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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 08-16 CC MINOs Book 63 _ Page 1.46- 1.b / MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 16, 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, Dana, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Act. Plan. Dir. 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. Albert Young, First Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MANUEL ROMAN, 31 Civic Center Drive, was present and requested that he be able to park in front of his residence (at present two hour parking limit) as he is not able to walk any distance. Mayor Morgan asked the City Engineer to confer with Mr. Roman. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,124, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PROPOSED REORGANIZATION IN- CLUDING ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAbICITY AND DETACHMENTS FROM THE LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRIAND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - ZONE 3." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,124 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,125, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MAY CENTERS AND PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER FOR POLICE SERVICES." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,125 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 8/16/83-1, "Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National city Municipal Code to update Section 18,16.270 Relating to the Requirement of Conditional Use Permit (Case File No. A-4-83)." OLD BUSINESS The City Manager's Report on the GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE CHANNEL (rough estimate of effort required to clean out the sediment from the golf course drainage ditch would be...6-man crew and equipment..,working for 20 days to move about 10,000 cubic yards of sand...significant adverse impact on ability to perform routine things such as cleaning, signs, potholes, painting, etc.) was presented. City Manager McCabe said the Public Works Director and he were seeking Council guidance; they proposed to clean the channel and deposit the sand; they would hope the channel would then carry the rain and run -off water. Councilman Van Deventer said the only way to resolve this problem until Rte. 54 is in is to start back before the lower small bridge and build a dike on both sides 8/16/83 Book 63 Page ±47.1-5-z' to 30th Street and them have on -going maintenance by City staff; to fix it right, it should go out to bid; our staff cannot handle it; anything else is a waste of money. Public Works Director Williams said they would have to clean it out on a yearly basis; they were looking at quite a bit of work now. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, staff have on -going program of maintenance and we go out to bid and make the channel wide enough to carry the water, and we continue to clean it out. Discussion re cost ($50,000) and time necessary to survey, prepare specifications, advertise and finally open bids, (a couple of months if done in house). The City Engineer said the process might be speeded if an outside consultant were used for the survey. Councilman Van Deventer said he was not talking about staff doing it. Councilman Camacho suggested that it be advertised that we would like to have the work done before the rainy season. The City Manager said it could be done on a first priority basis. Vice Mayor Dalla asked if the $50,000 included an outside consultant. City Engineer Benzing said $50,000 was only a ballpark figure. Discussion. Councilman Waters said the $50,000 would be spent for a "quick fix"; we did that before; it could be ruined by one good rainfall, and suggested filling the driving range which is below the level of the ditch and several other areas of the golf course which are of low elevation, saying the fairways need to be built up above the level of the ditch. Vice Mayor Dalla reminded all that al- though the golf course is owned by the City, it is leased by a private individual, and he questioned how much it is appropriate to spend and asked if we had considered having the California Conservation Corps help us with that. The Public Works Director said they are a hand operation, not able to handle equipment; once the berms are in they should be plant- ed with erosion material and the Corps could do that. Discussion re the lessee and his attitude toward what the City might do; approaching the lessee and seeing what he wants; the broken planks in the bridge and lack of handrails. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 6, dated August 9, 1983, in the amount of $709,891.35 (Warrants Nos. 80911 through 80973 •- 80911 voided) and PAYROLL for the period ending July 31, 1983, in the amount of $291,488.14 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, 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 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT arising from an incident on June 28, 1983 and filed with the City Clerk on August 3, 1983 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, it be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's report on CITY OWNED PROPERTY on the west side of Coolidge Avenue south of 19th Street (...property was acquired in 1947... total parcel size is 125' x 175'; N.C. Transit uses the southerly 150', the northerly 25' is unused by the City...Both Community Development Dept. and NCT have stated they have no interest or need for the northerly 25'...and adjacent northerly property owner is interested in acquiring that 25' x 125' portion; ...Appraisal was made on a "joinder" basis whereby the value of the lot is determined by what it would add to the value of the joined lots and is $28,000 fair market value; request Council direct staff) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the property be declared surplus, the lot be split and bid procedure be started to sell this property. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's report on the IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVES for 9th Street east of "R" Avenue (...proposed 1911 Act Improvement of 9th Street east of "R" Avenue was abandoned because of protests; staff was directed to evaluate possible alternative temporary solution to correct the deteri- orating condition of the street; the City Engineer details three alterna- 8/16/83 Book 63 Page J 48 I53 tives in addition to the original 1911 Act project: B. within existing R-O-W, remove existing A.C., extend water main and grade and surface 12' wide, with 4" crushed aggregate at an estimated cost of $49,000; C. within existing R-O-W, remove existing A.C., extend water main, grade and construct 14.5' wide P.C.C. pavement at an estimated cost of $71,000; D. within existing R-O-W, overlay with 0-2" A.C. leveling course and cap with 1" A.C. to a 12' width at an estimated cost of $11,000 (it should be noted that improvements made under Alternative D would deteriorate rapidly due to frequent water service breaks, no drainage control and poor subbase condition); no funds are currently budgeted) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of proceeding with item D ($11,000) after the property owners repair the water lines. Discussion. The City Engineer said it was his understanding the water pipes are under the existing surface and unless they were lowered and replaced the street will be broken up in pretty much the same way as it is now. Discussion. It was consensus that the property owners be advised this was temporary only and that they would be responsible for repairs or repaving. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The request of SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK CLUB to hold a fund raising event at 2900 Highland Avenue, September 8-11, 1983 (The event to be located on the baseball field, will include a carnival, con- cession stands, rides and assorted amusements; hours of operation will be: September 8 & 9, 5 - 11 p.m., September 10, 10 a.m. to 12 midnight, September 11, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m,; funds raised will be used to support athletic programs at Sweetwater High School; Police, Finance, Public Works, Building & Safety, Planning, Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments have reviewed and approved this request subject to the following condi- tions: 1. Tent materials shall be flame retardant - provide certifi- cation; no smoking signs, fire extinguishers shall be provided in all tents; provide plot plan and obtain separate permit from Fire Dept.; Bonding and business license necessary; Building & Safety Dept. shall inspect all structures and electrical connections prior to use. The Quarterback Club requests waiver of fees. Staff recommends approval.) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Quarterback Clubts request. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the KIWANIS CLUB of National City, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, requesting approval to participate in the Heritage Week festivities planned for September 3, 1983 and approval to SELL BEER was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Kiwanis Club request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of the building of Plaza Bowl and the requirement they put in a driveway on "M" Avenue and said this is creating problems for the residents of the area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan asked the City Engineer if it would be possible to put the traffic signals at 4th and National and 16th and National on blinker at 5-6:00 p.m. The City Engineer said he would run a study. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Dalla inquired about 9th Street east of "R" Ave., only 20' 8/16/83 Book 63 Page 149 J 4 was dedicated street, is it still proper for us to surface it? The City Engineer said only 12' would be paved. Councilman Van Deventer spoke of the nine buses to be purchased by N.C. Transit, saying Council had asked they work with the City of Chula Vista, and he would like to see what their reason was on that. Mr. Van Deventer said he would like to see the Mayor meet with Chula Vista Mayor and see if we can have a joint garage facility that both transit systems can work out of, a place where these buses can be worked on and maintained. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, taconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:51 p.m. ._ le_ City Cle The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of August 23, 1983. Corrections V/No Corrections 8/16/83