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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 10-04 CC MINBook 70/Page 125 10/4/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 4, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: Cooper, Dalla, 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 the Rev. Talbert, United Church of Christ of Paradise Hills. Mayor Waters announced that Councilman Cooper and Vice Mayor Dalla are out of town on a special assignment; one of them will be back in one week and the other will be back in two weeks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 6, 1988 held on September 13, 1988 and the regular meeting of September 27, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Longevity Pin to John Rader, National City Fire Dept. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. Mayor Waters presented a 20— year service pin to Firefighter John Rader. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters read a letter from B. J. Griffin, commending the National City Police Dept. and Fire Dept. for their assistance when he was involved in an automobile accident on 1-5. MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters read a letter from Burt B. Williams, saying he and his wife decided to retire in National City and commending the Mayor and Council for a great job. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Proclamations be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. The titles were read. The Proclamation declaring October 1 through 8, 1988 to be "COLONIAL HERITAGE WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor asked the City Manager to send the Proclamation to the proper person. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 9 through 15, 1988 to be "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to Fire Marshal Patti Schiff, who introduced Fire Inspector Joe Pedregon. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 11 through 15 to be "OBSERVANCE OF PYTHIAS WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to George Sothras, who invited Council members to their celebration night on October 14. The Proclamation declaring the days of October 7 and 8, 1988 to be "LIONS WHITE CANE DAYS" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to Dave Gasca. Book 70/Page 126 10/4/88 MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BD/COMM STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Patricia A. Garcia be appointed to fill an unexpired term (ending April 30, 1990) on the Street Tree and Parkway Committee. ACTION: Mayor Waters requested that this item be pulled from the agenda. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Richard Charles Hubbard be considered for appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Richard Hubbard, 2111 E. 11th St. was present and was interviewed by Council. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Mayor Waters said Mr. Hubbard's term would commence when the current Civil Service hearings are ended; he will notify Mr. Hubbard. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,750 through 15,759) Councilman Pruitt requested that Item 2 (Resolution No. 15,751) be considered separately. Mayor Waters requested that Items 1 and 10 (Resolutions Nos. 15,750 and 15,759) be considered separately. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, the Consent Resolutions (except Nos. 15,750, 15,751 and 15,759) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. PARKING/TRAFFIC 3. Resolution No. 15,752, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF RED CURB ON NORTH SIDE OF 12TH STREET EAST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-33)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 4. Resolution No. 15,753, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A 15—MINUTE PARKING ZONE IN FRONT OF 1039 'D' AVENUE (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-31)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 5. Resolution No. 15,754, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF RED CURBS AT 1000-1022 WEST 24TH STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-32)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 6. Resolution No. 15,755, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF GREEN CURB AT 1509 NATIONAL CITY BLVD. (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-35)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 7. Resolution No. 15,756, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUN ELECTRIC CORPORATION THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SUN ELECTRIC CORPORATION." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 8. Resolution No. 15,757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A MEDIAN ON PLAZA BOULEVARD AT 'N' AVENUE (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 88-25)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/STREET 9. Resolution No. 15,758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS IN NATIONAL CITY (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1019)." Adopted. See above. Book 70/Page 127 10/4/88 BUDGET TRANSFER FY 88-89/CONTRACT/CITY FACILITY/LAS PALMAS PARK 1. Resolution No. 15,750, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS ($5,453.00) FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES." (Funds received from lease of parkland at Las Palmas Park to Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. be used for purchase of park equipment) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,750 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 2. Resolution No. 15,751, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City Accepting conveyance of real property from Kenneth P. Attaway and Mable L. Attaway and authorizing recordation of Grant Deed of a parcel of land for street purposes 5th Street and 'V' Avenue; A.P.N. 557-060-29)." seconded by Pruitt, this be held over one week. vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. a (Northwest corner of Moved by VanDeventer, Carried by unanimous GRANTS/CITY FACILITY/LAS PALMAS PARK 10. Resolution No. 15,759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 FOR LAS PALMAS PARK DEVELOPMENT (INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM, TURFED AREA, TREES, SHRUBBERY, FENCING, PARKING LOT FOR POOL AND RECREATION CENTER, AND RELATED PARK EQUIPMENT)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,759 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. PARKING/TRAFFIC/MUNICIPAL CODE 11. Ordinance No. 1963, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1931 AND 1960 AND SECTION 11.16.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Ordinance No. 1963 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. AREA DEVELOPMENT/PORT COMMISSION Commissioner Reopelle was present and said the Port Commission elected, by unanimous vote, to enter into an agreement for an engineering study on the National City Marina. Mr. Reopelle continued, Imperial Beach submitted a request for a South Bay Development study, south of National City, which would focus on the area near the salt works; it is conceivable that Imperial Beach could attach to the Port District and therefore receive funding for development. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 13, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $149,729.53 (Warrants Nos. 102476 through 102543 [except 102521]). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 102527 because he owns the premises. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Warrants (except No. 102527) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Waters, VanDeventer. Nays: None. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. Warrant No. 102527 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. OTHER BUSINESS FEES 13. SUBJECT: The Planning Director's report on Appeal Fees for single— family residences. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. Book 70/Page 128 10/4/88 ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Pruitt, this be held over two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. AREA DEVELOPMENT 14. SUBJECT: The Principal Planner's report regarding SANDAG's Regional Growth Management recommendations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept the Series 7 forecast for use in local planning, but adopt no limitation on building permit issuance and appoint the Planning Director or his designated representative to serve on the Regional Open Space Plan —Technical Advisory Committee. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Pruitt, this be held over two weeks to discuss with the City Attorney and set up a committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 15. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending June 30, 1988; 16. The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending July 31, 1988 and 17. The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending August 31, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the reports be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dal la. CONTRACT 18. SUBJECT: The Public Works Director's report on proposed change to professional engineering contract — Woodward —Clyde Consultants (For removal and replacement of underground fuel tanks; the original contract was awarded for $40,900; three formal changes have been made to date, with the value now $44,675; due to existing soil conditions and regulatory changes, the designer has expended almost $30,000 above his budgeted amount; recognizing that prior approval should have been sought, the contractor has indicated a willingness to absorb $11,075, but is requesting that the City pay $18,287 of it.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Public Works Director be authorized to approve the Change Order. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 19. SUBJECT: Request of the Optimist Club for use of Kimball Community Center, and permission to serve/sell alcohol (On September 20, Council approved the use of the Community Bldg., including a waiver of fees; the original request did not mention alcohol; since the Optimist Club intends to serve alcohol, specific approval is requested.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the selling/serving of alcohol in addition to the facility and waiver of fees already approved, subject to provision of insurance and ABC permit. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters commended Senator Deddeh who sent us News and Views Release; the Governor's signature represents an accumulation of four years of effort to strengthen the State's anti —pornography laws; Senator Deddeh worked hard on that; maybe we have a better chance to put a little more pressure downtown. Book 70/Page 129 10 /4 /88 MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters said there was quite a bit of controversy on the young man (who was allegedly beaten by the Police) on Plaza Blvd.; he received a letter from the Philipino Organization of National City expressing their concern; they are sympathetic and stand united for the Marcario family, but because of conflicting statements of witnesses, they opt to delay this communication with the City until findings of the District Attorney's office become known to them; they would like the good relationship between the Philipino Community and the Police Dept. to remain unblemished and will do their best to keep it so; they would like to see an in depth training program implemented within the Police Dept., so that the police officers can familiarize themselves in recognition of retarded persons and others with special problems. CITY COUNCIL MAYOR/COUNC1L Councilman VanDeventer reported that this Saturday, as part of Navy Week celebration, the Philipino Community is sponsoring a barbecue for Navy recruits; it has come to his attention that last year they did not have any electricity in the zoo area where this is held, and he would like the City Manager to make arrangements to provide electricity for this event. Parks & Recreation Director Ruiz said it has been taken care of. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT Mary Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., was present and said she was glad the Mayor read the letter praising the City; National City has been raked over the coals. Mrs. Martin continued, she is pleased that Council held over the item regarding citizen appeals, and hopes Council will give this matter a lot of thought; there are a few people in this community who are picked on; any citizen should be able to speak to Council without paying a fee. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., October 11, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper, Dalla. The meeting closed at 4:56 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of October 11, 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.