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Home My WebLink About1988 03-22 CC MINBook 69/Page 155 3/22/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 22, 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 the Rev. Kirby Pickus, First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Pickus invited Council members to attend a community —wide Good Friday Service sponsored by the National City Ministerial Assoc., to be held at the First Christian Church, 1800 E. 17th St., April 1, 1988, 12:15 p.m. Easter Sunrise Services will be co —sponsored by the Ministerial Assoc. and Glen Abbey, and held at Glen Abbey Memorial Park APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk requested reconsideration of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1988, approval of the revised minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1988, and said the minutes of the regular meetings of March 8 and March 15, 1988 have not been distributed. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, we defer the March 1 minutes, refer them back to the Clerk so that they can be placed in the format that's identified in Council Policy 106, specifically with reference to testimony. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper. Councilman Cooper said his reason for abstaining is he was absent for that meeting. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1988 be brought back for reconsideration. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters introduced new Miss National City, Kim Tagle, who was present in the audience. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamations be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of April 3-10, 1988 to be "ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK" was read by the Mayor. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor asked the City Manager to give the Proclamation to the appropriate person. The Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1988 to be "EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH" was read by the Mayor. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1988 to be "AMNESTY MONTH" was read by the Mayor. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters said he would hand deliver this Proclamation to the Mayor of Coronado during the Mayors' breakfast on Monday. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,561 through 15,568) Mayor Waters requested that No. 8 (15,568) be considered separately. Councilman Pruitt said he would abstain on No. 7 (15,567) because this property abuts his home. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except No. 15,568) be adopted. Resolutions (except No. 15,567 and 15,568) adopted by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 15,567 adopted by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Book 69/Page 156 3/22/88 I PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 1. Resolution No. 15,561, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A 'STOP SIGN' ON GROVE STREET AT ITS SOUTHBOUND APPROACH TO 14TH STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-4)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 2. Resolution No. 15,562, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ANGLE PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 12TH STREET, HOOVER TO ROOSEVELT." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS 3. Resolution No. 15,563, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREETS ADJACENT TO LINCOLN ACRES." Adopted. See above. UTILITIES 4. Resolution No. 15,564, "A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS 16, 17, AND 18." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 5. Resolution No. 15,565, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 232, ALLEY 103." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER MAINTENANCE 6. Resolution No. 15,566, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING P.D.S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH P.D.S. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 11)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — STREET/EUCLID 7. Resolution No. 15,567, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE EUCLID AVENUE." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — PERSONNEL BENEFITS 8. Resolution No. 15,568, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT B. CLARK FOR ROBERT B. CLARK TO PROVIDE GROUP INSURANCE CONSULTING SERVICES." Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,568 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — PERSONNEL 9. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Title 3 (Personnel) of the National City Municipal Code." ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, this Ordinance for adoption be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 10. MUNI CODE — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 7.10.020 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (re mandatory trash collection) NOTE: There was no motion to adopt this Ordinance. Book 69/Page 157 3/22/88 OLD BUSINESS ELECTION/JUNE 7, 1988 11. SUBJECT: Draft of Ballot Argument in favor of Proposition "P" overriding the Gann Limit at the June 7 election. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council review and approve the Draft Ballot Argument language. A CTIO N: M oved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT 12. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 37, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $46,475.42 (Warrants Nos. 100180 through 100267). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 13. SUBJECT: The Claim for Damages of McMillin Development, Inc. and 14. The Claim for Damages of Sylvester D. Allen. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recom mended that these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney Eiser spoke of the Sylvester Allen Claim, saying there are two dates given on the claim: December 20, 1987 and August 8, 1987; the August 8 date has been rejected because it was beyond the 100—day limit; Council is only acting with respect to the December 20 date. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY87-88 15. SUBJECT: A request from the National City Girls' Softball League for a donation to aid in securing the necessary equipment for the summer of 1988. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we donate $250. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 16. SUBJECT: The Planning Director's report on warehousing and storage of collected recyclable beverage containers. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council initiate proceedings for a Code Amendment to limit the location of recycling packaging facilities to the Medium Manufacturing and Tidelands Manufacturing zones, and to address concerns for outdoor storage at these facilities; the following alternatives could be considered: delete "recycling collection facilities" from Use Group 19; delete "recycling centers for aluminum cans and newspapers" from Use Group 23; allow "recycling packaging facilities" (collection, sorting and packaging of glass, aluminum and non —alum inum beverage containers, newspapers and cardboard) in the Medium Manufacturing Zone as a matter of right and in the Tideland Manufacturing Zone with a Conditional Use Permit (Use Group 23); require all outdoor storage of recyclable materials at "recycling packaging facilities" to be in containers; no materials to be stored on the ground. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, we take steps to initiate all four. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 231 17. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on feasibility of petition, District 231, Alley 116 (Irving Court, between "I" and "J" Avenues south of 28th St.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept the Certificate and direct the project to be abandoned at this stage. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the project be abandoned at this stage. Carried by unanimous vote. I Book 69/Page 158 3/22/88 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 18. SUBJECT: The Building & Safety Director's report on information and recommendation related to the Temporary Use Permit issued to People's Bank for a modular building office located at 1302 Plaza Blvd. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the temporary banking facility be permitted to continue subject to the following conditions: 1. A new Temporary Use Permit be completed immediately by the First International Bank, and they be required to pay the Temporary Use Permit fees for the years 1984 through 1988; 2. A new Temporary Use Permit be approved for a one—year period, with review and filing of a new Temporary Use Permit each year thereafter; filing of the Temporary Use Permit shall be the responsibility of the bank prior to the expiration of the previous year; 3. the present facility be maintained in a condition acceptable to all departments involved and be required to correct im mediately any deficiencies that may now exist; 4. plans for a permanent banking building shall be submitted to the City within three years as indicated in the letter dated February 22, 1988 by First International Bank; 5. should the First International Bank be absorbed by another bank, permission to continue operation in the temporary building shall be first obtained from the City. TESTIMONY: Pat Hutchins, President, First International Bank was present and spoke. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this be approved subject to staff's conditions with the following modifications: No. 2 be modified to read "A new Temporary Use Permit be approved for a one— year period." No. 4 be modified to read "Plans for a permanent building shall be submitted to the City within one year, or a new location in an existing facility. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: VanDeventer. MAYTIME BAND REVIEW 19. SUBJECT: Requests of the Maytime Band Review Committee (See Exhibit "A" attached). RECOMMENDATION: The Public Works Director indicates that his carpenter can build the announcer's towers as soon as he receives materials, and recommended approval of this request. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE PROTECTION 20. SUBJECT: The Police Department's report on past services provided to the Mile of Cars. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed. TESTIMONY: Captain Tom Deese, N.C.P.D. was present and answered Council's questions. (See Document No. 302-2-1) ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 21. SUBJECT: A request from the California Border A.B.F. #44 for a Temporary Use Permit for use of the Kimball Park Ampitheater on April 19, 1988, from 8:00 a.m. ton 5:00 p.m., to hold the district boxing competition for mostly National City boxers; they also request a waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: A Hold Harmless Agreement shall be required; Public Liability Insurance shall be required in amounts to be approved by the Risk Manager (Risk Manager recommended that $5 million in General Liability Insurance be required; however, Council has approved limits of $1 million). ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 22. SUBJECT: A request from the Radio Latina (XLTN—FM) and Fiesta Mexican (X96—FM) for a Temporary Use Permit for use of Kimball Park to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" on May 6, 1988 through May 8, 1988, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; they are also requesting a waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: Applicant must provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and policy of Book 69/Page 159 3/22/88 Public Liability Insurance, naming the City as co—insured; applicant shall obtain a separate Fire Dept. permit and provide a site plan of events; a Business License shall be obtained for food sales; if a non—profit organization is conducting the food sales, there will be no charge for this license; $1 million in liability insurance should be required with the City nam ed as co— insured. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 23. SUBJECT: A request from the Sweetwater Kiwanis Club for a Temporary Use Permit to hold a carnival to raise funds for charity purposes in and around the City on March 24-25, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., at the northwest portion of the Plaza Bonita Center lot; waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the following: Police Dept. is required to approve the private security company; applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and Public Liability Insurance, naming the City as co—insured; applicant shall obtain a separate permit from the Fire Dept., and include a site plan inspection prior to opening. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24. SUBJECT: The City Clerk's request for reconsideration of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1988, and approval of the revised minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1988. See above. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Mayor Waters requested that when Council takes a recess, the recording system be turned off. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Pruitt spoke of the police auction held on March 12, and inquired if any projections were made on what the City expected to make and what they actually m ade. Asst. City Manager Bolint said he would find out and let Mr. Pruitt know. Mr. Pruitt said he would like to see these auctions continued. Administrative Asst. Garza said the next auction would be held on April 9. Mayor Waters asked Mr. Garza to make sure the public understands that no City employees or elected officials are allowed to bid on the items. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. EXECUTIVE SESSION/LITIGATION/PERSONNEL Closed Session for pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(A) (lone Campbell vs the City Council of the City of National City) and Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the closed sessions. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into closed session at 7:56 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:59 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Book 69/Page 160 3/22/88 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., April 5, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of April 5, 1988. Corrections No corrections 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. Phone: (619) 475-6124 vo) Wvooi , Mr. Tom McCabe, City Manager City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 92050 Dear Tom: Exhibit "A" Book 69/Page 161 EIVJOQOXl29B 0171 1ATIONAL CITY, CA 92050 MANAGER Al ZONAL CITY March 4, 1988 This letter is to request the following items and services to be provided by the City of National City for the 41st Annual Maytime Band Review to be held April 30, 1988. 1. Approval of new parade route to start at 28th and Highland, proceed north on Highland to 14th Street, west on 14th Street to Kimball Way where it will disband into Kimball Park Bowl. 2. Provide a minimum of 1,100 bleacher seats at 22nd and Highland. Bleachers to be in intersections on both sides of Highland and on vacant lots on both sides of Highland in the 2100 block'; south end of the block. Remaining available sections of large bleachers to be set up in the Bowl, adjacent to stage. 3. Rope off area in front of Roark's Carpet and Linoleum, 2100 Highland Avenue up to the bleachers for the Reviewing Stand and provide 200 chairs to be placed in the roped off area. 4. Rope off sidewalk area in front of brick wall at 2127 Highland to keep clear for judges and runners. Provide four tables and 20 chairs in elevated yard for judges at 2127 Highland. 5. Provide two ticket booths for bleachers at 22nd and Highland. 6. Paint "green" lines on street marking competition area. Contact Edith Hughes - 475-6124 before painting for diagram of judging area. 6. Install stage in the Bowl. 7. Remove backstop in Bowl. 8. Deliver carpet to Bowl and place in front of stage for Cheer- leaders competition. 9. Install flags - Bowl area. 10. Install P.A. system in the Bowl and provide someone to operate P.A. system during the Awards Ceremony. continued Book 69/Page 162 City of National City - Page 2 11. Provide "Olympic style" stand in front of stage in the Bowl. 12. Provide 30 chairs and podium on stage. 13. Provide five (5) tables in front of stage for trophies and one (1) table for Cheerleader judges. 14. Provide electrical outlets for five (5) booths in the Bowl by 8:30 a.m. We'll need enough outlets in booths to plug coffee pots and two roasters in each booth. 15. Provide water outlets for booths by 8:30 a.m. 16. Provide asphalt ramp on "D" Avenue. 17. Provide 15 tables for concession booths in Bowl and in van for counting money. 18. Provide steps for moving van used for supplies and counting money. 19. Provide 30 chairs for performing band adjacent to stage, east side and electrical outlet. 20. Provide additional trash cans - all areas. 21. Provide two chairs and one table for Check -In at 28th and Highland, southeast corner, and two chairs and one table for Information Booth in formation area (location to come later) 22. Allow Publid Works carpenter to construct five (5) announcer's towers. Towers would be 4 feet by 4 feet and would elevate one or two announcers to 4} to 5 feet from the ground. The Maytime Band Review Committee will pay for materials at approximate cost of $600, City carpenter to do the construction. 23. Announcers towers to be delivered to parade route at locations to be specified at later date. Towers to be picked up after parade and stored by City. 24. Waive rental fee for use of the Community Building Annex and KiteheI OM April 30th for feeding of dignitaries. 25. Install and remove barricades on street. 26. Post "No Parking" signs on parade route. 27. Provide as many barricades as available at bleacher area to be used to rope off bleachers. 28. Return items mentioned above to former locations. 29. Clean up parade route and bowl area upon completion of activities. • Thank you for your cooperation. Edith Hughes, Manager Book 69/Page 163 City of National City page 3 P.S.: In selecting the new parade route, a special committee met with representatives of the Police Department to go over all aspects of the route. A letter will be sent in in advance to all businesses along the parade route informing them of what will be taking place, as well as the residents in the formation area. City Departments heads have been in on committee discussions of all of the requested items. We appreciate the fine cooperation of all your departments. The property owners where the bleachers and judges stand will be located have all been contacted and have given their permission. They will be named as additional insureds on our liability insurance policy. Book 69/Page 164 ' National City's Maytime Band Review 12TH STREET 1 .1 ,jimmuL :CERENY Kimball .Park s 16TH STREET i i 26TH STREET Bs LwIoj�j 30TH STREET SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1988 10:30 A.K. 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