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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 01-05 CC MINBook 69/Page 63 1 /5/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 5, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, Mc Cabe, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by Dr. Charles Molnar, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meetings of December 15 and December 22, 1987 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Commendation for Mr. Edwin Setterberg for heroism. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, Mr. Setterberg's name be placed on the permanent plaque in the Civic Center lobby. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters presented Mr. Setterberg with a Certificate of Appreciation. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,485 through 15,499) Councilman Cooper requested that No. 6 be considered separately; Vice Mayor Dalla requested that Nos. 9 and 15 be considered separately. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except Nos. 6, 9 and 15) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 234 1. Resolution No. 15,485, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE PLAT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 234 (8TH STREET AND HARBISON AVENUE)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 234 2. Resolution No. 15,486, "A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (8TH STREET AND HARBISON AVENUE), ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 234." Adopted. See above. RECORDS RETENTION/POLICE 3. Resolution No. 15,487, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A PROCEDURE FOR DESTRUCTION AND RETENTION OF POLICE RECORDS." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — HIGHWAY/FREEWAY — LANDSCAPE 4. Resolution No. 15,488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION — PLAZA BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 805, ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 1005." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 5. Resolution No. 15,489, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING ONE ON —STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE MEDICAL CLINIC AT 1639 HIGHLAND AVENUE." Adopted. See above. Book 69/Page 64 1/5/88 BUDGET FY87-88 7. Resolution No. 15,491, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CITY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES." Adopted. See above. DEEDS 8. Resolution No. 15,492, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED FOR REAL PROPERTY FROM LUCKY 8, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — STREET/EUCLID 10. Resolution No. 15,494, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR CONTINENTAL LAND TITLE ESCROW NO. 609091." (For construction of Euclid Ave., 16th to 20th Streets) Adopted. See above. DEED — STREET/EUCLID 11. Resolution No. 15,495, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED AND A SLOPE EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM T. & A. MOREHOUSE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2315 E. 20th STREET." (For construction of Euclid Ave., 16th to 20th Streets) Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATION — EUCLID 12. Resolution No. 15,496, "A RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATION OF CITY —OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 — PERSONNEL BENEFITS 13. Resolution NO. 15,497, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF ACCRUED BENEFITS TO THE FORMER SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY ATTORNEY." Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT 14. Resolution No. 15,498, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY URGING ENACTMENT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 612." Adopted. See above. CIVIL SERVICE RULES/AMENDMENTS 6. Resolution No. 15,490, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES IV, V, VI, VI1, VIII AND IX." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,490 be held over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND 9. Resolution No. 15,493, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE 1600 BLOCK OF PLAZA BOULEVARD, SOUTHSIDE, EAST OF PALM AVENUE, FROM LUCKY 8, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,493 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE 15. Resolution No. 15,499, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION OF A MEDICAL CLINIC INTO 1,513 SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING, UNUSED FLOOR AREA AT 1136 D AVENUE, WITH REDUCTION IN REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF—STREET PARKING SPACES FROM 28 TO 16, APPLICANT: SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CENTER, CASE FILE NO. Z-5-87." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,499 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: Dalla. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 65 1/5/88 MUNI CODE — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 16. Ordinance No. 1934, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITIES." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1934 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — FLOOD CONTROL 17. Ordinance No. 1935, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1935 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMMT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 18. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 24, dated December 15, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $329,125.18 (Warrants Nos. 99147 through 99254), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending November 30, 1987, in the amount of$342,508.65, 19. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 25, dated December 22, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $108,466.97 (Warrants Nos. 99255 through 99295) and 20. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 26, dated Decembe4r 29, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $409,886.97 (Warrants Nos. 99297 through 99373 [except 99296]), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending December 14, 1987, in the amount of $340,822.78. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Van Deventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 99366, because he did own that business and he does own the premises. Warrants (except No. 99366) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 99366 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Payroll ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 21. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages of Pacific Bell. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY87-88 22. SUBJECT: A letter from former Miss National City Dawn Mulhern, requesting a $200 sponsorship fee for the Miss Greater San Diego County Pageant. RECOMMENDATION: None. P OLIC Y: "...No contributions will be approved for individuals not associated with a group..." ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we turn this down. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS BD COMM/TRAFFIC SAFETY 23. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee commending Mr. Roy Fierro, departing member of the Committee, for the years he served on the Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Both staff and Committee recommended the item be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, this be held over for one week. Carried by unaminous vote. Book 69/Page 66 1/5/88 BD COMM/TRAFFIC SAFETY 24. SUBJECT: Report (Minutes) of the Traffic Safety Com mittee meeting of December 9, 1987. RECOMMENDATION: Both staff and committee recommended the item be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be accepted and filed. Items 7 and 8 were pulled. With the exception of 7 (crosswalk on Hoover between 22nd and 24th Streets) and 8 (renaming a portion of Sweetwater Road between Euclid and Plaza Bonita Road), the report was accepted and filed by unanimous vote. City Engineer Stafford advised that the matter of renaming Sweetwater Road would be an agenda item in a week or two. FINANCE MGMT 25. SUB J E CT: The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports as of November 30, 1987. RECXOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Accepted and filed by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters cautioned some of the amounts deposited in various banks were in excess of $100,000; in the event of bank failure, any amounts over $100,000 would be lost. BUDGET FY 87-88 - CIP PROJECTS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST 26. SUBJECT: The City Manager's/C.I.P. Committee's mid -year status report on fiscal year 1987-88 C.I.P. Projects. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the report be accepted and filed. Vice Mayor Dalia spoke of the property formerly owned by the City at 16th and Euclid, saying the City failed to install sidewalks or to stipulate as a condition of the sale to the new owner that he install sidewalks; when Euclid Avenue is pushed through, he would like to see this small portion of sidewalk installed. Councilman Pruitt said he would abstain as his residence is nearby. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 27. SUB J E CT: Petition for street improvements by special proceedings on Delta Street, North Highland to East National City boundary: curb and gutter, grading, sidewalk and street paving. RECOMMENDATION: That Council ratify the City Clerk's having referred the petition to the Engineering Dept. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, it be referred to the City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY FACILITY/GYMNASIUM/KIMBALL COMMUNITY BLDG 28. SUBJECT: The request of Junior Olympic Chairman, Terry Hanks, California Border ABF USA/ABFfor the use of the Community Building (rather than J.L. Camacho Gym, for the 1988 Junior Olympic Boxing Program. RECOM MENDATION: After reviewing Mr. Hanks' request and after reviewing the...memo from the Risk Manager, the recommendation is once again for disapproval based on the high liability risk and potential impact on the City in the event of a lawsuit. DISCUSSION: Terry Hanks, 10050 Buena Vista,Spring Valley, was present, spoke in favor of his group's use of the Community Building and answered Council's questions. Council discussed referring the matter to budget hearings, whether he would be required to have a one -million dollar or ten -million dollar insurance policy; in addition there was a motion and several amendments to same on the floor. ACTION: It was moved, seconded and passed that the motion and all amendments be rescinded. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, that we agree to allow Mr. Hanks to use the Bowl in Kimball Park for one one -day tournament on a trial basis and that he be allowed to hold this event with a one -million dollar liability insurance policy. Mr. Hanks was advised that he would have to submit the date of the tournament to Park and Recreation Director Ruiz im mediately and also that he would have to obtain a Temporary Use Permit for the event. Book 69/Page 67 1/5/88 Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. STREET TREES — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 29. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals as recommended by the Street Tree and Parkway Committee RECOMMENDATION: Staff and Committee recommend the one street tree removed by owner of Guy and Guy Ins. Co., at 905 East 8 Street, without permission, be replaced by owner with 30" boxed cupania at approximate coas of $250 and that it be donated and placed in one of City's parks; and removal of tree at 3303 Newberry Street be approved and replacement not required. Councilman VanDeventer said the owner of the property is his insurance agent and asked if he could participate. City Attorney Eiser said as Mr. VanDeventer would not gain anything, he did not have a conflict of interest. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. BUILDING — PLAN INSPECTION — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 30. SUB J E CT: Developm ent Services Group and Community Development Commission Inspection/Plan Review Policy Procedures. During the December 15, 1987 City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare a procedure for the inspection and plan review related to C.D.C. funded projects (low interest rate home improvement loans). Separate policy procedures were submitted by Development Services Group and by Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: D.S.G. recommended approval of its inspection and plan review policy procedures. Action: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of both of these recommendations. Discussion (including Dave Sheldon of CDC and Building Dir. Reid). Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, we proceed with the Development Services Group recommendation. Discussion. Vice Mayor Dalla recommended the the second (CDC) recommendation be changed to read "...in all cases where demolition and reconstruction will occur..." It was determined the motion on the floor was to approve both recommendations. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the motion be amended to vote on number 2 (CDC), leaving in "substantial" and substituting "all" for "such". Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, the previous motions be removed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred back to staff and they will work out one plan while sitting at one table, marry the two, with DSG and CDC sitting together. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY OWNED VEHICLES — SCHOOL 31. SUB J E CT: The Purchasing Agent's request for approval to sell two surplus vehicles to the National School District. RECOM MENDATION: That approval be given to the Purchasing Agent to sell the surplus vehicles. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the recommendation. The Purchasing Agent said the proceeds of the sale would be deposited in the Vehicle Fund, not the General Fund. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report OTHER STAFF Purchasing Agent Regalado said he would prepare a report on the last auction and would include bicycles. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that his new secretary is Miss Guerrero. CITY COUNCIL — No reports. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. Book 69/Page 68 1/5/88 EXECUTIVE SESSION C LOSE D SESSION for pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9(a), STEVE HERRERA v. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, and CLOSED SESSION for pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), SCHAEFER AMBULANCE SERVICE v. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the two closed sessions. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into closed sessions at 5:59 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, , Waters. Absent: Pruitt, VanDeventer. Mayor Waters called a five minute recess at 6:21 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:28 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., January 12, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:29 p.m. / The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 19, 1988. Corrections No corrections 1 , ii, //,&I. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.