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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 02-03 CC MINBook 68/Page 37 2/3/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 3, 1987 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, McCabe, Post, Stafford. 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. Bill Ward, Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1987, the special meeting of January 15, 1987, and the regular meetings of January 20 and January 27, 1987 be held over. Mayor Waters said if there is no objection they will be held over. There was no objection. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruiitt, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. The Proclamation declaring that February 9 through 13, 1987 be declared as "BURN AWARENESS WEEK" was presented. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamation to Charles Phillips, Burn Center. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. PERSONNEL Mayor Waters presented a 25—year service pin to Sgt. Frank Chennelle, citing his outstanding service, his representation on PORAC and his rise within that organization. The Mayor introduced Mrs. Frank Chennelle, who was present in the audience. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BD COMM SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor's recommendation that Maria S. Lozano be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Mayor Waters introduced Mrs. Maria Lozano, who was present in the audience. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION GEORGE WEBSTER, National City Centennial Committee, was present and said arrangements have been made through the offices of Senator Deddeh and Assemblym an Peace for the Mayor to visit Sacramento on Monday, February 9 to receive a Proclamation recognizing the City's Centennial. Mr. Webster was advised that a special City Council meeting was scheduled for that day, and it is important that all Councilmembers attend. Mr. Webster advised that the m eeting in Sacram ento could be rescheduled to March 2. Mr. Webster outlined the upcoming Centennial activities and encouraged all members of Council to attend the monthly committee meetings and take part in the activities. It was suggested that Centennial banners and bumper stickers be made available without charge to the public and that some sort of display signs be placed around the City to remind residents of the Centennial. EXECUTIVE SESSION — LITIGATION Mayor Waters requested an Executive Session. City Attorney Eiser said the closed session would be to discuss pending litigation (Austin vs the City of National City and Chifulio vs the City of National City), and is authorized by Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Executive Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Council went into Executive Session at 4:28 p.m. Book 68/Page 38 2/3/87 Council reconvened at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Absent: VanDeventer. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,201 through 15,209) Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Councilman Pruitt requested that No. 1 be considered separately. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions (except No. 1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CITY FACILITY/LIBRARY 2. Resolution No. 15,202, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN COMMEMORATION OF ELLEN BAEDER, FORMER CITY LIBRARIAN." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY86-87 — CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER 3. Resolution No. 15,203, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF COUNCIL CHAMBER SIGNAL LIGHTS." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 4. Resolution No. 15,204, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE PLAT FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUM BER 228 ALLEY NO. 35, CIVIC CENTER DRIVE TO 14TH/HARDING TO WILSON." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 5. Resolution No. 15,205, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS —ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 228 ALLEY NO. 35, CIVIC CENTER DRIVE TO 14TH/HARDING TO WILSON." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — PARKING/TRAFFIC 6. Resolution No. 15,206, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING THE SWEETWATER VALLEY TRAFFIC STUDY." Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. Resolution No. 15,207, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20 LIQUOR LICENSE) AS AN INCIDENTAL USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MARKET AT 2220 E. PLAZA BLVD., SUITE A, CASE FILE NO. CUP-1986-18." Adopted. See above. PROPERTY ABATEMENT 8. Resolution No. 15,208, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DENYING APPEAL OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE ONE ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE 1966 FORD (CALIF. LICENSE NO. SLS 881) AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 3133 E. 2ND STREET (APPELLANT — TEDDY BRADT; CASE FILE NO. ZV-81- 144)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — TRANSPORTATION/NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 9. Resolution No. 15,209, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE REVISED MASTER TRANSFER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1987." Adopted. See above. CLAIMS 1. Resolution No. 15,201, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO ALLOW, COMPROMISE OR SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,628." Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, this be held over for one week (to determine the frequency staff expects this type of thing to occur). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Book 68/Page 39 2/3 /87 ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. MUNI CODE — FEES 10. "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City amending Chapter 4.34 of the National City Municipal Code relating to developer fees to provide school facilities." NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT 11. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 30, dated January 27, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of ;265,070.70 (Warrants Nos. 95120 through 95196). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends 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, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: VanDeventer. CLAIMS 12. SUBJECT: Claims for Damages of: Robert W. Bennett. 13. Bruce and Rita Eckert, and 14. Randall M. Crowell, Karl F. Turban and Linda G. Udo RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. PERMITS AND LICENSES 15. SUB JE CT: Person Transfer of Type 21, off —sale general type license, authorizing the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold; applicant: Safeway Store 23, Inc., 1220 Plaza Blvd. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY86-87 16. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from the National City American Little League to help defray expenses of insurance and equipment. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Mo ved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, we donate ;250. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. OTHER BUSINESS STREET TREES 17. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removal (Two pepper trees at 2000 McKinley Ave.). RECOMMENDATION: The Street Tree and Parkway Com mittee recom mends approval of the street tree removals; staff recommends ratification of the Stree Tree and Parkway Committee's action. A CTION: Mo ved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. PARKING/TRAFFIC 18. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of December 10, 1986. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, the report be accepted and filed. TESTIM ONY: City Engineer Stafford spoke of Item. No. 86-116, saying he would like to bring this item back to Council in two weeks with a firm recom mendation on whether or not the resident can build the fence. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the motion be amended to hold Item No. 86-116 over for two weeks. Motion and amendment carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. Book 68/Page 40 2/3/87 CITY COUNCIL MTG REGS/SCH 19. SUBJECT: Scheduling of City Council Workshop Session on Proposed Police Facility and the City's Administrative Assistant/Public Information Officer Position. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends Council adjourn to Monday, February 9, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center upstairs conference room for the workshop session. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the workshop be scheduled for February 9 at 3:30 p.m. City Attorney Eiser said he would like to add the matter of Rte. 252 as an additional agenda item. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, the motion be amended to include this item on the agenda. Motion and amendment carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 20. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's Report on Feasibility of Petition, District 228, Alley No. 35, Civic Center Drive to 14th St./Harding to Wilson St. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council accept the Certificate of the Engineer and direct the project to proceed. A CTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, we accept the Certificate of the Engineer and direct the project to proceed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. CITY FACILITY/GYMNASIUM 21. SUBJECT: Me morial Plaque — J. Louis Camacho Recreation Center (Mr. Hap Bledsoe, who was a classmate of Mr. Camacho at Sweetwater High School, has offered to donate a memorial plaque.). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends approval and proceed with ordering from Mr. Bledsoe. A CTIO N: Mo ved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. PARKING/TRAFFIC 22. SUBJECT: Speed Bumps on "A" Ave. between 22nd & 24th Streets RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that reinstallation of the speed bumps on "A" Ave. be delayed for three months while the cost and effectiveness of speed bumps is evaluated for this location. Discussion. The City Engineer suggested that if the contractor were totally relieved of liability in the matter of the speed bumps, he would probably install them. A CTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, we proceed with the recommendation of staff and look further into the humps, and schedule this to come back within thirty days with some information, and at the same time, staff get together with the contractor and discuss the possibility of some modification of the contract to include installation of the speed bumps/humps. Vice Mayor Cooper said he would like to amend the motion to direct the City Engineer to come back with a report on what the contractor says before he (contractor) leaves this job. Mayor Waters advised the City Engineer to go back and read the Council minutes so he would know why Council approved the speed bumps. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. TRANSPORTATION/NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 23. SUBJECT: Proposed Realignment of National City Transit's Route 604 (Sundays only). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. Book 68/Page 41 2/3/87 MAYOR 24. SUB JE CT: Centennial Mural on Palm Ave. between Plaza Blvd. and 16th St. (The Mayor has received calls objecting to the mural.) RECOM MEND ATION: The Mayor would like the opinions of other Councilm embers. Vice Mayor Cooper said he was approached by the Citizens Action League, who does not want Council to have it removed; they would like to put some money into the project and have the artist clean it up so it can be read. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, staff work with the applicant, CA L and the artist, and see if it can be cleaned up to where it can be read, the names removed, and the mural to be the same as the drawing presented to Council, with a report to come back in two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. SURPLUS PROPERTY 25. SUB JE CT: Letter from Pacific Investm ents, Inc., inquiring when Assessor's Parcels 557-430-35 and 557-440-22, immediately south of Jimmy's Family Restaurant, would be put out to bid. RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor recom mended that subject letter be turned over to the Real Estate Committee for consideration. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, this be turned over to the Real Estate Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Waters spoke of a recent editorial in the local newspaper (criticizing Council, Mr. Peterson and the Redevelopment) saying the City has the most successful redevelopment project in the history of the State of California, and very close to it throughout the United States; we have put in a $200 million shopping center, the Town and Country, the Mile of Cars and the industrial area, and we got a lot of static (in the newspaper) over four blocks at 8th & National City Blvd.; the newspaper is trying to run the government and trying to force us to get in a hurry down there, and the minute we put a 25—cent business down there, we will get criticized for spending $2-3 million to clear a block and putting a fly—by—night business in; he hopes Council will bide their time; he wishes the newspaper would talk about Lemon Grove; they have had a piece of land cleared for redevelopment for twelve years and haven't done anything with it; our Council is a progressive Council who wants the City to progress, but we cannot progress with newapapers giving negative reports; if Council makes a mistake, they should be criticized, but if they are doing an outstanding job, they should be complimented. Mr. Waters continued, he wants to compliment the Star News for putting on the front page an article indicating that National City was selected by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the State of California as Project of the Month; National City was honored as having the most successful redevelopment in the State. CITY COUNCIL — No reports. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to 3:30 p.m., February 9, 1987, in the large conference room. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: VanDeventer. The meeting closed at 5:54 p.m. r CITY CLE RK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of 1. 26, , 1987. Corrections ✓ No corrections 4121 MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA