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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01-20 CC MINBook 86/Page 10 1/20/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 20, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Matienzo, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag by Mayor Inzunza and invocation by Pastor Luis Ybaxiez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, the Minutes of the Special Meetings of November 11 and 18, 2003, and the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2004, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Janice Martinelli, National City, representing the National City Historical Society, inquired about the possibility of reprogramming previously approved Block Grand Funds for parking lot repair at Granger Music Hall for urgently needed structural repairs. The matter was referred to staff. Mr. Thomas Dawson, National City, representing the Church of Christ, discussed the need for a traffic light at their church. Jay Clevlander, San Diego, spoke about the traffic light issue involving the Church of Christ. Book 86/Page 11 1/20/04 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Edith Hughes, National City, representing the Maytime Band Review Corporation, informed the Council that the Board of Directors has decided that the upcoming Maytime Band Review Parade would be the 57th and final parade. Councilmembers expressed an interest in discussing the future of the event with Ms. Hughes. Jeremy Bachtell, National City, representing National City American Little League, requested City sponsorship of a team and lights for the ball fields. PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) 1. Catherine Hill from the League of California Cities making a presentation on local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act. Refer to Item No. 4 2. Introduction of McDonald Transit's new General Manager — John Webster Sr. 3. Presentation by La Monica Ramirez, Pageant Director, on the status of Miss National City Pageant. PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) 4. Veronica Zengota, Police Operations Assistant. Ms. Zengota was recognized and presented a service pin commemorating her twenty years of service to the city. 5. Craig L. Potter, Fire Platoon Commander. Mr. Potter, who will be retiring after thirty years of service, was recognized and awarded a service pin commemorating his years of service to the city. 6. Irma Acedo, Recreation Supervisor — Parks & Recreation. Ms. Acedo was recognized as Employee of the Month for December 2003. Book 86/Page 12 1/20/04 PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, January 17, 2004, as "American Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been previously presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) 1. Public Hearing — Amendments to the General Plan and to Title 18 (zoning) of the Municipal Code for conversion of hotels and motels to residential use at higher densities than permitted for new construction, and tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of the Red Lion Inn, at 801 National City Boulevard, to 170 residential condominiums and commercial space. (Applicant: Pacifica Companies) (Case File Nos.: GP-2003-2/A-2003-4/S-2003- 5/CUP-2003-22) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended denial. Staff recommended that the applications be approved. TESTIMONY: Nancy Mendoza, appearing on behalf of the National City Downtown Business Coalition, read a letter of support for the concept of converting the hotel. Edith Hughes, National City, appeared on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, and spoke in favor. Cindy Blair and Barbara Jetzer, Carrier Johnson Architects, made a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of applicant. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to continue the Public Hearing in order to obtain more information including Finance -Development matrix by February 17, 2004. Carried by unanimous vote. GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) 2. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from RS-1 (Single —Family Residential) to IP-PD (Private Institutional -Planned Development) for a 2-acre site at 5800 Boxer Road. (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File No.: GP-2003- 5/ZC-2003-4/IS-2003-9) (Planning) Book 86/Page 13 1/20/04 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the amendment. TESTIMONY: Shelly Kilbourn, Escondido, representing Cingular Wireless, spoke in favor and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to close the Public Hearing and approve the Amendment. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Post stated for the record that State law allows the City four General Plan Amendments per year and that the amendment for Cingular Wireless would be combined with any General Plan Amendment approved for the Red Lion conversion. For that reason, both projects are tied to the same amendment process timeline and could be delayed. STREET VACATION ADM (902-26-1) 3. Public Hearing — Street vacation for the closing of the 15 foot wide northerly portion of 15th Street between National City Boulevard and Kimball Park. (Applicant: City of National City) (Case File No: SC- 2003-2) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recommended approval of the street vacation. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 4 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2004-4 and 2004-8), Item Nos. 9 through 11 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 12 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), Item Nos. 13 and 14 (Claims), and Item No. 15 (Street Tree and Parkway Committee Minutes). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 14 1/20/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM (102-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 2004-4. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE LOCAL TAX FUNDS." (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (604-7-1) 5. Resolution No. 2004-5. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE PRE-TAX PAYROLL REDUCTION PLAN FOR SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES. (CONTRIBUTION CODE 14)." (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-2) 6. Resolution No. 2004-6. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MAXIMUS TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH AN IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 7. Resolution No. 2004-7. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD THE CAROLINA CONDOMINIUM FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP. (S-2001-1, CUP-2000-7)." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) 8. Resolution No. 2004-8. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE NEW ARJIS JPA REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION OF Book 86/Page 15 1/20/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (302-4-1) THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM ("ARJIS") INTO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ("SANDAG")." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 9. Warrant Register No. 26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,194,848.45. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 10. Warrant Register No. 27. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,252,162.28. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 11. Warrant Register No. 28. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $244,370.10. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2003 (204-1-18) 12. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 2003. (Finance). ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. CLAIMS 2004 (501-1-148) 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Leo Olivas. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS 2004 (501-1-148) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1309. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 86/Page 16 1/20/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMM ADM (101-2-1) 15. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Tree and Parkway Committee Minutes. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Accepted and filed. NEW BUSINESS N.C. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 16. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Center by the National City Community Concert Band and waiver of fees. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of request to use the Community Center and Council decision regarding waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the request, and the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST ADM (102-1-1) 17. SUBJECT: Request for direction regarding the removal for the Community Food Bank of National City storage containers that are currently in the Public Works' yard. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The consensus was to have Vice Mayor Parra and Councilman Natividad work on the problem. No vote was taken. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Christiansen Amusements — Plaza Bonita Carnival. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Bill Jacob, Christiansen Amusements was present to answer questions. Book 86/Page 17 1/20/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. It was requested that fifty tickets be provided to the Mayor and Council for distribution to children in the community. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — San Diego Auto Connection — Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Weldon Donaldson, representing the Mile of Cars Association, spoke in opposition to the TUP. Ed Strucksma, representing San Diego Auto Connection, spoke in favor of the TUP. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to deny the request due to the parking problems that will be created. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Autobuyers Plus -Used Vehicle Tent Sale. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: An unnamed speaker inquired about the procedure for an on -site tent sale. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to deny the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of the Ha'Penny Inn, at 1535 E. Plaza Boulevard, to a seniors apartment complex. (Applicant: Book 86/Page 18 1/20/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) San Diego Community Housing Corporation) (Case File No. CUP- 2003-24) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Mr. Robert Ito responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Post advised that any General Plan Amendment required for the project would be included with the City's first General Plan Amendment of the year. STAFF — No Report. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADM (109-5-1) 22. SUBJECT: Boys & Girls Clubs of National City — 1430 "D" Avenue — Request to waive a $300 City permit fee to relocate bus shelter. (Council initiated) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the waiver and go through the permit process. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C91-21) 23. SUBJECT: Taxicab operating permit issues: --Issuance of 20 taxicab medallions to West Coast Cab. --MOU with MTDB for issuance of "Hybrid Medallions." (Council initiated) TESTIMONY: Mr. Anderson appeared on behalf of West Coast Cab Company. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to issue twenty taxi cab medallions and request that MTDB issue twenty licenses that would permit West Coast Cab to pick up in National City, and that Mayor Inzunza and Councilman Morrison investigate the issuance of `hybrid medallions'. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 19 1/20/04 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Councilman Natividad recognized Bertha Juarez for her efforts on behalf of the community. Vice Mayor Parra thanked Council and staff for their clean up efforts. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) (One potential case) Public Employment — Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Natividad. Abstain: None. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 8:25 p.m. Councilmembers reconvened at 8:40 p.m. All members were present ACTION: City Attorney Eiser reported that the City Council took action in Closed Session to appoint Chris Zapata as City Manager. Mr. Eiser introduced and read Resolution No. 2004-9 formalizing the appointment of Chris Zapata, Jr. as City Manager, and approving an employment agreement. PERSONNEL / NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROG (602-2-2) Resolution No. 2004-9. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPOINTING CHRIS ZAPATA CITY MANAGER." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 20 1/20/04 Mayor Inzunza read a news release announcing the appointment of Chris Zapata as City Manager. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:45 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2004. AYOR 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.