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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 08-23 CC MINBook 70/Page 95 (R) 8/23/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 23, 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, Myers, 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 Chaplain Reyna, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 9, 1988 held on August 11, 1988, the adjourned meeting of August 11, 1988 held on August 16, 1988 and the regular meeting of August 16, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Bobby Denham was present and introduced Manuel Portillo, who won first prize in the National City Municipal Employees' Association Annual Golf Tournament. Mayor Waters and Councilman Cooper presented a trophy to Mr. Portillo, and said it would be kept in the trophy case in the Civic Center. Dan McCadam, NCMEA President, was present, thanked Council members for helping sponsor the tournament, and invited them to join Councilman Cooper and the employees in the next tournament. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,706 through 15,718) City Attorney Eiser requested that No. 7 (Resolution No. 15,712) be considered separately. Councilman Pruitt said he would abstain on Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13 (Resolutions Nos. 15,710, 15,711, 15,712, 15,713, 15,714 and 15,718) because they pertain to the Euclid Ave. extension which abuts his home. Vice Mayor Dalla said he would abstain on No. 4 (Resolution No. 15,709) because his home is on this street. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except 15,712) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS/FLOOD CONTROL 1. Resolution No. 15,706, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM THE GOSPEL LIGHT BIBLE CHURCH (A.P.N. 563-064-19)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/ANIMAL CONTROL 2. Resolution No. 15,707, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS/FLOOD CONTROL 3. Resolution No. 15,708, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO QUITCLAIM A DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE GOSPEL LIGHT BIBLE CHURCH (A.P.N. 563-064-19)." Adopted. See above. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4. Resolution No. 15,709, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DEFERRAL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT AT 1126 'C' STREET (DAUZO)." Adopted. Abstaining: Dalla. See above. Book 70/Page 96 (R) 8/23/88 DEEDS & EASEMENTS/STREET/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. Resolution No. 15,710, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (A.P.N. 558-190-06; PORTION; KRTEK)." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. STREET/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 6. Resolution No. 15,711, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING IT EUCLID AVENUE (A.P.N. 558-190-06; PORTION; KRTEK)." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 8. Resolution No. 15,713, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR AND ATTESTATION BY THE CITY CLERK OF A QUITCLAIM DEED (STEPHEN C. KERCH AND N.C. LTD.)." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. CITY OWNED LAND/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 9. Resolution No. 15,714, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE C I TY TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW FOR THE SALE OF CITY LAND (A.P.N. 558-091-11) UNION LAND TITLE ESCROW NO. 1-5496." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. CONTRACT/SUBDIVISION/PHILHOMES PLAZA I 10. Resolution No. 15,715, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PHILHOMES PLAZA I AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR GRADING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS." Adopted. See above. STREET/22ND BETWEEN J & K AVENUES 11. Resolution No. 15,716, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 22ND STREET BETWEEN 'J' AND 'K' AVENUES; CASE FILE NO. SC-4-88." Adopted. See above. TAXES 12. Resolution No. 15,717, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS/CITY OWNED LAND/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 13. Resolution No. 15,718, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TWO QUITCLAIM DEEDS FOR THE TRANSFER OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY TO HAZEL M. KRTEK (A.P.N. 558-190-04 & 558-190-05; EUCLID AVENUE NORTH OF 18TH STREET)." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. Resolution No. 15,712, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND EUCLID AVENUE (STEPHEN C. KERCH AND N.C. LTD.)." City Attorney Eiser said there is a slight change in the Covenant; the deletion of paragraph 4 has been agreed upon by both parties. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,712 be adopted with this change. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 14. Ordinance No. 1959, "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 AS AN URGENCY MEASURE ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SMALL SHOPPING CENTERS." City Attorney Eiser proposed the following language as an addition to the Ordinance: Section 1 would read, "For a period of 45 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, no building permit nor entitlement for use shall be issued forth, and no construction shall take place relating to a shopping center containing less than five acres Book 70/Page 97(R) 8/23/88 in area, and no building permit or entitlement for use shall be issued for, and no construction shall take place relating to the expansion of an existing shopping center of any size." Mr. Eiser continued, similarly, Section 2 would read "The City Council hereby directs the Planning Commission to commence studies and procedures necessary for the adoption of regulations governing small shopping centers, and for the expansion of existing shopping centers." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1959 be adopted, the public hearing be set for September 27, and the Ordinance apply to any shopping center that is less than five acres. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS PERSONNEL 15. SUBJECT: Discussion of 1988-89 compensation adjustment for City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Vice Mayor Dalla recommended "based on the minimal increase granted last year to management employees and the adjustments already approved this year, it is my recommendation that the City Manager and City Attorney receive the same 9.5% granted to Police Department personnel." (See Exhibit "A" attached.) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the City Attorney and the City Manager receive a salary adjustment of 8%. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. DISCUSSION; Councilman Pruitt inquired about an increase for the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Dalla said she had established that she is an elected official, and her adjustment will be considered after the election in November just like it would for the rest of the elected officials. With the exception of Councilman Pruitt, there appeared to be consensus. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 16. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 7, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $215,072.64 (Warrants Nos. 101932 through 102046 [except 101782 & 101929]). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 17. SUBJECT: A letter from Southwest Investments, requesting that Council remove all restrictions with regard to renting units in the Admiralty Condominiums, located on Palm View Dr. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, as the applicants were not present, this item be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY FACILITY/Q AVENUE PARK/ELECTION 11/8/88 18. SUBJECT: Abandonment and discontinuance of 'Q' Ave. Park; consideration of Impartial Analysis by City Attorney; review of Ballot Argument. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis, and receive and file Ballot Argument. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we receive and file the Ballot Argument with the City Clerk for inclusion in the sample ballot. Carried by unanimous vote. No action taken with regard to the Impartial Analysis. CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER 19. SUBJECT: The Building & Safety Director's request scheduled spall repairs to the existing pedestrian bridge be eliminated from C.I.P. Item No. 1506. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the elimination of spall repairs to pedestrian bridge. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 98 (R) 8/23/88 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-88, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits as an incidental use to a grocery store at 3007 Highland Ave.; Applicant: Lucky Stores, Inc.; Case File No. CUP 1988-15. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-88, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of beer and wine for on —site consumption at a restaurant at 1105 E. Plaza Blvd., Suites D & E; Applicant: Man Kai Wong & Joo Ming Lau; Case File No. CUP 1988-16. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-88, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for amateur boxing, karate and wrestling instruction at 431 N. Highland Ave., Suite 'C'; Applicant: Robert Coons; Case File No. CUP 1988-17. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the CUP application subject to 10 conditions, staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 23. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-88, denying Planned Development Permit Application for a 3,000 sq. ft. building at Bay Plaza Shopping Center, and denying request for modification of P.D. No. 4-84, to delete a restriction which limits the maximum area of the building to 2,000 sq. ft.; Applicant: Allen Deuber; Case File No. PD-1-88. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny this application; staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's and the Planning Commission's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BLK GRANT Mayor Waters read a letter outlining the Block Grant Funds the City will be receiving, saying no objections have been received, and all programs will be entitled to the City. FLOOD CONTROL 24. SUBJECT: A letter from Alfred Hlawatsch regarding emergency request for relief of flood protection requirements. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Jerry Pearson, 14528 Olive Vista Rd., Jamul and Jim Pearson, President, Colonial Ford, were present and spoke re the excessive cost of floodgates ($40,000) in their proposed building for their used car lot in the Flood Plain Zone. The City Attorney and City Engineer both said the regulations governing this are Federal (FEMA) and could not be changed by the City. Councilman VanDeventer said he was sure there was a less costly way to handle this. Book 70/Page 99 (R) 8 /23 /88 ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, this item be held over for two weeks in the hope that the problem can be resolved by Colonial Ford and staff. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION 25. SUBJECT: A letter from Victor Rodriguez, California Engineering Corp., requesting a conditional waiver of a Subdivision Map for a 21—unit condominium project at the NW corner of 7th St. and 'V' Ave. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: City Engineer Myers said the last thing he heard was that California Engineering asked to withdraw the request. No action taken. CITY COUNCIL MAYOR/COUNCIL Councilman VanDeventer said he, Mr. Pruitt and Planning Director Post went to Los Angeles last week and toured the Port District; they saw several things that could be important to National City, in particular a car —handling facility; there is a proposal by one of the large companies to have their cars sent here for detailing; this would employ a lot of people; the Los Angeles operation was a good one; he would like the Mayor to send a letter to these people encouraging them to follow through. The Mayor said he would send such a letter and also contact our Port Commissioner. MAYOR/COUNCIL Councilman Cooper said he was under the impression that Councilmen VanDeventer and Pruitt were going to tour a cement plant. Mr. VanDeventer replied they did and would also be touring a plant in San Diego tomorrow. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Don Sawyer, 1914 Via Las Palmas, was present and introduced himself, saying he would be walking the streets as a candidate for the School Board. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to a closed session for personnel matters on Thursday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:03p.m. CITY CLERK, The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of September 6, 19881 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. City of National City Office of the City Council 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 92050.4397 ` MICHAEL R. DALLA—COUNCILMAN (619) 336-4232 TO : MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM : VICE MAYOR DALLA 1 SUBJECT : COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS Exhibit 'A" Book 70/Page 99A August 18, 1988 The Mayor requested each member of the Council to submit their individual recommendations for salary adjustments for the Manager and City Attorney in writing for inclusion on this agenda. The attached information responds to that request end is provided to assist Council consideration of Executive salary adjustments for 1988/89. It was derived primarily from materials previously distributed to the Council. Admittedly there ere several methods and variables that can be used to consider appropriate salary adjustments. In my opinion, the three broad categories or questions that should be considered include; a) How do we compare with other agencies in our area or job market; b) Are we maintaining a proper salary differential between classes within our own organization end c) Has there been an overall satisfactory job performance? ♦ Book 70/Page 99B 4 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY POPULATION AND MANAGERS SALARY (Small Cities S.D. County) APRIL 1988 City Pop Ranking Mgr Salary Ranking ir N.C. 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 1 7 5 6 10 7 9 8 11 9 12 10 e 11 6 12 1(1 13 13 14 14 15 4 16 15 17 17 $6470 mo Change In Ranking P M/Sal 06/07 5th 7th 87/05 6th 10th Book 70/Page 99C It has been suggested that the management salary adjustment should be the same as what has been granted to other National City employee groups in order to be 'fair'. The following information addresses past and present adjustments for various city employee groups. SALARY AND PERS ADJUSTMENTS D7/00 00J89 Firefighter 12.1 Z 10.0 X Police 0.0 9.5 MANAGEMENT 2.2 • Book 70/Page 99D 4 OBSERVAT IONS/CONCLUSIONS: • National City appears to be loosing ground in relation to other small cities in this county. • Four cities with populations smeller than National City pay their manager more than we do. • Managers in several cities who are paid more, DO NOT have the responsibility for police and/or fire service which represents our two largest departments. • Management raises have not kept pace with those granted other city groups. Asa result, we are experiencing compression between management and supervisorial personnel that is inconsistent with duties and responsibilities. RECOMMENDATION Based on the minimal increase granted lest year to management employees end the adjustments already approved this year, it is my recommendation that the City Manager end City Attorney receive the same 9.5% increase granted to Police Department personnel.