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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 10-13 CC MINBook 69/Page 6 (r) 10/13/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 13, 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 Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by the Rev. Gary Craft, Lord's Harborlight Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meetings of September 29, 1987 and October 6, 1987 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of these Proclamations. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 19-24, 1987 to be "WATER AWARENESS WEEK". Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and presented it to Garry Butterfield, Manager, Sweetwater Authority. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 25-31, 1987 to be "DRUG AWARENESS WEEK". Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and presented it to David. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOM MENDATION: The Mayor recommends that Gloria Bird be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, this be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters said we have one vacancy each on the Civil Service Commission and the Traffic Safety Committee; since we did not get applications as a result of the advertising, Council should talk to people and encourage them to apply. POST OFFICE Mayor Waters said he received word from the post office that they went out to bid today to find property to expand our post office parking. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STREET WARREN NIELSEN, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, was present and spoke about the need for sidewalks & signal lights near Ira Harbison School. Book 69/Page 7 10/13/87 ZONE RONALD MAZE, 3401 Eleanor Place, was present and requested that Item 21 be considered early in the evening. Mayor Waters said he intended to bring that up following Public Oral Communications. ZONE - SIGNS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEVE M C P HE RSON, Auto Locators, 1705 National City Blvd., was present and said he has been denied a iicensesbecause of signs and murals at his business. Mr. Mc Pherson showed pictures of his business and the neighboring buildings; he would like to have this brought back on a subsequent agenda, and to have Councit's approval for the artwork on his building. Mr. McPherson submitted a petition signed by the businesses in the area approving the artwork. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he owns property in this area and he would not be discussing the matter or voting. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, this be put on next week's agenda for discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. ZONE 21. SUB JE CT: Petition from residents requesting Zone Change, 1400-1500 block of East 7th St. RECOMMENDATION: None. A CTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by , we refer this to the Planning Commission to set for public hearing, and they will notify everyone on that street in writing. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,433 through 15,435) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 1. Resolution No. 15,433, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL CROSSING WARNING SIGNS (W66 AND W66A) AND 'SPEED LIMIT 35 MPH' SIGN (R2) ON 18TH STREET BETWEEN ORANGE STREET AND RACHAEL AVENUE (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 87-58)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 2. Resolution No. 15,434, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON BOTH LEGS OF 'E' AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 7TH STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 87-60-1)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 3. Resolution No. 15,435, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON BOTH LEGS OF 'K' AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 21ST STREET (TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 87-53)." Adopted. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT - CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 13, dated September 29, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $173,219.87 (Warrants Nos. 98267 through 98335) and 5. WARRANT R E G ISTE R NO. 14, dated October 6, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $195,353.18 (Warrants Nos. 98336 through 98421). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 98415. ACTION: Warrants (except No. 98415) ratified by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanD eventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 98415 ratified by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Book 69/Page 8 (r) 10/13 /87 CLAIMS 6. SUBJECT: Application for Leave to Present Late Claim and Claim of David Davenport. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES 7. SUBJECT: Application for Type 41, on —sale beer and wine license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold; Applicants: J une T. and Ying P. Tsoi, 2424 Hoover, Bldg. 5A, Suites F & P, dba New China Inn. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES 8. SUBJECT: Application for Type 41, Person Transfer, on —sale beer and wine type license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold; Applicants: Francesco and Rosa Papasodero, dba Munna's Pizza, 1467 E. Plaza Blvd. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES 9. SUBJECT: Application for Type 20, original liquor license, off —sale beer and wine type license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold; Applicant: Hickory Farms, Inc. (P-12), 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., Suite 2028. RECOMMENDATION: Police and Building Departments state no grounds for objection; the Planning Dept. recommends that Council protest this license until such time as the applicant obtains a CUP. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this license be protested until the applicant obtains a CUP. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CITY —OWNED PROPERTY — CITY FACILITY/GOLF COURSE 10. SUBJECT: A letter from Mr. David R. A. Smith of Randolph, Alexander and Smith Property Management Co. (Las Palmas Condominiums, 24th & Newell) regarding proposals for land exchange and use of land by Easement or Lease. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Earl Brooks, Vice President, Randolph, Alexander and Smith Property Management, 815 Third Ave., Chula Vista, was present, displayed a drawing, outlined their proposals and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be referred to staff to bring back a report. Carried by unanimous vote. POST OFFICE 11. SUBJECT: A petition from Mr. Warren Nielsen regarding improved parking at National City's Main Post Office. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Warren Nielsen, 2108 Harrison Ave. was present and outlined the background of the proposed improvements for the post office parking lot; Book 69/Page 9 (r) 10/13/87 Mayor Waters asked Mr. Nielsen if he could meet with the City Attorney tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ACTION: None. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 12. SUBJECT: Letter from Herman Baca, Committee on Chicano Rights, Inc. regarding a complaint from David Avalos against the National City Police Dept. and the City of National City in regard to protecting the safety and welfare of residents of the west side. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Herman Baca, 105 S. Harbison, was present and requested permission for other interested citizens to speak. The following people addressed the issue: Ruben Rubio, 1739 Cleveland Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Margaret Avalos Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Av. David Avalos, 708 'D' Av. Herman Baca, 105 S. Harbison Terry Hanks, 1005 Buena Vista Spring Valley Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:59 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. OTHER BUSINESS PARKING/TRAFFIC 13. SUBJECT: The report of the Traffic Safety Committee from their meeting of September 10, 1987. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recom mends that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 14. SUBJECT: The report of the Traffic Safety Committee concerning traffic circulation improvements on east —west City streets (Traffic Safety Com mittee 87-51). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recom mends that the report be received and filed. (Discussion re need for improvements in north —south circulation, or the Book 69/Page 10 10/13/87 entire City. There appeared to be consensus that consideration would be given to a City—wide study at budget time.) ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 15. SUBJECT: Report on Petition for 1911 Act improvement of portions of "V" Ave. and 7th St. (received by the City Clerk and referred to the Engineering Dept.) RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends that Council ratify the City Clerk's action. 16. The City Engineer's report on feasibility of petition for 1911 Act improvement, "V" Ave. and 7th St. RE CO M M E N D A TION: Staff recommends that Council accept the Certificate of the Engineer and direct the project to proceed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we ratify the City Clerk's action, accept the Certificate of the Engineer, and direct the project to proceed. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY87-88 17. SUB JE CT: The Administrative Assistant's report on City donations (made to various organizations over the past several years). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt a specific policy for multiple donations to "umbrella" groups (organizations with sub —groups or clubs) and instruct staff to include any changes in the Policy Manual update. Mayor Waters assigned Vice Mayor Cooper and Councilman Van Deventer to review the Policy Manual and come back in 30 days with any recommended changes. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 18. SUB JE CT: Request for public fireworks display for Sweetwater High School Homecoming Football Game on October 16, 1987. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 19. SUBJECT: The request of Maharlika Seniors Fellowship of San Diego, Inc. for a Temporary Use Permit for their Filipino Cultural Parade (motorcade along "D" Ave., 8th St., National City Blvd., Plaza Blvd., Highland Ave., ending at St. Mary's Parish Hall) on October 18, 1987, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: Applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and public liability insurance, naming the City as additional insured; Sgt. Coyle to obtain officers for traffic control. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved subject to all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 20. SUBJECT: The request of the Centennial Committee/Chamber of Commerce for a Temporary Use Permit for a concert and picnic, sponsored by the Unified Port District, to be held at Kimball Park on Sunday, October 18, 1987, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.; waiver of fees is also requested. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: Applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and public liability insurance, naming the City as additional insured; Parks & Recreation Dept. will coordinate exact layout and equipment needed; Fire Dept. permit will be required for any cooking booths. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved subject to all conditions of staff, and in case of inclement weather, the Community Bldg. may be used (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. Book 69/Page 11 10/13/87 OTHER STAFF The City Clerk reported the City of Poway is hosting the League of California Cities meeting on Thursday, and inquired if anyone from National City planned to attend. She was advised that no one would be attending. MAYOR PERSONNEL Mayor Waters spoke of the going —away party today for Millie Valdez (Exec. Asst. to Mayor, Council and City Attorney), with most of the employees attending, and said Council would like to take a look at possible changes in the office; he, Councilman Dalla, the City Manager and the City Attorney will meet tomorrow at 4:00 and go over these things; in the meantime, he would like the rest of the Council to voice their opinions. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS — SCHOOLS Mayor Waters said he has set up a joint meeting with the School Board on November 17, immediately after the 4:00 Council meeting. POLICE PROTECTION Mayor Waters reported there were 16 cars stolen in National City in one week, and he feels that is excessive; he would like the Police Chief to do some thinking on how we can curb that. POLICE PROTECTION Mayor Waters said he has noticed excessive parking on Highland on Saturday nights; he counted 65 pick—up trucks, and the drivers are yelling at people going up and down the street; he does not want to see a recurrence of the problems we had a few years ago. CITY COUNCIL ZONE 21. SUBJECT: Petition from Residents requesting Zone Change — 1400-1500 block of E. 7th St. See above. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., October 20, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:21 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of October 20, 1987. Corrections No corrections —y— AY1R CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA