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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
APRIL 17, 2001
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, Waters.
Councilmembers absent: Soto.
Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio,
Eiser, 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 Beauchamp.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 10, 2001, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -
wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Soto.
Abstain: Beauchamp.
PRESENTATIONS (102-1-3)
SDG&E — Stuart P. Wells, Regional Public Affairs Manager SDG&E, 8330
Century Park Ct., San Diego.
Mr. Wells introduced Mr. Dan Lamar, Senior Account Executive,
Commercial Industrial Customer Solutions Department. Mr. Lamar
provided an overview of what is expected in the region as a consequence of
the current power crisis, the possibility of rolling blackouts, and what
SDG&E is doing to prepare for the anticipated 200 hours of curtailments
(black -outs) this year and likely through next summer.
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NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2)
Mayor Waters requested that Police Chief DiCerchio introduce his new
employees, Jammi Johnson / Police Dispatcher, and Marcus Macias / Police
Officer. Ms. Johnson and Officer Macias stood and were recognized by
those present.
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor
Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp called forward Mr. Patricio Flores, 5988
Altamont Drive, San Diego, who provided some personal background and
expressed an interest in serving on the Building Advisory & Appeals Board.
Vice Mayor Beauchamp then called Mr. Frank DeSaracho, 416 30th Street,
National City. Mr. DeSaracho gave his personal and professional
background and expressed an interest in serving on the Planning
Commission or Housing & Community Development Committee.
Vice Mayor Beauchamp called forward Mr. Mark Baca. Mr. Baca asked
that his name be removed from consideration for appointment to the
Planning Commission due to a potential conflict with his employment with
Operation Samahan and the fact that his uncle currently serves on the
Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1)
Mayor Waters announced that Alma Graham had expressed an interest in
serving on the Planning Commission and asked City Attorney George Eiser
to discuss possible problems. City Attorney Eiser explained that, in his
opinion, it would be an incompatible office for Ms. Graham to serve on the
Planning Commission due to the fact that she currently serves on the
National School District Governing Board. Mr. Eiser said his opinion is not
binding on the Council and that if the Council desired, they could seek an
opinion from the State Attorney General.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of
requesting an opinion from the Attorney General. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Soto.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos.1 and 2 (Resolution
Nos. 2001-49, 2001-50), and Item No. 3 (Warrant Register No. 41). Motion
by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the Consent Calendar be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto.
CONTRACT (C2001-15)
1. Resolution No. 2001-49. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH
ASL, INC. TO PROVIDE "AS NEEDED" CIVIL ENGINEERING
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
N.C. TRANSIT PARATRANSIT PLAN (TDA FUNDS) (805-1-4)
GRANT TDA / TRANSPORTATION DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9)
2. Resolution No. 2001-48. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002."
(National City Transit)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15)
3. Warrant Register #41. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$783,013.11. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1)
4. Resolution No. 2001-51. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE
SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF RECORDS
MANAGEMENT OFFICER." (City Attorney)
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.)
PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser clarified that the correct
salary band in the Resolution should be $4685 to $5621.
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent:
Soto. Abstain: None.
LABOR RELATIONS / CITY TREASURER (605-10-1)
5. Resolution No. 2001-52. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE
SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER." (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Soto.
LABOR RELATIONS / CITY CLERK (605-9-1)
6. Resolution No. 2001-53. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE
SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK." (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Soto.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.)
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16)
7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 3.04.020 OF THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Personnel)
OLD BUSINESS
EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1)
8. SUBJECT: Relocation of public faucet at El Toyon Park. (Parks &
Recreation)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept the 4th Street
location.
TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, 2121 E.
doesn't want the activity in the park but
to have it there and also believes no one
use the parks for free.
ACTION: There was no vote taken.
Fourth St., said she
understands the need
should be allowed to
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC REQUEST / COMPLAINT ADMIN (102-1-1)
9. SUBJECT: Letter from Darryl Gorham regarding sewer bills.
ACTION: This item was continued to next week's meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17)
10. SUBJECT: Temporary. Use Permit — Friends of the Library and
National City Library — National City Literacy Celebration.
(Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP
subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Soto.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2001 (414-1-16)
11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a Planned
Development Permit for a gas station, fast food restaurant, and
convenience store with alcohol sales at the northwest corner of 8t1i
Street and Roosevelt Avenue (Applicant: Michael Hennessey) (Case
File No.: PD-2000-6). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: Arcelia Conchas, 304 E. 22nd St. #203, spoke
through a translator, in opposition to allowing the sale of
alcohol at the site.
Shelia Celias, 304 W. 18t'' St., Chair of the National City
ATRD Prevention Task Force, spoke about the importance of
quality of life and requested that, if the permit is approved, the
City hold the applicant to all conditions and restrictions as long
as they are here, and not reduce them in the future.
Michael Hennessey, 17581 Irvine Blvd. #108, Tustin,
California, representing the Hennessey Group, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Filed.
CITY MANAGER. No Report.
CITY ATTORNEY. No Report.
OTHER STAFF. No Report.
MAYOR. No Report.
CITY COUNCIL
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1)
12. SUBJECT: Discussion of Newport Petroleum Sales Tax Proposal —
Councilman Beauchamp.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
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CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1)
TESTIMONY: Dave Diaz, 313 16th St., Huntington Beach,
CA., discussed a letter he sent to the City and requested the
City send a letter of conceptual approval to the Port District.
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to
send letter to the Port District that the City of National City and
Newport Petroleum are still reviewing the potential for sales
tax revenue to National City; that we ask that the Port refrain
from any further demolition or change in status of the tanks
until the City has had an opportunity to fully investigate the
revenue potential and traffic issues associated with the project;
and that we direct our staff to continue to pursue this issue.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto.
COUNCIL MEETING REGS / SCH ADMIN (102-7-1)
13. SUBJECT: Discussion of modification of Council meeting
frequency and times — Councilman Beauchamp.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St, spoke in
opposition of having fewer meetings.
Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd St., spoke in opposition to reducing the
number of meetings.
Rita Heuss, 2121 E. Fourth St., spoke in opposition to reducing
the number of meetings.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to
continue item to next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Soto.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None.
Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:50 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 5:25 p.m. All members were present,
except Councilmember Soto.
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CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Council — Existing Litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9 (a)
1. John Chavez v. Sempra Energy: San Diego Gas & Electric Company;
the City of National City: the City of San Diego and DOES 1 through
100, Superior Court Case No: GIC757569
2. Darlene Dent, Darrow Johnson and Khallid Ngufu v. City of National
City, Brian Boster, Ken Springer, Matthew Remmers, and Does 1-10,
United States District Court Case No. 00cv2353 IEG (LAB)
3. Linda Kaye Harter v. City of National City
United States District Court Case File No. D035563
4. Vivian Elig v. City of National City
United States District Court Case No. 00 CV 2106 K (NLS)
5. Arturo A. Gonzalez and Maria D. Gonzalez v. City of National City
Superior Court Case No. GIS 4641
6. Claims of: a) Espinoza Acevedo, b) Dario Meza, c) Mary Ann Delute,
d) Soyla Barrios
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into
closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Soto.
Councilmember Beauchamp stated he would exclude himself from
the SDG&E item.
Members left the Chamber at 5:25 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers, Civic Center.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 24,
2001.
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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