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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 07-02 CC MINBook 66/Page 1 7/2/85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA J U L Y 2, 1985 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 the Rev. Mike Hanson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 25, 1985 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Consent Resolutions (Resolutions Nos. 14,683 through 14,687) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,683, "RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF AB 1717 OUTLAWING VIDEO LOTTERY MACHINES." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,684, "RESOLUTION DECLARING KRAFT CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KRAFT CUSTOM INTERIORS, INC." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,685, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE LAS PALMAS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,686, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,687, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERATANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION." See Consent Resolutions above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalia, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. "Ordinance of the City of National City adopting San Diego County Ordinance No. 6972 (New Series) relating to health, sanitation and land use fees, and amending Ordinance No. 1782." Mayor Morgan said he would like to see what the fees are now and how much they are being raised; businesses bring in sales tax and he does not agree with raising the fees if it is not necessary. Building & Safety Director Reid said we contract with the County and they set the fees; these fees are not collected by the City, but by the County. There was discussion re the agenda background material, staff and public input at the time the Ordinance is introduced, rather than at the time of the second reading and adoption. Book 66/Page 2 7/2/85 NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 52, dated June 25, 1985, in the amount of $260,012.39 (Warrants Nos. 88250 through 88338) was presented. 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. OTHER BUSINESS The Claim for Damages of LAWRENCE R. McENTEE, arising from an incident on April 28, 1985, and filed with the City Clerk on May 28, 1985 was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. National City Transit's report on SERVICE CHANGE TO NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT BUS ROUTES (Ridership on NCT has doubled since Fiscal Year 1980; due to increasing passenger loads, it has become more difficult for NCT buses to stay on schedule, especially on Route 602 on weekday afternoons, when the problem is compounded by rush hour traffic on Plaza Blvd., and on Sundays which has seen especially sharp increases in ridership; NCT is proposing to add a bus to Route 602 on weekday afternoons, allowing the time between stops to be lengthened; also, Route 601 which operates between 30th St. and Division Street on Mondays through Saturdays will begin serving Sunday as well; on Sundays, there would be one bus on Route 601 and one bus on Route 604, each operating on hour headways; schedules for all the routes will be adjusted to promote transfers; if approved, the service change would begin July 21, dependent on getting new timetables printed in time for circulation prior to the change; NCT is subsidized with TDA funds; the City's General Fund is not effected; the proposed increase in miles and hours is included in the FY 86 budget) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE (The following street tree removal: 239 E. Second St., Ricardo Adama, roots of a street pepper tree are raising the sidewalk and creating a hazard; replacement to be made upon payment by the owner of $15; Public Works to be notified regarding sidewalk damage) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser reported he was asked if, at the time of introduction of an Ordinance, in addition to the material in the agenda packet, there could be input from the staff or public; this can be done at the option of the Council; he has been working on an ordinance for the creation of an Industrial Development Authority and has had contact with the attorney for Bay Cities Marine; the ordinance will be on the next agenda, and that attorney could be invited to be present. Discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the attorney be invited to attend the meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Stafford reported on the traffic signal project at 8th & Highland, Plaza & Palm and Plaza & Highland; the contractor has been doing an excellent job and the supplier is doing his best, but we are having trouble getting the lenses and signal heads; we expect to receive the parts by July 19; the existing system will be kept in operation until that time. Discussion as to whether or not these are one — source items. MAYOR — No report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor VanDeventer reported the League of California Cities quarterly dinner is in La Mesa; reservations must be made by July 17; if anyone wants to go they should sign up now because seats are limited. Councilman Waters said he received three phone calls from worried homeowners in the Angelo Dr./Manchester area who feared fire such as in Normal Heights; behind them is a long hill full of weeds; the City Manager should have the Fire Dept. look into this. Book 66/Page 3 7/2/85 Councilman Waters reported he received a request from Charles Heck for "No Parking" signs for 8th St., loth St. and Pleasant Lane so the street sweeper can get in, and asked Public Works Director Williams to check this out. Councilman Cooper invited everyone to the Lions Club Fourth of July celebration. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., July 9, 1985. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:18 p.m. c CITY CLEI>rIC The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 9, 1985. Corrections rrections A iR CITY OF NATION L CITY, CALIFORNIA