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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06-20 CC MINBook 82/Page 168 6/20/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 20, 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, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Soto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 13, 2000, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2) Charlens Company Theatrical Group. Mayor Waters called upon Cherie Fredricks from the Finance Department. Ms. Fredricks appeared on behalf of the Charlens Company Theatrical Group and introduced the group's director, A.M. Charlens, Ph.D. Mr. Charlens introduced the members of his theatre group, who gave a brief performance from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The public was invited to attend a free performance of Hamlet on July 15t in Kimball Park, co- sponsored by the National City Park and Recreation Department. Book 82/Page 169 6/20/00 MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (cont.) Alliance Health Care Foundation. Mayor Waters called forward representatives of the Alliance Healthcare Foundation to make their presentation. TESTIMONY: Mr. Adrian Kwykowski from the Monger Company, who represents the Alliance Healthcare Foundation, Mr. Stan Lewis, and Dr. Ian Trowbridge made a presentation advocating the need and benefits of establishing a needle exchange program in the San Diego region. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, we direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft the necessary legislation to address the issue of a medical emergency in National City and that they take a particular look at the issue of the legality of needle possession and other nuances about the economic and financial effects to the city of a potential emergency declaration. The intent of the motion was clarified to be: to refer the item to staff for study and bring it back with a report and recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Building & Safety Director Kathleen Trees introduce her new employee, Claudia Gallegos / Permit Technician. Ms. Gallegos stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters then requested that Police Chief Skip DiCerchio introduce his new employees, Edward Becker / Property & Evidence Unit Supervisor, and David Noteware / Police Support Services Manager. Messrs. Becker and Noteware stood and were recognized by those present. PUBLIC HEARING CONTRACT (C99-14) GENERAL PLAN 2000 (405-8-3) 1. Public Hearing — An updated Housing Element of the National City General Plan. (Case File No. GP-1999-1) (Planning) Book 82/Page 170 6/20/00 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) CONTRACT (C99-14) GENERAL PLAN 2000 (405-8-3) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission for approval of the draft, updated Housing Element, with changes as outlined on the Council Agenda Statement. TESTIMONY: John Bridges, from Cotton, Beland and Associates, the City's housing consultant, was present to provide an update on the Housing Element and respond to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to close the hearing and approve the updated Housing Element. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2000-67, 2000-68, 2000-69, 2000-70, 2000-71, 2000, 72, 2000-73, 2000-74, 2000-75), Item No. 11 (Warrant Register No. 50), and Item Nos. 12 through 18 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved, with clarification made on Item No. 3, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (2000-23) 2. Resolution No. 2000-67. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ROEJACK ROOFING, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOFING SYSTEM FOR THE KIMBALL SENIOR CENTER PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-3)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 82/Page 171 6/20/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2000-2) 3. Resolution No. 2000-68. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EL TOYON BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 99-7)" (Engineering) ACTION: City Attorney Eiser clarified that the Resolution will include the addition of Change Order No. 1, a deductive change order that was addressed in the staff report. Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2000-69) 4. Resolution No. 2000-69. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE DATA SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (93-21) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 5. Resolution No. 2000-70. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH U.S. WIRELESS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 800 MHZ COMMUNICATION SYSTEM." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY 2000-2001 (206-1-16) 6. Resolution No. 2000-71. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING Book 82/Page 172 6/20/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) BUDGET FY 2000-2001 (206-1-16) THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING / NAMING 2000 (903-11-15) 7. Resolution No. 2000-72. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 24TH STREET NAME CHANGE TO JULY 10, 2000." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ELECTION / NOVEMBER 2000 (505-13-1) 8. Resolution No. 2000-73. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDA I ES' STA I FMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ELECTION / NOVEMBER 2000 (505-13-1) 9. Resolution No. 2000-74. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 82/Page 173 6/20/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) ELECTION / NOVEMBER 2000 (505-13-1) 10. Resolution No. 2000-75. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDA1'h A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE." (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-14) 11. Warrant Register #50. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $192,999.99. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Warren Eugene Wray. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Darrow Keith Johnson. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Darlene Dent. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Khallid Ngufu. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 82/Page 174 6/20/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS (501-1-144) 16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Jason McNeal. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 17. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Rozzell Jordan. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 18. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Terrence Lenon Ellis. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. 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) 19. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 RELATING TO MOVED BUILDINGS." (Building & Safety) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to have staff look at historical houses only. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 20. SUBJECT: Fire Station Phase III Report. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of Site Plan "A," "C," or modified "C," and to direct staff to process the Section 108 Loan Application by January 1, 2001. Book 82/Page 175 6/20/00 OLD BUSINESS (cont.) FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) TESTIMONY: Fire Chief Randy Kimble reviewed the process to date, presented an outline and summary of the written report, and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to proceed with Plan A and with obtaining a Section 108 loan for the project. Maker and second agreed to include as part of the motion, consideration of Plan A both with and without administrative offices on the site. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to direct appropriate Fire Department, CDC and Finance Department staff to look into securing funding including a CDBG 108 Loan and California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank Loan. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOYS / GIRLS ADMIN (109-5-1) 21. SUBJECT: Letter from the Boys & Girls Clubs of National City requesting a $250 donation from the City to help defray the costs associated with the Traveling Youth Soccer team tournament. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. NEW BUSINESS LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 22. SUBJECT: Report on Municipal Pool. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended implementation of the suggested schedule and summer pass program. TESTIMONY: Park and Recreation Director Jim Ruiz explained the proposal and answered questions. Ms. Sara Del Valle, 1805 'C' Ave., inquired about the possibility of using the snack bar to offset costs for families. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Book 82/Page 176 6/20/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 23. SUBJECT: Summer Concert. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested that Council select one of the proposed options. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, for option number one. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Mayor Waters said that he wanted to change his vote to a "No" and that the record should reflect that the motion passed by a three to two vote. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS ADMIN (408-3-1) 24. Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a 38-unit motel at the northeast corner of 7th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. (Applicant: Raman V. Patel) (Case File No. PD-1994-4) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to set for public hearing on July 18, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS ADMIN (408-3-1) 25. Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a community room / learning center and leasing office and variance for a reduced front yard setback at 1705 E. 16th Street. (Applicant: Southern California Housing Development Corp.) (Case File Nos. PD-200-3 and Z-200-3) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the approval of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 82/Page 177 6/20/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS ADMIN (408-3-1) TESTIMONY: Tom Jacobs, SoCal Housing Development Corporation, 8265 Aspen, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, California, spoke in favor but requested a modification of one of the conditions of approval that requires that a detailed irrigation and landscape plan be approved prior to issuance of building permits. Mr. Jacobs requested that SoCa1 be permitted to pull building permits prior to the approval of irrigation and landscape plans with the stipulation that they have detailed irrigation and landscape plans submitted and approved within 30 days after issuance of building permits. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to file the Notice of Decision and approve the requested modification with the understanding that construction would be halted if the required irrigation and landscape plans are not approved by staff, for any reason, within 30 days of issuance of building permits. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp Councilman Beauchamp stated the reason for abstaining is that he owns property near the subject site. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) 26. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of Commerce Taste of National City. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the 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. Book 82/Page 178 6/20/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) Edith Hughes, CEO, Chamber of Commerce, 711 "A" Avenue, announced that Chamber President Ben Nichols passed away on Saturday, June 17th, and that services would be held on Wednesday, June 21', at 12:00 noon. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) 27. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Beaudry R.V. Parking Lot Sale and Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters announced that some business owners have committed to donating $5,000 for the Kimball Park memorial plaque. CITY COUNCIL. No Report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sherman Spearman, 5426 Division St., San Diego, expressed displeasure that, as a result of the widening of Division St., he can no longer park in front if his house. City Engineer Myers reported that National City cannot resolve the problem because it can not condemn property in San Diego. Book 82/Page 179 6/20/00 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Terry Hanks, 1430 'L' Avenue requested figures on the number of citizens killed by police from 1975 to present, and a copy of the complete file on Arturo Gonzalez who was purportedly killed by National City Police in September of 1999. Mr. Hanks also expressed displeasure with the actions of the National City Police and the cruising ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting, July 18, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:35 p.m. d�1%tw CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2000. L MAYOR CITY 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.