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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 01-16 CC MINBook 83/Page 11 1/16/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 16, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: DiCerchio, Dalla, Desrochers, Eiser, Kossyta, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz. 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 Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001, was deferred. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2) North Park Trophy. No one was present. Locke Construction Company. No one was present. Mayor Waters paid tribute to Mrs. Ilene Roberts who was very active and involved in the community for many years and who made an invaluable contribution toward improving the City and making it a better place. Mayor Waters announced that Mrs. Roberts died of cancer last week and said she will be sorely missed. Book 83/Page 12 1/16/01 NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief Skip DeCerchio introduce his new employee, Mary Selvig / Senior Office Assistant. Ms. Selvig stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters also requested that Assistant City Manager Park Morse introduce his new employee, Ryan Hyland / Management Analyst III. Mr. Hyland stood and was recognized by those present. PUBLIC HEARING COM 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) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a public hearing be conducted to solicit public input regarding the housing and community development needs of lower income residents. TESTIMONY: Mark Baca, 1412 E. 14th St., inquired about the outreach efforts made by the City to get the word out to residents about the Public Hearing. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 3 (Resolution Nos. 2001-5, 2001-6, 2001-7), and Item No. 5 (Warrant Register No. 28). Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 2. Resolution No. 2001-5. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING Book 83/Page 13 1/16/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF POLICE CANINES WITHOUT BIDDING." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1) 3. Resolution No. 2001-6. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BASEBALL FIELD AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN KIMBALL PARK." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-2) 4. Resolution No. 2001-7. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE "AS NEEDED" CONSTRUCTION AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND VARIOUS OTHER LAND SURVEYING NEEDS." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 5. Warrant Register #28. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $376,355.60. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. NEW BUSINESS BUDGET FY 2000-2001 (206-1-16) 6. SUBJECT: Estimated shortfalls for utility payments to SDG&E for Public Works' Facilities Maintenance and Streets Divisions for FY-00-01. (Public Works) Book 83/Page 14 1/16/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) BUDGET FY 2000-2001 (206-1-16) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: John Cole, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, reiterated the information contained in the written report. We were informed by SDG&E that "there would be an approximate 100% increase in the cost of gas and electricity supplied to City buildings and a 30% increase in the cost of electricity supplied for street lighting / traffic signals. For the Facility Maintenance, we anticipate a $220,000 shortfall for FY 00-01, with $325,000± being owed in FY 03-03 or 03-04. For the Streets Accounts, we anticipate a shortfall of $52,000 with $130,000± being owed in FY 02-03 or 03-04. In addition, unless the State Legislation acts further, the amount that we owe in FY 02-03 or 03-04 will continue to grow through the next two fiscal years. Based upon the present costs, the Facilities Maintenance Account will be depleted within 2 months, and the Streets account within 3 to 4 months. Under this scenario, we will need approximately $276,000 to complete the current fiscal year and $455,000 set aside to pay the amount deferred for this fiscal year that will be due in 2003 or 2004. The figures used in this report are estimates and will change SDG&E is granted a rate increase, or if there are further regulations from the State or Federal Governments. This report is presented to Council to advise of the current situation, but the energy market is changing daily. We will request appropriate budget adjustments as necessary." ACTION: Information only. No action taken. SEWER SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT DIST (906-1-8) 7. SUBJECT: Status report of the increasing costs being charged to National City by San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater for treatment of our sewage. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 83/Page 15 1/16/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) SEWER SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT DIST (906-1-8) TESTIMONY: Joe Smith , Sewer Maintenance Supervisor, reported that our projected sewer flow rate, which determines the cost for transportation and treatment of sewage, has shown a significant increase from 3.8 MGD to 5 MGD. The increase is largely due to improved flow monitoring by the City of San Diego. The new projections and resulting costs will require use of reserves to meet immediate and future increased costs and it is likely that there will be a sewer rate increase to residents in Fiscal Year 2003. ACTION: Information only. No action taken. BUDGET FY 2000-2001 (206-1-16) 8. SUBJECT: Status of Public Works' Equipment Maintenance Gasoline, Oil and Lubricants Account 643-422-224-314. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Jim Dredge, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, reported that increased costs for fuel and petroleum products will result in a projected budget shortfall of $18,000 this year and a 15 to 20% increase next year.. ACTION: Information only. No action taken. SPECIFIC PLAN AMEND / N. 8Th-E "N"-W/PALM SP-1-92 (417-1-6) 9. SUBJECT: Report on shopping center development on the north side of 8th Street, between N Avenue and Palm Avenue. (Case File No.: SP-1993-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Richard Binkert, Jamagusa Way, Jamul, the property owner and developer explained what caused the project to have less landscaping than required by the approved plans. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to find that the as -build condition substantially conforms with the Specific Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 16 1/16/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) SEWER SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT DIST (906-1-8) 10. SUBJECT: Comments on draft EIR for South Bay Pump Station and Conveyance System. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize staff to submit a draft letter to the City of San Diego. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to transit the letter. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2001 (414-1-16) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Denial of a Planned Development Permit application for a 93-unit extended stay hotel at the northwest corner of Plaza Boulevard and Interstate 805. (Applicant: Matt O'Shea for Extended Stay America) (Case File No.: PD-2000-9) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Department and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to set for public hearing on February 27, 2001. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Post advised that several Code amendments are required to allow the proposed development and those Code changes would be considered concurrently with the Planned Development Permit. It was also requested that the Notice of Hearing be mailed to an expanded area of property owners. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo parlor at 914 E. 8th Street. (Applicant: Michael Shipley) (Case File No. CUP-2000-29) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 83/Page 17 1/16/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) TESTIMONY: Michael Shipley, 8866 Kelburn Ave„ Spring Valley, spoke in favor and responded to questions. Everett Dickson, 2745 E 14th St., decided not to speak since the matter was going to be set for hearing.. Louise Martin, 1527 E 15th St., spoke against the CUP. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to set for public hearing on February 13, 2001. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication facility at 2701 East 8th Street. (Applicant: Tim Kolset, WFI for Spring) (Case File No. CUP-2000-27) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to file without objection. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication facility at 2701 East 8th Street. (Applicant: Krystal Patterson, Plancom for Pacific Bell) (Case File No. CUP- 2000-19) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to file without objection. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 18 1/16/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 15. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication facility at 2701 East 8th Street. (Applicant: Mark Linman, Gianni and Associates for AT&T) (Case File No. CUP-2000-24) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to file without objection. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a newspaper article about a family killed in a fire in a converted garage. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp reported on the proceedings that took place at the Metropolitan Transit Board meeting regarding the opening of the Desert Line and the requested line abandonment in Chula Vista. The issues were successfully separated. Mr. Beauchamp indicated his desire to have a future closed session on potential litigation. Councilman Morrison raised questions about the Division Street and Palm Avenue item discussed at the last meeting and the need to determine who is going to be doing what on the site and what is it going to do for the City. Book 83/Page 19 1/16/01 CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Councilman Fred Soto said it should be our intention to get the best deal for National City for use of the site. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E 14th St., expressed his support for a Public Hearing to consider changing meeting times for the City Council and CDC. Louise Martin, 1527 E 15th St., Board Member of the National City Food Bank, gave a report on the Food Bank activities and accomplishments during the past year. Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:41 p.m. All members were present. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956-9(a). Arturo A. Gonzalez and Maria D. Gonzalez, et al. v. City of National City. San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS 4641. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 5:42 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting, January 23, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Book 83/Page 20 1/16/01 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2001. „rde,a4_144". MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. 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