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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 07-02 CC MINBook 84/Page 152 7/2/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 2, 2002 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Matienzo, McCabe, 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2002, Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 18, 2002, and Regular Meeting of June 18, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) Art Miles Mural Project. Joanne Tawfilis, 4124 Pepperdine Ave., Oceanside, requested that the City accept being the representative United States City for the International Year of Cultural Heritage sponsored by the United Nations. The project would include use of Kimball Park and would be a cultural exchange with Mexico that would display 75 murals painted by children in Mexico City. The consensus was to encourage continued communication with the City Manager on the project. Book 84/Page 153 7/2/02 PRESENTATIONS PORT COMMISSION ADMIN (101-18-1) Port Commissioner Jess VanDeventer gave the Biannual Port of San Diego Update, highlighting the projects and accomplishments of the Port District. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza called forward Lydia Delos Santos who appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ADMIN (101-19-1) SWEETWATER AUTHORITY ADMIN (101-22-1) Recognizing expiration of seats on the San Diego County Water Authority and Sweetwater Authority and creating vacancies on both of these Boards. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, that we recognize the expired term on the San Diego County Water Authority and that we create a vacancy beginning August 1, 2002. Mayor Waters seconded the motion provided the maker agreed to extend the vacancy date to September 3, 2002. The maker agreed. The amended motion is, to create a vacancy on the San Diego County Water Authority effective September 3, 2002. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, that we create a vacancy on the Sweetwater Authority effective September 3, 2002. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned control to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 4 (Resolution Nos. 2002-95 through 2002-98), Item No. 5 (Grand Jury Truancy and Curfew Report), Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 8 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 154 7/2/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) TRAFFIC SIGNAL / SIGNAL ADMIN 2002 (801-4-9) 1. Resolution No. 2002-95. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STOP SIGNS BY THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AT ALPHA/MAGNUS WAY AND MANN AVENUE/50TH STREET. (CITY OF SAN DIEGO, TSC ITEM NO. 2002-15)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (903-14-1) 2. Resolution No. 2002-96. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS AT 105 WEST 8TH STREET ALONG 8TH STREET, WEST OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-31) 3. Resolution No. 2002-97. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN D- MAX ENGINEERING INC AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S DRY WEATHER SCREENING AND MONITORING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE RWQCB ORDER 2001-01 (NPDES PERMIT)." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-32) 4. Resolution No. 2002-98. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Book 84/Page 155 7/2/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-32) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 5. SUBJECT: City Council approval of response letter regarding the Grand Jury Truancy and Curfew Report. (Police) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS 2002 (202-1-16) 6. Warrant Register No. 51. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $602,815.96. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTERS 2002 (202-1-16) 7. Warrant Register No. 52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,020,756.72 (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2002 (204-1-17) 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 2002. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 9. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Benjamin Brown. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Kimberly Kreutzer. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 84/Page 156 7/2/02 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-17) 11. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 6.26 (CARDROOMS), 6.28 (CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND SHOWS), 6.36 (ESCORT SERVICES), 6.41 (GAMES OF CHANCE), 6.42 (BINGO), 6.43 (LIVE ENTERTAINMENT), 6.50 (MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS) AND 6.58 (PEEP SHOWS), AND AMENDING TITLE 10 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 10.26 TO PROHIBIT CARDROOMS, AND ADDING DIVISION X AND CHAPTERS 10.70 THROUGH 10.79 RELATING TO POLICE REGULATED BUSINESSES." (CITY ATTORNEY) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (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: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. CASE FILE NOS. GP-2002-1, ZC-2002-1, IS-2002-2." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-2203. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 157 7/2/02 NEW BUSINESS VARIANCES 2002 (409-1-33) 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision Variance to allow less than required parking for an expansion of the Highlander Senior Residences at 2525 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Joseph Bendah) (Case File No. Z-2002-1). (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. It was requested that staff look into the parking problems that are being generated in the neighborhood behind the church on Highland Avenue. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of Commerce Heritage Days Annual Parade of Vintage Cars and Auto Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, grant the request for waiver of all fees, and waive the 6-week requirement for use of the park. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. It was the consensus of the Council that necessary steps be taken to include the antique fire truck as a static display in the park during Auto Heritage Days. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. Book 84/Page 158 7/2/02 MAYOR Mayor Waters asked for a report from the Chamber on National City Day at the County Fair. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Huges stated that July 5th was scheduled to be National City Day at the fair. CITY COUNCIL SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ADMIN (101-19-1) 15. SUBJECT: Representation of National City on San Diego County Water Authority — Councilmember Inzunza. Board members of the S. B. Irrigation District have taken a position against the agreed position by the City Council. Vice Mayor Inzunza stated that it is his intention to attend the next meeting of Sweetwater Authority to request their support of the City's position for legislation that would allow direct representation by National City on the San Diego County Water Authority. Councilman Morrison provided an update on the regional governance legislation and stated that he will bring an item on the next agenda seeking a City Council position on the issue. Councilman Beauchamp reported on Sister City activities with Tecate including an imminent visit to Tecate by Councilmembers Morrison and Beauchamp. Councilman Morrison requested an oral report regarding the West Side clean up. Building and Safety Director Trees reported on the successful effort and announced a future event on September 14t'. Mayor Waters and other Councilmembers congratulated Councilman Morrison for being elected Chairman of SANDAG. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Terry Hanks, National City, requested an investigation of the Citizens Police Task Force and the Collins Group and requested that the final payment to Collins be withheld. Mr. Hanks also requested that he be granted 20 minutes to speak when the task force report comes before the Council. Book 84/Page 159 7/2/02 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Virgil Pena, Chula Vista, thanked Councilmembers Inzunza and Beauchamp for their leadership on the Police Review Board and spoke in favor of Mr. Hanks having more time to address the issue. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Captain Craig Short Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION — Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Claim: Alejo Able Macareno-Fuentes ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to go into closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 7:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 16, 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.