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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05-12 CC MINBook 80/Page 118 5/12/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 12, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Campbell, DiCerchio, Dalla, Eiser, Kimble, 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 21. 1998 and May 5, 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mr. Reynolds, Manager, from Sweetwater Authority, regarding water rates. Mayor Waters announced that the presentation would be made at the next meeting. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety provided there is someone present to accept them. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 119 5/12/98 The Proclamation proclaiming May 15, 1998 to be "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Police Sergeant Lewis Balke. The Proclamation proclaiming May 16, 1998 to be "CPR DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Fire Chief Randy Kimble. The Proclamation proclaiming May 17-23, 1998 to be "SECOND HAND SOCK WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to a representative from the National City Kiwanis Club. The Proclamation proclaiming May 17-23, 1998 to be "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Fire Chief Randy Kimble. The Closed Session, scheduled at the end of the agenda, was taken up next. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Dan Cassidy Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Council Chamber at 6:16 p.m. Councilmembers returned to the Council Chamber at 6:47 p.m. All members were present. There was no reportable action. Book 80/Page 120 5/12/98 PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 1. Public Hearing - Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code regarding regulations regarding parking requirements in the Commercial Shopping Center (CSC) zone. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: David Hockenson, Development Director for Westfield Corporation Inc., explained the development and spoke in favor. Keith Ray, Vice President, Westfield Corporation Inc., spoke in favor. Neil Goldfarb, owner of Melto Bene, 2182 Plaza Bonita Rd., spoke in favor. Fred Harder, 3600 E. 8th Street, representing the National City Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor. Linda Kung, owner of Orange Julius / Dairy Queen, 2138 Plaza Bonita Rd., spoke in favor. John Carlin, owner of Burger King, 1290 Plaza Bonita Rd., spoke in favor. Ben Sanchez, manager of Foot Action USA, 1192 Plaza Bonita Rd., spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, t4 approve the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item No. 2 (Warrant Register No. 43) and Item No. 3 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied, Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 121 5/12/98 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-12) 2. Warrant Register #43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $232,963.24. (Warrant Nos. 148896 through 149003 inclusive excepting none / 104097 through 104113 inclusive.). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 3. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Anchor Hocking. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Agenda Item Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 were taken up next. NEW BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 1998 (414-1-13) 6. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planned Development Permit for a 159,500 sq. ft. expansion of gross leasable area to Plaza Bonita Shopping Center, at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road. Applicant: Westfield Corporation Case File Nos.: PD-1997-4 / IS-1997-5, See also A-1997-3. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. CITY COUNCIL 7. Proposed Resolution regarding Prop. 226. (Vice Mayor Inzunza). Art Lujan, Chairman of the Board, National City Park Apartments, San Diego Buildings Trades Council, AFL-CIO, 3909 Center Street, San Diego, spoke in opposition to State Proposition 226, and asked the City Council to take a position against it. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to oppose Proposition 226. and to direct the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution in opposition to Proposition 226. Councilman Morrison stated, in keeping with his practice of only voting on issues that affect the City, he would be abstaining. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: Morrison. Absent: None. Book 80/Page 122 5/12/98 CITY COUNCIL (continued) 8. Proposed South Bay Wildlife Refuge. (Vice Mayor Inzunza). This item was deferred for one week. There was no vote. 9. Handgun Control Proposal. (Councilwoman Zarate). Linda Homuth, San Diego Committee Against Handgun Violence, 9721 Lomar St., Spring Valley, spoke in favor of trigger locks. Susan Pollock, 705 12th Street, San Diego, spoke in favor of trigger locks. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for Council consi.derati .req ' ing trigger lock controls. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (406-1-13) 4. Resolution No. 98-52. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DRAFT 1998-99 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS". (CDC) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the draft 1998-99 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and authorize CDC staff to submit the Annual Plan to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: CDC Executive Director Paul Desrochers reported that two Public Hearings and one Public Discussion have been held to consider the proposed CDBG and HOME program requests. Staff has presented recommendations and funding options for Council consideration. Gilda Martinez, 2813 Highland Avenue, spoke in favor of funding for the Samahan Clinic. Laura Fias, 1141 E. 7th Street, spoke in favor of funding for the Samahan Clinic. Joel San Juan, 2743 Highland Avenue, spoke in favor of funding for the Samahan Clinic. Book 80/Page 123 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES: ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $15,000 for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB --AFTER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, n� funds be allocated for COUNCIL OF PHILIPPINE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS --LEGAL & COUNSELING SERVICES. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of $25,000 for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION --NATIONAL CITY NUTRITION PROGRAM. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. No funds were allocated for LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES --CARING NEIGHBORS. No funds were allocated for MAAC PROJECT -- COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $18,875 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT --GRAFFITI (25% OF PROGRAM). Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE --BUSINESS CENTER ASSESSMENT. Book 80/Page 124 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES: (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $15,000 for NATIONAL CITY CRITICAL HOURS COLLABORATIVE --CRITICAL HOURS PROGRAM. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $15.000 for NATIONAL CITY PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --SWIM PROGRAM. Second withdrawn. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $21.000 for NATIONAL CITY PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --SWIM PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $18,000 for NATIONAL CITY PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT --TINY TOTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $100,000 for NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT -- NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE (ORIGINAL). Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of reducing the amount to $56,525 for NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT --NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE (ORIGINAL). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. No funds were allocated for NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT --NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE (EXPANSION). Book 80/Page 125 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES: (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40,000 for NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY -- LITERACY SERVICES. Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for SAN DIEGO FILIPINO- AMERICAN HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION-- PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL LIBRARY. No funds were allocated for COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NATIONAL CITY --FOOD TRANSPORTATION. COMMUNITY PROJECTS: No funds were allocated for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB --FRONT BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. No funds were allocated for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB --DANCE FLOOR REFINISHING PROJECT. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $56,625 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT --GRAFFITI (75% OF PROGRAM). Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of S33.000 for NATIONAL CITY BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT --HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 126 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) COMMUNITY PROJECTS: (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $300,000 for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION--"Q" AVENUE `CONTINGENCY'. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to reconsider our previous action, and to allocate $250.000 for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION--"Q" AVENUE `CONTINGENCY'. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to reduce the amount to S220,775 for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION--"Q" AVENUE `CONTINGENCY'. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $200.000 for CDC/PARK & RECREATION--CASA DE SAI,UD PARK EXPANSION. Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for CDC/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT --CIVIC CENTER DRIVE/NATIONAL CITY BLVD. STREETSCAPE. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $50.000 for CITY COUNCIL --HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITY. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $6.200 for NATIONAL CITY LIVING HISTORY FARM PRESERVE--RE-ROOFING OF STEIN FARM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $50,000 for NATIONAL CITY COLLABORATIVE -- FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 127 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) COMMUNITY PROJECTS: (continued) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $100,000 for OPERATION SAMAHAN, TNC.--CT,TNIC BUILDING EXPANSION. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None.. CITY CIP: ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $100.000 for ENGINEERING --PEDESTRIAN RAMPS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $50.000 for ENGINEERING--MISC. CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $50,000 for ENGINEERING--MISC. STORM DRAINS. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Inzunza. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING--"L" AVENUE CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $50.000 for ENGINEERING --STREET LIGHTS, HIGHLAND AVENUE (DIVISION TO 8TH STREET). Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING -- NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY. Book 80/Page 128 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) CITY CIP: (continued) No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING --TRAFFIC SIGNAL (22ND & NATIONAL CITY BLVD). No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING --ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS. No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING --FLASHING BEACONS (8TH STREET AND "E" AVENUE). No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING --PARADISE CREEK (EAST END). No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING -- IMPROVEMENTS TO PARADISE VALLEY ROAD. No funds were allocated for ENGINEERING --STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - 1 7TH STREET. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40,000 for FIRE --FIRE EQUIPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $50,000 for ENGINEERING --STREET LIGHTS, HIGHLAND AVENUE (DIVISION TO 8TH STREET) Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $30,000 for PARK & RECREATLON--EL TOYON PARK REHAB. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 80/Page 129 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) CITY CIP: (continued) No funds were allocated for PUBLIC WORKS--RE-ROOF CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $35.000 for PUBLIC WORKS--RE-ROOF KIMBALL SENIOR CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $20,000 for PUBLIC WORKS--LAS PALMAS POOL PLUMBING REHAB. Carried by unanimous vote. No funds were allocated for PUBLIC WORKS--CAMACHO GYM REHAB. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $140.000 for PUBLIC WORKS --RECONSTRUCT LAS PALMAS SCORESHACKS. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to reconsider our previous action and to allocate no funds for PUBLIC WORKS- -RECONSTRUCT LAS PALMAS SCORESHACKS. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $10,000 for PUBLIC WORKS --TO IMPROVE THE LIVABILITY OF LAS PALMAS SCORESHACKS. Carried by unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATION: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $75,000 for CDC/CITY--CDBG ADMINISTRATION and $10,000 for FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO-- FAIR ROUSING PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 130 5/12/98 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1998 (continued) HOME PROGRAM BUDGET ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, in favor of $58,600 for ADMINISTRATION: $250,000 for ACQUISITION; $242,400 for NEW CONSTRUCTION `CONTINGENCY'. and $25,000 for TENANT BASED RENT. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 1998 (414-1-13) 5. SUBJECT: Report on gas station/car wash project proposed in county jurisdiction on the north side of Sweetwater Road, between Prospect St. and Euclid Ave. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested that Council consider the attached report and provide appropriate direction. TESTIMONY: Paul D. Magnotto, 3048 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, a partner in the proposed development, requested the City withdraw its appeal. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, tic sustain the appeal. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 1998 (414-1-13) (Item No. 6 taken up at beginning of agenda --see above.) 6. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planned Development Permit for a 159,500 sq. ft. expansion of gross leasable area to Plaza Bonita Shopping Center, at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road. Applicant: Westfield Corporation Case File Nos.: PD-1997-4 / IS-1997-5, See also A-1 997-3. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. Book 80/Page 131 5/12/98 OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters announced that the Director of the Port District will be retiring. CITY COUNCIL (Item Nos. 7-9 were taken up at beginning of agenda --see above.) 7. Proposed Resolution regarding Prop. 226. (Vice Mayor Inzunza). 8. Proposed South Bay Wildlife Refuge. (Vice Mayor Inzunza). 9. Handgun Control Proposal. (Councilwoman Zarate). PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. CLOSED SESSION (This item was taken up at beginning of agenda --see above.) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Dan Cassidy Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - May 19, 1998 - at 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 1.0:05 p.m. Book 80/Page 132 5/12/98 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 19, 1998. 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