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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 09-16 CC MIN239 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 16, 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: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Camacho. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Wills (Berryman & Stephenson). SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe followed with invocation by Chaplain Allen Sackett, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2L 1980, be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR MORGAN presented certificates to FIREFIGHTER MARK GUNDERT (Fire reported at 923 "T" Ave.; dark smoke pouring from second story apartment with reports of children trapped inside; Gundert responded and attempted rescue through front door but was driven back due to intense heat; he knocked down flames with water hose and sustained minor burns in the process. Found a 5-year old boy unconscious under a bunk bed in the back bedroom; carried injured boy outside to the arms of two ambulance attendants and returned to extinguish fire) and to SERGEANT FRANK CHENELLE (Police Department was contacted concerning an emergency where a woman was in the process of committing suicide; even though it was determined that the woman did not reside in the City; Sgt. Chenelle voluntarily saw to it that this emergency was handled promptly by the Chula Vista P.D., making the necessary arrangements himself and even contacted the party who reported it after the matter was taken care of). Mr. Gundert and Sgt. Chenelle accepted the certificates and made brief statements. The Mayor's proposed proclamation "CONSTITUTION WEEK - September 17 to 23, 1980 was read. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclama- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Mrs. Lillian Johnson, D.A.R. Mrs. Johnson spoke briefly on the importance of the Constitution. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan's recommendation that MARIAN L, RUTSCH be appointed to the position vacated by Mr. Schwab on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the Mayor's recommend- ation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Morgan said Councilman Camacho was not present because he was home recovering from surgery; in the almost 13 years he has been on Council, there have been very few times when his seat was empty; he appreciated Lou and prayed he would be back soon. BILL REYES, Lions Club, was present and thanked Council for support of their activities, particularly July 4th. Another "Lion" presented pins to the Mayor and each member of the City Council. Mr. Reyes invited the Mayor and Council to attend their Family Picnic on September 28. 9/16/80 240 ANDY CARBALLAS, 2530 L Ave.., was present and requested additional street lighting on L Avenue; a boy on a bicycle was injured by a hit -run driver at 26th and L; people cannot see the stop sign there. The Mayor advised staff would check it at night and see if additional light is needed. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing on the 1980 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the affidavit of mailing was on file and two written protests were received: 1. Bud Murphy questioning the location of the parcel cleaned, and 2. Dwight Squibb protesting the amount of the assessment (sent with his payment in full for the assessment.) RANDY KIMBLE, Battalion Chief, N.C.F.D., was present and reported on the 1980 Weed Abatement Program: all property owners were notified by mail or posting of property of violations and given a chance to abate the hazard prior to Fire Dept, action; a total of 830 parcels were cited for violations and 32 were eventually cleaned by private contractor; contracting costs were $8,302.24 and administrative costs $2,700.00. Mr. Kimble was asked if he communicated with the City when he came across City -owned parcels needing weed abatement and replied "yes". JOHN HARMON, representing his father-in-law, GREGORIO CRUZ, 1327 E. 5th St., was present and said his father-in-law received a bill for $35.00 for weed abatement that was done by his father-in-law and himself. Mr. Kimble said his records indicated Mr. Cruz was first advised of the violation on August 11, the parcel was reinspected on August 16 and the contractor cleaned the parcel on August 26; the contractor would testify he did the work. DAVID CRUZ, Chula Vista, was present and said the people from the other side were dumping the trash; his father cleaned the weeds. MRS. FAY PRADO, 1322 Manchester St., was present said she received a bill in the amount of $76.16; but she never received a notice of violation; further the contractor plowed under her vegetable garden. Mr. Kimble said he had a copy of the notice of violation sent to Mrs. Prado at 1322 Manchester; it had not been returned by the post office. Moved by Van Deventer, the public hearing be closed and the weed abatement assessments be confirmed. Moved by Waters, the Prado and Cruz assessments be eliminated from the weed abatement. Died for lack of second. Discussion. Mayor Morgan seconded Mr. Van Deventer's motion. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the public hearing be continued to the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Discussion re hiring of young people to clean up the parkways; drainage ditches along Plaza Blvd. full of weeds; report from Public Works as to how many of the City -owned lots reported by the Fire Dept. are still to be cleaned of weeds. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,434, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81." The Mayor's letter to Don Nay, Port Director, San Diego Unified Port District, was read: "We have known for a long time that whenever the eastern part of our city was fully developed, both residentially and commercially, the City would have to build another fire station in order to cut down the response time to fire calls. This year we have appropriated funds to purchase property for the location of another fire station in the eastern part of our city. Money is very limited due to Proposition 13 so it is time now to talk about the fire station located within the boundaries of the Port District. I foresee two things that could happen and I hope one of them meets with the approval of you and your commissioners: (1) close down the fire station in the tidelands, dispatch calls in that area from the 16th and "D" facility, and negotiate with you or some future tenant, the value of the building the city owns there; and (2) if the Port District wishes to retain the fire station at its present location, that they assume full responsibility for the maintenance and operation of same, including personnel. These are only two thoughts that occurred to me and possibly, there may be others. Please discuss this with your Commissioners so that we can resolve this problem to our mutual satisfaction. The only thing I know 9/16/80 241 for sure is that a city of 8-square miles cannot support three fire stations and something will have to be done about the one in the tide- lands area. As you know, the City has a mutual aid agreement with all cities in San Diego County for use in case of emergencies. I will wait for your reply before proceeding. Sincerely, Kile Morgan, Mayor." Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,434 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,435, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GENERAL STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No, 13,435 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,436, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,436 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,437, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Alley No. 78 from 18th Street to 20th Street, between "N" Avenue andm"O" Avenue) ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 202." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 131_437 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,438, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from MILDRED A. STACY for Street Purposes)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,438 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,439, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A portion of Harbison Avenue)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,439 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,4400 "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING DEEDS ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 13,277," Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,440 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of the following WARRANT REGISTERS and CONFIRMATION of PAYROLLS was presented: Warrant Reigster No. 8, dated September 9, 1980, in the amount of $150,068.52; (Warrants Nos, 69592 through 69693), PAYROLL for the period ending August 15, 1980, in the amount of $206,996.16; Warrant Register No. 9, dated September 16, 1980, in the amount of $54,483.83 (Warrants Nos. 69694 through 69758), PAYROLL for the period ending August 31, 1980, in the amount of $218,046.10; and Warrant Register No. 10, dated September 16, 1980, in the amount of $49,975.84 (Warrants Nos. 69759 through 69813). Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the warrant registers be ratified and the payrolls confirmed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho. The N.C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S request to serve alcoholic beverages in the Kimball Community Building on the afternoon of October 15, 1980 in conjunction with the Chamber and Kiwanis co-sponsorship of the SALUTE TO NAVY LUNCHEON (Staff recommendation: Council approve the request subject to the three conditions of staff: 1. applicant obtain a use permit from the Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, copy to be filed with Public Works Dept. prior to event, 2. Certificate of Insurance (personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences) naming the City as co-insured, and 3. security arrangements to be approved by the Chief of Police.) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Chamber's request subject to the conditions of staff. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Camacho. 9/16/80 242 CARL'S JUNIOR RESTAURANT'S (Sweetwater Road at Edgemere) application for variance to Ordinance No. 1473 for a driveway nearer than 11' to the property line (...the proposed driveway would create traffic conflicts with left turns across Sweetwater Road and diagonally across Sweetwater Road to Grove St. Recommend against installation of any additional driveways into Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center. The original traffic study for the Center indicated the present access is sufficient.) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation to deny. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. General Services, Purchasing Dept. recommendation to award BID G.S. 8081-5 for CONCRETE PARK EQUIPMENT (Bids were solicited from seven vendors with three respondents, two of which were "No Bid." The low bidder was Quick Crete Products Corp. who met all bid specifications. A copy of the bid tabulation, Certificate of Publication and vendor's Affirmative Action Plan are on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. Equipment consists of the following: A. Picnic tables with benches [7 ea.], B. Picnic tables with benches, wheelchair access [1 ea.], C. Benches [8 ea.], D. Waste containers [15 ea.]. Total cost is $8,541.48; adequate funds are available in the 15-40-8001 C.I.P. account; it is recommended the bid be awarded to Quick Crete Products Corp., Newport Beach) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. OTHER BUSINESS The TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S recommendations from their regular meeting of August 13, 1980 (1. approve a standard handicapped parking space in front of 728 "J" Ave. and order the installation of the proper sign and curb marking; 2. order the installation of 15 mph speed zone signs in the "T alley" between National City Blvd. and "B" Ave. from 17th to 18th Streets) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dana, the recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Moved by Dallas, seconded by Waters, this be referred back to staff to see if six signs are necessary. Discussion suggesting four signs would probably be sufficient. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Camacho. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report, OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL VICE MAYOR WATERS announced that I.805 would be landscaped for 2/10 miles within National City the first of the year. COUNCILMAN DALLA requested the custodian be notified when there is to be no council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas the meeting be closed. Carrii Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m, CITY CLtK 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 •, 1980. 0 Corrections o corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 9/16/80