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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 7, 2001
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser,
Hodges, Matienzo, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 17, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2)
Scottish Rite Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award — Jeffrey Meeks.
Police Chief DiCerchio explained the significance of the Officer of the Year
Award, read the citation describing the actions of officer Jeffrey Meeks and
introduced Lou Balke representing the Scottish Rite Free Masons. Mr.
Balke, a former Sergeant in the National City Police Department, gave a
brief history of the award and presented it to Officer Meeks.
PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1)
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Proclamation be read. Carried
by unanimous vote.
The Proclamation proclaiming the week of August 6-10, 2001, to be:
"MUNICIPAL TREASURERS' WEEK," was read in its entirety by
Mayor George Waters, and presented to City Treasurer George Hood.
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM ADMIN (101-11-1)
Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor
Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had
recommended that Lucille Delorme and Marie Clifton be reappointed to the
Civil Service Commission, for a term ending August 31, 2003.
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. Delorme and
Ms. Clifton.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1)
Mr. Edward Smith, III, 2440 D Avenue, appeared for an interview and
expressed an interest in serving on several Boards and Commissions.
Ms. Renee Smith, 2440 E Avenue, appeared for an interview and expressed
an interest in serving on the Housing and Community Development
Committee.
Mr. Jacobs Randall, 3131 Valley Road #30, appeared for an interview and
expressed an interest in serving on several Boards and Commissions.
Mr. Craig Prior, 614 East 4th Street, appeared for an interview and expressed
an interest in serving on several Boards and Commissions.
PUBLIC HEARING
VARIANCES 2001 (409-1-31)
1. Public Hearing regarding levy of assessments for costs of
maintenance — Landscape District No. 1 (LMD) — "Mile of Cars."
(CDC) Refer to Item No. 15
Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file
in the Office of the Community Development Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the public hearing
be held per Order of Procedure.
TESTIMONY: No speakers.
ACTION: The hearing was closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 8
(Resolution Nos. 2001-109, 2001-110, 2001-111, 2001-112, 2001-113,
2001-114, 2001-115), Item Nos. 9 through 11 (Warrant Register Nos. 03,
04 and 05), Item No. 6 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item
No. 13 (Claim for Damages), and Item No. 14 (Street Tree Committee
Minutes). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Consent Calendar be
approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CONTRACT (C2001-32)
2. Resolution No. 2001-109. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND DMG-MAXIMUS FOR STATE MANDATED COST
CLAIM SERVICES FOR FY 2001-2002." (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2001-21)
3. Resolution No. 2001-110. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING
CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE FOR THE NATIONAL CITY
PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT. (ENGINEERING
SPEC. NO. 00-16)." (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (2001-33)
4. Resolution No. 2001-111. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE AERIAL TREE
TRIMMING TRUCK WITH CHIPPER." (Purchasing)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2001-34)
5. Resolution No. 2001-112. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS. (SPEC. NO. 00-9)." (Public Works/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D2001-2)
6. Resolution No. 2001-113. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND 7TH STREET FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
AND TO RECORD SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT." (Community
Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2001 (801-2-21)
7. Resolution No. 2001-114. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A DISABLED PERSON'S
PARKING ZONE AT 126 W. 14T11 STREET. (MS. KATHY
MCGOWAN, TSC ITEM NO. 2001-22)." (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1)
8. Resolution No. 2001-115. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING
THE MODIFICATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE REMOVAL OF A SCREENING WALL AND THE
EXTENSION OF THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A MOBILE
RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITY WITH A VARIANCE TO
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1)
ALLOW REVERSE VENDING MACHINES FARTHER THAN 30
FEET FROM THE MAIN ENTRY TO RALPH'S MARKET AT 901
EUCLID AVENUE. APPLICANT: TOMRA PACIFIC, INC.
(CASE FILE NOS. M1-CUP-1995-8, Z-2001-7)." (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16)
9. Warrant Register #03. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$574,439.18. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16)
10. Warrant Register #04. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$408,074.32. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16)
11. Warrant Register #05. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$175,633.09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16)
12. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of March
31, 2001. (Finance)
ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-145)
13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Hector Medel, a minor by and
through Monica Lopez, his parent. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
STREET TREE PARKWAY COMM ADMIN / MIN (101-2-2)
14. Street Tree Committee Minutes (Parks & Recreation)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (406-2-8)
15. Resolution No. 2001-116. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR
THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community Development
Commission) Refer to Item No. 1
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1)
16. Resolution No. 2001-117. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND
WINE IN AN EXISTING MARKET AT 432 NORTH HIGHLAND
AVENUE. APPLICANT: SAMIR SOMO. (CASE FILE NO. CUP-
2001-5)." (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to introduce the Ordinance by title
only. Carried by unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16)
17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 12 PERTAINING TO
NOISE CONTROL." (City Attorney)
ACTION: Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Avenue, #32, spoke in
favor of the Ordinance.
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OLD BUSINESS
NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
18. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center for a Beginning
Teacher Support and Assessment Program and waiver of fees.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Marsha Buckley -Boyle, 1923 Mesa Rd., El
Cajon, spoke in favor of the request, responded to questions
and indicated they would be willing to pay the fees if
necessary.
ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Soto, in favor of
the request, provided the applicant pays the fees of $2715.03.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1)
19. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for
expansion of a convenience store with the continued sale of beer and
wine, at a gas station at 2336 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Moshail
Kamel) (Case File No. CUP-2001-8) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1)
20. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a youth
boxing program and a variance for a reduction in parking
requirements at 1018 National City Boulevard (Applicant: Clemente
Casillas) (Case File Nos. CUP-2001-9, Z-2001-11). (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 Inzunza, seconded by Soto, in favor of
staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17)
21. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Christiansen Amusements —
Carnival. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit, subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: Bill Jacobs, Vice President Christiansen
Amusements, responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in
favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17)
22. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of
Commerce — Taste of National City. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit, subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval, and grant the waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of
staffs recommendation, including waiver of fees. Carried by
unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17)
23. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune -Chrysler -Plymouth -
Jeep used vehicle tent sale. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit, subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, in favor of
staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER. No Report.
CITY ATTORNEY, No Report.
OTHER STAFF. No Report.
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MAYOR
Mayor Waters provided an update on the enforcement efforts that took place
involving unlicensed ice cream vendors. Mayor Waters also reported that
the Supreme Court has ruled unfavorably on the ability of local jurisdictions
to limit advertising of tobacco products.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Morrison reported on the final proposal and recommendation
for the make-up of the proposed regional government board that will be
considered by the legislature.
STREET DEDICATING / NAMING (903-11-16)
24. SUBJECT: Discussion of Q Avenue Project — Councilman Soto.
Following discussion, it was the consensus that the matter would be
considered on a future agenda after receipt of an anticipated request
from SoCal Housing. There was no vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None.
Mayor Waters called a recess at 7:10 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m. All members were present.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Government Code
Section 54956.9 (a).
Linda Kaye Harter v. City of National City
Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District Case No. D035563
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Government
Code Section 54956.9 (c) One potential case.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to go into Closed
Session. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Members left the Chamber at 7:14 p.m.
Members reconvened at 7:24 p.m. All members were present.
City Attorney Closed Session Report: City Attorney Eiser reported that
the City Council, in Closed Session, authorized the City Attorney to initiate
litigation in order to obtain a judicial determination as to the validity of the
initiative measure to create a Police Citizens Review Board.
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, August 21, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 7:25 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 21,
2001.
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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