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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 11-10 CC MINBook 69/Page 18 (r) 11/10/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 10, 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 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 Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Dalla said he had some corrections for the minutes of the meetings of October 13 and October 20. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, these minutes be referred to the City Clerk to make the corrections. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Dalla said the minutes and the agenda should include the information that tapes of the meetings are available in the Library, and are available for sale. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this be referred to next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Proclamation by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. The Proclamation declaring the week of November 20-26, 1987 to be "FAMILY WEEK". Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and presented it to John Printer. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Appointment of Vice Mayor. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Michael R. Dalla be appointed Vice Mayor for a term beginning November 10, 1987 through November 10, 1988. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Mayor Waters spoke of the outstanding job Councilman Cooper has done as Vice Mayor this past year, and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VA RIANCE Alene Turner (representing National City Family Clinic), 4448 Caminito Fuerte, San Diego, was present and said she was told that the Planning Commission Resolution denying a Zone Variance for National City Family Clinic would be on tonight's agenda; she found out today that it was not, but there are people present who would like to address Council. Fred Sterling, 1317 'D' Ave., Alice Sterling, 1317 'D' Ave. and Brian Claussen, 3131 Valley Rd. were present to speak in favor of this variance. The City Clerk said, assuming this item is on next week's agenda and is appealed, it will be set for public hearing on December 8. CITY FACILITY/POLICE FACILITY HERMAN BACA, 105 S. Harbison, was present and spoke against building a new police facility until such time as fundamental changes are made in the attitude, professionalism, accountability and control in the Police Dept.; he also called for the firing of the Police Chief. Book 69/Page 19 (r) 11 /10/87 PROCLAMATIONS H. DONALD HUGHES, South Bay Division, Meals on Wheels, was present and said they need 100 volunteers, read a proposed Proclamation and requested that Council adopt same. Mr. Hughes was advised this would be on next week's agenda. POLICE FACILITY — BLDG CONDEMNATION A L F RED H L A W ATS C H, 905 E. 13th St., was present and said the people he has talked to are not against a new police facility, but disagreed with the method of financing. Mr. Hlawatsch advised Council that he is representing Ms. Inez Burns who has been ordered to tear down certain structures she has built; she is guilty and her conduct was flagrant, but he will be appealing on her behalf because he thinks there is a way for the City to get what it rightfully demands without having to tear the structures down. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BLOCK GRANT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Grantee Performance Reports, Com munity Development Block Grant Programs, 1986-1986 and 1986-1987 (The U.S. Housing and Urban Development requires annual Grantee Performance Reports for the CDBG Program). RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, Community Development Commission recommended that the hearing be held and then closed; there is a related Resolution on this agenda. Arnold Peterson, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, said the hearing was advertised and the report made available to the public. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Public Hearing be closed, we accept the report and move forward at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONE — MUNI CODE — PARKING/TRAFFIC 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code regarding parking requirements for shopping centers and commercial uses; Case File No. A-5-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval; staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The City Clerk reported the Certificates of Publication and Mailing were on file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be Closed and the amendment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONE — MUNI CODE 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Proposed amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to increase the minimum dwelling unit size in the Multi — Family Extendable (RM-1) Zone and for new condominium units in all zones; Case File No. A-7-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends approval; staff concurs with the Planning Com mission's recommendation. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed and staff's recommendations be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,439 through 15,450) Councilman Pruitt requested that No. 5 be considered separately. Vice Mayor Dalla requested that No. 13 be considered separately. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except Nos. 5 and 13) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. DEED * 4. Resolution No. 15,439, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (JERRICO, INC.)." Adopted. See above. * See Page 26(r) Book 69/Page 20 (r) 1 1 /10/87 DEED — STREET DEDICATION * Resolution No. 15,439—A, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY NAMING AND DEDICATING HIGHLAND AVENUE (JERRICO, INC.)." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 227 6. Resolution No. 15,441, "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON, DISTRICT NO. 227." Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BLOCK GRANT 7. Resolution No. 15,442, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT YEARS 1985-1987 AND AUTHORIZING FILING THEREOF." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 8. Resolution No. 15,443, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING CONTRACT (DISTRICT NO. 228) ALLEY 35 — CIVIC CENTER DRIVE TO 14TH/HARDING TO WILSON." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — SUBDIVISION 9. Resolution No. 15,444, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN E. M. STANLEY, DEVELOPER OF CITY'S PARCEL MAP NO. 1987-3—NC (1426, 1432 AND 1434 EAST 7TH STREET)." Adopted. See above. RIG HT —OF —WAY 10. Resolution No. 15,445, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE RIGHT—OF—WAY/UTILITY CERTIFICATE." (In order to obtain Federal authorization for construction funds) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNALS 11. Resolution No. 15,446, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT THREE LOCATIONS IN NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. POLICE PROTECTION 12. Resolution No. 15,447, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE SERVICES DIVISION COMMANDER TO APPLY FOR AN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT, AND TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT PROCEEDS." Adopted. See above. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 224 14. Resolution No. 15,449, "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON, DISTRICT NO. 224, 22ND STREET, 'J' TO 'K' AVENUE." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — POLICE PROTECTION — PORT DISTRICT 15. Resolution No. 15,450, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR POLICE PROTECTION SERVICES ON PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY IN NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. DEED *5. Resolution No. 15,440, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (FIRST SAMOAN METHODIST CHURCH)." Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,440 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. *See Page 26(r) Book 69/Page 21 (r) 1 1 /10/87 DEED — STREET DEDICATION * Resolution No. 15,440—A, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY NAMING AND DEDICATING 17TH STREET (FIRST SAMOAN METHODIST CHURCH)." Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,440—A be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY — LANDSCAPE 13. Resolution No. 15,448, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE FOR LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION — PLAZA BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 805 (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 1005)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,448 be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — PARKING/TRAFFIC 16. Ordinance No. 1931, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.16.010 (SPEED ZONES DESIGNATED) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON VARIOUS STREETS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 852, 1795, 1817, 1857, 1864 AND 1878." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1931 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Attorney advised that although the Ordinance is effective im mediately, it will be read a second time and adopted next week. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT 17. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 16, dated October 20, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of ;217,460.43 (Warrants Nos. 98530 through 98602), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending October 5, 1987, in the amount of $358,683.04, 18. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 17, dated October 27, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $137,968.15 (Warrants Nos. 98603 through 98675) and 19. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 18, dated November 3, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $212,470.57 (Warrants Nos. 98676 through 98741 [except 98677-831), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending October 19, 1987, in the amount of $348,674.53. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 20. SUBJECT: The Claim for Damages of Ted Bradt, dba Aaron Ambulance Service, 21. The Claim for Damages of Angela M. Sickler and 22. The Claim for Damages of Alice M. Ruehle. 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CITY FACILITY/POLICE FACILITY — POST OFFICE 23. SUBJECT: A request from Warren Nielsen to address Council regarding the Police Facility and post office parking. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Warren Nielsen, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, was present and explained why he opposed Proposition 0 and offered alternative suggestions. Mr. Nielsen urged Council to encourage the Post Office to make the necessary improvements to create an immediate ten additional parking spaces, and to continue negotiations to acquire the land necessary for expansion. ACTION: None. *See Page 26(r) Book 69/Page 22 (r) 11/10/87 OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 24. SUB JE CT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 34-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the expansion of a fast— food restaurant located within 300' of a residential zone at 3005 Highland Ave. (southeast corner of 30th & Highland — Kentucky Fried Chicken); Applicant: Tarlos and Assoc.; Case File No. CUP-1987-14. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Com mission approved the application subject to six conditions; staff concurs with the Planning Com mission's approval and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 35-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for outdoor vehicle storage as an incidental use to an existing self —storage facility at 430 W. 30th St.; Applicant: Arthur L. Flaming; Case File No. CUP-1987-9. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's decision and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 26. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 36-87, approving a Planned Development Permit Application for construction of a 5.824 sq. ft. commercial building and establishment of a repossessed vehicle sales facility at 1800 National City Blvd.; Applicant: John Sidney Womble; Case File No. PD-8-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the Planning Com mission's decision and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 27. SUBJECT: The City Clerk's report of bid opening on Alley 35, District 228, Civic Center Dr. to 14th St., between Harding Ave. and Wilson Ave. (the following bids were received: Sapper Construction Co. — $24,990.00; Mur—Vic Construction Co. — $20,199.00; S. D. Equipment Rental — $18,359.50; PDS Engineering & Construction — $22,814.06; Live Water Systems, Inc. — $26,801.00; Alex McLintock, Inc. — $19,764.70) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. HIGHWAY/FREEWAY 28. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on the allocation of Route 252 Mitigation Funds on the major street projects. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that this be referred to the 88-89 C.I.P. Budget Committee. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be referred to the 88-89 C.I.P. Budget. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. TESTIM ONY: Warren Nielsen, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, was present and spoke on this matter STREET 29. SUBJECT: The request from Cal Trans for approval of a temporary street closure, 33rd St. from National City Blvd. to approximately 600' westerly, November 9 to December 30, 1987, to allow the planned construction of 33rd St., in conjunction with the construction of Rte. 54. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. RIGHT—OF—WAY 30. SUBJECT: A request for encroachment removal agreement at 2005 Highland Ave. (Trash enclosure is approximately 4' into the right—of—way and is 8" behind the sidewalk) — Johnson. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the request be denied. Book 69/Page 23 (r) 1 1 /10/87 ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Pruitt, this be held over for two weeks, and staff bring back a report on the feasibility. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 31. SUBJECT: THE Administrative Assistant's report on South Bay Winterfest and Boat Parade. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council establish a Council Committee to find a suitable City —sponsored boat, and authorize the City Manager to coordinate local arrangements for the event, bringing back for Council consideration any funding requests or other relevant needs. TESTIM ONY: Sarah Atkinson, Operations Vice President, Chula Vista Marina and R.V. Park, 550 Tidelands Ave., Chula Vista, was present and requested a $1,000 contribution, and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the Administrative Asst. be directed to find a local person with a boat to represent National City, and Councilmen Cooper and Pruitt to work with Mr. Garza. There was no vote on this motion. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the $1,000 contribution. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL 32. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on Centennial Banner ownership and related loan request by Knights of Pythias. RECOM MENDATION: Staff requested Council direction. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, we make the banner available to the Knights of Pythias after December 2. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL — ADVERTISING 33. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on Centennial Ad in Sweetwater High School Yearbook. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize staff to submit a yearbook ad for a cost of $300. A CTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 34. SUBJECT: A request from William Montero for Temporary Use Permit to use Kimball Park to preach the Word of God for six consecutive Sundays, commencing November 15 through December 20, 1987; hours of use will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; applicant is also requesting waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following condition: If donations are solicited, a no —fee business license should be applied for and both State and Federal Tax Exempt Certificates submitted. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request, subject to staff's conditions, with the waiver of fees denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that Cox Cable has given him one—half hour to give the State of the City Address, to be shown eight times between November 14 and December 9 on Channel 24. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Mayor Waters said he would like to have Public Oral Communications placed at the end of the agenda. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 24 (r) 11/10/87 FIRE PROTECTION Mayor Waters said he intends to send a letter to the residents on the west side, and thanked Chief Kimble for coming up with some type of order for evacuation of the west side; plans are being set up for the entire City, but the west side has been given priority because of Scrap Disposal and the fires we have had over there. Mayor Waters expressed concern about the ITT building being vacant, and said he, the City Manager and the City Attorney spoke with the Port District, and the Port District, along with the City are working on a deal with PSA, U.S. Air and Piedmont Airlines to get them to use that building for overhauling engines; this would bring a lot of revenue to the community. AREA DEVELOPMENT — MARINA Mayor Waters said he met with the Santa Fe people and they are interested in getting started on the 25 acres of property between I-5 and the ocean; the Port District is looking favorably on a marina down there; it could become a Seaport Village/Marina type combination; Chula Vista's project was turned down; he is glad we did not sell any of our property in that area to Chula Vista. CITY COUNCIL CITY FACILITY/POLICE FACILITY — ELECTION/NOVEMBER 3, 1987 COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Yeah, at this time I'd move that the police uh station issue would be referred to City Manager and come back with a report in January. COUNCILMAN COOPER: Second. MAYOR WATERS: And the idea of this is for to basically look for uh, any other avenues, alternatives — COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Look at all al —all alternatives. MAYOR WATERS: If they have monies available in any other areas and so forth. COUNCILMAN CO OP E R: Do you think it's necessary to go til January on that? Uh, we're wasting — COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Uh, staff — COUNCILMAN COOPER: Another two months. MAYOR WATERS: I, I think — COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Well, COUNCILMAN COOPER: Uh, what if we, if, if you would mind, wouldn't mind, leave it open, if they can do it sooner than that, then have them bring it back to u s— COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Well, I have no, I have no problem with that. COUNCILMAN COOPER: Because if we could do it, it might, we might be able to move on this thing and get something accomplished. MAYOR WATERS: Well, we'll have to look into the funding and, and uh— COUNCILMAN COOPER: Yes. MAYOR WATERS: Look into other sources and, and uh, the holidays are coming up and that's why we felt — COUNCILMAN COOPER: Right. MAYOR WATERS: Possibly January. Excuse me, uh Mr. Cooper. COUNCILMAN COOPER: Don't we need to vote on this? COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: Yeah, let's vote. MAYOR WATERS: Yeah, we have to uh direct staff to uh to look into uh— COUNCILM AN PRUITT: Alternative means. MAYOR WATERS: Alternatives, uh, if there is any. And of course, uh, Mr. City Manager, I'll be working close with you on that. And, and of course the Council have any ideas, feed em in. Is there any — VICE MAYOR DALLA: Yes. COUNCILMAN COOPER: We need to vote on this. VICE MAYOR DALLA: Uh... MAYOR WATERS: Uh, Mr. Dalla. VICE MAYOR DALLA: Mr. Eiser, are we, are we okay in proceeding this way? CITY ATTORNEY: The effect of this I think is to place it on the agenda for a report. COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: That's correct. CITY ATTORNEY: That's permissible. COUNCILMAN PRUITT: Direct staff. CITY ATTORNEY: Yes. VICE MAYOR DALLA: Thank you. Book 69/Page 25 (r) 11/10/87 COUNCILMAN PRUITT: No action. VICE MAYOR DALLA: I wanted to make sure because you know how people are lined up making, waiting to uh make sure that we cross the is and dot the i's. MAYOR WATERS: You know Mike, uh, as far as I'm concerned, this City Council was uh, I mean the people of this City — first time around you know, it passed by 56% when 7,000 people showed up at the polls. See some of us do a little mathematics; Mike and I have done some. Uh, then 7,000 people showed, that was 56%, then passed it. And here you know the Gann Initiative downtown passed by 1 %, and they got her, got theirs you know. But here we got 56%, but the last tim e, I m ean the time before last, 56% voted for it and there was 7,000 showed up. This time, around 3,500, something like that, voted for it and 52%. So if you put your mathematics together, the majority of the people still favors it. VICE MAYOR DALLA: Yeah. MAYOR WATERS: Am I right? VICE MAYOR DALLA: Can I follow up on that just a little bit? COUNCILMAN Pruitt: At this time. VICE MAYOR DALLA: I just wanted to say that uh— COUNCILMAN PRUITT: Both together.. MAYOR WATERS: Both of rem together, the majority of the people still favor it. COUNCILMAN PRUITT: He's saying 57%. VICE MAYOR DALLA: Right, 56 1/2% when 7,000 people went to the polls, almost as many people favored it in 1986 as went to the polls in 1987. And uh, it's interesting when people talk about overwhelming defeat. When Proposition A, which is a half —cent sales tax passed in this County with 53% of the vote, our bond issue a year ago got 56 1/2%, but we're not building a police station because you need 66; you need more than a simple majority. Uh, if they applied the same thing to the Prop. A, then we wouldn't be having this half —cent sales tax. Uh, so one item gets significantly higher vote in terms of percentage and total vote and that's considered an overwhelming defeat; another item gets less and that's a victory. I just think it's important that we not lose sight that that 56 1 /2% of the people, of a much larger plurality went to the polls and said yes, and that fact that 75% probably thought we were already building it, so they stayed home. COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: It's a problem trying to get the people out to vote, pro or con, I think it's a real sad case that you look at the percentage of some of the cities, we wasn't the poorest. You look at El Cajon with 21 %. Uh, I don't know what we can do to encourage people to go out to the polls. I, all of you are sitting in the audience are people that go to the polls, but uh, it's that large majority that don't go to the polls, and it's a, it's a real shame, pro or con. MAYOR WATERS: But you know uh, I, I must uh, you know this uh, the, the way the newspaper writes in this City and the way they write in Chula Vista, you know they don't think that we know or notice how they write for different cities. Uh, they didn't say the same thing about the Proposition that lost out in — all of them lost out in the County of course, but the headline wasn't the same in the Chula Vista's newspaper releases as it was ours. In other words, it wasn't said in the same manner. This was said in a different manner, our uh local issue here, and it was very obvious it uh, it was to stir up interest of the opposition to keep them going and just like, like the end of the article here the other day where we ought to, ought to have somebody as an a consultant. That was to get this Council to you know get excited about something like that, but I'm not excited; I don't pay no attention to that kind of garbage. Uh, Mr. Pruitt. COUNCILM AN PRUITT: Yes, Your Honor, uh, I'd just like to throw my little two cents in here to go along with all the previous comments, and that is that even those persons who were in opposition to the method of funding the police facility, were in agreement of the need of a police facility, and that is where our efforts should lie, addressing that need. COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER: 1 totally agree. MAYOR WATERS: That's exactly what we're gonna do. Uh, call for the question. Vote please. VICE MAYOR DALLA: What's the question? MAYOR WATERS: Mr. Cooper. Uh, to put this on next uh, to authorize this. Book 69/Page 26 (r) 11/10/87 COUNCILMAN COOPER: Mr. Mayor, and the people, what upsets me is the fact that the uh, no more than 35, I believe the total was about 3,700 that got out and voted and decided the fate of this City, or the fate of this issue. Uh, Pm like Mr. VanDeventer, I believe that people, it's their duty to vote. And 1 oftentimes think that, I wonder how these people that don't get out and vote, and if any of those of you in the audience that don't vote, this goes to you, how they would feel if they didn't have the opportunity to vote. You'd kick your heels up and down and you'd scream. I can remember in the days when I grew up, when my father had to pay a poll tax in Texas, and I've seen him cry during an election because he didn't have the money to pay the poll tax so he could vote. Now they don't have that anymore, and the people in this country have every right, and I, and along with that right goes the responsibility of voting. And it's not, it doesn't disturb me so much that the voters turned this bond issue down. What disturbs me is the majority of the people, in fact 9,000 registered voters in this City, did not get out and voice their opinion, whether it's for the police facility, the bond issue, or whether it's against it. I would prefer to have had us beaten soundly with 13,000 people voting than to have won with 3,000 people voting. I believe the message and I'll agree with the rest of what Council has said, but the message is clear. They didn't approve that method of financing, but the people really feet that we need a new police facility, and I think that this Council should be working toward it, and that's what this motion is for. MAYOR WATERS: Thank you. Now vote please. CITY CLERK: Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR WATERS: Next order of business. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Councilman Cooper spoke of the alley that was put in between 18th and 22nd or 23rd Streets and Wilson Ave., saying one lady protested; the reason for her protest was because she didn't have the money to pay for the bond, and he is trying to get her a loan through Redevelopment; her son supports her and pays the taxes on her house; she cannot work and has no income; the City should have some type of fund set up for an occasion such as this; he would like the City Manager to look at this and come back with some kind of recom mendation. POLICE PROTECTION Vice Mayor Dalla said people come in and make accusations regarding the City and the Police Dept. and even after the accusations are proved groundless, six months later, the same people come in and make the same accusations; on November 9, there was a SWAT operation involving the NCPD and the Sheriff's Dept. with a potentially dangerous situation; from the information he has, the matter was handled professionally; this probably did not make the news; in the last month or so, we have received two letters from people who do not live in National City complimenting the NCPD (See Exhibits "A" and "B" attached); the picture is not as bleak as people think. Mayor Waters said people complain about the high crime rate in the City and they complain when the Police get tough. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., November 17, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:43 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 17, 1987. Corrections No corrections AYOR AYOR CITY OF ZONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA *Subsequent to the meeting of November 10, 1987, Resolutions Nos. 15,439 and 15,440, both of which (1) Accepted Conveyance of land (2) Dedicated that same land for street purposes, had added Res. Nos. 15,439A and 15,440A. This reflects no change in action but allows the County Recorder to handle the transfer of land and dedication separately, thereby ensuring easy retrieval of that information in future years. September 24, 1987 National City Police Department 1200 "A" Avenue National City, CA 92118 Attn: Lieutenant Short File #: 87V6536 - Recovery of Stolen Vehicle RE: C. Boegler #257 K. Cochenour - #282 Dear Lieutenant Short: I would like to take the time to commend two of your finest Officers, C. Boegler #257 and K. Cochenour #282. J1-IRECEIVED d OCT 0- ITY PNAGER AL CITY Exhibit "A" Book 69/Page Police On Sunday, August 2, 1987 in Monterey Park (L.A. County), I was shopping at a nearby grocery store at approximately 1:25 p.m. When I had completed my shopping with my sister at approximately 2:35 p.m., we returned to the parking lot to find my vehicle gone - stolen! I was horrified! Monterey Park Police had taken their time to get there to file a report, meanwhile I had almost $200.00 worth of perishables and 100 degrees outside. Then once they finally got there, they gave me little hope of every recovering my car. In short, to my amaze, I received a telephone call about 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 1987 to hear that Officers Boegler and Cochenour had recovered my 1986 Toyota Camry (with barely 9600 miles on it at the time of theft) down in National City, San Diego. To say the least, I was surprised: 1) My vehicle was found 2) Quickly recovered, and 3) Located in National City. Really, my husband and I greatly appreciate the work of two fine men who prove to be very attentive officers. I would be proud if we could have such prompt service from our L.A. County Officers but what can I say. Once again, I would like to commend them and thank these two officers for a job well done. Sincerely, 6o.taD Mrs. Margaret A. Kakuk cc: C. Boegler K. Cochenour Personnel Files 27 (r) 1 Exhibit "B" Book 69/Page 28 (r) City Council Members October 20,1987 National City,, CA Dear Council Members, This letter may or may not be of any significance to you but I felt that I should commend you for having such a hospitable city. On Thursday, October 15th as I was driving on the freeway on my way to Ensenada for a few days vacation,I heard a strange noise coming from under the hood of my car. Since my car had been serviced on Wednesday I was very alarmed. I carefully exited with the noise increasing. Never having been in either National City or Chula Vista I had no idea where to turn for help and was uncertain as to how long my car woul be running. Then to my immense joy I saw a building with a sign'painted'on the side reading, "GOODYEAR TIRES -AUTO SERVICE" I was able to move my car into this place where the owner Mr. Fred Harris and the very able Manager Mr. Robert Labastida Olachea diagnosed the problem. The repair would require that I spend several hours in the area. Mr. Harris kindly gave my passenger and myself a ride to the shopping center and later picked us up. I can't tell you how helpful it was to be able to imme- diately find a direction for me to take. Thank you for your forsight and considering the need of travelers such as myself. Mr. Harris and his organization are,I'm sure a welcome addition to your fine community. Gratefully, Francis Rose Ferris 325 Sprucewood Ave., Agoura, CA 91301 (818) 706-2557 Home (818) 345-5353 Work