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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 08-20 CC MINBook 66/Page 38 8/20/85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 20, 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 Pastor Milo Wood, First Baptist Church. Pastor Wood requested a moment of silence in memory of Gene Keller, who passed away last night. Mayor Morgan said he has known Mr. Keller for 20 or 30 years; this is a great Toss to the City of National City. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 1985 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. PRESENTATION Mayor Morgan presented a Certificate to Robert Zell who received an Eagle Scout award for installation of 22 smoke detectors for senior citizens in the City; this was done at no cost to the residents, as the smoke detectors were donated by the Lions Club of National City and San Diego, the National City Rotary Club and Montgomery Ward. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 14,718 through 14,723) Mayor Morgan asked that Resolutions Nos. 14,720 and 14,721 be considered separately. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, the Consent Resolutions be read by title and with the exception of Resolutions Nos. 14,720 and 14,721 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,718, "RESOLUTION FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX RATE OF THE 1985-86 FISCAL YEAR." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,719, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF OBSOLETE FIRE EQUIPMENT." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,720, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE FOR AMENDMENTS TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ACT." Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,720 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,721, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT FOR FENCE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT—OF—WAY (1904 I AVENUE — ARREOLA)." Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,721 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,722, "RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING PALM AVENUE (Messer)." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,723, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES (MESSER)." See Consent Resolutions above. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 1 Book 66/Page 39 8/20/85 Ordinance No. 1866, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNAS WITHIN THE CITY." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1866 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 7, dated August 13, 1985, in the amount of $1,178,567.50 (Warrants Nos. 88819 through 88941 [voided 88817-88818 ]) 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A memo from Councilman Dalla regarding FREEWAY 252 (What may be our last opportunity to save the long planned and recently abandoned freeway Zink between 1-5 and 1-805 at the City's northern border [Highway 252] will take place before the California Transportation Commission in the near future; the City has not fully or adequately marshalled its efforts and resources in pursuing this important issue; Mr. Dalla recommends that the City's public relations consultant develop various proposals and recommendations for a coordinated effort to advance the City's case before both the public and the CTC, and that we form a committee [two Councilmembers, City Manager or his representative, Public Relations representative, Chamber of Commerce, Engineering/Planning and other appropriate individuals] to plan and implement the City's efforts) was presented. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said we need to do everything we can; any way we proceed will be a step forward; the City of San Diego will spend a lot of money and time trying to defeat this. Mayor Morgan said we do have everything on track; he thinks this is a little early, it is something we should hold. Councilman Dalla said the freeway has been in the works since 1954; it got to the point where we had the money to budget it, and in 1978, they pulled the plug; the freeway has been abandoned; we don't seem to be doing too well by sitting back and waiting. Discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired if a decision would be made at the meeting. Vice Mayor VanDeventer replied it would be. Further discussion. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said we need a traffic study indicating the number of people coming into National City from 8th Street so that information will be available for the California Transportation Commission. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said there is no way we can beat San Diego; this thing is on track and we're in good shape; we may get it, if Council sets this up, but we have a good chance of losing it. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we request that the City's Public Relations Consultant develop some proposals and recommendations and put out a concentrated effort, along with staff, to get a good report to send to the California Transportation Commission, and staff be directed to come up with traffic studies and reports that will back up our findings. Councilman Waters said since Mr. Dalla started this idea, he should be on the committee. Mayor Morgan inquired if Councilman Waters would be willing to serve on the committee as well. Mr. Waters replied he would be. Discussion. Motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, we formally request that the California Transportation Commission delay consideration of this matter for 120 days so we can prepare National City's case before it comes up. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT for 5—MILE RUN, ANNUAL SALUTE TO NAVY WEEK (The Chamber of Commerce requests permission to utilize the following facilities and assistance for a 5—mile run in conjunction with the Annual Salute to Navy Week, on Sunday, October 6, 1985, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., to accommodate 350 runners: 1. Use of Kimball Park, including the recreation building for registration and restrooms; 2. use of public streets; 3. assistance in traffic control by police and/or reserves; 4. use of barricades from Public Works; 5. waiver of all fees; staff recommends approval subject to the following: 1. Applicant agrees to help with the clean—up; 2. copy of insurance policy acceptable to City be provided prior to run; 3. permit form and keys to park facilities be obtained from park) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in the KIMBALL COMMUNITY BLDG. (South Bay Cities Council Navy League has reserved the Kimball Community Bldg. to hold its annual Naval Services Contest on September 25, 1985, approximately 200 adults expected to Book 66/Page 40 8/20/85 attend; the contest is part of the City's Salute to the Navy Week and is co —sponsored by the National City Chamber of Commerce; it is exempt from all fees and charges; the League is requesting authorization to serve alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the contest/dinner; City Building Rental Policy requires that the following be done when alcoholic beverages are to be served: 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from ABC, a copy to be filed with Public Works prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences ] naming the City as co—insured shall be submitted; 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recommends approval subject to the three requirements mentioned above) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. OTHER BUSINESS The City Manager's report on MID —MANAGERS' COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT (At the August 6 City Council meeting, a report on Mid —Management Compensation was requested; the review and sum mation have been completed; see Document No. 72677) was presented. Moved by Dalla, the review procedure that currently exists for the clerical staff in Council's office be applied to the Executive Assistant position and a report come back to Council. Mayor Morgan said he turned in an evaluation today; today is this employee's 23rd anniversary with the City; it is really something; he (Mayor) did not get raise; it turned out that his secretary is the only one who did not get a raise; he doesn't know how these things are done, but it Looks funny to him how this was handled. Councilman Dalla said the employee in question works for the Council as well as the City Attorney, and no one, except for the members of the Council or the City Attorney is in a position to evaluate that person or authorize a raise; this employee was last evaluated in 1977, and in 1981 or 1982, a request was sent from Personnel recommending that an evaluation be performed, and apparently no evaluation was performed; it is not fair to blame the staff if the Council or the Mayor has failed in their responsibility. Mayor Morgan said Council voted for a 6.2% increase for mid —managers and 10% for the City Manager; the City Manager is making just under $65,000; he (Mayor) got no raise and he is not asking for one; he thinks he gets paid enough, but when everybody gets a raise but his secretary, there is something going on behind the scenes. Councilman Dalla said this employee is a member of mid —management and there are certain benefits derived from that; mid — managers don't automatically get a raise; the people they work for determine what their raise should be. Discussion. Vice Mayor Van Deventer said an evaluation of the individual by the Council would be in line at this time, and we can come back in 30 days with some type of recommendation. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we authorize a 6.2% increase for Millie Valdez. Discussion. Councilman Waters inquired who is to do the evaluation. Vice Mayor VanDeventer replied the City Council. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Council as a whole evaluate the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Council and the City Attorney. Discussion. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Asst. to the City Manager/Personnel, Schulman, said he received an evaluation on Mrs. Valdez today; prior evaluations were done by the City Attorney through 1977. The Engineering Department's report on TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING held on July 10, 1985 (see Document No. 72678) was presented. Mayor Morgan spoke of the trucks in the area of 20th St. & Van Ness Ave. (Traffic Safety Committee Minutes, New Business, Item 85-24), saying those roads are not made to handle trucks; Leonard St. is half County, half City; he sent a letter to the Traffic Safety Committee saying the trucks should be kept off of Van Ness and go down Leonard; Leonard goes down to Granger, to Ridgeway and down to Sweetwater Rd.; when the streets start breaking up (because of the weight of the trucks), the City will have to pay for it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, we adopt the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations and include rerouting of the trucks from Van Ness to Leonard, to Ridgeway and down to Sweetwater Rd. Discussion re the red curbing of the cul—de—sac in the 500 block of East 14th St. (New Business, Item 85-25). Councilman Cooper said the people that live around the cul—de—sac requested the red curb and inquired why the Traffic Safety Committee turned it down. City Engineer Stafford said he has been unable to contact any of the Com mittee members. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the motion be amended to include we red curb the 500 block of E. 14th St. Councilman Waters inquired how many people requested the red curbing. Councilman Cooper replied about twelve people signed the paper he turned over to the City Engineer. Further discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired if it would be proper to bring the matter of the trucks back next week and indicate a Book 66/Page 41 8/20/85 limit on the size of trucks. Public Works Director Williams said they have put up some signs indicating a limit of five tons. Councilman Cooper said those roads will not take five tons. Mr. Williams said maybe we should re —determine what the load limits should be. Mayor Morgan said he would withdraw the portion of his motion regarding the trucks. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, the matter of the trucks be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Williams said the City Engineer could make a study to determine what the load limit should be. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to bring back the matter of the trucks two weeks from tonight. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion to approve the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations and red curb the 500 block of E. 14th St. carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor VanDeventer spoke of the cul—de—sac on 5th St. past HY" Ave., saying the cul—de—sac is completely blocked by cars; if we don't get that red —curbed we are going to have a major problem; he would like someone to go out there and take pictures; it is impossible for a fire truck to turn around in there. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Morgan, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Administrative Assistant Adams' report on CITY IMAGE SURVEY (Our contract with the Stoorza Co. calls for a limited phone survey on the image of National City in the professional com munity, designed to consist of approximately twenty questions which will be posed to six prominent people in the San Diego area and four from National City itself; the purpose of the survey is to identify both the perceived strengths and weaknesses of our City; upon completion, the findings will be tabulated and reported back to Council; the survey will show how the City is perceived and help establish direction for staff upon expiration of the contract with the Stoorza Co. in October, 1985; this survey will not result in additional funds being spent; Council is being asked to nominate four prominent National City businessmen to assist in the survey; it has been suggested that representatives come from the Chamber of Commerce, the Mile of Cars, Senior Citizens, education, etc; a list of questions has been developed by the Stoorza Co. [see Document No. 72679] and Council approval is requested on the format) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this report be approved. The following four names were submitted: Dr. Gary Smith, National School District; George Webster, National City Chamber of Commerce; Tony McCune, McCune Motors; and Luther (Joe) Reid (Senior Citizens). Motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Public Works Director Williams' report on TELEPHONE PURCHASE STUDY CONTRACT AWARD (In November, 1984, Council approved award of Phase I of a three—part negotiated service contract with the Communications Resources Company to undertake studies and other actions leading to obtaining a new telephone system for the City; Phase I included investigation of City requirements, comparison of them with equipment available from various sources and provision of priced alternatives; Phase II development of detailed specifications; and Phase III, implementation of actual equipment installation were to be authorized only if performance by the CRC was judged adequate for the Phase I effort; Phase I report has been received, provided to Council by report on June 18, and is considered to be a superior report; authority is requested for the Public Works Director to award the remaining two phases of the contract to CRC) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Mayor Morgan said we have changed the phones so many times; he doesn't know what our expense is, but it must be a lot; you can call (some departments) directly, and sometimes you have to go through the switchboard. City Manager McCabe said the system we have is old and we are paying a great deal, but in owning our own system we will not be paying the large rental fees to Pac Tel. Discussion. Asst. City Manager Bolint said funds were budgeted in the CIP Budget for lease/purchase of a telephone system. Further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe announced that Library Clerk Grace Candelaria passed away yesterday; services will be on Friday and he thinks we should lower our flags to half mast; he does not have any details on the services, but will make sure Council gets them. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. Book 66/Page 42 8/20/85 OTHER STAFF City Engineer Stafford reported he received a call from CalTrans regarding the closing of the Plaza Blvd. ramps for two to three weeks, beginning in early in September; the call came just as he was leaving for this meeting and he did not have time to get all the details; he will have a full report next week. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported that smoke detectors were recently installed in the high— rise on Plaza, and quite a few people were upset because they work by light only with no alarm sound; he would like someone to go out there and check to see if they meet the Code. Fire Chief Kimble said there were additional smoke detectors added to the existing system; he would look into it. Councilman Cooper said it was brought to his attention two weeks ago that Senior Citizens may purchase bus/trolley passes for half price which is $19; in San Diego, Senior Citizens pay only $14; Mr. Arthur, National City Transit, told him we have approximately 90 seniors with passes. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the City subsidize $5 on these passes for anyone over 62. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper said he would like Council to consider consolidating elections in November with the School District and General Elections; this would give us a larger voter turnout and lower costs; perhaps the City Manager could put this item on a future agenda. Vice Mayor VanDeventer reported that Supervisor Bilbray requested that Council reconsider the surcharge on parking fines; other cities have reconsidered; he would like to see that brought back on the agenda. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said the City of La Mesa requested that Council consider the matter of joint and severable liability insurance. Vice Mayor VanDeventer reported we have an opportunity to speak on off —shore drilling on the 31st, and he would like Councilman Dalla to be a speaker. Councilman Dalla said he would do so. City Attorney Eiser requested a closed session of Council in accordance with Sec. 54957. Council left the Chambers at 5:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:24 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., August 27, 1985. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:25 p.m. C CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of August 27, 1985. Corrections No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA