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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-17 CC MINBook 86/Page 30 2/17/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 17, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:06 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, Ray, Zamary. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag by Mayor Inzunza and invocation by Reverend Ybanez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2004, and the Adjourned Meeting of February 10, 2004, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Augie Bareno and Chunky Sanchez, Chula Vista, presented the City with a video featuring the life and accomplishments of Ceasar Chavez. Alma Graham, President of the National School District Governing Board, requested that the City and School District work together to develop a comprehensive Safe Routes to Schools Program grant application. Mayor Inzunza requested that the City Manager and Police Chief work on a task force to work with the school district to look at all school sites for any possible improvement and that the School District and Redevelopment Agency set up a task force to look at all school sites to try and maximize land value and at the same time give benefit back to the school district. Darlene Davis, San Diego, requested that the City not renew their contract with MTDB for Para Transit Administration. Book 86/Page 31 2/17/04 PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Employee of the Month Program — Gloria Olivares, Senior Office Assistant in the Library, was recognized as Employee of the Month for February 2004. Mayor Inzunza introduced new City Manager Chris Zapata. PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, January 29, 2004, as "David Valladolid Day." A Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, January 29, 2004, as "Mateo Camarillo Day." A Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, February 7, 2004, as "Carl Jackson Day." A Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, February 14, 2004, as "Filipino - American Women Club of San Diego County Day." A Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, February 14, 2004, as "San Diego Black Nurses Association Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamations had been previously presented. Councilmember Natividad re -presented proclamations to David Valladolid and Mateo Camarillo who were present to accept them. PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) 1. Continued 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) Book 86/Page 32 2/17/04 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) GENERAL PLAN (405-8-4) RECOMMENDATION: Staff did not concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and recommended that the applications be approved TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, National City, spoke in opposition. Edith Hughes, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor but expressed concerns about parking, keeping the alley open, and suitability of the units for families. Jeff Washington, representing San Diego Community Housing, was neutral. George Taylor, Manager of Union Bank, expressed concerns about parking and keeping the alley open. An unnamed speaker, representing the proponent, spoke in favor and agreed to the conditions. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to approve the application including new findings and conditions; to add wording about posting visitor parking, and add the words "without exception" under 'New Conditions Item No. 30' as suggested by the City Attorney. Carried by the following the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza abstained due to the fact that he lives in the immediate area. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 2 through 12 (Resolution Nos. 2004-20 through 2004-30), Item Nos. 13 and 14 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 15 (Claims), and Item No. 16 (Notice of Decision). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2004-5) 2. Resolution No. 2004-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FROM PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE Book 86/Page 33 2/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-5) PURCHASE OF ONE TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT." (Purchasing) Refer to Item No. 3 ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-6) 3. Resolution No. 2004-21. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASHFORD CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR LEASE FINANCING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT." (Finance) Refer to Item No. 2 ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED (D2004-1) CITY ACQUISITION / PROPERTY ADM (1001-1-6) 4. Resolution No. 2004-22. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES NORTHERLY OF 3009 EAST 18TH STREET, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE PARCEL OF LAND FRONTING EAST 17TH STREET AS EAST 17TH STREET." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION (902-26-1) 5. Resolution No. 2004-23. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF 15TH STREET BETWEEN "C" AND "D" AVENUES, AND OF A 162 FOOT LONG PORTION OF THE ALLEY EXTENDING SOUTH OF 15TH STREET. (CASE FILE NO.: SC-2003-3)." (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 34 2/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) (802-5-1) 6. Resolution No. 2004-24. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING STREET CLOSURES TO ERECT A FALSEWORK AND CONSTRUCT CALTRANS PROPOSED BRIDGE STRUCTURAL WIDENING ALONG INTERSTATE 5 OVER 18TH AND 19TH STREETS IN NATIONAL CITY." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-7) 7. Resolution No. 2004-25. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FROM NITON CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN XRF LEAD PAINT ANALYZER." (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-8) 8. Resolution No. 2004-26. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO INSTALL, SHARE, AND MAINTAIN THE SOUTH BAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) 9. Resolution No. 2004-27. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING SALARY RANGES FOR NEWLY ESTABLISHED MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEE POSITIONS." (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 35 2/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) DEED (D2004-2) 10. Resolution No. 2004-28. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF THE SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 12, IN BLOCK 10 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED (D2004-3) 11. Resolution No. 2004-29. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF THE SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 23, IN BLOCK 9 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED (D2004-4) 12. Resolution No. 2004-30. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF THE SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 23, IN BLOCK 10 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 13. Warrant Register No. 31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $899,677.10. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 14. Warrant Register No. 32. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $355,691.79. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 86/Page 36 2/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS 2004 (501-1-148) 15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Elizabeth Cadena. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-19-1) 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant on the east side of Wilson Avenue approximately 94 feet north of 22nd Street. (Applicant: Oscar Fonseca) (Case File No.: CUP2-2003-14). (Planning) ACTION: Approved. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2004-9) 17. Resolution No. 2004-31. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MARCOTTE & HEARNES BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATION 34 PROJECT ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1029. (Public Works/Engineering)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS TAXICAB PERMIT ADM (203-4-1) 18. SUBJECT: Discussion of City taxicab permits. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Craig Rowe, representing Red Cab of San Diego, requested that the process be opened up to everyone. Michael Anderson, West Coast Cab, spoke in support of the permits. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to set this item for a Workshop to be held on March 2, 2004. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 37 2/17/04 Item No. 22 was taken up next. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 22. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Vecinos Unidos — Old Town Neighborhood Council and Building & Safety Department. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS AUDIT / FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2001-2002 19. SUBJECT: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending 2001-02. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. LAS PALMAS PARK GOLF COURSE (702-3-2) 20. SUBJECT: Report on the Las Palmas Golf Course. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to accept and file. TESTIMONY: Frank Parra., National City, expressed his displeasure with the current condition of the golf course. ACTION: Vice Mayor Parra stepped down from the dais prior to the item being considered. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to approve the establishment of a monitoring board with the Mayor as the city representative. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Parra. Vice Mayor Parra abstained due to the fact that his home abuts the golf course property. Book 86/Page 38 2/17/04 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) MAYOR ADM (102-14-2) 21. SUBJECT: Discussion of "Term Limits" for the Mayor's office. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to appoint a Committee (Inzunza / Natividad) to explore term limits for the Office of the Mayor, plus campaign contribution limits, and an Ethics Code for the Mayor and Council. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 22. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Vecinos Unidos — Old Town Neighborhood Council and Building & Safety Department. (Building & Safety) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 23. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — St. Anthony's Church -Festival. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 24. SUBJECT: Discussion of Council / Staff Retreat Concept. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Council consider setting a date for a Council / Staff retreat. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. STAFF — None. Book 86/Page 39 2/17/04 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Natividad announced a forum on Domestic Violence that he scheduled on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. at Fiesta Hall and inquired about the desirability of a hot water program similar to one in the City of San Diego. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:42 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2004. 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.