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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 12-15 CC MINBook 69/Page 56 1 2/1 5/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, 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 Cooper. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk requested approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1987 with the following correction to Page 53: The vote on Item 18 should read, "Nays: Cooper", not "Nays: None". Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1987 be approved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. APPOINTMENTS BD COMM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Vice Mayor Dalla presided. Dorwin Newman was interviewed by Council and stated his reasons for wanting to serve. Ballots were distributed and Council voted. The City Clerk tallied the votes. Alana Coons received two votes; Dorwin Newman received three votes. Mr. Newman was appointed to the Civil Service Co m mission. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — BLOCK GRANT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program, 1988-1989 (the second of three proposed public hearings on CDBGP 1988-89; the Notice of Public Hearing and the Public Notice, Citizen Participation Plan have been published). RECOM M E N DATION: Executive Director, Community Development Commission, recommends that the public be heard, guidelines be established by Council, and the Public Hearing be continued to January 26, 1988. TESTIM ON Y: Robert Coons, President, U.S. Institute of Amateur Athletics, 431 N. Highland Ave. and Tony Gonzalez, 431 N. Highland Ave. were present and requested consideration for the U. S. Institute of Amateur Athletics. Mary Allen, 1809 E. 17th St. was present and said she would like to see more going to Parks & Recreation. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be continued to Tuesday, January 26, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,474 through 15,484) The City Clerk spoke of Item 7 (Resolution No. 15,479), saying the applicant would like the public hearing to be set for February; the Resolution is written setting the hearing for January 12. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the public hearing on Resolution No. 15,479 be set for February. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested that Nos. 4 and 5 be considered separately; Councilman Van Deventer requested that No. 12 be considered separately. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the Consent Resolutions (except Nos. 4, 5 and 12) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. DRIVEWAYS 2. Resolution No. 15,474, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVEWAY SPECIAL PERMIT AT 1642 PLAZA BOULEVARD (LUCKY 8, A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP)." Adopted. See above. Book 69/Page 57 12/15/87 CONTRACT — CITY FACILITY/LIBRARY 3. Resolution No. 15,475, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY BASEMENT, ENGINEE RING SPEC. NO. 999." Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION 6. Resolution No. 15,478, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITYm CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A 21—UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON THE WEST SIDE OF 'V' AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH AND 7TH STREETS, APPLICANT: VICTOR RODRIGUEZ, CASE FILE NO. S-3-87)." Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION 7. Resolution No. 15,479, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE WESTERLY 114 FEET OF THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF 29TH STREET, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 165 FEET EAST OF 'A' AVENUE (SC-2-87)." Adopted (as modified). See above. STREET VACATION 8. Resolution No. 15,480, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE EASTERLY 117.5 FEET OF THE ALLEY WHICH EXTENDS WESTERLY FROM 'R' AVENUE, BETWEEN 620 'R' AND 630 'R' AVENUE (SC-3-87)." Adopted. See above. INSURANCE 9. Resolution NO. 15,481, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LIABILITY RELEASE FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE." Adopted. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 10. Resolution No. 15,482, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PARADISE CHANNEL DRAIN REGRADE NORTH OF HONEYSUCKLE PROJECT." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — COMMUNITY PROMOTION — PORT DISTRICT 11. Resolution No. 15,483, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS." Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION 4. Resolution No. 15,476, "A RESOLTUION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE UNIMPROVED PORTIONS OF 15TH STREET AND PALM ER WAY, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 200 FT. EASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF 14TH AND 15TH STREETS AND 300 FT. SOUTH OF PALM ER STREET." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,476 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION 5. Resolution No. 15,477, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF PARADISE DRIVE, BETWEEN 12TH STREET AND 1-805 NORTHBOUND ON —RAMP (SC-3-79)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,477 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT — DEMOLITION 12. Resolution No. 15,484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAN DIEGO EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AT 814-844 E. 8TH STREET." Victor Bocaya, 7908 Guerin Rd., San Diego, and Artemio Costello, 10525 Dancy Ct., San Diego (owners of the property) were present and requested permission to do the demolition themselves. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in support of Book 69/Page 58 12/15/87 Resolution No. 15,484, with the stipulation that we give the m 30 days to act on their own; if not, we automatically will move forward with the contract that we have on the board. Vice Mayor Dalla suggested that we give them ten days to come back with some agreement with the contractor (to the satisfaction of staff); otherwise we proceed; either they come back with a signed contract to proceed in ten days, or we go ahead. Maker and second of motion agreed to ten days. Carried by unanimous vote. INSURANCE 9. Councilman Cooper requested that Item 9 be brought back for reconsideration. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,481 be brought back for reconsideration. Carried by unanim ous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Resolution No. 15,481 with the added stipulation that they come back with a liability release acceptable to the City. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dal la, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred to appropriate staff to come back with a policy that would deal with future utilization of the vehicle (antique fire truck), taking into consideration entry fees, and taking into consideration that the vehicle be towed wherever it is taken. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper requested that the City Manager advise all Department Heads that any directive from a Councilmember be directed through the City Manager. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — ZONE 13. "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to comply with new requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program." ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 14. "An Ordinance of the City of National City, California, amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to permit recycling collection facilities." The City Clerk requested that this be held over to January 5; she is planning to publish the Ordinance in summary which would save $200-300. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over to January 5. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 15. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 23, dated December 8, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $111,776.48 (Warrants Nos. 99065 through 99146). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the 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. 33558. Warrants (except No. 33558) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 33558 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — PERMITS AND LICENSES — FOR THE RECORD 16. SUBJECT: A letter from Azteca Builders regarding a request for Council review of plans for 1915 Wilson Ave. (Applicant obtained a loan from CDC in the amount of $20,000; plans were submitted for interior remodeling and a new addition; upon routine inspection, it was observed that the exterior walls, roof structure and a new foundation was constructed without plans, permits and required inspections; the project was "red —tagged" and all work ordered stopped until the matter can be resolved.) RECOMMENDATION: None Book 69/Page 59 12/1 5/87 TESTIMONY: Sam Garza, 7099 Gunzan St., San Diego, was present and spoke in favor of the project. FOR THE RECORD: Mayor Waters requested that the record show Mr. Garza is not related to Administrative Assistant David Garza. Asst. Director, Community Developm ent Commission Sheldon outlined the history of the project. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, we let them go ahead and proceed with their project (after they get the proper permits). Building & Safety Director Reid said he would like a condition requiring Mr. Garza to submit plans showing exactly how he's going to bring the walls (currently single —wall construction) up to Code, plans for the footing, foundation, rafters, ceiling joists and roof, and the house be properly insulated. Motion and second agreed. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: Dalla, VanDeventer. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Councilman VanDeventer requested that the City Manager, Mr. Reid and Mr. Sheldon come up with a plan whereby on all of these types of improvements, before Council looks at the plans, the property will be inspected prior to the loan being granted. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be put on the next agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 6:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL Council m embers present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Resolution No. 41-87 approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of beer and wine as an incidental use to a discount variety store at 1410 Plaza Blvd.; Applicant: Pic 'n' Save of California, Inc., Case File No. CUP-1987-13. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approved subject to three conditions; staff concurs with the Planning Com mission's approval and recom mends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the Planning Commission's decision. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNALS 18. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's report on Traffic Signal Projects (8th St. & National City Blvd., Plaza Blvd. & National City Blvd., 8th St. & Roosevelt Ave., 18th St. & Highland Ave., traffic signal preemption services, signal upgrade coordination, 4th St. & National City Blvd., 1st St. & National City Blvd., traffic signal preemption devices, school crossing signals at 18th St. & Newell Ave. and Plaza Blvd. and "E" Ave.). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept the report and authorize the Engineering Dept. to continue with the design criteria as stated in the report. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY —OWNED PROPERTY 19. SUBJECT: The Parks & Recreation Director's report on land exchange at Las Palmas Park (Randolph, Alexander, and Smith Property Management Co. would receive a parcel of approxim ately 3,600 sq. ft.; the City would receive a parcel of approximately 1,465 sq. ft.). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommended disapproval because there is not an equal amount of square footage being exchanged as required by Government Code Section 38441. TESTIM ONY: David Smith and Earl Brooks (representing 24th & Newell Ltd.) were present and spoke in favor. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be held over to the second week in January, staff to study the fencing, the Book 69/Page 60 12/1 5/87 gymnasium's use of part of the property, and the problem of balls going over the fence. Mr. Smith requested that Council also have staff address the General Plan Amendment they will be facing. Motion and second agreed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY FACILITY/GYMNASIUM 20. SUBJECT: The recommendations of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board from their meeting of November 19, 1987 (regarding a request to use Camacho Recreation Center for a boxing program). RECOMMENDATION: The Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommends denial of request to use Camacho Recreation Center for boxing; staff recommeded that Council approve the minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ADVERTISING 21. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on Star News Holiday Greetings Advertisement (regarding placement of a display ad in their holiday issues similar to last year at a cost of $215). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the purchase of a display ad similar to last year's. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Waters said Mr. Kirk, Pacific Inns, offered three rooms for the needy and homeless, so he notified the Police Dept., Parks & Recreation and Public Works, and if they see anyone sleeping in the park they can offer them these free rooms. Perhaps Council members could drop by and thank Mr. Kirk. PERSONNEL — BENEFITS Mayor Waters spoke of former Mayor/Council Secretary Mrs. Valdez, saying when she retired, the City owed her $9,722.38 in vacation and sick pay; this was not originally budgeted, so the City Manager will bring this back to Council for approval. WATER 22. SUBJECT: Discussion of Appointee to attend the Water Reclamation Committee Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: None. Mayor Waters asked the Vice Mayor if he could attend this meeting. Mr. Dalla said he would prefer not to, but if necessary he will; Councilman Pruitt said if Mr. Dalla couldn't make it, he would attend. ACTION: None. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET FY87-88 23. SUB J E CT: Request for Transfer of Funds, City Council Governmental Purposes Account No. 001-401-000-212. RECOMMENDATION: Vice Mayor Dalla recommended that Council select one of the following alternatives: 1. Appropriate funds sufficient to cover the present account deficiency and defer any additional expenditures for the remainder of this fiscal year; 2. Appropriate from unfunded reserves an amount specified by Council to replenish the account and closely monitor its future use; this option would require an appropriate follow—up resolution; 3. Transfer funds from within the existing Mayor/Council budget from an account specified by Council. A CTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of option two, in the amount of $500. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 61 12/1 5/87 MUNI CODE 24. SUBJECT: Ordinance banning sale of look —alike firearms. RECOMMENDATION: Vice Mayor Dalla recom mended that this item be referred to the City Attorney and appropriate staff for review, recommendations and suggested ordinance language. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Mr. Dalla's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Cooper, Waters. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None. EXECUTIVE SESSION — LITIGATION — CONFLICT OF INTEREST Closed Session to discuss pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(A), Donald Walker, Cynthia Roberts, Andre Walker, James Roberts, Sr., Marjorie Roberts vs the City of National City, Jeffery Worth. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the closed session. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Pruitt abstained and did not attend the closed session because of a personal involvement with the Roberts. Council went into closed session at 7:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:29 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., January 5, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:30 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 5, 1987. Corrections No corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ALL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. ANYONE MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPE RECORDINGS AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.