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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-03 CC MINBook 82/Page 255 10/3/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 3, 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: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, 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 Morrison, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 18, 2000, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2) Certificates of Appreciation — National City Railcar P1a7a Ceremony. Mayor Waters presented certificates to: Anne Campbell, Ilene Weisner, Don Condon, Kathleen Trees, Norma Urias, Rudy Hradecky, Ben Martinez, Ron & Sherry Morrison, Michael Dalla, Michael Long, Fred Soto, Paul Desrochers, Marylou Matienzo, Leslie Deese, Craig Short, and Ralph & Edith Hughes. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety, provided there is someone present to accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 256 10/3/00 PROCLAMATIONS (cont.) The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 8th through 14th, 2000, as "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and presented to Battalion Chief Don Condon. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ADMIN (101-9-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Soto. Vice Mayor Soto announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Georgia Guarano be reappointed to serve on the Civil Service Commission, for a term ending September 30, 2005. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Soto. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement), Item No. 2 (Warrant Register No. 13), and Item Nos. 3 through 5 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, Item No. 3 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-39) WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (908-1-3) EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 1. SUBJECT: Consent to assignment of Lease Agreement by the GTE Wireless of the Pacific to AT&T. (City Attorney) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 2. Warrant Register # 13. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,015,777.75. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 82/Page 257 10/3/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS (501-1-144) 3. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Jose Refugio Sandoval Gonzalez. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to deny the claim. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to deny the claim. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 4. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Mercie Castro. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Mariano Reyes. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SIDEWALKS / CURBS / GUTTER ADMIN (903-7-8) 6. Resolution No. 2000-126. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE REQUEST OF AD VALOREM REALTY INC. FOR A WAIVER FROM CITY COUNCIL POLICY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO PERMIT A 35-FOOT CURBLINE RADIUS. (Engineering) Refer to Item No. 16. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the request. However, in light of development constraints, if the City Council should approve a waiver from the City standards, staff recommends that parking be prohibited in the cul-de-sac. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to table this item until after the Public Hearing on the proposed Tentative Parcel Map and Zone Variance for the 1200 block of "K" Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 258 10/3/00 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2000-41) 7. Resolution No. 2000-127. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BLAYLOCK ENGINEERING GROUP TO PREPARE THE STRUCTURAL PLANS FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF ALL FLOORS AND THE BASEMENT REMODEL OF THE CIVIC CENTER." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 8. Resolution No. 2000-128. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A THRIFT STORE AT 1220 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD, SUITE A. APPLICANT: RUBY MULLIN. (CASE FILE NO. CUP-2000-12) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. OLD BUSINESS STREET DEDICATING / NAMING 2000 (903-11-15) 9. SUBJECT: Initiation of the renaming of Harrison Avenue to Marina Way. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve renaming of Harrison Avenue from 24t1' Street south only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 259 10/3/00 NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 10. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Building by the Pilipino American Community of National City and request for waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval, and that Council make a decision regarding the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation, and grant the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 11. SUBJECT: Request for use of the South Room of the Community Building for a political advocacy forum. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, inquired about the insurance. ACTION: Councilman Soto withdrew his request for waiver of fees, clarified that he would pay for the insurance and reiterated the request is for the South Room. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 12. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Building by the National City Collaborative. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 13. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Building by the Sion Centro Cristiano for a New Year's Eve Dinner. (Public Works) Book 82/Page 260 10/3/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to deny the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 14. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Building by the National City Community Concert Band and request for waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request, and grant the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2000 (203-1-16) 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Seafood City Supermarket Annual Filipino -Mexican Cultural Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval, and that Council make a decision regarding the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation, and grant the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 2000 (409-1-29) 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a tentative parcel map for the division of one lot into two with a variance to allow a reduced front yard setback in the 1200 block of K Avenue. (Applicant: Raul Thompson) (Case File Nos: LS-1999-2, Z-1999-3) (Planning) Refer to Item No. 6. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 82/Page 261 10/3/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) VARIANCES 2000 (409-1-29) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to set for Public Hearing on October 24, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 17. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales at the relocated Wrigley's Supermarket at 34 N. Euclid Avenue. (Applicant: Sam Arabo) (Case File No.: CUP-2000-20) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: A timely written appeal was filed by the applicant. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to set for Public Hearing on October 24, 2000. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of modification of a Conditional Use Permit to extend the permitted hours for alcohol sales at 303 Highland Avenue (Foodland IGA Supermarket). (Applicant: Foodland IGA) (Case File No. MI-CUP-1990-19) (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 Soto, to file. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 82/Page 262 10/3/00 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 19. Letter from National City Girls' Softball League requesting a donation. (Councilman Inzunza) TESTIMONY: Anna Maria Juarez Rico, representing the Girls' Softball League, spoke in favor of the request and responded to questions. Al Alvarado, 2423 E 20th Street, clarified the history of the Girls' Softball League. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve $1,000 for the Girls Softball League. Mayor Waters requested the item be held over to see if he could find a benefactor to donate $1,000. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to table this request for one week. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mary Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, invited everyone to the election forum to be held at the First United Methodist Church on October 11, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting, October 10, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 263 10/3/00 The meeting closed at 4:10 p.m. 14Zli(/�vL CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2000. 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.