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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 08-20 CC MINBook 84/Page 187 8/20/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 20, 2002 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, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Hodges, 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 Zarate, the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2002, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYORS PRESENTATION (102-14-2) Letter from the Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation requesting permission to build a new single family home for people with developmental disabilities. TESTIMONY: Roy Bujanovsky, 2326 E. 4th Ave., spoke against the proposal. Pat McCaniel, 2229 E. 4th St., spoke against the proposal. Ronald Bibb, 2225 E 4th St., spoke against the proposal. Esther Chesnik, 1679 Larwood Rd., Lemon Grove, spoke in favor of the proposal. Elaine and Al Barrack, 4850 Alzeda Dr., La Mesa, spoke in favor of the proposal Georgia Guarano, 410 Harbison Ave., spoke against the proposal. Book 84/Page 188 8/20/02 MAYORS PRESENTATION (cont.) ACTION: Staff reported that the Planning Commission took action to deny the proposed facility and the applicant failed to file a timely appeal. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to request applicant to resubmit changes to the Planning Commission and try to work with the community to see if this can be ironed out. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATION POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) San Diego County Regional Airport Authority — Action Program Update. Thella Bowens, Interim Executive Director, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority gave a slide presentation on the Action Program for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Josh Malunes, 1240 E. 26th Street, appeared for an interview and expressed an interest in serving on Park & Recreation Advisory Board, the Street Tree Committee and the Traffic Safety Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 1 through 4 (Resolution Nos. 2002-122 through 2002-125), Item No. 5 (Amicus Curiae briefs), Item No. 6 (Project Schedule update for Underground Utility District No. 21), and Item Nos. 7 and 8 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C98-30) WEED ABATEMENT 2002 (402-3-4) 1. Resolution No. 2002-122. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES, INC." (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 84/Page 189 8/20/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C98-46) FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1) 2. Resolution No. 2002-123. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES." (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C99-21) PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK (702-10-1) 3. Resolution No. 2002-124. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP." (Park & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 4. Resolution No. 2002-125. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO RED "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 925 MANCHESTER STREET (C. STEARNS, TSC ITEM NO. 2002- 17)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 5. SUBJECT: Consider authorization to join Amicus Curiae briefs in Border Park, Inc. vs. City of San Diego; Eastburn vs. Regional Fire Protection Authority; Chavez vs. Martinez; Topsail Court Homeowners Association vs. Soquel Creek Water District; Chevron USA vs. Cayetano. (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 84/Page 190 8/20/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 ADMIN (904-1-7) 6. SUBJECT: Project schedule update for Underground Utility District No. 21 (Phase III) along Highland Avenue from 16th Street to 24th Street. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2002 (202-1-16) 7. Warrant Register No. 06. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $992,908.96. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2002 (202-1-16) 8. Warrant Register No. 07. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $410,114.71. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 9. Resolution No. 2002-126. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PAWN SHOP IN THE HIGHLAND PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER AT 1050 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUITE E, ADJACENT TO THE FORMER FEDCO PARKING LOT. APPLICANT: NIGAL, INC. / EXPRESS FINANCIAL SERVICES. CASE FILE NO. CUP-2002-12. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 84/Page 191 8/20/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-39) 10. Resolution No. 2002-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EN 1'ER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SOUTH BAY ENTERPRISE ZONE." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: City Attorney Eiser distributed a sheet that outlines the financial commitment contained in the subject agreement. The sheet (see Exhibit A) will be an attachment to the MOU and clarifies that "National City's total reimbursement obligation for the program costs and for time and materials shall not exceed $430,210 during the term of the MOU." Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BD APPT (101-19-1) 11. SUBJECT: Representation of National City on San Diego County Water Authority Board. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser summarized the two options previously considered by the City Council for National City representation on the County Water Authority Board. Option #1 would permit any City Councilmember to serve on the County Water Authority Board; and Option #2 would permit a City Councilmember to be appointed to the County Water Board provided they were also a member of the Sweetwater Authority Board. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to go on record as not opposing either option. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 192 8/20/02 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST (102-1-1) 12. SUBJECT: Memorandum from National City Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus Church regarding a September 11 Memorial Service. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Reverend Robert Dominguez, spoke in favor and responded to questions ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to approve the request and allow use of the bowl if needed: the City to provide chairs and PA system and close portions of 12th Street and D Ave. Carried by unanimous vote. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (109-6-1) 13. SUBJECT: Letter from National City Chamber of Commerce concerning a Challenge Grant Program to support construction of Chamber of Commerce / Visitor's Building. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Dennis Bostad, President of the Chamber of Commerce, explained the capital funds request of $75,000 from the City. Tony McCune, Chamber of Commerce Building Committee, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Beauchamp, to refer back to staff for 30 days to look at previously approved block grant money for possible re -allocation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 14. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center for a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment program and waiver of building fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker appeared on behalf of the applicant. Book 84/Page 193 8/20/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request, and grant the request for waiver of building fees, with applicant to pay the custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Beaudry R.V. Parking Lot Sale and Show. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of staff 's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Communications facility near Sweetwater Theaters in Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File No.: CUP-2002-3). (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 set this item for public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters reported that a time sensitive item requiring Council action needed to be added to the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to bring the item onto the Agenda because the need to act is time critical and arose after posting of the agenda.. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 194 8/20/02 POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) SUBJECT: City Council response letter regarding Grand Jury Report: "Home Rule - Is chartering a City a good idea?" ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to approve the letter to be sent. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Tom Carns from the National City Historical Society appeared and requested consideration of an off -agenda item that came up after posting of the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item onto the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) SUBJECT: The National City Historical Society mistakenly booked two events at Granger Music Hall on the same day (August 31, 2002). Mr. Carns requested use of the Community Center for one of the events in order to eliminate the conflict and accommodate both parties. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the one-time use on the condition that private security be provided and all fees, totaling $1049.28, be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: Morrison, Zarate. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Inzunza requested direction on how the City Council would like him to proceed with the appointment process for the Sweetwater Authority and the San Diego County Water Authority Boards. After discussion, Vice EXHIBIT A ITEM 10 City of San Diego Enterprise Zone Program City of National City Budget Contribution In Support of the Enterprise Zone Program Expansion Fiscal Years 2003-2007 Fisr-al Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 CDS II (1) $70,520 $ 74,050 $ 77,750 $ 81,635 $50,005 Overhead (3) $15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000' $ 15,000 $ 8,750 Training $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 . S 1,500 Total S87,020 $90,550 S94,250 $98,135 S 60,255 Total Budget Allocation: $430,210 Notes: (t) The Community Development Specialist II will be a City of San Diego employee whose activities shall be directed in support of the City's Enterprise Zone Program by the City's Enterprise Zone Manager. The Community Development Specialist II position will provide certification and vouchering to businesses, other related employment related services and maintain data for City of San Diego and City ofNationa] City. Data collection and systematic record keeping will include but is not limited to: 1) all vouchers issued; 2) wages paid; 3) employers receiving vouchers; 4) area resident placements (iincluding TEA residents); 5) number of job orders received and completed; and 6) number of jobs created and/or retained. (2) Reflects 7 month allocation due -to expiration of Enterprise Zone in January 2007. (p-) Includes rent, mileage, phone, computer maintenance (h) National City's total reimbursement obligation for program costs and for time and Materials.• iall not exceed $430:;210 daring the term of this NDU. Note: Should State legislation be approvedto allow for the approval of a 5.year. extension, the budget will benicd fied to reflect the additional 5 years through FY 2012. Book 84/Page 195 8/20/02 CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Mayor Inzunza indicated that he would distribute copies to the City Council of all applications received to date and as they come in, with interviews to be conducted on September 3, 2002. Councilman Beauchamp reported that he has been appointed by the Assembly Speaker to serve on the State Oil Spill Task Force Advisory Committee. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Closed Session — Sotelo / Morales litigation September 3, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., Large Conference Room, Civic Center. The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 3, 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.