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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 04-16 CC MINBook 84/Page 78 4/16/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 16, 2002 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, Morse, McCabe, Myers, Post, 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 Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2002 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 2002, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 11, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Closed Session items were taken up next. CLOSED SESSIONS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Randy Kimble Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Claim of Christina Osuna Book 84/Page 79 4/16/02 CLOSED SESSIONS (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 6:05 p.m. Councilmembers reconvened at 6:20 p.m. All members were present. City Attorney Eiser reported that the City Council took action in Closed Session regarding Labor Negotiations and that if it was the Council's desire, it would be appropriate to bring onto the Agenda corresponding Resolutions for a public vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to bring Resolutions onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS — MOU 2001-2004 (605-6-7) Resolution No. 2002-55. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-02, 2002-03, AND 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004." (Personnel) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL ADMIN (604-6-1) Resolution No. 2002-56. "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (Personnel) Book 84/Page 80 4/16/02 PERSONNEL ADMIN (cont.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS FIREFIGHTERS - MOU 2001-2004 (605-6-7) Resolution No. 2002-57. "RESOLUTION OF TI-IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ELECTING TO PAY AND REPORT THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS ("EPMC") FOR ALL FIRE SAFETY MEMBERS." (Personnel) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Overview of League of California Cities Grassroots Network Catherine Hill, Regional Grass Roots Representative from the League of California Cities, introduced herself and explained future plans and activities the network will be undertaking. Phyllis Brooks, a student and intern in the Office of Congressman Bob Filner, introduced herself to the City Council. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2002 to be: "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 84/Page 81 4/16/02 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Mr. Inzunza announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Roger Morris be appointed to serve on the Housing and Development Commission Committee, for a term ending April 28, 2004, and that Rosemary Peyron be reappointed to serve on the Housing and Development Commission Committee, for a term ending April 16, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of appointing Roger Morris. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of reappointing Rosemary Peyron. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mr. Morris and Ms. Peyron. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) 1. Continued Public Hearing to review the Draft FY 2002-03 Annual Plan document including proposed Community Development block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. Continued from March 19, 2002 Council meeting. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item 11 Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the public hearing be held, and approval of the draft 2001-2002 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME program's budgets' and authorize CDC staff to submit said plans to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, the Public Hearing be closed . Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 82 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) The City Council then took up consideration of individual funding requests beginning with the Administration category. ADMINISTRATION: ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $75,000 for CDBG ADMINISTRATION. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC SERVICES: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $15,725 for the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AFTER - SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, in favor of $14,875 for GRAFFITI REMOVAL. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $7,000 for the CITY TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $45,000 for NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $21,000 for NATIONAL CITY SWIM PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $18,000 for the TINY TOTS PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 83 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) PUBLIC SERVICES: (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40,000 for COMMUNITY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $30,000 for the CDC SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. (Note: This item was taken -up again later in the meeting. See below.) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, no funds be allocated to DEBT & CREDIT COUNSELING. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $25,000 for NATIONAL CITY COLLABORATIVE CRITICAL HOURS PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, no funds be allocated to SENIOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, no funds be allocated for LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $5,000 for SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 84 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) COMMUNITY / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, in favor of $80,000 for the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GYMNASIUM WOOD FLOOR PROJECT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $44,625 for GRAFFITI REMOVAL. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate in favor of $34,500 for the CITY HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $50,000 for the CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, no funds be allocated for MAAC PROJECTS HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $10,000 for GRANGER MUSIC HALL. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $20,000 for COMMUNITY YOUTH ATHLETIC CENTER REROOFING PROJECT. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 85 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) CITY CIP: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $500,000 for NATIONAL CITY BLVD STREETSCAPE. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, in favor of $50,000 for PEDESTRIAN RAMPS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $50,000 for MISC. CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, no funds were allocated for ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, no funds were allocated for TRAFFIC SIGNAL N.C. BLVD / 14111 STREET. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $30,000 for THE MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER FLOOR REPLACEMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $65,100 for FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $30,000 for FIRE STATION # 10 EXHAUST SYSTEM. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 86 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) CITY CIP: (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $169,175 for FIRE STATION REPLACEMENT FUND DESIGN ACCOUNT. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC SERVICES It was reported by staff that the amount authorized by the City Council for PUBLIC SERVICES exceeded the amount allowed for that category by $2850. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to reduce SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM by $2850 for an approved amount of $27,150. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Mayor Waters clarified that his vote should be recorded as a Nay; against the motion. HOME PROGRAM BUDGET ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $69,500 for ADMINISTRATION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $290,000 for AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $250,000 for FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 87 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) HOME PROGRAM BUDGET: (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $50,000 for SINGLE FAMILY HOME OWNERSHIP. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Zarate. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $40,000 for HOME REPAIR. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 11 was taken up next. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) 11. Resolution No. 2002-53. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE 2002-03 ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT ("HOME") PROGRAM BUDGETS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSITION A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) 2. Public Hearing to adopt the Five -Year 2002-07 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and Transnet Projects update. (Engineering) Refer to Item No. 12 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the public hearing be held. Book 84/Page 88 4/16/02 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) PROPOSITION A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The hearing was closed. Councilmember Morrison left the Chamber at 8:10 p.m. and returned at 8:12 p.m. Item No. 12 was taken up next. PROPOSITION A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) 12. Resolution No. 2002-54. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE FIVE- YEAR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ("RTIP") AND TRANSET PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2007." (Engineering) Refer to item No. 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Waters, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Abstain: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 3 through 5 (Resolution Nos. 2002-50 through 2002-52), Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 8 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item No. 9 (Claim for Damages) and Item No. 10 (Request to enter antique fire engine in the Maytime Band Review). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Abstain: None. Book 84/Page 89 4/16/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) ELECTION MAR 2002 / LIBRARY BOND MEASURE (505-14-1) 3. Resolution No. 2002-50. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2002, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 4. Resolution No. 2002-51. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $16,000 IN FY 2001/2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND RE - APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-21) 5. Resolution No. 2002-52. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS ON PLAZA BOULEVARD FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO EUCLID AVENUE (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 99-9)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 6. Warrant Register No. 40. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $882,366.66. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 7. Warrant Register No. 41. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $207,483.15. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 84/Page 90 4/16/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1999 (204-1-17) 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 2002. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 9. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Blanca Nuno. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 10. SUBJECT: Request to enter antique fire engine in the Maytime Band Review. (Fire) ACTION: Approved. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2002 (406-1-17) 11. Resolution No. 2002-53. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE 2002-03 ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("COB") AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT ("HOME") PROGRAM BUDGETS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 1 ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. PROPOSITION A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1) 12. Resolution No. 2002-54. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE FIVE- YEAR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ("RTIP") AND TRANSET PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2007." (Engineering) Refer to Item No. 2 ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. Book 84/Page 91 4/16/02 OLD BUSINESS PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN (801-1-1) 13. SUBJECT: Modifications to Parking District "A," Public Hearing. (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to set for Public Hearing on May 14, 2002 in the Martin Luther King Community Center; and to include all residents on "B" and "C" Avenue between 20th and 22❑d Streets, existing parking district "A" residents and Park Apartment residents in the Notice of Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 14. SUBJECT: Letter from Jim Lantry, Legislative Advocate requesting support to the Jamul Indian Village for an economic development project. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Jim Lantry, 12918 Harwick Lane, San Diego, requested support for the expansion of the Reservation from six acres to 101 acres. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to sign a letter of support.. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Councilmember Beauchamp abstained due to the contractual relationship his company has with the Reservation to perform environmental work. NEW BUSINESS METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1) 15. SUBJECT: Status Report on the South Bay Transit First Study. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Book 84/Page 92 4/16/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Maytime Band Review Corp. — Maytime Band Review Parade. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all Conditions of Approval, and approve the waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the request, and grant the waiver of all fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Friends of the Library & National City Library — National City Literacy Celebration. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request, and grant the waiver of fee. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility at Sweetwater Heights Centennial Park. Applicant: Richard Connor Riley & Associates for Sprint PCS. Case File No. CUP-2001-2. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Robert Krebs, representing Sprint PCS, responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 93 4/16/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 19. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a church at 3142 Plaza Boulevard, Suites F through H. (Applicant: Ablaze for Jesus Ministries) (Case File No.: CUP-2002-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Note: Councilman Morrison announced that he lives within 300 feet of the proposed development and left the dais to address the City Council as a private citizen. TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Ave., requested the Notice of Decision be set for a Public Hearing. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, to set for public hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Morrison. Councilmember Morrison abstained due to the fact that he lives within 300 feet of the subject property. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters congratulated the National City Police Dispatchers for recent honors they received and for a nice article in the newspaper. POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 20. Border Issues — Effect and impact of the drug trade in National City as it relates to violence and community welfare. ACTION: It was clarified that it would not be necessary for the planned presentation on April 30th to be a formal or special meeting. Book 84/Page 94 4/16/02 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Inzunza advised the Council that he was reviewing and consulting with various legal experts on making the changes necessary to permit future National City water board appointees to be currently elected National City officials. Councilman Morrison provided an update on Regional Government activities and progress. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. CLOSED SESSIONS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Randy Kimble Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Claim of Christina Osuna ACTION: These items were taken up earlier in the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adjourn to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday., May 7, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. i. 1 4L CITY C RK Book 84/Page 95 4/16/02 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2002. lL 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.