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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 06-26 CC MIN196 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 26, 1979 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: Ballard, Gerschler, Hoffland, Kulikowski, 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. John Bontrager, Paradise Hills United Church of Christ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1979, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated a better use for the $9,000 proposed to be used on City calendars would be to apply the money toward the construction of either a carbon dioxide or hydrogen chamber that could be used to humanely dispose of animals; she spoke of trash and weeds that are allowed to grow without property owners being responsible for them; there is a problem in her area with trash that needs to be cleaned up. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager be authorized to make a study and bring back a report. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these Resolutions and Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,069, "RESOLUTION DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 26-UNIT APART- MENT COMPLEX ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF "V" AVENUE, BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 7TH STREET (PD-127)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,060 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,070, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF UNBUDGETED FUNDS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,070 be adopted,. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 50, dated June 26, 1979, in the amount of $92,065.99 (Warrant Nos. 65285 through 65353) and PAYROLL for the period ending June 15, 1979 in the amount of $172,509.91 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to«wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Item 5, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Ron and Linda Krehel alleging damage to sewer line; and, Item 6, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Teresa G. Aguila alleging death of husband caused by disabled vehicle on South Bay Freeway near Reo Street Inter- section. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, these be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/26/79 197 City Engineer Hoffland's recommendation to authorize execution of CHANGE ORDER 1 to contract with R.E. Hazard Construction Co. for IMPROVEMENT of EDGEMERE AVENUE, Specification No. 898 (during the award of the contract for improvement of Edgemere the Council directed the preparation of a flood protection report for improvements; Mr. John Rogers, the project design engineer, reports that the design of Edgemere Avenue was for less than the 10-year frequency storm; by raising the grade 1% feet, however, the roadway will be passable even during the 25-year storm; cost of the additional embankment and paving is $13,488.85; staff recommends authoriza- tion of execution of the Change Order and appropriation of $13,488.85 from Fund 10 Gas Tax Unbudgeted Reserves) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MISS HELEN TAYLOR'S request for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE in performing in the International Festival of Youth Orchestras and the Performing Arts in Aberdeen, Scotland (continued from the meeting of June 19, 1979 at request of applicant) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we authorize $200.00. Miss Taylor was present and stated she would appreciate Council's efforts to help her raise funds through private organizations and clubs, such as Kiwanis, Lions, etc. Councilman Van Deventer stated he agreed fully with the request; this is the way to go and he is more than willing to assist her in any way possible. Councilman Camacho suggested getting as much money as possible committed from the various organizations and whatever is short, Council can assist. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the motion be amended to assist Miss Tylor in receiving funds from service organizations. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer stated if Miss Taylor doesn't receive the necessary funds, he will personally help her. LAFCO'S communication regarding SB 1223, Briggs, Repeal of Morga Island Provisions (Senator Briggs of Orange County has introduced SB 1223 as an urgency measure to repeal the island annexation procedure of the Municipal Organization Act of 1977; in San Diego County the island annexation procedures have enabled many cities to annex urbanized islands that have long provided service problems to cities and the county; it is recommended Council contact the Senate Local Government Committee at once and enumerate the advantages of the island annexation procedure) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's report of opposing this bill and authorize the Manager to reply to all elected officials in San Diego county. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. PLANNING The Planning Department's report on the proposed annexation of property at 3160 Sweetwater Road (the property contains 2.69 acres and is developed with one single family home; the General Plan has been amended to designate this site for Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre; it has been pre -zoned to allow a condominium planned unit development of up to a maximum of 26 dwelling units; staff recommends Council support this application to annex to the City) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, we support this annexation to National City. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR Cash control and cash account summary for the month of May 1979 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 6/26/79 198 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Recommendations from the meeting of June 13, 1979 ([1] relocate a south - bound San Diego Transit bus stop on Highland Avenue at 22nd Street from "farside" at the southwest corner to a "nearside" at the northwest corner; this will require 100' of red curb in front of a presently vacant lot; [2] fabricate and install two signs giving direction to National University; approval to be conditional upon the execution of an "Encroachment Removal Agreement" by National University; the signs would be located in the sidewalk area, one at Palm and Division, the other at Plaza and Euclid; DJ approve the locations of proposed bus stops submitted by the National City Transit Company; direct the Public Works' Department to start installing the signs as soon as possible; staff recommends against Item 2; sidewalks are becoming crowded with miscellaneous hardware; it is felt that signs in this area should be restricted to those that contribute directly to the safety of motorists and pedestrians; staff recommends approval of item 1 & 3) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations. Under discussion, City Engineer Hoffland stated in reference to National University, the signs are small; National University has asked the City to provide the signs so that they can be consistent with other traffic signs in the area; the signs would be no larger than necessary and would be only a visual message across two lanes of traffic. RAY DU PREY, Director, National University, Euclid and Division Learning Center in National City, was present and stated they agreed with the City on whatever their specifications were, they would abide by them; they are also willing to pay for the signs and having them installed; they have recently received approval for the signs locating the Center through the City of San Diego; they have limited them to signs of 18 x 20. Councilman Van Deventer suggested the maker of the motion amend it that the applicant pay for the signs. Agreed. Amendment carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Dalla. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN stated there is a corner at l2th and Paradise Drive that must be cleaned by the people; this used to be their own property but when the street was closed a diagonal piece was left in; it has been the policy of Council to give this type of property back to the people it came from and the people that have been cleaning it want it back. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation that the Engineer initiate proceedings. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated Council for a long time has been interested in doing something with the downtown area and the time has come for us to move in that direction; the people have been challenged to build the senior highrise and the Mile of Cars and Bonita Plaza and other major projects; it is now time to do something with downtown; he suggests Arnold Peterson, Director of Community Development Commission, authorized to make a preliminary report and study on what can be done in the blocks between 8th and 9th Streets on National City Blvd., on the west side and east side; the half block on National City Blvd, between 7th and 8th on the east side; National City Blvd. to 2nd Street or Main; this area is the first image one gets of the City and it needs to reflect favorably and we need to start now. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we authorize a preliminary report from Redevelopment to work with the Manager and Attorney and come up with something to show us what might take place down there in 1979 so that if we have to we could go to a ballot in April of 1980 to receive direction of the people. Discussion. Councilman Van Deventer suggested including in the boundaries the area of Roosevelt to 1-805, National from Division to 9th and make it an entire district; the time to do this is now. City Attorney McLean stated he and Mr. Peterson have held discussions regarding this for several months and they have privately held considerable discussion on the type of work that would be required; this study will not drag on, they will proceed as quickly as possible. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MRS. RICHARD, came to the podium and agreed that this would be a good time to start cleaning up the area. 6/26/79 199 VICE MAYOR DALLA stated he would like to see some attention paid to cleaning up and improving the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center. Mayor Morgan stated the problem with the South Bay Plaza is the owner; he agrees that it needs to be worked on. Councilman Camacho stated he has spoken with the tenants of the center and they feel the biggest enemy of the Plaza is its proprietor, Mr. Garrett; he has run practically everyone out; he does not comply with his committments or his contracts, he avoids his responsibility to the very people who are renting from him; the City cannot force him to do anything. Vice Mayor Dalla stated he understands the problem but believes the Council should continue to try to work toward the improvement of the center. Discussion. Mayor Morgan directed the City Manager to arrange a meeting between the Mayor, City Attorney and interested members of Council and the Manager of the Plaza regarding the problems. VICE MAYOR DALLA asked the City Manager to check the intersection of Plaza Blvd. and Harbison Avenue; there is a drainage section that has been filled with cold patch; it's a nasty bump and needs to be looked at. VICE MAYOR DALLA stated he would call a meeting of the Finance Committee tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. to consider the budget. COUNCILMAN WATERS stated he believes something should be done about the hazardous condition at 8th and Plaza Blvd. where the school children cross the street; there is a ditch along that area that should be covered. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked if the meeting of July 3rd could be cancelled due to the holiday. Mayor Morgan stated the Agenda will be small but there are public hearings that need to be held. PUBLIC HEARING The BUDGET HEARING on General Revenue Sharing for Fiscal Year 1979-80 (the City Manager has submitted his recommended budget for General Revenue Sharing, Document No. 63512, Fiscal Year 1979-80; a proposed use hearing was conducted on 4/23/79 for the purpose of receiving comments and recommendations from interested citizens as to how the City's funds should be expended; adoption of the final City budget, which will include the General Revenue Sharing Budget for Fiscal Year 1978+79 is scheduled for the Council Agenda of August 14, 1979; federal regulations specify that the purpose of the budget hearing is to allow citizens attending the hearing to "provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the entire budget and the relationship of entitlement funds to the entire budget"; staff recommends Li] Council conduct hearing and receive public testimony; [2] Council direct the City Manager to finalize the General Revenue Sharing Budget, items, amounts, etc.; and, [3] close hearing) was held at this time. Acting City Clerk Kulikowski stated a Certificate of Publication is on file. CITY MANAGER MCCABE stated this second meeting is required by law to receive testimony for Council to hear prior to adopting the final budget. BERNARD TRAGER, 516 E. 24th Street, was present and stated notification of the budget hearings should be sent to each of the City's advisory boards and commissions; they are aware of the needs of the City and would be able to provide necessary input. JUNIOR ROBLES, 122 Highland Avenue, was present representing the Community Youth Athletic Association; they had requested $11,000 and the Manager had budgeted $4,000 which provides for the leasing of a facility in the City. Mr. Robles stated they did not request funds last year but the items requested this year are really needed. Mr. Robles stated they need a new boxing mat deaperateiy,the one they have is in bad condition; they have requested funds in the amount of $1,500 to buy a new one. City Manager McCabe stated staff attempted to provide the most important item. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we authorize the Manager to bring back a report on this mat. Discussion. City Attorney McLean stated a motion is not necessary. Mayor Morgan requested $35,000 from the drainage account and put in the property south of 30th Street; the City Manager, City Attorney and himself will then go to San Diego Federal 6/26/79 200 to increase their budget as part of the drain from $55,000 to $85,000; he would like to see Council change the $120,000 down to $85,000 and add to that south of AMC in National City. Councilman Van Deventer discussed the budget for the Girls' Club; he would like them to receive money to get the Girls' Club kitchen in shape to permit the girls to learn how to cook; there is a concern that the equipment is worn out; we need to put in the amount of money they requested in the amount of $7,000. Councilman Van Deventer stated he suggests $2,000 be taken from the drainage account and the other $5,000 out of what is left over from the senior meal program. Councilman Waters stated $200,000 is being put aside for street improvements, why not take the money out of street improvements. Vice Mayor Dalla stated Council's job is to make requests and the City Manager can come back with a recommendation as to where that money should come from. There was discussion relative to the senior meals program. Vice Mayor Dalla stated he would like to see money appropriated for the mat`in the amount of $1,500. No one else was present in this regard. City Attorney McLean stated staff recommends Council conclude the hearing and refer the preparation of the final Revenue Sharing Budget to the City Manager for further report. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the hearing be closed and this budget be referred to the City Manager for further revision and bring it back to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. adjourned. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be.cleosed-. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:45 p.m. ACTING CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved on July 3, 1979. rX Corrections 8/21/79 No c9rections MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 6/26/79 8/21/79 - Final paragraph: Motion corrected to - "Meeting be adjourned."