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Home My WebLink About1997 04-15 CC MINBook 79/Page 135 04/15/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 15,1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bouse, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 27, 1997, and the Regular Meeting of April 8, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 29, 1997 to be: "EARTH DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 79/Page 136 04/15/97 Mayor Waters then introduced Edith Hughes, Director of the Maytime Band Review, who presented the Mayor and Council with a commemorative pin for the 50th anniversary of the Maytime Band Review. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To review 1997-98 Consolidated Plan funding available for the CDBG and HOME programs and consider public comment/testimony regarding proposed projects and programs. (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 estimated 1997-98 Consolidated Plan funding available for CDBG & HOME programs and consider public comment/testimony regarding proposed projects & programs, and give desired direction to staff. TESTIMONY: Lt. Mike Iglesias, representing the National City Police Department, spoke in favor of their requests. Carole Walker, Director of the Community Connection Resource Center, 140 W. Park Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, spoke in favor of their request. Joe Galea, representing Labor's Community Service Agency, 2615 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 200, San Diego, spoke in support of their request. Clara Harris, representing the Fair Housing Association, 4710 Fourth Street, #500, La Mesa, spoke in support of their request. Robert Coons, representing USIAA, 431 N. Highland Avenue, Suite C, National City, spoke in support of their request. Robert Morgan, 1223 `J' Avenue, National City, representing Andy Sanchez, Baseball Coach at Sweetwater High School, spoke in support of their request. Chris Moxon, representing South Bay Community Services, 315 4th Avenue, Suite F, Chula Vista, spoke in support of their request. Book 79/Page 137 04/15/97 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (continued) TESTIMONY: Laurine Baxter, representing the Center for Community Solutions, 4508 Mission Bay Drive, spoke in support of their request. Stephanie Buttell-Maxin, 302 W. 18th Street, National City, representing the National School District Educational Foundation, spoke if support of their request. Elizabeth Gioranetti, representing the National City Nutrition Center, 1415 `D' Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request. Zelva Moeser, a member of the Board of Library Trustees, 200 E. 12th Street, spoke in support of their request. Vincent Reynolds, representing the Stein Farm, 1243 Manchester Street, National City, spoke in support of a modified request for funding. Joel San Juan, representing Operation Samahan, Inc., 2743 Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request. David Sheldon, representing Christmas in July, 2101 Hoover Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request. Maria Perioon, representing South County EDC, 1200 'A' Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request. Janice Wargo, representing Lutheran Social Services, 4356 Van Dyle Avenue, San Diego, spoke in support of their request. Mary Scott Knoll, representing the Fair Housing Council, 625 Broadway, San Diego, spoke in support of their request. ACTION: The Hearing was trailed until the end of the Council agenda to accommodate people who were unaware of the correct time of the Hearing. NOTE: City Attorney George Eiser recommended that the Hearing be re -noticed and re -advertised. Community Development Director Desrochers said that would be done. Book 79/Page 138 04/15/97 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1996 (403-11-1) 2. Resolution No. 97-44. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 1022 WEST 24TH STREET. APPLICANT: GTE MOBILNET. CASE FILE NOS.: CUP-1996- 5/CDP-1996-4/IS-1996-8." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-44. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 3. Resolution No. 97-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 18.69.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (City Attorney and Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the amendment to Section 18.69.030 of the National City Municipal Code be referred to the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 97-45. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED GARAGE CONVERSIONS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT REQUIRED PERMITS PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997." (Building & Safety, City Attorney, Planning) Book 79/Page 139 04/15/97 MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (continued) TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, inquired if the Ordinance would be applied to both owner - occupied and non -owner occupied properties and suggested that it be applied on a case by case basis. ACTION: Following extensive discussion it was the consensus of the Council to a) refer the Ordinance back to staff for revision of the `timetable and effective date' provisions, and b) to have staff consider a possible companion ordinance that would allow driveway expansion away from the house, front yard and lawn area, for creation of 'new' or additional parking. OLD BUSINESS MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 5. SUBJECT: An Ordinance requiring the furnishing of identification in the renting of a hotel or motel. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Staff advised that this item would be back on the Agenda on May 6th, 1997. No vote was taken. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-11) 6. Warrant Register #41. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $275,230.98 (Warrant Nos. 143051 through 143153 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 79/Page 140 04/15/97 AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 95-96 (208-1-9) 7. SUBJECT: Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending 1995-96. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Certificate of Award be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters read into the record a letter honoring the Finance Department for Outstanding Financial Reporting and recognized Finance Director Marylou Matienzo and her staff. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Maytime Band Review Corporation. (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 Temporary Use Permit processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, IQ approve the TUP with all conditions of staff including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 9. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Enterprise Car Sales. (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 Morrison, seconded by Zarate, IQ approve the TUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. Book 79/Page 141 04/15/97 OTHER STAFF Building and Safety Director Bouse informed the City Council that he had an off -agenda item. A Temporary Use Permit application was received from the FEDCO store after posting of the Council agenda that required immediate action. He requested the item be brought on the agenda. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the item be placed on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Fedco Inc. (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 Morrison, seconded by Zarate, IQ approve the TUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - No Report. CITY COUNCIL - No Report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, inquired about the status of city owned property and informed the Council about problems on 18th Street near Kimball school. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Dispute with City of San Diego over Metro Sewer System. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding.the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Carried unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 142 04/15/97 CLOSED SESSION (continued) Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5 :3 5 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:06 p.m. All members were present. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) NOTE: This item was carried over from earlier in the meeting. 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To review 1997-98 Consolidated Plan funding available for the CDBG and HOME programs and consider public comment/testimony regarding proposed projects and programs. (Community Development Commission) TESTIMONY: There was no additional testimony. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Hearing be continued to the meeting of April 22, 1997. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - April 22, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:07 p.m. Book 79/Page 143 04/15/97 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1997. 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.