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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 09-06 CC MINBook 70/Page 102 9/6/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 6, 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, Waters. Absent: VanDeventer. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, 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 Pastor Margo Petrone, Seventh Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1988 be referred back to the City Clerk for the following changes: On Page 97, Item 15, the recommendation should be included in its entirety; the discussion re the City Clerk's salary should read, "...her adjustment will be considered after the election in November, just like it would for the rest of the elected officials." Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 23, 1988, held on August 25, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. PROCLAMATION The Proclamation declaring the weeks of September 17 through October 10, 1988 to be "COASTWEEKS" and declaring October 1, 1988 to be "ADOPT —A —BEACH COASTAL CLEAN—UP DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. The Mayor asked the Asst. City Manager to mail the Proclamation to the proper person. Mayor Waters said he would like one Council member to volunteer to head up a committee to clean up the beach in National City. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,719 through 15,828) Mayor Waters requested that Nos. 8 and 9 (Resolutions Nos. 15,726 and 15,727) be considered separately. Councilman Pruitt said he would abstain on Nos. 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10 (Resolutions Nos. 15,721, 15,722, 15,723, 15,726, 15,727 and 15,728) because his home abuts Euclid Ave. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions (except 15,726 and 15,727) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CONTRACT/SCHOOLS 1. Resolution No. 15,719, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FACILITIES USE CROSS AGREEMENT BETWEEN SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (allowing the City to use School District property for City — sponsored recreation activities). Adopted. See above. POLICE 2. Resolution No. 15,720, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $2,897.35 OF UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED U. S. CURRENCY TO THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY88-89 BUDGET." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS/STREET/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 3. Resolution No. 15,721, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM R. L. AND H. C. NUESE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES (1921 ORANGE AVENUE; A.P.N. 561-262-09)." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. Book 70/Page 103 9/6/88 CONTRACT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4. Resolution No. 15,722, "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 EL DORADO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SERVICES FOR C.I.P. PROJECTS." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. CONTRACT/STREET/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. Resolution No. 15,723, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN EL DORADO ENGINEERS, INC. AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR SURVEYING AND AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICAL SERVICES FOR EUCLID AVENUE FROM 20TH TO 22ND STREETS." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. PERSONNEL 6. Resolution No. 15,724, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADJUSTING THE SALARIES OF THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/TRAFFIC SIGNALS 7. Resolution No. 15,725, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT FIVE LOCATIONS (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1018)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/STREET/EUCLID 10. Resolution No. 15,728, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 1921 ORANGE STREET (ROBERT L. AND HERMINIA C. NUESE; FADFLITY NATIONAL TITLE ESCROW N . 9867) ." Adopted. See above. r STREET DEDICATING/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 8. Resolution No. 15,726, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND AS EUCLID AVENUE (A.P.N. 561-262-09)." Adopted. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 15,726 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Absent: VanDeventer. CONTRACT/STREET/EUCLID/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 9. Resolution No. 15,727, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALGERT ENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PREPARE A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP FOR 1725 ORANGE STREET." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 15,727 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Absent: VanDeventer. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the Ordinances be presented by title only. NOTE: THIS MOTION WAS NOT VOTED ON. PARKING/TRAFFIC/MUNICIPAL CODE 11. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1931 and Section 11.16.010 of the National City Municipal Code." Discussion re a 35 mph speed limit on 4th St., from National City Blvd. to Palm Ave., 40 mph from Palm Ave. to Euclid Ave., and back to 35 mph from Euclid Ave. to the eastern City limit. City Attorney Eiser said the sections discussed are part of the existing Ordinance; the proposed Ordinance amendments pertain only to 8th St. and Plaza Blvd.; any changes on 4th St. would have to be supported by a traffic survey. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, the matter of speed limits on 4th St., from National City Blvd. to the eastern City limit be referred back to staff for a traffic study. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Book 70/Page 104 9/6/88 NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 8, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $178,719.90 (Warrants Nos. 102047 through 102119), and Certification of Payroll for the period ending August 8, 1988, in the amount of $344,849.46 and 13. Warrant Register No. 9, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $231,357.89 (Warrants Nos. 102120 through 102206). 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, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: VanDeventer. OTHER BUSINESS CLAIMS 14. SUBJECT: Claims for Damages of Pamela Kelly, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Hector Hidalgo. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. STREET TREES 15. SUBJECT: The recommendations of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee (the following street tree removal: 633 E. 4th St.; palm tree roots causing sewer line problems; replacement not required). RECOMMENDATION: The Street Tree and Parkway Committee recommended removal; staff recommended ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CITY -OWNED PROPERTY 16. SUBJECT: Request of the Firefighters' Association to use 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck. (The firefighters have requested permission to utilize the 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck for Project Read's "Chili Cook Off" on September 10 in Kimball Park.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 17. SUBJECT: Request of La Mesa R.V. Center for a Temporary Use Permit for their R.V. Show at Plaza Bonita, a display and sale of motorhomes, from September 29 through October 2, 1988; hours of operation as follows: Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: Applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and public liability insurance, naming the City and the Parking Authority as additional insureds; no R.V.'s to be parked inside mall; outdoor display not to obstruct Fire Dept. equipment (hydrants, sprinkler control valves) or access; any sales tax collected as a result of this sale is allocated to National City when filing the quarterly return with the State Board of Equalization, a copy of this notice to be filed with the Finance Dept. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 18. SUBJECT: Request of South Bay Cities Council of Navy League for a Temporary Use Permit, for use of the Kimball Community Bldg. for their Annual Navy Service Woman of the Year Contest, as part of their Annual Salute to Navy Week, on September 21, 1988, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; they are also requesting permission to serve/sell alcoholic beverages, waiver of liquor liability insurance and fees (South Bay Cities Council of Navy League will not serve/sell alcoholic beverages at subject dinner at Kimball Community Bldg. without a waiver of liquor liability insurance by the City.). Book 70/Page 105 9 /6 /88 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: for 300 or more, chairs shall be grouped together in sets of three with duct tape; exits shall not be blocked and occupant load shall not be exceeded; applicant shall obtain a separate fire safety permit from the Fire Dept.; applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and liability insurance, with the City named as additional insured. TESTIMONY: Kitty Raso, Past President, South Bay Navy League was present and asked for consideration on the insurance requirements as the premium payment would leave the Navy League with insufficient funds to pay the cost of the dinner to be served; she also invited Council members to attend. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor, subject to conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR BUDGET FY88-89 19. SUBJECT: Request from the National City Quarterback Club for the City to purchase a $250 ad in their 1988-89 football program. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters reported that there will be a ceremony honoring Mr. Pepper on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and the park at 24th St. and Tidelands Ave. will be named Pepper Park; everyone is invited. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters reported that groundbreaking at 8th and National City Blvd. will be October 7 at 12:00 p.m.; he understands the money is now available. The Mayor continued, we have people who will be building a $50-60,000,000 marina as well. CITY COUNCIL FEES 20. SUBJECT: Discussion of fees for appeals to the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: None. Discussion re people having to pay large fees to appeal staff's decisions to the City Council. There was consensus to refer this matter to staff to suggest changes which would exempt residential property owners from appeal fees. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/STREET/17TH ST Angela Jones, 1645 Lanoitan Ave., was present and spoke of the proposed public improvement project on 17th St. (Lanoitan Ave. to Rachael Ave.), saying the street would go through her living room; she and some of her neighbors are opposed to this project; many of her neighbors are on fixed incomes and cannot afford the proposed $17,000 assessment. City Engineer Myers said this is a 1911 Act initiated in 1974 or 1976; they are looking at street improvements, alley improvements and drainage; the project would cost over $1 million; because the project was so old, he sent a letter to the property owners explaining the project, and asking their opinions; as of this date, he has received only twelve of the forty questionnaires sent out, and he is waiting for a larger response; he understands that 60% of the property owners were in favor when it was first initiated; eleven of the twelve property owners that have responded are in favor. Mrs. Jones said a petition was circulated three years ago; she was advised at that time that SDG&E planned to put the power lines underground, and the street would run beside her house; she signed the petition, not knowing the street would go through her house; one property owner was assessed for the street years ago, but the work has never been done. Stan Scales was present, said he owns three of Book 70/Page 106 9 /6 /88 these parcels, and he is opposed to the project. Mabel Addison, 2718 'G' Ave., said she owns three parcels and would like to have the improvements. The Mayor suggested a meeting be held with the property owners. BUDGET FY88-89 Alan , 319 E. 24th St., was present on behalf of the National City American Little League, and said he understands their fence is going to be replaced; if possible, he would like the fence to be 8-12' all the way around. The Mayor asked the City Manager to meet with Parks & Recreation Director Ruiz to see if this is possible, and bring back a report to Council. CITY FACILITY/KIMBALL SENIORS' CENTER Al Alvarado was present, on behalf of Congressman Bates, to request the use of the Kimball Seniors' Center for a Town Hall meeting on September 19; he has been on vacation and failed to get the request in on time. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, we make a determination that the need to take action on this matter arose after the agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, we approve this use of the Kimball Seniors' Center on September 19. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CO MJN I TY PRONOT I ON George Webster, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and gave Council members books on National City History. Mr. Webster reminded Council that Project Read's Chili Cook —off will be Saturday, September 10. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to a joint Community Development/City Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., September 13, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. The meeting closed at 5:15 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of September 13, 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.