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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 10-02 CC MINBook 83/Page 254 10/2/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 2, 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, lnzunza, Morrison, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 4, 2001, and the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Proclamations be read. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of October, 2001, to be: "The Columbian Foundation for People with Mental Retardation Month," was read in its entirety by Mayor George Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 7-13, 2001, to be: Fire Prevention Week, was read in its entirety by Mayor George Waters. Item No. 16 was taken up next. Book 83/Page 255 10/2/01 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LABOR RELATIONS - FIREFIGHTERS ADMIN (605-6-1) 16. SUBJECT: National City Firefighters — Presentation regarding negotiations. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Ken Heridia, 7555 Prince Valley St., Gilroy California, representing Local 2744, National Association of Firefighters, gave a report on the status of contract negotiations between the Local 2744 and the City. Mr. John Alva, 17 S. Kenton St., spoke in favor of National City Firefighters Local 2744's bargaining demands. ACTION: No action was taken. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2001 (406-1-16) 1. Public Hearing — Police Department Expenditure Proposal for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. (Police) Refer to Item No. 13 Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the public hearing be held. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 17 was taken up next. NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2) 17. SUBJECT: City Council Vacancy. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Mark Baca, 105 Harbison Ave., expressed his opposition to the process being followed to fill the Council vacancy and stated he is willing to serve the remainder of the term for no compensation and would promise not to seek re- election. Book 83/Page 256 10/2/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-1) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to appoint Rosalie Zarate to complete the unexpired term of former Councilmember Fred Soto; request that Ms. Zarate sign a statement that she will not run for office in November; and be sworn into office during the next Council meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 7 (Resolution Nos. 2001-148 through 2001-153), Item Nos. 8 through 10 (Warrant Registers), and Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, Item No. 7 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL ADMIN (801-6-1) 2. Resolution No. 2001-148. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL SPEED HUMPS ON OLIVE AVENUE BETWEEN PLAZA BOULEVARD AND PLUMAS STREET (PETITIONERS OF OLIVE AVENUE, TSC ITEM NO. 2001-30)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2001 (802-2-21) 3. Resolution No. 2001-149. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL A RED NO PARKING ZONE ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1709-1749 EAST 161" STREET (J. WEAVER, TSC ITEM NO 2001-32)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 257 10/2/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADMIN 2001 (802-2-21) 4. Resolution No. 2001-150. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL A RED NO PARKING ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 1ST STREET, EAST OF EUCLID AVENUE (B. WILSON, TSC ITEM NO. 2001-33)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY (204-2-1) 5. Resolution No. 2001-151. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 203 PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENT POLICY." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-47) 6. Resolution No. 2001-152. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION FOR INSTALLATION OF OUR GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS ALONG CLEVELAND AVENUE AND 181H STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SEWER CONST / MAINT ADMIN 2001 (906-1-9) 7. Resolution No. 2001-153. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING A PUBLIC CALAMITY AND AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF A DEEP SEWER LINE / LATERAL AT 2121 HOOVER AVENUE BY PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY." (Public Works) Book 83/Page 258 10/2/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) SEWER CONST / MAINT ADMIN 2001 (906-1-9) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the work as an emergency condition and that the standard bidding procedures be waived to expedite the repairs as allowed by the California Public Contract Code Section #20168. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 8. Warrant Register No. 11.. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $250,025.21. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 9. Warrant Register No. 12. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,348,900.67. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 10. Warrant Register No. 13. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $169,975.29. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 11. Claim for Damages: Cristina Briano. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 12. Claim for Damages: Mirna Navarro. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 83/Page 259 10/2/01 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2001 (406-1-16) 13. Resolution No. 2001-154. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $145,654 IN FY 2001/2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT." (Police) Refer to Item No. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 11.32.400 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt Ordinance No. 2001-2189. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) (802-5-1) 15. SUBJECT: Request for direction from City Council regarding the draft lease agreement between Caltrans and the City of National City for the property located at the northwest corner of the Palm Avenue and Division Street intersection, "The Bridge Proposal." (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 83/Page 260 10/2/01 OLD BUSINESS (cont.) CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) (802-5-1) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to table this item for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LABOR RELATIONS - FIREFIGHTERS ADMIN (605-6-1) 16. SUBJECT: National City Firefighters — Presentation regarding negotiations. ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2) 17. SUBJECT: City Council Vacancy. (City Manager) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on an existing building at 3007 Highland Avenue (Applicant: Nextel) (Case File No. CUP-2001-12). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Rena Elwardani, spoke in favor. ACTION: Accepted and filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune Motors —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 Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the TUP be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 261 10/2/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater Town & Country Merchants -Fabulous 50"s. (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 Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, the TUP be approved, and deny the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 21. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Father and Son Auto Sales — 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 Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the TUP be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 22. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ — National Convention Parade. (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 all fees. TESTIMONY: Aniceta Legaspi Saulog, representing the applicant, responded to questions and spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the TUP be approved, including waiver of all fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 83/Page 262 10/2/01 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison reported on actions taken by SANDAG to redirect some funding within National City as well as plans by SANDAG to have two executive meetings per month. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ken Wilson, 910 Highland Ave., introduced himself as the new owner of AutoMax Tire and Auto Center. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Caltrans Workshop, October 16, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, will be held on October 16, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:09 p.m. Book 83/Page 263 10/2/01 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2001. Aer-1-7r GI/J MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO TILE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.