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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
APRIL 24, 2001
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters.
Administrative officials present: Alvarez, Desrochers, Eiser, Kimble,
Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Ruiz, Short, Trees.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag by City Manager
Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the Minutes of the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of April 3, 2001, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of April 17, 2001, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Soto.
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1)
Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor
Beauchamp. Vice Mayor Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had
recommended that Bing Bersamina be appointed to serve on the Housing
and Development Commission Committee, for a term ending April 28,
2003.
ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Waters, in favor of Mayor's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Deputy City Clerk Alvarez administered the oath of office to
Mr. Bersamina.
PUBLIC HEARING
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16)
1. Public Hearing to review the draft FY 2001-02 Annual Plan
Document including proposed Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program
budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (See Exhibit
"A") (Community Development Commission)
Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council consider
public comment on the draft 2001-02 Annual Plan including
proposed CDBG and HOME program requests, and continue the
public hearing until May 8, 2001.
TESTIMONY: Fire Chief Randy Kimble spoke in favor of
funding for Fire Equipment (Tab No. 29), and New Fire Station
— Section 108 Loan (Tab No. 35).
Building & Safety Director Kathleen Trees spoke in favor of
funding for Graffiti Removal (25% of Program) (Tab No. 7),
Housing Inspection Program (Tab No. 22), Code Enforcement
Pilot Program (Tab No. 23), and Graffiti Removal (75% of
Program) (Tab No. 24).
Mr. Joe Michael, 7040 Avenida Encinas # 104, Carlsbad,
President of Las Palmas Foundation, spoke in favor of funding
for Property Rehabilitation/Community Center (Tab No. 27),
and Property Rehabilitation (Tab No. 39).
Ms. Dorothy Lerma and Ms. Maureen Mikelson, 1550 Hotel
Circle North #110, San Diego, representatives for Consumer
Credit Counseling Service, spoke in favor of funding for
Financial Stability Workshops (Tab No. 5).
Mr. Scott L. Leuther, 2325 Euclid Ave., representing National
City Collaborative Family Resource Center, spoke in favor
of funding for Resource Center Development Specialist (Tab
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PUBLIC HEARING (cont.)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16)
No. 8), Partnership Project (Tab No. 9), and Family Resource
Center Modeling (Tab No. 25).
Mr. Xavier Martinez and Mr. Clint Lipford, 304 W. 18th St.,
representatives for South Bay Community Services, spoke in
favor of funding for N.C. Critical Hours Program (Tab No. 18).
Ms. Monica O'Hara, 200 E. 12th St., of the National City
Public Library, spoke in favor of funding for Library
Literacy/Community Computer Service Center.
Mr. Timothy C. Stutler and Sally Lorang, 101 East 30th St.,
Suite A, representatives for Southwest Center for Asian Pacific
American Law, spoke in favor of funding for National City
Asian Pacific American Legal Services (Tab No. 19).
Mr. Terry Davis, Athletic Director of the National City Youth
Sports Program at Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd.,
Chula Vista, spoke in favor of funding for National Youth
Sports Program (Tab No. 20).
Mr. Greg Beatie, 1106 Mary St., representing National City
Boys & Girls Club, asked that the request for funding for
Academy of Engineering (Tab No. 2) be cancelled, and spoke
in favor of funding for After -School Transportation Program
(Tab No. 3).
Mr. Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Ave., representing Paradise
Creek Educational Park, Inc. spoke in favor of funding for
Teen Apprenticeship Program (Tab No. 17).
Mr. Cecilia Kirk, 2101 Hoover, representing Christmas in July,
spoke in favor of funding for Housing Rehabilitation (Item
No. 36).
Ms. Jacklynn Naah, 817 Eta St., of Park Villas Learning
Opportunity Center, spoke in favor of funding for Occupational
Training Services (Tab No. 16).
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto in favor
of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No.2 (Warrant Register
No. 42) and Item No. 3 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Morrison,
seconded by Waters, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15)
2. Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$415,711.61. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-145)
3. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Giuseppe Di Stefano. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
BUDGET TRANSFERS 2001 (206-2-17)
4. Resolution No. 2001-54. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN
INTERBUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (IBAR)
APPROPRIATING $900,000 FROM SEWER UNDESIGNATED
FUND BALANCE ACCOUNT 125-2501 TO WASTEWATER
ACCOUNT 125-422-222-272, SEWER TRANSPORTATION AND
TREATMENT." (Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
BUDGET TRANSFERS 2001 (206-2-17)
5. Resolution No. 2001-55. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN
INTERBUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST (IBAR)
APPROPRIATING $295,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
UNDESIGNAIED BALANCE ACCOUNT 001-2501 TO
FACILITIES ACCOUNT 626-422-223-234 TO PAY FOR THE
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.)
BUDGET TRANSFERS 2001 (206-2-17)
INCREASED COST OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS USED BY
CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES." (Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2001-16)
6. Resolution No. 2001-56. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A RETAINER
AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LEWIS, D'AMATO,
BRISBOIS & BISGAARD." (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: Soto.
REVENUE AND TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1)
7. Resolution No. 2001-57. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 2001-2002 TAX
AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFORE; AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH
FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM." (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2001-17)
8. Resolution No. 2001-58. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH SK8NC." (Parks & Recreation)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: Dan Aiono, no address given, Project Director
for SK8NC, spoke in favor and responded to questions.
Jared Pollard, 306 E. 4th Street, representing SK8NC, spoke in
favor and answered questions.
ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to adopt
the Resolution, with an additional paragraph added to the MOU
to read as follows: "If the Las Palmas Park project is deemed
successful by both parties, it is the parties' intention to use this
project as a model for future projects, subject to the approval of
the City Council." Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16)
9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTERS 9.40 AND
9.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADOPTION OF TITLE
6, CHAPTERS 11 AND 12 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE
OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATING TO "CERTIFIED
UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INVENTORY AND RESPONSE PLAN" AND "MEDICAL
WASTE." (City Attorney)
OLD BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS / SCH ADMIN (102-7-1)
10. SUBJECT: City Council meeting times and dates. (Councilman
Beauchamp)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
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OLD BUSINESS (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS / SCH ADMIN (102-7-1)
TESTIMONY: Mark Baca, 105 Harbison Ave., spoke in
opposition to meetings being held twice a month.
Gladys Dickson, 2745 E. 14th St., spoke in opposition to
meetings being held twice a month.
Mary Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., spoke in opposition of
having fewer meetings.
Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd St., spoke in opposition to reducing the
number of meetings.
Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th St., spoke in opposition to reducing the
number of meetings.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, that Council
meetings be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 p.m., with Special Meetings or Workshops being held
on an as -needed basis during the remaining Tuesdays of the
month. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
Note: City Attorney Eiser added that the change in Council
meeting times needed to come back as an amendment to the
Municipal Code.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC REQUEST ADMIN (102-1-1)
11. SUBJECT: Letter from Darryl Gorham regarding sewer bills.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Darryl Gorham, 1519 "D" Ave., discussed
three -year -old delinquent sewer bills that had been mailed to
him, and requested that the City work with him in order to
resolve this problem.
ACTION: Mayor Waters asked Mr. Gorham to write a letter
to the City Manager.
PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1)
12. SUBJECT: Letter from P. Sinapati Sotoa, President of the Samoan
Community Council of San Diego requesting funding for their
cultural dance classes.
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OLD BUSINESS (cont.)
PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Mr. Meki Le McMoore, 1405 Earle Drive,
representing the Samoan Community Council of San Diego,
requested CDBG funding for his organization.
ACTION: Mayor Waters advised Mr. Le McMoore that the
CDBG funding deadline for the current year had passed and
that he should speak with CDC Director Paul Desrochers so
that he may be informed of application procedures and future
filing timelines.
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER. No Report.
CITY ATTORNEY. No Report.
OTHER STAFF. No Report.
MAYOR
Mayor Waters read a letter from National City Fire Captain Don Miner
regarding Fire Engineer Michael Lafreniere's battle with cancer, and asked
that we keep him in our prayers. Anyone wishing to help Mr. Lafrenier's
family with donations was asked to contact Mr. Minor.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Morrison commented on his participation as an opening
speaker for California Congress of Government Conference, held in
Monterey, California last week.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the
Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City,
Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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ADJOURNMENT (cont.)
The meeting closed at 8:30 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 8,
2001.
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.
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
TAB # ORGANIZATION PROGRAM REQUESTED
1 Community Development Commission/City CDBG Administration / Planning $ 75,000
„V„ SISIHXH
PUBLIC SERVICE REQUESTS
TAB # ORGANIZATION
2 Boys & Girls Clubs of National City
3 Boys & Girls Clubs of National City
4 Center for Community Solutions
5 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of SD
6 Community Development Commission
7 N. C. Building & Safety Department
8 N.C. Collaborative
9 N.C. Collaborative
10 N.C. Public Library
11 N.C. Parks & Recreation Department
12 N.C. Parks & Recreation Department
13 N.C. Police Department
14 National School District
15 Neighborhood National Bank
16 Occupational Training Services
17 Paradise Creek Educational Park, Inc.
18 South Bay Community Services
19 SW. Center for Asian Pacific American Law
20 Southwestern College
PROGRAM
Academy of Engineering
After -School Transportation Program
Project Safehouse
Financial Stability Workshops
Nutrition Program
Graffiti Removal (25% of Program)
Resource Center Development Specialist
Partnership Project
Library Literacy/Community Computer Srv.Ctr.
Swim Program
Tiny Tots
C.O.P.S. Universal Hiring Program
Safe Streets
Neighborhood Nat'l. Bank -Branch Office
Park Villas Learning Opportunity Center
Teen Apprenticeship Program
N.C. Critical Hours Program
N.C. Asian Pacific American Legal Services
National Youth Sports Program
REQUESTED
$ 18,000
$ 15,725
$ 2,500
$ 20,000
$ 40,000
$ 13,375
$ 26,250
$ 81,900
$ 55,000
$ 21,000
$ 18,000
$ 50,000
$ 10,740
$ 73,000
$ 81,400
$ 6,000
$ 66,800
$ 140,000
$ 12,000
COMMUNITY / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TAB # ORGANIZATION
21 MAAC Project
22 N.C. Building & Safety Department
23 N.C. Building & Safety Department
24 N.C. Building & Safety Department
25 N.C. Collaborative
26 South Cty. Economic Development Council
27* Related Co. of CA / Plaza Manor
* See also tab # 39
PROGRAM
Installation of an elevator / ADA Compliance
Housing Inspection Program
Code Enforcement Pilot Program
Graffiti Removal (75% of Program)
Family Resource Center Remodeling
S. Cty. Partner - Comm. Dev.& Bus. Asst.
Property Rehabilitation / Community Center
REQUESTED
$ 35,000
$ 31,500
$ 50,000
$ 40,125
$ 25,000
$ 41,500
$ 400,000
TAB # ORGANIZATION
28 Community Development Commission
29 N.C. Fire Department
30 N.C. Parks & Recreation Department
31 N.C. Public Works / Engineering
32 N.C. Public Works / Engineering
33 N.C. Public Works / Engineering
34 N.C. Public Works / Engineering
35 N.C. Fire Department
CITY CIP
PROGRAM
N.C. Blvd. Streetscape ( 14th-18th Street )
Fire Equipment
Playground Equipment
Street Widening in Las Palmas Park
2001-02 Alley Improvement Project
Installation of Ped Ramps
Installation of Misc. Concrete Improvements
New Fire Station - SECTION 108 LOAN
REQUESTED
$ 600,000
$ 49,700
$ 100,000
$ 150,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 36,300
TAB # ORGANIZATION
36 Christmas in July
37 Community Development Commission
38 Community Development Commission
39* Related Co. of CA / Plaza Manor
*See also tab # 27
HOME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Housing Rehabilitation
First Time Homebuyers Program
HOME Administration
Property Rehabilitation
REQUESTED
$ 38,000
$ 250,000
$ 70,200
$ 400,000