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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08-17 CC MINBook 86/Page 216 8/17/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 17, 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, Eiser, Gonzales, Hodges, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees, Zapata. Others present: Veronica Cuevas and Kelly Lam, Student Council representatives. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Dominguez, National City, invited all candidates for the Municipal Election to an open forum to be held on October 3rd. Flyers will be forthcoming. Michael Huesca, National City, appeared on behalf of himself and the National City Business Coalition to thank the Council and ask the public to support the Council in moving the City forward. PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Employee of the Month Program — Debbie Lunt, Purchasing Clerk, was recognized as Employee of the Month for August 2004. PRESENTATION (102-14-2) Presentation by Drug Free Marshall Ambassadors. Ana Luisa Corrigan, representing the Drug Free Marshall Ambassadors, administered the drug free oath and presented badges to the Mayor and Council. Book 86/Page 217 8/17/04 PRESENTATION (102-14-2) Presentation by Dan McAllister, San Diego County Treasurer Tax Collector — The New Design of the County's Property Tax Bills. County Treasurer Dan McAllister displayed and explained proposed improvements to the design and layout of property tax bills. Item No. 20, under Mayor and City Council, was taken up next. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 20. Resolution No. 2004-165: SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF THE NORTH COUNTY RECYCLED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL INITIATIVE (PROPOSITION C) ADOPTED IN 1994. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Lenore Valterno, Environmental Director for the Pala Band of Indians, gave a presentation, responded to questions, and urged the Council to adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 6 (Resolution Nos. 2004-158 through 2004-161), Item Nos. 4 and 5 (Warrants), and Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 (Notices of Decision). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, Item No. 3 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2004 and August 3, 2004. ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 86/Page 218 8/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) NCMC (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 a reading of the title only. (City Clerk). ACTION: Approved. See above. NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10) 3. Resolution No. 2004-158: CONSENTING TO AND CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED 2004 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO USE EMINENT DOMAIN. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution with a change in the time of the hearing to 6:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADM 2004 (801-2-24) 4. Resolution No. 2004-159: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH RED "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE" ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 1800 BLOCK OF 9TH STREET (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-34) DUE TO FIRE ACCESS CONCERNS. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-4) 5. Resolution No. 2004-160: AUTHORIZING THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH JAYNES CORPORATION FOR $36,545 TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN HALF OF 15TH STREET IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE NEW LIBRARY IN THE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 219 8/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CITY ACQUISITION / PROPERTY ADM (1001-1-6) 6. Resolution No. 2004-161: ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES FROM MARIA CRISTERNA, THE OWNER OF 2027 "L" AVENUE IN NATIONAL CITY. TO COMPLETE A STORM DRAIN SYSTEM CONNECTING THE 1300 BLOCK OF 20TH STREET TO THE EXISTING STORM DRAIN PIPE ON "L" AVENUE. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19) 7. Warrant Register No. 4. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,276,065.87. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19) 8. Warrant Register No. 5. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,290,160.10. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Communications Facility at 1900 East Plaza Blvd. (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File CUP-2004-4) (Planning) ACTION: Filed. See above. VARIANCES 2004 (409-1-37) 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Variance for a 7-Foot Tall Masonry and Wrought Iron Wall in the Exterior Side Yard and Front Yard of the National City Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ at 125 Palm Avenue. (Applicant: Alex Saucedo) (Case File Z-2004-4) (Planning) ACTION: Filed. See above. Book 86/Page 220 8/17/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and Conditional Use Permit for Four Condominium Units on One Lot at the Northwest Corner of 181h Street and Lanoitan Avenue. (Applicant: Augie Bareno) (Case File No. S-2004-5/CUP-2004-14) (Planning) ACTION: Filed. See above. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004 (414-1-19) 12. Public Hearing — Planned Development Permit for a Second Residential Unit on a 10,500 Square Foot Property at 1937 Lanoitan Avenue. (Applicant: Felipe Ruelas) (Case File No. PD-2003-3) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Continue item to September 21, 2004 in order for the applicant to correct outstanding code issues. TESTIMONY: Alberto Reyes, National City, spoke in opposition to the Planned Development Permit. Felipe Ruelas, National City, the applicant, responded to questions and requested that staff inspect his property and that of Mr. Reyes. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to continue the hearing to September 21, 2004. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 13. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HIGHER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TOURIST, GENERAL, MEDIUM AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONES AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (APPLICANT: BAY CANYON DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC) (CASE FILE NO. A-2004-1/GP-2003- 6)." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2251. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 221 8/17/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C2004-39) 14. Resolution No. 2004-162: AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,020 TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FY 03-04, WHICH INCLUDES THREE ALLEY SECTIONS WITHIN NATIONAL CITY. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2004-40) 15. Resolution No. 2004-163: AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,023,439.77 TO FRANK & SON PAVING FOR THE NATIONAL CITY STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, FY 03-04, WHICH INCLUDES THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS STREET SECTIONS THROUGHOUT NATIONAL CITY. (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL NEW AND RECLASS (604-1-1) 16. Resolution No. 2004-164: ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND THE SALARY RANGE FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Following the vote, Leslie Deese, newly appointed Community Services Director, expressed her gratitude for the support and opportunity, and committed to giving 110% effort on behalf of the City. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 222 8/17/04 NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of Commerce — Safety Fair — (Saturday, October 2, 2004 — 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.) (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Pinery Christmas Trees, Inc. — Pumpkin Station (October 1 through October 31, 2004 — 10:00 a.m.- 9 :00 p.m.) (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. EQUIPMENT DONATION OF SURPLUS (209-1-3) 19. SUBJECT: Report to Council regarding Outcome of Surplus Property Donation to Local Non -Profit 501c3 Agencies, on 7/20/04. (Purchasing) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. STAFF Steve Kirkpatrick, Acting City Engineer / Public Works Director, reminded everyone about the `topping out ceremony' planned for the New City Library on August 21, 2004. Book 86/Page 223 8/17/04 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 20. Resolution No. 2004-165: SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF THE NORTH COUNTY RECYCLED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL INITIATIVE (PROPOSITION C) ADOPTED IN 1994. (Council initiated) ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. Councilman Natividad reported on preliminary plans to create a community parade event in place of the former Maytime Band Review Parade. Councilman Natividad also requested that the Police Chief encourage police officers to drive through the west side neighborhood when going to and from the police station so that residents will feel more secure. Vice Mayor Parra acknowledged the efforts of the Building and Safety Department for their fine work in conjunction with the recent neighborhood clean-up and offered a special `thank you' to the Navy volunteers for their invaluable contribution. Mr. Parra also commented on the favorable impression he had from the Police Chief's attendance at an immigrants' rights meeting. Councilman Morrison reiterated the favorable comments made by Vice Mayor Parra about the recent neighborhood clean-up. Mr. Morrison reminded everyone about the upcoming Taste of National City event on August 26th Councilman Ungab reported that Sweetwater High School needs financial help for sports equipment for the football team. Mr. Ungab also encouraged interested businesses, residents and alumni of Sweetwater to participate in the proposed redevelopment of Sweetwater athletic fields into a state-of-the-art facility. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor of San Diego City Councilman Charles Lewis who recently passed away. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:36 p.m. Book 86/Page 224 8/17/04 10' CITYCLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2004. OR 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.