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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 10-28 CC MIN7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 28, 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, Dallas 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. Hubert Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1980 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATIct4S The City Clerk read the Mayor's proposed Proclamation "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK •. week of November 9, 1980," Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor said the proclamation would be mailed to Bud Wilkinson, National Chairman, Youth Appreciation Week, Optimist International. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .. None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,454, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Alleys Nos. 75, 79 and 90. Assessment District No, 209)," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13454 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,455, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Alleys Nos. 75, 79 and 90. Assessment District No. 209)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,455 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 13,456, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Alleys Nos. 31, 50 and 105, Assessment District No, 208)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,456 be adopted. Mayor Morgan reported his son owned property abutting one of the alleys; that section of alley is improved. The City Attorney ruled there was no conflict of interest and the Mayor could vote, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,457, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Alleys Nos. 31, 50 and 105, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No, 13,457 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,458, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Tax Deed - Agmt. A.P. 562-060.33)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 134,458 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,459, "RESOLUTION TO ADOPT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION (am) UPDATED REGIONAL GROWTH FORECAST, SERIES V." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas Resolution No. 13,459 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. 10/28/80 Resolution No. 13,460, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF ALLEYS IN 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 208." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,460 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,461, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREE- MENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION." Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13061 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER No. 16, dated October 28, 1980 in the amount of $58,904.00 (Warrants Nos. 70,167 through 70,257) and confirmation of PAYROLL for the period ending 10/15/80 in the amount of $203,263.82 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. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of HERMINIO TAPIA, 524 E 3RD Street, filed with the City Clerk on October 21, 1980 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, it be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from John R. French requesting an EXTENSION OF TIME FOR EXERCISING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD..13--79) for PEPPER HILL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (...[the City Council], upon good cause shown by the applicant, may extend the time...for the exercise of such rights for a period not to exceed one year; Mr. French states he has been unable to secure a construction loan on reasonable terms...the Planning Department staff recommended approval of extension of time not to exceed one year) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this extension be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. The request of the NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in the Kimball Community Building (the request is for the Annual Christmas Party December 12, 1980; the Public Works Department recommended approval of the request subject to three requirements: 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 amounts of $100,000.00 for a single occurrence and $300,000.00 for multiple occurrences] naming the City as co.=insured shall be submitted, and 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by Chief of Police) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.. The request of the SOUTH BAY PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION to hold a CARNIVAL from October 31 through November 2, noon to 11:00 p.m. (a temporary use permit for this event has been processed and approved by the Planning Department, Fire Department, Finance Department and Police Department; Building Department staff recommends the request be granted subject to compliance with Ordinance No. 1227 and all applicable laws) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, the South Bay Plaza Merchants Association's request be granted and that they be sure that they have proper security at all; times down there to relieve the Police Dept. of (adding to) responsibilities they have on Friday night in the City. Carried by unanimous vote. l0/28/80 9 The Police Chief's REPORT AND RECOANDATIONS for adding POLICE PERSONNEL for the next three years dated October 22, 1980 (Document No. 65483) and the City Manager's recommendations the report be accepted and staff directed to implement the recommendation for a phased three year organi- zation and manning plan, commence the first year -program in 1981-82 FY subject to available revenue, and retain the current year (1980-81) budget as approved by Council were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters this be referred to the Budget Committee, Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include that Council hear the report by the Police Chief, Mayor Morgan said a motion was not necessary and requested Chief Hart to add to the report and answer questions. Chief Hart outlined the report and answered Council's questions saying the report reflected their judgment in regard to development of the Police Department over a three year period, based on comparative analysis of the kinds of activities occurring in this City as opposed to other cities in the County, the sizes of police departments, problems unique to this City, programs already started and programs they choose to continue; the first year asks for "X" amount of personnel, including one dispatcher, one clerk, six officers, etc. and proposes that it be started in the next fiscal year budget; part of that can also be accom- plished under Council's existing policy of allowing "over -hire" in the Police Department. Some of the questions directed to Chief Hart were: What is the maximum (with the present reserve) that could be "over -hired" between now and July 1? Why does National City have the highest crime rate in the County? Were National City police too easy on violators? Since the Police Department has increased the number of arrests made, why is there a need for additional police? Discussion re how the crime rate is determined, the number of police to be hired and dates of hiring, deployment of additional police officers, Revenue Sharing and the City's ability to assume the costs of the additional personnel and whether the added police officers would have an impact on the rate of crime. Captain Fowler, NCPD, was present and outlined the plan, or strategy, developed to deploy the additional people in a multi -faceted approach to solving some of the problems the Police Chief and Council have discussed (coordinators, profiling of types of crimes, vacation coverage, etc.). Discussion re increased sales taxes accruing to the City, and the probability of renewal of Revenue Sharing, image of the City; the citizen's right to feel safe and criminals to feel unsafe; and with the increase in the amount of sales tax the City collects, Council could afford to increase the manning level of the Police Department. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include the Police Chiefs report be approved and direct staff to implement the recommendations for a hased three- ear o an zati n and manning plan, that we commence the first ear's program in the 1981-82 budget year, subject to available revenue; we will retain the current year's budget a roved by the Council that is the Manager's recommendation, and with one added recommendation of own we we authorize the Police_Chief to add necessary ersonnel asneeded within his existin buds et if fthat is fecessary and that becomes possible, Discuss on. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Farther discussion, OTHER BUSINESS Recommendations from the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE's meeting of October 16, 1980; Remove 1, one overgrown pepper tree at 2705 Z "G" Avenue; the tree is in a small areain close proximity to a school fence; replacement not required; 2,. One tree due to numerous sewer stoppages at 3409 Cagle Street; paid receipts for plumbing services are on file; no replacement; 3. One tree due to raising of the sidewalk at 1640 "B" Avenue, no replacement is required because there are two existing trees remaining; Park Division staff recommends ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee action) were presented. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Council refer the recommendations back to the Street Tree and Parkway Committee for consideration of replacing trees with trees which do not break up sidewalks,. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/28/80 10 CITY MANAGER The City Manager commended Steve Wheeler, for his efforts in finding qualified personnel for the Police Department. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. OTHER STAFF The Fire Chiefts Review of three POSSIBLE SITES for the proposed EAST SIDE FIRE STATION (Alternative 1. Locate a new Station in the NE corner of Las Palmas Park; Alternative 2. Locate a new station in the vicinity of Euclid Avenue and Plaza Blvd., and relocate one engine and men from Headquarters to man Station; Alternative 3. Relocate Headquarters to land at Las Palmas Golf Course and turn existing facility over to other government functions;.,.from a review of the advantages and disadvantages listed for each site, a variety of interrelated factors must be considered; opening a new station creates one set of circumstances; relocating an existing station creates a separate set of conditions that may or may not be the same and may have a separate set of results; either Alternative 1 or 2 would provide good immediate and long-term coverage for the easterly portions of the City) was presented. Chief Bridges was present and displayed a map of the City with the three alternative locations indicated and answered Councilts questions. Discussion re alternatives 1 and 3 being on City -owned land; possible advantage of locating east of I»805; advisability of locating on heavily trafficed main thoroughfare or residential area; and requirements of Insurance Service Office. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, The City Manager get together with the Fire Chief and work out a plan where the City Council can adjourn its meeting to j a time when Council can) go out and look at all the proposed locations. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING The HEARING on the NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE ABANDONED WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES or Parts Thereof, As A Public Nuisance, From 1604 or 1630 E Fourth Street, (Case File #ZV-.72..7) was called at this time. Planning Director Gerschler stated the problem has been removed and he recommended the proceedings be dismissed. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) The proposal of the Comprehensive Planning Organization to establish AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (ARJIS) JOINT POWERS AGENCY (joint powers agency is to oversee the ARJIS system after the law enforcement assistance administration [LEAA] funds expire on December 31, 1980; .City Manager recommends approval; the Chief of Police recommends approval and continued participation) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas in favor of staffts recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR Mayor Morgan reported there is a house with seventeen cars parked in the yard and on the street and asked the City Attorney and Planning Director if there was anything the City Council could do about it; the neighbors don't like it. The City Attorney said cars parked on the street were one problem, cars parked in yards another; ordinances were brought before the Council; Council's constituents came in and said they wanted to park their RVts in their yards and none of the ordinances were adopted. Mayor Morgan requested those ordinances be brought back for reconsideration The Mayor spoke in regard to Shell Manor and asked why the developer has not been able to move people into the homes he built and sold and put up a bond for •--• it is costing him $333 a day; the City Manager replied that the City was working with the developer and several homes will be released shortly. Discussion re the slopes, planting, etc. (See page #11, paragraph # 2. 10/28/80 11 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters spoke of the acquisition of the Water Company and the promises made that water prices would be maintained at the existing level and a better job be done under public domain; and said he requested a report from Sweetwater Authority on money saved from water run—off from the rains and received a report saying $1,800,000.00 was saved; they had budgeted around $2,00Os000.00 to buy water; then the public got a 9.8 increase in February; since the water is under Council's control, they should show the general public their sincerity by curtailing the 9.8 increase which was to provide $640,000 for maintenance; that was the best opportunity for the Councils of South Bay to show their good intentions by saving the people of South Bay one time, even if for one year a 9.8% increase. Mr. Waters continued, there has been a 65% increase in SDG&E's rates already this year; there is a flyer going around by the Senior Citizens regarding SDG&E's proposed additional 50% increase; Supervisor Bates said it should be run by the government; at one time he would have agreed, but not now. The Vice Mayor recommended Council study the proposed 50% increase for a week and support the people. (See page #11, paragraph # 3). MAYOR (CONTINUED) Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that Council authorize staff to work with the developer of Shelf Manor and see that the people move in, and if he doesn't have enough bond up to assure all things can be done, the staff have the authority to ask him for other bond so that he can get the bond and get the people moved in, Discussion. Motion withdrawn. COUNCIL (CONTINUED) Councilman Van Deventer asked if the Vice Mayor wanted a report to come back regarding the SDG&E increase. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, 'Council authorize the Vice Mayor . to go to this hearingand voice Council's concern and say that Council is, not .in -favor of..the increase that the SDG&E is n ttingL on them, Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR (CONTINUED) The Mayor's recommendation to move the Metropolitan Transit Development Board TROLLEY STATION from Civic Center Drive to 8th Street in National City and that Council support action necessary to have the station moved was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Discussion re the effect moving the station to 8th street will have on surrounding new businesses, logisti problems; whether it should be referred to the Planning Director. Moved by Della, this item be referred to Planning Director Gerschler for a report to be brought back before Council. Died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan said he would like to know where on 8th Street they would put the station. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to Friday, Noverbpr 7th at 4;00 n.m. ,in the span conference -room. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. CITY CL CITY NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of November 11, 1980. CORRECTIONS NO C. RECTIONS R CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/28/80