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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04-20 CC MINBook 81/Page 91 4/20/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 20, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Diaz, DiCerchio, Desrochers, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, 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 Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13. 1999. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-02) Presentation by ARCO Products Company. Bill Tiffiney, representing ARCO Products Company, presented a check for $5,000 to Police Chief Skip DiCerchio for the purchase of video surveillance processing equipment for use by the Police Department. Mayor Waters deviated from the printed agenda and called Rita Heuss to come forward to make some presentations. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, reviewed the history, activities and accomplishments of "We're Your Neighbors" and announced that the organization is no longer able to raise money and would no longer be able to help the good causes and the needy Book 81/Page 92 4/20/99 in the City. Ms. Reuss and other members of "We're Your Neighbors" dispersed the remaining assets of their group by presenting checks to various community groups and organizations. PRESENTATIONS NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Purchasing Agent Brenda Hodges introduce her new employee, LaShaunda Jordan/Sr. Office Assistant. Ms. Jordan stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters then requested that City Engineer Burt Myers introduce his new employee, Stephen Kirkpatrick/Principal Civil Engineer. Mr. Kirkpatrick stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters also requested that Police Chief Skip DiCerchio introduce his new employee, Christopher Cameon/Police Officer. Officer Cameon stood and was recognized by those present. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 1999 (406-2-7) 1. Public 1-Tearing--To review draft 1999-00 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan Land Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) program budgets and consider public comment and testimony. (Community Development Commission) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review draft 1999-00 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document including proposed CDBG and HOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; and give desired direction to staff. TESTIMONY: Vicky Waters, 1342 Carol PI., spoke in favor of funding for the Boys & Girls Club. Elizabeth Giovanetti, 1415 D Avenue, spoke in favor of funding for the National City Nutrition Program. Book 81/Page 93 4/20/99 PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADM IN 1999 (continued) Reverend Jim Kalansky, 635 E. 7th Street, spoke in favor of funding for the Community Food Bank. Celia Ramirez, 1627 Hoover Ave., spoke in favor of funding for the Inter American College. Steve Plunk, 2615 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 200, San Diego, spoke in favor of funding for Labor's Community Service Agency. Kathleen Trees, Acting Building & Safety Director, spoke in favor of funding for the Graffiti and Housing Inspection programs. Xavier Martinez, 304 W. 18th St., spoke in favor of funding for South Bay Community Services/National City Collaborative. Jim Ruiz, Park & Recreation Director, spoke in favor of funding for the Swim Program and Tiny Tots Program. Lt. Mike Iglesias, Police Department, spoke in favor of funding for the Neighborhood Policing Team. Marisa Abramo, National City Public Library, spoke in favor of funding for the Literacy Services Program. Lillian Knowles, San Diego Do Something, spoke in favor of funding for the Leadership Program. Pearl Bransburg, 304 W. 18th Street, spoke in favor of funding for the National City Collaborative. Tom Cams, 2202 E. 10th Street, spoke in favor of funding for the exterior painting of Granger Music Hall. Joel San Juan, 2742 Highland Ave., spoke in favor of funding for a new facility for Operation Samahan. Robert Coons, 3040 Fairmont Ave., San Diego, spoke in favor of funding for the USIAA Education and Training Complex. City Engineer Burt Myers, Fire Chief Randy Kimble and Public Works Director Curt Williams spoke in favor of funding for the City's Capital Improvement Program. f Book 81/Page 94 4/20/99 PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 1999 (continued) Mary Scott Knoll, Fair Housing Council of San Diego, 625 Broadway, Suite 1114, San Diego, spoke in favor of funding for the Fair Housing Programs. CDC Executive Director Desrochers spoke in favor of funding for Civic Center Drive improvements. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to continue this item to May 4th. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:41 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:49 p.m. All members were present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item Nos. 2 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 99-43, 99-44, 99-45, 99-46, 99-47, 99-48, 99-49, 99-50, 99-51), and Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrant Register Nos. 37 and 38). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, with Mr. Beauchamp abstaining on Item No. 2. CONTRACT (C99-14) GENERAL PLAN 1998-00 (405-8-3) 2. Resolution No. 99-43. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COTTON/BELAND/ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR REVISION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT (GP-1999-1)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Note: Councilman Beauchamp abstained because his company has contracts with Cotton/Beland Associates. Book 81/Page 95 4/20/99 CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 3. Resolution No. 99-44. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTI IORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 2936 EAST DIVISION STREET, APN 554-082-05, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 4. Resolution No. 99-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 3016 EAST DIVISION STREET, APN 554-082-02, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADM1N (1001-1-6) 5. Resolution No. 99-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 3031 EAST DIVISION STREET, APN 552-330-02, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. r Book 81/Page 96 4/20/99 CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 6. Resolution No. 99-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 3040 EAST DIVISION STREET, APN 554-101-03, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 7. Resolution. 99-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 3130 EAST DIVISION STREET, APN 554-102-17, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 8. Resolution No. 99-49. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 6 NORTH KENTON AVENUE, APN 552- 321-09, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 81/Page 97 4/20/99 CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 9. Resolution No. 99-50. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 7 NORTH KENTON AVENUE, APN 552- 330-09, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 10. Resolution No. 99-51. A "RESOLIJTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 7 NORTII DREXEL AVENUE, APN 552- 322-14, WHICH IS NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF DIVISION STREET FROM DREXEL AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 11. Warrant Register #37. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $120,235.39. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-13) 12. Warrant Register #38. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $389,543.31. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 81/Page 98 4/20/99 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced for adoption by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 13. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.44.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE RETENTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be adopted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance he adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMEN (101-2-1) 14. SUBJECT: Report on San Diego Gas & Electric Tree Program. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to receive and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 15. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the Children's Initiative and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The request was withdrawn. No action taken. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 16. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the Union Tribune for Community "Feed -back," and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 81/Page 99 4/20/99 NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, t approve the request, but not the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --National City Chamber of Commerce. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, including the request for a waiver of the fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit --Los Ninos. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, including the request for a waiver of the $214 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) SUBJECT: Off agenda item requesting joining in Amicus Curiae Brief in Circle K Ranch Corp. v. Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County. RECOMMENDATION: To join in the Amicus Curiae Brief. TESTIMONY: None. Book 81/Page 100 4/20/99 CITY ATTORNEY POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to bring item onto agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to approve request. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF --No Report MAYOR --No Report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison reported on an issue getting a lot of attention lately -- Local Tax Reapportionment. He stated it would be bad for National City, and that we need to keep a close eye on it and be ready to be proactive. Councilman Beauchamp advised that he was the only National City representative at the League of Cities Dinner in San Diego. Councilman Inzunza reported that the final decision on the sewer pump station location will be made on April 23, 1999; and that Chula Vista does not want to pay the additional costs between site number one and site number two. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, advised the Council that he has provided maps for the Police and Fire Departments and is willing to prepare a drawing for a new fire station building. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --April 27. 1999--at 6:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 81/Page 101 4/20/99 The meeting closed at 5:50 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 27, 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.