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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 05-26 CC MIN118 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 26, 1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor Van Deventer.. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Morgan. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Grahl, McCabe, McLean, Eng. Staff Asst. Onley 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 Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on the REQUEST of Ruben Madrigal, USA -City Cab Co., for a TAXICAB PERMIT to operate 16 taxicabs in National City was held at this time. City Manager McCabe reported there are currently 75 taxicab permits authorized by Council (.45 to Diamond Cab, 10 to Radio Cab and 20 to Yellow Cab). Joseph Fletcher (driver for Diamond Cab), 1809 E. 17th St., was present and said he picked up the fare from a City Cab that had broken down; apparently there was no operable radio in the cab, because the driver asked Mr. Fletcher to call City Cab and report the breakdown. Mr. Fletcher questioned why, after 17 years in business, City Cab is now requesting a permit to operate in National City. Caroline Riddle (dispatcher for Diamond Cab), 2956 Shelby Dr., was present and said the only times the corners in question (8th and National City Blvd. and Plaza and Highland) might not be covered would be on pay days; otherwise, these corners are adequately covered. David Arvello, 1416 Diamond St., Pacific Beach, was present and said there is not enough business in National City to warrant granting a permit to City Cab; other cab companies are coming into the City and picking up customers illegally. Joseph Skidmore (driver and night supervisor for Diamond Cab), 2956 Shelby Dr., was present and restated Ms. Riddle's views. Juan Hernandez, 3746 Main St., San Diego (General Manager, USA -City Cab), was present representing Ruben Madrigal, City Cab, and said City Cab is 3 blocks from National City; most of their cabs are gassed up in National City; they are members of the National City Chamber of Commerce; they have received calls for pick ups in National City; their drivers have been,flagged down and have had to turn down fares. He further stated all of their cabs are radio equipped. Discussion. Vincent Reynolds, 1243 Manchester St., was present and cited an incident where two ladies called Diamond Cab and had waited two and three quarter hours; They called back and the dispatcher hung up; maybe we are not getting the service we are supposed to get. Jessie Moore (owner, Diamond Cab), 784 Ash Ave., Chula Vista, was present and answered questions, saying Diamond Cab now has 25 cabs in use; it is the only cab company in San Diego County that does not lease its cabs; by not leasing its cabs, the company has control over where they go; all their cabs are fully insured, including those not in use. Ricardo Fedre, bookkeeper for Diamond Cab, was present to answer questions. He stated 90% of Diamond Cab's cars are used in National City. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this hearing be held over to 7:00 p.m., June 9� and NatiPnal. City Chamber of Commerce and Police 5/26/81 119 Department be asked to furnish reports on need, complaints" etc.. on City Cab, Yellow Cab, and Radio Cab, with the Police Department examining City Cab's operation; comments to be solicited from Paradise Valley Hospital, Senior Citizens and other groups who use cabs, on cab service in general (amended motion). Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The PUBLIC HEARING on ASSESSMENT for Assessment District No. 207 (1911 Act Improvement of Alley No. 33, 12th St. to 13th St. between Hoover and Roosevelt) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file; no written protests were received. Robert Onley, Engineering Staff Assistant, was present and displayed a map of the exterior boundaries of assessment district 207, showing the area improved and each parcel assessed, with its assessment number. Mr. Onley reported the total incidental expenses were $3,052.59; contract costs $14,825,41; total project cost $17,878.00; less City contribution $1,638.00; total amount to be assessed $16,240.00. Mr. Onley said he received no protest to this assessment; he personally visited the area and each parcel within the district is benefitted in the amount assessed them. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and Assessment Roll No, 207, Alley 33, 12th St. to 13th St., between Hoover and Roosevelt, and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Resolution be presented by .title only. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Morgan. Resolution No. 13,566, ^RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Alley No. 33, 12th St. to Civic Center Dr., between Roosevelt Ave. and Hoover Ave.) Assessment District No. 207." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No, 13,566 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 46, dated May 26, 1981, in the amount of $36,393.06 (Warrants Nos. 72419 through 72485) and CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $214,524.63, for the period ending May 15, 1981, 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. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. The Engineer's report on Feasibility of Proposed PETITIONED IMPROVEMENT, VAN NESS AVENUE, 24th St. to Leonard St. (petitioners represent 83% of total area; it is recommended this petitioned improvement be combined with Leonard St. improvements; staff recommends the report be accepted and Engineer instructed to proceed with the project) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The REQUEST for DEFERRAL of STREET IMPROVEMENTS (Van Ness Ave. - Jose Rodriguez; approval of this request will facilitate the processing of a parcel map, allow the petitioner to process a building permit and construct a house, require the petitioner to file a Covenant Running With the Land not to protest a 1911 Improvement Act, and meet the expressed desires of the Council to allow the petitioner to develop his property in an orderly and uncomplicated manner; staff recommends the deferral be granted and direct the recording of a Covenant Running With the Land) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, this request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 5/26/81 120 The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of RICHARD D. AND CLAUDIA M. RATHBURN, filed with the City Clerk on May 8, 1981 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the Claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Waters asked to be kept advised. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The REQUEST for APPROVAL of CHANGE ORDER No. 2, Assessment District No. 190, 19th St., Granger Ave, to Rachael Ave. (the final clean up Change Order on this project with two primary items of significance: 1. the first relates to a sewer line which was not properly shown on City record drawings; 2. an item that was developed in the field where the original design attempted to depict a situation that was impractical construction; total cost of Change Order $4,229.42, representing 2.5% of the original contract price; staff recommends this Change Order be approved and City Engineer be directed to sign and process same) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Morgan. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report_. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters read a letter from Cheryl Carroll, praising the restoration of the Granger Music Hall. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m. June 21, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, The meeting closed at 7:46 p.m. (2r CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of June 1 1981. Corrections No Corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/26/81