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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 12-18 CC MINBook 65/Page 96 12/18/84 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 18, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, 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 the Rev. Ken Nichols, Southport Christian Center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk reported the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1984 were distributed this afternoon but perhaps Council members had not had an opportunity to read them. There was consensus that approval of these minutes be held over to January 8, 1985. PROCLAMATION The Mayor's Proclamation of "RED AND GREY VICTORY DAY" — December 22, 1984 was read in full. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to the principal and football coach of Sweetwater High School. The coach invited Council members to their football banquet on January 21, 6:30 p.m., at the CPO Club, and introduced Band Leader Daniel Flores who was present in the audience. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed reappointment of James E. Dyer to the Traffic Safety Committee was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, in favor of this appointment. Councilman VanDeventer said he would like to have this held over to January 8; he does not question the appointment, but would like to find out how long Mr. Dyer has been on this Committee. Vice Mayor Waters said we have established a policy that no committee member shall serve longer than eight years. Discussion. Motion and second withdrawn. Mayor Morgan said he would put this on the January 8 agenda. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DON MC LEAN, Valley Land Co., was present and said at the LAFCO meeting, it was brought to his attention that there is a small portion of the annexation that is not within the National City sphere of Influence, and requested that Council instruct staff to do whatever is necessary to include this in the Sphere of Influence which will come before LAFCO for approval on February 4. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Discussion. Mr. McLean said Valley Land Co. would expect to pay whatever costs were incurred by the City. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,515, "RESOLUTION DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN (GP-9-84 and ZC-8-84), Northwest Corner of Harbison Avenue and Division Street." Moved by Waters, seconded bvy VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,515 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,516, "RESOLUTION DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ALCOHOLIC RECOVERY MEETING AND SOCIAL HALL AT 1007 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD (Applicant: Armida C. Valenzuela, CUP-1984-25)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,516 be adopted. Councilman Cooper inquired where this facility could be located; alcoholism is an illness and these people need a place to meet. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Cooper. Book 65/Page 97 12/18/84 Resolution No. 14,517, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING MONUMENTATION) BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CON RA DO AND ALMA CARAET (3121 E. 2nd Street)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,517 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,518, "RESOLUTION GRANTING NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION A 5—YEAR RENEWAL OF THEIR LEASE." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,518 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,519, "RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,519 be adopted. Discussion. Mayor Morgan questioned whether Mike Roark had filed an application and Planning Director Post was sent to telephone Mr. Roark to learn whether or not he wanted to file application. The Resolution was held over pending Mr. Post's return. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1843 (14/4-1-/84-4), "ORDINANCE PREZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HWY. 54 NORTH OF VALLEY ROAD AND SOUTH OF VALLEY ROAD, NORTH OF LOMACITAS LANE (Valley Land Company — ZC-10-84)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1843 (4-2/1-1-/84-4) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 24, dated December 11, 1984, in the amount of $266,827.26 (Warrants Nos. 85912 through 85996 [ void 859281) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if the Mayor does not authorize payment of the bills, does he have the right to sign checks; he would like the City Attorney to bring back a report on January 8. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of DIANE CHEEK, arising from an accident on September 23, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on December 7, 1984 was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS (Item 10) The Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the period ending November 30, 1984 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. (Item 11) The Public Works Director's report on NO PARKING ZONES FOR STREET SWEEPING (Street sweeping in National City is a very sensitive item; generally, residential areas are swept weekly on a set day and usually within 1/2 hour each way from a normal time; com mercial/industrial areas are scheduled at least weekly, but usually much more frequently due to need [some areas are scheduled seven days a week ]; sweeping usually starts about 4:00 a.m. in the commercial/industrial areas; this early morning sweeping is for two reasons: 1. Employees are not at work yet and the parking areas are clear; 2. The noise level of operating sweepers requires that we stay out of residential areas; additionally, residential streets are full of cars; there is a transition tim e when commercial/industrial areas are beginning to fill up with parked cars and traffic is heavy [but some people are still sleeping] between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m., which we use to dump accumulated sweepings, make minor equipment adjustments, fuel the equipment, and give the operator his lunch break; the residential routes are completed about 2:00 p.m.; this is generalized; each operator works two 5—hour shifts and three 10—hour shifts per week; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are commercial/industrial sweeping days only; see Document No. 71513; it is proposed to designate certain additional areas in the City for "no parking" during specified times on specified days to facilitate street sweeping; the primary reasons for Book 65/Page 98 12/18/84 selection of these locations pertain to the frequency of complaints re dirty streets, and areas known to sweeper operators as virtually unsweepable; it is planned that "no parking" locations will be modified from time to time as parking patterns change, or if we find the "parking ticket" approach is unsuccessful and we need to get "tow away" zones; this program will require that 124 blocks be posted with three signs per block or about 400 signs; estimated cost of the program based upon $50 per sign is $20,000; informal discussion with the Police Dept. indicates the following: a) Sweeper should be equipped with police capable radio; b) Since impounding would take about 1/2 hour each, it would probably be more cost effective to use citation procedure to educate the public re sweeping/parking restrictions, with proviso that if citation is not effective, Council would be approached to change to impound; $20,000 cost to be budgeted with FY 86 CIP; staff recommends concept be approved for FY 86 budget funding) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Director, Public Works Williams was present and answered Council's questions. Mr. Williams said he had discussed this with the Police and they came to the conclusion that citing is the way to go rather than towing. Councilman Cooper said people should be notified of this; he feels the schedule needs to be reviewed further. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. • ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION (Cont'd.) Resolution No. 14,519 (See Page 97, Para. 3) Mr. Post returned and reported Mr. Roark advised him that he would probably make application in 1985. Motion to bring to the floor carried by unanimous vote. Motion to adopt the Resolution carried by unanimous vote. (Item 9) The Planning Department's report on THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS' RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN INCLUDING BEACH PARK, FOR THE SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (On September 18, Council considered a proposal by the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the overall recreation facilities plan for the Sweetwater River Flood Control Project; this proposal includes a 9—acre beach park in National City adjacent to the existing boat launching ramp, a one—half acre equestrian rest area on the south side of the flood control channel and a recreational trail system extending the length of the proposed flood control channel; the Corps is in the process of beginning their Feature Design Memorandum, which is scheduled for completion in September, 1985, and will include the final project design plans for all of the recreation facilitiues; the Corps has requested that Council submit a letter of intent and resolution outlining their desired level of participation in the overall recreational plan; see Document No. 71514; staff recommends staff be directed to prepare a resolution to submit to the Corps of Engineers and the County of San Diego indicating the level of participation in the overall recreation program, including beach park, the equestrian rest area, and the recreational trails system) was presented. Planning Director Post said he discussed this with the Port District and they had a number of concerns such as flooding of the park, water stagnation and siltation from the Sweetwater River; currently, they do not provide lifeguard services; they did not seem to have a high degree of interest in the beach concept; they were more receptive to a park concept without a sandy beach; the City's CIP Committee met and discussed the concept, and maintenance was a big part of the discussion; the Police Dept. gave the com mittee cost figures for police services; Chula Vista Investment Co. spoke of alternatives to a beach park; it was a very conceptual plan; there is no specific project planned; offices were mentioned several times; offices are not mentioned in the City's Local Coastal Program; the City has been talking in terms of commercial and recreational; Chula Vista Investment Co. is currently involved in the Chula Vista Bay Front Development; at present, the traffic has only one way to get to the freeway—E St.. Discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired if it was necessary to make a decision on this today; he doesn't feel he has enough information. Councilman Cooper continued, we need to lean on the Port District; they have put a lot of money into San Diego and Chula Vista; we are asking them to help us with a beach park and they keep coming up with negative things; the people of this City deserve a beach; the Port District has four representatives from the South Bay and yet everything goes to San Diego. Mayor Morgan said he was enthused about the beach park, but when he found out what the maintenance costs would be, he wasn't so sure; the Planning Dept. should lay out a plan. Councilman VanDeventer said a traffic study needs to be done on this; this item should be held over for four months to give staff and the City Manager an opportunity to meet and come back with a report; we can make a decision at that time. Further discussion. Planning Director Post said part of the problem is that all we have are very tentative sketches; the Corps of Engineers is asking for a letter of intent from the City to become involved and a Resolution of Support. Book 65/Page 99 12/18/84 Further discussion. DOUG BOYD, Santa Ana (Chula Vista Investment Co.), was present and said they are looking for an opportunity to work with the City and the Port District to do some sort of development on the West side; he doesn't think it would preclude a beach park concept. Further discussion re the traffic study. Planning Director Post said it would be equitable for the developer to participate in the funding of the traffic study, which would be controlled and handled by the Engineering Dept. Further discussion. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be held over for four months for a traffic study, the City Manager to come back with what kind of money they will come up with, and proceed with the concept; a conditional letter of intent to be sent to the Corps of Engineers this month, and the City to work with the Port District, the Corps of Engineers and the land owner. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe said Director, Park & Recreation Ruiz was present if Council wanted to consider funding for the Las Palmas Gymnasium. JIM RUIZ said the State will approve $150,000 if the City will commit to budgeting $150,000 in the 85-86 Budget; the facility has been scaled down from the original concept and is estimated to cost $660,000. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY Interim City Attorney Tobin reported on Vice Mayor Waters' inquiry re the Ordinance on longevity pay, saying in the early 70's, certain employees were removed from the status of classified, and it was felt that longevity for those type of employees would not be appropriate; there was no formal repeal of the Ordinance; since that time, certain other types of benefits have been paid; there may be employees impacted by that Ordinance; the most we would be looking at would be a 4—year statute with respect to any claims; he should have some conclusions by January 8. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if it would be a proper thing to make sure we get that Ordinance taken care of. Interim City Attorney Tobin said it wouldn't hurt. Interim City Attorney Tobin spoke of the Mayor's concern re the Executive Session which took place on Friday, December 7, saying he talked to or received written communication from most of the Council; it was a properly called special meeting and an Executive Session was called for Personnel matters; interviews were conducted with regard to a new City Attorney; during the Executive Session, one member absented himself; the question is whether or not anything improper took place at the Executive Session; he finds nothing to indicate anything improper taking place; with respect to whether or not this can continue when one member absents himself, the answer is "once a quorum, always a quorum". OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan reported some people in Chula Vista are including National City land within their Sphere of Influence and that is causing some concern with LAFCO; he does not intend to give up any of National City's land, including the 308 acres at the Salt Works. The Mayor suggested that land might some day be developed like Harbor Island. Mayor Morgan suggested while we are studying the space in City Hall, we might consider building a new City Hall in another location, possibly downtown or on Civic Center Dr. near the freeway; we have the means to do it, and we could give the present building to the Police Dept. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Dalla wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Councilman VanDeventer reported the County of San Diego voted to re —join SANDAG. Discussion re Rte. 252. Vice Mayor Waters reported on his poll of executives and mid —managers as to whether or not they wanted long—term disability insurance or to remain under the old policy; out of 27 employees, 16 wanted to remain under the old policy, 9 wanted LTD and 2 were undecided. Mr. Waters said maybe this should be referred to the City Manager to see whether something can be worked out for both programs. Councilman Cooper said he would like a list of the names of these people; Councilman Van Deventer said he would like a copy too. Book 65/Page 100 12/18/84 Councilman Cooper wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Morgan wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., January 8, 1985 (in accordance with Section 2.04.020 of the Municipal Code, there will be no meetings on December 25, 1984 and January 1, 1985.). Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:27 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 8, 1985. Corrections No co ., ctions MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA