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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 08-08 CC MIN216 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 8, 1978 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: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, Hoffland. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Gill followed with invocation by the Rev. Larry Beardsley, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1978 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "PONY LEAGUE WORLD SERIES WEEK," August 21-27, 1978. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the proclamation be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Chuck Howrey, President, Pony Baseball and Chairman, Little League World Series. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PAUL MARSHALL, 3026 E. 19th Street, was present and stated 16 months ago he filed a petition for a 1911 Act on 19th Street between Rachael and Granger; anyone driving down that street lately would realize that this should be expedited; many of the residents are asking what is being done regarding this; when will the street be paved. City Engineer Hoffland stated he would get that information for Mr. Marshall; there are six or seven 1911 Acts in progress right now. Mayor Morgan asked City Engineer Hoffland to report to Council on this. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these Resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,812, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Richard Powell Sims and Lydia Sims, for street purposes).'` Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,812 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,813, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ("I" Avenue)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,313 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,814, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED TO GERALD HANDLER (Slope easement along Newell Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,814 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,815, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (David L. & Cathy O. Voigt, 2840 "K" Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,815 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/8/78 217 Resolution No. 12,816, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Furnishing and applying asphalt concrete FY 77-78, Specification No. 870)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,816 be adopted. Councilman Waters requested City Engineer Hoffland to provide more information on the Agenda statement. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,817, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Resurfacing various streets with asphaltic concrete - Specification No. 871, EDA No. 07-51-00721)." Moved by Camacho seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,817 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,818, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR LAS PALMAS PARK VILLAS (24th Street west of I-805)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,818 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,819, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SHELL MANOR (South of 4th Street between Thelma and Shell Avenues)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,819 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,820, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDA- TION TO ASSIST NATIONAL CITY IN FURSUING ACTION TO COMPEL COMPLETION OF ROUTE 252," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,820 be adopted. In answer to a question by Councilman Waters, City Engineer Hoffland stated this is a non-profit legal foundation available to insure that state statutes are being adhered to by officials and government agencies; the foundation pays for all legal fees except court costs, which are estimated to be $3,500. Motion carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Resolution No. 12,821, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY ALERT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING OWNERSHIP OF COMMUNITY ALERT SIGNS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12021 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 4 dated August 8, 1978, in the amount of $74,587.31 (Warrants Nos. 62603 through 62651) and PAYROLL for the period ending July 31, 1978 in the amount of $178,868.87 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY FAIR ASSOCIATION'S request to sell beer at the South Bay Country Fair (the Fair will be held in Kimball Park; proceeds from the sales will be used to support community charities; the Police Department reports they have no objection to the request; staff recommends the request be granted) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of South Bay Country Fair's request. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 to Kimball Park Zoo and Tot Lot (Change Order 3 provides for ground cover, reseeding, renovation and irrigation of areas per contractors original bid: the total cost increase is $4,550; total adjusted contract price $267,301.00; time for completion increased by 58 days; budgeted funds are available) was presented. In answer to the question'What is the purpose of this?" City Engineer Hoffland stated the Change Order includes two items which were originally bid on but were never awarded; these could possibly be done by City forces but because of the magnitude of the work (which is over $3,500) they are recommending it be included in the contract with Penick & Sons. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in 8/8/78 218 favor of Change Order 3, Kimball Park Zoo. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING The Planning Department's recommendation regarding ISLAND ANNEXATIONS (LAFCO has asked Council be advised of any county "islands" within the City which are eligible for annexation under the "island annexation" provisions of the Municipal Organization Act for 1977; there are three "islands" in the City, which are: [1] South of 31st Street, east of National Avenue; [2] Southerly of Sweetwater Heights Park, Montez; [3] South side of Paradise Valley Road; staff recommends Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare resolutions initiating annexation of areas 1 and 3 and take no action on area 2) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Department's recommendation on proposed ANNEXATION of property at 3110 SWEETWATER ROAD, Kerney (the property contains an area of 1.8 acres; it is now developed with one single family home; the applicant has applied for a General Plan designation of "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units Per Acre" which will be considered as part of General Plan Change GP-3-78 to be heard in October of this year; revisions to annexation law enacted last year require city approval of uninhabited annexations such as this one, once approved by LAFCO; any opposition by the City to such an annexation would have to be presented to LAFCO at the time of their hearing; staff recommends that Council support this application to annex to National City) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of proposed annexation of 3110 Sweetwater Road, Kerney. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Department's recommendation to EXTEND INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1618 prohibiting coversions of apartment houses and duplexes to condominium or community apartment -form of ownership (an extension will be necessary to allow Council and the Planning Commission to complete its study of this issue and develop policy guidelines as appropriate; staff recommends that the City Clerk be instructed to set this matter for hearing for the Council meeting of August 22, 1978) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of item 17, extension of Interim Ordinance No. 1618. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - Absent. OTHER STAFF CITY CLERK CAMPBELL recommended Council support AB 3134 which would eliminate the requirement to publish polling places and precinct board members prior to elections. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Clerk's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN'S memo regarding COCKTAIL LOUNGE, LIQUOR LICENSE AND CLUB- HOUSE at 1439 Sweetwater Road, LAS PALMAS GOLF COURSE (Floyd Bridges requested Council's views on a cocktail lounge and clubhouse in conjunc- tion with the Las Palmas Golf Course and also if Council would look favorably upon having a liquor license in this location) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this. There was discussion. It was suggested it be referred to the City Attorney for incorporation in the contract. Planning Director Gerschler stated he will discuss this with the City Attorney. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. 8/8/78 219 CITY COUNCIL VICE MAYOR CAMACHO asked City Manager Gill if everything is running smoothly and in control for the World Series. City Manager Gill replied he has been assured by Dir. of Bldg & Hsg. Biggs that everything is on schedule and all the work is being done, Vice Mayor Camacho asked about the status of the street, will it be in operating condition prior to the game? City Manager Gill said the street will not be paved but will be passable. Mayor Morgan suggested extra attention be given to the parking situation; and if something needs to be done to the field, it should be done. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked how the City now stands on the WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM they want to put in the City? Councilman Van Deventer stated he has been working on this and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday at noon with Supervisor Hamilton and Clarence Kaufman from the County; within two weeks he will have a report for Council. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m. CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City California at the regular meeting of August 15, 1978. Corrections 1"No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/8/78