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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 03-02 CC MINBook 86/Page 42 3/02/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 2, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:06 p.rn. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Matienzo, Pauu, Post, Trees, Zapata. Others present: Ariana Finnell, Student Council representative. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag by Mayor Inzunza and invocation by Reverend Dominguez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 3, 2004, and the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2004, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Albert Gaviria, National City, complained about the conduct of Police Department personnel and the towing of his vehicle. Pastor Jorge Perez, National City, inquired about a Notice to Vacate that his church received. City Attorney Eiser was asked to review the law and notify Reverend Perez. Lorenzo Ruano, California Highway Patrol Officer, requested consideration of an off agenda item dealing with child safety seats. The event is scheduled for the upcoming weekend. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to place the item on the agenda as an urgent item to be taken up after the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 43 3/02/04 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Rita Heuss, National City, expressed appreciation for the police response to a problem in her neighborhood. PRESENTATION SANDAG DRAFT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (105-3-16) SANDAG presentation to Council regarding the Draft Regional Comprehensive Plan. PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming February 21, 2004 as: "Joseph Patrick Tuminiting Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been previously presented. PUBLIC HEARING STREET VACATIONS (902-26-1) 1. Public Hearing — Street vacation for the closing of 15th Street between "C" and "D" Avenues and of a 162 foot long portion of the alley extending south of 15t'' Street. (Applicant: City of National City) (Case File No.: SC-2003-3) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the street vacation. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. An off agenda item was taken up next. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Child Safety Seat Fair at Walmart on March 6, 2004. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the request including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 44 3/02/04 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2004-32 through 2004-39), and Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2004 (506-2-19) 2. 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 reading of the title only. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. PARKING ADM 2004 (801-2-24) 3. Resolution No. 2004-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH A 40-FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONE ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 30TH STREET FROM "A" AVENUE. (SAN DIEGO DODGE, TSC ITEM NO. 2004-6)" (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM 2004 (801-2-24) 4. Resolution No. 2004-33. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH A 30-MINUTE PARKING ZONE AT 2421 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD. (L. DIAZ, TSC ITEM NO. 2004-8)" (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-10) 5. Resolution No. 2004-34. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES." (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 45 3/02/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-11) 6. Resolution No. 2004-35. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATION NO. 34 PROJECT." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-12) 7. Resolution No. 2004-36. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DURING THE CONS 1'RUCTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT. ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004 (403-19-1) 8. Resolution No. 2004-37. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONVERSION OF THE RED LION INN, AT 801 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, TO 170 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE. APPLICANT: PACIFICA COMPANIES. (CASE FILE NOS. S-2003-5/CUP-2003- 22) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza stated that he abstained to be consistent with his prior vote in regards to the issue. Book 86/Page 46 3/02/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-13) 9. Resolution No. 2004-38. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RJA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PERFORM EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE. (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-14) 10. Resolution No. 2004-39. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHANNON EXECUTIVE SEARCH TO PERFORM EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF. (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 11. Warrant Register No. 33. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,484,149.41. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 12. Warrant Register No. 34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,457,483.39. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION GENERAL PLAN 2003 (405-8-4) 13. Resolution No. 2004-40. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW CONVERSION OF HOTELS AND MOTELS TO RESIDENTIAL USE AT HIGHER DENSITIES THAN PERMITTED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, AND TO CHANGE THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN / ZONING MAP FROM RS-1 TO IP-PD FOR Book 86/Page 47 3/02/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) GENERAL PLAN 2003 (405-8-4) TWO ACRES AT 5800 BOXER ROAD. (APPLICANTS: PACIFICA COMPANIES AND CINGULAR WIRELESS) (CASE FILE NOS. GP-2003-2, GP-2003-5) (Planning) Refer to Item No. 14 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza stated that he abstained to be consistent with his prior vote in regards to the issue. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 14. "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE 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 NOS. GP-2003-5/ZC-2003-4)" (Planning) Refer to Item No. 13 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 15. "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 18 (LAND USE) BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.77 AND CHAPTER 18.74 REGARDING CONVERSION OF HOTELS AND MOTELS TO RESIDENTIAL USE AT HIGHER DENSITIES THAN PERMITTED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. (APPLICANT: PACIFICA COMPANIES) (CASE FILE NOS. A-2003-43) (Planning) Book 86/Page 48 3/02/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza stated that he abstained to be consistent with his prior vote in regards to the issue. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 16. "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.36 PERTAINING TO ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, ADDING CHAPTER 1.41 PERTAINING TO COST RECOVERY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES, ADDING CHAPTER 1.42 PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1.44 PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 17. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the Interamerican College for a graduation ceremony and waiver of fees. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 49 3/02/04 STAFF City Manager Zapata expressed appreciation for expediting retention of consultants for the Police and Fire Chief vacancies; doing an analysis of our consultants at this time; memo distributed with respect to RFQ for financial advisors; Saturday meeting open to public. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison reminded everyone that today is Election Day and encouraged staff to be diligent in enforcing the removal of political signs around town. Mayor Inzunza announced that he planned to seek some assistance in terms of financial advise; someone independent that he can work with to explain to him the budget cycle and how the City will be impacted so he can make a good decision on behalf of the people of National City. Mayor Inzunza said he hoped such an advisor won't be a high cost but he will be seeking some education because he thinks he needs it because the numbers are starting to get real complicated. Vice Mayor Parra thanked Kathleen Trees, the City Council, and everyone involved in the recent very successful neighborhood clean-up and extended best wishes to the Acting Police and Fire Chief in the upcoming recruiting process. Councilman Natividad welcomed students from Sweetwater High School and congratulated the Police Department on the fine work they did at the 7th Street fire crime scene. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Adjourned Regular Meeting — Council Staff Retreat — to be held on Saturday, March 13, 2004, at 8:00 a.m. - Kimball Senior Center. The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Book 86/Page 50 3/02/04 The meeting closed at 6:53 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2004. MA O CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 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