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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 06-15 CC MINBook 86/Page 156 6/15/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 15, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Martinez, Matienzo, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees, Zapata. Others present: Veronica Cuevas and Kelly Lam, Student Council representatives. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 18 2004, Adjourned Meeting of May 25, 2004, and Regular Meeting of June 1, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke about problems that exist in the city and the need to be proactive rather than reactive. Mr. Hernandez raised questions about the prohibition of parking in alleys. PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Employee Recognition — Adam J. Landa, Assistant Engineer — Civil. Adam Landa was recognized for 25 years of service to the City and presented with his 25-year pin. Employee of the Month Program — Angelica Davis, was recognized as Employee of the Month for June 2004. Saint Florian Awards Employee of the Year — Fire Inspector Robert Drew Firefighter of the Year — Fire Captain Mark Gundert Volunteer of the Year — Gloria Fernandez (TIP) Book 86/Page 157 6/15/04 PRESENTATION (cont.) PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Acting Fire Chief Don Condon, introduced the recipients of the Saint Florian Awards for 2004 and invited the City Council and community members to attend the formal presentation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 16th at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. The three Saint Florian Award winners were presented keys to the City by the City Council Student representatives. Item No. 11 was taken up next. BAYSHORE BIKEWAY PATH ADM (702-11-1) 11. Resolution No. 2004-107: APPROVING THE RENAMING OF THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY SWEETWATER RIVER BRIDGE TO THE "GORDY SHIELDS BAYSHORE BIKEWAY BRIDGE." (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution TESTIMONY: Ron Kelly, representing County Supervisor Greg Cox, spoke in favor of renaming the bridge. Gordy Shields, El Cajon, CA., reviewed the progress of the Bayshore Bikeway and expressed appreciation for the continuing support of both past and present Councilmembers and other elected officials for its completion. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-01-01) 1. Boards, Commissions, Committees: Interviews / Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: To conduct interviews and make appointments. TESTIMONY: The following individuals were present and appeared for an interview for appointment or reappointment: Mary Avery, George Baca, John Bryant, Leticia Camacho, Anne Campbell, Brian Clapper, James Grier, Nathaniel Griggs, Debbie Hernandez, Chuck Howrey, Cheryl Howrey- Colmenero, Bill Kinnney, John Kirk, Lilly Martin, Mary Martin, Janice Martinelli, Juanita Mosley, Patrick O'Connor, Bennett Peji, Frank Pekarek, Susana Peredo, Jess Van Deventer. Book 86/Page 158 6/15/04 INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS (cont.) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-01-01) ACTION: No action was taken. Applicants were notified that they should be present at the July 6, 2004 Council Meeting when appointments will be made. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 and 13 (Resolution Nos. 2004-99 through 2004-109), Item No. 14 (Temporary Signs), Item Nos. 15 and 16 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 17 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 18 through 21 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, Item Nos. 11 and 12 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2004 (506-2-19) 2. Approval of a motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances considered at this meeting and provides that such Ordinances shall be introduced and/or adopted after reading of the title only. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. ELECTIONS 2004 (505-16-1) 3. Resolution No. 2004-99: CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICES AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. ACTION: Adopted. See above. ELECTION (505-16-1) 4. Resolution No. 2004-100: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 159 6/15/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) ELECTION (505-16-1) 5. Resolution No. 2004-101: ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 (406-2-8) 6. Resolution No. 2004-102: INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT INA SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 (406-2-8) 7. Resolution No. 2004-103: APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 (406-2-8) 8. Resolution No. 2004-104: DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-29) 9. Resolution No. 2004-105: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT FUNDING. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 160 6/15/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) BUDGET FY 2003-2004 (206-1-19) 10. Resolution No. 2004-106: SELECTING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BAYSHORE BIKEWAY PATH ADM (702-11-1) 11. Resolution No. 2004-107: APPROVING THE RENAMING OF THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY SWEETWATER RIVER BRIDGE TO THE "GORDY SHIELDS BAYSHORE BIKEWAY BRIDGE." (City Manager) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. CONTRACT (C2004-27) 12. Resolution No. 2004-108: ESTABLISHING A LIEN TRANSFER FEE FOR DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2004-108. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2002-27) 13. Resolution No. 2004-109: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 800 Mhz COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C97-6) 14. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY SIGNS PLACED AT NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT FACILITY. (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 15. Warrant Register No. 47. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,268,824.90. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 86/Page 161 6/15/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 16. Warrant Register No. 48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $396,555.48. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2004 (204-1-19) 17. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 2004, 2004. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 18. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Allstate Indemnity Insured: Rosa Isela Bautista. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 19. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Christopher Lee Frisbee. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 20. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Michael J. Crone. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 21. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Diane Gausey. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. PUBLIC HEARING WEED ABATEMENT 2004 (402-3-5) 22. Public Hearing - 2003-2004 Weed Abatement Public Hearing. Continuance from June 1, 2004 City Council Meeting. (Fire) Refer to Item No. 23 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of Report and Account as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The hearing was closed. Book 86/Page 162 6/15/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS WEED ABATEMENT 2004 (402-3-5) 23. Resolution No. 2004-110: AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE 2003-2004 WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC HEARING FINDINGS. (Fire) Refer to Item No. 22 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, to cut the assessment for the one parcel in half. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2004-110. Carried by the following vote; to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab, Inzunza; Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW / RECLASS (604-1-1) 24. Resolution No. 2004-111: APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW AT -WILL POSITION OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE AT A SALARY BAND OF $2,615.68 TO $3,179.33 PER MONTH. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the new full-time position with one-half of the position to be filled by the existing part-time receptionist and one-half to be chosen, managed and supervised by the City Council Office. The second was withdrawn. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the position for one year as a contract position with the person to be chosen and supervised by the Council following the human resources procedure for hiring. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: Parra. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2004-30) 25. Resolution No. 2004-112: APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION AND BOND ELECTION AND ISSUANCE. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. Book 86/Page 163 6/15/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-30) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve Resolution No. 2004-112. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1) 26. Resolution No. 2004-113: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF A STIPEND FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke against the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, that the City will reimburse members for lost time from work. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to deny the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Inzunza, Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 27. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 PERTAINING TO BUSINESS TAX LICENSING AND CHAPTER 6.20 PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL RENTALS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2247. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEV BD ADM (101-14-1) 28. SUBJECT: South Bay Rapid Transit Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Jennifer Williamson from SANDAG made a PowerPoint presentation on the status of the South Bay Rapid Transit Plan. ACTION: No action was taken. Book 86/Page 164 6/15/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 29. SUBJECT: Request that the City of National City give Ariana Finnell, Student Representative, a $500 scholarship to be paid out of National City's donation fund. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, that $500 scholarships be given every year to student Council representatives starting with Arianna Finell. Mayor Inzunza requested that the motion be amended to include, that the scholarship include an invoice from an institution of higher learning and that the money come out of a donation fund identified by the Mayor. The maker of the motion accepted the proposed amendment. Mayor Inzunza seconded the motion as amended. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 30. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — San Diego Auto Connection — Used Car Sale June 23, 2004 — July 5, 2004. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: It was reported by staff that the property owner of the site where the proposed TUP activity was to be held (Agenda Item Nos. 30, 31, and 32), has withdrawn permission to use their property. For that reason, it is recommended that Item Nos. 30, 31 and 32 be denied. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to deny the TUP applications for San Diego Auto Connection (Agenda Item Nos. 30, 31 and 32). Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 31. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — San Diego Auto Connection — Used Car Sale August 25, 2004 — September 6, 2004. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Denied. See Item No. 30. Book 86/Page 165 6/15/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 32. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — San Diego Auto Connection — Used Car Sale October 6, 2004 — October 18, 2004. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Denied. See Item No. 30. BUDGET FY 2004-2005 (206-1-20) 33. SUBJECT: Budget Overview for FY 2004-05. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Provide comment on City Manager's proposed budget and listen to public input. TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata reported that the City's FY 2004-2005 Budget of $59 million is $7 million more than last year and involves no lay-offs or service cuts. ACTION: None. COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 34. SUBJECT: Removal of temporary signs from public right-of-way. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. Staff was asked to be aware of the problem. COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 35. SUBJECT: Discussion of Parks & Recreation Department's custodial fee deposit. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: Charge a deposit for use and clean up of our parks. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, the City Council approve a custodial fee deposit and Council work with Park and Recreation to work out the details. Motion died for lack of second. It was suggested that the issue be considered by the Fee Committee. No action was taken. Book 86/Page 166 6/15/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 36. SUBJECT: Discussion of purchase of a 2005 GEM electric vehicle. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to roll this over to the next budget and bring it back to the City Council. Carried by unanimous vote. MILITARY, CIVIC AND SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY BD (101-40-1) 37. SUBJECT: Discussion regarding forming a new Council Advisory Board called "Military, Civic and Special Events Advisory Board." (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to have a Council Advisory Board regarding military and civic events. Carried by unanimous vote. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEV BD ADM (101-14-1) 38. SUBJECT: Mayor's appointment to MTDB Board. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Inzunza stated he was no longer able to serve on MTDB and nominated Councilman Morrison as the City's representative. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR APPOINT ADM (101-20-1) 39. SUBJECT: Mayor's appointment to Vice Mayor. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Ungab, to nominate Councilman Ungab to Vice Mayor for six months. Motion failed by the following vote; to -wit: Ayes: Ungab, Inzunza. Nays: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to Book 86/Page 167 6/15/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) VICE MAYOR APPOINT ADM (101-20-1) appoint Vice Mayor Parra for a full twelve months. Maker and second agreed to amend the motion to be, for six months rather than twelve. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST / COMMENTS (102-1-1) 40. SUBJECT: Letter from Robert E. Cole praising Ray Crawford, Parking Regulation Officer, for his fine work. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. STAFF City Manager Zapata publicly announced and invited the public to attend the meet -and -greet session for Police Chief candidates scheduled for June 24th at the Seniors Center. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Ungab reported that he and the City Manager met with the President of San Diego State University to discuss the reasons for their decision to suspend classes in National City. Councilman Morrison advised that he will place the TransNet measure on the July 6th agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor of former President Ronald Reagan to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on June 22nd at 8:30 a.m., to be held in the Large Conference Room, Civic Center. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:36 p.m. Book 86/Page 168 6/15/04 ADJOURNMENT (cont.) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 6, 2004. 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.