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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 15, 2000
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 3:07 p.m. by Mayor Waters.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters.
Councilmember absent: Morrison.
Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio,
Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, 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
McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Soto.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, for approval of the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2000, and the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 8, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison.
MAYOR'S PRESENTATION
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2)
Mayor Waters requested that City Librarian Anne Campbell introduce her
new employee, Monica O'Hara / Computer Center Coordinator.
Ms. Campbell reported that Ms. O'Hara was attending a meeting in Oakland
on behalf of the City (dealing with Proposition 10) and was unable to be
present. Ms. Campbell announced that she has received unofficial notice
that the National City Public Library and the City of National City is going
to be awarded almost a quarter million dollar grant from Proposition 10
money (tobacco tax), for a bookmobile; one of ten such grants in the State.
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MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (cont.)
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2)
Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief Skip DiCerchio introduce his
new employee, Amelia Chavez / Crime Scene Specialist. Ms. Chavez stood
and was recognized by those present.
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-11-1)
Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Soto.
Vice Mayor Soto announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that
Marie Clifton and Lucille Delorme be appointed to the Senior Citizen
Advisory Committee, for terms ending August 31, 2001.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of
Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Morrison.
City Clerk Dalla administered the oaths of office to Ms. Clifton and
Ms. Delorme.
Mayor Waters then took up Item No. 16.
COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3)
16. SUBJECT: Miss National City Pageant Director.
ACTION: Mayor Waters introduced the Director of the Miss
National City Pageant, Ms. Sharon Duncan, 4535 Alpine Blvd.,
Alpine. Ms. Duncan, reported that Miss National City, Naomi
Ramos, had been awarded a full University scholarship and had
to leave the city. Ms. Duncan then introduced Denise
Valderamma, the new Miss National City, who would serve the
remainder of the year. Mayor Waters officially crowned Miss
Valderamma, who then addressed the Council and introduced
her family and friends.
Mayor Waters reported that a delegation from Russia toured City offices
and facilities earlier in the day and was present at the Council Meeting.
Mayor Waters introduced a spokesperson for the delegation who explained
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(cont.)
the makeup of the delegation and the purpose of the Congressionally funded
program. Each member of the delegation was personally greeted by the
Mayor and Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
1. Public Hearing to consider a substantial amendment to the FY 2000-
01 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan for submission of a Section 108
Loan Guarantee Program Request to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for the construction of a new main fire
station with Community Development Block Grant funds.
(Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 11.
ACTION: There were no speakers. Motion by Soto, seconded
by Beauchamp, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Morrison.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
2. Public Hearing to consider draft Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Program Request to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the construction of a new main fire station with
Community Development Block Grant Funds. (Community
Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 12.
ACTION: There were no speakers. Motion by Inzunza,
seconded by Soto, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Morrison.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
3. Public Hearing: Reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds. (Community Development Commission)
Refer to Item No. 9.
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PUBLIC HEARING (cont.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
ACTION: Zelva Moeser, 429 E. 2nd Street, Chairman of
Library Board, spoke in favor of funding for a library
feasibility study. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to
close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Morrison.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 4 and 9
(Resolution Nos. 2000-100, 2000-101, 2000-102, 2000-103, 2000-104,
2000-105), and Item No. 10 (Warrant Register No. 06). Motion by Inzunza,
seconded by Soto, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote, with the exception of Councilman Beauchamp abstaining
on Item Nos. 7 and 9. Absent: Morrison. NOTE: Mr. Beauchamp stated
the reason for his abstention is the fact that he owns property within 1,000
of the affected area.
PERSONNEL POSITIONS / NEW & RECLASS (604-1-1)
4. Resolution No. 2000-100. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SALARY BAND FOR
MANAGEMENT ANALYST III, A SALARY RANGE FOR
BUILDING INSPECTOR / PLAN CHECKER, AND MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR FUTURE INCREASES FOR THE MANAGEMENT
ANALYST III AND THE POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
MANAGER POSITIONS." (Personnel)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C86-47)
5. Resolution No. 2000-101. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE FIRE CHIEF TO INVOKE SECTION 17 OF THE AMERICAN
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT (C86-47)
MEDICAL RESPONSE AGREEMENT FOR A 60-DAY
EXTENSION TO THE AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT."
(Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2000-31)
6. Resolution No. 2000-102. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE
FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPTING THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE PRICE QUOTE FROM
COMPUCOM SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PANASONIC
"TOUGHBOOK" LAPTOP COMPUTERS. (Purchasing)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GENERAL PLAN 2000-2001 (405-8-4)
7. Resolution No. 2000-103. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE
COMBINED GENERAL PLAN / ZONING MAP. CASE FILE NOS.
GP-2000-3, ZC-2000-3. (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1)X
8. Resolution No. 2000-104. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A
1'ENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO DIVIDE ONE VACANT
LOT INTO SIX WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW SIX LIVE/WORK RESIDENCES AND A VARIANCE TO
ALLOW TANDEM PARKING AND A REDUCTION IN
MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF 9TH STREET AND "A" AVENUE.
APPLICANT: WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION. CASE FILE NOS. S-2000-1, CUP-2000-10, Z-
2000-2. (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
9. Resolution No. 2000-105. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS. (Community
Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 3.
ACTION: Adopted. See above. NOTE: Approval clarified
to include CDC staff recommendation that funds for the
Kimball Senior Center roof be held intact and any surplus
funds be reallocated to the Administrative Account.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15)
10. Warrant Register #06. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$272,777.40. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
11. Resolution No. 2000-106. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2000-01
CONSOLIDAI'ED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN FOR SUBMISSION OF
A SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM REQUEST TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
MAIN FIRE STATION WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. (Community Development Commission)
Refer to Item No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor
of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Morrison.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2000 (406-1-15)
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
12. Resolution No. 2000-107. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL OF A SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE
REQUEST. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item
No. 2.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor
of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Morrison. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated, for the
record, that Councilman Morrison indicated to him that he
supports the Resolution.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 (406-2-9)
13. Resolution No. 2000-108. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A
55-YEAR LEASE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / COPPER HILLS
APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (SOCAL). Community
Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor
of staff s recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -
wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None.
Absent: Morrison. Abstain: Beauchamp. NOTE: Mr.
Beauchamp stated the reason for his abstention is the fact that
he owns property within 1,000 of the effected area.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, the Ordinance be introduced by title
only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15)
14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE. (CASE
FILE NOS. GP-2000-3, ZC-2000-3) (Planning)
NEW BUSINESS
CIVIC CENTER / MAINT & REPAIRS ADMIN (1101-2-1)
15. SUBJECT: Presentation on a Civic Center Landscape Improvement
Plan. (Parks & Recreation)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to proceed with
implementation of the conceptual plan.
TESTIMONY: Park & Recreation Director Jim Ruiz updated
the Council on the Improvement Plan Project and introduced
Mr. Pat O'Connor, from Parterre Landscape Architects, 1221
Hays Ave., San Diego. Mr. O'Connor presented the proposed
Master Plan and reviewed three broad recommendations
included in the plan dealing with signage, circulation, and
landscape issues.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, in favor of
staff's recommendation, and to keep moving forward with the
concepts presented including the possibility of scheduling a
workshop in the near future. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER. No Report.
CITY ATTORNEY. No Report.
OTHER STAFF. No Report.
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MAYOR
COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3)
16. SUBJECT: Miss National City Pageant Director.
ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Waters reported that the railcar is now back in the city and looks
good.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Beauchamp reported that he had met, as the MTDB
representative, with the parties involved with the refurbishment of the
Chamber of Commerce sign on I-5 and would be communicating further
with the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railroad Board.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th St., said he was glad that the money was
approved for the library study and that he has already completed the
drawings.
Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:50 p.m.
Mayor Waters reconvened the Council at 5:45 p.m. All members were
present.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Council — Existing Litigation - Government
Code Section 54956.9(a)
1) Claim ofNemo Larry
2) Claim of Pollyanna Jameson
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to go into
closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison.
Councilmembers left the Chamber at 5:46 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting,
August 22, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison.
The meeting closed at 6:20 p.m.
CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 22,
2000.
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