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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 06-17 CC MINBook 78/Page 214 06/17/97 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 17, 1997 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 9:30 a. m. by Mayor Waters. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis Employee Organization: Municipal Employees' Association Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association Agency Negotiator: Dan Cassidy Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association ADJOURNMENT At 12:09 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - June 17, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Cha 4 bers, ivic Center. 1i CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1997. 14-D MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY Book 79/Page 215 06/17/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 17, 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, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Matienzo, Myers, Park, 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 Inzunza, seconded by Zarate the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997 and the Adjourned Meeting of June 11, 1997 be approved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that: City Attorney George Eiser introduce his new employee Rudy Hradecky/Senior Assistant City Attorney; Public Works Director Curt Williams introduce his new employee David Castellanos/Custodian; and Police Chief DiCerchio introduce his new employee, Bronda Villanueva/Senior Office Assistant. The new employees stood and were recognized by those present. Mayor Waters deviated from the agenda and asked representatives of the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District to come forward to make a presentation. Book 79/Page 216 06/17/97 Frank Stoltz, 2704 Chaffee Street, Secretary Treasurer of the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District, told the Council that the District has always had a great liaison with Fire Chief Randy Kimble and expressed concerns about what is going on between the Chief and the Fire Union. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS & APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (101-3-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Ms. Myrtle Rudesill and Ms. Lily Fernandez -Martin be re -appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for terms ending June 30, 2000. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Ms. Myrtle Rudesill to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Ms. Lily Fernandez - Martin to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2000. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Ms. Rudesill and Ms. Fernandez -Martin. Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS PARKING ADMIN 1997 (801-2-17) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to Title 18 of the National City Municipal Code regarding Parking Requirements for Single - Family Homes. (City Initiated) (Case File No. A-1197-2). (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 79/Page 217 06/17/97 PARKING ADMIN 1997 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation that the current residential parking standards not be modified. TESTIMONY: Ron Detzer, 1149 Mary Lane, spoke against the amendment. Richard Knudson, 2210 `J' Avenue, spoke against the amendment. Pat Large, 820 Mary Court, spoke against the amendment. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, expressed reservations about the amendment. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 12th Street, expressed concern about the people who run businesses from their garages. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, that we go along with staffs recommendation and the Planning Commission's recommendation concerning the parking and that we go ahead and enact the staff's 5-year abatement program. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Waters, Zarate. Nays: Beauchamp, Inzunza. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. (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 the City Council hold a public hearing; solicit and consider any public input. TESTIMONY: Ben Martinez, Project Manager for the Community Development Commission, explained that this was a proposed reallocation of $8,000 of CDBG funds from the already completed Fire Ventilation Project to the Library Electrical Upgrade Project. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the hearing closed. Book 79/Page 218 06/17/97 Mayor Waters requested that Resolution No. 97-76 . be brought forward for consideration. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) 7. Resolution No. 97-76. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving a reallocation of CDBG funds. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, that Resolution No. 97-76 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 97-72 through 97-75. NOTE: Item Nos. 4 and 6 were pulled from the consent calendar. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions (except Item No. 4, Resolution No. 97-73 and Item No. 6, Resolution No. 97-75) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-22) 3. Resolution No. 97-72. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ORTIZ CORPORATION FOR THE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 219 06/17/97 CONTRACT (C97-23) 4. Resolution No. 97-73. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE ROOFING, INC. FOR THE REROOFING OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE LOUIS J. CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER. (ENGINEERING SPECS. NO. 97-9)." (Engineering) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, that Resolution No. 97-73 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY 97-98 (206-1-13) 5. Resolution No. 97-74. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Councilman Morrison left the chamber at 4:24 p.m. CONTRACT (C92-29) 6. Resolution No. 97-75. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH HONEYWELL, INC. FOR CLEANING AND REPAIR OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT CITY HALL." (Engineering) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, that Resolution No. 97-75 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS NOTE: Item No. 7 was heard earlier, after Item No. 2 Book 79/Page 220 06/17/97 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1997 (406-1-12) 7. Resolution No. 97-76. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving a reallocation of CDBG funds. ACTION: See Item No. 7 above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 8. Resolution No. 97-77. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INITIATING PROCEEDING FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, that Resolution No. 97-77 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 9. Resolution No. 97-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. Book 79/Page 221 06/17/97 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, that Resolution No. 97-78 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 10. Resolution No. 97-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING THEREON." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, that Resolution No. 97-79 be approved, and the Public Hearing be set for July 22, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 11. Resolution No. 97-80. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND TO EXECUTE A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT AND ALL GRANT - RELATED DOCUMENTS." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. Book 79/Page 222 06/17/97 GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, that Resolution No. 97-80 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Councilman Morrison returned to the chamber at 4:26 p.m. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2) BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 12. Resolution No. 97-81. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A GARAGE CONVERSION PROGRAM INSPECTION FEE." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, that Resolution No. 97-81 be approved, and that the fee be changed to $80.00. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C87-30) 13. Resolution No. 97-82. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A "CONTRACT TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE TRANSIT SERVICE" AND A "MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT" WITH MCDONALD TRANSIT ASSOCIATION INC. AND BAYSHORE TRANSIT MANAGEMENT, INC." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, that Resolution No. 97-82 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 223 06/17/97 MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) PARKING ADMIN 1997 (801-2-17) NOTE: City Attorney Eiser recommended that in view of the previous Council action on Item No. 1, there be a motion to file Item No. 14. 14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. (APPLICANT: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) (CASE FILE NO. A- 1997-2)" (Planning) ACTION: Motion by Morrison to file Item No. 14. No objection as filed. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2) BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 15. "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) CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE FACILITIES ADMIN (908-1-3) EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 16. SUBJECT: Letter from GTE Mobilnet expressing interest in leasing an area in El Toyon Park for a Telecommunications Facility (Cell Site). TESTIMONY: Anne Johnson, 6925 Lusk Blvd., San Diego, representing GTE Mobilnet appeared to answer questions and urge support for their request. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, spoke in opposition to the request. ACTION: Referred to staff for further consideration. Book 79/Page 224 06/17/97 NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use permit - Residents of Bucky Lane. (Building and 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 $345 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Four Square Productions. (Building and 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 Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the Port District approved the MOU with the City so we can now move forward with the marina project and begin to purchase property. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza expressed his personal appreciation for the efforts of the Police Department and the Police Chief on behalf of the Loper Family. Book 79/Page 225 06/17/97 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Vice Mayor Beauchamp reported that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through an environmental assessment process has wrapped up two large areas of San Diego County for National Wildlife refuge status. Mr. Beauchamp expressed concern that they are now looking at areas in the South Bay for similar status and urged the staff to stay on top of the issue. Councilman Morrison expressed appreciation to the Police Department for how they handled the very difficult situation with the Loper Family. Councilman Morrison said he had given further consideration to an item approved at a previous meeting. Mr. Morrison asked if the contract with MGD Technologies Inc., to get a more accurate measure of residential water usage, had been awarded. Public Works Director Curt Williams reported that the contract could be stopped. Councilman Morrison requested that the item be brought back for reconsideration since the City Council would not be meeting for three weeks. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to bring Resolution No. 97-70 back on the agenda for reconsideration since the need to act arose after the posting of the agenda and the City Council will not be meeting for the next three weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 97-70. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MGD TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR A DOMESTIC AND LANDSCAPE WATER USE STUDY." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to rescind Resolution No. 97-70. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Zarate expressed her thanks for the way the Police Department dealt with the Loper family. Councilman Inzunza left the chamber at 4:20 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the chamber at 4:23 p.m. Book 79/Page 226 06/17/97 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Reverend Samuel, 8515 Paradise Valley Road, #106, Spring Valley, passed out written materials to the City Council. Reverend Samuel appealed to the Council to help find a solution to pornographic radio programs by contacting the FCC and the advertisers. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, urged the City to review Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code that deals with off-street parking. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - July 15, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:37 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 15, 1997. ,-,€—&-‘-l—e AC__Lk..), 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.