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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-02 CC MINBook 79/Page 283 09/02/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2, 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: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Williams. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom McCabe, followed by the invocation by Reverend Dan Pacheco, Calvary Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1997 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Presentation to the Police Department by "We're Your Neighbors" organization. Louise Martin, representing "We're Your Neighbors" presented a 9" television/VCR unit to Police Chief DiCerchio and Officer Florentino, purchased with funds raised at their Fourth of July booth at Kimball Park. Ms. Martin introduced the members of the organization present in the audience. Book 79/Page 284 09/02/97 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison seconded by Beauchamp, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 7-13, 1997 to be: "NATIONAL CITY DOG WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Mr. Don Jensen. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who introduced Mr. Fred Soto, 3531 Valley Road, #2, Bonita, CA 91902. Mr. Soto explained his interest in serving on the Traffic Safety Committee and answered questions from the Council. Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 97-113 through 97-114) and Item No. 3 (Warrant Register No. 9). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C97-5) 1. Resolution No. 97-113. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR $125,807 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT PLAZA BOULEVARD AND MANCHESTER AVENUE. ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 95-8." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 79/Page 285 09/02/97 CONTRACT (C97-26) GRANT/TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT (206-4-19) 2. Resolution No. 97-114. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO OBTAIN GRANT FUNDS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAFFIC COLLISION RECORDS SYSTEM AND A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 3. Warrant Register #9. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $183,599.39 (Warrant Nos. 144960 through 145049 inclusive excepting none/103024 through 103045 inclusive). (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS 1997 (206-2-12) POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 97-115. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVE TO A PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNT FOR REPAIRS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING TEAM BUS." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser noted for the record that the dollar amount contained in Resolution was in error and should be changed from $12,000 to the correct amount of $17,000. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Resolution be adopted as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 286 09/02/97 NEW BUSINESS BD OF PORT COMM/PUBLIC ART PROJECT (701-5-5) 5. SUBJECT: Report: Recommendation to the San Diego Unified Port District relative to the concept design for the Railroad Car Public Art Project. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council hear the three proposals and recommend a first and second place selection to the Unified Port District. TESTIMONY: Ed Peters, 1940 McKinley Avenue, introduced members of his team, gave a brief presentation and description of his proposal (the Roundhouse) and answered questions. Gerald Shonkwiler and Bruce Coons, from the Ed Pieters group, provided additional information on the Roundhouse proposal. Joe Nicholson, 364 2nd Street, Suite 2, Encinitas, gave a presentation on behalf of the Parterre / Nicholson (Taraz) proposal and answered questions. Jim Marvin, 581 Camino de la Reina, #804, San Diego, gave a presentation on behalf of Elan Enterprises and Hinkel Whitaker Architects and answered questions. Jess Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Street, National City Port District Representative, answered questions from the Council. Bruce Coons, 29 Kingston Court, Coronado, spoke in favor of sending only one proposal to the Port District. Fred Harder, 3600 E. Plaza Blvd., a member of the Art Committee, spoke in favor of sending only one proposal to the Port District. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, "we send this down to the Port and emphasize that 'The Roundhouse Proposal is our first choice and the Taraz Proposal is our second choice". Mayor Waters withdrew his motion with the concurrence of the second. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ed Peters' Roundhouse as number one. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 79/Page 287 09/02/97 STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-2) 6. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the minutes and the removal of the two trees at 1843 E. 16th Street. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor the staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Vice Mayor Beauchamp disclosed for the record that the reason for the abstention is because he is the applicant and the owner of the property. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-9-10) 7. SUBJECT: Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 1995-17 to determine compliance with the conditions of approval. Universal Church - 330 National City Boulevard. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider the attached report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to continue this item for 60 days. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 1997 (409-1-23) 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Zone Variance for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces in conjunction with the construction of a 5,603 square foot church at 1816 Harding Avenue. Applicant: Scott Thomas for St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Case File No.: Z-1997-2. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, the Notice of Decision be filed. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison. Abstaining: None. Book 79/Page 288 09/02/97 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1997 (414-1-12) 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planned Development Permit for construction of a 37,653 square foot medical office building at 2345 E. 8th Street. Applicant: Paradise Valley Hospital. Case File No.: PD-1997-1. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Notice of Decision be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 1997 (409-1-23) 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Zone Variance to allow two proposed parcels to be 4,900 sq. ft. in lieu of the 5,000 sq. ft. required at 409 L Avenue. Applicant: Robert Starr. Case File Nos.: Z-1997- 1 /S-1997-1. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the zone variance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe asked the Finance Director to brief the City Council on a city investment matter that appeared in a recent news article. Finance Director Matienzo advised that the City had invested funds with the county. An internal County audit revealed that an accounting error occurred in the first quarter of 1992 due to a software problem. The maximum City exposure could be a loss of interest income estimated to be around $13,000. That is not a final number and is subject to review by the County's independent auditors. A meeting has been held with Paul Boland, County Tax Collector, and there is discussion among participating agencies to conduct an- additional independent review by auditors selected by the participating agencies. Final figures should be available by November. CITY ATTORNEY - None. Book 79/Page 289 09/02/97 OTHER STAFF - None. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the City has recovered $4,13 6 in damages for the destruction of City Trees. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp suggested that the City consider the possibility of expanding the contract for Geographical information Systems to provide for future use by other departments. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alana Coons, 29 Kingston Court, Coronado, asked the Councilmembers to mark their calendars for the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival at the Stein Farm which will be held on October 18th, 1997, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs. Coons commended Councilman Morrison for following the rules on the Arts Project and everything else. Lori Peoples, 1504 E. 22nd Street, thanked the Council for doing the right thing on the Arts Project. Ms. Peoples expressed her concern that it is sometimes difficult being a volunteer and feeling that you are fighting among your own people. She encouraged the Council to continue to listen and support the community volunteers. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - September 9, 1997 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:46 p.m. Book 79/Page 290 09/02/97 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 9, 1997. 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. TAPES REQUIRE A TAPE PLAYER CAPABLE OF PLAYING AT HALF -SPEED.