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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 04-19 CC MINBook 69fPage 176 4/19/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 19, 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, Campbell, Eiser, McCabe, 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 VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1988 be approved and the minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1988 be held over. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamation be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring Sunday, April 24, 1988 to be "SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CENTENNIAL DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor said he would present the Proclamation at the Sweetwater Authority Centennial Celebration on April 24. PRESENTATION David Merk, Department of Health Services and Steve Saks, SANDAG, were present, outlined the County's Draft Hazardous Waste Management Plan, displayed maps indicating potential hazardous waste landfill sites, and answered Council's questions. During May and June, the Draft Plan will be submitted for review at public meetings; a completed plan will be brought back in the fall for the cities' approval. MAYOR AREA DEVELOPMENT/MARINA 13. SUBJECT: Discussion of the Bayfront Shopping Village and Marina Complex. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Port Commissioner Reopelle was present, displayed a rendering of a proposed 40—acre bayfront shopping village (15 acres on Port District land and 25 acres on Santa Fe property) and answered Council's questions. The drawings showed a mazeof waterways unconnected to the channel (bay). There appeared to be consensus that Council wants the waterways open to the channel and full marina facilities. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, an item be placed on the agenda in two weeks relating to the concept that the Navy is wanting to do on the bayfront of National City, from their borders on the north to 18th St., of acquiring and taking property out of the City of National City, further reducing the size of National City and the economical income of the City through acquiring that, so we can discuss it and give our views, and it can go to Washington long before anything is set in concrete. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,590 through 15,594) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 231 1. Resolution No. 15,590, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 231, ALLEY 116 (IRVING COURT)." Adopted. See above. Book 69/Page 177 4/19/88 CONTRACT — EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 2. Resolution No. 15,591, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING DEW PAR COMPANY AND ARIES INDUSTRIES THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEW PAR COMPANY AND ARIES INDUSTRIES." (for the purchase of sewer TV inspection systems) Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT — GRANTS 3. Resolution No. 15,592, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988." Adopted. See above. TRANSPORTATION 4. Resolution No. 15,593, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS, AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT OF TDA ARTICLE 4.5 FUNDS FOR NATIONAL CITY WHEELS." Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5. Resolution No. 15,594, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A PRINT SHOP AT 550 EAST 8TH STREET, SUITE 6 (APPLICANT: T. M. ENTERPRISES, INC., CASE FILE NO. CUP 1988 3)." Adopted. See above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 6. "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City amending Section 19.69.090 of the Municipal Code." (regarding private viewing rooms for adult entertainment establishments) NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 41, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $102,199.33 (Warrants Nos. 100498 through 100593). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 100546 because he owns that piece of property. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Warrants (except No. 100546) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 100546 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. PERMITS AND LICENSES — FOR THE RECORD 8. SUBJECT: Application for Person Transfer, Type 41, on —sale beer and wine license of Philip Acquaro, 1903 Highland Ave., dba Vesuvio Restaurant. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this transfer. Carried by unanimous vote. FOR THE RECORD: Vice Mayor Dalla stated this is a transfer and not a new license. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-88, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of used merchandise in the General Commercial Zone at 1469 through 1475 E. Plaza Blvd.; Applicant: Goodwill Industries; Case File No. CUP-1988-2. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approved the application subject to four conditions; staff recommended that this item be set for public hearing. Book 69/Page 178 4/19/88 ACTION: Moved by Dalia, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recommendation to have this item set for public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE MGMT 10. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending March 31, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER MAINTENANCE 11. SUBJECT: The Building & Safety Director's Report on C.I.P. No. 1506, Civic Center exterior repairs (Phase 1 — Repair of exterior fascia panels spalls and caulking; contract awarded; work to commence April 18, 1988; Phase 11 — repair of concrete bridge, spalls and paint; sealing of exterior wall panels and replacement of caulking between panels; contract prepared, but will hold in abeyance until location of police/city building is determined). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council continue Phase 1 for safety purposes and hold in abeyance Phase II until building location is determined. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, we accept the recommendation and hold Phase II in abeyance. Carried by unanimous vote. INSURANCE 12. SUBJECT: The Risk Manager's request to increase excess liability Self — Insurance Retention (from $150,000 to $200,000). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that based on the City's claims' history and the policy's exclusion of defense costs from the retention, Council increase the City's retention to $200,000. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR 13. SUBJECT: Discussion of the Bayfront Shopping Village and Marina Complex. See above. CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER/POLICE FACILITY Mayor Waters spoke of Council's decision to add on to the Civic Center instead of building a new police facility, saying seven architects were asked to go to work on it; he was advised that an individual called three of the architects attempting to give advice; he wants to make it clear that Mr. Warren Nielsen is not employed by the City nor is he a representative of the City or the Community Development Commission; his views do not necessarily reflect the views of either of those entities, and he will send these comments to the architectural firms the City is dealing with. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS Mayor Waters said he received a letter from Senator Wilson saying he will continue to support the Community Development Block Grant Program. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET FY 87-88 Councilman VanDeventer spoke of the Police Reserves, the Explorer Scouts and the Junior Patrol, saying they have been eliminated from the budget; we funded $3600 last year and $3700 the year before. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we fund these organizations in the amount of $3600. City Manager McCabe distributed copies of his synopsis of this account from the 87-88 Police Dept. budget (Travel and Subsistence Account), saying the amount budgeted this year was $8440, which was the amount requested by former Police Chief Hart; there were no cuts proposed in this budget; Chief Hart assured him that these items could Book 69/Page 179 4/19/88 be funded from other areas in the budget; as of this date, there is over $2600 remaining in it; the Explorer Scout Academy and the Junior Patrol Christmas Party have been paid for; leaving $1400 for the Reserve Banquet which evidently was not approved; he would suggest this be taken from the Travel and Subsistence Account and it can be adjusted from other accounts; he does not know why the Reserves' request was turned down. Makers of the motion and second agreed to fund the Reserves' Banquet in the amount of $1400 from the $2600 left in the Travel and Subsistence Account. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman VanDeventer suggested that the Mayor draft a letter to the Police Reserves explaining that this was an oversight, the letter to be signed by all Council members. City Manager McCabe said Mr. VanDeventer is correct; these have always been funded items and he anticipated they would continue to be funded; there was no intent to not support these organizations. BUDGET FY88-89 Councilman VanDeventer said he hopes the new Police Chief will communicate with the City Council directly relating to items which concern police safety; some of the vests our police officers are currently wearing have an opening down the side, leaving the officers vulnerable; he thinks it would cost $400 each for new vests, and he feels they should be included in the budget. Mayor Waters said he would like to include new automatic guns in the budget. GENERAL PLAN Councilman VanDeventer spoke of the Public Hearings on General Plan Amendments scheduled for April 26, and requested that Council take any testimony, but continue the hearings to a later date, since he will be out of town on that date. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER/POLICE FACILITY Carey Sullivan, N.C.P.O.A., was present and thanked Council for taking action on issues which are important to the Police Officers' Assoc.; Mayor Waters referred to the proposed addition to the Civic Center/police facility; the public gets the impression there will be a new police facility only; it will be a combined Civic Center/Police Facility. POLICE PROTECTION Albert Randall, 16th & Palm, was present and spoke of two police officers who picked up a retarded child and took him home; they showed compassion and concern and these two officers should be commended. City Manager McCabe said the officers have not yet been recognized formally, but it will be forthcoming. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Eiser said he initially requested two closed sessions, one to discuss personnel matters, the other to discuss pending litigation (Donald Walker, et al vs. the City of National City et al), but would withdraw his request for a closed session for pending litigation. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the closed session for personnel matters. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into closed session at 5:46 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:22 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., April 26, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:23 p.m. Book 69/Page 180 4/19/88 The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of April 26, 1988 Corrections No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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