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Home My WebLink About1998 09-01 CC MINBook 80/Page 233 9/1/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI FORNIA SEPTEMBER 1, 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 Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DeFratis, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25. 1998 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morrison. Absent: None. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD ADMIN (101-10-01) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza reported that Mayor Waters had recommended that Louise Branch be appointed to the Building Advisory & Appeals Board for a term ending February 28, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Book 80/Page 234 9/1/98 BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD ADMIN (continued) Vice Mayor Inzunza reported that Mayor Waters had recommended that Tim Moynahan, Jr. be appointed to the Building Advisory & Appeals Board for a term ending February 28, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Ms. Branch. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters reported that there was a late item requiring Council action dealing with the Concert in the Park that was previously canceled due to rain. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. The item was trailed until the arrival of Mr. Brooks from the San Diego Chamber Orchestra. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (403-13-1) (Public Hearing continued from meeting of August 25, 1998) NOTE: Mayor Waters relinquished control of the meeting to Vice Mayor Inzunza to avoid any possible conflict of interest because he owns income property within 2500 feet of the proposed project. 1. Continued 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. Book 80/Page 235 9/1/98 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1998 (continued) TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in support of the proposal: Chuan Chu, 555 Naples Street, Chula Vista. Attorney Fred Soto, 402 W. Broadway, San Diego. Ed Mendiola, 6184 Dracaena Court, San Diego. Leila Contemprato, no address given. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposal: Janice Martinelli, 926 A Avenue. Jimmy Allen, 1428 F Avenue. Loyola Morgan, 524 E 14th Street. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E 2nd Street. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, 14 concur with staff recommendation. including findings, and deny the appeal. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: Inzunza. Abstain: Waters. Absent: None. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1998 (903-11-13) (Public Hearing continued from meeting of July 21, 1998) 2. Continued Public Hearing - Proposal to change the name of 24th Street between National City Boulevard and Interstate 5, and between Interstate 5 and Terminal Avenue. (Building & Safety/Engineering) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the Public Hearing be held and testimony received. TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, spoke in favor of some change but opposed the specific changes being considered. Jess Van Deventer, National City Port Commissioner, 1906 Prospect Avenue, expressed the Port District's support for the proposed changes and their recommendation that any change be timed to coincide with the planned changes in the telephone area code. Book 80/Page 236 9/1/98 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1998 (continued) Tony McCune, 2340 National City Blvd., spoke in favor of the proposed change to Mile of Cars Way. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by lnzunza, that that portion of 24th Street between Interstate Highway 5 and National City Blvd., be changed to "Mile of Cars Way" and that portion of 24th Street between Interstate Highway 5 and the bay be called "Bay Marina Way". Carried by unanimous vote. The off agenda item regarding the Concert in the Park, was taken up next. Park and Recreation Director Jim Ruiz introduced Mr. Jeffrey Brooks, the Director of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Brooks outlined the proposed musical program on September 27, to take the place of the concert that was rained out on August 9th. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the proposed program with a later starting time of 6:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item No. 3 (Resolution No. 98-105), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 8). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-27) SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 3. Resolution No. 98-105. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MGD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR SEWER FLOW STUDY AT SELECT LOCATIONS." (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 237 9/1/98 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 4. Warrant Register #8. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $991,331.49 (Warrant Nos. 150777 through 150933 inclusive excepting none / 11111 through 11116 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION PERSONNEL POSITIONS/NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) 5. Resolution No. 98-106. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN INCREASE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SALARY BAND FOR THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTING RECORDS SUPERVISOR." (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the adjustment to make the City comparable to other cities with the same position and level of responsibilities. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Resolution No. 98-106. Carried by unanimous vote. 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) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.12 REGARDING RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION, CHAPTER 1.20 REGARDING GENERAL PENALTY, AND CHAPTER 1.36 REGARDING ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Ordinance. Book 80/Page 238 9/1/98 MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Ordinance No. 98-2151. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS 7. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center on Saturday, November 28, 1998 by the New Covenant Tabernacle for a Thanksgiving Dinner and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Steve Gonzalez, 1965 Bandoleer Lane, San Diego, representing the New Covenant Tabernacle Church, spoke in favor and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 8. SUBJECT: Request to display antique fire truck in the National City Automobile Heritage Days on 09/20/98 and in the National City Public Library Chili Cook off on 10/24/98. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1998 (203-1-14) 9. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Library. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of the $410 in permit fees and processing costs. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 239 9/1/98 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1998 (203-1-14) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - San Diego County Boy's Baseball League. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter thanking the City for their support of lower milk prices. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Inzunza advised the Council that he will schedule a presentation on the proposed Metro sewer pump station. National City needs to be on top of the issue to keep the facility from being located here. Councilman Beauchamp expressed concern about what happened two weeks ago following a shooting in the City and the excessive delay in response by the County Coroner. Councilman Beauchamp recommended that the City meet with representatives of the County to ensure that such a thing doesn't happen again. Councilman Beauchamp encouraged the City Council to look at the issue of the sewer pump station very carefully, because the City may be in a position to work out something very beneficial. Book 80/Page 240 9/1/98 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS National City Firefighter Randolf James, speaking on behalf of the National City Firefighters Association, expressed the desire of his membership to sit down and meet with the City Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - September 8, 1998 - at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 4:55 p.m. qi„‘/„,,,A CIT CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 8, 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.