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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 01-08 CC MINBook 84/Page 1 1/8/02 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 8, 2002 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, 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 Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 17, 2001, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2001, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Zarate abstained on approval of the minutes for the meeting of December 18, 2001. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-4-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza who announced that the Mayor had recommended that Edward Smith be appointed to serve on the Traffic Safety Committee, for a term ending December 2003. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control of the meeting to Mayor Waters. Book 84/Page 2 1/8/02 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-17-1) 1. Public Hearing — 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). 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 and recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be approved. TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke IN FAVOR of the Conditional Use Permit application: David Becasen, 1538 Helix St., Spring Valley. Richard Fuhsman, 4675 Willis Ave., San Diego. Emily Barsmak, 11545 East Ridge Pl., San Diego. Lou Conde, 7520 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa. Dr. Sami Jihad, 1673 Avenida Cherylita, El Cajon. Nabil Kaclin, 1010 Singing Ridge Rd., El Cajon. The following individuals expressed concerns or spoke AGAINST the Conditional Use Permit application: Connie Curran, 11125 Montaubon Way, San Diego. Lourdes Contreras, 460 Omole Ct., Chula Vista. Attorney James Milch, 530 `B' St., San Diego. Marina Murashova, 1415 E 8th St., National City. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing and to approve the Conditional Use Permit with all conditions of approval and all the same findings enumerated by the Planning Commission and with the added conditions that; the property at 526 National City Blvd., be demolished or removed within nine months; that the applicant complete a boundary adjustment with the rear portion at 526: an alarm system be installed within 8 feet of door fronting on the street and the number of clients be limited to 120. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 3 1/8/02 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-17-1) 2. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a Church at 1341 E. 8th Street, Suite B (Applicant: Revival Lighthouse Church) (Case File No. CUP-2001-17). (Planning). Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A recess was called at 7:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m. All members were present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 6 (Resolution Nos. 2002-1 through 2002-4), Item Nos. 7 and 8 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 9 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item No. 10 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 3. Resolution No. 2002-1. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL A 40-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF "N" AVENUE AND EAST 8TH STREET (R. STOCKER, TSC ITEM NO. 2001-44)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 84/Page 4 1/8/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 4. Resolution No. 2002-2. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A DISABLED PERSON'S PARKING ZONE AT 1140 COOLIDGE AVENUE (M. LIERAS, TSC ITEM NO. 2001-42)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 5. Resolution No. 2002-3. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL A 15-MINUTE LIMITED PARKING ZONE AT 1643 WILSON AVENUE (R. RAZOOKY, TSC 11'EM NO. 2001-43)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. REVENUE AND TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1) 6. Resolution No. 2002-4. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-185 CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES." (Community Development Commission / Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 7. Warrant Register No. 25. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $391,851.23. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 8. Warrant Register No. 26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $857,666.54. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 84/Page 5 1/8/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16) 9. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of July 31, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-145) 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Geico Direct as Subrogee for Christopher Wallace. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2002-1) 11. Resolution No. 2002-5. "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) (Continued from Council Meeting of 12/18/01) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters reviewed the numerous deficiencies in the existing fire station facility and read a proposed Project and Funding Plan (see Exhibit A, attached). There was discussion and apparent consensus about the need to have a workshop to develop an acceptable financial plan and package to move forward. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to approve an architectural firm to assist in the construction management and to approve a bridge loan through our general Book 84/Page 6 1/8/02 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-1) fund to move forward to get Jeff Katz to do the work. Carried by unanimous vote. The original motion was amended by the maker and second, to include approval of Resolution No. 2002-5 but excluding the portion dealing with the Section 108 loan. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2002 (506-2-17) 12. "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) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-2193. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONTRACT (C2002-2) 13. SUBJECT: Proposed Agreement with the County to provide mail - processing services. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Christiansen Amusements — Plaza Bonita Carnival. (Building & Safety) Book 84/Page 7 1/8/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 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 Zarate, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 15. 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 Zarate, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla requested that a Resolution be brought on to the Agenda to correct an error in a previously approved Resolution setting a hearing for an Underground Utility District. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the item on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 23 ADMIN (904-1-9) 16. Resolution No. 2002-6. "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. 23) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE OVERHEAD FACILITIES ALONG 8TH STREET FROM I-5 TO NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM 8T11 STREET TO PLAZA BOULEVARD TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES." (Public Works / Engineering) Book 84/Page 8 1/8/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 23 ADMIN (904-1-9) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to establish a date to hold a Public Hearing to determine whether public health, safety and welfare require the formation of District 23; that the Public Hearing be held on January 22, 2002; to direct the City Clerk to send the Notice of Public Hearing to affected properties listed in Exhibit "B", and to repeal Resolution No. 2001-198" TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staffs recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read in invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony for the National City Marina on January 16t. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp reported that he has been contacted with complaints about the processing of parking citations and has experienced problems himself. Councilman Beauchamp also suggested that a citizen's task force be considered to look at how the community would like to look into the issue of oversight of police and other departments. Councilman Morrison reported on progress being made on the issue of regional government. Vice Mayor Inzunza spoke in support of formation of an appropriate task force to look into ways to improve relationships and communication. Book 84/Page 9 1/8/02 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alan Rockefeller, 1135 Mary Ln., spoke on behalf of Mr. Hinkle and said there is a plan to address Mr. Hinkle's problems with the city concerning the condition of his property. Jerry Gaughan, Engineer, 10237 Canyon Dr., Escondido, told the Council they can have plans within 45 days to resolve the problems and issues on the Hinkle property. The following individuals voiced their support for implementation of a citizens police review board and oversight of the police department: Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Ave. Victor Marrero, 2350 Dusk Dr., San Diego. Christian Ramirez, American Friends Service Committee, 1129 `G' St., San Diego. Ben Prado, Raza Rights Coalition, San Diego. Marian Clark, Committee Against Police Brutality, 745 Bracero Rd., Encinitas. Lisa Hernandez, 2223 `I' Ave. Linda Hanks, 1104 Palm Ave. Mary Hernandez, 1121 E 6th St. Virgil Pina, 654 Sea Vale St., Chula Vista. Anita W. Turner, San Diego. Vice Mayor Inzunza congratulated the speakers for their efforts and requested that the issue be on the next City Council agenda. Councilwoman Zarate said she was pleased with the presentation that was made. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) People v. Jauhn Hinkle, Superior Court Case No. U000715 Book 84/Page 10 1/8/02. CLOSED SESSION (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Members left the Chamber at 8:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Next Regular meeting of January 15, 2002, was suspended. The meeting was adjourned to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 22, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 9:13 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 22, 2002. 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. EXHIBIT "A" Fire Station Project Plan: 1. Reconsider Fire Station Concept Plan "C": Construct new building for the Operations Division West of existing facility. Construction January 2003 Remodel existing Fire Station for Fire Administration and Support Services. • Saves money because administrative offices do not have to meet same earthquake standards that fire station does. • Complete remodel as funds become available. • Fire Department continues to operate from existing building during construction. 2. Hire Architect anuary 2002 to complete master plan design for the entire site. 3. Purchase property to West. Complete by July 2002. 4. Establish CDBG Impound Fund" augmented with grants and other funding sources to complete Fire Station Facilities Master Plan. Funding Plan: 1. Facility Master Plan Design - $ 477,500 2. Property purchase & Design Contract Contingency - $ 522,500 3. Construct New Fire Station Operational Spaces $ 3, 700,000 On property to West of existing building. Section 108 Loan - "Operational Spaces" Total: $ 4,700,000 Total estimated Annual Section 108 Loan Payment: $ 400,000. To approve and modify Resolution Number 2001-201 to include disbursements not to exceed $4.7 million dollars of the HUD Section 108 Loan, for the purpose of completing a Fire Station Facilities Master Plan which includes design and engineering, purchase of private property and construction in 2003 of new fire station operational spaces. To direct staff to establish a CDBG Impound Fund and to continue to pursue grant and other alternative funding sources to complete the Fire Station facilities Master Plan, which includes the remodeling of the existing fire station.