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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 01-26 CC MINBook 69/Page 80 1/26/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 26, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, 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 Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk asked for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 19 with a correction to the vote on Item 12. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meetings of January 12 and January 19, 1988 [ with the substitution of page 77(R) for 771 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BD COMM Vice Mayor Dalla presided. The City Clerk reported that all members of the Advisory and Appeals Board were notified by Building & Safety Director Reid and were given an opportunity to reapply. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Larry Cossio, 137 Grove St., was interviewed and stated his reasons for wanting to serve. Vice Mayor Dalla said there are two vacancies on this Committee. Ballots were distributed and tallied by the City Clerk. Kathleen van Arum and Roy Fierro each received five votes and were reappointed. ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that George W. Dunn be reappointed. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, George W. Dunn be reappointed. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY —OWNED PROPERTY — FOR THE RECORD 16. SUBJECT: Discussion of proposed land swap with Chula Vista RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIM ONY: Greg Cox, Mayor, City of Chula Vista, was present and outlined the proposed swap which would exchange two parcels of Chula Vista owned land north of the South Bay Freeway for two parcels of National City owned land south of the South Bay Freeway plus the parcel on the Bay in south Chula Vista known as the Salt Flats. FOR THE RECORD: Councilman Cooper said he has no problem with this land swap. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this request be denied. TESTIM ONY: Robert Scott, 4097 Bonita Vista Dr., was present and said he owns a piece of property at Broadway and "C", within Chula Vista and the adjoining parcel to the north within National City, and inquired if it would be possible to develop the parcels as one parcel. EVERETT DICKSON, 2745 E. 14th St., was present and said we should accept "D" St. in Chula Vista as the boundary between the two cities. ACTION: Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY — TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL 20. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on sign change at 1-805 and Sweetwater Rd. (to encourage 1-805 motorists going to the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center to use Sweetwater Rd., reducing the traffic impact on Bonita Rd.) Book 69/Page 81 1/26/88 RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommended that Council investigate the possibility of participation in the costs by the City of Chula Vista. TESTIMONY: Greg Cox, Mayor, City of Chula Vista was present and spoke of the Interjurisdictional Task Force, saying one of their recommendations was to provide additional signs to encourage more people from Chula Vista to shop in National City, and alleviate the traffic on Bonita Rd. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be held over for 30 days, Mayor Cox talk to the Chula Vista City Council, we'll kick it back and forth and see what we come up with. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/BLOCK GRANT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program, 1988-1989. Executive Director, Com munity Developm ent Com mission Peterson said he estimates the amount of the Block Grant Funds will be $880,000; one additional request for $32,090 has come in from Centro de Sobriadad (Center for Sobriety). RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, Community DerOpment Commission recommended that the public be heard, guidelines be established by Council, and the Public Hearing be continued to Tuesday, February 23, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Council discussed each request on a list of requests for a share of the Block Grant Funds and took the following testimony. 1. Day Care Facility (National School District) — $500,000 TESTIMONY: Maria Garcia, 3148 Cagle St.; Rosemary Lark, Spring Valley; Dr. Joyce Croutok, National School District; Dr. Gary Smith, National School District were present and spoke in favor. 2. Boxing Facility (USIA A) — $450,000 TESTIM ONY: Robert Coons, USIAA; Nick Omaha; Tony Gonzales were present and spoke in favor. 3. Concrete Box, 19th & Hoover (City) — $420,000 TESTIMONY: None. 4. Euclid Ave., 16th — 20th Streets (City) — $370,000 TESTIMONY: Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th St., was present and spoke in favor. 5. "N" Ave., Plaza to 8th (City) — $363,000 TESTIMONY: None. 6. Streetscape Phase I, 8th & National City Blvd. (City) — $220,000 TESTIMONY: None. 7. 48" drain, 24th St., "A" to National City Blvd. (City) — $190,000 TESTIMONY: None. 8. Drainage/street culvert, Paradise Creek Channel at 18th St. (City) — $163,000 TESTIMONY: None. 9. Remodeling Boys' & Girls'Club — $125,000 TESTIM ONY: Greg Beatty, Director, Boys' & Girls' Club was present and spoke in favor. 10. Street tree planting Phase III (CDC) — $100,000 TESTIMONY: None. 11. Vector Control (City) — $80,368 TESTIMONY: None. 12. Samahan Health Clinic — $65,000 TESTIMONY: Bobby Cruz, Director, Samahan Health Clinic was present and spoke in favor. Book 69/Page 82 1/26/88 13. Ridgeway Dr. (County) — $60,000 (one of two items on the list numbered 13) TESTIMONY: None. 13. Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk infill (City) — $60,000 (one of two items on the list numbered 13) TESTIMONY: None. 14. Traffic Signal, 8th/I-5 (City) — $55,000 TESTIMONY: None. 15. Home Improvement Loans (CDC) — $55,000 TESTIMONY: None. 16. Alcohol Recovery Program (Episcopal Community Services) — $31,100. TESTIMONY: Al Rodriguez, Director, South Bay Alcohol Recovery Services, was present to speak in favor and to am end his request to $24,590. 17. Graffiti Removal Parks (City) — $23,100 TESTIMONY: None. 18. Clearance/demolition of buildings (City) — $20,000 TESTIMONY: None. 19. Landlord —Tenant Relations — Housing (CDC) — $12,900 TESTIMONY: None. 20. Welcome to National City signs, 24th/Wilson, 12th/Main (City) — $6,000 TESTIMONY: None. 21. City Graffiti removal program (City) — $15,000. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Dalla suggested that Council take the 21 items in seriatim; if there is a motion to fund all or a portion of the request, Council will vote on it; if there is no motion, the item will go back to the Committee without recom m endation. Mayor Waters said Council's suggestions would then go to the Committee for Housing and Com munity Development as guidelines and be on the February 23 age mda with their recommendations. 1. Day Care Facility (National School District) Executive Director, CDC Peterson suggested this not be funded with Block Grant Funds, but possibly from Tax Increment Bond Funds. ACTION: Moved by Waters, we set aside $150,000 for the Day Care Center. Motion died for lack of second. No action taken. 2. Boxing Facility (USIAA) ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Waters, we recommend the sub — request ($98,000) to the Committee. Motion failed by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer. 3. Concrete Box, Hoover & 19th (City) ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this be denied. Discussion. Motion and second withdrawn. No action taken. 4. Euclid Ave., 16th to 20th (City) ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor $370,000. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. 5. "N" Ave., Plaza to 8th (City) ACTION: None. Book 69/Page 83 1/26/88 6. Streetscape Phase I, 8th & National City Blvd. (City) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of design phase on the landscape plan for 8th St. & National City Blvd. in the amount of $25,000. Councilman Cooper requested 8th St. from Harbor Dr. to National City Blvd. be included. (See amendment and vote below.) Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:07 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont'd.) 6. (cont'd.) ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the motion be amended to $50,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 7. 48" drain, 24th St., "A" to National City Blvd. (City) ACTION: None. 8. Drainage/street culvert, Paradise Creek Channel at 18th St. (City) ACTION: Moved by Dalla, in favor. Motion died for lack of second. No action taken. 9. Remodeling Boys' & Girls' Club. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of 25,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 10. Street Tree planting Phase III (CDC) ACTION: None. 11. Vector Control (City) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of $80,368. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters. 12. Samahan Health Clinic ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Motion died for lack of second. No action taken. 13. Ridgeway Dr. (County) (one of two items on the list numbered 13) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor ($60,000). Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Cooper, Waters. 13. Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk infill (City) (one of two items on the list numbered 13) ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor ($60,000). Carried by unanimous vote. 14. Traffic Signal 8th/I-5 (City) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor ($55,000). Carried by unanimous vote. 15. Home Improvement Loans (CDC) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Daila, in favor ($50,000). Carried by unanimous vote. 16. Alcohol Recovery Program (Episcopal Community Services) ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor ($24,590). Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla the motion be amended to $12,250. Amendment failed by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Cooper, Pruitt, Waters. Original motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Dalla, VanDeventer. Book 69/Page 84 1/26/88 17. Graffiti Removal Parks (City) ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor ($23,100). Carried by unanimous vote. 18. Clearance/demolition of buildings (City) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor ($20,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 19. Landlord —Tenant Relations —Housing (CDC) ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor ($12,900). Carried by unanimous vote. 20. Welcome to City Signs, 24th/Wilson, 12th & Main (City) ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor ($6,000). Carried by unanimous vote. 21. Graffiti Removal Program (City) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor ($15,000). Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, these recommendations be referred to the Committee, and no more requests accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,514 through 15,522) Mayor Waters requested that No. 7 be considered separately. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except No. 7) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 2. Resolution NO. 15,514, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 237, FIVE ALLEYS (10, 11, 18, 24, 27)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 3. Resolution No. 15,515, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE PLAT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 237, FIVE ALLEYS (10, 11, 18, 24, 27)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 4. Resolution No. 15,516, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 237, FIVE ALLEYS (10, 11, 18, 24, 27)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 5. Resolution No. 15,517, "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT 232, ALLEY 103." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 6. Resolution No. 15,518, "A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO PROCEED WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, DESIGNATING THE DISTRICT AND SETTING BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT, DISTRICT 232." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 8. Resolution No. 15,520, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1 5,377, DESIGNATING THE EAST SIDE OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO 8TH STREET AS NO TRUCK PARKING TO EXCLUDE A PORTION OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE BETWEEN 2ND AND 4TH STREETS." Adopted. See above. LAS PALMAS PARK — UTILITIES 9. Resolution No. 15,521, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING DAVID SHAPOSHNICK, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID SHAPOSHNICK, INC." (replacement of the Las Palmas gas line, Spec. No. 1013) Adopted. See above. Book 69/Page 85 1/26/88 STREET/EUCLID 10. Resolution No. 15,522, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (APN 561-262-04) PER FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE; ESCROW NO. JB-9859 (LUIS N. AND SOCCORRO AZAR HERNANDEZ— for construction of Euclid Ave. from 16th to 20th Streets)." Adopted. See above. DEED — STREET/EUCLID 7. Resolution No. 15,519, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM L. N. & S. A. HERNANDEZ." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION (not part of the Consent Resolutions) EMERGENCY PLAN 11. Resolution No. 15,523, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY EMERGENCY PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF PROMULGATION." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE 12. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1910 and Chapter 15.12 of the National City Municipal Code, and adding Section 11.40 to the National City Municipal Code." (re moving buildings into the City) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — PARKING/TRAFFIC 13. Ordinance No. 1936, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING SECTION 11.32.371 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (re parking motor vehicles on land owned or in possession of the City of National City or the Community Development Commission of the City of National City). Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1936 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PROPERTY ABATEMENT Councilman VanDeventer spoke of the vacant lot on Plaza, near Jimmy's Restaurant, saying there are eight cars there with "For Sale" signs. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGIMT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 14. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 29, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $262,547.57 (Warrants Nos. 99541 through 99632). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 99584 because he owns the building but not the business. Warrants (except No. 99584) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 99584 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Book 69/Page 86 1/26/88 PERMITS AND LICENSES — FOR THE RECORD 15. SUBJECT: Application for Person Transfer, Type 41, on —sale beer and wine license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold; Applicant: Yi Yuan Liu, 2424 Hoover Ave., Bldg. 5A, Stes. F & P, dba New China Inn. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. FOR THE RECORD: Vice Mayor Dalla said this is a transfer of license. OTHER BUSINESS CITY —OWNED PROPERTY 16. SUBJECT: Discussion of proposed land swap with Chula Vista. See page 80. POLICE FACILITY 17. SUBJECT: The Asst. City Manager's status report and workshop recommendation on proposed police facility project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed, Council set a workshop date for February 16, 1988 at 2:00 p.m., prior to the afternoon Council meeting, or at another time deemed more desirable by Council. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 18. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's status report on AB 2624 (Peace), Brown Act Revisions. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to oppose any future attempts to weaken the Brown Act exemptions for closed sessions. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 19. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Item No. 87-40, "Request for Stop Sign Installation on Paradise Dr. at 12th St." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the report be received and filed. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Pruitt. Nays: Cooper, Waters. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, we go ahead and put in the Stop Sign. Motion failed by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY — TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL 20. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on sign change at 1-805 and Sweetwater Rd. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 21. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on District 232, Alley No. 103. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept the report and file same with the City Clerk. ACTION: Accepted and filed by unanimous vote. CITY —OWNED PROPERTY 22. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's request for a meeting of the Real Estate Committee (to determine if a parcel of land between Hoover Ave. and Harding Ave., north of 30th St. and a parcel known as 1603 Euclid Ave. can be disposed of through sale). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council set a meeting date. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred to the Vice Mayor (Chairman of the Real Estate Committee) and let him make a determination when he communicates with the City Engineer, and come back with a report. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 87 1/26/88 STREET LIGHTS 23. SUBJECT: The Deputy Public Works Director's status report on Street Lights. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide staff with their desired course of action. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 24. SUBJECT: The request of the National City Police Reserves to hold their Annual Awards Banquet in the Kimball Community Bldg. on March 19, 1988, and to serve alcoholic beverages. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for use of the building and the serving of alcohol. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No reporet. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No report. MAYOR — No report. CITY COUNCIL STREET Councilman Van Deventer said the Five —Year Regional Transportation Improvement Program under Proposition 8 was delivered to him and he would like this referred to staff, with staff to come back, through the City Manager, with a report on the estimated dollars available for local street improvements. PARKING/TRAFFIC Councilman Cooper reported that we have an agreement with the Navy for 100 additional parking spaces at the 8th St. trolley station; the Navy will probably be in touch with the City to discuss beautifying that area. Councilman Dalla spoke of 12th & Paradise Dr., saying (because of the freeway) there is a real noise problem, and inquired if the City Engineer could rough out a cost estimate for a sound wall. City Engineer Stafford said he would have it in a couple weeks. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., February 2, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:26 p.m. CITY CLE K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 2, 1988. Corrections No corrections t MA 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. 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