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Home My WebLink About1980 03-25 CC MIN124 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 25, 1980 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Hoffland, McCabe. 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. Milo Wood, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, for approval of revised paje 109 of the March 4, 1980 minutes, Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GEORGE WEBSTER, Chamber of Commerce, was present and read a letter from the President of the Chamber expressing his appreciation to the Council and City staff for their outstanding services during the recent winter rains and floods. Mayor Morgan commented on the drainage project started in 1959. ALFRED HLAWATSCH, 711 E. 16th St., was present to address the Council in regard to the movie promoting the City to be filmed under the Chamber's sponsorship; they're trying to raise money; they've collected $3,000 through mail solicitation and local merchants; it seems to be going well; if the City is going to participate in a contribution, now is the time to alert the Council formally. Mr. Hlawatsch urged Council to consider the best manner of making the City's interest evident because evidence of their interest would help the fundraising. Mr. Hlawatsch gave each member of the Council a package explaining the details of the fundraising. Mayor Morgan advised Mr. Hlawatsch nothing could be done until close to budget time and advised Mr. Hlawatsch to get a letter in. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be presented title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALIF., ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL, ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,287 be ads. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,288, "VACATION OF ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 19TH AND 20TH STREETS FROM HARDING TO COOLIDGE AVENUES (SC-7-78)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,288 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,289, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PEPPER HILL CONDOMINIUMS - 1851 E. 18TH STREET. (S-1-80)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,289 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. 3/25/80 Resolution No. 13,290, "RESOLUTION MENT FOR RETAINING WALL AT 1749 E. Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Carried by unanimous vote. 125 ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- 10TH STREET (CAMPOS)." Moved by Resolution No. 13 290 be ado ted. Resolution No. 13,291, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Ailey 31, 34, 50, 74, 100, 105 and 164, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13 291 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,292, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Alley 31, 34, 50, 74, 100, 105 and 164, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Van Waters, Resolution No. 13 292 be adopted. Carried bye unter, nanimousonded vote.by Resolution No. 13,293, "RESOLUTION (Alleys 31, 34, 50, 74, 100, 105 �d�� ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,293 be, Assessment District No. 208).++ ad -ad-°- 1. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,294, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" (Alleys 31, 34, 50, 74, 100, 105 and 164, Assessment District No. 208)." ). Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13 294 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,295, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. (Alleys 31, 34, 50, 74, 100, 105 and 164, Assessment District No. 208)." seconded Camacho, R^scluti,on No. 13 295 beeoado ted. Carriedved by Vaneby vote.unanimousb Resolution No. 13,296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 208." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,296 be added. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of demands (WARRANT REGISTER NO, 38), dated March 25, 1980, in the amount of $100,990.19 (Warrants Nos. 67897 through 67963) and Payroll for the period ending March 15, 1980 in the amount of $191,282.42 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, the demands be ratified and payroll confirmed. Carried by the following vote, to.+wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla,Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. A request from ARCHIE'S TRUCK SALES to use a commercial mobile modular unit for temporary office facility was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, in favor of item 12, n re beinno reasonfor the trailer, other than for space; they ohave beeneoperating within a block of there for a long time, would they continually ask for extensions; and they have had all kinds of breaks and ought to produce a little bit for the City. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. A PETITION for 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF HARBISON AVENUE, 20th to 24th Streets. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. (It be referred to City Engineer for study and report). Carried by unanimous vote. An Application for Stock Transfer of Type 48 License, ON -SALE GENERAL LICENSE, of Yoshika Grasser, dba TAHITI CORPORPORATION, 821 National City Blvd. was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, it be pproved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 3/25/80 126 An Application for original, Type 41 License, ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE (authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bonafide public eating place type premises, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) of Alpha Beta Company, dba ALPHY'S RESTAURANT, 424 W. 24th Street, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, it be protested until such time as they meet the 4 conditions of the City. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None, Abstaining: Dalla, Morgan. Request from WEISSER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY to hold an outdoor sporting equipment trade show was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation (approval of the request.) Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS The City Manager asked that his office be authorized to enter into a consultant agreement with BERRYM1N & STEPHENSON, INC. for ENGINEERING SERVICES starting immediately. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, In favor of the City Manager's recommendation and request. Under discussion, Mayor Morgan asked if we would call on Dale Hoffland to help meet deadlines on Saturdays, we Councilneed the authority to do that. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan reported in regard to Route 252; people are now saying that we need it and they missed the hearing when it was held in San Diego, it is surprising that the State of California can invest 11 million dollars in a road and move everybody out (and abandon the project); there would be 60,000 people a day traveling on Route 252 and relieving our streets in National City. The Mayor said there are 3 or 4 speculators who will profit; we are going to bring suit and we are going to do everything we can to stop them; it's unfair to a little government like National City; Mr. Williams has promised to come to National City to talk about it. Mayor Morgan urged Dale Hoffland to relay the message at the hearing (Los Angeles, 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 26) that National City does not want the land turned over to 3 or 4 speculators and leave 60,000 people out. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked the Council if they had the opportunity to ride down Euclid Avenue and 22nd to see Mr. Fierro's little apartment complex. he would like Council to commend him for it because he's done an outstanding job. COUNCILMAN WATERS commented on how nice it is not to be running in this election. He wished all the candidates well. VICE MAYOR DALLA explained he abstained on item 15 to avoid any possible conflict of interest. VICE MAYOR DALLA called the Manager's attention to the ordinance that prohibits subdivision signs (for out of town property) on city streets; we get on them and they clean things up, but they go back to their same old tricks; trailers are brought in during the weekend parked along Plaza Blvd. with signs; that is violation of our current sign ordinance. Mayor Morgan called an executive session on personnel matters at 8:00 p.m. 3/25/80 127 Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m. Council members present: Camacho, Da11a, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, to advise City Attorney McLean to provide no less than 40 hours of legal service to the Cityyer week and to post a weekly schedule of his activities. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. CITY CLERK CITY F NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California at their regular meeting of April k5-, 1980. 2.yn 0 Corrections No corrections MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/25/80