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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02-21 CC MINBook 64 Page 68 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 21, 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, 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 Pastor Thom Taylor, First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk reported the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 1984 had not been distributed. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, approval of these minutes be laid over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by CamacLo, the Proclamation be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation declaring the week of March 4-10, 1984 as "SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK" was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Dr. Freeman. Dr. Freeman reported there will be a vision screening at Plaza Bonita on March 24, 1984 from 1-5 p.m., staffed by the San Diego Optometric Society and San Diego School of Medical Technicians. PUeLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ,JOHN DRUMM (Loan Representative, Approved Mortgage Corp.) was present and said his office has obtained loan approval for two triplex properties in the 1800 block of Prospect St.; their outside appraiser informed them they were considered legal non -conforming due to a grandfather clause, and if they were damaged or destroyed due to fire, the owner could rebuild on the property; to confirm the appraiser's comments, they asked for an opinion from the Planning Dept.; the Planning Dept. has said these properties are not legal non -conforming, and if they are destroyed, they could not be rebuilt; his company is not willing to grant a loan under those circumstances. Discussion. City Attorney McLean said he was unaware of this problem until today; he will talk to the Planning Director. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, oeconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to the City Attorney and the Planning Commission. City Attorney McLean said he would contact Mr. Drumm. Motion carried by unanimous vote. AGNES WENGERT, 1127 'E' Ave., was present and said last week her husband called to Council's attention the graffiti on the mailbox at 6th & ID1; it has been taken care of. Mrs. Wengert thanked Council for their cooperation. GEORGE WEBSTER (N. C. Chamber of Commerce), 711 'A' Ave., was present and said on November 22, Council granted the Chamber of Commerce permission to have a community fair, and he is now requesting a waiver of fees. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/21/84 Book 64 Page 69 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,252, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON ('F' AVENUE SEWER) ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 215." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,252 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,253, "RESOLUTION TO AMEND, REVISE AND UPDATE THE ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING APPLICATIONS INCLUDING THE RESPECTIVE FEES." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,253 be adopted with the provision that it not become effective until July 1) 1984. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,254, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE STREET DIVISION." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,254 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters reported he has received complaints about the way fire plugs are being painted; paint is being splattered all over the sidewalks; perhaps drop cloths could be used to prevent this. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1811 (Q/14/84-1), "ORLINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS FIRE SAFETY SELF INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES AS DEFINED BY SAID CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1811 (Q/14/84-1) be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated February 14, 1984, in the amount of $811,106.73 (Warrants Nos. 82760 through 82868 [void 82760]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Carlos Santamaria & Jessie Ventura, arising from an incident on December 11, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on February 9, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote The City Engineer's report on ESTABLISHMENT of SPEED LIMITS on PLAZA BLVD. from Palm Ave. to 8th St. (On February 14, 1984, Council requested a report describing how the speed limits were established; the Traffic Engineering and Speed Survey dated Spring 1983 [See Document No. 70042] indicates that the prior limit on Plaza Blvd. was 35 MPH; State standards say the 85th Percentile Speed [the speed at or below which 85% of the traffic was moving when measured by radar is the speed which should be posted [to the nearest 5 MPH increment unless there are other traffic engineering considerations which would justify a reduction; there was no change to the speed limit on Plaza Blvd. from Highland Ave. to I-805; the section of Plaza easterly of 1-805 shows drivers traveling at higher speeds; staff found no physical factors which would justify retaining the lower speed limit; therefore, it was recommended to the Traffic Safety Committee and Council to approve the new 40 MPH limit easterly of I-805; the Traffic Safety 2/21/84 Book 64 Page 70 Committee approved these limits on June 8, 1983, and Council approved them on June 28, 1983; if a speed limit is established which cannot be later justified for sound reasons, it will not be upheld in court when challenged by a motorist who is cited for exceeding the speed limit) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Police Chief's ANNUAL REPORT on CRIME STATISTICS and DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES was presented. POLICE CHIEF HART was present and displayed charts indicating crime statistics over the past ten years. Chief Hart said in 1983, crime went down 6% from 1982 and went down 20% from 1979; keeping crime down involves a combination of staff, effective leadership and community support. Chief Hart spoke of truancy sweeps, Neighborhood Watch and Juvenile Diversion programs, all effective in reducing crime. Discussion. Chief Hart answered Council's questions re hiring, response time and citizen complaints. Council congratulated Chief Hart on the outstanding job he is doing. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The request of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE that the City barricade the 1200 block to the 1400 block of 'D' Ave., on Saturday, April 7, 1984, between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for a trash drop off and loading site during the Spring City -Wide Clean Up was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - CITY ATTORNEY OTHER STAFF - No report. - No report. No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the work in Las Palmas Park, particularly the concession stands. City Manager McCabe said he will be making a report to Council; work is in progress; they are taking care of the field immediately. Mayor Morgan said he is going to write a letter to the Mayor of San Diego re the sewage coming down Plaza Blvd. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported that for the past ten years, Jean Mason on Manchester St. has gone up and down the street picking up trash and sweeping in front of homes; he would like to see the City dive her some kind of award. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the City Manager get on the appointment of a Finance Director as quickly as possible, names of applicants be brought back to Council, and to appoint an independent panel to interview the applicants. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dana, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., February 28, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:48 p.m. CITY CLERK 2/21/84 Book 64 Page 71 The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on February 28, 1984. Corrections orrections MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/21/84