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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 10-26 CC MIN207 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 26, 1976 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, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Gerschler, Hoffland, Kulikowski, McCabe, McLean, SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Bouncier followed with invocation by the Rev. Bill Ward, Paradise Valley Hospital APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 5, 1976 held on October 11, 1976 and the regular meetin s of October 12 1976 and Oc ber 19 1976 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Deputy City Clerk Ku1ikowski read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "SUPER BLOCK DEDICATION AND OPEN HOUSE WEEK," November 15-20, 1976. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's recommendation of re..appointment of Millie Hal ford to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous Vote„ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .. None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented by title only, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No 12,168, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (DRAINAGE, MELROSE TO SECOND STREW, SPECIFICIATION NO.'858) ." Moved by Reid, seconded byCamacho, Resolnt4,on. No ,12,1+ i � ., be�doptted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes; Camacho, Dada, Reid,; Morgan. Nays: None, Abstain: Pinson, Resolution No. 12,169, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND NO.1 TO OBJECT ACCOUNT NO. 1506-»650 FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*" Moved .by. Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution , ,No. U..1+ 9 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote ` Resd1uti.on No 120170, "A RESOLUTIONOF TkE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR KIMBALL PARK MASTER PLAN., Phase 1, rt Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution , * „1,0A1 0 be meted. Carried b unanimous vote,.' Resolution No„ 12,171, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL. CITY WAIVING FEES FOR A coNDIl'IONAL, USE PERMIT ( orthw st Corner 16th Street and Wilson Avenue),," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid* 10/26/76 208 Resolution No, 12,171 be adopted. Under discussion, Councilman Pinson asked whether or not the City had surplus equipment to be used on this site and was advised they have an extra backstop. LUIS NATIVIDAD, 1318 Meadow Drive, was present and stated this is rivate property donated to them for park purposes; it will be a City . y park on private property; the Chicano Athletic Association will caxry the liability insurance. In answer to a question by Vice Mayor Reid, City Manager Bourcier stated that the City will not be responsible in any way for the running of the park, the programs nothing.- City Attorney McLean stated that as long as the City is not involved with- the maintenance of the place or the operations of the programs, the City would have no liability. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,172, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND STANDMARK, INC., RICHARD A. TUTHILL AND CONSTANCE P. TUTHILL TO CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH STANLEY ESTATES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,172 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,173, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND T. B. PENICK & SONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED AREAS IN LAS PALMAS PARK." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,173 be adopted.There was discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, maintenance does not include repair of vandalism damage. Vice Mayor Reid, stated he doesn't know why they have to be putting back torn out trees all the time. City Attorney McLean stated that T.B. Penick bid on the contract and the- bid included replacing trees, brush and so forth. Motion failed by the following vote, to -.wit: Ayes: Caana cho, Reid. Nays: Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Resolution No. 12,174, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL, CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LAS PALMAS PARK, PHASE I." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,174 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 12,175, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Improvement of Las Palmas Park, Phase I, Specification No. 840)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12 175 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,176, "RESOLUTION APPROVING RECLASSIFICATIONS; APPROVING CLASS SPECIFLCATIONS; APPROVING JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS; AND APPROVING EXTENSION OF 90-.DAY PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,176 be adopted. Council- m an Dalla stated the Civil Service Commission expressed concern that Council is not working closely with them; it is incumbent upon Council to make every effort to dispel that notion; this particular Resolution is going to do just the opposite. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Councilman Pinson suggested the City Manager be instructed to send a letter to the Civil Service Commission, explaining Council's action and due to its urgency, Council had to take action at this time. City Manager Bourcier stated he would comply with the request. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Ordinances for first reading be by title only, Carried by unanimous vote, Ordinance No. 10/26/76-1, "An Ordinance Establishing a Specific Plan for the Location of Street Right -of -Way for Harbison Avenue Between 20th and 24th Streets." Ordinance No. 10/26/76..2, "Ah Ordinance Establishing a Specific Plan for the Location of Street Right -of -Way for Quarter Section 130 (8th Street Between Palm and Euclid Avenues, 7th Street Between Palm and 'Q' Avenues and 'Q' Avenues Between 7th and 8th Streets)." 10/26/76 209 Ordinance No. 10/26/76-3, "An Ordinance Establishing a Specific Plan for the Location of Street Right -of -Jay for Quarter Section 106 Portions of 8th Street Between Euclid and Harbison Aveneus." 9 Ordinance No, 10/26/76-4, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 891 Regulating the Keeping of Birds and Animals," PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE portion of llth Street and a portion of Taft Avenue at the intersection of llth Street and Taft Avenue was held at this time, CitClerk stated the Engineer's Affidavit of Postingputy and CertificteKofikowski Publication are on file.g of Planning Commission has found that thestreet Gerschler stated the anticipated future need and recommend that it be vacated. Noor one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the hearin be closed and the intent to vacate and close a ortion of llth Street and aAportion of Taft Avenue be approved and that all of the Planning Commission's recommendations be adhered Carried by unanimous vote. to. The HEARING on City's THIRD YEAR APPLICATION for Community Develo - ment BLOCK GRANT FUNDS was held at this time. ARNOLD PETERSON, p Executive Director, Community Development Commission, was present and stated this hearing is the first of two public hearings to be held in connection with the Block Grant Program under applicable federal regulations; the legal notice of the Nearing also carried an amendment to the Second Year Community Development Block Grant Program, Mr. Peterson explained the amendment to the Second Year Program (Document No. 58,54) was handed to each Councilman; it consisted of adding Item C-2 and reducing dollars from $354,000 to $234,000 on Page 2, line B of the Application and increasing the dollars under "acquisition"line E, from $204,000 to $324,000, an exchange between budget hlinee pitems iof of $120,000. Mr. Peterson continued the Third Year Program ro osal consisted of continuing the implemented item of the Center City Project, a Relocation Project, and the adopted Home Improvement Loan Program (this includes the design and construction of public improve- ments in the Senior Housing and adjacent area rllth to 15th, D to G Avenue] including grading, drainage, streets and utilities) continuin relocation of individuals, families and businesses from property g aireaey acquired and the relocation and restoration of Kimball House. Mr. Peterson stated that no action was required of Council at this time, but action would be requested of them after the second public hearing on Tuesday, November 9th. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid the hearing be continued to Tuesday. November 9th in these chambers. 9 Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY- No report. REFERRALS Staff's recommendation in regard to MAAC's request for grant assistance for MAAC Project,- proposed BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT via Public Works Employement Act of 1976, the City to be the sponsoring agency if a viable grant application can be assembled; MAAC wouldprovide w all staff time necessary to re are p application, including architectural and/orlengeineerings ofs the presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. g design was NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director/City Treasurer's request for RATIFICATION of payment of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 15, dated October la, 1976, in the amount of $90,289.01 (Warrants Nos. 55860 through 55920) and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 16, dated October 26, 1976, in the amount of $63 689,15 (Warrants Nos. 55921 through 55974) and PAYROLL in the amount $ of $154,141.20 for the period October 1-15, 1976 were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, they be ratified. Carried, bythe 10/26/76 210 following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan, Nays: None. The Library Board of Trustees request for funding for preliminary architectural study for CONSTRUCTION OF HISTORY/ARCHIVES ROOM ADDITION to the Library was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. Councilman Dalla stated the appropriate time to include expenditures of this nature would be at the time the budget is submitted from each individual department; on that basis he feels this is untimely and inappropriate. City Manager Bourcier stated this item does not consider Funding. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Amendment to the E ibrary CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND BUDGET (to use una4ppr,. priated Fundo revenues for the purchase of steel lockers for use by the Staff old personal belongings securely and prevent loss by theft while staff member is working was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER No. 2 to Headquarters Fire Station construction, Specification No. 801 ([ a] existing ceiling tile has been water soaked in the past and has rotted, making it impossible to either salvage or match; [b] existing underground gas service has corroded beneath the building and would not pass pressure test; [c] relocation circuitry for alarm, telephone, doorbell from previous Captains quarters to new quarters, and; [d] several minor details to accomodate changes in function of different rooms is needed --r Change Order an increase of $6,492.00 to the project) was presented,. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Change Order No. 2 be approved. Councilman Pinson asked if it would be possible to come closer to actual costs when writing specs. Director of Public Works Hoffland answered that modifications to existing buildings often open up problems that are not anticipated; as an example, in this case they found out that all the gas lines were leaking. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Kimberli Notonya Winters alleging injury on or about July 12, 1976 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works recommendation to approve DRIVEWAYS at 2106 to 2112 'K' Avenue (Peltier) was seconded by D la, the Director of Publics Works+ ented. Moved by Reid, be_appred. Carried by unanimous vote. recommendation be ov The Director of Public Works recommendations on TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE actions of October 13, 1976 were presented: a. Double yellow center line be installed on 18th Street between Palm and Newell Avenues. Moved by Reid, seconded by Cam&cho, Item a be disapproved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Dalla. b. That chain -.link fences be installed on the curbs across the bridge on 18th Street over I-805 to prevent school children from stepping into traffic lanes. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Item b be '-approved. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: las c. Kimball Park access road be closed tothroughtraffic by installation of a removable barrier across the road in the vicinit of the Recreation Center (between parking bays); and y d. "A" Avenue be designated one-way street northbound between 12th and 14th Streets to ease congestion, provide more parking spaces, and eliminate the hazard of entering National Avenue at 14th Street. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, c and d be approved. Councilman Dalla asked about possible alternatives to the barrier. Director of Public Works Hoffland stated the barrier was proposed as an al terna to closing the street at either end or both ends; the Traffic cSafettey of Committee approved a chain barrier at about midway in the middle 10/26/76 211 the road in front of the Recreation Building so that cars could enter from either end and leave by the same end. Councilman Dalla stated that his concern would be if you put a barrier in the middle, the cars and people would come to the barrier and would have to back out which in itself would be dangerous. Director of Public Works Hoffland stated one of the recommendations was to barricade either at "AP or at 12th Street. Councilman Pinson stated that he spoke to Chief of Police Kanagy about this matter and it would seem it's the police who want to have it one-way. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, these items be taken individually rather than together. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Mean Reid, to alter the recommendation of the Traffic Safet Committee re ardin9 item , this be approved but put barriers back at the parkin lot rather than ali4,w, and have a barrier at 12th Street also, with a chain across it or whatever so that a ke would have to be used to et throuqt it so that vehjcles that have to be in there will be, but that the ublic doesn't have access to it with barrierT7a1 EOth ends. Director of Public Works Hoffland stated the problem with barricading both ends was that they have given permission to the various groups using the park road to come in and leave off equipment. Councilman Pinson stated that there's a parking lot in the park that can be used for that purpose. Mayor Morgan withdrew his second to that motion. Councilman Reid seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Pinson. Nays: Dalla, Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, Ltm.laiLL4121gdgptil the Darkinn lat_LE_fargler alona. Motion carried by the foliciii577(7E7773:;177 Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Pinson. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Morgan's request for approval of MOVING KIMBALL HOUSE from 21 W. Plaza Blvd. to east side of 900 block of "A" Avenue in Heritage Square was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Dalla. REPORTS CITY MANAGER - No report. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON spoke in regard to the height of the Euclid Avenue block wall saying there would be no problem with getting it up to 6 ft. high, but there would be with who is going to pay for it; he didn't feel the City should be responsible for raising that wall to six ft, when the specifications call for it being six ft; the Council has called for a six ft. wall and there are places that don't come to his shoulder. Mayor Morgan stated that expense shouldn't be.cassed on to the property owners in that area. Director of Public Works Hoffland stated the specifications called for a six ft. wall, six ft. measured from the slab of the retaining wall; unfortunately, the height of the slab in some cases is below the sidewalk by eight inches; the height of the wall therefore in relation to the sidewalk is less than six feet; we are now getting prices from the contractor to see what it will cost to raise it. Councilman Pinson stated his objection is that the City is going to be stuck with the bill and he doesn't feel it's right; the contractor should be made to live up to his agreement. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, we turn the matter of who's oin to a for this over to the Cit Attorn717437E0TRirafter conferring return with a recommendation unanimous vote* with Staff. Carried by COUNCILMAN PINSON stated that Las Palmas Park is a problem in many areas, but one in particular is drainage; in the new parking lot there's a drain that flows into raw dirt and the water has eroded grass and dirt, that the architect should be held responsible for this; in another area where steps go down to the swimming pool the 10/26/76 212 water has eroded around the steps and collected in an area east of the Tiny Tot Pool and there's no place for it to go so therets.mud ankle deep in that area; the architect should be called to correct this problem. Mayor Morgan requested City Manager Bourcier to check on the problem and report back to Council. Councilman Pinson stated another problem was access to areas of the park; we need to put some telephone pole in the ground along both access roads to keep Cars from going onto the grass areas. COUNCILMAN REID asked City Manager Bourcier if the Snack Bar at the swimming pool will be hooked up to the main sewer hookup. Mr. Bourcier stated he will check on it. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO stated that members of the community involved in the South Bay Historical Society's Home Tour would like permission to meet in Council Chambers, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of request. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN urged all citizens of National City to get out and vote, Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session to deal with personnel matters at 8:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be adjourned to .N.2,N...T...eker.. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City 1976. of National City, California at the regular meeting of November 9, corrections Corrections Y r City of National City, California 10/26/76