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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 09-04 CC MINBook 83/Page 235 9/4/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 4, 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, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 2001, was deferred to the next meeting. PRESENTATION METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1) South Bay Transit First Study Draft Work Scope — MTDB Representative. Toni Bates, Director of Planning and Development for the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), explained the current South Bay transit study and how it relates to the Transit -First regional transit plan. Ms. Bates solicited National City's participation in the South Bay Transit First Study, a partnership with MTDB, the City of Chula Vista and possibly the City and County of San Diego to better refine future transit routes in the South Bay. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to direct the City Manager to move forward with City participation in the study. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 236 9/4/01 PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, the Proclamation be read. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 16-22, 2001, to be: "YELLOW RIBBON YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK," was read in its entirety by Mayor George Waters. Jack Barringer, President of the Board `Christmas in July', explained the mission and goal of his organization and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City and to Councilman Morrison for their support of Christmas in July. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-4-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Mr. Tracy Smith and Mr. Randy Jacobs be appointed to serve on the Traffic Safety Committee, for a term ending December 31, 2003. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, in favor of appointing Mr. Smith. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of appointing Mr. Jacobs. Carried by unanimous vote. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV COMM ADMIN (101-12-1) Vice Mayor Beauchamp announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Rene Smith be appointed to serve on the Housing and Community Development Committee, for a term ending April 28, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Michael Dalla administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Board Members. Book 83/Page 237 9/4/01 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 7 (Resolution Nos. 2001-132 through 2001-138), Item Nos. 8 and 9 (Warrant Register Nos. 08 and 09), Item No. 10 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 10 and 14 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 1. Resolution No. 2001-132. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PER CAPITA PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, CLEAN WA 1'ER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 2. Resolution No. 2001-133. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ROBERTI-Z' BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 3. Resolution No. 2001-134. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR LOCAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE FOR REHABILITATION OF THE MUNICIPAL POOL." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 238 9/4/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) KIMBALL PARK (702-1-1) EL TOYON PARK (702-6-1) LAS PALMAS PARK (702-3-4) 4. Resolution No. 2001-135. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE; FOR FENCING FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2) 5. Resolution No. 2001-136. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-44) 6. Resolution No. 2001-137. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RANDALL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE J. LOUIS CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT AND APPROVING THE REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. (SPEC. NO. 00-11)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LOCAL COASTAL PROG ADMIN (405-5-1) 7. Resolution No. 2001-138. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A SAND BLAST MATERIALS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BAY MARINA DRIVE APPROXIMA1ELY 335 FEET WEST OF HARRISON AVENUE/BAY MARINA WAY. (APPLICANT: ABEL PARRA FOR KLEEN BLAST ABRASIVES) (CASE FILE NO. CDP-2001-1)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 239 9/4/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 8. Warrant Register No. 08. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,263,050.50. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 9. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 09. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,626,233.17. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16) 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of May 31, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 11. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Cecilia S. McKimmy (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Rueben Cavada (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: John Williams (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Juan Pittayrizzont (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 83/Page 240 9/4/01 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 15. Resolution No. 2001-139. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OPPOSING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY COMMISSION." (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NOISE CONTROL." (City Attorney) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to adopt Ordinance No. 2001-2188. Carried by unanimous vote. After adoption of the Ordinance, Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Avenue #32, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. OLD BUSINESS EL TOYON PARK (702-6-1) 17. SUBJECT: Discussion of PASACAT's El Toyon Proposal (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the four policy questions be discussed before further research was undertaken. TESTIMONY: J. R. Chantanco, 621 Via Armindo, Chula Vista, spokesman for PASACAT, introduced several speakers; presented a Financial Exchange Proposal for El Toyon Park Improvements and responded to questions. Book 83/Page 241 9/4/01 OLD BUSINESS (cont.) EL TOYON PARK (702-6-1) Anamaria Labao Cabato, Executive Director of PASACAT, distributed an information packet, and responded to questions. Tom Durwood, representing Habitat for Humanity, explained what his organization can contribute to the City and the PASACAT proposal for the El Toyon Recreation Center. James Greer, 1004 Harbison Pl., a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, spoke in support of working with PASACAT. Carlos Carrillo, 3421 Ethel Pl., a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, spoke in support of working with PASACAT. Rita Heuss, 2121 Fourth St., expressed concerns and opposition to the use of public property by a private group. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to direct staff to continue working with PASACAT to come up with a better proposal. Motion amended by maker and second to include, we will work with State Legislature, State organizations, State grant sources to come up with funding for the site. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters. Councilmembers Inzunza and Soto were encouraged to seek alternate grant funding sources and come back with what they find. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 18. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Center by the National City Community Concert Band and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of the Community Center, and make a decision regarding the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the request, including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 242 9/4/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 19. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Center by the National City Chamber of Commerce and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of the Community Center, and make a decision regarding the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, to approve the request, including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Library - National City celebrates Literacy and Reading is Fundamental Book Giveaway/Chili Cook Off. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for 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 Beauchamp, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 21. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune -Chrysler -Plymouth - Jeep Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 243 9/4/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 22. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Westcott Mazda Kia-Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Application for Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 23. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on an existing building adjacent to and east of the San Diego Trolley Line between 21st and 22nd Streets. (Applicant: Sprint PCS) (Case File No. CUP-2001-4). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with . the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 24. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Variance for an office building with less than required parking and projections into the required front yard in the 1400 block of Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Kathryn Willets for Paul Agpaoa and the Community Development Commission) (Case File No.: Z-2001-10). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed, with Mayor Waters abstaining. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. Book 83/Page 244 9/4/01 OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported on the presence of the City flag at Kimball Park, and read a letter from a vender regarding the statutory requirement to audit City playgrounds and an offer to bid on the project. CITY COUNCIL POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 25. SUBJECT: Discussion of Regional Government Efficiency Commission (RGEC) — Councilman Morrison ACTION: Discussed earlier in the meeting. No action taken. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 26. SUBJECT: Discussion of SB 865 (Polanco) California and Mexico Border Infrastructure Financing Authority (CMBIFA) — Councilman Morrison ACTION: None. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 27. SUBJECT: Summary of Assembly Bill 93 (Wayne) — Creating the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority — Councilman Morrison ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to write a' letter to our representatives and the Governor voicing our opposition to the bill as presently written. Motion withdrawn. The consensus was that letters be sent by individual Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Beauchamp requested a copy of the letter authorized by the Council seeking a delay in the processing of the lease for the Coronado Branch Railroad Line by the Port and the City of Chula Vista. Book 83/Page 245 9/4/01 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Ave., expressed his views on the constitutionality of City laws and actions. Mark Baca, 105 Harbison Ave., reviewed his involvement in and the chronology of events surrounding disclosure that a registered sex offender was allegedly a party to a contract with the City. Mayor Waters disclosed that the individual in question was not a party to any contract with the City; but had chosen to resign from an organization that does have an agreement with the City. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City., September 18, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. CITY QLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 18, 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.