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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 12-20 CC MINBook 70/Page 190 12/20/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 20, 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 Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent None. Administrative officials present Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, 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 Councilman Delia. EXECUTIVE SESSION/LITIGATION LICUDINE Mayor Waters asked that the Executive Sessions be held at this time. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Closed Session for pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (A) (Claudine v. City of National City) and Closed Session for personnel matters under Government Code Section 54957: Resolution of the City CouncN on the appeal of the Civil Service Commission of Alan L Bailey. Council went into Executive Session at 4:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present Delia, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent None. Mayor Waters stated that no decision was made by Council in the Closed Session regarding Alan L Bailey. He then called on Mr. Tobin, the attorney representing the case. Mr. Tobin stated that a motion would be in order if Council so desired, on Resolution No. 15,844 to discharge Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City modifying the decision of the Civil Service Commission in the matter of the appeal of Alan L Bailey. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolution be by titre only. Carried, by unanimous vote. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Resolution. Carried, by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk reported that the minutes of the adjourned workshop of December 15, 1988 had not been distributed. Moved by Della, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 13. 1988 and the special meeting of December 13. 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS/GIBBS Mayor Waters presented Park Caretaker, Robert Gibbs with a certificate of recognition for his actions which led to the apprehension and arrest of a suspect DEVELOPMENT/PORT DISTRICT LAND Mayor Waters requested that Item 33 be brought forward at this time. 33. SUBJECT: Proposed Development of the south end acquisition of additional Port District land. TESTIMONY: Captain Berkebile discussed the proposal submitted to Council with regards to the south end of the Naval Station. Mayor Waters left the Council Chamber at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Waters returned at 5:02 p.m. and gave Captain Berkebile an aerial photo which Captain Berkebile had previously left with the Mayor. Rip Reopelle, Port Commissioner, 801 Ethel Place, National City. Stated that Port District was not going to take action until hearing from the City of National City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, for Staff. Captain Berkebile and Port Commissioner Reopelle to bring back information to the February 7. 1989 Council Meeting. as to use history and economic considerations involved in the proposed development area Carried, by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS/THOMAS/O'BRIEN Thomas/O'Brien - Presentation to Mayor and City. Mayor Waters advised that the presentation would be delayed due to one of the partners being out of town Book 70/Page 191 12/20/88 MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BD/COMM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended the reappointment to serve a two year term ending December 31,1990 of Victoria Hood and Luis Natividad. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Victoria Hood and Luis Natividad be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Proclaiming December 20, 1988 as "ONE IN A MILLION DAY" Proclaiming April 22, 1989 as "VICTORY OUTREACH DAY" Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried, by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring April 22, 1989 as "Victory Outreach Day " was read by Mayor Waters and presented to Mr. Sandoval, representative of Victory Outreach. The Proclamation declaring December 20, 1988 as "One in a Million Day" was read by Mayor Waters and presented to Holy ? who represented The Red Cross. Holly then presented the Mayor with his own "One in a Minion Package" which the Mayor stated he would share with the Council. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,826 through 15,842) Councilman Van Deventer requested that Nos. 4 and 15 (Resolution Nos. 15,829 and 15,840) be considered separately. Councilman Della requested that Nos. 7 and 15 (Resolution Nos. 15,832 and 15,840) be considered separately. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions be (except Nos. 15,829, 15,832, and 15,8401 adopted. Carried, by unanimous vote CONTRACT/SDG&E 1. Resolution No. 15,826, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE AGREEMENT WTIH SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING." Adopted. See above. POLICE/PENAL CODE 2. Resolution No. 15,827, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS." Adopted. See above. PARCEL/RENAME OF SHELL AVE. & MARIPOSA STREET 3. Resolution No. 15,828, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF PARCEL OF LAND AS SHELL AVENUE AND MARIPOSA STREET. (AP.N. 889-050-01)." Adopted. See above. GRANT DEED 5. Resolution No. 15,830, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM FREDERICK A PUHN AND MARGARET A PUHN AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES. (SHELL AVENUE AND MARIPOSA) (AP.N. 889-050-01)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 212 8. Resolution No. 15831, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DIRECTING NOTICE OF FIUNG OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON. DISTRICT NO. 212 (17TH AND "M" - ALLEY 66)." Adopted. See above. 1911 ACT/DISTRICT 230 8. Resolution No. 15,833, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 230 (ALLEYS 101,108 AND PORTION OF 23RD STREET)." Adopted. See above. 1911 ACT/DISTRICT 234 9. Resolution No. 15,834, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 234 (8TH STREET AT HARBISON AVENUE)." Adopted. See above. Book 70/Page 192 12/20/88 1911 ACT/DISTRICT 235 10. Resolution No. 15,835, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 235 (DELTA STREET EAST OF 43RD STREET).' Adopted. See above. BID/APPLIED WATERPROOFING TECH INC. 11. Resolution No. 15,836, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING APPUED WATERPROOFING TECH INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED WATERPROOFING TECH INC. (BUILDING AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION NO. 12)." Adopted. See above. FUNDS TRANSFER/DISTRICT234 TO DISTRICT 212 12. Resolution No. 15,837, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DISTRICT 234 TO DISTRICT 212." Adopted. See above. FUNDS TRANSFER/DISTRICT 228 TO ALLEY 88 13. Resolution No. 15,838, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITYAUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DISTRICT 226 TO ALLEY 66." Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 14. Resolution No. 15,839, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPUCATION FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT A CONVENIENCE MARKET AT 2400 EAST 8TH STREET, SUITE A (Applicant Victor Khouri) (Case File No. CUP-1988-18)." Adopted. See above. SALARY/MAYOR-COUNCIL 16. Resolution No. 15,841, "A RESOLUTION FO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN." Adopted. See above. ADMIRALTY CONDOMINIMUMS 17. Resolution No. 15,84Z " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.14,214 PERTAINING TO THE PALM VIEW TERRACE (Admiralty) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 940 PALM AVENUE." Adopted. See above. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE 4. Resolution No. 15, 829, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 607 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD."Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Data, Resolution No. 15,829 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer 1911 ACT/ DISTRICT 226 7. Resolution No. 15,832, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABANDONING PROPOSED 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT 226 ( 17TH STREET, LANOITAN AVENUE TO RACHAEL AVENUE)."Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15.832 be adopted. Carried, by unanimous vote. GENERAL PLAN 15. Resolution No. 15,840, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN. (Case File Nos. GP-2-882C-4-88, and GP-5-88/ZC-3-88) " Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No, 15.840 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Resolutions be read by title only. Carded, by unanimous vote. POLCE/STAFFING STUDY 18. Resolution No. 15,843, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HUGHES, HEISS &ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM A STUDY OF POUCY DEPARTMENT STAFFING AND AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO MEET NECESSARY BUDGET REQUIREMENTS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,843 be adopted. Carried, by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 193 12/20/88 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Della, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinances be presented by title onlv. Carried, by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE/ZONING/MUNICIPAL CODE 19. "An Ordinance rezoning certain parcels of real property pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of National City. (GP-2-88/ZC-2-88; GP-6-88/ZC-5-88; GP-7-88/ZC- 4-88; GP-5-88/ZC-3-88)." OLD BUSINESS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 20. SUBJECT: Report on Trash - Senior Citizen Age Criteria - Impact of Age Reduction. " Deferred from Council Meeting of 12/8/88 '"* RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to deny the request for waiver. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to amend the age requirement from 82 to 80 years of age. Carried, by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:27 p.m. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 21. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 24 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $278,161.07 and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $400,948.20. (Warrants Nos. 103444 through 103577 inclusive, excepting 103522). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Van Deventer said he would abstain on Warrant Nos. 103516 and 103549 as he previously owned one of the businesses and receives rent from the affected properties. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Warrant Nos. 103444 through 103577 (except No. 103518 and 103549) ratified by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, lnzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant Nos. 103516 and 103549 ratified by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, lnzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 22. SUBJECT: Application for Type 20, Person Transfer, (not a new license), 1245-B Highland Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. CONFUCT OF INTEREST: Mayor Waters said he would abstain as he owns property in the area. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, In favor of this transfer. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 23. SUBJECT: Application for Type 21, Person Transfer, (not a new license), 3100 Plaza Blvd. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this transfer. Carried by unanimous vote. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 24. SUBJECT: Application for Type 41, Person Transfer, (not a new license), 1343 Highland Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. CONFUCT OF INTEREST: Mayor Waters said he would abstain as he owns property in the area. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this transfer. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. OTHER BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 25. SUBJECT: Report on staff survey of current assessment districts. RECOMMENDATION. Staff recommended abandoning assessment districts 228, 230, 234 and 235, and transferring the funds to AD 212 (17th and "M" Alley 66) ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the survey be received and filed without objection. No vote was taken. Book 70/Page 194 12/20/88 GOLF/NIGHT PLAY 26. SUBJECT: Request from American Golf Corporation to allow the use of three holes for night play at the National City Golf Course. RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommended approval. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMIT/AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS 27. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - American Youth Hostels, Inc. request a TUP to ride through the City for their fund-raiser "8th GRAND BICYCLE TOUR OF FIVE CITIES" on February 26, 1989 (morning hours). Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to conditions of Risk Manager which were to have AYH, Inc. sign a hold harmless, have insurance covering participants and name the City as an additional insured. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval with conditions of the risk manager. Carried, by unanimous vote. PERMIT/SWEETWATER KIWANIS CLUB CARNIVAL 28. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit- The Sweetwater Kiwanis Club requests aTUP for their cameral on March 18-19, 1989 at the northwest parking lot of Plaza Bonita Center. Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval upon compliance with the following conditions; separate permit from NCFD, provide plot plan and verification of flame retardancy for tents/canopies, inspection required prior to opening, hold harmless agreement and public liability insurance on behalf of the City and Parking Authority, and a $2,500 bond to be posted. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried, by unanimous vote. ADVERTISEMENT/STAR NEWS 29. SUBJECT: Star -News Holiday Greetings Advertisement RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the purchase of a display ad similar to last year's. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Della, in favor. Carried, By unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BLK GRNT 30. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Guidelines, Community Development Block Grant Program, 1989-90 " Continued from Council Meeting of 12/13/88 -" Executive Director, Community Development Commission Peterson announced that the purpose of the hearing was to hear from any interested persons. He estimates the amount of the funds to be $915,000. He noted one additional item, Paradise Valley Hospital letter dated 20 December 1988 requesting $200,000 to improve access to medical care by assisting in the construction of an outpatient facility. Council added this as Item #17 to their list RECOMMENDATION: None TESTIMONY: Merlin Allberg, Paradise Valley Hospital, spoke in favor of Item #17, Paradise Valley Hospital Outpatient Facility. Mr. Cruz, Samahan, Inc., spoke in favor of Item #13, Operation Samahan. Councilman Dada, made a slide presentation showing the progress the City has made in neighborhood improvement efforts and the kind of problems that still need attention. Following the slide presentation, Councilman Della used the overhead projector to explain (a) his proposed neighborhood improvement program which focused efforts in one neighborhood at a time and (b) the related Community Development Block Grant funding request for 1989-1990 both of which he previously submitted to Council on November 21st RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, Community Development Commission Peterson recommended that the Council close the acceptance of applications and set their guidelines for funding distribution to be presented to Committee for consideration and report. ACTION: Moved by Della, seconded by Inzunza, to close the acceptance of any further applications. Carried, by unanimous vote. Council proceeded to produce the following guidelines. The numbers correspond with the spread sheet provided by Mr. Peterson (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk): 1. Anti Graffiti (Police) ($15,000). ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of $15,000. Carried, by unanimous vote. 2. Heartland Human Relations Assn. ($3,000). ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of $3,000. Carried, by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 195 12/20/88 3. San Diego Resident Relations Foundation. ($4,400). ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of S4.400. Carried, by unanimous vote. 4. Alcohol Recovery & Drug Abuse Services (Episcopal Comm. Services) ($41,020). ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer to reduce the amount to $20.000, seconded by Della. Moved by Van Deventer to amend the motion to $21,830, second agreed with amendment Amendment carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Della 5. U.S.IAA. Youth Athletic & Social Services (345,000). ACTION: Moved by Pruitt to approve a reduced amount of $25.000, seconded by Inzunza. Moved by Van Deventer to amend the motion to 322,500. Amendment died for lack of second. Original motion carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Della. 8. National City Historical Society ($15,000). ACTION: Moved by Inzunza in favor of 310,000, seconded by Van Deventer. Carried, by unanimous vote. 7. City Wide Housing Inventory Conditions (Councilman Van Deventer) ($97,100). ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer in favor. Motion died for lack of second. Amendment by Van Deventer for allocation of $25.000 to have an extra person to go into a designated area, coordinate the work. get it organized and determine the amount of money needed to be spent in the area. Amendment died for lack of second. Motion by Van Deventer for $15.000 for extra special services needed to bring the information forward by staff for studies, seconded by Pruitt. Van Deventer amended the motion to $10,000, second accepted the amendment Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Original motion not voted on. 8. Friends of the National City Public Library (Project Read) ($25,000). ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. 9. Graffiti Removal (City Parks) ($23,100) ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer that $23,020 be approved, seconded by Pruitt Carried, by unanimous vote. 10. City's C.I.P. Committee 1. Graffiti Removal (Parks) ($15,000) ACTION: Done above (Item #9) 2. Leonard Street Improvements ($70,000) ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, in favor. Motion and second withdrawn. No action taken. 3. Install new signal sets - National City Blvd and Civic Center Drive, 4th and Palm Avenue/Upgrade signal sets: Palm and Plaza, Palm and Division ($240,000) ACTION: No action taken. 4. Install Storm Drain "M" Ave, 14th to 18th St. ($45,000) ACTION: No action taken. 5. Miscellaneous concrete & Asphalt work Maintenance, not eligible. 6. West side storm drainage system in Civic Center Drive from Roosevelt to Harding. ($390,000). ACTION: No action taken. 7. Curb and gutter and sidewalk removals and replacements. Maintenance project Not eligible. Pedestrian ramps for handicapped is eligible. ($120,000). ACTION: No action taken. Book 70/Page 198 12/20/88 11. Filipino American Community Building. Request for lease of City owned land and for ($150,000). ACTION: Moved by Pruitt to assist with land lease for a Filipino American Community Building to be available to the Public and $20.000 for survey and planning, seconded by Van Deventer. Moved by Della to amend the amount to $25,000, seconded by Van Deventer, entertained by Pruitt Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Original motion not voted on. 12. Memo of Councilman Della: Residential Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk Installation ($200,000) Residential Street Completion Program ($150,000) Pedestrian Activated School Traffic Signal ($30,000) Exterior Refinish, Paint Rebate Program ($20,000) Residential Property Maintenance Tool Bank ($10,000) Neighborhood Cleanup and Trash Removal Program ($10,000) ACTION: No action taken on specific funding requests. Incorporated into Neighborhood Improvement Program. 13. Operation Samahan, Inc. ($65,000) ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, in favor of $50.000, seconded by Pruitt provided that they get their plans into Staff and that WE nav8 no intention of ever seeing these people again. Moved by Van Deventer the motion be amended to $32,500 and Samahan match the amount to be good for one more year, seconded by Waters. Amendment carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Pruitt. Original motion not voted on. 14. Streetscape Program - Councilman Pruitt ($55,000). ACTION: No action taken on specific funding request Incorporated into Neighborhood Improvement Program. 15. M.A.A.C. Project, Handyman Program ($150,000). ACTION: No action taken on specific funding request Incorporated into Neighborhood Improvement Program. 18. 8th Street and National City Blvd., Streetscape ($300,000). ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, in favor of $100,000 from 1-5 to Roosevelt, seconded by Pruitt with an amendment to $120,000. Agreed to by Van Deventer. Amendment carried, by unanimous vote. Original motion not voted on. Moved by Van Deventer, the balance of approximately $600,000 be out into the Neighborhood Improvement Program. seconded by Inzunza Carried, by unanimous vote. 17. Paradise Valley Hospital Outpatient Facility ($200,000) ACTION: No action taken. Mayor Waters requested Community Development Commission Director Mr. Peterson to get the detail information on the above action, back to Council by Friday, December 23, 1988. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:50 p.m. CITY MANAGER - No report CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report MAYOR GRAND JURY REQUEST. 31. SUBJECT: Grand Jury Request RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters read a letter he wrote dated December 14, 1988 which was sent to Council members along with copies of information he intended to forward to the Grand Jury. He requested any input the Council members might wish to add. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Mayor's response being sent as is. Carried, by unanimous vote. CITY TOUR 32. SUBJECT: Field Trip/Workshop for City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters stated that he will be adjourning the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10 to Wednesday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. for a field trip/workshop. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried, by unanimous vote. Book 70/Page 197 12/20/88 STATE WATER RESOURCES CTRL BRD HRGS 34. SUBJECT: State Water Resources Control Board Hearings. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters said he discussed the letter received by the City with the Sweetwater Authority who received the same letter and is preparing to respond to it They are trying to get all the cities to join with them and support their recommendations ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, that we go along with the Sweetwater Authority recommendations. Carried, by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Della said he had received inquiries/complaints about a newspaper recycling bin located at 8th and "D" in the parking lot and requested Mr. Post look into this. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SAMOAN COMMUNITY Mrs. Tuvano of San Diego, was present and introduced herself as a representative of the Samoan Community of National City. She explained that her community had many needs which were not being met She requested assistance in obtaining a sidewalk for their newly established church at 8th and "R". Mayor Waters asked City_ Manager McCabe to communicate with Mrs. Tuvano and identify the needs of her community. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to dispense with the Regular City Council Meetings of December 27, 1988 and January 3, 1989; Adjournment to Regular Meeting, January 10, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Carried, by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. 6,1A ctiv„P CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 10, 1989. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.