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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 08-04 CC MINBook 68/Page 209 8/4/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 4, 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 m embers 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 Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by Father William Ortman, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman VanDeventer requested that approval of the minutes be held over for one week because he has not had a chance to read them. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 1987 be held over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of August 17-23, 1987 to be "MUNICIPAL TREASURERS' WEEK" was presented. Mayor Waters requested that the City Clerk read the Proclamation in full. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamation to City Treasurer Del Redding. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION/CENTENNIAL GEORGE WEBSTER, National City Chamber of Commerce and BARBARA HUNSACKER, Chairman, Centennial Committee, were present and presented Resolutions from Assemblyman Peace and Senator Deddeh (honoring the City's Centennial) to Mayor Waters. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,372 through 15,384) Vice Mayor Cooper requested that No. 6 be considered separately; Councilman VanDeventer requested that Nos. 3 & 7 be considered separately. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions (except Nos. 3, 6 & 7) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 1. Resolution No. 15,372, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE ALLEY FROM 7TH TO 8TH STREET BETWEEN 'B' AND 'C' AVENUES AS 'ONE—WAY' IN THE SOUTH TO NORTH DIRECTION (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 87-16a)." Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL — ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2. Resolution No. 15,373, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPOINTING JERRY C. STAFFORD AS SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,338." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 — STREET 4. Resolution No. 15,375, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION." (Funds received from the State; it is required that the funds be spent for street maintenance and reconstruction within one year after receipt) Adopted. See above. Book 68/Page 210 8/4/87 BUDGET FY87-88 — RECORDS MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING 5. Resolution NO. 15,376, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR AE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — TRANSPORTATION/NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 8. Resolution No. 15,379, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO EXTEND ROUTE 602 TO PARADISE HILLS." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 9. Resolution No. 15,380, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE RETENTION OF SWOPE VALUATION, INC. FOR THE INVENTORY AND VALUATION OF THE FIXED ASSETS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. LOT SPLIT 10. Resolution No. 15,381, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR TWO PARCELS ON 0.45 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 16TH STREET, 132 FEET WEST OF EARLE DRIVE; APPLICANT: DON AYLES (ERB ENGINEERING) FOR ARMANDO A. BARTOLOME AND FU—HUA AND ANGELA TAO—SHUN HO, CASE FILE NO. LS-9-86." Adopted. See above. CITY CLERK 11. Resolution No. 15,382, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK." Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT — INSURANCE 12. Resolution No. 15,383, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NON— PROFIT CALIFORNIA CITIES MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY." Adopted. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT — WATER 13. Resolution No. 15,384, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMPLETION OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 225 3. Resolution No. 15,374, "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON, DISTRICT NO. 225, ALLEYS — 18TH STREET TO 22ND STREET WEST OF WILSON AVENUE." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,374 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 6. Resolution No. 15,377, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF 'NO PARKING' SIGNS ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO EIGHTH STREET." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,377 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. ENCROACHMENT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. Resolution No. 15,378, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT AT 726 WEST 19TH STREET AND 1842 MC KINLEY AVENUE (SPOUNIAS)." Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain because he is building the building. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,378 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Book 68/Page 211 8/4/87 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not part of the Consent Agenda) ELECTION/NOVEMBER 3, 1987 — CITY FACILITY/POLICE FACILITY 14. Resolution No. 15,385, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING THE POLICE FACILITY BOND PROPOSITION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSITION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,385 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion re authorizing rebuttal arguments which could turn into an exchange of personal accusations as opposed to a more objective type of argument, but it gives each side an additional opportunity to submit something for consideration. There was consensus not to allow rebuttals. The City Clerk said the deadline for filing the arguments for and against would be August 26; she will put the legal publications in Sunday's paper, in English and Spanish. BUDGET FY87-88 — COMMUNITY PROMOTION/CENTENNIAL 15. Resolution No. 15,386, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL CITY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,386 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE 16. "An Ordinance am ending Title 11 of the National City Municipal Code by adding Chapter 11.60 relating to interstate trucks." OLD BUSINESS RIGHT—OF—WAY — SIDEWALKS 17. SUBJECT: The Public Works Director's report on placement of "Plain Truth" newsstands (39 sites, only 13 to be active at any time, for a six —week period sometim e between now and December 16, 1987 after which all newsstands would be removed from the City). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the program be approved as requested, pending presentation and adoption of a City News Vending Stand Ordinance which is now under developm ent, and subject to the following conditions: 1. Only 13 of the 39 requested sites to be active at any given time; 2. At the end of the six —week period or December 16, 1987, whichever comes first, all newsstands will be removed; 3. Newsstands will be placed on the edge of the sidewalk away from the curb; 4. Newsstands will not be anchored or chained or affixed in any manner to public or private property; 5. Interim approval is granted pending development and adoption of a City Newsstand Ordinance; 6. Plain Truth magazine to provide evidence of public liability insurance with combined single limit of at least $300,000, with the City as named insured. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TRANSPORTATION 18. SUBJECT: Continued discussion on Trolley/Convention Center. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over until something further comes back. Motion and second withdrawn. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS 19. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 4, dated July 28, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $137,687.33 (Warrants Nos. 97495 through 97579). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Book 68/Page 212 8/4/87 CLAIMS 20. SUBJECT: The Claims for Damages of Celia Fernandez, Luz Coronado and Melisa Coronado. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES 21. SUB JE CT: Reconsideration of Liquor License Application, Original, Type 20, Off —sale beer and wine license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold, William H. Phillips, 2336 Highland Ave., dba Highland Arco. RECOM MENDATION: The Building Dept. states no grounds for objection; the Police Dept. recommends this license be protested based upon the premise that a business which prim arily caters to motorists should not advertise, display or sell alcoholic beverages; the Planning Dept. recommends this license be protested until such tim e as the applicant obtains a Conditional Use Permit. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, this application be approved after the applicant obtains a CUP. Motion was withdrawn. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, this liquor license be granted. Motion failed by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. TESTIM ONY: William Phillips, 2336 Highland Ave. was present and briefly outlined the background of this application, explaining the license has been in effect for a number of years —prior to the City Ordinance; it is a matter of dropping the one partner; the application had to be filed as an original because of Arco's requirement that only one name be signed to a lease. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, this be brought back to the floor for reconsideration. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Dalla, VanDeventer. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, to remove the protest on this liquor license. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Dalla, VanDeventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL 22. SUBJECT: The request of the Centennial Committee to hold Centennial Parade on Sunday, September 20, 1987 at 2:00 p.m., on Highland Ave., the City to provide bleachers, chairs, barricades, "No Parking" signs and clean—up. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval; Park & Recreation Dept. will coordinate parade with committee. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved with all stipulations of staff. TESTIM ONY: Edith Hughes, Centennial Committee, was present and said she has reserved the Community Bldg. to hold a reception for parade dignitaries and committee members in the Community Bldg. following the parade and requested a waiver of rental and custodial fees, and permission to serve alcohol within the park area. Mrs. Hughes was advised to submit a written request to Public Works. A CTION: Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this request be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 23. SUBJECT: A request from Robert L. Childers Co., Inc. for a Temporary Use Permit for the use of a trailer to be placed on the construction site at Harbison Village to serve as a sales and construction office from July 1, 1987 to February 1, 39, hours of operation to be 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. RECOMMEN DA"( ON: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: One 2A:10BC fire extinguisher shall be provided; consistent with Council action on July 21, 1987, time period shall be limited to a maximum of four months; all conditions of approval, as recom mended by the City Engineer and approved by Council (see Council minutes of 7/21/87) shall be satisfied prior to occupancy. Book 68/Page 213 8/4/87 ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 24. SUBJECT: A request from the American Legion for a Temporary Use Permit for their chili cook out to be held at 35 E. 18th St. parking lot from September 20 through September 21, 1987, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; waiver of fees is requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following condition: Fire extinguishers to be provided every 50'. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain because the American Legion is using his parking lot. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. BUDGET FY87-88 25. SUBJECT: A letter from Felipe Lopez, requesting City Council support and sponsorship of a new Winter Pony League. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIM ONY: Felipe Lopez, 220 44th St., San Diego, was present and asked Council to consider the Winter Pony League separately from the Summer Pony League. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we donate $250. Mr. Lopez was advised that the City would only make one donation to Pony League. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL 26. SUBJECT: The Public Works Director's report on a communication from Judy Boss regarding removal of Centennial Mural. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Mrs. Boss' plan (to repaint the wall by August 13). ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 27. SUBJECT: A request from Pacific Steel to temporarily expand their area devoted to scrap storage. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be denied. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. BUDGET FY87-88 28. SUBJECT: A request from the National City Quarterback Club for the City to purchase an ad in their 1987 Football Program at a cost of $250. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIM ONY: Rosalie Zarate, Secretary, Quarterback Club was present and thanked Council for their support. OTHER BUSINESS WEED ABATEMENT 29. SUBJECT: The Fire Marshal's report on weed abatement citation/notification (proposed for repeat offenders and scheduled for implementation for the 1988 Weed Abatement season). RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. STREET TREES 30. SUBJECT: The recommendations of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee (the following street tree removals: 126 W. 12th St., 2620 Virginia Dr., 2630 Virginia Dr. and 1926 "E" Ave.). RECOM MENDATION: The Street Tree and Parkway Committee recommends the above action be approved; staff recommends ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's action. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page 214 8/4/87 TRANSPORTATION/NCT 31. SUBJECT: National City Transit's report on Regional Bus Stop Program (one regional bus stop sign which all area transit operators can use). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends the report be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY LANDSCAPING 32. SUBJECT: The City Attorney's report on regulation of height of hedges. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: None. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY 33. SUBJECT: The City Attorney's report on Route 54. RECOMMENDATION: None. Mayor Waters spoke of Route 54, saying Chula Vista Mayor Cox asked for a letter supporting the completion of Route 54 and he (Mayor Waters) would like Council's authorization to write such a letter before the hearing on August 10; City Attorney Eiser will attend the hearing. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR REVENUE SHARING Mayor Waters said he received a telegram stating that on July 28, 1987, Judge Green, United States District Court, ruled that the administration must release the General Revenue Sharing monies to local governments; San Diego County will receive $11,174,000. POLITICAL SUPPORT Mayor Waters reported he received a letter from Senator Deddeh thanking Council for Resolution No. 15,320, supporting AB1710 and SB32; SB32 is scheduled for hearing on August 19. AREA DEVELOPMENT — MARINA Mayor Waters said he appeared before the Port Commission today regarding our CT (Commercial Tourist)/Marina combination; the Port Commission voted unanimously in favor of Council's request and will be looking for consultants. Mayor Waters said he met with some people affiliated with one of the banks re 18th & National City Blvd.; that piece of property is being purchased by the bank and plans will be submitted Friday; they will be building a two—story building to be used by the bank in relation to new and used cars. Mayor Waters said Far Western Bank has moved into the City recently (8th & and expects to do $60 million/year in business and bring in new business. AREA DEVELOPMENT — MARINA 34. SUBJECT: A Ietter from Jung/Brannen Associates regarding the Waterfront Development Project. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL HIGHWAY/FREEWAY Councilman Dalla inquired if SANDAG voted to give $1 Million toward Highway 52. Councilman VanDeventer replied they did; it is matching only; the proposal on all future construction projects will be in the form of matching funds only, or allocation of funds from local entities. Mr. Dalla said Highway 52 had the support of the media and legislators, and the San Diego City Council because they were the main proponents; it was presented as a regional issue; everyone made comments to the effect that it is important that regional issues be looked at, and not just City boundaries; it was because of congestion, pollution and danger that it was Book 68/Page 215 8/4/87 important to proceed with this highway that they need $200 million they don't have, and they don't have all the right—of—way; in contract to 252, where they have the right—of—way, they need $36 million, we get the congestion, pollution and the dangerous streets; in that situation, the media and other people, in their self— righteous efforts, were nowhere to be found when it came to 252. CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER Councilman Dalla said he would like the Public Relations person or whoever is appropriate, look at the trophy/display case in the Civic Center lobby to see if it can be put to some productive use relative to the Centennial; the case holds trophies that are 20—years old and older, and he would like to see it more current; he would like to refer this to the City Manager to bring back a report. Vice Mayor Cooper spoke of Mr. Dalla's comments, saying it seems that every board we serve on that is formed of the people of the City of San Diego, where they have a weighted vote, it seems to go this way; it is the San Diego Union and Tribune, not National City Union and Tribune; they do favor the City of San Diego; a year or so ago, the MTDB agreed to study the route into Santee, and Santee has some money to put into it; they agreed to study it at the same they studied going into Old Town; now the plans are to go into Mission Valley and on up north, and they are ignoring Santee. CITY FACILITY/CIVIC CENTER The City Clerk spoke of the display case, and requested that staff speak to her before anything is done; it was rearranged a couple of months ago; some of the items in there belong to individuals. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., August 11, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:18 p.m. ---c j CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of August 11, 1987. Corrections No corrections J k MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA