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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03-28 CC MINBook 82/Page 70 3/28/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 28, 2000 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 Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Alvarez, Condon, DiCerchio, Eiser, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Soto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2000, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morrison. Absent: None. PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamation be read in its entirety, provided there is someone present to accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 2000 as "EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and presented to Battalion Chief Don Condon. Book 82/Page 71 3/28/00 PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 1. Public Hearing — Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code regarding the regulation of new markets selling seafood. (Case File No.: A-2000-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the proposed Code amendment be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. GENERAL PLAN 2000 (405-8-3) 2. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from the RS-2 Single -Family Residential Zone to the RM-2-PD Multi -Family Residential Zone for property at the northeast corner of E. 16th Street and "Q" Avenue. (Applicant: Southern California Housing Development Corporation) (Case File Nos. General Plan- 2000- 1 /ZC-2000-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the proposed amendment be approved. TESTIMONY: Thom Jacobs, Sr. Projects Manager, Southern California Housing Development Corp., 201 Alabama Street, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Councilman Beauchamp stated his abstention was due to the fact that he owns property within an economically affected distance from the subject site. Book 82/Page 72 3/28/00 GENERAL PLAN 2000 (405-8-3) 3. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from the CT-PD Tourist Commercial Zone to the RM-2-PD Multi -Family Residential Zone for property approximately 450 feet north of E. 16t Street and 200 feet east of "Q" Avenue. (Applicant: National City CDC) (Case File Nos. General Plan-2000-2/ZC-200-2) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the proposed amendment be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Councilman Beauchamp stated his abstention was due to the fact that he owns property within an economically affected distance from the subject site. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 (Resolution No. 2000-30), and Item No.5 (Warrant Register No. 38). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2000-12) 4. Resolution No. 2000-30. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ROEJACK ROOFING, INC. FOR THE REROOFING OF THE LOWER PORTIN OF THE LOUIS J. CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. No. 00-1) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 82/Page 73 3/28/00 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 5. Warrant Register #38. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $247,253.27. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 6. "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: Peter Miranda, National City Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Services Task Force, 304 W. 18th St., spoke in favor. Jose Arzeta, National City ATOD Task Force, 1437 "J" Ave., spoke in favor. Ivan Arvizo, 1720 "J" Ave., spoke in opposition. Jonathan S. Lepule, Union of Pan Asian Communities, 1941 E. 17`h St., spoke in favor. Ashley Hanson, National City ATOD Task Force, 304 W. 18th St., spoke in favor. Ashley R. Johnson, 1941 E. 17th St., spoke in favor. Arkan Somo, Executive Director, San Diego Merchants Association, 9621 Campo Road, Suite E, Spring Valley, spoke in favor and answered questions. Sal P. Salem, San Diego Merchants Association, 404 Palm Ave., spoke in favor. Book 82/Page 74 3/28/00 MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (cont.) Debra Kelley, American Lung Assn., 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, spoke in favor and answered questions. Diane Levine, American Heart Association, 2751 Fourth Ave., read a letter of support from Molly Bowman, Director of Advocacy, American Heart Association. A copy of the letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Nick Nasser, Kings Liquor, 690 Balsan Drive, El Cajon, submitted a speaker slip (but declined to speak) in order to go on record in support of the proposed Ordinance, except for one provision dealing with product display limitations. Mayor Waters read a letter that was received from Todd Priest, Director, Local Government Relations, California Grocers Association, 555 E. Ocean Blvd., #450, Long Beach, who expressed support for the proposed Ordinance except for one area dealing with display and advertising. A copy of the letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters also read a letter that was received from Arkan Somo, Executive Director, San Diego Merchants Association, 9621 Campo Road, Suite E, Spring Valley, expressing support for the proposed Ordinance, except for any provision dealing with advertising restrictions and/or product display limitations. A copy of the letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Extensive discussion ensued. Council directed the City Attorney to modify certain sections in the Ordinance dealing with product accessibility / visibility and stated that the Ordinance would come back next week for second reading and adoption. Book 82/Page 75 3/28/00 Mayor Waters deviated from the meeting and asked that Star News reporter Laura Mahlgren introduce her new intern. Laura Mahlgren then introduced Julie Lee of Scotland, and announced that Ms. Lee would be working with Ms. Mahlgren for about six months. NEW BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit to allow a wireless communications facility at 125 Palm Avenue (Applicant: AT&T Wireless Services) (Case File No.: CUP-2000-2) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — La Mesa R.V. Parking Lot Sale/Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. Book 82/Page 76 3/28/00 MAYOR Mayor Waters provided an update on the Rail Car Plaza project, and reported that restoration of the rail car was scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2000, as per the contract. Mayor Waters also stated that he had met with Senator Steve Peace regarding the SB 329 bill, and would provide answers to questions presented to Senator Peace during their meeting. Mayor Waters referred a code violation situation (at Plaza and Palm) to Planning Director Post. Mr. Post advised Council that the Code Conformance officer was working on the problem and that a report would be provided. CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Morrison provided highlights on his trip to Washington, DC regarding the National Conference concerning regional government. Mr. Morrison also mentioned that he had spoken with Congressman Bob Filner regarding the National City post office situation. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Joint City Council / Planning Commission Workshop, March 29, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., North Room, Community Building. Carried by unanimous vote. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on April 4, 2000, 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. CITY CLERK Book 82/Page 77 3/28/00 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2000. I - 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.