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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02-19 CC MINBook 84/Page 31 2/19/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 19, 2002 The Adjourned 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, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Matienzo, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. 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 Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Health Cities — National City Collaborative. Scott Lowther, Director of the National City Collaborative (NCC), 2325 Euclid Avenue and Thomas Stubberud, Director of Development. (NCC) explained the concept for Healthy Cities and asked the City Council to consider the possibility of being designated a California Community. The consensus was to endorse application process. No vote taken. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the period of March 2002 as: "Mental Retardation Awareness Month" was read in its entirety by Mayor George Waters. Book 84/Page 32 2/19/02 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD ADMIN (101-10-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Tim (Thomas) Moynahan be reappointed to the Building Advisory & Appeals Board, for a term ending February 28, 2006. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 7 (Resolution Nos. 2002-18 through 2002-24), Item Nos. 8 and 9 (Warrant Registers, Item Nos. 10 and 11 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 12 through 15 (Claim for Damages). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, Item No. 2 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 2002 (206-2-18) 1. Resolution No. 2002-18. "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the transfer of $5,000 from the Cultural Arts Fund balance to the Recreation Contract Services account for cultural activity programs." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) 2. Resolution No. 2002-19. "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 for Phase IV of Utilities District No. 21 for the purpose of converting the overhead facilities along Highland Avenue from 24th Street to 30th Street." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a Public Hearing be held to determine whether public health, safety, and welfare require the formation of District 21, Phase IV. TESTIMONY: None. Book 84/Page 33 2/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to approve, with change of public hearing date to Mach 12, 2002. Carried by unanimous vote. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) 3. Resolution No. 2002-20. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City establishing dates for property owners to be ready to receive underground service and removal of poles and overhead wires within District 21 (Phase III), Highland Avenue Utility Conversion from 16th Street to 24th Street." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-8) 4. Resolution No. 2002-21. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City awarding a contract to Arrieta Construction, Inc. for the Bay Marina Drive Sewer Extension Project (Engineering Spec. No. 01-05)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-9) 5. Resolution No. 2002-22. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City awarding a contract to Byrom -Davey, Inc. for the "A" Avenue Realignment Project (Engineering Spec. No. 01- 01)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-51) 6. Resolution No. 2002-23. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City accepting the work and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the removal and replacement of the City Hall windows (Engineering Spec. No. 01-06)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-10) 7. Resolution No. 2002-24. City of National City Book 84/Page 34 2/19/02 "A Resolution of the City Council of the authorizing the Mayor to execute an Implementation Agreement with the County of San Diego co -permit tees to join a regional collaboration for the management of a storm water program required by the RWQCB Order 2001-01 (NPDES Permit for 2001-02)." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 8. Warrant Register No. 32. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $872,273.15. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-16) 9. Warrant Register No. 33. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,523,447.44. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16) 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of October 31, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2001 (204-1-16) 11. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of November 30, 2001. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-146) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Aurangzeb Shaheen (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 84/Page 35 2/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-146) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Rosemarie Berberabe (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-146) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Pearl Quinones (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-146) 15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Kenneth Buchta (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-146) 16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: George Albert Aldana (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Item Number 20 was taken up next. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS TASK FORCE (101-34-1) 20. SUBJECT: Vacancy on Community Police Relations Task Force. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters nominated Cheryl Lynn Thompson to the Citizens Task Force. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT (C2002-11) 17. Resolution No. 2002-25. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of National City and JLC Consultant Services to assist with the formation of a Community Police Relations Task Force." (City Manager) Book 84/Page 36 2/19/02 NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-11) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Josie Calderon from JLC Consultant Services, 3462 Malito Dr., Bonita, withdrew the name of her firm from consideration. Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Ave., #32, Lincoln Acres, spoke against the appointment of Police Officers to the Task Force. Laverne Mitchell, 308 E 22nd St., #11, expressed her views about the make-up of the Task Force and the actions of the City Council. Herman Collins, 610 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, gave the background of the Collins group; reviewed the qualifications of their staff; the processes they normally follow and a list of clients they have served in the past. James Gier, 1004 Harbison Pl., stated that he was insulted that no African -Americans were considered for the Task Force by the entire City Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to place a Resolution on the March 12h City Council Agenda authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City Of National City and the Collins Group to assist in the formation of a Community Police Relations Task Force. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2002 (506-2-17) 18. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 4 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAP I'ER 4.32 RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AND AMENDING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.04 RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "TRANSIENT." (City Attorney) Book 84/Page 37 2/19/02 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2002 (506-2-17) 19. "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) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, Ordinance No. 2002-2194 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS TASK FORCE (101-34-1) 20. SUBJECT: Vacancy on Community Police Relations Task Force. (City Manager) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. COUNCIL MEETING REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 21. SUBJECT: Election Day City Council Meeting Break — March 5, 2002. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to meet on March 12th and 19th (not March 5th). Carried by unanimous vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 22. SUBJECT: Fire Apparatus Purchase. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. Book 84/Page 38 2/19/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to approve request. Motion withdrawn. Item continued to next meeting. ANNEXATIONS / LAFCO (407-3-1) 23. SUBJECT: Draft letter to LAFCO regarding proposed annexation of property at the southwest corner of 24th Street and Prospect Street to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. (Planning Department) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the transmittal of the attached letter. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 24. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center by the Abba Resources Unlimited and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the use but not the waiver of fees. Motion withdrawn. Item continued to next meeting. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 25. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ — National Convention Parade. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: Neil Robeniol, 2410 E 8th St., responded to questions and spoke in favor of the request. Book 84/Page 39 2/19/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit contingent upon unresolved measures being worked out to the satisfaction of staff including a contract for security. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 26. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for a vocational school at 41 E. 12th Street (Applicant: Curtis D. Kribs) (Case File No. CUP-2001-20). (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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to accept and file. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Councilmember Beauchamp abstained because he has a business office in the same building. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (414-1-17) 27. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a two-story office building at the northwest corner of Harbison Avenue and 8th Street (Applicant: Alex Carolino) (Case File No. PD-2001-4). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Book 84/Page 40 2/19/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 28. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair shop at 1540 Roosevelt Avenue (Applicant: Kayse Souritamongkol) (Case File No. CUP-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: Accepted and filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2002 (204-1-17) 29. SUBJECT: Year End Audit Reports for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2001. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to receive and file the report. TESTIMONY: Marsell Rossman, Audit Manager for Calderon, Jaham and Osborn, 600 `B' St., San Diego, responded to questions. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Mayor Waters requested that an off agenda item be brought on to the agenda due to the fact that the City Council has cancelled the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2002. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, to bring an item on to the agenda dealing with a TUP for MuCune Motors as item No. 29A. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 29A. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune Motors. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Book 84/Page 41 2/19/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit for a tent sale subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 30. SUBJECT: Discussion: Recognition of Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez. (Vice Mayor Nick Inzunza and Councilman Mitch Beauchamp) ACTION: Vice Mayor Inzunza stated that it was his intention to bring forward a proposal on the March 12t agenda addressing the issues of possibly closing City Hall and renaming some community centers in honor of Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 31. SUBJECT: Electricity Rates Increases. (Councilman Morrison) RECOMMENDATION: That the City send a letter urging the Public Utilities Commission to allocate rate increases based on actual costs to deliver power. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to send letter. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 42 2/19/02 Councilman Morrison requested that a workshop be held dealing with financing for the Fire Station. Mayor Waters requested that an off -agenda item be brought on to the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to bring item on to agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1) 31A. SUBJECT: Request for Food Bank. (Councilman Beauchamp) ACTION: Councilman Beauchamp reported that the Food Bank must vacate their current location and that the congregation of the First Baptist Church has authorized the Food Bank to use a portion of the church's property on a temporary basis. In order to do so, a 40' long storage container would need to be approved by the City Council for the temporary location. Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to approve the use of a temporary storage container with quarterly reviews and report to the City Council. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Terry Hanks, 1104 Palm Ave., #32, Lincoln Acres, expressed his unfavorable views and objections on the make-up of the Citizens Task Force and the conduct of Councilmembers and Police Department personnel. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 43 2/19/02 The meeting closed at 8:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2002. JCJ-.e r a 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.