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Home My WebLink About1998 08-25 CC MINBook 80/Page 226 8/25/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 25, 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, Zarate, Waters. Councilmembers absent: Morrison. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Eiser, Iglesias, Kimble, 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 G. McCabe. There was a moment of silence in honor of Park Superintendent Gordon Drake followed by the invocation by Councilman Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1998 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-11-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza reported that Mayor Waters had recommended that Alfred Hlawatsch be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Book 80/Page 227 8/25/98 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ADMIN (continued) Vice Mayor Inzunza reported that Mayor Waters had recommended that Louise Barcus be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Vice Mayor Inzunza reported that Mayor Waters had recommended that Raymond Spann be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mrs. Barcus and Mr. Spann. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) NOTE: Mayor Waters relinquished control of the meeting to Vice Mayor Inzunza after the Public Hearing commenced because he owns income property within 2500 feet of the proposed business. 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit Application for an indoor bazaar within an existing commercial building at 1320 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Kye Chuan Chu. Case File No. CUP-1998-5. (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that Council deny the appeal. TESTIMONY: Paul Dolin, 402 W. Broadway #400, San Diego, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the appeal. Book 80/Page 228 8/25/98 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (continued) Fred Soto, 3531-2 Valley Rd., representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the appeal. Sang Chu, 618 Rivera Street, Chula Vista, spoke in favor of the appeal. Roberto Plascencia, 140 Rosemary Pl., Chula Vista, spoke in favor of the appeal. Ed Mendiola, 6184 Dracaena Court, San Diego, spoke in favor of the appeal. Mohseh Kazemaini, 6255 Cardeno Dr., San Diego, spoke in favor of the appeal. Leila Contemprato, 103 N. `T' Avenue, spoke in favor of the appeal. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, spoke in opposition to the appeal. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, t4 continue the Public Hearing for one week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, lnzunza, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstain: Waters. Absent: Morrison. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) 2. Public Hearing on Police Department request for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. (Police) (Refer to Item No. 3) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council hold the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The Public Hearing was closed. Book 80/Page 229 8/25/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) 3. Resolution No. 98-104. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FY 1997/98 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRATED COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CAD/RMS) (Police) (Refer to Item No. 2) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Resolution No. 98-104. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 4. Warrant Register #7. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $542,880.69 (Warrant Nos. 150672 through 150775 inclusive excepting none / 11068 through 11077 inclusive). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council ratify the warrants for a total of $1,057,683.31. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to ratify the warrants. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Morrison. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 5. SUBJECT: Report on use of commercial areas by non-profit organizations for outdoor sales. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Book 80/Page 230 8/25/98 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) 6. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for use of existing commercial space (701 National City Boulevard) as a satellite campus for higher education. Applicant: Southwestern College. Case File No. CUP-1998-7. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that Council file the Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY: Bill Kinney, 3733 Duffy Way, Bonita, representing Southwestern College, provided an update on the Higher Education Center, reaffirmed the commitment of Southwestern College, and answered questions. ACTION: Accepted and filed. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that next years CDBG funding will be $1,396,000 and HOME program funding will be $587,000. Mayor Waters read a letter of protest from Harvest Meat Co., for the proposed name change to 24th Street. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Inzunza complimented the creative and progressive approach exhibited by the letter received from California College of Health Sciences dealing with the proposed name change for 24th Street. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Steven Gonzalez, 1965 Bandolier Lane, San Diego, representing the New Covenant Tabernacle Church, requested permission to use the Community Building the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 28th) to feed the poor, Book 80/Page 231 8/25/98 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) and waiver of fees. Mayor Waters requested Public Works Director Curt Williams to keep the November 28th date open until the matter was considered by the Council as an agenda item. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, reported a problem alley between 6th and 7th Street between Hoover and Coolidge Avenue, and reported that a homeless camp has sprung up in the 100 block of National City Blvd. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Personnel Director Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Councilmetnbers left the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - September 1, 1998 - at 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:04 p.m. Book 80/Page 232 8/25/98 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 1, 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.