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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 06-17 CC MINBOOK 67/Page 74 6/17/86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 17, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor VanDeventer. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: Morgan. 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 Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meetings of May 20, May 27 and June 10, 1986, and the adjourned meeting held on May 21, 1986 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. PRESENTATION Councilman Cooper presented a certificate and a key to the City to Mrs. Beulah Mahaffey, 85 year old resident of the City who was graduated from the University of San Diego on May 25, 1986, the oldest graduate in the history of the university. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION JAMES SCOVILLE, 2927 East Eighth Street, was present and gave a certificate to Bob Arthur, Manager, National City Transit for the work he has done to make transportation easily available to the handicapped. Mr. Scoville said that as a result of Mr. Arthur's efforts, he was able to travel by bus, trolley and Amtrak to Los Angeles and back over the past weekend. BUDGET EDWARD BODGE, 1215 East First Street, was present and said he and the other members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board support and urge the City Council to support Angel Martinez, Band Director Sweetwater High and Granger Junior High Schools, who is proposing to give six weeks of lessons to band members, and to stage five evening concerts in Kimball Park, and requested Council contribute toward the $530 cost of the program. ANGEL MARTINEZ was present and outlined his plans. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, we help him somewhat within our policy of $250. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. BUDGET ANTON GERSCHLER, National City Swim Club, was present and referred to his letter requesting $250 for supplies and equipment for the club. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, we give the Club $250. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT ALFRED HLAWATSCH, attorney representing Bob Larsen Advertising and Bob Baker Chevrolet—Isuzu, was present to ask Council's consideration and resolution of a problem arising from an application for Temporary Use Permit for the grand opening Sale of the auto agency; apparently an incorrect form was issued and complications, such as a five—day limitation, resulted. There was discussion re the handling of the application, the applicant's agreement with staff's conditions, the harm that could result to the applicant, etc. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the application be interpreted as a five—day application and approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. COMMUNITY PROMOTION GEORGE WEBSTER, N.C. Chamber of Commerce, was present and distributed "Centennial Banners" to the members of the Council, saying he would appreciate their displaying same and that he would see them later for a $5.00 donation to cover the cost. BOOK 67/Page 75(r) 6/17/86 BDS/COMM RIC HARD SCHULM AN, Asst. to the City Manager/Personnel, requested the application of Lily Martin for reappointment to the Civil Service Com mission be accepted even though the deadline for applications had passed; Ms. Martin had not been advised Council would be making the appointments at the June 24 Council meeting. A CTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the application be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. FREEWAY/HIGHWAY WARREN NIELSEN, 4108 Harrison, San Diego, and spoke of his efforts to get a compromise (four —lane) Rte. 252 on the City of San Diego ballot, the Rules Committee moved to place the matter before the full San Diego City Council, he has also spoken to Brian Bilbray, First District County Supervisor, to request the support of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Nielsen requested that Council support the compromise freeway; he would also request Chula Vista City Council support. Vice Mayor Van De venter said he would like to see it on a future agenda with input from Mr. Nielsen. City Attorney Eiser said he has been in contact with Mr. Nielsen and planned to continue. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Agenda Item 19, letter from George Sothras, Co —Chairman, Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration, protesting the Police Department's request for the early closing of sales at the booths at the carnival on July 4th whereas their temporary use permit allowed them to remain open until midnight, was considered at this time at the request of Councilman Waters. Mr. Sothras was present and explained the most profitable time for all operators of booths was after the fireworks display and before the midnight closing. Police Chief Hart was present and explained enforcement problems where there are large crowds and alcoholic beverages. There was general discussion of the problems including, but not limited to, the fact that no firm figures could be cited, the profits which would be lost to the Lions Club (which turns over the proceeds of the event to the Girls Club, the Boys Club, Seniors, etc.), the difficulties created because the City sponsors the event. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, the closing time remain the same. Moved by Dalla, the motion be amended to end the sale of alcoholic beverages at 11:00 p.m. Died for lack of second. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the sale of alcoholic beverages end at 11:30 p.m. Motion failed, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Cooper, Waters. Absent: Morgan. Original motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Absent: Morgan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS, items 1 through 12 (Resolutions Nos. 14,978 through 14,989) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Councilman Waters requested that item 8 (Resolution No. 14,985 be pulled from the consent calendar. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions with the exception of No. 14,985 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. DEED — STREET (NAME) 1. Resolution No. 14,978, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING STREET (PLAZA BOULEVARD SOUTH OF 8TH STREET — ALBERT K. ERIQAT)." Adopted (see above) STREET (NAME) 2. Resolution No. 14,979, "RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE SOUTH BAY FREEWAY TO SOUTH BAY PARKWAY (naming subject route from 1-805 to easterly City limits.)" Adopted (see above) DEED — STREET (NAME) 3. Resolution No. 14,980, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING STREET (PLAZA BOULEVARD AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND 8TH STREET — DANILO J. & NORMITA C. TULAGAN)." Adopted (see above) DEED — STREET (NAME) 4. Resolution No. 14,981, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING STREET (NORTHEAST INTERSECTION OF "V" AVENUE AND 5TH STREET — CASTLE MANOR, INC.)." Adopted (see above) BOOK 67/Page 76 6/17/86 PARKING/TRAFFIC 5. Resolution No. 14,982, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING A "2—HOUR" LIMITED TIME PARKING ZONE AND ESTABLISHING A "30—MINUTE" LIMITED TIME PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM THE CURB RETURN OF 13TH STREET TO 42 FEET NORTHERLY." Adopted (see above) TRAFFIC SIGNAL 6. Resolution No. 14,983, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND MAIN STREET." Adopted (See above) POLICY 7. Resolution No. 14,984, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FORMAT FOR THE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS." Adopted (see above) PARKING/TRAFFIC 9. Resolution No. 14,986, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE "NO PARKING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY" ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET FROM THE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 2800 BLOCK OF 8TH STREET TO 200 FEET EASTERLY (TSC 86-57)." Adopted (see above) BUDGET FY85-86 — LIBRARY 10. Resolution No. 14,987, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REMODELING AND ADDITION AT THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 964)." Adopted (see above) CONTRACT — LIBRARY 11. Resolution No. 14,988, "RESOLUTION DECLARING GERARD CONSTRUCTION, INC. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE VICE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GERARD CONSTRUCTION, INC. (remodel library)." Adopted (see above) BUDGET FY 85-86 — PARK (KIMBALL) 12. Resolution No. 14,989, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIMBALL PARK POWER MODULE (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 986)." Adopted (see above) PARKING/TRAFFIC 8. Resolution No. 14,985, "Resolution abolishing the angle parking zone on the east side of McKinley Avenue from the southerly curb line prolongation of 20th Street to 65 feet southerly (TSC 86-61)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this resolution be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) 13. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CODE ENFORCEMENT "Ordinance of the City of National City amending Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1433, and Section 11.48.120 of the National City Municipal Code, pertaining to abatement and removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles." The title was read. NEW BUSINESS 14. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 50, dated June 10, 1986, in the amount of $337,655.64 (Warrants Nos. 92344 through 92438), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending May 31, 1986, in the amount of $336,259.88. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Ratification recommended ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Approval of warrants with exception of No. 92414 carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Warrant No. 92414 approved by the following vote: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Absent: Morgan. Abstaining: VanDeventer (owns property there.) CLAIM 15. SUBJECT: The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of VERNON T. JONES, arising from an occurrence on February 9,1986, and filed with the City Clerk on May 16,1986. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny and refer to City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, to deny and refer. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. I BOOK 67/Page 77 6/17/86 OTHER BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT ADM — POLICE FACILITY 16. SUBJECT: City Manager's report on POLICE FACILITY FINANCING. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: CIP Committee recommends: 1. General Obligation Bonds, matter of the bonds and/or tax override for financing the facility to be on the November Ballot, with possibility of bond counsel being retained, 2. Review of posssible purchase of land through general revenue sharing funds, or consideration of separate land purchase at time of budget deliberations. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff recommendation and it be on the November ballot. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, consideration be given to purchase of land during budget deliberations. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 17. SUBJECT: Recommendations of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE from their meeting of May 15, 1986 (The following street tree removal: 2802 E. 15th St., Russell Kiser, street tree roots are overgrown and are raising the planter of the residence next door; removal approved with no replacement because parkway is too narrow.) STAFF RECOM MENDATION: Recommend ratification. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the street tree removals. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. TRANSPORTATION 18. SUBJECT: National City Transits request to change Route 602 and 604 between the 24th Street Trolley Station and 18th and National City Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Mr. Arthur's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF The City Clerk reported that under approval of minutes she erroneously read June 10; she was grateful for the vote of confidence; however, the June 10 m inutes had not yet been distributed. MAYOR TRANSPORTATION — HARBOR Vice Mayor VanDeventer referred to the request from the Mayor of Chula Vista (which all members have received) regarding the traffic study and allocation of funds for the second entrance to the harbor. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, these items be considered by the Finance Committee (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Vice Mayor VanDeventer announced the Finance Committee would meet for purposes of the Budget FY86-87 on Wednesday, June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 19. Letter from George Sothras, Lions Club. See Public Oral Communications above. Councilman Dalla referred to the problem that had arisen in the matter of Bob Baker Chevrolet's Temporary Use Permit and suggested that material might be put together by staff for the Mile of Cars so they will know what they need to do to apply for permits and where to go for permits, etc.; perhaps staff could meet with them as a group. BOOK 67/Page 78 6/17/86 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned. unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:30 p.m. C.- CITY CLERK Carried by ( The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 24, 1986. Corrections No corrections VICE MAYOR CI' \(3F NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA