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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 04-25 CC MINBook 82/Page 105 4/25/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 25, 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, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Hradecky, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Matienzo, Myers, Trees, Yeo. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Soto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2000, was deferred to next week. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Soto. Vice Mayor Soto announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Rosemary Peyron and Aileane Roberts be reappointed to serve on the Housing and Development Commission Committee, for terms ending April 28, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of reappointing Rosemary Peyron. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of reappointing Aileane Roberts. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 106 4/25/00 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS (continued) Both Ms. Peyron and Ms. Roberts reaffirmed their oath of office. Vice Mayor Soto returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters deviated from the agenda and announced that he appointed Vice Mayor Soto as the City's representative to the Regional Housing Task Force. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN (406-1-15) 1. Public Hearing to review the Draft FY 2000-05 Consolidated Plan and FY 2000-01 Annual Plan documents including proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (Community Development Commission) **Continued from March 7, 2000** Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that City Council consider public comment on the draft 2000-05 Consolidated Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME program requests and continue the public hearing until May 9, 2000. TESTIMONY: Mary Scott Knoll, 625 Broadway, San Diego, representing the Fair Housing Council of San Diego, spoke in favor of their request. Elizabeth Ramos, 2325 Euclid Ave., representing the National City Collaborative, spoke in favor of their request. Joel San Juan, 2743 Highland Ave., representing Operation Samahan, spoke in favor of their request for funding of the Bridge Project and read a letter of support from the National City Middle School. Book 82/Page 107 4/25/00 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN (cont.) Sylvia McKinney, 32 Jicama Way, Chula Vista, representing Suits You San Diego, spoke in favor of their request for employment training funding. David Rudolph, 1295 University Ave., #10, representing Access Center of San Diego, Inc., spoke in favor of their request. Elizabeth Giovanetti, 1415 "D" Ave., representing National City Senior Nutrition Programs, spoke in favor of their request. Lt. Mike Iglesias, National City Police Department, spoke in favor of their request for expansion of the Neighborhood Policing program. Janice Martinelli, 926 "A" Ave., representing the National City Historical Society, spoke in favor of their request of funds for the exterior painting of Granger Music Hall. Jesse Santos, 2830 4th Ave., San Diego, representing Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law, spoke in favor of their request. Greg Beade, 1430 "D" Ave., representing the Boys and Girls Club, spoke in favor of their request for after school transportation funding. Kathleen Trees, Building and Safety Dept., spoke in favor of their request for the Graffiti and Housing Inspection Programs. Anne Campbell, National City Public Library, spoke in favor of their request for Literacy Services funding. Randy Kimble, Fire Chief, spoke in favor of the requests for fire equipment and the Main Fire Station building. Paul Desrochers, CDC Director, spoke in favor of funding for Administrative Costs and Civic Center Drive improvements. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the public hearing until May 9, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. p Book 82/Page 108 4/25/00 PROPOSITION TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) 2. Public Hearing to adopt the Four -Year FY 2000-04 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and TransNet Project updates. (Engineering) Refer to Item No. 13 Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to hold a public hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: There were no speakers. The public hearing was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 3 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2000-43, 2000-44, 2000-45, 2000-46, 2000-47, 2000-48, 2000-49, 2000-50), Item No. 11 (Warrant Register No. 42), and Item No. 5 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 2000 (801-2-20) 3. Resolution No. 2000-43. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH THREE-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONES ON EACH SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 1432 MEADOW DRIVE. (A. VIVANCO, TSC ITEM NO. 2000-1)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2000 (801-2-20) 4. Resolution No. 2000-44. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH THREE-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONES ON EACH SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 615 EAST 16TH STREET. (E. CARY, TSC ITEM NO. 2000-11)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 82/Page 109 4/25/00 TRAFFIC SIGN / SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-8) 5. Resolution No. 2000-45. "RESOLUTION OF TI-IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STOP SIGNS BY THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AT CERVANTES AND HARBISON/LOGAN AVENUE. (CITY OF SAN DIEGO, TSC ITEM NO. 2000-8)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SIGN / SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-8) 6. Resolution No. 2000-46. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTI-IORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT EAST 20TH STREET AND GRANGER AVENUE. (GRANGER JR. HIGH SCHOOL, TSC ITEM NO. 2000-9)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT (206-4-19) 7. Resolution No. 2000-47. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "HIGH INTENSITY PREVENTION ZONE" GRANT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT (206-4-19) 8. Resolution No. 2000-48. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH ADVOCACY AS SUB -CONTRACTOR AND GRANT PARTNER FOR THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY `HIGH INTENSITY PREVENTION ZONE' GRANT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 82/Page 110 4/25/00 CONTRACT (C2000-16) DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM (103-9-1) 9. Resolution No. 2000-49. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DECISION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR A DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM." (CMO/MIS/City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2000-17) MIS / INTERNET WEB HOSTING (1200-1-3) 10. Resolution No. 2000-50. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL INTERNET SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC BELL INTERNET SERVICES FOR INTERNET AND WEB HOSTING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITH REGARD TO SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS." (CMO/MIS) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 11. Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $342,375.48. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Francis Akaigbe. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION PROPOSITION TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) 13. Resolution No. 2000-51. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE FOUR-YEAR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT Book 82/Page 111 4/25/00 PROPOSITION TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (cont.) PROGRAM (RTIP) AND TRANSNET PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2004." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Oldies Car Club — Car Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve the request, including waiver of all fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager Tom McCabe reported that a sewer billing error occurred that affected approximately 3,000 sewer bills. Mary Lou Matienzo, Finance Director, stated the error was a result of a computer glitch by the City's outside contract sewer billing provider that resulted in erroneous data being compiled and transmitted which generated inaccurate sewer bills. Ms. Matienzo said that the problem has been corrected, new internal controls developed, corrected bills have been sent with a letter of apology and the problem will not happen again. The Finance Director stated, for the record, that the City has been doing the sewer billing since 1995 without any problem and that the current billing company has been with the City since November of 1999 and has successfully processed 16 sewer billing cycles without any problem. Problems with the Residential Rental update billings were also explained and discussed. Book 82/Page 112 4/25/00 CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza said it was time to pursue the possible annexation of Lincoln Acres and determine whether to go forward or drop the matter altogether. Councilman Inzunza said if the Council was in agreement, he would like to have a workshop to discuss the possibilities, pros and cons of annexation and invite the County and LAFCO. City Manager McCabe said the City would be responsible for retaining a qualified consultant to compile pertinent data and that it would take an undetermined amount of time to do so. The consensus was that the City Manager should make some initial contacts and schedule a hearing at the earliest possible date. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dustin Boyer, 2131 "A" Ave., told the Council there is a need for a skateboard park in National City because there in no place where skateboarding is allowed. Everett Dickson, 2745 E 14`h St., expressed appreciation for the recent street improvements accomplished by the City. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting, May 2, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:34 p.m. t 41)4 44, CITY ERK Book 82/Page 113 4/25/00 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2000. AL-.1(1-- 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.