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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 01-20 CC MINBook 80/Page 9 1/20/98 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. Book 80/Page 10 1/20/98 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. Book 80/Page 11 1/20/98 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 Book 80/Page 12 1/20/98 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. Book 80/Page 13 1/20/98 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) Book 80/Page 14 1/20/98 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 Book 80/Page 15 1/20/98 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. 1 Book 80/Page 16 1/20/98 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. Book 80/Page 17 1 /20/98 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. Book 80/Page 18 1/20/98 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 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.