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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 01-10 CC MINBook 71/Page 1 1/10/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 10, 1989 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present Dana, lnzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent None. Administrative officials present Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by Reverend Kirby Pickus of the First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dada, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1988 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS/TROLLEY BOARD Presentation by Supervisor Bilbray to Councilman Dada for serving on the Trolley Board. Supervisor Bilbray was not present. PRESENTATION/THOMAS/O'BRIEN Presentation to Mayor and City by Mr. Thomas of Thomas/O'Brien and Associates of the Chain of Title for the Frank Kimball House and Ralph Grangers' Granger Music Hall Mr. Thomas gave a brief speech and presented the Mayor with the Chains of Title. The Mayor presented the Chain of Tide for Granger Music Hall to the National City Historical Society President, Victoria Waters. Mrs. Waters said it would be hung in the entranceway of the hall, above the grand piano. The Mayor then presented the curators of the Frank Kimball House, Ken and Terry Jacques who will display it for public viewing. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS/INTERVIEWS-APPOINTMENTS The Mayor turned this portion of the meeting over to Vice -Mayor Pruitt. The following applicants (indicated with an asterisk) appeared before Council. They introduced themselves and spoke on their behalf regarding the Commissions/Committees and Boards for which they sought appointment. Fred Kirkland Advisory & Appeals Board Civil Service Commission Planning Commission Everett Dickson* 2745 E. 14th Street Traffic Safety Committee S. D. County Water Board Ted Godshalk* 2143 Cleveland Planning Commission Rosalie Alvarado* 2423 E. 20th Street Tree & Parkway Committee Traffic Safety Committee Planning Commission Port Commission Tony Villafranca* 23 Mesa Avenue Planning Commission Traffic Safety Committee Street Tree & Parkway Committee Victor Ibarra Traffic Safety Committee Housing & Community Development Walter Graham* 1409 Calle Delgada Street Tree & Parkway Committee Planning Commission Jonathan Alva* 17 S. Kenton Traffic Safety Committee Joseph Martin* 2504 Seawind Drive Traffic Safety Committee Street Tree & Parkway Committee Park & Rec Advisory Board Luis Natividad Planning Commission Jose Charles* 2041 "K" Avenue Street Tree & Parkway Committee Traffic Safety Committee Kathleen Smith* 912 Ethel Place Planning Commission Civil Service Commission S.D. County Water Authority Book 71/Page 2 1/10/89 Tennyson Jarrett George Baca* 5 S. Harbison Civil Service Commission Housing & Development Commission Park & Rec. Advisory Board Planning Commission Rip Reopelle* 801 Ethel Place Port Commission Diego Aguilera* 127 S. Belmont Planning Commission Janice Martinelli* 916 "A" Avenue Planning Commission Port Commission Library. Board of Trustees Ernest Azhocar* 1615 Lanoitan Civil Service Commission Traffic Safety Committee Port Commission S.D. County Water Authority Sr. Citizens Advisory Commission Sweetwater Authority Councilman Della stated that the Commissions which currently had vacancies were, the Library Board, Planning Commission, Street Tree and Parkway Commission, Traffic Safety Commission and the S. D. Port Commission. In February of 1989, two terms will be expiring on the Advisory &Appeals Board. In March of 1989, nine positions on the Housing & Community Development and three in Parks & Recreation. Mayor Waters read a letter he had received a letter from James Bird regarding his experience as a member of the Building Advisory &Appeals Board. Mr. Bird said he would continue to serve if so requested, however, if it is believed to be in the best interest of the City to involve new people, he would not hesitate to step aside. ACTION: Vice -Mayor Pruitt asked Council make their considerations known, and in two weeks, make the appropriate appointments to the vacancies that are presently existing. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD (SANDAG) RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended Vice -Mayor Fred Pruitt to serve as an alternate representative on the SANDAL Board. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, in favor of Mayors' recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended Vice -Mayor Fred Pruitt and Councilman Ralph Inzunza to serve on the City's Real Estate Committee. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Mayors' recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Proclaiming January 13, 1989 as 'HUGH AND LOUISE LAWRENCE DAY'. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Proclamation be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring January 13, 1989 as "Hugh and Louise Lawrence Day " was read by Mayor Waters and presented to Hugh and Louise Lawrence. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPERTY ABATEMENT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Abatement of Unused and Abandoned Service Station located at 1805 East Fourth Street ** Continued from Council Meeting of 12/8/88 " RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council declare that the condition of the property constitutes a public nuisance and that it be abated per Alternative 2. TESTIMONY: Harold Thompson, 2067 First Avenue, San Diego (Attomey representing Dr. Ury) spoke in opposition. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:25 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present Delia, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer to close the Public Hearing and move in favor of Staffs recommendation on the use of Alternative 2, seconded by Pruitt. Book 71/Page 3 1/10/89 Planning Director Post read the Notice of Abatement of Nuisance into the record, inclusive of 6 findings which had been sent to the applicant last year. Items 3, 4 and 5 should be deleted. The other three remain, and he suggested the inclusion of an additional three to: 1) The unsightly character of the property is adversely impacting adjacent properties including Granger Music Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2) The property has not been properly secured enabling unauthorized sale and display of vehicles to take place. 3) Such unsecured condition further invites vandalism, arson, other fire hazards, rodent infestation and unsightliness and blight that depreciate values of surrounding properties. 4) The property owner has not demonstrated that the property can be adapted to other commercial use. 5) The existence of abandoned service stations is contrary to General Plan policies to provide a favorable climate for attracting new high quality business activity into the city. 6) Such facilities are also contrary to General Plan policies encouraging neighborhood rehabilitation and beautification activities in the City. Van Deventer moved to include these 6 items in the original motion if the second agreed. Pruitt agreed. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,845 through 15,856) Vice -Mayor Pruitt requested that Nos. 8, 10 and 11(Resolution Nos. 15,851,15,853 and 15,854) be considered separately. Councilman Van Deventer requested that No. 13 (Resolution No. 15,856) be considered separately. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Delia, the Consent Resolutions be (except Nos. 15.851. 15.853, 15,854 and 15.856) adopted. Carried, by unanimous vote BUDGET FY 88-89 2. Resolution No. 15,845, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER THE FINAL PAYOFF OF IONE MINOGUE CAMPBELL" Adopted. See above. ACQUISITION ESCROW 3. Resolution No. 15,846, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $15,000. FOR PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIG COURT AND GILBERT LANE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR SAID PROPERTY." Adopted. See above. DEED & EASEMENT 4. Resolution No. 15,847, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT FIG COURT AND GILBERT LANE. (MANUEL POSADAS PAVIA AND DELFINA GUERRERO PAVIA)" Adopted. See above. ACQUISITION ESCROW 5. Resolution No. 15,848, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $10,000. FOR PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIG COURT AND GILBERT LANE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR SAID PROPERTY. (PENAFLOR)." Adopted. See above. DEED & EASEMENT 6. Resolution No. 15,849, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT FIG COURT AND GILBERT LANE. (ANTERO A. PENAFLOR AND LEONIDA V. PENAFLOR). Adopted. See above. DEED & EASEMENT 7. Resolution No. 15,850, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A DIRECTOR'S DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT FIG COURT AND GILBERT LANE. (STATE OF CALIFORNIA)." Adopted. See above. DEED & EASEMENTS 9. Resolution No. 15,852, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO STRATA EQUITY CORPORATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 15,786. (A.P.N. 563-231-15 AND 563-231-16 AND 563-231- 21)." Adopted. See above. Book 71/Page 4 1/10/89 PARKING/TRAFFIC 12. Resolution No. 15,855, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ONSTREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 436 EAST 24TH STREET AND 825 "R" AVENUE." Adopted. See above. POLICY/INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENTS 8. Resolution No. 15,851, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT DETERMINATIONS OF LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM." Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution 15.851 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. DEED do EASEMENT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 10. Resolution No. 15,853, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM FEDERICO MANGUCMOT AND REMEDIOS MANGUCMOT AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES (EUCLID AVENUE). (A.P.N. 558-180-12)." Vice -Mayor Pruitt said he would abstain from voting as his home abuts the property. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15.853 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Abstaining: Pruitt ACQUISITION ESCROW/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11. Resolution No. 15,854, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ESCROW FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY NEEDED FOR THE EUCUD AVENUE EXTENSION (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 558-180-12) PER FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE ESCROW NO. J.B. 9939)." Vice -Mayor Pruitt said he would abstain from voting as his home abuts the property. Moved by Delia, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 15.854 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Abstaining: Pruitt STREET VACATION/ALLEY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 13. Resolution No. 15,856, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 16TH STREET AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN 16TH AND 17TH STREETS, BOTH WEST OF WILSON AVENUE. (CASE FILE NO. SC-2-88))." Councilman Van Deventer said he would abstain from voting as he has worked for one of the individuals related to this particular piece. Moved by Della, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 15.856 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Abstaining: Van Deventer. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried, by unanimous vote. ZONING/LAND USE CODE 14. "An Ordinance rezoning certain parcels of real property pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of National City. (GP-2-88/ZC-2-88; GP-6-882C-5-88; GP-7-88/ZC- 4-88; GP-5-882C-3-88)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, that Ordinance 1968 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 15. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 25 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $123,598.46 (Warrants Nos. 103579 through 103663 inclusive, excepting 103582). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Della, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified . Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 16. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 26 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $115,070.76 and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $317,099.85 (Warrants Nos. 103866 through 103744 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Della, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified . Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 17. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 27 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $167,288.12 (Warrants Nos. 103745 through 103810 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Della, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. J Book 71/Page 5 1/10/89 CLAIM/EVENGELINA T. ANTES 18. SUBJECT: Petition to file a late claim of Evengelina T. Antes RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended this petition be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the claim be denied ad referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS SIDEWALKS 19. SUBJECT: Request for sidewalks at 1741 East 8th Street RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested Council direction on which of the alternatives to proceed with. 1) Wait until bids are received, to determine whether additional projects can be funded this year with the "in -fill" funds; 2) Wait to see if this area is targeted for the first CDBG improvement area ; 3) Schedule this area for 1989- 90 funding, using the "in -fill" program or 4) Proceed with the 50/50 program. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer in favor of Alternative 3. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Dada, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Alternative 1 if money is left over after the bids come in. otherwise Alternative 4. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT/C.I.P. PROJECTS 20. SUBJECT: Mid -Year Status Report - F.Y. 1988-89 C.I.P. Projects. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended this be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. ADVERTISING/"SOUTH BAY PROGRESS' 21. SUBJECT: Display advertising in the Star -News "South Bay Progress" Edition. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended a 1/4 page display ad similar to last year's at a cost of $472.46. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT/ACCRUED TIME 22. SUBJECT: Report on payment of Accrued Vacation and Executive Leave Time off. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended retention of the existing personnel policy regarding leave accrual. Also, the provision of an option, subject to the approval of the City Manager, that would allow the payment of accrued vacation leave to executive group employees who need an alternative to, or are unable to take vacation. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report MAYOR PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICE Mayor Waters read a letter he had written on December 29,1988 to Mr. Fred Harter with regards to the closing of the Emergency Room Service. He requested a response as to why the ERS was being closed and suggestions as to how the people should handle an emergency in our City. NAVAL STATION SECURITY Mayor Waters said that Captain Berkebile contacted him with regards to the recent traffic back up which affected the City and was on the news. It was caused by a security check which was conducted on the Naval Base. In the future, Captain Berkebile will contact the Mayor and the City Manager prior to the check so that the Police Department can be alerted and by working together, help the people get through the City. CITY COUNCIL ASPHALT RECYCLING Councilman Van Deventer presented a copy of an article which appeared in the Daily Transcript which dealt with the recycling of streets. He requested Mr. Williams bring back a report on the Countys' use of this procedure. An agenda item will be presented in the future after further investigation into this item. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECALL/MAYOR WATERS Randolph A. Myrseth of 884 Palm Avenue #C, National City presented Mayor Waters with a Notice of Intention to Circulate Recall Petition. Book 71/Page 8 1/10/89 Gladys Dickson of 2745 E. 14th Street, National City addressed the Mayor and Council. She said she had been a resident of the City since 1943 and had never had the opportunity to know a nicer group of people, that come better prepared to serve everyone in National City. She thanked them all and wished them a Happy New Year. EXECUTIVE SESSION/PACLINTOCK Closed Session for pending litigation under Govemment Code Section 54956.9 (A) (Alex Mcl intock v. City of National City) Mayor Waters asked that the Executive Sessions be held at this time. Moved by Della, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:16 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, that the meeting be adjourned to 1:30 p.m., January 11. 1989 for the City Council Field Trip/Workshop. Mayor Wafers invited the Press and audience to attend. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:18 p.m. 4YLik. OtArti KA) CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 17, 1989. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.