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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 12-15 CC MINBook 80/Page 319 12/15/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McAvoy, McCabe, Morse, Post , Ruiz, Trees, 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 Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1998, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Finance Director Marylou Matienzo introduce her new employees, Brenda Dennstedt/Parking Regulations Office, Annie Smalley/Senior Accountant, and Amelito Gonzales/Senior Accountant. Ms. Dennstedt, Ms. Smalley, and Mr. Gonzales stood and were recognized by those present. Mayor Waters then requested that Park Director Jim Ruiz introduce his new employee, Rigoberto Chavez/Park Caretaker. Mr. Chavez stood and was recognized by those present. Book 80/Page 320 12/15/98 NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (continued) Mayor Waters also requested that Public Works Director Curt Williams introduce his new employee, Ernesto Lorona/Maintenance Worker. Mr. Lorona stood and was recognized by those present. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety, provided there is someone present to accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming December 19, 1998, as: "NORMA CANIZALES DAY", was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to Norma Canizales. Mayor Waters deviated from the agenda and read a letter from the family of former City Treasurer Del Redding, who passed away recently, thanking the Council for their kind expressions of sympathy. Mayor Waters also reported on the successful "stuff a bus" campaign to provide toys and food for the needy. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor George Waters recommended that Mr. Fideles Ungab be appointed to serve on the Planning Commission for a term expiring on March 31, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded Beauchamp, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBIC HEARINGS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) 1. Public Hearing on Police Department request for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds. (Police) Refer to Item No. 8. Book 80/Page 321 12/15/98 PUBIC HEARINGS (continued) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: There were no speakers present. The hearing was closed. BLOCK GRANT ADMIN PROGRAM (406-1-13) 2. Public Hearing --Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 9. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: There were no speakers present. The hearing was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Resolution Nos. 98-162 and 98-163), Item No. 5 (Warrant Register Nos. 23), and Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BICYCLE PATH/TRAILS PLANNING ADMIN (802-4-1) 3. Resolution No. 98-162. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TIDELAND USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO ALLOW CALTRANS TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF THE BAY SHORE BIKEWAY THROUGH PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 80/Page 322 12/15/98 COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1) 4. Resolution No. 98-163. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY 704 (LIMITATIONS ON APPROVED SPECIAL EVENTS WITHIN THE CITY)." (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 5. Warrant Register #23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $835,176.70 (Warrant Nos. 152469 through 152586 inclusive excepting none / 1532--1561 inclusive) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $469,197.67. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Frances Drake. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-142) 7. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Daniel Angkiangco. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) POLICE COMPUTER DISPATCH SYSTEM ADMIN (302-3-2) 8. Resolution No. 98-164. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF $183,809 IN FY 1998/99 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM." (POLICE) Refer to Item No. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. Book 80/Page 323 12/15/98 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-164. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT ADMIN PROGRAM (406-1-13) 9. Resolution No. 98-165. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 2. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 98-165. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be introduced for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6.52 REGULATING PARADES AND AMENDING TITLE 15 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 15.60 IN ITS ENTIRETY RELATING TO TEMPORARY USE PERMITS." (City Attorney) MUNICIPAL CODE 1998 (506-2-13) 11. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.04 BY ADDING SECTION 1.04.060 RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES." (City Attorney) Book 80/Page 324 12/15/98 OLD BUSINESS LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 12. SUBJECT: Update on Las Palmas Pool Operating Costs. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in support of extending the pool operating schedule: Jennifer La Combe, 1708 Via Las Palmas Tom Paradowski, 5509 Amadita Ln, Bonita Melanie Hernandez, 4562 Paseo de la Vista, Bonita Kristen Payton, 215 Shasta St., Chula Vista. Wes Braddock, representing the Sweetwater High School District, answered questions from the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the City to pay half of the cost to keep the pool open until February, and the Sweetwater District to pay the other half. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 13. SUBJECT: Use of Community Building by the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Resources, South Region on January 21, 1999, and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, t approve the _request, including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit--Califormula Broadcasting / Z90 X99, and Radio Latina. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with Conditions of Approvals 1-14 contained in Attachment B, Book 80/Page 325 12/15/98 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (continued) including the reimbursement to the City for Police, Public Works, Fire, and Parks & Recreation. A waiver of processing fees in the amount of $8,223.00 is not requested. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit--Califormula Broadcasting / Z90 X99, and Radio Latina. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Clothing International, Inc. / dba Mario's Family Clothing Center. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Colonial Dodge / Tent Sale Management. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Book 80/Page 326 12/15/98 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (continued) TESTIMONY: Phil Dietz, 10926 Ivy Hill Dr. #7, San Diego, representing Colonial Dodge, spoke in favor of the request and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, in favor of the TUP with all required conditions, and the staff to meet with the Fire Marshall to review requirements for the tent. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1998 (203-1-14) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Light of the World Church. (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 $192 processing fee. TESTIMONY: George Rivera, representing the Light of the World Church, spoke in favor of the request and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to deny Application for a Temporary Use Permit, and the processing fee be refunded. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reminded those present that the next Council meeting would be on January 12, 1999. CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters said that Roosevelt Avenue, between 7th Street and Main Street, looks very nice now that it has been resurfaced. Book 80/Page 327 12/15/98 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison advised that SANDAG would be considering the issue of whether to maintain the toll on the Coronado Bridge, and requested Council direction. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to bring the item on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Following extensive discussion, there was a Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to support elimination of the toll. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Councilman Beauchamp expressed concern about the excessive level of activity in the City and possible harassment of residents by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Councilman Beauchamp suggested it may be necessary for the City to file a formal complaint with the Department of Justice. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, informed the Council about a possible method to reduce unwanted radio noise in Kimball Park during the upcoming activities. Laura Charles, 814 Ethel Place, informed the Council about a fundraising effort underway to assist the Sweetwater High School Band. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to dispense with the Next Regular City Council Meetings of December 22, 1998. at 6:00 p.m.. and January 5, 1999. at 3:00 p.m.. and to adjourn to January 12. 1999--at 6:00 p.m. --Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 80/Page 328 12/15/98 The meeting closed at 5:39 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 12, 1999. 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.