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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 08-03 CC MIN138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 3, 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, McLean. 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. Juan Acosta, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular m-'etings of July 13, 1982 and July 27, 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DIANE SALINAS, 3703 Peachblossom, was present representing the Girls' Softball team who saved a young man in the park from a gang attack. Mayor Morgan asked Mrs. Salinas to furnish the names of the girls involved, so they may be recognized. Councilman Waters presented the $500 check from American Legion Post 255, for the Police Reserves, to Police Reserve Commander Joe Miyoshi. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Public Hearing on APPEAL of SUSPENSION of BINGO LICENSE, VFW Post 4630 (On July 9, 1982, the Police Department issued citations to a customer and bartender at VFW Post 4630 for violations pertaining to sale and use of Bingo "pull tabs" outside an authorized, licensed Bingo game; because of previous indications of gambling, and because citations were issued after written and verbal warnings, the Police Department requested the City Treasurer to exercise her authority to suspend or revoke the Bingo license; staff recommends Council uphold the decision of the City Treasurer suspending said license for a period of 60 days, after which the license may be reinstated providing the VFW submits written statement they understand and will abide by regulations pertaining to Bingo as outlined by the Calif. Penal Code and N. C. Municipal Code) was held at this time. Captain Milke, NCPD, was present and said "pull tabs" can only be used during a licensed, authorized Bingo game; on July 9, at 4:30 p.m., the bartender and one patron of the VFW were cited for unlawful use of "pull tabs"; the Police Dept. requested the City Treasurer suspend their Bingo license. In response to the question, "Had all organizations holding Bingo games been inspected?", Captain Milke replied that the majority had been. BERNARD TRAGER (representing the VFW), 516 E. 24th St., was present and said when he heard about this, he went down to the VFW and explained the Bingo Ordinance to the Board members; one of the violations was excess profits from one thing going into their building maintenance; the Ordinance states only 10% of the profits can go into maintenance; by floor action, the entire Board agreed to abide by the law in the future; the VFW needs their Bingo proceeds for their charities, and they are requesting that they be allowed to retain their license. Discussion. Captain Milke said the Police Dept. recommended a 60-day suspension, but Council can alter it; if so, he would like for the VFW Board to meet with the Police Dept. and sign a statement that they are aware of and will abide by the laws pertinent to Bingo games; on May 13, Captain Milke removed a gambling 8/3/82 139 (poker) machine from the VFW; at that time, he discussed the Bingo laws with the VFW Manager, who said he had received Captain Milke's letter re Bingo laws and understood them; it is not the intent of the Police Dept. to stop Bingo games, but the law must be adhered to. Further discussion. JOHN WILSON, 6 N. Kenton, was present and said he is the VFW Post Commander and Manager; he agreed that the VFW must abide by the Bingo laws, but stated he did not receive Captain Milke's letter; when he talked to Captain Milke on May 13, they talked about the poker machine, but did not discuss Bingo. Further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed, the VFW receive a 30-day suspension of their Bingo license, VFW meet with the Police Dept., and all VFW members who work Bingo games register with the Police Dept. Vice Mayor Camacho requested the Police Dept. advise all organizations licensed to hold Bingo games of what has occurred at the VFW. Police Chief Hart said he would do this. Councilman Dalla said it might be worthwhile to send letters such as Captain Milke's, registered mail, to be sure the various organizations received them. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to look into this. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,858, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1824 Rachael Avenue - Bowles)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,858 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,859, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1325 E. 17th Street - Pantazes)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,859 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,860, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (2923 Leonard Street - Marquez)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,860 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,861, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-ZBERG BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,861 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,862, "RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1982,E FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS A MEASURE RELAVNG TO THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING REDEVELOPMENT AT 8TH STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE 1982 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE OF ELECTION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,862 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,863, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT THE SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1982 AND TO CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,863 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,864, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,864 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/3/82 140 Resolution No. 13,865, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13,593 RELATING TO THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,865 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 4, dated July 27, 1982, in the amount of $107,181.30 (Warrants Nos. 76964 through 77039 [void 76963]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Della, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's Statement of CHANGES in CASH BALANCES for the month ending June 30, 1982 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this report be approved and filed. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's request for a Resolution INCREASING FEES for AGENDA and MINUTES of City Council meetings (Fees charged for minutes and agenda are not recovering outlay; fees were established at a time when postage, paper, etc. were a fraction of what they are now; staff recommends a Resolution be adopted increasing charges for Agenda and Minutes of Council meetings to recover costs only) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The Building and Safety Superintendent's request for an Ordinance ADJUSTING CITY HEALTH FEES relating to County Health Fees (San Diego County has adopted Ordinance No. 6378, adjusting health, sanitation and related fees; the City, through a long-standing contractual agreement with the County for Health Dept. services, has agreed that the County shall be reimbursed for performance of said services at "the same amount it would have collected had it performed such services in enforcing the County Ordinance"; adoption of this Ordinance will adjust City fees to be equal to County fees; if the Ordinance is not adopted, the City would be responsible for the difference in fees between current City Ordinance No. 1732 and County Ordinance No. 6378) was presented. ED WILCZAK, Building and Safety Superintendent, was present and said this is a request to hold a Public Hearing on August 17, and announce to the public that information on this fee increase is available to the public and on file in the Building and Safety Dept.; Government Code Section 54992 requires a 10-day advance notice to the public to allow them to review this information; the City currently has a contract with the County for health services; if this Ordinance is not adopted, the City would be responsible for the difference in fees between current City Ordinance No. 1732 and County Ordinance No. 6378. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendations of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, from their meeting of July 14, 1982 (Paint red curbs on both sides of the alleyway South of llth St. by Plaza Manor Apartments) were presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of GERARDO M. RODRIGUEZ, arising from an incident on April 30, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on July 26, 1982 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/3/82 141 OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the report on the Tidelands Ave. Fire Station. City Manager McCabe replied the in-house work has been completed; he will be meeting with the Port District this week and will bring back a report to Council. Mayor Morgan spoke of a man who has a contract for ambulance service in the City and lives on East 2nd St., saying he has been receiving complaints for the past three years that the man is receiving special treatment because of the contract; it is reported he has old cars on his property and nothing is done about it. City Manager McCabe said he would look into it. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters spoke of the bus company's apparent lack of a system for maintaining bus stops, saying two signs are down and just lying there and another has a political sign covering it. City Manager McCabe said he would check into it and make sure they have a system. Councilman Van Deventer said he would like to see Council oppose a bill regarding lease -sales of off -shore drilling sites in San Diego. Mayor Morgan said he is against this; oil sources must be developed to make this country independent of foreign oil. Councilman Van Deventer said he agreed, but there are other places in United States to drill. City Manager McCabe said he would bring back a report on this. Councilman Van Deventer asked the City Clerk to read into the record ten questions regarding the proposed golf course building: 1. How will the rent be paid for the property? 2. Will the existing lease be redone? 3. How soon will you build? 4. How will you pay for the building? 5. Will the City loan the money for the building? 6. Will the City subsidize the property? 7. Will the gross business consist of food, drink, golf supplies, and teaching? 8. Will the City be liable if you close or sell the business for the loan? 9. Will an invoice be made out on all transactions? 10. How long of lease on the property will you want? Mayor Morgan said he and Vice Mayor Camacho would check these things out. MITCHELL BEAUCHAMP, 1343 E. 16th St., was present and commended the Police Dept. for their swift action in apprehending a person involved in an incident near his business. Mr. Beauchamp offered to provide low-water/no-water plants from his nursery for landscaping the new Fire Station at 24th and Euclid Ave.; no irrigation system would be necessary; he would not use cactus plants, but evergreens with deep root systems. City Manager McCabe said he is interested and would check into this. Mr. Beauchamp said he noticed a planting area near the Community Building that needs attention, and offered low-water plants from his nursery; he would like to get together with the Park people and the City Manager in this regard. 8/3/82 142 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., August 10, 1982. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:43 p.m. CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of August 10, 1982. Corrections No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/3/82