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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 07-22 CC MINBook 79/Page 239 07/22/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 22, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Lt. Allen, Bouse, Dalla, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 17, 1997, and the Regular Meeting of July 15, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) Employee Recognition: Mayor Waters recognized Fire Chief Randy L. Kimble for 25 years of dedicated service to the City and citizens of National City and presented Chief Kimble with a 25 year pin. Chief Kimble introduced his wife Vicky and his son Ryan and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to pursue his career and serve the community. Chief Kimble acknowledged the many fine people he has met in the community and all the hard working City employees in all departments. Book 79/Page 240 07/22/97 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 97-95) and Item No. 2 (Warrant Register #3). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. BICYCLE PATH/TRAILS PLANNING ADMIN (802-4-1) 1. Resolution No. 97-95. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TIDELAND USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE BAY SHORE BIKEWAY." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 2. Warrant Register #03. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $289,478.65 (Warrant Nos. 144338 through 144442 inclusive excepting none/102841 through 102860 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1997 (506-2-12) 3. Ordinance No. 97-2136. "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 92-2026 AND SECTION 10.60.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CURFEW RESTRICTIONS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 97-2136. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 241 07/22/97 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY 97-98 (206-1-13)/PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1) 4. SUBJECT: Letter from Al Alvarado of San Diego County Boys Baseball requesting support for advertising. TESTIMONY: Al Alvarado, President of San Diego County Boys Baseball, explained that an All-star tournament will be held in National City and bring players from several countries and requested support for an ad in the tournament program. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of a $500 ad. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1) 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Steven Gonzalez of New Covenant Tabernacle requesting use of a building with kitchen facilities to serve the homeless a Thanksgiving meal. TESTIMONY: Steve Gonzalez, a member of New Covenant Tabernacle Church, spoke in favor and answered questions. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of letting them use the Community Building on that day and waiving the fees provided they complete all the required paper work prior to the event. It was noted for the record that the use, even though church affiliated, qualifies for a waiver of fees because it is not an event to raise money. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 6. SUBJECT: Public Meeting: Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (LMD) - "Mile of Cars." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council conduct the public meeting. Book 79/Page 242 07/22/97 COMM DEV/LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (continued) TESTIMONY: Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the public meeting was in accordance with Proposition 218 and was the first of two meetings to be held. Mr. Desrochers stated that the second meeting will be a Public Hearing and that no action is required by the Council at this evenings meeting. City Clerk Dalla stated that Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in the manner and form required by law; that a Certificate of Compliance is on file and open for public inspection; and that notice was given by mail to all property owners located within the District. ACTION: No action was taken. SEWER/REGIONAL WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (906-1-10) 7. SUBJECT: Providing guidance to Metro (Sewer) Commission Member on negotiations for "Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Metro Commission member be given authority to (a) press San Diego to aggressively pursue additional funding as required by the 60%-40% plan, but (b) also give him authority to commit to the larger amount if he deems it prudent; and that the Metro Commissioner be given authority to review the metro report on off -system equalization facilities to be submitted; and to balance the short term cost savings by deferring construction of South Bay Treatment facilities (thereby deferring the related costs) against the spill risks of the interim alternatives, and to concur with Metro's early construction of South Bay Facilities plan unless significant long term cost savings are apparent. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams provided an overview of the issues before the Commission and answered questions. Book 79/Page 243 07/22/97 SEWER/REG WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGRMT (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, that we authorize Mr. Inzunza to spend not more than one dime on the bridge in the Tijuana River Valley and that we encourage the Equalization Facility be placed at Plant 2, probably on land associated with the former Naval Training Center. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstaining: Inzunza. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Kenton -Drexel -Belmont Neighborhood Watch. (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 Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 9. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Anthony's Catholic Church. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Ignacio Gutierrez, 586 Madison Avenue, Chula Vista, representing St. Anthony's Church and The Lowrider Council, answered questions and spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the TUP with all conditions of staff, a closing time of 4 p.m., and no waver of fees. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 79/Page 244 07/22/97 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1997 (203-1-13) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Chamber of Commerce. (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 $345 Temporary Use Permit processing fee and the $260 in Public Works costs. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of the TUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported that Police Chief Skip DiCerchio has returned to work following surgery and is doing well. CITY ATTORNEY — No Report OTHER STAFF — No Report MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the City Manager was presented with a check in the amount of $320,000 for capital improvements. Mayor Waters read a letter from the FEDCO Company offering a $5.00 gift certificate to senior citizens who live in the Kimball, Morgan and Telacu Towers to off -set the cost of their FEDCO membership fee. The Mayor stated that the library project by the Navy Seabees was completed and looks good. Mayor Waters asked the City Manager and the Police Department to look into reports of people stealing mail from homes. Book 79/Page 244 4 07/22/97 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza asked to bring an item on the agenda that came to his attention after the agenda was posted. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to bring the item on the agenda for consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza reported that the Link Crew at Sweetwater High School wanted to have a retreat on Friday July 25th at the Community Building from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They have completed the required paperwork requesting use of the facility and a waiver of fees. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate to approve the request including a waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Beauchamp inquired about the status of the `Visioning Workshop' requested by the City Council. City Manager McCabe said it was 45 to 60 days away. Vice Mayor Beauchamp inquired about the flashing signal lights on Highland and 18th Street and reported that there was vandalism at the pool over the weekend. Councilman Morrison thanked the Engineering staff for taking care of the problem on L Avenue and reported that the Harmston House has finally been sold. Councilwoman Zarate reported that Christmas in July was a big success; 14 houses were fixed up and repaired as well as the Stein Farm and the Boys and Girls Club. Councilwoman Zarate thanked all of the volunteers and the City Staff for their efforts. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, thanked Councilman Morrison for cooking the hamburgers for the Christmas in July volunteers ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - August 5, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 8:00 p.m. Book 79/Page 245 07/22/97 CI Y CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 5, 1997. AYOR 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. TAPES REQUIRE A TAPE PLAYER CAPABLE OF PLAYING AT HALF SPEED.