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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 04-03 CC ADJ MINBook 83/Page 84 4/3/01 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 3, 2001 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 12:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Hyland, Kirpatrick, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz. 1. Updating Plan for Civic Center — Interior. Assistant City Manager Park Morse reviewed the historical and ongoing remodeling activities and phases in the Civic Center building. The next phase to be considered by the City Council has already been approved for funding and includes the Council Chamber, the Large Conference Room and the Public Lobby Area. Some key points to take into consideration in this phase include: the important `first impression' the facility conveys to the public; the need to update the 35-year-old building; compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; the need to improve customer service; a desire to tie in the next phase with the rest of City Hall; and possible audio-visual improvements. Leslie Deese, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, gave a presentation, using display boards and photographs, showing the various components of the proposed remodeling such as furniture, ceiling and wall covering, carpet, paint, lighting, and doors. Book 83/Page 85 4/3/01 Park Morse inquired if the City Council desired to continue the 'drop ceiling' and new lighting into the City Council offices. The consensus appeared to be that it was not necessary. Assistant City Manager Morse inquired if the Council was interested in contacting the CDC for possible participation in the cost of the project since the CDC also utilizes the areas being considered. Consensus was to discuss with the CDC Director. An improved signing program is also planned as part of the project. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, to move forward on the project and create Capital Improvement Project Number 1579 in Fund 189, for $210,000. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Mayor Waters called a recess at 12:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:08 p.m. All members were present. 2. Civic Center Landscape Plan. Pat O'Connor of Parterre Landscape, Steven Nasland from Nasland Engineering, and Bill Darnell, Consulting Traffic Engineer, were present to discuss the plan. Pat O'Connor discussed the Urban Design Goals of maintaining the park -like civic setting, unifying the various civic and governmental facilities, establishing a prominent open space design theme, and creating comfortable and safe pedestrian thoroughfares. Mr. O'Connor reviewed the City Hall Site Design Issues of a) circulation — ingress and egress; b) parking; c) signage / orientation; d) integration with National City Boulevard / Civic Center Drive Plans; e) site beautification — landscaping and irrigation; f) handicap accessibility; g) lighting and security and h) public art. Book 83/Page 86 4/3/01 (Councilman Soto left at 1:26 p.m.) The plan as proposed, includes two-way access in and out of the parking lot, 90-degree parking, and a cut in the island on 12t Street. The parking configuration would require 17' parking stalls rather than 20'. Mr. Bill Darnell, Traffic Consultant, responded to questions about ingress and egress on 12th Street and the need for the `Stop' sign at 12th and 'A' Avenue. Steve Nasland, Nasland Engineering, distributed and discussed a document titled, "Estimate of Probable Cost for National City, City Hall, Phase I." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, second by Soto, to move on with the proposed budget of $827,145.00. Motion carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 2:06 p.m. TY CLERK Book 83/Page 87 4/3/01 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2001. 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.