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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 11-11 CC MINBook 85/Page 253 11/11/03 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 11, 2003 The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Alvarez, Condon, Eiser, Hyland, Kirkpatrick, Matienzo, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees. Others present: Ariana Finnell, Student Council representative. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag by Mayor Inzunza and invocation by Louise Martin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2003, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Georgia Guarano, National City, expressed her views regarding the conduct of members of the Planning Commission. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) National City Tennis Club (Council Initiated) Recognition was given to the National City Tennis Club for winning the Area Championship in Upland, California on July 13, 2003. PROCLAMATIONS A Proclamation proclaiming the Opie Family as: "2003 Navy Family Of The Year." Book 85/Page 254 11/11/03 PROCLAMATIONS (cont.) A Proclamation proclaiming October 18, 2003 as: "San Diego Philippine Library & Museum Day." A Proclamation proclaiming November 2, 2003 as: "Massing Of The Colors And Service Of Remembrance Day." A Proclamation proclaiming November 8, 2003 as: "Elks Of The World Day." A Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2003 as: "Charles Edward Reed Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that all of the proclamations were previously presented. PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 1. Public Hearing — Tentative subdivision map for development of 16 single-family homes with a separate parcel for private streets and an open space area, on 1.3 acres on the east side of N. Highland Avenue, approximately 50 feet south of Bucky Lane. Applicant: Urban Innovations, LCC. Case File No. S-2003-4. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Tentative Subdivision Map. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) 2. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a private event hall at 1830 Sweetwater Road in the Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center. (Applicant: BBB, Inc.) (Case File No.: CUP- 2003-21) (Planning) Book 85/Page 255 11/11/03 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Frank Lopez, National City, spoke in favor only if changes in conditions were included in the CUP. Blanca Nieto, National City, spoke in favor and answered questions. Vanessa Cordova, National City, spoke in favor. Marisol Cabrera, National City, spoke in favor. ACTION: Mayor Inzunza relinquished control of the meeting to Vice Mayor Parra and announced his intention to abstain. Mayor Inzunza reported the reason for his abstention is that one of the principals involved with the development has an ongoing business relationship with one of his partners. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Conditional Use Permit with numerous changes to conditions included in the CUP. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2003-152 through 2003-156), Item Nos. 9 through and 12 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 13 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 14 and 15 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to pull Item Nos. 4, 6, 7 and 10, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claims 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. Book 85/Page 256 11/11/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C86-47) 4. Resolution No. 2003-152. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES." (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: City Attorney Eiser requested that this item be pulled from the Agenda. No action taken. CONTRACT (C2003-43) 5. Resolution No. 2003-153. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MODULAR BUILDING CONCEPTS, INC. TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDINGS." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2003-44) 6. Resolution No. 2003-154. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH D-MAX ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, AND TO ASSIST IMPLEMENTING THE JURISDICTIONAL URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD." (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 85/Page 257 11/11/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2003-2) 7. Resolution No. 2003-155. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE NATIONAL CITY STREET RESURFACING PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 02-2)." (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT (903-14-1) 8. Resolution No. 2003-156. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH RESTRUCTURE PETROLEUM MARKETING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS ON EAST 8TH STREET, EAST OF SALOT STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 9. Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $851,073.95. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 10. Warrant Register No. 17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $619,401.59. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 11. Warrant Register No. 18. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $910,622.24. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 12. Warrant Register No. 19. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $335,601.32. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MGMT 2003 (204-1-18) 13. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of July 31, 2003. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-147) 14. Claim for Damages: Anita Brinkley (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-147) 15. Claim for Damages: Jason Lao. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 85/Page 258 11/11/03 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-18) 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM CL TO RS-2 AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 8TH STREET AND N AVENUE. APPLICANT: CITY INITIATED. (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2003-3, ZC-2003-2)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-2231. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS PARKING ADM (801-2-23) 17. SUBJECT: Report to the City Council on the issue of the Seawind Drive area "No Parking — Tow -Away -Street Sweeping" signs election. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 85/Page 259 11/11/03 OLD BUSINESS (cont.) PARKING ADM (801-2-23) TESTIMONY: Joe Martin, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Acting City Engineer Steve Kirkpatrick advised Council that of the fifty letters that were mailed out to citizens requesting their vote on the installation of the signs, 17 voted in favor, 14 voted against and 19 did not participate. The majority of those who voted were in favor of installing the signs. Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve the vote of the people of Seawind Drive in favor of putting up parking signs Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Natividad. Councilmember Natividad abstained due to the fact that he resides in the neighborhood. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 18. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center by the Sweetwater Union High School Marine Corps JROTC and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-19) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — McCune Motors - Used Vehicle Tent Sale (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 85/Page 260 11/11/03 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-19) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — San Diego Auto Connection — Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Ed Striksma, San Diego Auto Connection, San Diego, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, to continue this item to the next meeting. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to deny the TUP. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-18-1) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1920 Sweetwater Road in the former Sweetwater Theaters building, in Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center. (Applicant: Cornerstone Church (Case File No.: CUP-2003-20) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Planning Director Post informed Council that an appeal had been received and requested that this item be set for public hearing. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to set for public hearing on December 2, 2003. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 22. SUBJECT: Discussion of City Council Budget. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Councilmember Natividad suggested a committee be formed to develop criteria on how donation funds are to be Book 85/Page 261 11/11/03 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CITY COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) distributed. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to form Committee, made up of Councilmembers Morrison and Natividad, to make decisions on donation fund. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF. None MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Mayor Inzunza requested that the City Attorney begin work on an Ethics Code. City Attorney Eiser acknowledged he would do so. Councilmember Natividad thanked the appropriate city department for a job well done in cleaning up the area of 8th Street and Plaza Boulevard. Vice Mayor Parra inquired if a date had been set or a subcommittee formed to look at the issues of fire and disaster preparedness. Acting City Manager Morse stated that the process of preparedness had begun two weeks ago. Councilmember Morrison said he was pleased with the large number of citizens who participated in Trash Clean-up Day held at the Edco facility. Councilmember Morrison also commented regarding the County Board of Supervisor's request for disaster funds and commented that the city had already disbursed funds to the County. Councilmember Morrison inquired from Planning Director Post as to the next General Plan Update. Planning Director Post stated that there is no set date. Mayor Inzunza adjourned the meeting in memory of Margaret Pico, Emmanuel Matthew Sales, and James Praise. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Book 85/Page 262 11/11/03 ADJOURNMENT (cont.) The meeting closed at 7:15 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 18, 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.