campbell, City Librarian, explained the plan and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the plan. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 8. SUBJECT: Information from the Community Food Bank of National City. (Library) TESTIMONY: Rev. Patricia Andrews-Callori, Rector of St. Mathews Episcopal Church, provided information about the Food Bank, emphasized the need for a permanent location, and answered questions. Rev. James Kilinsky, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, provided additional information on the current situation, long-term plans and goals of the Food Bank, and thanked the Council for their support. ACTION: No action taken. Book 79/Page 360 11/25/97 NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 9. SUBJECT: Use of Community Building for Sweetwater High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Banquet and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff stated that Council had authorized this use in the past, with waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ivan Bodge. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council deny and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 11. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ivan Bodge, Laura Bodge and Family. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council deny and refer to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager Tom McCabe reminded everyone that the day after Thanksgiving is a holiday and City offices would be closed. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. Book 79/Page 361 11/25/97 MAYOR Mayor Waters requested information from Councilman Morrison about the money that was collected for fees at the County Dump and the money collected to deal with old dump sites. Councilman Morrison responded to the Mayor's questions. Mayor Waters reported that he had a meeting on the Duck Pond issue. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp inquired about the plans for the State of the County address to be given by Supervisor Cox. Mayor Waters indicated that the item would be dealt with later. Vice Mayor Beauchamp said the MTDB is very interested in restoring an Eastern rail connection. They have formed a committee to pursue that objective and he is on it. Councilwoman Zarate extended Thanksgiving wishes to everyone. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, inquired about obtaining information on the City's situation with disaster supplies and where they can be stored. Mr. Dickson was invited to call the City Manager and set up a meeting. M. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, wished the Mayor, City Council and staff a Happy Thanksgiving and invited everyone in the community to attend the service at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at 7 p.m.. CLOSED SESSION NOTE: The Closed Session was not held. 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 Book 79/Page 362 11/25/97 CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 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: No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to a Workshop Session to be held on December 2, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Large Conference Room in the Civic Center for Consideration of Voluntary Campaign Expenditure Limits under Proposition 208, and to then adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - December 2, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:15 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 2, 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.