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Home My WebLink About1998 03-17 CC MINBook 80/Page 62 3/17/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 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, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McAvoy, Morse, Myers, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the invocation by Councilman Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10. 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Fire Chief Randy Kimble introduce his new employee, Deborah McEnery/Senior Office Assistant. Ms. McEnery stood and was recognized by those present. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza introduced Ms. Bernice Chunn, 921 Olive Avenue, Book 80/Page 63 3/17/98 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (continued) National City. Ms. Chunn explained her interest in serving on the Housing and Community Development Commission and answered questions from Council. PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Ronald J. Detzer and Richard Knutson be reappointed to the Planning Commission for terms ending March 31, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to continue this item for one month to allow other interested citizens the opportunity to apply and be interviewed. Carried by unanimous vote. It was the consensus of the Council that all interested new applicants would be interviewed up to and including April 14, 1998 and the final selection would be made on April 21, 1998. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item Nos. 1. and 2 (Resolution Nos. 98-31 and 98-32), Item No. 3 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item No. 4 (Maytime Band Review). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-9) GRANT/PETROLEUM VIOLATORS ESCROW ACCOUNT (PVEA) (206-4-18) 1. Resolution No. 98-31. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR FUNDING AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT (PVEA) PROJECT FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AT THE CIVIC CENTER". (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 64 3/17/98 BUDGET 97-98 (206-1-13) 2. Resolution No. 98-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98". (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1998 (204-1-13) 3. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 1998. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 4. SUBJECT: Request to enter antique fire engine in the Maytime Band Review. (Fire) ACTION: Approved. See above. OLD BUSINESS FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 5. SUBJECT: Fire Department Fiscal Year 1997-98 Planning. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: Fire Chief Randy Kimble reviewed and outlined the planning process and activities culminating in preparation of the Fire Department Fiscal Year Plan. Bill Reed, President of the National City Firefighters' Association (NCFFA), Local 2744, said a great deal of work by many people went into preparation of the document; it is a start. Many of the tangible issues have been addressed. The intangibles will take longer. ACTION: Report accepted and filed. TELEPHONE SYSTEM/CITY (908-1-1) 6. SUBJECT: Pending split of 619 area code. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council send a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission stating concerns. Book 80/Page 65 3/17/98 TELEPHONE SYSTEM/CITY (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to send a letter and to work with the Chamber of Commerce and business community to solicit input and support. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) CELLULAR RADIO/TELEPHONE FACILITIES (908-1-3) 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunications facility at the existing Plaza Bonita Mall identification sign. Case File No. CUP-1997-8. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Notice of Decision filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Los Ninos. (Building) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the Application for A Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, 14 approve the TUP with all conditions of staff and to grant the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. Book 80/Page 66 3/17/98 CITY ATTORNEY 9. Report - Regulations Pertaining to Shopping Carts. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their help in dealing with issues she raised last week. Mrs. Richards asked how to get rid of the shopping cart in her back yard. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read an item dealing with the Tidelands Avenue improvements bid that was awarded by the Port District and read an article about the new 24th Street directional signs at the I-5 ramp. Mayor Waters also read a letter from the Fair Housing Council requesting permission to hold a pizza party on April 28th to announce their contest winners. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate said she was in receipt of a letter from a citizen complaining about the condition of the bathrooms in Kimball and El Toyon Parks and requested the City Manager provide information on the maintenance schedule for the restroom facilities. Councilman Morrison reported that the new owners of the former County dump announced a rate increase. Councilman Morrison said the new rate will not apply to National City but we will be responsible for developing and paying for our own household hazardous waste program after July 1st. Mr. Morrison requested a report be placed on the agenda for the RFP process for our State Legislative representation. Councilman Beauchamp reported that the City has not requested any flaggers from the San Diego Trolley to assist in graffiti removal along the tracks since November or December. Councilman Beauchamp requested that any questions or future requests for flaggers be coordinated directly through him and he will contact the management of the Trolley. Book 80/Page 67 3/17/98 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 24, 1998 - at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:28 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 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. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.