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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02-07 CC MINBook 64 Page 54 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 7, 1984 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: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Van Deventer. Administrative officials present: Bolint, McCabe, Deputy City Clerk McGonigle, McLean, Sr. Civil Engineer Pachon, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1984 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RUSSELL PINNEY, 2131 E. 1st St., was present and spoke of the continuing problem of cars racing through his area; temporary barricades were put across 1st St. by the City and the residents appreciate it, but it did not completely eliminate the problem; in November, the property owners received a letter from Planning Director Post stating the City Council had considered a wide range of possible solutions; based on the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Council voted to place a series of temporary concrete planters mid - block on 1st St., about 500' West of Euclid and on 'U' Ave., between 1st and 2nd Streets; last Friday the planters were put on 1st St., but nothing has been done about 'U' Ave.;traffic is so heavy on weekends, they cannot get in and out of their driveways; motorcycles race up and down the streets; families cannot go into the park. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Manager be authorized to make a study and report back to Council within two weeks. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said his recollection was Council promised to put up barricades at 1st St. and 'U' Ave. Councilman Waters read from Planning Director Post's letter of November 28 to the property owners stating Council had approved these temporary concrete planters on 1st St. and 'U' Ave. Discussion. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the blockades be installed on 'U' Ave. between 1st and 2nd immediately as promised, and have it done within a week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. City Attorney McLean introduced the new permanent Secretary to the City Council and City Attorney, Doris Gonzalez, who was present in the audience. Vice Mayor Dalla spoke of the DAMAGED SIDEWALK at 505 E. 7th St., saying the property owner is concerned for the safety of children. Mr. Dalla, continued, this is under Priority 2 in the repair program and not scheduled to be done until next year some time. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, if there are funds left over in the current contract this sidewalk be repaired at this time. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. 2/7/84 Book 64 Page 55 Resolution No. 14,239, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,239 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,240, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE MAYTIME BAND REVIEW FOR ADVERTISING." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,240 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,241, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES 12TH STREET AND 'D' AVENUE (CENTRO de SALUD de la COMUNIDAD de SAN YSIDRO, INC.)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,241 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,242, "RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING 12TH STREET AND 'D' AVENUE (CENTRO de SALUD de la COMUNIDAD de SAN YSIDRO, INC.)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,242 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,243, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO IMPROVE DIVISION STREET." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14, 243 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,244, "RESOLUTION AMENDING FY 83-84 BUDGET FOR FENCING ALONG PARADISE CREEK 22ND TO 24TH STREET." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,244 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,245, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Fencing along Paradise Creek Channel 22nd to 24th Street)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,245 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,246, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR AUTOMOTIVE HOISTS, PUBLIC WORKS YARD, ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 929." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,246 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,247, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR A SLOPE EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT CORNER OF 14TH STREET AND PROPOSED ORANGE AVENUE EXTENSION (CHARLES S. OFFERMAN) PER LAND TITLE INSURANCE CO., ESCROW NO. 57348-S." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,247 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,248, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR SLOPE, APPURTENANT TO STREET CONSTRUCTION AT CORNER OF 14TH STREET AND PROPOSED ORANGE AVENUE EXTENSION (CHARLES S. OFFERMAN, 556-092-15)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,248 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,249, "RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPENDIX 'D' OF THE NATIONAL CITY LAND USE CODE (A-8-83)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,249 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,250, "RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AN INTERIM PARK CARETAKER I POSITION -- PLAZA BONITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,250 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. 2/7/84 Book 64 Page 56 ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Ordinance No. 2/7/84-1, "Ordinance amending the National City Municipal Code by adding a new Title 7, Property Conservation and Community Appearance Code." (Second reading scheduled for February 28, 1984.) NEW BUSINESS The City Manager's report on GOLF COURSE PROPOSALS and RECOMMENDATION (Golf operations in this region were contacted by letter to indicate interest in operating the Las Palmas Golf Course; four responses were received and were subsequently invited to submit written proposals; two proposals were received, one on behalf of the American Golf Corp., and one from Mr. Jack Ellis, an individual operator; staff recommends the City Manager's office be directed to work with representatives of American Golf Corp. to develop an agreement and bring back to Council for implementation) was presented. JACK ELLIS was present and presented his proposal for Las Palmas Golf Course, saying Las Palmas offers a great opportunity for a golf course. Discussion. Mr. Ellis continued, he currently operates the Colina Park Golf Course; prior to that he was a golf pro at La Jolla Country Club. SANDY BURNS (representing American Golf Corp.) was present and said American Golf Corp. owns and operates 48 golf/tennis facilities across the United States, and summarized their written proposal (See Document No. 69982). Mr. Burns said if they could get started March 1, they could probably open about November 1; they would do all the work themselves; they would be willing to bond the improvements, and are willing to state in the contract that after the improvements have been done, if they in any way default, they would have a reasonable time to cure, and if they do not cure, they are out, and the City keeps the capital improvements. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, staff be authorized to prepare the necessary lease and authorize American Golf Corp. to lease this property, the work to be bonded. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 30, dated January 24, 1984 ▪ in the amount of $867,069.71 (Warrants Nos. 82510 through 82598 Lvoided 82509, 82532 & 82540]), CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 15, 1984 in the amount of $245,667.85, and RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 31, dated January 31, 1984 ▪ in the amount of /AA321 (Warrants Nos. 82599 through 82706 voided 82599-82602, 82624 & 82638]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Van Deventer. The City Clerk's report on OPENING of SEALED BIDS for FENCING along PARADISE CREEK CHANNEL, 22nd to 24th Street (Three bids were received: Jim Sheehan, Metal Tech. Engr. - $35,433.00; Alcem Fence Co., Inc. - $63,903.03; Alguy Corp., dba Western Fence Constr. - $52,003.85) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The City Engineer's request for ratification of CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 7, FIRE STATION NO. 3, Engineering Spec. No. 927 (Change was required for additional conduit and wire for operation of doors not shown on plans, funds are available; increase in contract price - $506; staff recommends this change order be ratified) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. 2/7/84 Book 64 Page 57 The recommendation of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE (The following street tree removal: John Munick, 2009 Beta St., eucalyptus tree is raising the sidewalk and creating a hazard; no replacement required due to the narrow parkway; Park & Recreation staff recommends ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendation) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Park & Recreation Department's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The request of the SWEETWATER HIGH ATHLETIC CLUB to hold a CARNIVAL for FUND RAISING purposes at 2900 Highland Ave., March 22-25, 1984 (The event, to be located on the baseball field, will include a carnival, concession stands, rides and assorted amusements; hours of operation will be from 12:00 noon to midnight; funds raised will be used to support athletic programs at Sweetwater High; Building & Safety, Planning, Fire, Police, Public Works and Finance Departments have reviewed and approved subject to the following: 1. All tent and canopy materials and palm fronds to be flame retardant; 2. Type 2A:IOBC fire extinguishers to be provided every 75'; 3. Fire Dept. access and equipment shall not be blocked; 4. Carnival shall be inspected prior to opening by Fire Dept.; 5. Building Dept. will inspect electrical prior to commencement of activity; 6. Carnival shall provide 2 uniformed National City Police officers at overtime pay on Friday [3/23/84] and Saturday [3/24/84] between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and closing or provide NCPD with schedule of minimum of 6 responsible male adult boosters and faculty members to wear distinctive jacket to patrol carnival; the athletic club requests a waiver of fees) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The request of FEDCO to use vacant land West of its National City store for parking purposes during the Grand Opening period, April 5 through May 1, 1984 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean reported Mr. & Mrs. Aguilera who own Flowers by Josie received their liquor permit which has a condition that says, "Except for a reasonable amount of floral display containing alcoholic beverages, all other alcoholic beverages will be stored out of public view."; they would like to have a shelf on which they display a sample bottle of each brand available; ABC said that is a violation of the permit, but will modify the permit if the City approves. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Van Deventer. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of the park at Lincoln Acres School, saying the work should be done in the summer when the children are out of school. City Manager McCabe replied Mr. Ruiz is working with the developers, the designers and the school district and they will try to do the work in the summertime. 2/7/84 Book 64 Page 58 Mayor Morgan spoke of property near 29th St. and Stanley Dodge which the City owns in fee, saying there are two prospective buyers; perhaps we should authorize staff to put that out to bid. Discussion. Vice Mayor Dalla said he would call a Real Estate Committee meeting and see if they can work this out. Mayor Morgan said he would propose a smoking ordinance for this building; perhaps we could designate certain areas for smoking. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Camacho spoke of the coming Olympics, saying a lot of the other cities along the coast are participating in the torch carrying; the President of the League of Cities spoke to the Mayor and Council- man Camacho and the cities who participate will contribute $3,000, and carry the torch one kilometer; the monies derived will be distributed to the Boys' and Girls' C1ube. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, the City participate in this Program. Discussion. Councilman Waters said the Lions Club donated $3,000 to the Boys' Club to carry the banner through the City. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Vice Mayor Dalla said the residents of 'A' Ave. behind Stanley Dodge are interested in the possibility of having speed bumps on the street to slow down traffic. Vice Mayor Dalla said the residents behind Stanley Dodge have been asked if they would be interested in participating in a "permit parking program" with the City issuing parking stickers to the residents to alleviate parking problems; they are in favor, but they do not feel they should have to pay for the stickers; possibly the City could pay for the parking stickers. Discussion. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., February 14, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on February 14, 1984. Corrections No Corrections YO CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/7/84