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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 12-04 CC MINBook 65/Page 77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 4, 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: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Post Stafford, Interim City Attorney Tobin. 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 .Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 1984 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's Proclamation of "SISTER CITY DAY" — December 16, 1984 was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to the President of Children's Foundation of San Diego who reported a Christmas party has been planned at the orphanage in Tecate on December 16; everyone is invited. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said he would advise the members of the Sister City Com mittee. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FRANK Pekarek, 2829 'I' Ave., was present and inquired where to apply for the 50/50 sidewalk program; he owns a piece of property on 'M' Ave. that needs sidewalks. Mr. Pekarek was advised to apply at the Engineering Dept. Mr. Pekarek continued, he also owns some property on 18th between Lanoitan and Rachel; the proposed 17th St. is going in there; would it be possible to have a similar program down there, possibly using Urban Renewal Funds. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to look into this. Police Chief Hart was present and said he had an application for a parade at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 22, to honor the Sweetwater High School Football Team for winning the CIF Championship. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer said we should do something extra since this is the second year the team has won the CIF Championship. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this be referred to staff for a recommendation. Discussion re giving watches to team members. Carried by unanimous vote. Police Chief Hart said the Booster Club is planning something so perhaps Council should coordinate things with them. Mayor Morgan said the Booster Club had requested a donation of ;250 for the banquet. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we contribute $250 to the Booster Club for the banquet. Carried by unanimous vote. Discussion. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to include the presentation to the football team on the December 18 agenda. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,499, "RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." 12/4/84 Book 65/Page 78 "WHEREAS, a special municipal election was held and conducted in the City of National City, California, on November 6, 1984, as required by law; and "WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities; and "WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 14,407 adopted August 8, 1984, the Registrar of Voters in and for the County of San Diego canvassed the returns of said election and has certified the results to this City Council, said results are received, attached and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A". "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DECLARED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: "SECTION 1. That there were 21 voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said election consisting of consolidations of the regular election precincts in said City as established for the holding of state and county elections. "SECTION 2. That at said special municipal election, the following measure was submitted to the electors of said City, to wit: "Proposition "P" (Vote for one only) "Should the City's first priority for 4 million dollars of development and housing funds be completion of: Downtown Redevelopment, Neighborhood Rehabilitation, Low Interest Loans and Related Public Improvements? OR Construction of an additional 150 units of Seniors Housing? "SECTION 3. That the whole number of votes cast in said City (except absent voter ballots) was 8,795. "That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in said City was 584, making a total of 9,118 votes cast in said City. "That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City for and against the measure were as listed in "Exhibit A" attached. "That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said measure relating to priority for Downtown Redevelopment or Seniors Housing did cast more votes in favor thereof for Downtown Redevelopment which carried, and which shall be deemed adopted and ratified. "SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of said City a statement of the result of said election, showing: (1) The whole number of votes cast in the City; (2) The measure voted upon; (3) The number of votes given at each precinct for each alternative of the measure; (4) The number of votes given in the City for each alternative of the measure. "SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption 12/4/84 Book 65/Page 79 thereof in the record of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. "PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 1984." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,499 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,500, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A GASOLINE STATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 EAST EIGHTH STREET (Applicant: Joseph Shamai — CUP-1984-24)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,500 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,501, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF (1) EMISSION EXHAUST ANALYZER." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,501 be adopted and the City Manager attempt to get the money back from the State (amended motion). Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 12/4/84—I, "Ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 1832, 'Adoption of the 1982 Uniform Fire Code'." OLD BUSINESS The Asst. to the City Manager/Personnel's report on LONG—TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSAL for EXECUTIVE and MID —MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WITH MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE (On July 17, 1984, Council adopted Resolution No. 14,383 approving salaries and benefits for executives and mid — managers; Council directed that these employees be offered a Long —Term Disability Insurance Program in lieu of the lump sum payments [$300/year for executives; $200/year for mid —managers ] for insurance programs and other purposes; the City's insurance consultant received bids from two companies; the only bid received which was within the amount of money designated for this purpose was received from Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.; maximum cost is $6,900 per year; money is already appropriated in the current fiscal year's budget; if the program starts December 1, the current year's cost would be $4,025; the premium rate is guaranteed for twenty—four months; staff recom mends the program concept be approved) was presented. Discussion. Mr. Clark of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. was present and said quotes were based on 100% participation; minimum participation is ten out of the twenty—four eligible employees. Further discussion. City Manager McCabe said no survey was done to determine which executives and mid —managers were interested because Council direction was to implement the program; there are two who are definitely not interested and there may be more. Further discussion. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Vice Mayor Waters said he is not in favor of staff's recommendation; some of the Tong —term employees do not want this program. Further discussion. City Manager McCabe said the $300 was designated for insurance, but employees were never asked to prove it by bringing in a policy. Councilman VanDeventer said if employees are putting the $300 toward insurance he has no problem with that; he is not in favor of giving them $300 to stick in their pocket. Councilman Dalla said some people that have been here a long time do not need this program; some of the younger people do need it; is it fair to deny this program for the small segment who do not need it. Vice Mayor Waters said it is not fair for people who have been here twenty or more years to change for people who are new. Further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 22, dated November 27, 1984, in the amount of $133,039.57 (Warrants Nos. 85796 through 85832), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending November 15, 1984, in the amount of $269,207.42 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, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. 12/4/84 Book 65/Page 80 The application for TYPE 21, OFF —SALE GENERAL, PERSON TRANSFER, of Manuel P. & Sal P. Salem, dba RANCH HOUSE LIQUOR, 404 Palm Ave. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request. Discussion. Councilman Cooper said he could not vote for this because he cannot read the (blurred) backup material. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Abstaining: Morgan. The application for TYPE 20, OFF —SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, PERSON (add partner) TRANSFER of The Southland Corp., Barkie & Corazon A. Mc Herron, dba 7—ELEVEN FOOD STORE, 15 N. Euclid Ave. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The application for TYPE 21, OFF —SALE GENERAL, PERSON TRANSFER OF Basim, Dalour, Joseph and Nizar Younan, dba FARMER'S DISCOUNT MARKET, 1535 E. 18th St. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Purchasing Agent's report on AWARD OF BID GS 8485-5 FOR PURCHASE OF EXHAUST EMISSION ANALYZER. See Resolution No. 14,501 (Page 79, Para. 5 ). WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. Mark Monday requesting permission to RENT the COUNCIL CHAMBERS on Saturday, January 5, 1985, for a 7:00 p.m. wedding service (Civil marriages were accomplished when the court existed in the Civic Center, but there is no precedent for use of Council Chambers; only minor decorations are planned, but applicant will have a minister and anticipates that guests would nearly fill the chambers; preparations would include unbolting and disconnecting the microphone from the speakers' podium and re —installation; custodial service would be required for one—half hour prior to service and one hour after completion and utility costs should be Tess than $5.00 for a City out—of—pocket cost of about $43.80; the chamber itself, the lobby, the restrooms and both upper and lower main doors will be required; staff recommends, if Council approves, the out—of—pocket costs be charged to the applicant) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT regarding CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT (See Document No. 71417) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred to staff. Carried by unanimous vote. The Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the period ending October 31, 1984 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION from their meeting of November 15, 1984 (The following street tree removals: 604 'D' Ave., Mrs. Eula K. Dodds, two parkway pepper trees, roots of one are raising the sidewalk, recommend removal of the street tree which is creating the hazard, payment of $15 toward replacement tree is to be paid; 503 E. 2nd St., Jose Moreno, street tree is raising the sidewalk and creating a hazard, payment of $15 is to be made toward a replacement tree) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Com mittee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY Interim City Attorney Tobin requested an Executive Session on pending litigation on completion of the agenda. OTHER STAFF — No reports. 12/4/84 Book 65/Page 81 MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the landscaping on the West Side. Planning Director Post said staff was asked to prepare a report on parking; this should be before Council in January. Mayor Morgan inquired about getting $300 he posted so Mr. Pena could move into his house. Interim City Attorney Tobin said this comes within the cognizance of Engineering; it appears as though the work has been completed and the Engineering Dept. has indicated that the funds can be released. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the money be refunded. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman VanDeventer reported the doctors at Paradise Valley Hospital are asking for some sort of crossing. Mayor Morgan said we asked for a report; he was thinking in terms of installing a push—button traffic signal. Councilman VanDeventer spoke of ARJIS, AB189, saying the County is not returning 15% to the cities to reduce the cost of each city's contribution to ARJIS. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, we move forward with a Resolution to along with other cities to obtain the 15%. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman VanDeventer reported that Port Com missioner Delton Reopelle's term expires at the end of the month. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, Dr. Delton Reopelle be appointed to a full term on the Port Com mission, effective January 1, 1985. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla spoke of the Sweetwater Basketball Team's trip to Yugoslavia, and requested some letters of greeting and Keys to the City be sent along with the team. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session on Pending Litigation at 4:47 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:58 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolution be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,502, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE CIVIL LITIGATION AGAINST SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,502 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., December 11, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:01 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 11, 1984. Corrections No corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 12/4/84 EXHIBIT "A" Book 65/Page 82 CERTIFICATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. :COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) I, RAY J. ORTIZ, Registrar of Voters of the County of San Diego, do hereby certify that I have conducted the official canvass of the returns from the General Election held on November 6, 1984, and that the following is a statement of the result showing the total number of ballots cast; the total number of votes cast for each candidate; the total number of votes cast for and against each measure; the number of votes cast in each Congressional, Senatorial, Assembly and Supervisorial District, and in each City located in whole or in part in this county, for each candidate and for each proposition. Witness my hand and -official seal this 26th day of November, 1984. W 51) • RAY J. ORTIZ Registrar of Voters Book 65/Page 83 EXHIBIT "A" PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 1984 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 1418 NATIONAL 51560 1419 NATIONAL 51580 1420 NATIONAL 51590 1421 NATIONAL 51591 1422 NATIONAL 51600 1423 NATIONAL 51610 1424 NATIONAL 51620 1425 NATIONAL 51650 1426 NATIONAL 51660 1427 NATIONAL 51701 1428 NATIONAL 51710 1429 NATIONAL 51720 1430 NATIONAL 51740 1431 NATIONAL 51750 1432 NATIONAL 51760 1433 NATIONAL 51780 1434 NATIONAL 51810 1435 NATIIONAL 51830 143651840 NATIONAL 51860 1438 NATIONAL 51880 1850 ABSENTEE 70226 2083.8BSENTEE 80218 30911_ ABSENTEE 80226 PROPOSITION P \ S \ R \ P L R \ U T E \ B H s G \. 0 \ U C V \ I S A T \ M I S R \ P N T S \ G 378 651 150 172 575 999 268 251 496 1.006 246 217 352 653 179 143 346 526 177 133 311 513 138 145 480 78B 231 218 525 787 273 221 378 753 140 196 2B9 499 151 108 300 594 151 124 407 762 150 199 360 562 181 147 551 854 237 248 427 ' 685 172 218 474 987 208 222 581 879 257 272 355 585 150 177 317 506 156 146 491 889 203 234 634 977 299 303 666 295 281 3 5 2 1 6 7 5 GRAND TOTAL 9,702 15.467 4,419 4.376 VuTi rvti- rRt . To Vd / 13. 433 4. 1 I / 4, VI if REQUESTED ABS 666 295 281 DECLARED ABS 9 12 7 1 44TH CONGRESSIONAL 9.699 15.462 4.417 4.375 45TH CONGRESSIONAL 3 5 2 1 40TH SENATORIAL 9.702 15.467 , 4. 419 4,376 79TH ASSEMBLY 3 5 2 1 BOTH ASSEMBLY 9,699 15,462 4,417 4,375 1ST SUPERVISORIAL 9.702 15.467 4,419 4,376 CITY OF NATIONAL CTY 9,702 10,467 4,419 4,376 WATER AUTHORITY 9.702 15.467 4.419 4.376 C •