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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05-01 CC MINBook 83/Page 118 5/1/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 1, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, 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. Mayor Waters requested that two items be added to the agenda: A Proclamation on Peace Officers, and Item No. 4A, a Resolution approving the purchase of laptop computers. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to add both items to the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2001, were deferred to the next meeting. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion. by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Proclamations be read. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 119 5/1/01 PROCLAMATIONS (cont.) The Proclamation proclaiming May 9, 2001 as: "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and presented to Police Chief DiCerchio. The Proclamation proclaiming July 28, 2001 to be: "Christmas in July Day," was also read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, and presented to Cecilia Kirk. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-1-3) El Toyon Recreation Center TESTIMONY: J. R. Chantengco, 612 Via Armado, Chula Vista, distributed written materials and outlined a proposal for a jointly used and built El Toyon Arts and Recreation Center to replace the current facility. Mr. Chantengco introduced Mr. Arnold Marquez; Mr. Tom Durwood, Habitat for Humanity; and Mr. James Grier, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, who provided additional details and spoke in favor of the proposal. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to refer to staff to work out details. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD ADMIN (101-10-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Mr. Patricio Flores be appointed to the Building Advisory & Appeals Board, for a term ending February 28, 2005. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mr. Patricia Flores. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mr. Beauchamp called forward Mr. Vince Reynolds, 1243 Manchester Street, who provided some personal background and expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Book 83/Page 120 5/1/01 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS (cont.) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) Reappointment of Ms. Georgia Guarano to the Housing and Community Development Commission was deferred to a time when she could be present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos.1 through 3 (Resolution Nos. 2001-59, 2001-60, 2001-61), Item No. 4 (Warrant Register No. 43), Item No. 4A (Resolution No. 2001-64), Item No. 5 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item No. 6 (Claim for Damages), and Item No. 7 (Street Tree Committee Minutes). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, Item No. 4A be pulled, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2001-18) 1. Resolution No. 2001-59. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 800 MHz COMMUNICATION SYSTEM." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C89-8) 2. Resolution No. 2001-60. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LIEBERT, CASSIDY & WHITMORE TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEE RELATION MATTERS." (Personnel) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 121 5/1/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1) 3. Resolution No. 2001-61. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 7TH STREET WEST OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY (CASE FILE NO.: SC-2000-1). (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 4. Warrant Register #43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $763,675.28. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-19) 4A. Resolution No. 2001-64. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND AWARD THE PURCHASE OF 37 PANASONIC LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO GHA TECHNOLOGIES." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001(204-1-16) 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-143) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Richard Burgess. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 83/Page 122 5/1/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMM MINUTES (101-2-2) 7. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Approved. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2001-20) 8. Resolution No. 2001-62. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR TRANSIT / LAND USE PLANNING COORDINATION." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE AND TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1) 9. Resolution No. 2001-63. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO FINANCING AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Vice Mayor Beauchamp disclosed the reason for his abstention is the fact that he owns property at 1843 E 16th St., which is within 1,000 feed of the subject site. Book 83/Page 123 5/1/01 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 3.04.020 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (Personnel) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt Ordinance No. 2001-2181. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS GRANT / COMM CODE ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROG (206-4-21) 11. SUBJECT: Community Code Enforcement Pilot Program Grant. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Information only, no action taken. NEW BUSINESS N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 12. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center by the InterAmerican College for a graduation dinner ceremony, and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council make a decision on the use and waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEV PERMIT ADMIN 2001 (414-1-16) 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a new office building at 901 National City Boulevard with a zone variance to eliminate the required setbacks and reduce the number of required parking spaces and the parking aisle width (Applicant: National City Chamber of Commerce) (Case File Nos. PD-2000-10 / Z-2000-9). (Planning) Book 83/Page 124 5/1/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) PLANNED DEV PERMIT ADMIN 2001 (414-1-16) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL LINCOLN ACRES REORG / ANNEX (407-1-1) 14. SUBJECT: Re-evaluation of official stance on the Lincoln Acres Annexation proposal. (Councilmember Morrison) RECOMMENDATION: Councilman Morrison recommended that the City Council support Alternative Action No. 2 from the LAFCO Staff Report, to do away with the Fire District and set-up a Special County Service District TESTIMONY: Charles Andrews, 2775 Chaffey, Lincoln Acres, said the people of Lincoln Acres just want to be left alone. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, to support the Alternative Action in the LAFCO Staff report calling for establishment of a Special Service District. Motion died for lack of second. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Teresa Emery, 1453 E. Plaza Blvd., reported an unsafe condition exists in the vicinity of "N" Ave & Plaza Blvd. Book 83/Page 125 5/1/01 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Virgil Pena, 654 Seabell St., Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to reducing the number of City Council meetings to two per month. Steve Portillo, 1910 E. 24th St. #24, read a prepared statement and spoke against reducing the number of City Council meetings. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. Fourth St., said she is neutral at present on the El Toyon Park proposal discussed earlier in the meeting but would like to be invited to future meetings on the issue. Mark Baca, 105 Harbison Ave., spoke in opposition to reducing the number of City Council meetings to two per month. Mary Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., spoke in opposition to reducing the number of City Council meetings to two per month. Darryl Gorham, 1519 `D' Ave., spoke against the annexation of Lincoln Acres and questioned the wisdom of the City Council for supporting it. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:01 p.m. Book 83/Page 126 5/1/01 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2001. i.L MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY a 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.