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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03-14 CC MINBook 82/Page 56 3/14/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 14, 2000 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 Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Morse, Myers. 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 Vice Mayor Soto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2000, was deferred. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2) MAXIMUS — "Helping Government Serve the People." County Supervisor Greg Cox gave an update on the reduction in the number of families on public assistance following Welfare Reform Legislation. Mr. Cox then introduced David Heaney, Project Manager of MAXIMUS. Mr. Heaney outlined the success of the MAXIMUS program in transitioning people off of welfare and into the work force. Mr. Heaney then introduced the community business partners who have participated in and contributed to the success of the program. PRESENTATION (102-14-2) OAKS & ACORNS — "Connecting Seniors and Children." Alana Sinclair outlined the four programs currently in place to bring seniors and children Book 82/Page 57 3/14/00 PRESENTATION (cont.) together and expressed an interest in city funding. Ms. Sinclair was referred to the CDC for information on possible future funding from the CDBG Program. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Councilman Soto. Mr. Soto announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Mr. George Baca be reappointed to serve on the Planning Commission, for a term ending March 31, 2004. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Mayor's recommendation with the understanding that it is considered his first appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 3 (Resolution No. 2000-19, 2000-20, 2000-21), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 36), Item No. 5 (Claim for Damages), and Item No. 6 (Correction to the Minutes of...December 7, 1999). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY 1999-2000 (206-1-15) 1. Resolution No. 2000-19. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-00." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2000-10) POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 2000-20. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING WAIVER Book 82/Page 58 3/14/00 POLICE DEPT ADMIN (cont.) OF THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PS-SA200 PEPPERBALL SYSTEM AND THE ADVANCED TASER M26 MODEL 44000." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS (D2000-1) CITY -OWNED LAND ADMIN (1001-1-4) 3. Resolution No. 2000-21. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE RELEASE AND TRANSFER OF AN EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 16711 STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING THEREOF." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 4. Warrant Register #36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $380,478.92. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ana Graciela Vega. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTE CORR/CHGS ADMIN (102-8-1) 6. SUBJECT: Correction to the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 7, 1999. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. - Book 82/Page 59 3/14/00 MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.38 AND SECTIONS 9.38.010 THROUGH 9.38.100 PERTAINING TO RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS." (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Diane Lavine, American Lung Association, 5429 Oakleaf Pt., San Diego, supports a prohibition of self service displays; a ban on tobacco product advertising next to candy displays; a future ban on outdoor advertising and a youth tobacco ordinance. Abraham Rodriguez, 240 E. 1" St., spoke in favor. Nicolas Cruz, 1537 "0" Ave., # 12, spoke in favor. Jonathan Lepule, 1941 E. 17`h St., supports keeping tobacco products separate and at a greater distance from other products, and spoke in favor. Peter Miranda, 304 W. 18th St., supports a four -foot or greater distance for ads and spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Sheila Zamora, 304 W 18th St., supports the original proposal of four feet and spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Vichara Labe, 777 71' St., San Diego, representing the Chula Vista Youth Coalition, spoke in favor. Todd Prist, California Grocers Association, 555 E. Ocean Blvd., #450, Long Beach, spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance including the modifications made after the last Public Hearing. ACTION: Following extensive discussion, City Attorney Eiser restated his understanding of the direction of the Council to be "that both Paragraph (A) and (B) in Section 9.38.040, which would prohibit display as well as advertising would be retained; that the distance would be two feet; and that there would be an exception under 9.38.050 (B) to either advertising Book 82/Page 60 3/14/00 MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (cont.) displays or product displays that are located behind or above a sales counter and are not accessible to patrons." With that clarification, the Ordinance will be on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS ADMIN (109-5-1) 8. SUBJECT: Letter from Gregory P. Beatie, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, requesting permission to serve beer and wine at their 7`h Annual Casino Night on April 29, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison suggested that the newly passed State bond issues for parks and libraries should be looked at closely. Councilman Morrison inquired about the status of the paramedic issue. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lavonne Mitchell, 308 E. 22"d St., expressed her displeasure with the conduct and practices of the Police Department and supported formation of a Citizens Review Panel. Book 82/Page 61 3/14/00 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting, March 21, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:14 p.m. CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2000. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 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