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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 12-09 CC MINBook 79/Page 371 12/9/97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 9, 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: Bouse, Dalla, DiCerchio, Hradecky, 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 Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 2, 1997 be deferred to the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mr. Jim Smythe, Chief Engineer for Sweetwater Authority, 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, made a presentation explaining the Water Wells Project being undertaken by the Authority. Mr. Smythe explained the reason for and problems associated with the temporary relocation of the bike path from the channel area. Hector Martinez, Principal Engineer for Sweetwater Authority, provided additional information and answered questions. ACTION: It was understood that an alternative route on the opposite side of the channel would be explored by the Sweetwater Authority and they would return with their findings. Book 79/Page 372 12/9/97 PRESENTATIONS Annual Report to the Council (Port District) --Jess VanDeventer. National City Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer passed out written materials (a copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and gave a report reviewing Port District accomplishments and plans within the Port District and National City. Commissioner Van Deventer reviewed the status of National City projects covered in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Port, and answered questions. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR - Item No. 1 (Resolution No. 97-154), Item No. 2 (Warrant Register No. 23), Item No. 3 (Master Calendar - January 1998), and Item Nos. 4 through 8 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve Nos. 1 through 3, and deny all Claims for Damages. Carried by unanimous vote. ABATEMENT PROPERTY (402-1-10) 1. Resolution No. 97-154. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1835 AND 1837 "A" AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DENYING THE APPEAL OF ALEX MCLINTOCK, WITH PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT." (Planning). ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS (202-1-12) 2. Warrant Register #23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $253,136.26 (Warrant Nos. 146502 through 146576 inclusive excepting none /103460 through 103474 inclusive). (Finance) . ACTION: Adopted. See above. COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 3. SUBJECT: Master Calendar - January 1998. ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 79/Page 373 12/9/97 CLAIMS (501-1-139) 4. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Edith Reeth O'Harra. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Florence Day & Family Members. (City Clerk) . ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Bobby Kirk. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 7. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Bentina Jones. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-139) 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: James C. Jones. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (203-1-13) 9. SUBJECT: Letter from the Lion's Club of National City requesting approval for a permit and waiver of fees associated with a permit to serve alcohol for their annual Christmas/Appreciation Dinner on December 18, 1997. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Waters, Zarate. Nays: Inzunza, Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 79/Page 374 12/9/97 NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1997 (204-1-12) 10. SUBJECT: Year End Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: Victor Calderon, CPA, Calderon, Jaham & Osborn, 600 "B" Street, Suite 1400, San Diego, reported that the City's financial records are in good order and that the report itself, prepared by the Finance Department last year, won the National and State Award. Mr. Calderon read from the report, page 13, paragraph 4, the opinion of the Auditor: "In our opinion, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of National City, California as of June 30, 1997, and the results of its operations and cash flows of its proprietary and similar trust fund types for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the combining, individual fund and account group financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the individual funds and account groups of the City of National City, California at June 30, 1997, and the results of operations of such funds and cash flows of its individual proprietary and similar trust fund types for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles." ACTION: Accepted and filed. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1997 (414-1-12) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planned Development Permit for a new auto showroom and service facilities at an existing auto dealership at 2001-2005 National City Boulevard. Applicant: Tyce Construction, Inc. for Ball Automotive Group. Case File No.: PD- 1997-5. (Planning) Book 79/Page 375 12/9/97 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1997 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Ernesto Lozano, 2005 "A" Avenue, expressed some concerns about the location of the entrance to the service department and the appearance of the building facing "A" Avenue. Stan Tyce, Tyce Construction, 15884 Bentree Rd., Poway, appeared on behalf of Ball Auto Group, provided background information of the proposed project and answered questions. ACTION: Mayor Waters read a letter from Louida Thompson, 2122 "A" Avenue, expressing the reasons for her initial objection and eventual approval of the project (a copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to approve the application, but direct staff to continue to work with the applicant to try to address some design solutions that will not be structural in nature but still might improve the esthetics of the building fronting on "A" Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Public Works Director Curt Williams said the City Council previously approved a request from Sweetwater High School for use of the Community Building on December 13, 1997 for a sports banquet. Mr. Williams has been contacted about the possibility of changing the date to January 24, 1998. According to the Public Works Director, the date is clear and he requested approval from the City Council. Book 79/Page 376 12/9/97 OTHER STAFF (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to bring the item on the agenda since in came up after the agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve the change of date. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - None. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate inquired about the Holiday Bowl Parade float theme. Councilman Inzunza said he thought the vote taken to allow the Lions Club to serve liquor in the Community Building was a mistake; that doing so sends the wrong message. Mr. Inzunza felt the Community Building is set aside for families, youths and seniors. If alcohol is approved for one, it should be approved for all. Vice Mayor Beauchamp had questions about the Holiday Bowl float entry from the City and asked to have the item placed on next weeks agenda. Mr. Beauchamp expressed his interest in having the Art Committee involved in the process to select something appropriate for the marine jetty location. Vice Mayor Beauchamp inquired if the Police Department has a protocol on activation of the Special Weapons Assault Team or when we allow the Special Weapons Assault Team from San Diego to come into our city. Mr. Beauchamp expressed a desire to have some very serious constraints or protocols on how we activate Teams so that we don't violate rights of citizens or destroy property. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nora McMains, 2120 Palm Avenue, presented a petition signed by 19 residents in her neighborhood seeking improvements in Las Palmas Park. Mrs. McMains listed numerous concerns and needs for the area fronting on Book 79/Page 377 12/9/97 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Palm Avenue, including the need to: a) trim or remove large bushes; b) re- install posts to deter cars from entering the park; c) replace the large pepper tree that was removed and the palm trees that are missing or dying; and, d) remove graffiti from the sidewalk and repair the sprinklers. Mrs. McMains is to be notified of any action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - December 16, 1997 - 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:06 p.m. '4rijAA CIT CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 16, 1997. __A2e-avt-re MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 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