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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 12-05 CC MINBook 71/Page 225 12/5/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 5, 1989 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. 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 Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Della. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 28. 1989 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYORS' PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented City Manager Tom McCabe with his 15 year Service Award. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming December 10-16, 1989 as: "NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to the City Manager and requested he mail it to the proper people. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions 16,133 through 16,137). Councilman Della requested trailing Items 4 and 5 until after Item 11 was heard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, in favor of Items 1 through 5 be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING DISTRICT/E 1. Resolution No. 16,133. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A REVISION TO THE LIMITS OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT 'E'." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of Resolution No. 16.133. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL 2. Resolution No. 16,134. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET AND ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ON FLOWER DRIVE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Wyatt Vance, 6232 Tooley St., San Diego, (owner of 6 unit apartment at 424 Division Street) spoke in opposition to the change. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla in favor of Resolution 16.134. No vote taken. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to carry over for 1 week for a full diagram from Public Works. Maker and second agreed to carry over to first meeting in January. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 3. Resolution No. 16,135. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT OR FURTHER RESTRICT THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF CERTAIN FORTIFIED WINE PRODUCTS." RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor of Resolution 16,135. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 226 12/5/89 Item 11 was heard at this time. OTHER BUSINESS LABOR RELATIONS/POLICE STAFF STUDY 11. SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Police Manpower request. RECOMMENDATION: The manpower increases recommended by staff be approved. TESTIMONY: Police Chief Knee spoke regarding the accomplishments of the Police Department and the necessity for increased manpower. Arnold Peterson, Executive Director of the CDC, spoke as to the availability of funds from the CDC Block Grant. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of adoption of reouest and funds coming from the Port District would subsidize the needs and money spent at that time. Maker and second agreed to withdraw motion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, to move in favor of Item 1 (Crime Suppression Unit). proceed with Items 2 and 3 (Crime Scene Specialists and Police Cadets.) when funds are available. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor called a recess at 5:20 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Item #9 was heard at this time. OTHER BUSINESS PARKING DISTRICT/H 9. SUBJECT: Report on the petitions regarding a proposed change to the parking restrictions in Residential Permit Parking District 'H'. RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to mail a multiple choice questionnaire, with a stamped, self-addressed envelope, to each residence in District "H". Responses would be tabulated and the findings could be presented to Council at the first meeting of February, 1990. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. SIGNS/NATIONAL CITY 4. Resolution No. 16,136. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW "NATIONAL CITY" SIGN." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the Resolution. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters in favor of Resolution 16.136. Maker and 2nd agreed to amend motion to add with CDC to come back with funds from past Block Grant funds or Tax Increment Funds. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, IQ direct Mr. Peterson to secure funding through CDC or Tax Increment Funds. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT/NATIONAL CITY SIGN 5. Resolution No. 16,137. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE NATIONAL CITY MILE OF CARS ASSOCIATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW "NATIONAL CITY" SIGN." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the Resolution. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla in favor of Resolution 16.137. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 6. SUBJECT: "Extension - Existing trash franchise." **Continued from Council Meeting of 10/17/89 ** TESTIMONY: Ed Burr, President of National City Rubbish spoke in favor of the extension and answered Councils questions. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of recommendation. to -wit: a) 4 year contract. b) annual citywide cleanup extended to two per year. c) "free" pickup of large/bulky items. dl franchise fee be raised to 1% per year. el provisions for recycling be included. and f) that a contract containing aforesaid modifications be brought back for final authorization from Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 227 12/5/89 Marty Altbaum, President of National City Cable, spoke reporting that they had wired Morgan Towers for Cable and displayed to the Council a Plaque he was presenting to Morgan Towers. The Mayor called a recess at 7:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTER 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 22. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $169,440.39 (Warrant Nos. 108344 through 108432 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll for the period ending 11/13/89 in the amount of $390.631.55. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Dalla, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY89/90 8. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the Prom Planner to assist in the defrayment of the developing and printing costs associated with the annual Prom Planner. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the $250 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SIGN SIGNAL 10. SUBJECT: Request to reinstall stop signs on Hoover Avenue at 30th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying the appeal. TESTIMONY: Doris Scarlett, employee of Hearne Machining, filer of appeal, spoke in favor of reinstalling the stop sign. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of reinstalling stop sign. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 12. SUBJECT: Request for National City Transit to participate in the National City Spirit of the Holidays Program on December 14 through 17, 1989. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - McMillin Development, Inc. request a TUP to hold their "Annual Christmas Party" on December 9, 1989 from 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm at 2727 Hoover Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions of the Fire, Police, and Finance Departments, to -wit: Fire: Obtain separate Fire Safety Permit from FD include PLDT plan and flame retardant certificate. Police: No request for Police Services, no anticipated drain on police resources. Finance: A Business License is required of all vendors. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Sweetwater Kiwanis Club request a TUP to hold a "Carnival" at the northwest parking of Plaza Bonita Shopping Center (3030 Plaza Bonita Road) on April 5-8, 1990 from 12:00 pm - 12:00 am. Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval subject to the conditions of the City Attorney, Risk Manager, Fire and Finance Departments, to -wit: Fire: Secure separate Fire Safety Permit from Fire Dept. include plot plan and flame retardant certificate prior to event. City Attorney: Requires hold harmless and public liability insurance with limits to be approved by Risk Manager in favor of City and Parking Authority. Risk Manager: Minimum limits of $500,000 in general liability insurance with the City of National City and Parking Authority, their officers, employees, agents, & volunteers named as additional insureds. Police: No request or police services. Finance: A $2,500 Bond is required. All independent vendors and carnival contractors must have a current Business License. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters , in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 228 12/5/89 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - American Youth Hostels, Inc., request a TUP to ride through the City for their "7th Grand Bicycle Tour of Five Cities" on February 25, 1990 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to benefit American Youth Hostels, Inc. Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions of the City Attorney and Risk Manager, to -wit: City Attorney: Requires hold harmless and public liability insurance with limits to be approved by Risk Manager in favor of City. Risk Manager: Request $500,000 in general liability insurance with the City of National City, its officers, employees, agents & volunteers named as additional insureds. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, In favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - Public Works Director, Curt Williams, stated that National City Lions Club requested that their normal meeting on the 14th be a Christmas Party and be moved into the large building and they be permitted to serve a champagne punch. The champagne punch required a ABC permit and there was not enough time to get it on the Agenda. Mr. Williams requested that this be considered as an off Agenda Item. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt, to put it on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Lions request with the usual Staff conditions. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - The Mayor spoke regarding Item 2 and the need for checking the petition for correctness of names. The Mayor read into the record a letter from Gary Smith, District Superintendent of the National School District, commending the Police Department for their professionalism displayed concerning a chlorine spill at New Horizons School on November 9, 1989. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The Mayor commented on a flyer he had received from the United States Post Office telling him they had selected a site to rent at 1022 West 24th Street in National City. The Mayor commented on a letter from Four Square Productions, Inc., requesting an upgrade of the Promotion film for National City. He referred it to Staff for consideration on costs to upgrade the film. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Warren Nielsen, 631 Port Dunbar, Chula Vista, read to the Council a letter that he had written and submitted to the Star News concerning the new Civic Center. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by DaIla, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 P.M December 12. 1989 - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 12, 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. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.