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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 10-25 CC MINBook 70/Page 144 10/25/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 25, 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, Myers, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND I N\OCAT I ON The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst. City Manager Bolint, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Mayor Dalla requested that approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1988 be held over one week. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BD/COMM Vice Mayor Dalla presided. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Victoria Hood be interviewed and considered to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1988. Victoria Hood, 1521 E. 22nd St., was present, stated her reasons for wanting to serve and answered Council's questions. Mayor Waters said appointment for this position would be on next week's agenda. ACTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISION/ZONING/VARIANCE 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide two existing parcels into four parcels, and Zone Variance to allow access via an easement across proposed parcels for property located at 3140 E. Second St.; Appellant: Edward & Elvira Arregui; Case File Nos. LS-2-88/Z-2-88. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny the applications; staff concurs with the action of the Planning Commission and recommends that the application be denied. The City Clerk reported that due to circumstances beyond her control, this hearing has been rescheduled for November 22; it was neither advertised, nor were notices mailed. ACTION: None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,773 through 15,775) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 2. Resolution No. 15,773, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION A." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/POLICE PROTECTION 3. Resolution No. 15,774, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." (allowing the Police Dept. to participate in San Diego County's California Identification System, Remote Access Network) Adopted. See above. Book 70/Page 145 10/25/88 BUDGET FY 88-89/POLICE 4. Resolution No. 15,775, nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $2,045.70 OF DONATED AND FORFEITED FUNDS SEIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 21, U.S. CODE, SECTION 881, TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY88-89 BUDGET.n Adopted. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 16, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $310,010.46 (Warrants Nos. 102708 through 102857 [except 102724 and 102813]), and Certification of Payroll for the period ending October 3, 1988, in the amount of $349,736.12. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the warrants be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrants Nos. 102796 and 102822 because he has owned that business location since 1964. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Warrants (except Nos. 102796 and 102822) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrants Nos. 102796 and 102822 ratified by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Payroll certified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. OTHER BUSINESS MUNICIPAL CODE 6. SUBJECT: The Planning Director's report on Lawful Non —Conforming Use Provisions of the Land Use Code. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. Councilman Cooper said the Non —Conforming Use Section needs to be revised; he would be happy to work with the Planning staff. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ZONING/VARIANCE 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 31-88, approving a Zone Variance Application for an 8' high wrought iron fence within the front and exterior side yard setback in lieu of the standard maximum height of 4' at 1807 National City Blvd.; Applicant: Marilyn Ponseggi for Mark Green; Case File No. Z-5-88. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the Zone Variance; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval, and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 30-88, denying Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of beer and wine at a convenience market at 2400 E. 8th St., Suite A; Applicant: Victor Khouri; Case File No. CUP-1988-18. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny the application; staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that this Notice of Decision be filed. The City Clerk reported that an appeal has been filed and the first possible hearing date is December 13. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be set for public hearing on December 13, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 9. SUBJECT: The Associate Planner's report on Trash Receptacle Enclosure Design Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the guidelines. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 146 10/25/88 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports for the period ending September 30, 1988. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that these reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the reports be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 11. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's Report on Computerized Accounting System for City/CDC. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that CDC furnish the City with accounting data diskettes and details of cash and investments information no later than the 15th day following the end of each month. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the report be accepted and staff's recommendation approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL/POLICE 12. SUBJECT: The Personnel Director's request for approval of Request for Proposals: Study of Police Dept. Staffing. RECOMMENDATION: This is submitted in response to Council directive; no recommendation. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. CITY COUNCIL POLICY 13. SUBJECT: Council Policy Updates. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Policy for inclusion in the Policy Manual. Asst. City Manager Bolint requested an additional three weeks to study the policy on special events recommended by Council, and inquired if Council desired to make the 50/50 sidewalk program apply in areas outside the Block Grant area, which would require appropriating funds from other sources. Discussion re the program being called curb and gutter or sidewalk, or curb/gutter/sidewalk, and the possibility of the homeowner entering into a contract with the contractor, as opposed to the City entering into the contract. Charles Heck, 29 E. 10th St., was present and inquired about the possibility of cementing the parkways and adding to this program. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be held over for three weeks, and staff study the possibility of cementing the parkways. Mayor Waters said the City has had problems with hiring practices; we've had quite a few liability suits resulting from hiring people who have had problems or roughed people up in other cities; he would like staff to come back with a policy whereby the Department Head would notify the City Council of any such problems before the hiring takes place. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR MAYOR/COUNCIL Mayor Waters reported that the Sweetwater Authority will be replacing the last of the (water) pipe laid by Frank Kimball 100 years ago, in a small area off of Valley Rd.; it is an historical pipe and we should save one piece for some kind of monument. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Pruitt spoke of the Board/Commission/Committee appreciation dinner on Thursday, and said it has come to his attention that not all departments were notified. Mayor Waters said as far as he knew, everyone had been notified, but if Mr. Pruitt would give him the names of those who were not included, he would look into it. Book 70/Page 147 10/25/88 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., November 1, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:43 p.m.. CITY CLERIC The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 1, 1988. 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.