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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 12-03 CC MINBook 84/Page 256 12/3/02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 3, 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: Campbell, Dalla, Desrochers, DiCerchio, Eiser, Kimble, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees, Yeo. 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 Beauchamp, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2002 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER 2002 (202-1-17) 1. Warrant Register No. 21. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $244,877.74. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of expenditures. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the demands be ratified. Carried by the following vote; to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Mayor Waters called forward City Librarian Anne Campbell, and Library Board Members Zelva Moeser, Charles Howrey, Delton "Rip" Reopelle and Maureen Wisener. Mayor Waters presented each of them a Key to the City in recognition of their successful efforts to secure $11 million from the State Library Bond to build a new National City Public Library. Book 84/Page 257 12/3/02 City Librarian Campbell acknowledged the efforts of all those who contributed to the successful award from the State of California of $11 million dollars, which was announced yesterday. National City was one of only 13 jurisdictions in the entire state and the only one in San Diego County to receive funding. BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 ELECTION 2002 (505-15-1) 2. Resolution No. 2002-169. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2002-169. Carried by unanimous vote. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS CDC Executive Director Paul Desrochers presented outgoing Council and CDC Board Members Waters, Beauchamp and Zarate with individual plaques for their contributions to the community. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Edith Hughes and Chamber President Dennis Bostad presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Waters for his support and participation in Chamber activities. Outgoing Councilwoman Zarate expressed her pleasure in serving, extended well wishes, and presented a small token of appreciation to her Council colleagues. Outgoing Councilmember Mitch Beauchamp spoke regarding his eight years on the City Council, reviewed accomplishments, and thanked the Council and citizens of National City for their support and friendship. Book 84/Page 258 12/3/02 Mayor -Elect Inzunza presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Waters and Councilmembers Beauchamp and Zarate on behalf of the people for their many years of service to the community. Councilmember Morrison expressed his sentiments and best wishes to the outgoing Mayor and Councilmembers. Outgoing Mayor recognized his family; spoke regarding his 28 years on the City Council, and thanked the Council, staff and citizens of National City for their support and friendship. RECESS A recess was called at 6:41 p.m. to allow time for the formal swearing -in ceremony of the new Mayor and Council members at the Martin Luther King Community Center. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL OF THE RECONSTITUTED COUNCIL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Administrative staff present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Desrochers, Eiser, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. PRESENTATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-2-1) Introduction of City's new Legislative Advocate in Sacramento. It was announced that the Legislative Advocate met earlier with the Mayor and Councilmembers but had to return to Sacramento. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 3 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2002-170 through 2002-177), and Item No. 11 (Approval of Estoppel Certificate for American Golf Corporation). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, Item Nos. 6, 8, and 11 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 259 12/3/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 3. Resolution No. 2002-170. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO THREE-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 2703 EAST 24TH STREET (J. ARAIZA, TSC ITEM NO. 2002-33)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 4. Resolution No. 2002-171. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO THREE-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1629 EAST 11TH STREET (J. HIDALGO, TSC ITEM NO. 2002- 34)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2002 (801-2-22) 5. Resolution No. 2002-172. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO THREE-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY ON THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FRONTAGE OF 1428 MCKINLEY AVENUE (K. STEIN, TSC ITEM NO. 2002-35)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADMIN (301-1-2) 6. Resolution No. 2002-173. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY A SEWAGE OVERFLOW." (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2002-173. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 84/Page 260 12/3/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-37) 7. Resolution No. 2002-174. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE FOR THE CIVIC CENTER AND POLICE FACILITY SECURITY AND FIRE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 02-6)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-52) 8. Resolution No. 2002-175. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR NEW BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS FOR EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNALS USING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED)." (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2002-175. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2002-53) 9. Resolution No. 2002-176. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE WELLINGTON ESTATE AT 3600 EAST 8TH STREET. APPLICANT: MONCRIEFF FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (CASE FILE NO.: M-2002-1)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1) 10. Resolution No. 2002-177. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF 9TH STREET BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND NATIONAL CITY Book 84/Page 261 12/3/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1) BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CASE FILE NO. SC-2002-2)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C86-17) GOLF COURSE / NATIONAL CITY / LAS PALMAS (702-71-) 11. SUBJECT: Approval of Estoppel Certificate for American Golf Corporation. (Parks & Recreation) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the Director of Park and Recreation to execute the Estoppel Certificate. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS RAILROADS / RAILWAYS (802-6-1) 12. Resolution No. 2002-178. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE LIST OF IDENTIFIED HISTORIC SITES IN NATIONAL CITY TO INCLUDE THE CORONADO BELT LINE RIGHT -OF WAY." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: David Swarez, no address given, spoke in favor. Bruce Coons, Save our Heritage Organization, San Diego, spoke in favor and responded to questions. Ed Kravitz, Imperial Beach, spoke in favor. Mitch Beauchamp, National City, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to continue for 30 days. The motion was amended to continue for 45 days. The amendment was withdrawn. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Staff was asked to send a letter to MTDB notifying them of the Council action and asking them to delay making a final decision. Book 84/Page 262 12/3/02 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-54) 13. Resolution No. 2002-179. 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 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS." (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt Resolution No. 2002-179. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2002 (506-2-17) 14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 11.42, TITLED "SPECTATORS PROHIBITED AT ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED", AND BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 11.42.010, 11.42.020, 11.40.030, 11.40.040, 11.40.050 AND 11.40.060." (City Attorney) URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the Ordinance be introduced for second reading and adoption by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 15. "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN." (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. Book 84/Page 263 12/3/02 URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2002-2213. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2) 16. SUBJECT: City Council Vacancy. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to form a committee of the Council made up of the Mayor and Councilmember Morrison; to conduct an application process that will require interested applicants to submit an application, resume and questionnaire to the City Clerk; such applications to be accepted up to two hours prior to the next City Council meeting on December 17th. Carried by unanimous vote. It was suggested that applicants be encouraged to be present at the December 17th meeting. LABOR RELATIONS / MAYOR / COUNCIL (605-8-1) 17. SUBJECT: Adjustments in compensation for Mayor and City Council and for CDC Chairman and Board Members. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: A Council Committee composed of the Mayor and Councilman Parra was recommended to review the compensation issue. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, in favor to the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater Town & Country Merchants Lunch with Santa / Toy Giveaway. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and deny the request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. Book 84/Page 264 12/3/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the TUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Bethel Church — Toys for Joy. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, deny the closing of 8th Street, and grant the request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the TUP with all conditions of staff, and grant the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2002 (203-1-18) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Mario's Family Clothing - Sale. (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 Parra, to approve the TUP subject to all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility at the Highland Avenue Baptist Church at 2605 Highland Avenue (Application: Sprint PCS Assets) (Case File No. CUP-2002-18). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 84/Page 265 12/3/02 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2002 (403-17-1) TESTIMONY: Pastor David Womack and Lisa Murphy from Sprint, responded to questions and spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to file the Notice of Decision. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad. Nays: None. Abstain: Parra. Absent: None. Councilmember Parra disclosed that he abstained due to the fact that he previously took action on the item as a Planning Commissioner. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Inzunza stated that at future Council meetings, the Public Oral Communication should be moved to the beginning of the meeting and will be limited to three minutes. Mayor Inzunza also outlined a procedure to better manage the speaker slips in order to minimize disruption of the meeting. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison suggested a workshop be scheduled after the first of the year on protocol procedures. Mr. Morrison also recommended quick action on appointments of Councilmembers to outside Boards. Councilmember Natividad requested that the City Manager look into meeting with the National School District to discuss scheduling at least three meetings a year out in the community; that there be a contact telephone number included on future A-200 forms. Mr. Natividad also suggested that we have an employee recognition program and a citizen recognition program. Councilman Parra requested a joint meeting be scheduled with the Planning Commission after the first of the year. Book 84/Page 266 12/3/02 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council, to be held December 17, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 9:32 p.m.. ai�lo^- CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2002. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. 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