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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 01-07 CC MINBook 85/Page 1 1/7/03 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 7, 2003 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, DiCerchio, Eiser, Hunter, Kimble, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag led by Mayor Nick Inzunza, followed by the Invocation by Father Farrell, St. Anthony's Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of December 17, 2002 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Janice Martinelli, National City, presented to the City Councilmembers copies of "Home Magazine," which features the upcoming National City Historic Home tour scheduled for January 18, 2003. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT SANDAG BOARD ADMIN (101-16-1) MTDB ADMIN (101-14-1) APPT VICE MAYOR ADMIN (101-20-1) SANDAG — Representative and Alternate MTDB - Representative and Alternate Vice Mayor ACTION: It was decided that this item would be discussed at the January 14, 2003 Workshop. Book 85/Page 2 1/7/03 PUBLIC HEARING PLANNED DEV PERMIT (414-1-17) 1. Continued Public Hearing: Subdivision and Planned Development Permit for five residential units on the east side of Q Avenue at 7th Street with a variance for the location of parking spaces and fencing (Applicant: Daniel Furlan) (Case File No.: S-2002-1/PD-2002-4/Z- 2002-3). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the Subdivision, Planned Development Permit and Zone Variance. TESTIMONY: Joseph Scarlatti, representing D. Furlan, spoke in favor and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Parra, Ungab. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to approve. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Parra, Ungab. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 4 (Resolution Nos. 2003-1 through 2003-3), Item No. 5 (Warrant Register), Item Nos. 6 and 7 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 8 and 9 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-5) 2. Resolution No. 2003-1. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER CONFIRMING THE TERMS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY, AND REQUESTING THAT THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY BE Book 85/Page 3 1/7/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C95-5) AMENDED TO ADD THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AS A MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY." (Fire) ACTION: Approved. See above. STREET VACATION — INTER TAFT AVE AND 11TH ST (902-36-1) 3. Resolution No. 2003-2. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE INTERSECTION OF TAFT AVENUE AND 11TH STREET. (CASE FILE NO. SC-1999-1/CDP-2000-3)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION — 9TH ST BETW ROOSEVELT AVE AND NATIONAL CITY BLVD (902-37-1) 4. Resolution No. 2003-3. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE 9TH STREET BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD. (APPLICANT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) (CASE FILE NO. SC-2002-2)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2002 (202-1-17) 5. Warrant Register No. 25. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $503,972.33. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2002 (204-1-17) 6. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of August 1,2002. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2002 (204-1-17) 7. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 2002. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 85/Page 4 1/7/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS (501-1-146) 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Christina Hernandez -Gomez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-146) 9. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Allen Lee. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1) 10. Resolution No. 2003-4. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 704 PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL CITY LIMITATION ON CITY APPROVED EVENTS WITH THE CITY POLICY." (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve with Item No. 21 to read: "Temporary office trailers used for a temporary office. Duration is for one year and City Council to have right to revoke for cause upon hearings." Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) 11. Resolution No. 2003-5. 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: The following individuals spoke in favor of the Resolution: David Swarens; Mitch Beauchamp, National City; Edward Duling, San Diego; Tom Carns, National City; Ed Kravitz, Imperial Beach; Richard Hamilton; Bruce Coons; Alana Coons, Coronado. Book 85/Page 5 1/7/03 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to deny approval of the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. LIBRARY BOND MEASURE (505-14-1) 12. Resolution No. 2003-6. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 2 AND 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-76." (Library) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the unanimous vote. Item No. 16 was taken up next. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18) 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Darryl Gorham, National City, spoke against the Ordinance. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-2115. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS / CITY CLERK (605-9-1) 13. Resolution No. 2003-7. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK." (City Attorney) Book 85/Page 6 1/7/03 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) LABOR RELATIONS / CITY CLERK (605-9-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: City Clerk Dalla requested that the second paragraph of the Resolution dealing with benefits be deleted. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution with the requested change. Carried by the unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS / CITY TREASURER (605-10-1) 14. Resolution No. 2003-8. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY TREASURER." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18) 15. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLES 17 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND 18 (LAND USE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CONVERSION OF APARTMENTS TO CONDOMINIUMS AND RELATED REGULATIONS. (APPLICANT: WESTONE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS) (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2002-2, A-2002-3) (Planning) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18) 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." (City Attorney) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. Book 85/Page 7 1/7/03 OLD BUSINESS POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 17. SUBJECT: Staff Report — Police Department — 900 "A" Avenue Problem Oriented Policing Project (POP). (Police Department) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Dana Richardson, representing Partners for Prevention, requested that their organization be involved in future decisions dealing with alcohol. John Smaha, representing Trophy Lounge, distributed a copy of the MOU between the CDC and Trophy Lounge. Janice Martinelli, National City, encouraged the Council to be aware of the proposed solutions that appear at the end of the MOU. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt staff s recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 18. 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: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the request and grant the request for a waiver of fees., with the exception of the custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-19) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune Motors — Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 85/Page 8 1/7/03 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-19) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of Commerce -Historical Home Tour. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the request including waiver of all fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003 (403-18-1) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of decision — Conditional Use Permit for a used car sales lot to be established on the northwest corner of Civic Center Drive and Roosevelt Avenue, including the property now occupied by Cooper's Plumbing and Heating at 1238 Roosevelt Avenue. (Applicant: Marwan Khaireddin) (Case File No. CUP-2002-21). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the item be set for public hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, the item be continued for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. OTHER STAFF. No Report. MAYOR Mayor Inzunza suggested that a workshop be scheduled to discuss a Citizens Advisory Board. It was the consensus that such a workshop be scheduled for February 25th at 2 p.m. in the Large Conference Room. Mayor Inzunza discussed the importance of finding a location for the food bank and the possibility of locating it on the City owned parcel being leased by Christmas in July. The Mayor said he would "like to work with Christmas in July and inform them that the back parking lot is going to be Book 85/Page 9 1/7/03 MAYOR (cont.) the home of the National City Food Bank and to enter into discussions on how we could work out a lease with them" to achieve that. Councilman Parra, acting President of Christmas in July, said he will bring the proposal to the next meeting of board of the Christmas in July but that the City Council should not limit its consideration to just one site. Councilman Parra was requested to bring a report back in two weeks from the Christmas in July board meeting. Note: At the City Council Meeting of January 21, 2003, the underlined portion of the above paragraph was clarified and changed to read as follows: The Mayor said he would like to work with Christmas in July and inform them that the back parking lot is going to be considered as a possible home of the National City Food Bank, and to enter into discussions on how we could work out a lease with them to achieve that. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Natividad mentioned the previous items he referred to staff regarding meetings in schools and the employee of the month program. Councilman Natividad requested a traffic study at Olivewood due to the fact that both schools, Sweetwater and Olivewood, get out at the same time. Councilman Parra reminded everyone that Christmas in July would be doing a project at a home on January 25th in conjunction with the Super Bowl and invited any interested volunteers to contact the Christmas in July office. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Council Workshop — Procedures and Protocol — January 14, 2003, at 12:00 noon, Large Conference Room, Civic Center. The Next Regular Meeting to be held on January 21, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Book 85/Page 10 1/7/03 The meeting was adjourned in memory of Walter Cagle, former National City Police Chief, who recently passed away. The meeting closed at 7:44 p.m. 1‘t-41 CIT CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2003. 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.