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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 06-23 CC MINBook 68/Page 173 6/23/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA J U N E 23, 1987 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, Mc Cabe, 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 Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 1987 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented plaques to Public Works Director Williams and Parks & Recreation Director Ruiz for the outstanding job done by their departments during the Maytim e Band Review. Mayor Waters, on behalf of the DAR, presented an American flag to Ken and Terry Jacquot, caretakers of the Kimball House. Mayo Waters presented a Certificate to Kristie Wilkerson, Girl Scout Troop #205, who has qualified for the Silver Leadership Award. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, the City Clerk go ahead and read the Proclamations. Carried by unanimous vote. I The Proclamation declaring the week of June 22, 1987 to be "HIRE —A —YOUTH WEEK" was read in full. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamation to Christine Leonard, Private Industry Council. The Proclamation declaring the week of June 21-28, 1987 to be "AMATEUR RADIO WEEK" was read in full. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamation to a member of the South Bay Amateur Radio Society CITY FACILITY/GYNMASIUM Mayor Waters reported that the plaque honoring former Councilman Camacho will be installed at the new gymnasium on Thursday at 3:00 p.m., which was Mr. Camacho's Birthday. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS POST OFFICE WARREN NIELSON was present and gave Council members copies of the revised drawing proposed for the National City Post Office parking lot, utilizing the additional space to be gained if the Post Office purchases land adjacent to the east. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT ANNIE CAMACHO, 1937 "A" Ave., was present and spoke of Project Read and their Chili Cook —off on J my 25, and requested permission to serve beer and wine. Mayor Waters requested Item No. 28 be considered at this tim e. --J Book 68/Page 174 6/23/87 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 28. SUBJECT: The request of the National City Public Library for a Temporary Use Permit for Project Read Chili Cook —off on July 25, 1987, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Kimball Park. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC shall be available every 50'; flam mables shall be stored in an approved manner; overtime on Saturday required for ten electrical outlets to be available on ballfield. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Camacho was advised to send a written request for permission to serve beer and wine. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred to staff with a letter from Project Read or Mrs. Camacho concerning alcoholic beverages being served in the park. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIMS MARCELL0 ? , 1919 Terry Lane, was presented and requested permission to speak on Item 25. Mr. ? was advised he could speak when this item came up on the agenda. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 31. SUBJECT: The Planning Department's request for Council approval of revised plans for an elderly care facility within the 2500 block of Highland Ave., east side; C UP-1987-3; Applicant: Nationwide Enterprises, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve plans as revised. A CTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,325 through 15,344) Councilman Dalla requested that Items 16 & 19 be considered separately. Councilman VanDeventer requested that Item 5 be considered separately. Mayor Waters requested that Item 15 be considered separately. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except Items Nos. 5, 15, 16 & 19) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY86-87 1. Resolution No. 15,325, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SPEED SURVEY." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY86-87 2. Resolution No. 15,326, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING PLAN CHECKING REVOLVING FUND." Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 3. Resolution No. 15,327, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY86-87 — CITY FACILITY/FIRE STATION 4. Resolution No. 15,328, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REMODELING AND ADDITION TO HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 996)." CONTRACT — CITY FACILITY/FIRE STATION 6. Resolution No. 15,330, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE REMODELING AND ADDITION TO HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 996)." Adopted. See above. Book 68/Page 175 6/23/87 CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 15,331, "A RESOLTUION DECLARING BAYLESS STATIONERS AND SAN DIEGO JANITOR SUPPLY THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BAYLESS STATIONERS AND SAN DIEGO JANITOR SUPPLY." (for office and janitorial supplies) Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY86-87 8. Resolution No. 15,332, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF RESERVE FUNDS." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 9. Resolution No. 15,333, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF INTERSECTION WARNING SIGNS (W-9) ON 18TH STREET FOR BOTH EAST AND WESTBOUND TRAFFIC, WEST AND EAST OF PROSPECT STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COM MITTEE 87-28)." Adopted. See above. STREET 10. Resolution No. 15,334, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING CHANGING THE RANCHO DE LA NACION STREET TO AN ALLEY STATUS AND REMOVAL OF THE STREET NAME SIGNS (Traffic Safety Committee-87-27)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 11. Resolution No. 15,335, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS ON BOTH LEGS OF 'E' AND 'F' AVENUES AT THEIR INTERSECTION WITH 5TH STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 87-26)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 12. Resolution No. 15,336, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE 'DISABLED PERSONS PARKING POLICY'. Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 13. Resolution No. 15,337, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF METERING DEVICES TO MEASURE SEWAGE FLOW." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — STREET — FLOOD CONTROL 14. Resolution No. 15,338, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ROCA CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROCA CONSTRUCTION, INC." (street and drainage improvements at the intersections of Plaza Blvd. and Highland Ave., and Plaza Blvd. and Harbison Ave.) Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17. Resolution No. 15,341, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 WEST 30TH STREET; APPLICANT: RICHARD GERACE, CASE FILE NO. CUP-1987-1)." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY86-87 — CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER 18. Resolution No. 15,342, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ROOF IMPROVEMENTS (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 992)." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER 20. Resolution No. 15,344, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 AND 5 FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ROOF IMPROVEMENTS (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 992)." Adopted. See above. Book 68/Page 176 6/23/87 CONTRACT — STREET IMPROVEMENTS — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. Resolution No. 15,329, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ALLEY CONSTRUCTION NO. 26 FROM 8TH TO 9TH STREET BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AND HOOVER AVENUE (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1000)." Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain because he is involved with the property next door. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,329 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 15. Resolution No. 15,339, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR FIVE NEW DWELLING UNITS WITH ONE EXISTING RESIDENCE TO REMAIN AT 1426-1434 EAST 7TH STREET, APPLICANT: ERNEST M. STANLEY, CASE FILE NO. PD-3-87." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,339 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Pruitt. Nays: Waters. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 16. Resolution No. 15,340, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ELDERLY CARE FACILITY WITH LIMITED HEALTH CARE, COMMON DINING FACILITIES AND 151 BEDROOM SUITES ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET SOUTH OF 24TH STREET, APPLICANT: NATIONWIDE ENTERPRISES, INC., CASE FILE NO. CUP-1987-3." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,340 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. PARKING/TRAFFIC 19. Resolution No. 15,343, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF 'NO PARKING' SIGNS ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE, 4TH AND 5TH STREET (Traffic Safety Committee-87-21)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, we adopt the Resolution with the exception of the portion that relates to 4th and 5th Streets. John Alva (member of the Traffic Safety Committee), was present and explained his canvass of the motels affected. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over for two weeks and staff go out there and talk to the motel owners and come back with a report. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — HEALTH 21. "An Ordinance of the City of National City adopting San Diego County Ordinance No. 7299 (New Series) relating to health, sanitation and land use fees, and amending Ordinance No. 1887." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, this be set for public hearing (4.Lly__1A). Carried by unanimous vote. (Later changed to 7/28/87) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION MUNI CODE 22. Ordinance No. 1921, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.10 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1339, AND REPEALING NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.16." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1921 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGIIIT 23. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 49, dated June 9, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of ;120,497.96 (Warrants Nos. 96823 through 96929) and Book 68/Page 177 6/23/87 24. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 50, dated June 16, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $293,860.42 (Warrants Nos. 96930 through 97035), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending June 1, 1987, in the amount of $317,594.55. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 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, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 25. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages of Juan Gutierrez. Marcello ? was present and inquired if this claim would be paid. City Attorney Eiser outlined the procedure for handling claims. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends the Claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 26. SUBJECT: Application for Person Transfer, Type 20, Off —Sale Beer and Wine License, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold, of Cuc T. Tran and Phuong N. Vo, dba William Market, 1245—B Highland Ave. RECOM MENDATION: Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection; the Police Dept. recommends this license be protested; this business is a convenience type store and is obviously prim arily dependent upon pedestrian traffic for customers; many of those pedestrians are elem entary, junior high and high school students, enroute to or from schools. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, we protest this particular license based on the concerns expressed by the Police Dept. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Mayor Waters said he would abstain because this business is two blocks away from his businesses. ACTION: Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 27. SUBJECT: The request of Southwestern College for a Temporary Use Permit to go through the City for their "Super Marathon For Peace", a fundraiser to benefit crippled children, to be held on July 6, 1987, from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m., and July 7, 1987, from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m.; waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recom mends approval subject to the following: public liability insurance required, with the City as named insured. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 28. SUBJECT: The request of the National City Public Library's Project Read for a Temporary Use Permit for a fundraising event to be held on July 25, 1987, fro m 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kimball Park. See Public Oral Communications. BUDGET FY86-87 29. SUB J E CT: The request of the National City Girl's Softball League for a donation to help purchase new equipment. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we give $250. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY86-87 30. SUBJECT: The request of the National City Swim Team Club for financial assistance for the installation of anchors for the platforms and to help upgrade the City's swim ming pool facility. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIM ONY: John Reese, President, National City Swim Club, was present and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, we give $250. Mr. Reese was advised to go to the service clubs for additional funds needed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page 178 6/23/87 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 31. SUBJECT: The Planning Department's request for Council approval of revised plans for an elderly care facility within the 2500 block of Highland Ave., east side; C UP-1987-3; Applicant: Nationwide Enterprises, Inc. See above. FINANCE MGMT 32. SUB J E C T: The Finance Director's Cash and Investm ent Reports as of May 31, 1987. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends these reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 33. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report of the Traffic Safety Committee meeting of May 13, 1987. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, we accept and file this report, deleting the Roosevelt Ave. part of that (Old Business Item No. 87-21). Carried by unanimous vote. ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT 34. The City Engineer's report on the application for Encroachment Approval Agreement at 541 "V" Ave., Castle Manor. (Fence was constructed and encroaches on the public right—of—way along the south line of 5th St., east of "V" Ave., approximately 2-3' at the east end.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the application be denied and Council order the fence be realigned. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation that we reject this application and ask them to remove the fence and put it on private property. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Van Deventer. CITY FACILITY/POLICE FACILITY 35. SUB J E CT: City Council Workshop to review proposal from Starboard Development Company. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recom mends the workshop be scheduled for July 7, 1987 at 3:00 p.m. in the large conference room. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 36. SUB J E CT: The request of Edco Disposal for trash service rate increase ($.50/mo. for residential customers and 7.8% for commercial customers). RECOM MENDATION: Directors of Finance and Public Works recommend the new rates be approved. TESTIM ONY: Ed Burr, President, Edco Disposal, was present to answer Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 37. SUBJECT: San Diego Association of Governments' request for City participation in the cost of monitoring the Sander Certification Process. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends that National City not participate. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY86-87 38. SUBJECT: The City Clerk's request to purchase needed items (two stenographic chairs for use in City Council Chambers and one Leading Edge computer), using FY86-87 Budget funds not expended. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the City Clerk's request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. Book 68/Page 179 6/23/87 CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Asst. City Manager Bolint reported that subsequent to the the posting of the agenda, it was brought to his attention that Council's action on June 9 to approve the Lions' Club 4th of July did not include a specific approval for their beer sales. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we determine that the need to take action arose after the agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 227 The City Clerk reported the opening of sealed bids for Water Improvements, "I" Ave., 24th to 26th Streets, 1911 Act District No. 227, Specification No. 1006, on June 22, saying as of 3:00 p.m. one bid only was received from Mur Vic Construction Co. in the amount of $38,635; a second bid was received by the City Clerk at 3:05 p.m.; this bid had been turned in prior to 3:00 p.m. at the Finance Dept. in error; both the advertising and the bid form itself read "shall be delivered to the City Clerk of the City of National City on or before 3:00 p.m., June 22, 1987 at the office of said City Clerk in the City Hall of the City of National City, CA"; the City Attorney advised that the second bid from Metter Construction Co., in the amount of $37,850, did not qualify. MAYOR PARKING/TRAFFIC Mayor Waters reported receipt of a letter from the Texas Liquor Store, Alpha Beta, Deli Restaurant and the surrounding businesses who have signed a petition against (Planning Commission) Resolution 55-85 which assigned parking spaces to the church; this has created parking problems in the area; he will refer this letter to the City Manager; Council members should go out there and talk to those people. CITY COUNCIL PARKING/TRAFFIC — PERSONNEL 39. SUBJECT: A letter from the Traffic Safety Committee to the City Council (acknowledging the excellent work and cooperation they receive from staff). Councilman Dalla asked that the letter be included in the minutes by reference (See Exhibit "A" attached). Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this letter be included in the record. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC RELATIONS 40. SUBJECT: Discussion of City Council Holiday Greetings Section in the November/December issue of National City Today. RECOMMENDATION: Councilman Pruitt said it has come to his attention that additional money was left from the 86-87 budget that would allow for an additional National City Today newsletter to go out; it is his recommendation that the letter go out the week before Thanksgiving, addressing those projects that have been ongoing and those that are proposed ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, this item be scheduled for a future agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pruitt introduced his wife and mother—in—law who were present in the audience. Councilman Van Deventer said it has been called to his attention that we turned down the parking of motor homes on 30th, and there is a mini —storage on 30th St. that has open parking; our Ordinance requires it to be totally screened, but this is only screened on the 30th St. cul—de—sac; there is no screening on the back side at all; he would like staff to look into that and bring a report back. PERSONNEL Councilman Dalla said the newspaper printed an article on Sunday regarding the Police Department's request for additional people; one of the statements indicate that the City Manager talked to Council members privately and convinced them that we could not afford the new police officers; the City Manager has made no effort to convince him. Book 68/Page 180 6/23/87 BD/COM M Vice Mayor Cooper reported there are some vacancies on Boards/Commissions/Committees; he would like to have this put on the next agenda so Council can take action and advise the Clerk to do the necessary advertising. Mayor Waters said earlier in the meeting, Warren Nielson gave Council members a revised copy of the Post Office Plan; Mr. Nielson used his (Mayor's) name on this and that is serious business; representing the Mayor without permission is possibly enough to get someone arrested. Mr. Waters asked the City Clerk to read into the record his response to Mr. Nielson (See Exhibit "B" attached). EXECUTIVE SESSION — PERSONNEL — LITIGATION SUBJECT: Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and closed session for potential litigation under Government Code Sections 54956.9(A) and 54956.9(B)(1), Claim of lone Campbell. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into closed session at 8:43 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:52 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 3:00 p.m., July 7, 1987, workshop session to discuss the proposed police facility. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned.. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:55 p.m. CITY CLERK i The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 7, 1987. Corrections No corrections MAY R CITY OF NA ION AL CITY, CALIFORNIA Exhibit "A" Book 68/Page 181 June 10, 1987 City Council of the City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 92050 Gentlemen: The members of the Traffic Safety Committee felt that we should advise you of the excellent work that the City Staff provides us. The City Engineer, Jerry Stafford and his Assistant Cameron Berkuti prepare very useful presentations and the Director of Public Works, Curt Williams and his assistant Victor Hernandez willingly share their expertise with the committee. Members of the Police Department, currently Sgt. Coyle have also been very helpful in our effort to address the traffic problems of this City. We greatly appreciate their cooperation. We want you to know that we feel the staff that works with us is outstanding, and please, I mustn't forget our Secretary Tessie Gasmin, she does an excellent job. Sincerely Kathl en van Aru Chaff man o;fie Traffic Safety Committee City of National City Office of the Mayor, 1243 National City Blvd., National City, CA 92050-4397 (619) 336-4230 George H. Waters —Mayor June 19, 1987 Mr. Warren A. Nielsen 3885 Birch San Diego, CA Dear Mr. Nielsen: Exhibit "B" Book .68/Page 182 It has recently come to my attention that you have prepared and distributed plans for revised parking facilities at the National City post office. I am greatly disturbed by the fact that you have represented these plans as being proposed or endorsed by me, when you are well aware that I have not previously seen these plans much less proposed or endorsed them. I demand that you correct the false impression which you have created by contacting all persons with whom you have communicated regarding the proposed plans, and advising them that I did not propose the plans nor do I endorse them. You are also directed to cease and desist from using my name in connection with these plans. I intend to inquire into the legal ramifications of your actions, and I assure you that I will not tolerate further actions of this nature on your part. Very truly yours, GDORG H. WATERS Mayor GHW:ng