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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05-08 CC MINBook 83/Page 127 5/8/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 8, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, 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 G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2001, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 1, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Beauchamp left the Chamber at 6:04 p.m., returned at 6:05 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Proclamations be read. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp The Proclamation proclaiming May 2001 as: "VETERAN APPRECIATION MONTH," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming May 12, 2001 to be: "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE DAY," was also read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 83/Page 128 5/8/01 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Georgia Guarano be reappointed to serve on the Housing and Development Commission Committee, for a term ending April 28, 2003. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath to Mrs. Guarano. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) 1. Public Hearing — Approving the draft FY 2001-02 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program budgets. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 12. Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the draft 2001-02 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and authorize CDC staff to submit said plans to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read a letter into the record from the Girl's and Boy's Club withdrawing their request for CDBG funds for the Academy of Engineering. CDC Executive Director Paul Desrochers reported that two Public Hearings and one Public Discussion have been held to consider the proposed CDBG and HOME program requests. Staff has presented recommendations and funding options for Council consideration. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Public Hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 129 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) The City Council then took up consideration of individual funding requests beginning with the Public Services category, which is limited to 15% of total CDBG funds. PUBLIC SERVICES: ACTION: Request Withdrawn — ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of $15,725 for AFTER -SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, no funds be allocated for PROJECT SAFEHOUSE. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, no funds be allocated for FINANCIAL STABILITY WORKSHOPS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $30,000 for NUTRITION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $13,375 for GRAFFITI REMOVAL (25% OF PROGRAM). Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $26,250 for RESOURCE CENTER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Request Withdrawn — PARTNERSHIP PROJECT. Book 83/Page 130 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) PUBLIC SERVICES: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of $40,000 for LIBRARY LITERACY / COMMUNITY COMPUTER SERVICE CENTER. Maker and seconded amended motion, in favor of $45,000 for LIBRARY LITERACY / COMMUNITY COMPUTER SERVICE CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $21,000 for the SWIM PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $18,000 for TINY TOTS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to direct staff to look for alternative funding source for C.O.P.S. UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM. Can-ied by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, no funds be allocated to SAFE STREETS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, no funds be allocated for NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK - BRANCH OFFICE. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Councilman Inzunza abstained because he is employed by a bank and wanted to avoid the appearance of a conflict. Book 83/Page 131 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) PUBLIC SERVICES: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, no funds be allocated for PARK VILLAS LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $6,000 for TEEN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison in favor of $66,800 for N.C. Critical Hours Program died for lack of second. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $23,650 for N.C. CRITICAL HOURS PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $25,000 for N.C. ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL SERVICES. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of changing the amount to $20,000 for N.C. ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL SERVICES. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, no funds be allocated for NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROJECTS: ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $35,000 for INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR / ADA COMPLIANCE. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 132 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) COMMUNITY PROJECTS: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $31,500 HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of $50,000 for CODE ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $40,125 for GRAFFITI REMOVAL (75% OF PROGRAM). Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $25,000 for FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER REMODELING. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, no funds be allocated for SOUTH COUNTY PARTNER — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, no funds be allocated for PROPERTY REHABILITATION / COMMUNITY CENTER. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CIP: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of $600,000 for N.C. BLVD. STREETSCAPE (14Th — 18Th STREET). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 133 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) CITY CIP: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of $49,700 for FIRE EQUIPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $100,000 for PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison in favor of $100,000 for STREET WIDENING IN LAS PALMAS PARK died for lack of a second. No further action was taken. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $100,000 for 2001-02 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, to drop the funding allocation for 2001- 02 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT so the funds can be redistributed to other projects. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of $100,000 for INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN RAMPS. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, in favor of $100,000 for INSTALLATION OF MISC. CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to reduce the amount by $26,625. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of an additional $25,000 for INSTALLATION OF MISC. CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS (new total: $98,375). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 134 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) CITY CIP: ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of setting aside $36,300 for NEW FIRE STATION — SECTION 108 LOAN. Carried by unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATION: ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $75,000 for CDBG ADMINISTRATION / PLANNING. Carried by unanimous vote. HOME PROGRAM BUDGET: ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of $38,000 for HOUSING REHABILITATION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $250,000 for FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $70,200 for HOME ADMINISTRATION. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of $105,300 for the CHDO SET ASIDE and the remainder of the unallocated funds go into Number 39, PROPERTY REHABILITATION. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 135 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 2. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a vehicle storage lot on vacant property north of 1330 Harding Avenue (Applicant: J. Vernon Myres) (Case File No. CUP-2001-01). (Planning) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission for approval. TESTIMONY: John Myers, 11961 Fuerte Dr., El Cajon, responded to questions and spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, in favor of staff's recommendation. Maker and second agreed, to amend the motion to add a condition that the CUP would expire in two years. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCES 2001 (409-1-31) 3. Public Hearing — Appeal of Zone Variance to allow a residential unit and eliminate all required parking at an existing 4-unit apartment building at 930-932 E. 18th Street (Applicant: Janet Carreon) (Case File No. Z-2001-02). (Planning) Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of zone variance. TESTIMONY: Janet Carreon, 5561 Nerak Ct., Bonita, and Jeff Carreon, 938 Valencia Place, Chula Vista, responded to questions and spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve the zone variance with recommended conditions of approval and factual findings including that other properties in the vicinity Book 83/Page 136 5/8/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) VARIANCES 2001 (409-1-31) have less than code required on -site parking. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 4 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2001-65, 2001-66, 2001-67, 2001-68, 2001-69), Item No. 9 (Warrant Register No. 44), Item Nos. 10 and 11 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2001-21) 4. Resolution No. 2001-65. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NICKELL ENGINEERING FOR THE NATIONAL CITY PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-16)." (Engineering) CONTRACT (C2001-21) Continued 4. Resolution No. 2001-65 (continued) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C99-27) KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1) 5. Resolution No. 2001-66. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 AND 2, ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE KIMBALL BOWL OPEN-AIR AMPHITHEATER RENOVATION PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 99-8)." (Engineering / Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 137 5/8/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2001-22) 6. Resolution No. 2001-67. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SAN MIGUEL COURT SEWER PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-17)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (2000-47) LAS PALMAS PARK ADMIN (702-3-4) 7. Resolution No. 2001-68. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LAS PALMAS PARK BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-4)" (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1) 8. Resolution No. 2001-69. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR FINANCING OF THE FIRE STATION PROJECT AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MAT 1'ERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 9. Warrant Register #44. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $288,728.71. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 83/Page 138 5/8/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS 2001 (501-1-145) 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Terry Wayne Hanks. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS 2001 (501-1-145) 11. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Teresa Diaz. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2001 (406-1-16) 12. Resolution No. 2001-70. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DRAFT 2001-02 ANNUAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS." (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council approve the draft 2001-02 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and authorize CDC staff to submit said plans to Los Angeles HUD Field Office for approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Council of Filipino Organizations - Philippine Faire 2001. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP, including waiver of the processing fees. TESTIMONY: Eric Erickson, 1954 Glenn Airs Dr., El Cajon, representing COPAO spoke in favor of the TUP. Book 83/Page 139 5/8/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staff's recommendation, including waiver of $3,832.50 in fees. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser advised that he has requested a special meeting of the CDC on May 10th at 9:00 a.m., to consider matters relating to the approval of documentation for the acquisition of the VFW property on National City Blvd. It was decided to change the time to 8:00 a.m. OTHER STAFF City Clerk Dalla reported on a letter (dealing with opposition to reducing the frequency of City Council meetings) submitted by Mr. Marc Baca, who requested that the letter be entered into record. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to enter into record, the letter submitted by Mr. Baca. Carried by unanimous vote. (letter, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk) MAYOR Mayor Waters reported on a letter he received from Mr. Dave Schlesinger regarding a proposal to generate electricity using train locomotives. Mayor Waters thanked Councilman Soto and Inzunza for their decision on Lincoln Acres. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza said he was happy with the way the Lincoln Acres matter was handled and the vote that the City Council took. Book 83/Page 140 5/8/01 CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Councilman Morrison discussed the signs that were posted on Highland Avenue advertising a car show in the City of San Diego, and the Sunday cruising that occurred. Councilman. Morrison suggested that National City bill the City of San Diego for the problems they cause with cruising. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. 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 15, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:17 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001. '4. tc a MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. 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