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Home My WebLink About1983 10-11 CC MINBook 63 Page 182 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 11, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bening, Bolint, Campbell, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst. City Manager Bolint, followed with invocation by Asst. City Manager Bolint. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation, "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - October 9-15, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Fire Marshal Devendorf. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Waters presented Fire Chief Kimble with a $150 check from Kenneth L. Blanchard, Post 255 of the American Legion, to be used for Thanksgiving for the needy. Councilman Waters reported on the softball game with Chula Vista Sunday; National City won 12-9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,150, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1720 Orange Street - Cecelia Waters)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,150 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,151, "RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS ON HIGHLAND AVENUE AT 16TH, 18TH AND 24TH STREETS (Engineering Specification No. 939)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,151 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,152, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORPORATION GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (19TH STREET CONDEMNATION - SOUTHERN ADJUSTMENT BUREAU)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,152 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/11/83 Book 63 Page 183 Resolution No. 14,153, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A CLAIM FOR AREAWIDE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE OPERATOR FORMULA FUNDS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,153 be adopted. Lengthy discussion re proposal to combine all transit with MTDB. BOB ARTHUR, National City Transit, was present to answer Council's questions. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 13, dated September 27, 1983, in the amount of $117,309.51 (Warrants Nos. 81398 through 81459 [voided 81398, 81411 and 81433]), RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 14, dated October 4, 1983, in the amount of $127,445.10 (Warrants Nos. 81460 through 81508 [voided 81460 and 81475]), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending September 30, 1983, in the amount of $248,533.24, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. CTied, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Vau Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Ti-,? CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Doris Campbell Dougherty, arising from an a. ::,6.-nt on June 24, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on S.pt.c,mber 30, 1983 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by CaT3cho, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. C:�.r3..i ed by unanimous vote. The request of SWEETWATER TOWN & COUNTRY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION for a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT to conduct an ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR at the Sweetwater Town & Country Shopping Center from November 17-19, 1983, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (The Merchants Assoc. hopes to stimulate business at the shopping center by conducting an outdoor arts and crafts bazaar; this request has been reviewed and approved by Building & Safety, Planning, Fire, Public Works, Finance and Police Departments, subject to the following conditions: 1. All electrical installation shall be inspected prior to opening; 2. Displays not to obstruct Fire Dept. access or equipment such as hydrants or sprinkler valves) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be approved subject to conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of SAN DIEGO STORAGE TRAILERS for a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT to INSTALL an OFFICE TRAILER at 413 W. 21st St. from October, 1983 to October, 1984 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be tabled for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's project for CURB, GUTTER and SIDEWALK REPAIRS at various locations throughout the City (Staff has assembled a project to replace severely damaged curb and sidewalks at 190 locations throughout the City; at 61 of these locations, substantial root pruning would be required in order to replace the curb and sidewalks to a safe condition) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, this be held over one week, and a list of the 61 trees to be removed given to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the City Engineer for APPROVAL to SUBSTITUTE for a SUBCONTRACTOR for CONSTRUCTION of FIRE STATION NO. 3, Specification No. 927 (The General Contractor, E. F. Couvrette Co., Inc., has requested permission to take over the work previously listed to be performed by Mission Bay Tile Co.; the reason for this request is the refusal of Mission Bay Tile Co. to perform the specified work at their quoted price; the listed subcontractor was notified of the requested substitution; staff recommends approval) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/11/83 Book 63 Page 184 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Captain Larry Staley, CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, requesting permission to use EL TOYON PARK as an ALTERNATE ASSEMBLY AREA was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this re-'uest. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - CITY ATTORNEY OTHER STAFF - No report. - No report. No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan said he received bedroom apartments with up to laws regulating the number of Attorney McLean said he would by Camacho, vote. a report re people moving into 1 and 2 14 people, and inquired if there were any people who can live in an apartment. City check into this. Moved by Morgan, seconded the City Attorney check into this. Carried by unanimous Mayor Morgan said in the past few months, the City has spent $78,000 hiring outside engineers for various projects; such expenses should be approved by Council. Discussion. Mayor Morgan c.sked Asst. City Manager Bolint to bring back a report. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan's letter to Council regarding fence regulations was presented. Mayor Morgan said we need to do something about a fence ordinance, or businesses will not come into National City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters spoke of liquor licenses, saying when application is made, ABC calls the City to see if the area is properly zoned, and if so, a license is issued; there is a new liquor store going in at 24th and Highland and the application has not been before Council; the City Attorney should check on this license. Mayor Morgan requested the City Attorney to check into this one license only. Councilman Van Deventer spoke of the speed bumps installed in El Toyon Park and suggested installing them in other areas where speeding is a problem. Vice Mayor Dalla said unless state law has changed, there is no such thing as an instant liquor license; the property has to be posted for a certain period of time. Vice Mayor Dalla inquired about Diamond Cab; he thought it was a National City Company. Councilman Van Deventer advised they were bought out by Yellow Cab. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney to check this out. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be ad?ourned to 4:00 p,m., October 18, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:38 p.m. C:121-4-4—C-ITY CLE C?: 10/11/83 Book 63 Page 185 The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on October 18, 1983. Corrections Y No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/11/83