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Home My WebLink About1980 08-19 CC MIN227 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 19, 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: Campbell, Gerschler, McCabe, McLean, Onley, Stracker. 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, Frank Jordan, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12 , 1980, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The City Clerk read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "FREEDOM OF ENTERPRISE WEEK", August 24.30, 1980. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the proclamation, Carried by unanimous vote. The proclamation was presented to Geroge Webster, Manager, National City Chamber of Commerce, PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS . None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No, 13,414, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from David M. Downs for street purposes)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 13,414 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 13,415, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A portion of Harbison)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No, 13t415 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 13,416, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Wilbur F, Sr. and Zilpha W, Bradley, for street purposes)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 13,416 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 13,417, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A Portion of 31st Street)," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Caznacho, Resolution No, 13, 417 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 13,418, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 13,418 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No, 13,419, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING A CITIZEN'S ACTION (Willie Lee Bush)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,419 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Mayor Morgan presented the Resolution and Key to the City to Willie Lee Bush, Police Chief Hart was present and commended Mr, Bush, 8/19/80 228 Resolution No. 13,420, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING A CITIZEN'S ACTIONS (Edward Castillo)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,420 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Resolution to Edward Castillo. Councilman Dalla suggested a plaque honoring citizens such as Mr. Castillo and Mr. Bu*h be put in a prominent place in City Hall if they wished. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, we look into the possibility of a plaque in a prominent place] maybe the library, so people can view it. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,421, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,421 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,422, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 1980.81 FISCAL YEAR." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,422 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,423, "VACATION OF ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF PALM AVENUE BETWEEN 4..IAND 5TH STREET." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,423 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,424, "VACATION OF 'A' AVENUE BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH STREET (SC-1..80)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,424 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,425, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Alleys Nos. 75, 79, and 90, Assessment District No. 209)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,425 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,426, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Fig Court - Gilbert Lane Westerly, District No 203)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,426 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,427, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Fig Court - Gilbert Lane Westerly, District No. 203)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,427 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, NEW BUSINESS REPORT of the City Manager and City Engineer on their ar'n9,T on PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEYS 75, 79 and 9016'ssQa ste libd'By lYe Streets and Highways Code ...hearing was held at 5:30 p.m., July 23, 1980, in the Council Chambers; 16 interested persons were present; there were 2 written protests; reporting each alley as to protests, written and oral, frontage and area, the Streets and Highways Code states that oral and written protests are to be heard at the hearing; and that a majority protest as defined by Section 2930 is based upon written protests only: ALLEY 75 Written Protest, Frontage 48.33, Area 41.71; Oral Protest - Frontage 48.33, Area 41.71; ALLEY 79 .. Written Protest, Frontage 0, Area 0; Oral Protest - Frontage 12.71, Area 12.71; ALLEY 90 - Written Protest, Frontage 12.66, Area 16.02; Oral Protest - Frontage 0, Area 0); the City Manager and City Engineer recommended Council proceed to the Resolution of Intention with Alleys Nos. 75, 79, 90) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The SOUTH BAY PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION'S request to hold a CARNIVAL from August 28 through September 2, 1980 at South Bay Plaza Shopping Center (...carnival from 8/28-9/2/80, 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. on the east parking lot; a Temporary Use Permit for this event has been processed and approved by the Fire, Planning and Finance Departments; Police Department cited a number of concerns but indicated arrangements were made for additional security. Staff recommends request be granted subject to compliance with Ordinance No. 1227 and all other applicable laws.) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of South Bay Plaza Merchants request. Questions were raised about safety inspection of rides. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/19/80 229 The recommendation of General Services (Purchasing Division) to Award Bid GS 8081-2 for ONE MODULAR PLAY CENTER (,..after extensive market research, the Purchasing Department has determined the Modular Play Center to be a "sole source" and a compatability purchase, the City currently has two other modular play centers by the same manufacturer; a formal bid package due to the above determination was sent to Walt Rankin and Associates only; their response meets all bids requirements and speci- fications; the bid package includes all materials and installation at Las Palmas Park; the total cost is $9,396.18; Staff recommends authoriza- tion to the Purchasing Agent to make a sole source/compatability purchase.; was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of General Services (Purchasing Division) to Award Bid G.S. 8081-3 for a FULL SIZED POOL CAR fbids were solicited from twenty-six vendors with three respondents Ltwo no bid]; the low bidder was Carl Burger's Dodge World who met all bid specifications; copies of the Certificate of Publication are on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. Staff recommends the bid be awarded to Carl Burger's Dodge World in the amount of $8,270.84.) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. CRAIG WINDER, Purchasing Agent, was present and answered questions re bids. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Department's FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM and 1980- 81 Budget Report as to consistency with General Plan (Pursuant to Section 65401 of the State of California Planning and Zoning Law, the Planning Department has reviewed the National City 1980-85 Capital Improvement Program and 1980-81 Budget for conformity to the General Plan and found no inconsistency with the General Plan or its elements; the Planning Commission concurred at its meeting of 8/11/80. Staff recommends the Agency Report be received and filed as being consistent.) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Five - Year Capital Improvement Program and 1980-81 Budget Report as to General Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. A REQUEST from the South Bay Cities Council, Navy League to serve alcoholic beverages in Kimball Community Building (The South Bay Cities Council, Navy League, has reserved the Kimball Community Building facilities to hold the annual MS. NAVAL SERVICES CONTEST DINNER on the evening of September 22, 1980; approximately 200 persons are expected to attend. The city rental policy requires that the following: 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, copy to be filed with the Public Works Dept. prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amount of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences] naming the City as co-insured shall be sub- mitted; and 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police. Staff recommends the City Council approve the request subject to the three requirements.) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, request be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER MCCABE said two weeks ago Council requested a report regard- ing a special tax for Police Services as a measure to be on the November ballot. Mr. McCabe said he had a Resolution that should be adopted tonight if Council wished to put this on the November ballot. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted by title only. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the motion be amended to include the City Manager be directed to work with the Chief o6 Police to work out the man -power he needs and fund it through General Funds. ALFRED COLOMBO, 1405 E. 30th Street, was present and agreed with Councilman Van Deventer; he was tired of getting robbed, he wanted police protection now. Discussion. POLICE CHIEF HART was present and answered questions. Further discussion. Amendment to the motion carried by the 8/19/80 230 following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Nays: Camacho, Morgan. Motion to adopt Resolution by title failed, Council- man Dalla stated "I am opposed at this moment in time to add an addition- al tax to provide the citizens the police protection that we should be providing them as it stands right now." CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN inquired about the Thompson's problem on 2nd Street. City Attorney McLean stated a report has been distributed. CITY COUNCIL VICE MAYOR WATERS said he voted for the plaque, but wondered if the recognition would endanger the individual. City Attorney McLean stated the person would know who apprehended him anyway; it has been in the paper; the names will be on the plaque only if the individual so wishes, ADJOURNMENT Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:32 p.m. CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at their regular meeting of September 2, 1980. Corrections No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/19/80