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Home My WebLink About2001 02-13 CC MINBook 83/Page 34 2/13/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 13, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: DiCerchio, Dalla, Eiser, Hodges, Matienzo, Morse, Myers, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2001, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp, Morrison. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp called forward Donna Dubose, 817 Eta Street, Apt 3404, who appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on the Housing & Community Development Committee. Book 83/Page 35 2/13/01 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 1. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo parlor at 914 E. 8th Street (Applicant: Michael Shipley) (Case File No. CUP-2000-29). (Planning) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., spoke against approval of the CUP. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th St., spoke against approval of the CUP. Unnamed speaker, 6168 Cumberland St., San Diego, spoke in favor of granting the CUP. Joseph Bendah, 6264 Bernadette Ln., San Diego, owner of the proposed site, spoke in favor of granting the CUP. James Shipley, 8866 Kelburn St, Spring Valley, the applicant, spoke in favor of the CUP and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve the CUP with twelve-month sunset clause, and waive future fees for a new CUP application. Motion failed. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to deny CUP because it is deleterious to the health and safety of the community and based on the City's history and public perception that the use would tend to have a blighting influence, and the lack of control over the operation if the property is sold. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Soto. Absent: None. Abstain: None. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 2. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit to allow a boardinghouse at 1009 E. 8th Street (Applicant: Monn Delrosario) (Case File No. CUP-2000-21) Book 83/Page 36 2/13/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the CUP be denied. TESTIMONY: Paul Thompson, 663 Mission Center Ct., San Diego, an adjoining property owner, expressed some concerns about the proposed use but indicated he was neutral on the CUP application. Mr. Delrosario, 4029 E Plaza Blvd., representing the applicant, responded to questions and spoke in favor of approving the CUP. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve CUP to allow a boardinghouse at 1009 E. 8th Street, based on findings that are stated in the Planning Commission Resolution of approval. Motion failed. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staffs recommendation that the CUP be denied, based on recommended findings for denial. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Soto. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 3 through 5 (Resolution Nos. 2001-16, 2001-17, 2001-18), Item No. 6 (Warrant Register No. 32), and Item No. 7 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report). Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, item no. 5 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 3. Resolution No. 2001-16. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING IMMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES." (Engineering / Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1) 4. Resolution No. 2001-17. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 114 — GRANT REVIEW POLICY." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-6) 5. Resolution No. 2001-18. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SDG&E FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 71% OF THE COST OF RETROFITTING CITY TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITH LED SIGNAL HEADS AND PEDESTRIAN INDICATORS; AND AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK IMMEDIATELY." (Engineering / Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Note: Councilman Beauchamp disclosed the reason for abstaining is his past contractual relationship with SDG&E. Book 83/Page 37 2/13/01 WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 6. Warrant Register #32 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $290,095.46. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2000 (204-1-15) 7. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of August 31, 2000. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 83/Page 38 2/13/01 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS STREET VACATION (902-32-1) 8. Resolution No. 2001-19. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A RETAINER AGREEMENT AND A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAIVER WITH THE LAW FIRM OF SULLIVAN, WERTZ, MCDADE & WALLACE." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Soto, Waters. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (109-5-1) 9. SUBJECT: Letter from Gregory P. Beatie, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club, requesting permission to service beer and wine at their 8th Annual Casino Night on April 28, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ — National Convention Parade. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 39 2/13/01 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read a letter he sent to the Mayor of Imperial Beach regarding the Coronado Branch Line and provided updated information on the statewide ranking of the Mile of Cars. Mayor Waters also reported that individuals have been falsely representing themselves as employees of the Sweetwater Water Authority in order to gain entry into people's homes. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp provided an update on the status of the application for historical status for the Coronado Line and the progress of negotiations for the management concession of the Mexican portion of the rail line. Councilman Inzunza expressed his desire that staff meet with the Baragan Group to go over some of the ideas they have for a gym facility. Councilman Morrison reported on the recent SANDAG planning retreat and also informed the public of the passing away of Mrs. Dorine Ross, a very active and involved member of the community. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting, February 20, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 40 2/13/01 The meeting closed at 7:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2001. 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.