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Home My WebLink About1983 05-03 CC MINBook 63 Page 75 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 3, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Campbell, Gerschler, 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 City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH - May, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATION Mayor Morgan presented a Certificate of Commendation and flowers to Mrs. Valerie Ann Stewart for extinguishing a fire at 305 E. 26th St. (Harbour View Apartments) on April 15, 1983. A representative from Harbour View Apartments was present and presented Mrs. Stewart with a gift certificate. The City Clerk read San Diego Federal Resolution expressing appreciation to the Mayor, Council and staff of National City. Mayor Morgan said he has the minutes of the first meeting San Diego Federal Board held here and suggested they be permanently displayed, along with the plaque (Resolution) in the library. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AUGIE BARENO (representing National School District), 725 E. 1st, was present and expressed appreciation for the stop sign at 18th & Harding and invited the Mayor and Council to a school assembly so the children could thank them as well. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,031, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (638 'C' Avenue - Chousal)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,031 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,032, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 14,019 ADOPTED APRIL 19, 1983 AND ADOPTING REVISED PLAT - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 (Alleys 9, 10, 12 and 17)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,032 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/3/83 Book 63 Page 76 Resolution No. 14,033, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,020 ADOPTED APRIL 19, 1983 AND ADOPTING REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 (Alleys 9, 10, 12 & 17)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,033 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,034, "RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 - AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 14,021 ADOPTED APRIL 19, 1983." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cama%:ho, Resolution No. 14,034 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,035, "AMENDED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 14,022 ADOPTED APRIL 19, 1983, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 (Alleys 9, 10, 12 & 17)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,035 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,036, "RESOLUTION OF ABANDONMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205, ALLEYS 8, 13, 15, 16 AND 18." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,036 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,037, "RESOLUTION OF ABANDONMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 217, LANOITAN AVENUE, 13TH STREET TO 16TH STREET." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,037 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,038, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STOP REGULATION ON THE EAST AND WEST LEGS OF EIGHTEENTH STREET AT HARDING AVENUE IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,038 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,039, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING ANY TIME ZONES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DIVISION STREET FROM 'D' AVENUE TO 65 FEET EASTERLY, THE SOUTH SIDE OF DIVISION STREET FROM FLOWER DRIVE TO 65 FEET WESTERLY, THE EAST SIDE OF 'D' AVENUE FROM 150 FEET TO 170 FEET SOUTHERLY OF 18TH STREET AND THE WEST SIDE OF PALM AVENUE FROM 14TH STREET TO 102 FEET SOUTHERLY, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,039 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 43, dated April 26, 1983, in the amount of $180,825.99 (Warrants Nos. 79790 through 79878 f79790 void]) and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending April 15, 1983, in the amount of $232,350.33 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The Administrative Analyst's request to OBTAIN COMPETITIVE BIDS for GROUP INSURANCE (The City currently uses the Travelers Insurance Companies to provide group insurance coverage to City employees; coverage is maintained in the areas of employee and dependent health and dental, and employee life insurance; based on the advice of the Robert M. Epler Co. which has had a long-standing consulting arrangement with the City, and staff's analysis of the situation, it is appropriate for the City to seek competitive bids for this insurance coverage for two reasons: 1. The City has not sought bids in at least 6 years, and it should request bids periodically to ensure that we receive a competitive product; 2. Travelers has requested a 63% rate increase which may result in excessive premiums for the program; staff 5/3/83 Book 63 Page 77 recommends the City Manager be authorized to enter an agreement with Robert M. Epler Co. to recommend an appropriate insurance carrier for the City at a cost not to exceed $4,620) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Building and Safety Director's report on PEOPLE'S BANK, interim use of a MODULAR BANKING FACILITY (People's Bank has received Council approval to use a modular building as an interim banking facility for one year; the bank estimates they will need to renew the Temporary Use Permits twice, for a total of three years and have agreed to the following: 1. to submit plans and a building permit application for a permanent banking facility building within one year of occupancy of the interim facility; 2. to submit a renewal application and pay necessary renewal fees for each additional year the interim facility is required; 3. to show sufficient regular progress toward the design and construction of a permanent facility so as to justify renewal of the Temporary Use Permit; the bank has also agreed, in their negotiations with the developer of South Bay Plaza, to use the modular facility for a limited time; staff recommends a building permit be issued for the modular structure subject to the Statement of Understanding signed by People's Bank) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved and filed. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of ELIZABETH KELLY FARR, relating to an accident on February 25, 1983 and filed with the City Clerk on April 22, 1983, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of IROL GANGBIN, relating to an accident on March 20, 1983 and filed with the City Clerk on April 25, 1983, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIMS for DAMAGES of MICHAEL KING and LESA PEARL KING, arising from an accident on February 25, 1983 and filed with the City Clerk on April 27, 1983 were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE The recommendations of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee, from their meeting of April 21, 1983 (... the following street tree removals: Bessie D. Damron, 2820 'J' Ave., two pepper trees' roots are raising the sidewalk and creating a hazard; there are problems with the sewer line; requires payment of $20 [$10.00 each tree replacement] to City) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported he consulted with Vice Mayor Dalla re dates for Budget hearings and would appreciate some advice from Council. Mayor Morgan suggested June 6-9. There appeared to be consensus. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Benzing spoke of Council's action last week in placing a stop sign at 18th & Coolidge, and requested this action be rescinded (correct intersection adopted by Resolution No. 14,038 earlier in this meeting). Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/3/83 Book 63 Page 78 MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of the City sewers, saying all the sewer mains in National City have been paid for with Federal funds; it's not fair to saddle the people on 'F' Ave. with all the expenses, and he recommended the City increase its contribution to $82,000 if funds are available. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Discussion re notifying the property owners. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan spoke of a piece of City -owned land at 19th & Coolidge. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be referred to staff to see if this is surplus land. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan spoke of 'A' Ave. between 22nd and 24th behind Lamb Chevrolet; that section of 'A' Ave. should be closed. The Mayor added he would like to see only one entrance to certain residential areas in the City. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to staff for study. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer requested Administrative Analyst Steve Wheeler bring the administrator of the Youth Summer Jobs Program to the next Council meeting and explain the program. Councilman Camacho reported that he spoke to Senator Deddeh re the binding arbitration legislation, and the Senator will not support it. Councilman Van Deventer requested the "Welcome to National City" signs have the population figures updated. City Manager McCabe said the figures would be revised soon. Vice Mayor Dalla reported that Public Works resurfaced Division St. in the area of North Belmont, Clairemont, and he received a telephone call saying they did a great job. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., May 10, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:32 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on May 10, 1983. Corrections Y No Corrections M OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFCRNIA 5/3/83