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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 04-05 CC MINBook 69/Page 165 4/5/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 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, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Deputy City Clerk Monday, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meetings of March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a Key to the City to Ruben Reta for heroism in preventing an armed robbery in his home; the suspect was allegedly responsible for a series of crimes in Coronado earlier that same evening. Mayor Waters reported the sale of all Pacific Palms condominiums on 24th St.; he received a letter from Thomas E. Covington, President, Pacific Coast Savings & Loan Assoc. commending the cooperation of Building & Safety Director Reid, Senior Building Inspector Russell, Senior Construction Inspector Mayle, Associate Planner Brile, City Engineer Stafford, Staff Assistant Coley, et al. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of these Proclamations. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of April 18-22 to be PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters and presented to Mr. Miller, Masonic Southwest Lodge No. 283. The Proclamation declaring the week of May 1-7, 1988 to be "HIRE A VETERAN WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor asked the City Manager to mail the Proclamation to American Legion Post 255. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICE PROTECTION 17. SUBJECT: Letter from the National City Police Officers' Association regarding issues of concern. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: The following people spoke regarding the termination of the Police Chief: Mark Musgrove, President, N.C.P.O.A.; Skip Murphy, President, San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter, Peace Officers' Research Association of California (PORAC); Mr. Stokes, 1112 Manchester, retired Supervisor of Attendance, Sweetwater High School District; Alan Goycochea, Principal, Sweetwater High School, speaking as an individual; David Allen, Proprietor, Niederfrank's; Gary Fanelli, Vice President/General Manager/ Frank Lincoln/Mercury/Toyota/Hyundai; Walter Popelar, member, Blue Ribbon Committee, 908 E. 15th St. ACTION: None. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 22. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on project, District No. 237, Alley Nos. 10, 11, 18, 24 and 27. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 166 4/5/88 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,569 through 15,578) Vice Mayor Dalla requested that No. 6 (15,574) be considered separately. Mayor Waters requested that Nos. 3 and 4 (15,571 and 15,572) be considered separately. City Attorney Eiser said Item 8 should be Resolution No. 15,577, Item 9 should be Resolution No. 15,578, and Item 10 should be Resolution No. 15,576. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions (except 15,571, 15,572 and 15,574) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT — FIRE PROTECTION 1. Resolution No. 15,569, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WORK STUDY AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL." Adopted. See above. CIVIL SERVICE RULES 2. Resolution No. 15,570, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS IN CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES III, IV, VI, IX, X AND XI." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 — PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGN — SCHOOL 5. Resolution No. 15,573, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 — SEWER 7. Resolution No. 15,575, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF SEWER PIPES (SWEETWATER ROAD/STOCKMAN)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 10. Resolution No. 15,576, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 237, FIVE ALLEYS (10, 11, 18, 24, 27 " ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 8. Resolution No. 15,577, "A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO PROCEED WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, DESIGNATING THE DISTRICT AND SETTING BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT (DISTRICT NO. 237)." ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 9. Resolution No. 15,578, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (DISTRICT NO. 237)." CONTRACT — PARKING AUTHORITY/PLAZA BONITA 3. Resolution No. 15,571, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT (SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT EXECUTED AND ENTERED INTO AS OF AUGUST 1, 1986) RELATING TO REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN RENTAL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE PROJECT LEASE FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PLAZA BONITA PARKING FACILITIES PROJECT." Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,571 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT — PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNALS 4. Resolution No. 15,572, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1018." (Traffic signal installation at five locations) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 15,572 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT — PARKING/TRAFFIC 6. Resolution No. 15,574, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CLINIC REGARDING THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES." City Attorney Eiser said the applicant requested three corrections; they will have no material effect: The correct name of the facility is "The San Ysidro Health Center"; Lines 2 and 3 of Article 5 on page 2 should read "...provide additional services to the citizens of the City of National City at low cost."; Dr. Gabriel Arce should be changed to Mr. Gabriel Arce. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Book 69/Page 167 4/5/88 Resolution No. 15,574 be adopted, and the cost be changed from $50/month to $100/month. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — PERSONNEL 11. Ordinance No. 1943, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." for the purpose of consistency with changes in the rules approved by the Council) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Ordinance No. 1943 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 12. Ordinance No. 1944, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 7.10.020 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (to aid the City in filing criminal complaints against individuals not in compliance with mandatory trash pick—up) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Ordinance No. 1944 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE MGMT 13. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 38, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $297,863.09 (Warrants Nos. 100268 through 100363 [except 100341]) and Certification of Payroll for the period ending March 7, 1988, in the amount of $342,680.20 and 14. Warrant Register No. 39, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $66,984.59 (Warrants Nos. 100364 through 100444 [except 100372]). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 15. SUBJECT: Amended Claim for Damages of Conrad J. Eagle Feather. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that 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. PERMITS AND LICENSES 16. SUBJECT: Application for Person Transfer, Type 41, On —Sale Beer and Wine License, of Darryl F. and Kathryn H. Starr, 2837 Highland Ave., dba South Bay Cafe. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICE PROTECTION 17. SUBJECT: A letter from the National City Police Officers, Association regarding issues of concern. See above. OTHER BUSINESS CONVERSION/HISTORICAL STRUCTURE 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-88, approving and recommending City Council approval of location and plans for the conversion of a residential structure of historical character to commercial use at 1941 Highland Ave.; Applicant: Raul Silva Design Group; Case File No. CP-1-88. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended that Council approve the conversion to commercial use subject to 29 conditions; staff recommended that Council approve the proposed conversion. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 168 4/5/88 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 4-88, approving a request for phased development of a bed and breakfast inn at 1433 E. 24th St.; Proponent: Jim Ladd; Case File No. CUP-1986-12. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approved subject to eleven conditions; staff recommended that Council file this Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY: Jim Ladd, 1433 E. 24th St., was present and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 20. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic March 9, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: The Safety Committee from their meeting of Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommended that the report be filed; staff recommended that the filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 21. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on sign Sweetwater Rd. RECOMMENDATION: Staff ACTION: Ordered recommended that the report filed by unanimous vote. report be received and change at 1-805 and be received and filed. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 237 22. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on project, District No. 237, Alleys Nos. 10, 11, 18, 24 and 27. See above. PARK/Q ST PARK 23. SUBJECT: The Parks & Recreation Director's report on "Q" St. park. (proposed closing of the "Q" St. park) RECOMMENDATION: The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommended approval; staff recommended that Council proceed with procedures as set forth in City Government Code 38443 and Instruct the City Attorney to initiate appropriate action to get this item on the November ballot. TESTIMONY: Walter Popelar, Chairman, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, was present and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation and any money derived from the park go to the Park Dept. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREES 24. SUBJECT: The recommendations of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee from their meeting of March 17, 1988 (Six street tree removals for reasons of root damage to sidewalk, sewer, etc.: 1432 E. 20th St., 2122 Roosevelt Ave., 1045 E. 1st St., 635 Rachael Ave., 1304 Roosevelt Ave., 126 Civic Center Dr. Street Tree and Parkway Committee recommended that these be held over one month pending further information.) RECOMMENDATION: The Street Tree and Parkway Committee recommended approval; Park Division staff recommended ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's action. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 25. SUBJECT: The Public Works Director's report on the request of Authority for assistance from Public Works (The Sweetwater centennial celebration will include a function at the water treatment plant; Public Works effort would involve about two days for a grader, water wagon and wheel loader; the date of the event is April 23, 1988 and the work would be accomplished prior to that date. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the use of Public Works equipment and personnel in the spirit of cooperation and for training. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we go ahead and do it in the spirit of cooperation, give our people some training, and put on a good show. Carried by unanimous vote. Sweetwater Authority Book 69/Page 169 4/5/88 COMMUNITY PROMOTION 26. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on consideration of advertising in the San Diegan Tourist Guidebook (Cost would range from about $1,000 to over $5,000, depending on its size; Alternatives for Council review are: 1. Refer the request to the City Manager for the normal budget review process, based upon future budget uncertainty and competing needs; if funding can be identified for this purpose, the ad would be placed in the 1989 edition; 2. Purchase an advertisement for the June, 1988 edition using current year funds for alternative sources, such as unexpended Non —Departmental funds; 3. Authorize purchase of an ad for the June, 1988 edition, but specify that payment would come from next year's budget, with exact funding source to be determined later.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council pursue alternative #1. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we refer this to the City Manager for FY88-89 Budget. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR POLICE FACILITY 27. SUBJECT: Discussion of construction. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters said his intent was to have a discussion of the police facility, but since it was not stated clearly on the agenda, he would recommend that this be put on next week's agenda. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL 28. SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Community Development Block Grant Funding. Councilman Pruitt made some additional suggestions for use of the Block Grant Funds and requested Council's consideration of same. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be put on the agenda in two weeks for clarification of allocation of Block Grant money. City Attorney Eiser said another public hearing would be required to make any changes. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this be set for public hearing in 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS POLICE FACILITY Warren Nielsen, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, was present and spoke of the possibility of adding on to the Civic Center instead of purchasing land and building a new police facility. Mr. Nielsen was advised that this would be discussed next week. Mayor Waters called a recess at 5:33 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Vice Mayor Dalla advised Council that a Real Estate Committee meeting was being scheduled for April 19. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Vice Mayor Dalla said Items 27 and 28 were put on the agenda by members of the Council, and neither of them contained any backup; Council should police themselves a little better and submit backup material for the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION Closed Session to discuss pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(A) (Chicano Federation of San Diego County, et al vs The City of National City, et al.) Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 170 4/5/88 Council went into closed session at 5:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:16 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., April 12, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meytyng closed at 6:17 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of April 19, 1988. Corrections No Corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA 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.