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Home My WebLink About1998 02-17 CC MINBook 80/Page 38 2/17/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 17, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present, Berkuti, Bettencourt, Bouse, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hradecky, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, 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 Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 10, 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-12-1) Ms. Bernice Chunn called to advise that she was not able to attend the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1 and 2 (Resolution Nos. 98-20, 98-21), and Item No. 3 (Warrant Register No. 31). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 39 2/17/98 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) 1. Resolution No. 98-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMI"I' 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, INC. CASE FILE NO. CUP-1997-6". (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C94-34) 2. Resolution No. 98-21. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO PORT DISTRICT POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT". (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-12) 3. Warrant Register #31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $286,794.76 (Warrant Nos. 147537 through 147666 inclusive excepting none /103698 through 103728 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C91-21) N.C. TRANSIT PARATRANSIT PLAN (TDA FUNDS) (805-1-4) 4. Resolution No. 98-22. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND TIIE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MTDB) ALLOWING THE MTDB TO REGULATE PARATRANSIT VEHICLES (TAXICABS, ETC.) OPERATING IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". (Police) Book 80/Page 40 2/17/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to approve the contract for five (5) years through June 20, 2003. TESTIMONY: Ben Benson, representing Red Cab Co., 1325 Carol Pl., spoke in favor of the Resolution but requested more cab permits for National City. Barbara Lupro, Paratransit Administrator for MTDB, 1 125 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, answered questions from the Council. Revenue Collections Supervisor Terri Bettencourt provided information on the number of business licenses currently issued to cabs in the city. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to approve Resolution No. 98-22 and return with follow-up information in about 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 5. "AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.74 TO TITLE 6 OF TI-IE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SERVICE STATIONS". (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in favor of the Ordinance: Jan Speelman, 16750 Hale Avenue, Irvine. Michael Wickham, 1020 Smokey Drive, Chula Vista. Duane Bernard, 1529 Vanessa Circle, Encinitas. Jerry Saddler, 1540 Plaza Blvd. Book 80/Page 41 2/17/98 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be read by title only, Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 6. Ordinance No. 98-2141. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPEALING CHAPTER 6.45 REGARDING GARAGE SALES AND REPEALING SECTION 7.21.120, AND ADDING CHAPTER 7.21 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE GARAGE, YARD AND RUMMAGE SALES". (City Attorney) 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 Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Ordinance No. 98-2141. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 7. Ordinance No. 98-2142. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF TI-IE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.45 REGARDING SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS". (Police) 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 Council adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 98-2142. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 42 2/17/98 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ADMIN (102-14-2) 8. SUBJECT: Letter from David Nagy, President of "Christmas in July" requesting a waiver of Condition No. 19 for the "Christmas in July --Five House Subdivision". TESTIMONY: David Sheldon, representing "Christmas in July", spoke in favor of the request to waive Condition No. 19, and answered questions. City Attorney George Eiser questioned the legality of modifng a condition of an approved subdivision map. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to deny the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-27-1) 9. SUBJECT: Project Area Committee (PAC) vacancy. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended accepting the recommendation of the PAC by placing Ms. Louise Branch on the PAC, and filing the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 10. SUBJECT: Use of Community Building by County Health on one Monday evening per month through June 1998 on a continuous basis, and waiver of fees. First use would be 23 February, 1998. RECOMMENDATION: None.. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, tic approve the request. Councilwoman Zarate recommended that the County pay half of the fees. The maker and second agreed to include in the motion that the County pay for half of the required fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 43 2/17/98 NEW BUSINESS (continued) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Califormula Broadcasting/ Z-90, X99, and Radio Latina. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approving the Application for A Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Maggie Araiza, representing the Califormula Broadcasting Group, 1229 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, spoke in favor of the request, requested a date change to April 1 lth and answered questions. ACTION: Moved by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, to approve the Temporary Use Permit subject to all conditions of staff the date be changed to April 11. 1998. and the event to run from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY 12. Closed Session Report - Briseno. (No action required) OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter from residents of Palm Avenue expressing appreciation to the Park and Recreation Department for the clean-up of the 2000 block of Palm Avenue. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate reported on the Census Symposium held on February 5th, which she chaired. Councilwoman Zarate emphasized the economic importance of getting a complete and accurate census for the city and suggested a public relations effort is needed this time to educate the public. Discussion followed on the need for a formal city -initiated out -reach program. Book 80/Page 44 2/17/98 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp reported on the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) Railroad Subcommittee of which he is Chairman and the proposal to use funds from MTDB and the railroad as well as in -kind labor to open tunnel number 8 on the east line. There are also plans to approach the Port District for additional support. Councilman Morrison commented on recent advertisement and public relations spots for the MTDB and the Port District that seem to convey that MTDB and the Port are made up of only the City of San Diego. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. CLOSED SESSION Note: The Closed session was not held. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - One Potential Case. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - February 24, 1998 - at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:51 p.m. CIT CLERK Book 80/Page 45 2/17/98 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 24, 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. 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