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Home My WebLink About2001 12-18 CC MINBook 83/Page 323 12/18/01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 18, 2001 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Councilmember absent: Zarate. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the Invocation by Councilmember Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Finance Services Officer Allison Hunter introduce the new Finance Department employee, B. Ray Crawford / Parking Regulations Officer. Mr. Crawford stood and was recognized by those present. Mayor Waters presented a gift to Police Chief Skip DiCerchio from the Boys and Girls Club gift exchange. Mayor Waters acknowledged and congratulated Everett and Gladys Dickson on the occasion of their 64th Wedding Anniversary. Book 83/Page 324 12/18/01 MAYOR'S PRESENTATION (102-14-2) National City's involvement with Computer Literacy — Councilman Beauchamp. Councilman Beauchamp presented a short video on the success of the Computer Literacy Program sponsored by the Adult School and the Future's Foundation and thanked the City Council for their support for the program. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-4-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Edward Smith be reappointed to serve on the Traffic Safety Committee, for a term ending December 2003. ACTION: This item was held over to the next meeting in order to clarify the correct term dates. SERRA LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD (101-3-2) Vice Mayor Inzunza announced that Mayor Waters had recommended that Everett Dickson be reappointed to serve on the Serra Library System Advisory Board for a term ending January 3 I , 2004. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Mr. Dickson. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (406-2-9) 1. Public Hearing: To solicit National City's residents' views and opinions regarding the Housing and Community Development needs of lower income residents. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a public hearing be conducted to solicit public input regarding the housing and community development needs of lower income residents. TESTIMONY: None. Book 83/Page 325 12/18/01 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (406-2-9) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to close the public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2001-193 through 2001-200), Item Nos. 10 and 11 (Warrant Registers), and Item No. 12 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, Item No. 6 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADMIN (301-1-2) 2. Resolution No. 2001-193. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY A SEWAGE OVERFLOW." (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADMIN (301-1-2) 3. Resolution No. 2001-194. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF FOUR STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY A SEWAGE OVERFLOW" (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPEALS (603-2-5) 4. Resolution No. 2001-195. "A 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) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 326 12/18/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2001-59) 5. Resolution No. 2001-196. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ACE UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FIFTEEN PROTECTIVE POLICE VESTS." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-60) 6. Resolution No. 2001-197. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FOR CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS ON PLAZA BOULEVARD FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO EUCLID AVENUE (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 99-9)." (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to refer back to staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: Beauchamp. Councilman Beauchamp disclosed that the reason for his abstention is that he has active contracts with the proposed contractor. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 22 ADM!N (904-1-8) 7. Resolution No. 2001-198. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE NECESSITY OF CREATING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT (DISTRICT NO. 22) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE OVERHEAD FACILITIES ALONG 8TH STREET FROM I-5 TO NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM 8111 STREET TO PLAZA BOULEVARD TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 83/Page 327 12/18/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) GENERAL PLAN 2001- 2002 (405-8-4) 8. Resolution No. 2001-199. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN / ZONING MAP (APPLICANT: PACIFIC COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT) (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2001-2, ZC-2001-1)" (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 9. Resolution No. 2001-200. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SIX CONDOMINIUMS AT 228 PALM AVENUE (APPLICANT: VENTURE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION / CAROLINO INVESTMENT CORPORATION) (CASE FILE NOS. S-2001-1 / CUP-2000-7)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 10. Warrant Register No. 23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $238,985.46. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 11. Warrant Register No. 24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,289,517.79. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Avis Marie White. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 83/Page 328 12/18/01 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2001-61) 13. Resolution No. 2001-201. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFF KATZ ARCHITECTURE TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MAIN FIRE STATION PROJECT AND TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A DISBURSEMENT OF $1,000,000 FROM A HUD SECTION 108 LOAN TO FUND THE FACILITY." (Public Works / Engineering / Fire / CDC) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to approve. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Inzunza, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: Zarate. Mayor Waters asked that the Resolution come back for consideration at the next meeting. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2001 (506-2-16) 1.4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE (APPLICANT: PACIFIC COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT) (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2001-2, ZC-2001-1)." (Planning) NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 15. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center for a beginning teacher support and assessment program and waiver of building fees. (Public Works) Book 83/Page 329 12/18/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Marsha Buckley -Boyle appeared on behalf of the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) and the National School District to answer questions. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to waive the building fees, but not the custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2001 (203-1-17) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Westcott Mazda Kia — 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 17. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a shopping center and a variance for less than required parking at the southeast corner of "N" Avenue and E. 8th Street (Applicant: Luis Molina) (Case File Nos. CUP-2001-16 / Z-2001-13)." (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 Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. Book 83/Page 330 12/18/01 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2001 (403-16-1) 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for an adult day health care facility at 540 National City Boulevard (Applicant: Sabah Abro) (Case File No. CUP-2001-14). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: The following individuals appeared and urged the Council to approve the Notice of Decision: Dr. Sami Jihad, Lou Conde, Mabil Kachi. ACTION: City Clerk Dalla reported that a timely appeal of the Notice of Decision was filed and the required fees paid so the item must be set for a Public Hearing. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to set for public hearing on January 8, 2002. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL. No Report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jauhn Hinkle, 1217 Ranger Rd., provided a history of events and actions affecting his property and the resulting problems he now has with the City. Mr. Hinkle expressed interest in the City Council intervening and finding some way to remedy the situation without him loosing his home. City Attorney Eiser advised that the matter is pending in criminal court. Mayor Waters requested that the City Attorney and City Manager, with appropriated staff, meet at the site to determine if there are any alternative ways to proceed. Vice Mayor Inzunza requested that the item be scheduled as a closed session item at the next meeting. Book 83/Page 331 12/18/01 CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) (One potential case: Abandonment of MTDB / SD&AE rail line south from "F" Street in Chula Vista) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to go into closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Members left the Chamber at 7:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to January 8, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:45 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 8, 2001. YOR 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.