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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 07-01 CC MINBook 67/Page 86 7/1 /86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 1, 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, Mc Cabe, 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 the Father Ortman, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk announced the minutes of June 24, 1986 were not completed because of her fractured finger. PROCLAMATION The Proclamation of the month of July, 1986 as HIRE —A —YOUTH MONTH was presented by title. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. EXEC SESSION — LITIGATION — PERSONNEL — EQUIP (COUNCIL CHAMBER) As the public address system was not functioning and the City Attorney had planned to request an executive session for the purpose of instructing the City's negotiating team and for pending litigation under Sec. 54956.9 of the Gov. Code, it was agreed this would be a good time to hold the closed session and have staff work on the problems of sound system. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, to go into executive session. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:48 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. PROCLAMATION Continued TIM M ULLINS, head of the HIRE A YOUTH PROGRAM was present, stated the severity of the youth unemployment problems, thanked Council and accepted the proclamation approved above. MUNICIPAL CODE — GAMBLING 11. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the ordinance amending Sec. 6.42.020 of Chapter 6.42 of the Municipal Code relating to BINGO be laid over for sixty days. Carried by unanimous vote. As Mayor Cox of Chula Vista was present, it was moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Morgan, that items 14 and 15 be brought to the floor. Carried by unanimous vote. AREA DEVEL - BONITA RD CORRIDOR - BONITA RD I-805 - BUDGET FY86-87 14. SUBJECT: National City's 20% participation in a study of the BONITA ROAD CORRIDOR, total cost of which is estimated at $100,000. 15. SUBJECT: National City to share in the 50% cost (approx. $22,000.) of the total project of a double left —turn pocket for westbound traffic on Bonita Road on to I-805 north. ACTION: (14) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. (15) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 67/Page 87 7/1 /86 BDS — CMMS APPOINTMENTS PARK & REC ADV BD — TRAFFIC SAFETY COM — LIBRARY BOARD SUBJECT: The Mayor's written recommendations for appointment to Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Roberto Andrade; Traffic Safety Committee, David Gasca; and Library Board of Trustees, Deborah Canedo and Zelva Moeser. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Morgan said he would recommend no appointment to Traffic Safety Committee at this time as Mr. Gasca cannot meet with the Committee; all other recommendations stand. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SUBJECT: The City Council's appointment to the Civil Service Commission. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Ballots were distributed to each member of the Council and returned to the City Clerk for count of the votes. After counting the votes, the City Clerk announced there were five votes for re —appointment of Mrs. Lily Martin to the Civil Service Commission. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SOLID WASTE MGMT CHUCK RAMM appeared and was advised his item was later on the agenda. FREEWAY/HIGHWAY The City Clerk distributed copies of Rte. 252 REDESIGNED AS THE BUENA VISTA COMPROMISE CONNECTOR (with Poll Results) given to her by Warren Neilson who had planned to present the same to Council but who could not wait the duration of the executive session. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Consent Resolutions Nos. I through 8 (15,000 through 15,007) ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, the consent resolutions with the exception of nos. I, 3, 4 and 8 be adopted by title. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT — SOLID WASTE 2. Resolution No. 15,001, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE HARTSON AMBULANCE SERVICE TO CONSTRUCT ONE TRASH ENCLOSURE AT 2130 TIDELANDS AVENUE." Adopted. See above. VEHICLES 5. Resolution No. 15,004, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING MIRAMAR FORD TRUCK SALES THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIRAMAR FORD TRUCK SALES (dump truck for Public Works)." Adopted. Seeabove. DEEDS — STREET (NAME) 6. Resolution No. 15,005, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING STREET (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND LAUREL AVENUE) (MELQUIADES C. VALDEZ AND ELENA VALDEZ)." Adopted. See above. BICYCLE/PEDWAY — GRANT 7. Resolution No. 15,006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING ANNUAL TDA CLAIM FORM FY 1986-87." Adopted. See above. FEES — PLANNING DEPT. (VARIOUS) 1. Resolution No. 15,000, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING PLANNING DEPARTMENT FEES." dMoved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,000 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. WASTE WATER MGT — CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 15,002, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SEWAGE PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF 24TH STREET AND TIDELANDS AVENUE, ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 972." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,002 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 67/Page 88(R) 7/1 /86 WASTE WATER MGMT — CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 15,003, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT AT 24TH STREET, CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, MCKINLEY AVENUE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE MANHOLES AT "D" AVENUE, ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 950." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,003 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY86-87 — SIDEWALKS — FREEWAY (LNDSCP) — ST LIGHTS 8. Resolution No. 15,007, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FY 1986-87." Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, to modify three sidewalk programs, to re —fund the dusk —to —dawn program that we had the last couple of years, and set aside $5,000 to work with CalTrans to install landscaping on 1-805, if we put in a certain amount, they would hopefully put in a certain amount, and we'll get ahead. Councilman Waters asked if Mr. Dalla was referring to the $20,000 we set, aside. Mr. Dalla replied, "That's the funds that you people set aside." Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer,, $20,000 go to dusk —to —dawn lights. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, $10,000 go to 805 landscaping. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 15,007 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (RESOLUTION NOT A PART OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS) TRAFFIC SIGNALS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,008, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING SELECT ELECTRIC COMPANY THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC COMPANY (modification of various traffic signals throughout the City)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of the City Engineer's alternate no. 2 (Award the bid delaying signal improvements at 18 St. and National City Blvd. for up to 3-1/2 months. If at that time it is determined that improvements are to be installed per plan, there would be a maximum 10% surcharge on the $68,340 bid for this item. At any time prior to the completion of the work at other locations, 18 St. and National City Blvd. improvements could be deleted without penalty.) Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION DEVELOPER FEES 10. "An Ordinance amending the National City Municipal Code to establish a schedule for the payment of school fees and establishing a method of payment." The title was read. MUNI CODE — GAMBLING 11. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Section 6.42.020 of Chapter 6.42 of the National City Municipal Code, relating to Bingo." This ordinance was laid over for sixty days." See above. MUNI CODE — GEN PLAN — ZONING 12. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to establish regulations for automotive and truck repair establishments and other uses located within manufacturing and industrial zones." The title was read. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Mayor Morgan and Vice Mayor VanDeventer stepped down and sat in the audience. Councilman Cooper remained as a result of random selection at the meeting of June 24 allowing his articipation in order that there would be a quorum. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, to change the ordinance to 7,500 sq. ft. minimum for automotive. (This motion was not voted on.) ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, to reduce the minimum lot size to 7,500 sq. ft. and to reinstate the prohibition of fencing of off—street parking Tots. (This motion was not voted on.) Book 67/Page 89 7/1 /86 ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, to reduce the automotive minimum lot size to 7,500 sq. ft., to permit unfenced off— street parking in front but to allow fenced off—street parking in the back. Carried, by the following vote: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Absent: VanDeventer, Morgan. City Attorney Eiser said he would make these changes in the ordinance and bring it back for first reading next week. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, to require one parking space per service vehicle. Motion failed, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Absent: VanDeventer, Morgan. Moved by Cooper, there be no required parking spaces for service vehicles. Died for lack of second. Moved by Cooper, the ordinance become effective thirty days after its adoption. Died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the ordinance become effective immediately on its adoption except for those projects where building permits have already been obtained. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer, Morgan. (Vice Mayor VanDeventer and Mayor Morgan returned to their places.) OLD BUSINESS RECORDS MGMT ADMIN — CITY CLERK 13. SUBJECT: Proposed change to contract for Records Management Services, to add Legislative History for the calendar years 1983 and 1984 at a total cost of $4,000. RECOMMENDATION: City Clerk recommends approval. PRESENTATION: Joyce Snider, Snider Seminars and Records Management Consultant, explained the work she had done to date in the City Clerk's office, the desirability of having the two added years of legislative history and answered Council's questions. Mrs. Snider also addressed the matters of filing equipment needed by the Clerk and the yearly maintenance of the Records Management System. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, the contract change to add the years 1983 and 1984 legislative history be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, to refer the maintenance to the City Manager for consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. 14. Letter from Mayor Cox of Chula Vista regarding Bonita Road Corridor Study. See above. 15. Letter from Mayor Cox of Chula Vista regarding Bonita Road/I-805 Modification. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT 16. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 52, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $299,169.70 (Warrants 92531 through 92606). RECOM MENDATION: Ratification of the Warrants. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. CLAIMS/LITIGATION 17. SUBJECT: Claims for Damages: Safeco Ins. Co. for Rebecca Moore and 18. Application for Leave to File Late Claim — Ralph Fletcher. RECOMMENDATION: Deny and refer to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, they be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TUP — PARK (KIMBALL) — ST/TEMP CLOSING — COMMUNITY PROMOTION 19. SUBJECT: Request of the National City Chamberof Commerce and the National City Centennial Committee requesting waiver of all fees for the use of Kimball Park and temporary closing of D Ave., 12 to 14 Sts, for the Centennial Kick —Off Carnival to be held September 18 through 21, 1986. RECOMMENDATION: None. A CTIO N: Moved by Waters, seconded by Coopwr, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL AGENDA 7/1/86 PAGE 90 BUDGET FY 86-87 20. SUBJECT: The National City Pony League's request for donation for the 1986 Sectional All Star Tournament. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. AREA/DEVEL/PLAN 21. SUBJECT: Regional Growth and Planning Task Force as proposed Leon L. Williams. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. by Supervisor OTHER BUSINESS SOLID WASTE MGOIT 22. SUB JE CT: Planning Department's Report on City efforts toretroactively trash receptacle enclosures. RECOM MENDATION: City Council take one of four alternative actions as listed in the report, item 6, A through D. TESTIM ONY: Chuck Ram m, Granger Apts. appeared and protested because of the cost. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded recommendation 6 (A): "To approve solutions direct that an interim ordinance be prepared to possible." Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper, Morgan. and Inter —City Manor Apts., by Dalla, in favor of staff's as suggested by staff and implement as soon as Ayes: Dalla, STREET TREES 23. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals as recommended at the June 20 meeting of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee: pepper tree at 1724 Rachael. recommendation. STAPC: RECOM MENDATION: Staff: ratify STAPC City Council approve the removal. ACTION: Mo ved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. SCHOOL — DRUGS — GRAND JURY 24. SUBJECT: Grand Jury Request for City Council comments on Interim Report No. 3 — Drug Abuse Prevention Education in the Public Schools of San Diego County. RECOMMENDATION: City Council review the report and provide comments for transmittal to the Presiding Judge of Superior Court. ACTION: Mo ved by VanDeventer, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved and the City Manager write letters to the State Board of Education, State and Local Legislators and School Districts. Councilman Cooper suggested the State make the program mandatory. Councilman Dalla recom mended the Diversion Program furnish suggestions that could be forwarded. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No report. MAYOR FREEWAY/HIGHWAY Mayor Morgan spoke of Route 252, saying Council needs to lay down some rules and advise the City of San Diego what is expected of them in helping to solve National City's traffic problem fifteen years into the future; San Diegans go through the City to get to another part of San Diego; they need to be told what the City wants. COMMUNITY PROMOTION — LANDSCAPING Mayor Morgan spoke of the Centennial Celebration next year and the need for landscaping. Moved by Morgan, to instruct the City Attorney to bring back an ordinance setting forth regulations requiring apartment (two or more units) owners to install sprinkler systems and landscaping. Motion died for lack of second. Plan. Dir. Post said there is adequate law on the books. Mayor Morgan said there are units at 7th and G, built around 1946-47 where there has never been any grass. COUNCIL AGENDA 7/1/86 PAGE ft CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Mayor's memo to the City Attorney, dated July 1, 1986 was read into the record: "Re: My property at 8th and Roosevelt "Last week at the Redevelopment meeting, I had read into the record, a letter to you stating that I had written Standard Oil a second letter concerning the removal of the percentage clause from my lease, and that I hadn't heard from them. As you know, I now have a reply from them containing a proposal which would fix the rent at a set price per month, thus eliminating the percentage clause in my lease. "I would like for you to look this proposal over and study eveything about it and then give me a legal opinion as to whether or not I should go ahead and accept the proposal or work further with Standard Oil on my lease. "Will you be so kind as to give me your legal opinion on how 1 should hand(le) this. "s/Kile Morgan Mayor" The City Attorney said there has been a change in the lease and the Mayor has sent a copy to the District Attorney. CITY COUNCIL — No reports. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:58 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 4-3, 1986 Corrections _t •- r _ ter.:.� ..Z, •a ,^'' � i •/, No c 1i ections M OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA