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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 01-18 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 18, 1983 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Dalla. Administrative officials present: Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Sr. Civil Engineer Pachon, Principal Planner 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. Wayne Rowland, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular mceting of January 11, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. AUsen c : Dalla. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ROXANNA RAPOZO (President, National City Swim Club), 911 E. 7th St. was present and requested a donation of $250 to buy swim caps for the Swim Team. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. Melrose MIKE RAMOS, 158V, Chula Vista, was present and said he is the owner of the property at 339 Civic Center Dr. and requested a variance. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, staff be authorized to study this and bring back a report next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. Resolution No. 13,957, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13,928 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 16, 1982." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,957 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. Resolution No. 13,958, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,958 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. Ordinance No. 1/18/83-1, "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1699 to modify the regulations affecting the location of adult entertainment establishments in the City of National City (A-9-82)." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 27, dated January 4, 1983, in the amount of $97,722.33 (Warrants Nos. 78558 through 78609 [78553 through 78557 voided]), RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 28, dated January 11, 1983, in the amount of $122,592.53 (Warrants Nos. 78612 through 78673 178611 1/18/83 2 voided]), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending December 31, 1982, in the amount of $233,824.12 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Dalla. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the period ending December 31, 1982 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. The application for ON -SALE BEER and WINE LICENSE, TYPE 41, of Peggy S. Baker and James L. DeRieux, dba W W's PLACE, 3118-20 Plaza Blvd. (Police and Building Departments state no objections; Planning Dept. recommends this license be protested until such time as the following are assured: (a) Alcoholic beverage sales shall be incidental to food service, (b) All live entertainment, except for a single entertainer, and dancing, shall be prohibited) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, this application be approved subject to the Planning Department's stipulations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: I• ":'rnan. Absent: Dalla. The Public Works Director's request for SIDEWALK/STREET TREE REPAIR POLICY (Preliminary survey of all City sidewalks and curbings has been completed; estimated total cost for required work is in excess of $200,000) was presented. CURTIS WILLIAMS, Director, Public Works, was present and gave a report, including a slide presentation; the study placed defective areas into one of three categories: 1. Repairs that must be done; approximately $30,000 (includes items brought to his attention by citizens, Council and staff); 2. Repairs that should be made; approximately $70,000; we do not have enough money to do all of this group, so they will do the most important; 3. Repairs that are desirable; approximately $100,000; these would be done if funds were available; there are several areas where street trees are raising the sidewalks; when the tree is a large one, a possible solution is to prune the roots; however, this could weaken the tree and make it fall. Discussion. Mayor Morgan suggested that Council take a bus tour to inspect these trees before any action is taken. The Fire Chief's request for MOBILE AIR STORAGE CONCEPT (Compressed breathing air is the lifeline a firefighter must have if he is to attack fires inside buildings and rescue trapped occupants; no other tool allows them to aggressively move into smokey and contaminated environments and work safely; with the widespread use of, and shipping of hazardous materials in our community, it is necessary to take steps to assure the availability of large air supplies on the fire ground and at the scene of the spills of hazardous gasses and liquids; the Cities of San Diego and National City are proposing to develop a mobile air storage system under a joint venture that would provide the following: 1. air storage bottles and air compressor to resupply breathing masks in conformance with Cal -OSHA requirements; 2. Oxygen storage to provide life saving oxygen at the scene of high rise fires and other incidents where citizens overcome by toxic environments can be assisted; 3. hydraulic power to operate the "Jaws of Life" for extrication and rescue work; 4. low pressure air supply for cave-ins and other events where patient rescue/removal may require prolonged periods of time; also allows operation of cutting tools; 5. high rise hose reels that allow compressed air to be supplied 200-400 ft. from the unit and up to 30 stories high to refill air bottles; 6. electrical power to drive smoke ejectors, cutting tools and lights for night time rescue and fires; a joint venture would allow for mutual sharing of the costs to purchase the system; maintenance would be covered under a percentage of use basis; if approved, necessary staff work will proceed prior to budget hearings; necessary agreements and costs would be presented at that time; estimated purchase price is $85,000; National City's share 1/18/83 3 would be $42,500; staff recommends Council direct staff to develop necessary agreements and to report back prior to budget hearings) was presented. Fire Chief Bridges was present to answer Council's questions. Discussion re costs. The City Attorney said it would cost nothing now, but would enable the Fire Chief to investigate. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, for approval of the concept. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. The Claim for Damages of JOSEPH R. SUPSIC, arising from an incident on October 15, 1982 and filed with the City Clerk on January 12, 1983 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGaR - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. CTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of widening Plaza Blvd. East of South Bay Plaza, saying it should be widened all the way to Palm. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Engineer be authorized to write letters to the property owners, advising that Council has made a policy to widen Plaza East of South Bay Plaza. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. Mayor Morgan inquired who replaced Fred Baker (Engineering Dept.) and was advised the position was being filled on a temporary basis. Mayor Morgan spoke of the proposed Public Relations position, saying we should go ahead and have it advertised and see who we can get on board; if we cannot find someone who will do a good job for the City, he will back off and not support it. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager be authorized to advertise for this position and find a qualified person. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Absent: Dalla. Councilman Waters said he feels this is the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce; if the City is going to hire a Public Relations person, we should stop the financial assistance to the Chamber of Commerce. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said the Chamber of Commerce has a job to do, and we have a job to do; what he has in mind is not to promote business in the City, but to promote good will. CITY COUNCIL - No reports. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be ad,ourned to 7:00 p.m., January 25. 1983. Carried by unanimots vote. Absent: Dalla. The meeting closed at 4:50 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 25, 1983. Corrections orrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 1/18/83