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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03-19 CC MINBook 84/Page 59 3/19/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 19, 2002 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, Zarate, Waters. Councilmembers absent: Morrison Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the Invocation by Councilmember Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2002, and the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 12, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Fire Chief Randy Kimble introduce his new employees, Jeremy Lugo / Firefighter and Ernesto Diaz, Firefighter. Mr. Lugo and Mr. Diaz stood and were recognized by those present. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 2002 as: "EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and presented to Battalion Chief Don Condon. Book 84/Page 60 3/19/02 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Ms. Maria Graham, 903 Ethel Pl., appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Commission or the Housing and Community Development Committee. Ms. Leticia Quintero, 303 East 2nd St., appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on the Housing and Community Development Committee. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEV ADMIN (406-2-9) COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVEST CHAS (406-2-4) BLOCK GRANT PROG ADMIN (406-1-17) 1. Public Hearing — To review the Draft FY 2002-2003 Annual Plan Document including proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program Budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (Community Development Commission) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Consider public comment and continue the hearing. TESTIMONY: Mr. Tim Hall, Boys & Girls Club representative, spoke in favor of their funding requests for Transportation Costs and Gym Floor Replacement. Kathleen Trees, Building & Safety Dept., spoke in favor of funding requests for Graffiti Removal, Housing Inspection and Code Enforcement. Kevin Killacky, National City Fire Fighter, expressed concern that there in no longer a National City Crisis Team. Monica O'Hara, National City Public Library, spoke in favor of the Library Services funding request. Book 84/Page 61 3/19/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) Jim Ruiz, Park & Recreation Dept., spoke in favor of funding for the Swim Program and Tiny Tots. Carlos Barragan, Community Youth Athletic Center, spoke in favor of their funding request. Jose Rubio, MAAC Project, spoke in favor of their funding request. Paul Desrochers, CDC Executive Director, spoke in favor of the CDC funding requests. Kathryn Lembo, South Bay Community Services, spoke in favor of the Critical Hours Program. Alannah Sinclaire, representing Oaks & Acorns, spoke in favor of funding for their program. Tim Stutler, Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law, spoke of favor of their funding request for legal services. Janice Martinelli, National City Historical Society, spoke in favor of funding for Granger Music Hall. Don Condon, Fire Department Battalion Chief, spoke in favor of the Fire Department's funding requests. Cecilia Kirk, Director, Christmas in July, spoke in favor of their request for HOME funds. Burt Myers, City Engineer, spoke in favor of the Engineering and Public Works Department requests. Norma Chavez and Mitch Thompson appeared on behalf of the MAAC Project request for HOME funds. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to continue the hearing to April 16t. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 5 (Resolution Nos. 2002-39 through 2002-42), Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Warrant Registers Nos. 36 and 37), Item No. 8 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item Nos. 9, 11 and 12 (Claims for Damages), Item No. 10 (Denial of Leave to Present Late Claim). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, Item No. 12 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, the Leave to File a Late Claim be denied, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Book 84/Page 62 3/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) BUDGET TRANSFERS 2002 (206-2-18) 2. Resolution No. 2002- 39. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $100,265 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE TO THE EXPERT AND CONSULTANT SERVICES ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICES." (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFERS 2002 (206-2-18) 3. Resolution No. 2002-40. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $19,000 FROM THE UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE, 303-2501 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ACCOUNT, 630-409-500-598-8011, AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE FOR THE CITY HALL AND POLICE FACILITY BUILDINGS INTEGRATED SECURITY / FIRE ALARM / ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) 4. Resolution No. 2002- 41. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21 (PHASE IV) ON HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM 24TH STREET TO 30TH STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-17) 5. Resolution No. 2002-42. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CONRAD BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE INFRAS 1'RUCTURE VALUATION SERVICES." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 84/Page 63 3/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 6. Warrant Register No. 36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $989,762.16 (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 7. Warrant Register No. 37. Ratification of Demands in the amount of Ratification of Demands in the amount of $297,284.39 ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2002 (204-1-17) 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of January 31, 2002. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 9. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Richard J. Edwords. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 10. SUBJECT: Denial of Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim: Richard J. Edwords. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 11. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Michael Verdugo. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Cecilia Morales and Carlos Sotelo. (City Clerk) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, to deny the claim and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Absent: Morrison. Book 84/Page 64 3/19/02 NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL ADMIN (704-1-1) 13. SUBJECT: Request from Granger Junior High School to use portable stage and 200 chairs. (Parks & Recreation). RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request for June 13th. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 14. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center by the South Bay Family YMCA and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request, excluding the custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Council of Filipino Organizations (COPAO) Philippine Faire 2002 (June 8-9). (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and, if approved, direct staff to charge the City's costs of $4553.00 to account 001-409-000-650 #9009 and deny use of the stage. TESTIMONY: Rita Buencamino, 1051 Eaglewood Pl., Chula Vista, appeared on behalf of COPAO, responded to questions and provided information. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to approve staff recommendation including denial of use of the stage. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 65 3/19/02 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL 16. SUBJECT: Scheduling of a Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission and other City Boards and Commissions regarding a presentation on Drug Issues in National City and the Region, to be held in the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. (Councilman Beauchamp) ACTION: Councilman Beauchamp proposed that there be a called community meeting with the Planning Commission for the formal purpose of hearing the presentation and asking questions and that other board and commission members be invited. There was discussion about the need for a called meeting. The consensus was that the presentation be scheduled on April 30th as a joint meeting. There was not vote. Councilman Beauchamp expressed concern about the need for stop -gap funding to maintain the activities of the former Crisis Team and requested staff review. Mr. Beauchamp also requested staff: look into the sunset provisions of State Law relating to skateboard park liability protection for the City; look into the problem involving the fence at the Tecolote Project; and keep track of the 'Safe Routes to School' funding for next year. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Laverne Mitchell, 308 E 22nd St., requested consideration be given to removing or modifying the 'no parking' prohibitions of Parking District 'A' near 22nd St. Book 84/Page 66 3/19/02 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Juana Guzman, 220 E 22nd Street, # 105, spoke in favor of modifying or eliminating the parking prohibition in her neighborhood. Salvadore Villacana spoke in favor of eliminating the 'no parking' signs The matter was referred to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:21 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2002. 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.