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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 02-18 CC MINBook 66/Page 214 2/18/86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 18, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, McCabe, 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 Father Lleva, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1986 be approved and the mintues of the regular meeting of February 11, 1986 be held over. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, JR., 1615 Palm Ave., was present and spoke of problems he is having with his neighbor knocking his fence down; he would like to put in a new fence, but is afraid they will knock it down again; there is also a problem with human feces, etc. in his neighbor's yard; they drain their wash water into their yard and it runs into his yard; he called the Code Conformance Officer on Friday and was told he could not do anything about it at that time; he called two members of the City Council but they could not come out; he finally contacted Councilman Cooper who did come out; someone from the Health Dept. came out, but she said she couldn't do anything without a warrant. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manger to check this out. Councilman Cooper said he went out and looked and it is a serious health problem. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be referred to the City Manager to see that the Health Dept. gets out there immediately and does something about the problem, and the junk pile against the fence be checked out (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 14,872 and 14,873) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,872, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNIFIED SAN DIEGO COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,873, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1987- 1991." See Consent Resolutions above. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1877, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1614, 1712, AND 1801, AND AMENDING TABLE V OF SECTION 18.16.090 AND TABLE VI OF SECTION 18.16.100 OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1877 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1878, "ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.16.010 (SPEED ZONES DESIGNATED) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON VARIOUS STREETS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 852, 1795, 1817, 1857 AND 1864." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1878 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Book 66/Page 215 2/18/86 OLD BUSINESS A letter from the DELGADO TERRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION with regard to a problem created by the Euclid Ave. extension (Their homes are about 15 years old, and many of the homeowners were not aware of the planned extension; no parking plans were made by the developer or the Planning Dept. for residential parking; therefore, the homeowners have been parking on both sides of Euclid Ave.; it is their understanding that because of the extension, this parking space will be eliminated; see City Council minutes, February 11, 1986, Page 209, Para. 3) was presented. City Engineer Stafford said he was able to obtain some information from CalTrans and they provided him with some standard drawings of gates that were approved; however he is not sure the Federal Government will approve it; it has been determined today that they will approve the installation of the gates to the standards they have prescribed; he does not think the Federal Government will participate in the cost of the gates; we would need about 24 gates, but he does not have a price on them yet; the homeowners should probably sign a covenant agreeing to accept all liability with the gates and to eliminate parking on Euclid on some future time. Discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be held over one week and the City Engineer come back with costs on the gates. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated February 11, 1986, in the amount of $779,684.80 (Warrants Nos. 90930 through 91064), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1986, in the amount of $309,060.26 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Mayor Morgan said he would vote in favor of the payroll, but against the bills. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 90997. Payroll ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Bills (except Warrant No. 90997) ratified, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Warrant No. 90997 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: VanDeventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting use of 32ND STREET AT TIDELANDS AVENUE for a TRASH DROP OFF AND LOADING SITE for their ANNUAL SPRING CITY—WIDE CLEAN—UP, on Saturday, April 26, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. GEORGE WEBSTER, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and requested the hours be changed to 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and that they be allowed to request proof of residency. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this be included in the motion. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A letter from PROJECT READ requesting a donation (Project READ, the National City Library's adult literacy program, has been very successful during its first year of operations; the budget for this program is provided by the State through the California Library Services Board; in order to maintain their commitment to excellence and quality, they find it necessary to raise funds to supplement their budget, and therefore, are asking Council for a donation of $250 to help offset their costs for training volunteers) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. FRED JACKSON, Project READ, was present to outline the Project Read program and thanked Council for their assistance. OTHER BUSINESS The Asst. City Manager's report on PROPOSED RE —ALLOCATION of the EUCLID AVENUE CONTINGENCY FUND (On February 11, Council reviewed a report from the City Manager and C.I.P. Committee recommending re —allocation of the Euclid Ave. Contingency Fund; Council laid the matter over for one week to permit the City Engineer to evaluate the ramifications associated with reversing the recommended order of accomplishment of the Phase I and II segments of the Harbison project; see Document No. 73410; reversing the phasing without making other changes in the proposed allocation of the contingency fund would result in expenditures exceeding the budget amount by approximately $120,000; plans and specifications are to a point that either the Phase I or Phase 11 projects can be advertised in the latter part of March, with a bid opening scheduled for May 5, 1986; due to budget constraints, and in an effort to accommodate several Book 66/Page 216 2/18/86 necessary projects within these constraints, it is recommended that Phase I and II of the Harbison project be constructed in the order originally suggested with the added condition that Phase II be advertised as soon as funds are made available on July 1, 1986) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved. Mayor Morgan said they are going to change the light at 8th & Plaza and inquired if the lights would be moved West so those people could have the lane and parking in front of their buildings; if we do, the time will come when they won't be able to use one lane on Plaza and those people will be expected to give up their parking; the light should be put in right or not at all. City Engineer Stafford said he would bring back a report next week. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Principal Planner's report on REVIEW of ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED BY CALTRANS for INTERSTATE 805 and the 1-805 ROUTE 54 INTERCHANGE (CalTrans has prepared two plans for landscape improvements for 1-805 in National City and Chula Vista, and for the 1-805/Route 54 interchange; the original was prepared by CalTrans staff with tree and shrub masses throughout the area and with groundcover and accent planting and screening for additional visual effect at key off —ramps and areas along the I-805/Route 54 interchange; the ground cover treatment and accent planting and screening are deleted in the second alternative and replaced by wood chips in order to reduce costs, pursuant to new guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission [CTC 1; cost estimates prepared by CalTrans staff suggest a saving of $55,000 with respect to improvements only; total cost for improvements in the reduced alternative would be $532,000; the project represents one project of several planned between 1-805 and 1-5 along Route 54; CalTrans staff have noted that the CTC may make exceptions to their guidelines for programming additional landscaping beyond minimal requirements and that the CTC gives preference to projects with local public or private funding; preference for advance scheduling of improvements is also given to projects with local funding; landscape improvements had been programmed for the current project area prior to development of the new guidelines which restrict improvements to the minimum required by law; CalTrans staff requests Council's response to their proposed, reduced landscape alternative, which they indicate meets minimal legal requirements according to new CTC guidelines; staff recommends that the City Council request that CalTrans implement the landscape improvements as originally planned with no reduction of desirable planting) was presented. CHUCK DEYOE, CalTrans Landscape Architect, was present and displayed drawings of the original landscape proposal and the revised proposal, saying the revised proposal would be the minimum required by law. Discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired what would happen if we insisted on the original landscaping plans. Councilman Waters said when 805 was built, CalTrans made promises that if the sound affected certain residents, CalTrans would plant a certain amount of trees in certain areas; several of these people have communicated with CalTrans over the years and have gotten no response. Mr. Deyoe said CTC has asked them to go back and take a look at proposed projects and determine what the minimum legal requirements are; if the revised proposal for National City does not meet with what Council feels are the minimum things promised in 1980, CalTrans should be made aware of it. Further discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Council go on record as approving the original plans as expected. Discussion. Mr. Deyoe said CTC is looking for different ways of setting up com munity participation in maintaining the landscaping. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalia inquired if Council should send a letter or adopt a resolution to emphasize the importance of this. Mayor Morgan said he would write a letter. City Manager Mc Cabe thanked the people from CalTrans who have been most helpful. Councilman Dalia said some members of the Chula Vista City Council are not pleased with the freeway landscaping either; it might be beneficial to get together with them and express a collective concern. Mayor Morgan said he would talk to Mayor Cox. The Planning Director's request for APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS for LEAGUE OF CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE (The League of Cities Planning Com missioners Institute will be held in San Diego this year; five com missioners have expressed interest in attending this highly informative program which will be especially beneficial for the newer commissioners; funds in the amount of $600 are being requested to cover the cost of registration and meals) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 66/Page 217 2/18/86 The Purchasing Agent's report on SELECTION OF TYPE OF FENCING AND GATES FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES PARKING LOT (On December 10, 1985, Council directed staff to prepare specifications and a request for bid for fencing and gates for the employees' parking lot adjacent to the Public Works Yard; the RFB was written so that the City would have the option to select either chain link fencing and gates, or ornamental fencing and gates; the City was to have the further option to award the bid in phases, fencing first and gates at a later date; Alcem Fence Co., Inc. of National City was the low responsive bidder for both the chain link and ornamental fencing and gates; staff recommends that award be made to Alcem Fence Co., Inc. for fencing and/or fencing and gates of style selected by Council) was presented. Asst. City Manager Bolint said we have projected savings in some of the Public Works utilities accounts, and he proposes to use these funds for this purchase. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the bid be awarded for wrought iron fencing and gates, using the funds from the utilities accounts (amended motion). Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. The Finance Director's CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the period ending January 31, 1986 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney's report on SCHOOL IMPACT FEES (On January 28, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a report on the subject of school fees, and particularly to address the issue of whether school districts have the authority to unilaterally require or establish the amount of fees; see Document No. 73416) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters thanked City Attorney Eiser for his fine work on this report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the drain under Euclid, saying the City Engineer told us a couple weeks ago that the drain was 5'; the others are 5 1 /2'. The Mayor inquired if the drain under Euclid is smaller than the others. City Engineer Stafford said he would check it out. Mayor Morgan asked the City Engineer if he had met with the people who are putting in the drain in front of Walker Scott. City Engineer Stafford said he has talked to them and is trying to set up a meeting on the 20th. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Cooper asked the City Engineer if he brought up the matter of pedestrian crossings at the Traffic Safety Committee meeting. City Engineer Stafford said it was brought up, but they have not had time to do the full report. Councilman Waters reported Mr. Dami has moved and his sign is down; Highland Ave. is back to normal. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the City Manager and Purchasing move forward to acquire professional, high speed (dubbing) equipment and extra tapes for the City Clerk's office using unused Election Funds. Discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., February 25, 1986. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:05 p.m. CITY CL K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 4, 1986. Corrections No cor ections R CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA