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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03-07 CC MINBook 82/Page 44 3/7/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 7, 2000 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, Eiser, Kimble, Kirkpatrick, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Post, Ruiz, Short, Trees. 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 Soto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2000, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 2000, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) The Proclamation proclaiming March 2000, to be "Mental Retardation Awareness Month," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING COMM DEV COMM/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (406-5-1) 1. Public Hearing: To solicit National City's resident's views and opinions regarding the Housing and Community Development needs of lower income residents. (Community Development Commission) Book 82/Page 45 3/7/00 COMM DEV COMM/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (cont.) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing. TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, 2121 E. Fourth St., expressed her views on the First Time Home Buyer Program. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (Resolution No. 2000-18), Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Warrant Register Nos. 34 and 35), Item No. 5 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item No. 6 (Claim for Damages), and Item No. 7 (Street Tree Committee Minutes). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM1N (102-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 2000-18. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN OPPOSITION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW AREA CODES WITHIN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 3. Warrant Register #34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $931,953.46. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 4. Warrant Register #35. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $826,600.86. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 82/Page 46 3/7/00 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2000 (204-1-15) 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of January 31, 2000. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Mario Lopez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMM ADMIN / MIN (101-2-2) 7. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.38 AND SECTIONS 9.38.010 THROUGH 9.38.100 PERTAINING TO RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS." (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Molly Bowman, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, representing the American Heart Association, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Akran Somo, 9621 Campo Rd., Suite E, Spring Valley, representing the San Diego Merchants Association, expressed objections to the four -foot limitation contained in a section of the Ordinance. Jonathan Lepule, 1941 E. 17th Street, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Peter Mirada, 304 W. 18th St., National City Alcohol and Drugs Task Force, spoke in favor. Book 82/Page 47 3/7/00 MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (cont.) Debbie Kelley, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, representing the American Lung Association, spoke in favor. Shiela Zamera, 304 W. 18°i St., National City Alcohol and Drugs Task Force, spoke in favor. Ana Garcia, 163 E. Rienstra St., Chula Vista, spoke in favor. Todd Priest, 555 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, representing the California Grocers Association, spoke in favor of the Ordinance with reservations about a couple of sections that need to be clarified. ACTION: It was announced that the ordinance would be on the next agenda with refined language. OLD BUSINESS FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 9. SUBJECT: Staff report on fireworks displays. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Report accepted and filed. NEW BUSINESS TOWING SERVICES POLICY (806-1-1) 10. SUBJECT: Towing Services Agreements (City Manager & City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Tim Moynahan, 2510 National City Blvd., representing Moynahan Towing, responded to questions. Mary Louise Martin, 1527 15th St., said she is very much in support of the Police Department's policy on towing and is in favor of the extension of the contract. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to direct staff to negotiate a renewal of the contract, any amendments needed for rate schedules and any needed new provisions including possible site beautification, and come back in 60 days. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 48 3/7/00 AUDIT / REQUIREMENTS CITY ADMIN (208-2-1) 11. SUBJECT: Request for proposal (RFP) to provide audit services. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested approval of request. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, to go out with an RFP. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to negotiate a new contract with our present audit firm of Calderon, Jaham and Osborn. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 12. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center and waiver of fees by the Sweetwater High School ROTC. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested approval of use and waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation, including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 13. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the South Bay Community Services for "Safe Night" events. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested approval. TESTIMONY: Shiela Zamera, 304 W. 18`h St., responded to questions and spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000 (203-1-16) 14. SUBJECT: Califormula Broadcasting / Z90, X99 & Radio Latina - Fiestas Patrias. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Book 82/Page 49 3/7/00 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000 (cont.) TESTIMONY: Shannon DiBrito, representing Califormula Broadcasting, 1690 Frontage Rd., San Diego, responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (203-1-16) 15. SUBJECT: National City Chamber of Commerce hosts Circus Vargas. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and waiver of the $150 processing fee. TESTIMONY: Janice Martinelli, 926 "A" Ave., representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested the waiver of the $2500 bond and the $50 inspection fee recommended by the Finance Department. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation and waiver of the $150 processing fee, $2,500 bond, and $50 inspection fee. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000 (203-1-16) 16. SUBJECT: Maytime Band Review Corporation. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and waiver of the $345 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve staff s recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 50 3/7/00 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that he received a call from Councilman Beauchamp informing him of the plans of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad to move railroad cars to National City. Mayor Waters read a letter he sent to the Railroad objecting to their plans and reported on the follow-up contacts he has had from the Railroad and Congressman Bob Filner. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th St., representing Congressman Filner, informed the Council that the Congressman will not negotiate with the railroad again without first notifying the City. CITY COUNCIL PARADISE CREEK EDUCATION PARK (702-10-1) 17. SUBJECT: Paradise Creek Trailer T.U.P. Resolution (Vice Mayor Fred Soto) Vice Mayor Soto expressed a desire to have an annual report on the need for the trailer at the site because he is worried about the trailer staying after it is no longer needed. TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Ave., responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, to amend the minute action to reflect that the Paradise Creek Educational Park temporary trailer permit should be re-evaluated annually. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza requested that the minutes of the December 7, 1999, Council Meeting be corrected regarding the appointment of Mr. Baca to the Planning Commission, and the correction be on next weeks agenda. Book 82/Page 51 3/7/00 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to March 8, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on March 14, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 5:31 p.m. A 1 C;(M CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2000. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. 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