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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 09-02 CC MINBook 85/Page 207 9/2/03 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 2, 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: Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees. Others present: Ariana Finnell, student council representative. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag by Mayor Nick Inzunza, and Invocation by Rev. Robert Dominguez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ungab, seconded by Inzunza,,the Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 19, 2003, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Abstain: Parra. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Deborah Riley expressed displeasure about how her Section 8 application was handled. Ms. Riley's complaint was referred to the CDC Director. Rev. Robert Dominguez, National City, announced that the Integrity Charter School was going to open on September 15th and thanked the Council and staff for their support. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming July 31, 2003 as "Latino Emerging Business Expo Day." A Proclamation proclaiming August 20, 2003 as "California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Day." Book 85/Page 208 9/2/03 PROCLAMATIONS (cont.) A Proclamation proclaiming August 21, 2003 as "Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that all the proclamations were previously presented. There was no action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES 2003 (409-1-35) 1. Public Hearing — Zone variance for an addition to 1724 and 1730 J Avenue without providing additional parking, and resulting in less than required building separation from an adjacent residence on the same lot (Applicant: George Moreno) (Case File No. Z-2003-6). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the Zone Variance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: (Note: Consideration of this item was delayed until the end of the meeting.) Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to close the public hearing and approve the variance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None. SUBDIVISION (415-1-1) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADM 2003 (414-1-18) 2. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned Development Permit for 28 condominium units on the west side of Interstate 805 between Plaza Boulevard and E. 12th Street (Applicant: The Olson Company) (Case File Nos.: S-2003-3PD-2003-2/IS-2003- 2). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the Tentative Parcel Map and Planned Development Permit. TESTIMONY: Rosalie Zarate, National City, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to close the public hearing and approve the Tentative Parcel Map and Planned Development Peiuiit. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 85/Page 209 9/2/03 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 through 11 (Resolution Nos. 2003-120 through 2003-127), Item Nos. 12 and 13 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 14 (Claim for Damages), Item No. 15 (Request to set a Public Hearing — District A), and Item No. 16 (Request to set a Public Hearing — District C). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18) 3. SUBJECT: Approval of a motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances considered at this meeting and provides that such Ordinances shall be introduced and/or adopted after a reading of only the title. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2002-35) 4. Resolution No. 2003-120. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 30TH STREET AND EUCLID AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 99-14)." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2003-2) 5. Resolution No. 2003-121. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE NATIONAL CITY STREET SURFACING PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 02-02)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 85/Page 210 9/2/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) ENCROACHMENT ADM (903-14-1) 6. Resolution No. 2003-122. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH MANIFLO, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND DATA CABLE CONNECTING MANIFLO INFORMATION SYSTEMS BETWEEN 1428 AND 1442 HIGHLAND AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING 2003 (903-11-18) 7. Resolution No. 2003-123. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINAL PARCEL MAP (33-2002) FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 8TH STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, AND THE RECORDATION OF THE SAME." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2001-40) 8. Resolution No. 2003-124. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RODGERS POLICE PATROL, INC. TO PROVIDE PARK SECURITY SERVICES AT KIMBALL PARK, LAS PALMAS PARK AND EL TOYON PARK." (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D2003-4) 9. Resolution No. 2003-125. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A SEWER EASEMENT, AND ACCEPTING A SEWER ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT FOR Book 85/Page 211 9/2/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D2003-4) THE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 30TH STREET AND "A" AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACTS (C91-45) 10. Resolution No. 2003-126. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO GOVERNMENT LICENSE N6871192RP02P28 AUTHORIZING THE CITY THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.1 ACRES OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET BETWEEN HARBOR DRIVE AND THE TROLLEY TRACKS." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) 11. Resolution No. 2003-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON TOP OF AN OFFICE BUILDING AT 2005 HIGHLAND AVENUE (APPLICANT: CINGULAR WIRELESS) (CASE FILE NO. CUP-2003-4)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 12. Warrant Register No. 08. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,585,818.80. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 13. Warrant Register No. 09. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $178,891.74. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 85/Page 212 9/2/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (501-1-18) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Antonio Martinez. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. PARKING DISTRICT ADM (801-1-1) 15. SUBJECT: A request to set a Public Hearing for the removal of commercial property from Parking District "A" located on the west side of "A" Avenue between 18th Street and 20th Street and the expansion of the District on 20th Street between "A" Avenue and "D" Avenue. A Public Hearing to be set for September 16, 2003. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. (A Public Hearing was set for September 16, 2003.) PARKING DISTRICT ADM (801-1-1) 16. SUBJECT: A request to set a Public Hearing for the removal of commercial property from Parking District "C" located on the west side of Hoover Avenue Between 8th Street and 9th Street. A Public Hearing to be set for September 16, 2003. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. (A Public Hearing was set for September 16, 2003.) NON CONSENT RESOLUTION N.C. COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMM (101-34-1) 17. Resolution No. 2003-128. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MEMORIALIZING THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION, AND THE DECLARATION OF THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COMMISSION." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. Book 85/Page 213 9/2/03 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.) N.C. COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMM (101-34-1) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Motion by Natividad, to amend the motion to require at least five members of the Commission to be National City residents. Maker and second accepted the amendment as part of the original motion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 18. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6.40 PERTAINING TO FORTUNE TELLING." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-2230. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS BUILDING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD (101-10-1) 19. SUBJECT: Report concerning filling of vacancies on Advisory and Appeals Board (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to review and file report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. STREET / "A AVENUE (903-18-1) 20. SUBJECT: Report on the request for the closure of A Avenue at Plaza Boulevard. (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Review the alternatives and provide direction to staff. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to approve installation of the gate. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza abstained because he resides in the area. Book 85/Page 214 9/2/03 NEW BUSINESS N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 21. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the National City Chamber of Commerce and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval for use and Council decision on request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 2003 (409-1-35) 22. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a zone variance for a covered patio in the front yard setback of the American Legion building at 35 E. 18th Street (Applicant: American Legion Post 255) (Case File No.: Z-2003-4). (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 Natividad, to set for public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-19) 23. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — South Bay Community Church Fall Festival. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the TUP subject to compliance with all Conditions of Approval and grant the request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to continue this item to the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. (Item No. 1 was taken up next —see Item No. 1 for Action taken) STAFF — No Report. Book 85/Page 215 9/2/03 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Natividad discussed; a) the need to look into the homeless problem, b) shopping cart problems, c) problems with weeds in the area of Plaza Blvd and 8t' Street, d) the need to develop more and less expensive bus shelters and install trash cans at all bus stops, e) the absence of reflectors on the new medians along National City Blvd. Vice Mayor Parra discussed; a) trash and weeds along Division Street west of Highland Avenue, b) the need for a stop light at the bus stop at Sweetwater Road and Orange Avenue, c) the eye screening program sponsored by the Lions Club in conjunction with UCSD at St Mary's Church, d) the accomplishments of this years Christmas in July efforts that included work on 16 homes and 2 non -profits. Mayor Inzunza advised that he and two Councilmembers would be attending the League Conference in Sacramento. Councilman Morrison discussed; a) dangerous activity in the median by Party City, b) increased activity by push carts, and c) the need to designate a voting delegate to the League Conference. There appeared to be consensus to appoint Councilman Morrison as National City's voting delegate. There was no vote. Councilman Ungab discussed; a) Pop Warner football and the need for additional trash cans at the field, b) the need to review the time frames for opening and closing park restrooms. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Adjourned Regular Meeting — Fire Station 108 Loan — to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., Large Conference Room, Civic Center. The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 16, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 6:45 p.m. Book 85/Page 216 9/2/03 h-?4('21.f) CITYLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2003. 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