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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 20, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters.
Administrative officials present: Bettencourt, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser,
Hodges, Hradecky, Kimble, Kossyta, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post,
Williams.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager
Tom McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Beauchamp.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Morrison seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 13.. 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Waters asked Victoria Waters, President of the Boys & Girls Club,
to come forward. Ms. Waters came forward and presented the Mayor and
Council with commemorative Super Bowl Coca Cola bottles.
PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2)
Mayor Waters requested that Planning Director Roger Post introduce his
new employee, Alexander Behr/Code Conformance Officer. Mr. Behr
stood and was recognized by those present.
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PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (continued)
Mayor Waters also requested that Police Chief Anthony DiCerchio
introduce his new employees, Denise Pearson/Police Dispatcher and Joseph
Lechnir/Police Officer. Ms. Pearson and Mr. Lechnir stood and were
recognized.
Police Chief DiCerchio announced that the National City Police Department
won the First Place Law Enforcement Spirit Award in the Martin Luther
King Parade for the department "which best exemplifies the spirit of Dr.
King's dream".
MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2)
San Diego County Water Authority - Christine Frahm
Mr. Frank Chenelle, Board Member, San Diego County Water Authority,
introduced the Director of the San Diego County Water Authority
(SDCWA), Christine Frahm. Ms. Frahm gave a brief overview of the
recent contract that was announced between the Imperial Irrigation District
and the SDCWA, reviewed recent litigation important to the District and
detailed the improved water availability that will result for the San Diego
region.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1)
Mayor Waters withdrew his recommendation for the Traffic Safety
Committee and recommended that Fred Soto be appointed to the Housing
and Community Development Committee.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor
of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
City Clerk Dalla administered the oath to Mr. Soto.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 through 3
(Resolution Nos. 98-5, 98-6, and 98-7), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No.
27) and Item No. 5 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by
Zarate, to approve Iterr_Nos, 1, 2, and 4, and deny the Claims for Damages.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-9-10)
1. Resolution No. 98-5. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MODIFYING APPROVED
CONDITIONS ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP-1994-
14 FOR A CHURCH AT 330 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD,
DELETING CONDITION 7 OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-143 FOR
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. CASE FILE NO. M2-CUP-
1994-14". (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1)
BUDGET TRANSFERS 1998 (206-2-13)
2. Resolution No. 98-6. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING AND
TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED
RESERVES TO PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
FOR REPAIRS TO THE FIRE DAMAGED EL TOYON PARK
BUILDING". (Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C98-2)
3. Resolution No. 98-7. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN
ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
OF THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE, BRIDGE NO.
57C-679 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. 5066 (004) ENGINEERING
SPEC. NO. 92-15". (Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to approve
Resolution No. 98-7. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Beauchamp. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp
disclosed the reason for his abstention is because he has done
business with the adjoining property owner.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-12)
4. Warrant Register #27. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$387,828.85 (Warrant Nos. 146944 through 147114 inclusive
excepting none /103584 through 103627 inclusive). (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-142)
5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Jonathon Brian Robinett. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
GRANT/TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT (206-4-19)
6. Resolution No. 98-8. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT AND EXPEND THE
NATIONAL CITY SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENDERS PROGRAM
(STOP) GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY". (Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approving the cost
recovery resolution in the amount of $150.00 with the following
breakdown: $125.00 to STOP fund; $25.00 to City's general fund.
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NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued)
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to
approve Resolution No. 98-8. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C98-3)
POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2)
7. Resolution No. 98-9. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WARNER
GROUP FOR SERVICES RELATED TO A COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH SYSTEM AND MOBILE DATA COMPUTING
SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT". (Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the Resolution be
approved.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to
approve Resolution No. 98-9. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinances be introduced by
title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13)
8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY REPEALING CHAPTER 6.45 REGARDING
GARAGE SALES AND REPEALING SECTION 7.20.120, AND
ADDING CHAPTER 7.21 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REGULATE GARAGE, YARD AND RUMMAGE SALES". (City
Attorney)
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MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13)
9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.45
REGARDING SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS".
(Police)
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title
only. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13)
10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTERS 1.12, 1.20,
1.36, 1.44 AND 1.48 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING GENERAL PROVISIONS, TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 2.28, REGARDING ADMINISTRATION, TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 7.02, REGARDING PROPERTY CONSERVATION
AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE CODE AND TITLE 15,
CHAPTER 15.04, REGARDING BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION".
NOTE: Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance and Proof of
Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be
adopted.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, th
Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1)
11. SUBJECT: LAFCO study of San Diego County fire protection
services. (Fire)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City
participate in the LAFCO survey related to the consolidation of San
Diego County fire protection services, and that the Fire Chief provide
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
a copy of the LAFCO survey letter (prior to the survey) and a copy of
the completed survey to the Firefighters' Association.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
12. SUBJECT: Use of Community Center tables by Boys & Girls Club
for 25 January and for a March date, including interim storage and
waiver of fees. (Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Boys & Girls
Club be authorized to use 16 tables for the 25 January event and for
the March Casino night, that interim storage without use at the boys
and Girls club be approved, and that fees be waived.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to
approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14)
13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Success Instrument.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the
Application For A Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to
approve the TUP subject to all conditions of staff.. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1)
14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit to allow
live entertainment (Karaoke) within the existing Max's restaurant at
500 E. 8th Street.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1)
15. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for the sale
of beer, wine, and distilled spirits within a new drug store proposed at
1201 E. Plaza Boulevard. Applicant: Leads, Inc. for American
Stores (SAV-ON), Case File Nos.: CUP-1997-6/IS-1997-11.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to set
this item for hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER - No Report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No Report.
OTHER STAFF - No Report.
MAYOR
Mayor Waters reminded everyone about the Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast on January 21, 1998.
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CITY COUNCIL
Councilwoman Zarate thanked the Police Chief for the small badge pin.
Vice Mayor Inzunza thanked Mayor Waters for his cooperation on one of
the agenda items and for recommending an alternative course of action that
benefited everyone.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, thanked the staff for their assistance
and for doing a good job.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING
LITIGATION - Government Code section 54956.9(a). Wess Briseno
v. City of National City.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to hold the closed session.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmembers left the Chamber at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmembers returned to the Chamber at 5:09 p.m.
All members were present.
There was nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to dispense with the Next
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on January 27, 1998 and to
adjourn to January 27, 1998 - at 3:00 p.m, - Council Chambers, Civic
Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The meeting closed at 5:10 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Adjourned Meeting of January
27, 1998.
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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