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Home My WebLink About2001 06-05 CC MINBook 83/Page 157 6/5/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 5, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Councilmember absent: Morrison. Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Hradecky, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post. 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 Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2001, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, the Proclamation be read. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. The Proclamation proclaiming June 16, 2001 as: "U.S.S. ALLEN M. SUMNER DAY," was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. Book 83/Page 158 6/5/01 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp announced that terms for Janice Martinelli and Ted Godshalk would be expiring, and they requested consideration for reappointment. Vice Mayor Beauchamp further stated that the following applicants had been interviewed by the Council and were also interested in serving: Dolores Flores, Richard Hubbard, and Vincent Reynolds. Vice Mayor Beauchamp, clarified that since Mr. Godshalk and Ms. Martinelli had served at least two full terms on the Planning Commission, by Council policy, they would need a 4/5 vote for a third term. Senior Assistant City Attorney Rudy Hradecky clarified that because five members are not present, a simple majority vote is sufficient for reappointment. ACTION: Ballots were distributed and votes cast. Vince Reynolds received three votes from Councilmembers Beauchamp, Inzunza and Soto. Dolores Flores received two votes from Councilmembers Beauchamp and Waters. Ted Godshalk received two votes from Councilmembers Inzunza and Soto. Richard Hubbard received one vote from Mayor Waters. Vince Reynolds, having received three votes, was declared appointed to the Planning Commission. Ballots were distributed for the remaining position. Dolores Flores received three votes from Councilmembers Beauchamp, Soto and Waters. Ted Godshalk received one vote from Councilmember Inzunza. Dolores Flores was declared appointed to the Planning Commission. Book 83/Page 159 6/5/01 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS (cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ADMIN (101-6-1) Delores Flores and Vince Reynolds, having received a majority of the votes, were declared duly appointed as the new Planning Commissioners for a term to expire on March 31, 2005. Vice Mayor Beauchamp returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 1. Public Hearing — Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code concerning the filing of applications for Conditional Use Permits, variances and other discretionary approvals (Case File No. A-2001-2). (Planning) Refer to Item No. 8 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 of the request. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staff's recommendation including the recommended findings. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVESTMENT CHAS (406-2-4) 2. Public Hearing — Reallocation of Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 6 Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council hold a Public Hearing; solicit and consider any public input. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Book 83/Page 160 6/5/01 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Resolution No. 2001-80), Item No. 4 (Street Tree Committee Minutes), and Item No. 5 (Warrant Register No. 47). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CONTRACT (C2001-23) 3. Resolution No. 2001-80. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NASLAND ENGINEERING TO DEVELOP CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPE PROJECT." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMM ADMIN (101-2-1) 4. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 5. Warrant Register #47. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $975,951.61. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVESTMENT CHAS (406-2-4) 6. Resolution No. 2001-81. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) FUNDS. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Mike Sloan, representing South Bay Community Services responded to questions. Book 83/Page 161 6/5/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) COMMUNITY DEV HOME INVESTMENT CHAS (406-2-4) ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPEALS (603-2-5) 7. Resolution No. 2001-82. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF RICHARD J. EDWORDS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Abstain: None. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 18.116.060, 18.114.60, AND 18.112.020 REGARDING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, VARIANCES AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS." (Planning) Refer to Item No. 1 Book 83/Page 162 6/5/01 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.) NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 10.30 REGULATING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND REPEALING CHAPTER 10.31 REGULATING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES." (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Police Chief Skip DiCerchio and Park Superintendent Miguel Diaz responded to questions. The following residents spoke in favor of the Ordinance: Sheila Salonius; Dora Lopez; Esmiralda Gonzalez; and Maria Arredondo. Councilmember Soto left the chamber at 4:49 p.m. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison, Soto. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.47 REGARDING RAPID ENTRY SYSTEMS FOR GATED MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES." (Police) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Ordinance 2001-2182. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison, Soto. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 11. SUBJECT: Request from John Vernon Myres to discuss Council's refusal of his request for a Conditional Use Permit. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. Book 83/Page 163 6/5/01 Councilman Soto returned at 5:51 p.m. NEW BUSINESS BUDGET FY 2001-2002 (206-1-17) 12. SUBJECT: Scheduling Finance Committee Review of the 2001-02 Annual Budget. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to approve the proposed date of June 18, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., in the Large Conference Room. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2001 (414-1-16) 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a triplex at 1720 E. 4th Street. (Applicant: Rosario R. Tina) (Case File No.: PD-2001-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 14. SUBJECT: Disclosure of property interests located within redevelopment project area; Councilman Nicholas E. Inzunza. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the disclosure be entered into the Minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Chairman Waters read into the record the following written disclosure from Board member Inzunza, "Pursuant to Section 33130 of the Health and Safety Code, please enter into the minutes of the June 5, 2001, Community Development Commission meeting Book 83/Page 164 6/5/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) the fact that I own or have direct or indirect financial interests in the following properties located within the National City redevelopment project area: Single-family dwelling, 1416 East 16th St., National City." No action taken. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that Mr. James Heinz, who was very instrumental in the establishment of little league, recently died. Mayor Waters announced that he has invited several local business leaders to join him at an event at Southwestern College on July 12th to discuss the future of business in South Bay. Mayor Waters reviewed Sweetwater Authority operations activities in National City during FY 2001-2002 totaling $9,297,000. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Beauchamp said he observed the National City Fire Department respond to a fire on 4th Street and found it very interesting to watch them in action. They did a good job. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. Mayor Waters called a recess at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 4:27 p.m. All members were present, with the exception of Councilmember Morrison. Book 83/Page 165 6/5/01 CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) (One Potential Cases) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Members left the Chamber at 4:28 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 19, 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.