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Home My WebLink About1998 10-27 CC MINBook 80/Page 282 10/27/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 27, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.rn. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, McAvoy, Morse, Myers, Ray, Trees. 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. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan. Note: This item was trailed pending the arrival of a representative to address the item. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/HARBOR DISTRICT (47-1-7) 1. Public Hearing to respond to Coastal Commission staff recommendations for the Harbor District Specific Area Plan. (Community Development Commission) (Refer to Item No. 5) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to hold the Public Hearing and consider the Resolution, provided in Item No. 5. Book 80/Page 283 10/27/98 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/HARBOR DISTRICT (47-1-7) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters opened the Public Hearing. No one present requested to speak. Stephanie Dall, Dall & Associates, answered questions, and provided background information. The Hearing was continued. Note: Item No. 5, Non Consent Resolutions, was taken up next. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/HARBOR DISTRICT (417-1-7) 5. Resolution No. 98-143. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HARBOR DISTRICT SPECIFIC AREA PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AMENDMENT (Major Amendment 1-98-B)." (Refer to Item No. 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, t adopt Resolution No. 98-143. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR--ltem No. 2 (Warrant Register No. 16), and Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 2. Warrant Register #16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $263,353.79 (Warrant Nos. 151692 through 151790 inclusive excepting none / 1238-1258 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 284 10/27/98 CLAIMS (501-1-142) 3. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Don Marshall. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 4. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Angel Gonzalez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Note: Item No. 5, Non Consent Resolutions, was taken up after Item No. 1, Public Hearing. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/HARBOR DISTRICT (47-1-7) 5. Resolution No. 98-143. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HARBOR DISTRICT SPECIFIC AREA PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AMENDMENT (Major Amendment 1-98-B)." (Refer to Item No. 1) CITY MANAGER Assistant City Manager Morse said that there was a late item that did not make it on the Agenda regarding the Stein Farm request for a Temporary Use Permit. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to bring the item on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request, subject to provisions of business license. and other stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Vincent Reynolds, speaking on behalf of the Stein Farm, asked for modifications of the approval, specifically requesting that the $65 fee by the Fire Department be waived. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to waive the $65 fee. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 285 10/27/98 CITY MANAGER (continued) Assistant City Manager Morse advised that there would not be a Council meeting on November 3rd due to the Municipal Election, and that the next meeting would be on November 10, 1998. CITY ATTORNEY --No Report. OTHER STAFF --No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters indicated that, at the request of members of the Council, he has called a special meeting for Wednesday, October 28th, at 5 p.m., at which time a closed session would be held to confer with the City's labor negotiators in negotiations with the Firefighter's Association. Mayor Waters also announced that, due to a scheduling conflict, he would be unable to attend the adjourned meeting of the Community Development Commission scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 1998. For that reason, and the anticipated lack of a quorum, the 3 p.m. meeting would be continued until 5 p.m. on October 28, 1998. Mayor Waters announced that there would be an Election Central hosted by the City Clerk at the Community Building on election eve. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested that two items be placed on the Agenda in the near future: The first involves televising council meetings, and scheduling a workshop to review that item; and the second deals with the status of the legislative representation contract. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Several speakers addressed the Council requesting modification of the hours at the City pool. Speaking in favor of the proposal were: Tom Paradowski, 5509 Aumadita Ln., Bonita Tandy Chenelle, 3025 Plaza Blvd. Book 80/Page 286 10/27/98 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Steven Wiggs, 2690 Briarwood Rd., Chula Vista. James Geddes, 2900 Highland Avenue. David McNeps, 8737 Lake Murray Blvd., #6, San Diego. The matter was referred to staff. In the interim, it was the consensus of the Council to not close the City pool, as originally scheduled. It will remain open until staff reports back on the request. Don Miner, National City Fire Engineer, reported on a non -fire incident that occurred involving his engine company, that resulted in the breakup of a gang fight and the apprehension of several suspects. Mr. Moner was going to recommend a citation be given to his fire captain who made the decision to take action. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Avenue, urged the City Council to give firefighters a new contract. Rosemary Peyron, 207 S. Belmont, told the City Council that the firefighters were there when she needed them and they deserve a raise. Randall James, National City Fire Engineer, 514 Goulburn Ct., El Cajon, said he hoped the Council would give full consideration to the firefighters for what they have given to the City over the years because the citizens are getting a real bargain for their money. Councilwoman Zarate left at 7:13 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --November 10, 1998--at 6:00 p.m -- Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza, Zarate. The meeting closed at 7:14 p.m. Book 80/Page 287 10/27/98 �f CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 10, 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.