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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 05-01 CC MINBook 64 Page 138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 1, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at .-e66" p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, 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 the Rev. Al Young, First Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 1984 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION The Mayor's proposed Proclamation declaring the month of May, 1984 as "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH" was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Port Commissioner Delton "Rip" Reopelle was present and reported on his first month on the Commission: Last Tuesday the Board approved repair of five railroad crossings within National City; the Convention Center was approved; an additional two towers adjacent to the Convention Center were approved; the 'B' Street Pier development to enable the District to handle cruise ships is underway; also they are starting on the budget, with final adoption in June. Dr. Reopelle said he is enjoying serving and would appreciate any comments or suggestions Council would give him. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,313, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOUTH BAY SERVICES, INC., TO INSTALL AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,313 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,314, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TDA ARTICLE 4.5 FUNDS FOR NATIONAL CITY WHEELS." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,314 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,315, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM PLAZA BLVD. TO 11TH STREET." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,315 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/1/84 Book 64 Page 139 Resolution No. 14,316, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 'NO STOPPING TOW AWAY ZONE' ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BLVD. FROM DIVISION TO 85-FEET SOUTHERLY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,316 be adopted. In answer to a question on the need for this sign, City Engineer Benzing replied it was not necessary; the question came up that people were parking in front of the "Welcome to National City" sign. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Resolution No. 14,317, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 'NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE' MONDAY 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. ON NORTH SIDE OF PLAZA BOULEVARD FROM EUCLID AVENUE TO 950-FEET EASTERLY AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET FROM EUCLID AVENUE TO 1200-FEET EASTERLY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,317 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,318, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HANSHIAN, INC., DEVELOPER OF 70-UNIT MOTEL LOCATED AT 1620 E. PLAZA BOULEVARD (SE CORNER OF PLAZA AND PALM)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,318 be adopted. City Engineer Benzing was asked to explain the 3-way lot split. The City Engineer explained the split was to accommodate the three phases of development of the property. WARREN CHOW, HANSHIAN, was present and said the one lot would be developed first as a 70-unit motel, the second lot would be used for expansion of the motel, and the third lot would be for development of a restaurant. Discussion. Planning Director Post said the total property is covered by a Planned Development Overlay and each phase will have to come to Council for approval. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 5/1/84-1, "Ordinance pursuant to Municipal Code of the City of National City applying the Motel Planned Development (MPD) Combining Zone to various properties in National City and rescinding Ordinance No. 1813 (Case File No. ZC-3-83)." Ordinance No. 5/1/84-2, "Ordinance rezoning properties located at 2849, 2856, 2859, 2869 and 2868 Grove Way, and property located South of Plaza Boulevard and East of the 'L' Avenue extension (Case files ZC-2-84 and ZC-3--84) ." ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1817 (4/24/84-1), "ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.16.010 'SPEED ZONES DESIGNATED' OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SUBSECTION D-10, PLAZA BONITA ROAD FROM SWEETWATER ROAD TO SOUTH CITY LIMIT (40 MPH)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1817 (4/24/84-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 43, dated April 24, 1984, in the amount of $110,765.15 (Warrants Nos. 83599 through 83660), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending April 15, 1984 in the amount of $247,519.76 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. 5/1/84 Book 64 Page 140 The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of THOMAS WONG, arising from the filing of a cross -complaint on February 24, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of WAYNE DINGMAN, relating to an accident on January 26, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ROBERT H. CONWAY, arising from an accident on April 16, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ROBERT BOWDEN (Agent for WM. CURREN, ET AL), arising from an incident on March 25, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter to Mayor Morgan from City of San Diego Mayor Hedgecock requesting a letter indicating National City's interest in San Diego's hosting the 1984 SUPER BOWL to be received by May 4, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, for the Mayor to send this letter expeditiously. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan brought up the matter of the Clerk's (Chair, Comm. to Honor Ida Mae Kerr) request for a donation to cover expenses of the retirement dinner for Ida Mae Kerr, honoring her thirty-five years of service to the City. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, we donate $500.00 for the retirement dinner for Ida Mae Kerr. Discussion re C ouncil's policy or donating no more than $250.00. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. OMIT I3USINESS The recommendations of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE from their meeting of April 19, 1984 (Recommended the following street tree removals: 1325 Roselawn, George L. Smith, no replacement due to narrow parkway; 3142 Biggs Court, A. B. Cockrell, no replacement due to narrow parkway; 1025 'C' Ave., Emma V. Estrada, upon payment of $30.00 - two trees @ $15.00 ea.; and 2105 'N' Ave., Jess Perkins, upon payment of $15.00) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote with the exception of the 1025 'C' Ave. removal on which Councilman Dalia abstained. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported Bob Arthur of National City Transit sent him a memo stating that Louie Camacho had been National City's representative on the Policy Committee for the Regional Transit Organizational Structure Study and should be replaced as the recommendations coming out of this study could heavily impact the City's ability to finance local transit. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, Councilman Cooper replace Mr. Camacho on this committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer reported Mr. Camacho was his alternate on SANDAG. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, Councilman Cooper be appointed alternate on SANDAG. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager McCabe recognized City Engineer Benzing, saying this was his last Council meeting; he wanted to thank him for his services to the City and to wish him well. 5/1/84 Book 64 Page 141 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean said Mrs. Kerr was here and he discouraged her from attending the meeting; she understood Council wanted her back here today. Vice Mayor Waters asked when the City Attorney had sent his letter to her and Mr. McLean replied it was sent yesterday. Mayor Morgan said the press said we would have to approve her accrued hours; if we cannot take her word after 35 years, we should have gotten rid of her long ago. Councilman Van Deventer asked the City Attorney when Mrs. Kerr would have all that information to him. City Attorney McLean said he was under the impression that on submission of the ledger sheets and verification of the dates, the City Manager would pay her. Moved by Morgan, she be paid. Motion died for lack of second. Vice Mayor Waters said before she is paid, Council should be informed (More on this matter under City Council below.). OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan commented Mayor Cox of Chula Vista is frustrated because when the Border Patrol makes an arrest, it is reported as the Chula Vista Sector making an arrest; they are not headquartered in Chula Vista; we have a similar problem; the Federal Drug Enforcement has an office in National City; whenever they make an arrest or raid, the media reports "drug enforcement in National City"; we get the bad publicity; he will be working on this to see if we can get it solved. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters asked for approval of the Board/Commission Application which was drafted by staff. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the application form. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Vice Mayor Waters reported receipt of a letter from Paul Howell offering to purchase City -owned land on 29th St., saying the City paid for an appraisal; Thomas Roberts, Appraiser, established a market value of $101,000.00. Mr. Waters asked if he should call a Real Estate Committee meeting, or should we just go to bid. Discussion. City Attorney McLean suggested Council authorize staff to advertise the land for sale, setting the time and place for opening of bids, the time for cut-off of bids, and stating those submitting written bids may then make oral bids and that the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper. Vice Mayor Waters said Four Square Productions are constructing a new building at Hoover and would like a waiver of street improvements. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, it be referred to staff. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Waters inquired who would evaluate the performance of the new secretary to Mayor/Council/Attorney; he would like to establish the responsibility now so we would not have another problem. Discussion. The Vice Mayor said he would hold this matter over until next week. Councilman Van Deventer spoke of a letter from Sweetwater Valley Civic Assn. relative to some help on Plaza Bonita and suggested the matter be held over until next week. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in relation to evening bus service, we go along with their recommendation (Next year's funding will be tighter and meeting the hours we have now will be a problem.). Carried by unanimous vote. 5/1/84 Book 64 Page 142 Councilman Dalla said if the motion approved (relative to payment to Mrs. Kerr for accrued hours) authorizes the Manager and Attorney to make payment when they receive certain papers, he thought Council had found a convenient way to pass the buck; we should at least have the gumption to take care of this instead of throwing it back in the City Manager's lap. Vice Mayor Waters said we made a motion for them to communicate with her and bring the matter back to us; we directed the City Manager and City Attorney to collect these figures and present it back to us when they think the information is adequate. Councilman Cooper reported on a problem that occurs every Fourth of July; there is no alley at l5th and 'E' and people park their cars there, blocking that street; fire apparatus cannot get through; the people at Morgan Towers cannot get in or out. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, it be barricaded so that no one could park there. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:55 p.m. CITY CL K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on May 8, 1984. Corrections Y No Corrections MA OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/1/84