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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02-05 CC MINBook 84/Page 21 2/5/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 5, 2002 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hodges, Kirkpatrick, Kossyta, Matienzo, Morse, Post. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Park Morse, followed by the Invocation by Councilmember Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 22, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamations be read. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming February 22, 2002, to be: "Naval Station, San Diego Day" was read in its entirety by Mayor George Waters, and presented to Commander Caroline Olinger on behalf of Captain Herring. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Ms. Claudia Carrillo, 3421 Eleanor Place, appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on a board or commission. Book 84/Page 22 2/5/02 The Closed Session was taken up next. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (1) Claim of Cecilia Morales and Alberto Morales (2) Viviane Elig V. City of National City, U.S. District Court Case No. 00CV2106-K(NLS) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 6:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. All members were present. Item Number 14 was taken up next. OLD BUSINESS 14. SUBJECT: Community Police Relations Task Force. ACTION: Each councilmember named their selections for the task force. Councilman Beauchamp nominated: Armando Abundiz, Doug Agullad, Susana Cervantes, Claudia C. Valenzuela, Christian Ramirez; Vice Mayor Inzunza nominated: Carlos Castillo, Miguel Cota, Otto Cosino, Tony Fillipini, Ted Godshalk; Councilwoman Zarate nominated: Carlos Carrillo, Jim Crabb, Alex Cuesta, Britania Murillo, Alice Steeber; Mayor Waters nominated: Josie Calderon, Frank Chenelle, John T. Michael, Larry Tagle; Councilman Morrison nominated: John Alva, Craig Boegler, Scott Ketcham, Sherri Hernandez, Dick Hubbard. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, to approve the nominees to the Task Force. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 23 2/5/02 OLD BUSINESS (cont.) Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to approve retention of a consultant for an initial period of 90 days to work with the Task Force. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Terry Hanks, P.O. Box 7267, Lincoln Acres, spoke against formation of the Task Force. PRESENTATIONS Mills Act Presentation. TESTIMONY: Janis Martinelli, 926 A Ave., spoke in favor the Mills Act. Louise Torio, Historic San Diego Marketing and Consulting, explained the purpose of the Mills Act which is intended to create a financial incentive to preserve historic structures, explained how it works and how it would benefit National City. Pamela Bensoussan, 616 Second Ave., Chula Vista, spoke in favor of using the Mills Act in National City. ACTION: The item was referred to staff for review and recommendation to the Council within 60 days. There was no vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISIONS ADMIN (415-34-1) 1. Public Hearing — Subdivision for 164 condominiums and two single- family lots on the south side of Sweetwater Road and east of the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center and 100 feet west of Calmoor Street (Applicant: Whitaker Investment Corp.) (Case File No. S-2001-2). (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 approval of the subdivision. TESTIMONY: Eric Dye, Whitaker Investment Corporation, 520 West Ash Street, Suite 300, San Diego, spoke in favor of the project. George Ferguson, 4006 Calmoor St., spoke against the project. Mark Lujan, 5726 Calmoor Way, spoke against the project. Book 84/Page 24 2/5/02 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) SUBDIVISIONS ADMIN (415-34-1) R. C. Beall, 3509 Putter Dr., Bonita, expressed concern about the project. Virgil Thurman, 3526 Putter Dr., Bonita, spoke against the two proposed single family units. John Padilla, 3738 Calmoor Way, expressed concerns about traffic and schools. Anthony Locano, 4120 Calmoor St., expressed concern about traffic impacts. Andy Schlaefli, Project Traffic Engineer, Urban Systems Associates, 4540 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, responded to traffic issues and concerns. Gloria Pickel, 4119 Calmoor St., expressed concern about the drainage. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to continue this item for 30 days, and that the proponent consider the issue of traffic signalization at Calmoor and Fairlomas to allow those residents to move in and out onto Sweetwater Rd., in light of future traffic issues; that they continue with the widening; the City look at what participation we could get involved with at this time concurrent with this activity; the proponent also look at a western ingress and an eastern exit from the facility using a U-turn arrow light at the Calmoor Fairlomas, and that they consider the grading costs ratio and see if it's feasible for them to convert their two lots to whatever the maximum allowed for the additional condominiums in the project, that this be deemed a minor deviation, and to continue the public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2002-11 through 2002-17), Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 11 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item No. 12 (Street Tree Committee Minutes). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, Item No. 3 and 4 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 25 2/5/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-4) 2. Resolution No. 2002-11. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING MISSION VALLEY PIPE & SUPPLY THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-5) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 3. Resolution No. 2002-12. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ADAMSON INDUSTRIES THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR POLICE TACTICAL BALLISTIC HELMETS AND VISORS." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: It was clarified that backup materials for Item Nos. 3 and 4 were switched. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve Resolution No. 2002-12 and Resolution No. 2002-13. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2002-6) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 2002-13. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING LC ACTION AND SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR POLICE SWAT EQUIPMENT." (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Adopted. See Item No. 3, above. Book 84/Page 26 2/5/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ADMIN (405-5-1) 5. Resolution No. 2002-14. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE, ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE J. LOUIS CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-11)." (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 23 ADMIN (904-1-9) 6. Resolution No. 2002-15. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 23 ON 8TH STREET FROM I-5 TO NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM 8TH STREET TO PLAZA BOULEVARD." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LABOR RELATIONS P-T / TEMPS / SEASONAL 2002 (605-7-2) 7. Resolution No. 2002-15. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE SALARY RANGES FOR DESIGNATED TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POSITIONS." (Personnel) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-7) 8. Resolution No. 2002-17. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECU 1'E AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND MUNIFINANCIAL CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ARBITRAGE REBATE AND MUNICIPAL DISCLOSURE SERVICES." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 84/Page 27 2/5/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 9. Warrant Register No. 30. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,365,730.53. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 10. Warrant Register No. 31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $192,466.99. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16) 11. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-2) 12. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. (Park & Recreation) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2002 (506-2-17) 13. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HOUSING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTERS; DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS, SECOND UNITS, OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES AND RELATED DEFINITIONS (APPLICANT: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) (CASE FILE NO. A-2002-1)." (Planning) Book 84/Page 28 2/5/02 OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM (302-1-3) 14. SUBJECT: Community Police Relations Task Force. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Taken up earlier in the meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADMIN (109-5-1) 15. SUBJECT: Letter from Boys & Girls Clubs of National City requesting permission to hold their 9U' Annual Casino Night on Saturday, April 13, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of National City. Permission is also requested to sell beer and wine at this event. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune Motors — Used Vehicle Tent Sale (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Carried by unanimous vote. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 17. SUBJECT: Request by Sweetwater High School for early opening of the swim pool for use by their swim team. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 84/Page 29 2/5/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) TESTIMONY: Tris Hubbard, Sweetwater Union High School District Representative, 313 Windjammer Circle, Chula Vista, spoke in favor of the request, responded to questions and indicated the School District would be willing to pay their fair share of the additional cost. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request with the understanding that the district will pay their share. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL SANDAG (105-1-17) 18. January 31, 2002 SANDAG correspondence regarding MTD Board of Directors Position, January 24, 2002. (Councilman Morrison) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to write letter opposing MTDB position. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Zarate inquired about possible solutions to the large number of accidents that occur on the 43rd Street ramp to I-805. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Roger Defratis Employee Organization: National City Municipal Employees' Association Book 84/Page 30 2/5/02 CLOSED SESSIONS (cont.) Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Roger Defratis Employee Organization: National City Firefighters' Association ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 9:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 19, 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.