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Home My WebLink About1982 02-16 CC MIN29 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 16, 1982 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, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, Assistant City Attorney Montandon. 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. Charles Molnar, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO DAY, Tuesday, February 23, 1982" was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Commander Colley, USN. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RICK BARAJAS, San Diego Gas & Electric Co., was present and requested that the Resolution regarding SDG&E be held over until they have made their presentation on February 23 (Pre -Council meeting). ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,748, "Resolution reaffirming support and endorsement of the Sweetwater River Flood Control Project and the State Route 54 Freeway Project." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be laid over to next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,749, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (GRANT DEED - Ronald Vernetti)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,749 be adopt*d. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,750, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT OF A RETAINING WALL ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (1715, 1735 Sweetwater Rd., Thomas/O'Brien Associates)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,750 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,751, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PARKING FACILITY LEASE WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,751 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,752, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIGHT -OF - ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 13,752 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/16/82 30 Resolution No. 13,753, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF USED, ONE OWNER FLEET VEHICLES ON THE OPEN MARKET." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,753 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote, Councilman Waters asked for consideration of Resolution No. 13,754, "Resolution requesting the State Legislature to investigate, audit and enact legislation regulating the San Diego Gas & Electric Co.", a resolution not listed on the agenda. Councilman Waters reported that as a result of a tremendous amount of pressure, the Speaker of the House in Sacramento has appointed a Select Sub -Committee on Utility Performance, Rate and Regulations, ...members of that committee include Larry Stirling and Pete Chacon. Mr. Waters continued, "I would like to give you an example ...despite a 56% decrease in County energy consumption during the recent years, San Diego Gas & Electric record is as follows: In January, 1980, the PUC granted a $4 million increase for electrical loan management requirements; in April, San Diego Gas & Electric were subsequently granted a $152 million increase because of higher oil prices; in July, an additional $209 million fuel adjustment increase was approved by the PUC; also in July, the company was given a $35 million increase based on the higher price it was paying for natural gas; the PUC is still reviewing a previous San Diego Gas & Electric request of $147.8 million rate increase that could begin appearing in your January bill; it's averaged around $7.69 per month per the average user. The new $175.4 million rate hike proposal would raise gas and electric bills beginning in January, 1982. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. is also asking the PUC for a $16.9 million increase in natural gas rates. Both the $147.9 million and the $175.4 million requests are being sought by the utility because of an increased cost of doing business. The other rate hikes stem from the increasing costs of fuel used to produce electricity, and natural gas which would be sold to the customers. Yet the 56% decrease in consumption ... so it appears that when people are encouraged ... like the Pink Panther on television tells you, 'put another layer in your attic', and they put a layer in there and then there's an increase in your utility rates ... then out comes the Pink Panther again and says, 'put another layer up in that attic'. Then today, there's another little article in the paper, you'll get 8% financing by customers of San Diego Gas & Electric and by the Southern California Gas Co. We're all customers of that outfit, and with all the millions of dollars, these are facts. If you want the facts, just ask the people what they think of their gas and electric bill and let them show you a year back and what it looks like today ... about 150% increase in some cases. They (SDG&E) have to go out and convince the public that they're doing everything right. With the PUC and the Gas & Electric Co. working so close together ... I don't care if they had a dozen audits, I don't think it would please the general public; but I think an audit like is recommended by the Speaker is the way to go, because then if they come up with the facts and everything is fine, I think the general public will be a lot happier about the whole situation. I move in favor of going ahead (with the Resolution) at this time." Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Van Deventer said he agreed with Councilman Waters, but thinks we should give the SDG&E the consideration of listening to their presentation and put the Resolution on next week's agenda. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this Resolution be held over for one week. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 29, dated February 16, 1982, in the amount of $81,860.23 (Warrants Nos. 74929 through 75013) and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1982, in the amount of $226,897.21 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. 2/16/82 31 The application for ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, Type 41, of Eddie S. & Leticia K. Alfonso, 2424 Hoover Ave., Bldg. 5A, Suites F & P (Police and Building Departments state no grounds for objection; Planning Dept. recommends this license be protested pending assurance that the following requirements of the Land Use Code will be satisfied: (A) Alcoholic beverage sales shall be incidental to food service; (B) There shall be no bar or counter over which the on -sale alcoholic beverages shall be served to the public; (C) All live entertainment and dancing shall be prohibited; (D) There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages after midnight; (E) Live entertainment limited to a single entertainer performing musical work [piano bars, etc.] where there is no dancing, audience participation, or other live entertainment activities is a permitted accessory use to permitted on -sale alcoholic beverage establishments and restaurants without requiring conditional use permits) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this license be protested unless the conditions of the Planning Dept. are adhered to. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The City Engineer's recommendation of INSTALLATION OF ASPHALT CONCRETE, FIG COURT (On January 12, 1982, at the assessment hearing on the recently completed 1911 Act street construction at Fig Court, Ron Krehel, owner of property on the North side of Fig Court, expressed concern over the "unfinished" work on that side of the street; Council directed this to be investigated to determine cost for completion, provided Mr. Krehel agreed to allow entry on his property; permission to enter has been received; the total estimated cost by City forces is $5,300, approximately $1,800 of which is actual out-of-pocket cost; funds are available in CIP project 60-8002 to support the out-of-pocket costs; staff recommends this work be done by City forces during the period when regularly scheduled street maintenance work is being done) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY OTHER STAFF - - No report. - No report. No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan reminded Council members to complete and turn in their questionnaires for the General Plan as soon as possible. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Dalla's recommendation regarding Future 1911 Act Protests (Existing policy for 1911 Acts calls for abandoning any project in which property owner protests exceed 50% of the property owned; recently, two projects were abandoned in accordance with that policy; the City's policy is more restrictive than the State law requires; circumstances can exist when such a policy is detrimental to the best interests of the City, specifically when the protests against a 1911 Act are from non-resident property owners; and recommending that in future 1911 Act proceedings, Council weigh the overall benefits to the neighborhood and the City in each individual case and give preferential consideration to the wishes of the people that live here. Staff concurs with Mr. Dalla's suggestion and requests policy direction from Council) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Councilman Dalla's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters reported he attended Captain Stickey's wedding; it was covered by Real People and will air in September. 2/16/82 32 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., February 23, 1982, Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:19 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of February 23, 1982. Corrections No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/16/82