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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 06-14 CC MINBook 70/Page 13 6/14/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUVE 14, 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, McCabe, Senior Civil Engineer Pachon, Post. 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 May 24, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters introduced Maura Leonard, Miss Fairest of the Fair, who was present. Miss Leonard said June 24 is National City Day at the Del Mar Fair, outlined the activities for that day, and invited Council members to attend. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PERSONNEL — LITIGATION Closed Session with City's designated representatives under Government Code Section 54957.6 and Closed Session for pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(A) (David Valladolid vs the City of National City; Voting Rights Suit). Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the closed sessiont Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into closed session at 7:09 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BD COMM/COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Shirley Ferrill be appointed Chairperson and Kathleen Hjerleid be appointed Vice Chairperson. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MEMBERSHIPS San Diego Interagency Water Quality Panel (AB 158) RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Councilman Pruitt be appointed as the City's representative. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION MAYTIME BAND REV The City Clerk read Ralph Hughes, Chairman, Maytime Band Review Committee, prepared comments commending City staff for their assistance; the City received a plaque from the Maytime Band Review Committee. Mayor Waters said he and Vice Mayor Dalla received plaques at the Maytime Band Review, and presented plaques to Councilmembers Cooper, Pruitt and VanDeventer, for devoted and loyal service to the Maytime Band Review. (Mr. Hughes was present at the start of the meeting, but had to leave.) Book 70/Page 14 6/14/88 MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters thanked the people and organizations that helped make National City the only City successful in lifting the Gann Limit in the June 7 election, and thanked Vice Mayor Dalla who sent out a brochure at his own expense; a similar measure by the County failed. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / BLK GRNT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing for reconsideration of the 1988-1989 Community Development Block Grant Program funding and to consider the reprogramming of funds from prior Block Grant years into the 1988-1989 Program. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: The following people were present and spoke: Robert Coons, President, U.S.I.A.A., 5526 Encino Dr., San Diego; Bobby Cruz, Director, Samahan Clinic; Greg Beatty, Executive Director, Boys' and Girls' Club. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, we allocate $100,000 from the Street Light Fund (1985-86 Block Grant Program), $142,000 of City General Funds and $58,000 of the $70,000 1988-89 Home Improvement Loan Fund (CDC), for a total of $300,000 to remodeling of the Boys' and Girls' Club, to be matched within one year by the Boys' and Girls' Club through private donations. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, we allocate $12,000 of 1988-89 Block Grant Funds from Home Improvement Loans (CDC) to curb, gutter and sidewalk infill, and the $54,084 1987-88 Block Grant Funds entitled "50/50 sidewalks" be retitled "curb, gutter and sidewalk infill". Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the $51,102 1986-87 Block Grant Funds entitled "50/50 sidewalks" be retitled "50/50 curb, gutter and sidewalk", so that beneficiaries can do curbs and gutters as well as sidewalks. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we allocate $7,410 from 1988-89 Block Grant Funds and $5,302 from 1986-87 Block Grant Funds, totalling $12,712, to U.S.I.A.A., with the condition that the applicant obtain a CUP, staff inspect and approve the facility, and subject to an agreement satisfactory to the City Attorney, insurance coverage as may be required by the City, and subject to a progress report by U.S.I.A.A. within six months. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be closed Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:57 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. CITY OWNED LAND 33. SUBJECT: Fierro Commercial Lease Agreement (previously requiring $300,000 liability insurance and now requiring $500,000). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the insurance limits remain at $500,000 as stated in the ten—year lease, with review provision. TESTIMONY: Roy Fierro, 2221 Prospect St., was present and requested the insurance limits remain at $300,000. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we leave the insurance limit at $300,000 and review it in three years. Carried by unanimous vote ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,628 through 15,643) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 15 6/14/88 CONTRACT — TRANSPORTATION/WHEELS 2. Resolution No. 15,628, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR OPERATION OF NATIONAL CITY WHEELS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO SAID AGREEMENT." Adopted. See above. ENCROACHMENT 3. Resolution No. 15,629, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING AN ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT FROM JIM SOELLNER AND SALLY C. SOELLNER AT 3836 CHERRY BLOSSOM STREET, NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT 4. Resolution No. 15,630, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING, IN PRINCIPLE, PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO LINE PORTIONS OF THE ALL AMERICAN CANAL AND THE COACHELLA BRANCH." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 200 5. Resolution No. 15,631, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 200 (LEONARD STREET, GRANGER AVENUE TO VAN NESS AVENUE)." Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6. Resolution No. 15,632, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $700,000 (HUD SECTION 108 LOAN)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — PERSONNEL 7. Resolution No. 15,633, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT FROM RUTH M. FRITSCH TO LIMA KAYE HARTER TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE CITY." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER 8. Resolution No. 15,634, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING COMPLETION FOR SPALL REPAIRS/RECAULKING EXTERIOR HALL (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 11)." Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILING OF NOTICE OF FASCIA PANELS IN CITY . See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 9. Resolution No. 15,635, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING SPACES FOR DISABLED PERSONS AT 3 LOCATIONS IN NATIONAL CITY." (1505 'N' Ave.; 1018 ID, Ave.; 2705 1/2 'G' Ave.) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — STREET/17TH STREET, LANOITAN AVE TO RACHAEL AVE 10. Resolution No. 15,636, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BROWN & DIVEN AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE 17TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (LANOITAN AVENUE TO RACHAEL AVENUE)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — ABATEMENTS/WEED 11. Resolution No. 15,637, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING E & J WEED ABATEMENT CO. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E & J WEED ABATEMENT CO." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 12. Resolution No. 15,638, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BAKER ELECTRIC FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRE HEADQUARTERS EMERGENCY GENERATOR." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 13. Resolution No. 15,639, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE WILLIAM REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND TANKS." Adopted. See above. Book 70/Page 16 6/14/88 DEEDS AND EASEMENTS 14. Resolution No. 15,640, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1911 'I' AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES (A. P.N. 561-182-09, CHAMP CHARTERS, INC.)." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING 15. Resolution No. 15,641, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1911 'I' AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES (A.P.N. 561-182-09, CHAMP CHARTERS, INC.)." Adopted. See above. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS 16. Resolution No. 15,642, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND AT 2138 EAST 8TH STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES (A.P.N. 557-220-07, PANGILINAN)." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING 17. Resolution No. 15,643, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND AT 2138 EAST 8TH STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES (A.P.N. 557-220-07, PANGILINAN)." Adopted. See above. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT PART OF THE CONSENT RESOLUTIONS) STREETS/'F' AVENUE 18. Resolution No. 15,644, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City denying exemption of installation of street improvements. (618 'F' Avenue)" Vicky Martinez, 618 'F' Ave., was present and spoke. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, we allow the exemption of street improvements. Carried by unanimous vote. (Resolution was not adopted.) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 19. Resolution No. 15,645, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE INCREASE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." Ed Burr, President, Edco Disposal was present and spoke. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,645 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY87-88 20. Resolution No. 15,646, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $5,696.64 OF FORFEITED FUNDS SEIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 21, U.S. CODE, SECTION 881, TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY87-88 BUDGET." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,646 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY87-88 21. Resolution No. 15,647, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $2,010.25 OF FORFEITED FUNDS SEIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 21, U.S. CODE, SECTION 881, TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY87-88 BUDGET." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,647 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY87-88 22. Resolution No. 15,648, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $7,302.93 OF UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED U. S. CURRENCY TO THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY87-88 BUDGET." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,648 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 23. "An Ordinance of the City of National City adding Chapter 11.64 to the National City Municipal Code, relating to skateboards." (restricting the use of skateboards, roller skates, coasters and similar toy vehicles). Book 70/Page 17 6/14/88 NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MCMT 24. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 47, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $347,012.28 (Warrants Nos. 101012 through 101086), 25. Warrant Register No. 48, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $235,704.05 (Warrants Nos. 101087 through 101151), and Certification of Payroll for the period ending May 16, 1988, in the amount of $354,087.08, and 26. Warrant Register No. 49, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $136,937.02 (Warrants Nos. 101152 through 101199). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN CIWYIUN I CAT I ONS STREETS/PARAISO CT 27. SUBJECT: Letter from Grant Slawson regarding street repairs on Paraiso Ct. and the use of his private easement for access to and from Palm Ave. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Grant Slawson, 12710 Heritage Glen Ct., San Diego, was present and spoke. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over a couple weeks for staff to study. Carried by unanimous vote. (Councilman VanDeventer left Council Chambers at 10:14 p.m.) OTHER BUSINESS FINANCE ADMIN/REPORTS 88 28. SUBJECT: Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending April 30, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. (Councilman VanDeventer returned at 10:15 p.m.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 29. SUBJECT: Request for time extension for Conditional Use Permit 1987-3, allowing construction of an elderly care facility on the east side of Highland Ave., approximately 400' south of 24th St.; Applicant: Joseph Bendah (This CUP expires June 23, 1988 unless construction is begun; applicant has stated that he is still trying to obtain financing.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council grant a one—year time extension for this CUP. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, we grant a one— year time extension. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 30. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee from their meeting of May 11, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: The Traffic Safety Committee and staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: John Alva (member, Traffic Safety Committee) was present and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Item No. 99-17 under New Business be amended and we put the temporary Stop Sign at 18th & Prospect instead of 18th & Orange. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the remainder of the report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 31. SUBJECT: Joint Police Dept./Fire Dept. report on parking problems on Baker Place cul—de—sac. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed; current parking problems are not detrimental to access by emergency equipment. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 18 6/14/88 HEALTH 32. SUBJECT: The Building & Safety Director's report on information related to proposed fees for certain health services provided by the County for FY1988-89. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY OWNED LAND 33. SUBJECT: The Risk Manager's report on Fierro Commercial Lease Agreement. See above. COUNCIL AGENDA 34. SUBJECT: The City Manager's report on City Council Agenda preparation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council affirm that the established policy and procedures be observed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY88-89 35. SUBJECT: The Asst. City Manager's report on request for funding participation — Paradise Valley Hospital "Neighbors Against Drugs" Weekend (Paradise Valley Hospital requested that the City purchase a table and full —page V.I.P. ad for the 1988 "Neighbors Against Drugs" Weekend; weekend begins October 28, 1988 with a dinner on Saturday, October 29, 1988; total cost is $1,395, $1,000 for the table and $395 for the ad.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that this be referred to 1988-89 Budget for review. TESTIMONY: Brenda Harris, Paradise Valley Hospital, was present and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 36. SUBJECT: Request from the developers and merchants of Sweetwater Plaza Shopping Center to display the City's 1925 Seagraves Fire Engine at their grand opening on Saturday, July 16, 1988, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that if Council desires, they approve the use of the fire engine for this event. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER Asst. City Manager Bolint spoke of Item 8 regarding work on the exterior facia panels on the Civic Center, saying that since the new addition will be built on the south end of the building, we will proceed with Phase II of the exterior Civic Center repair project. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUESTS/COMPLAINTS — ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Noreen Ball, 417 W. 14th St., was present and said she was upset with the way Alley 35 was paved; there is improper drainage, rubbish is piling up and it has already cracked. Senior Civil Engineer Pachon said he would check with the construction department and bring back a report. MAYOR AREA DEVELOPMENT 37. SUBJECT: Tidelands Discussion. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Port Commissioner Reopelle was present, displayed a map of the Tidelands area and spoke on the following: 1. Legislation permitting Navy/Port Land Exchange; 2. Possible produce Distribution Center; 3. Proposed cement distribution terminal; 4. City of National City's request to consider I.T.T. site for 1991 America's Cup site; 6. Negotiations on Pasha Automobile rights at 32nd & Tidelands Ave.; 7. from I.T.T. Corp. to Stantel 8. Feasibility Study on the marina. ACTION: None. Book 70/Page 19 6/14/88 5. Mixed use development; request to gain property Proposed lease assignment Submarine Systems, Inc. CITY COUNCIL HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 38. SUBJECT: Sales ban on polystyrene foam and other products requiring the use of chloroflourocarbons. RECOMMENDATION: Councilman Pruitt recommended that we give support to (County) Supervisor Golding's efforts to phase out use of these styrofoam products as soon as possible. ACTION: None. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters read a letter from a San Diego Councilman thanking the Mayor and City Council for adopting Resolution No. 15,604 in support of the development of the Otay Valley Regional Park and Open Space. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters read a letter from Congressman Bates saying Post Office Task Force has been scheduled for June 18 at College Grove Office. The Mayor invited Council Councilman Cooper said he would like to attend. a meeting 9:00 a.m. members to of the at his attend. MAYOR/C)OUNC I L Mayor Waters read a letter from the Sweetwater Authority thanking Council for their participation in their Centennial Celebration. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PERSONNEL — LITIGATION Closed Session with City's designated representatives under Government Code Section 54957.6 and Closed Session for pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(A) (David Valladolid vs City of National City; Voting Rights Suit. See above. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 P.M., June 21, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:29 p.m. / CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 28, 1988. Corrections No Corrections 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.