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Home My WebLink About1981 09-01 CC MIN173 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 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, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, Montandon SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe followed with invocation by the Rev. Wayne Roland, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dallas seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 1981 be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None, Abstaining: Van Deventer. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,619, "Resolution extending fund limitation on contract for city inspection on Plaza Bonita public improvement work." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No, 13,619 be adopted. Discussion. BILL STRACKER, Vice President, Berryman & Stephenson, was present and said (the construction was delayed) the $62,000 fee in the original contract actually ran up to June, 1980, at which time he requested an extension on the contract; his inspectors were called on to make decisions by the contractor when the County inspectors were not available. Mr. Stracker further stated the work is not entirely completed within National City's portion of the construction; the additional $30,000 his company is requesting is for work already completed and has already been expended. Further discussion, Councilman Camacho said Council should have been notified of this before the work was done, Mayor Morgan appointed a committee consisting of City Manager McCabe, City Engineer Grahl, Vice Mayor Van Deventer and Councilman Camacho to look into this problem and make recommendations to Council on September 8, 1981; Council will abide by the committee's recommendations. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - FIRST READING Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 9/1/81-1, "An Ordinance amending the National City Land Use Code to allow the buying of second hand precious metals and gems." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 8, dated August 24, 1981, in the amount of $106,855,71 (Warrants Nos. 73363 through 73448) and CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLLS for (1) the period ending July 31, 1981 in the amount of $269,095.90 and (2) the period ending August 15, 1981 in the amount of $230,047.48 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. 9/1/81 174 The City Clerk's report on opening of SEALED BIDS for the ''Du AVENUE SEWER CONSTRUCTION (five bids were received: Posey Construction Co. .. $9,832.00; Diment Corp. - $68,015.00; Noveco, Inc - $18,193.00; M. Arrieta & Son - $18,832„00; Mur.-Vic Construction Co, - $15,093.50) was presented. Discussion. City Engineer Grahl said he is asking the low bidder to confirm his bid and provide references and job information; his recommendation will be back on the agenda in one week. The REQUEST from the SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL, NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES, to serve alcoholic beverages in the Kimball Community Bldg. (Navy League has reserved the Kimball Community Bldg. to hold the annual Naval Services Candidate of the Year Contest on September 28, 1981 with approximately 200 adults expected to attend; the contest is part of the City's Salute to the Navy Week and is co -sponsored by the National City Chamber of Commerce; it is exempt of all fees and charges; the League is requesting authorization to serve alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the contest/dinner; City Ordinance requires applicant to obtain a permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, copy to be filed with Public Works prior to the event, a Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100:000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences] naming the City as co-insured; security arrangements to be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recommends approval subject to these three requirements) was presented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Della, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Staff request for AUTHORIZATION for signing an AGREEMENT with MTDB for allocation and disbursement of transit pass revenues (The MTDB has negotiated an agreement for allocation and disbursement of transit pass revenues among the several transit operating agencies in the Region; by approving this agreement, NCT will be entitled to a rebate of some funds collected by others for the sale of Ready Passes; staff recommends the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to sign this agreement) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The APPLICATION for LEAVE TO FILE LATE CLAIM and CLAIM for DAMAGES of JOHN A. ANDERSON, JR., arising from an incident on April 26, 1981 and filed with the City Clerk on August 12, 1981 (the claim was submitted more than 100 days from date of injury to vehicle and Mr, Anderson was advised of the provisions of the Government Code; on August 25, 1981, Mr. Anderson filed the Application for Leave to File Late Claim and Claim) was presented. Assistant City Attorney Montandon said he had reviewed this claim which was filed only 8 days late, the reason being Mr. Anderson's clerk forgot to mail it, and recommended the Application for Leave to File Late Claim be granted, but the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Application for Leave to File Late Claim be granted, but the Claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of NICHOLAS KELLOUGH, JR., arising from an incident on June 10, 1981 and filed with the City Clerk on August 26, 1981 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.. OTHER BUSINESS STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE The Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations from their meeting of August 20, 1981 (1. Removal of one Brisbane Box tree due to roots damaging the sidewalk, Mr, Raymond Navarre, 3717 Kellie Court, deposit of $10.00 required for replacement; 2. Removal of one Mock Orange due to cracked retaining wall and roots raising the sidewalk, Mr. Alberto Guerrero, 139 E. 6th St., deposit of $10.00 required for replacement; 3. Removal of one Mock Orange due to growing too close to 9/1/81 175 meter box and roots creating a hazard to the sidewalk, Mr. J. Nunez, 1129 E. 6th St., no replacement required due to limited space) were presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommen�ons. Discussion. A question arose'as to whether a quorum was present at the Street Tree and Parkway Committee Meeting. Discussion re Street Tree and Parkway Committee's being an advisory committee only and Council's being the decision -making body. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations and Assistant Cit Attorne Montandon check into the le al as ects and report back to Council (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe requested an additional 30 days to prepare his report on taxicab permit procedures. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - No report, OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about surfacing E. 24th St. from "L" Ave, to the golf course; the base is sound, but the street is very rough. Director of Public Works Williams was present and said there are other streets in the City which are deteriorating and they take priority, CITY COUNCIL Councilman Camacho inquired about a crosswalk and blinking yellow light at the crest of Euclid, at Paradise Valley Hospital. Director of Public Works Williams reported this has been before the Traffic Safety Committee twice; they denied it because motorists would be unable to see the crosswalk until they were on top of it, and a blinking yellow light would be ineffective. Mr, Williams will contact the Director of Personnel at Paradise Valley and explain the situation. Councilman Waters requested the City Manager put Ordinance No. 8/18/81-3 (30-density zoning for 17th St.) on September 8 agenda for reconsideration; Council had approved this in May of 1980; because of the time lag before the Ordinance was presented, it appeared to be a different item. Councilman Waters spoke of the rate increases of Sweetwater Authority and the sewer charges; water rates have increased 10% per year, even though promises were made there would be no increases; the City has held their budget down and maybe we should tell the Sweetwater Authority to tighten theirs. Vice Mayor Van Deventer spoke of his trip to Seattle to review their Crime Prevention Program; he and Chief Hart found many things that would be applicable to the City; he will submit a written report. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m.. Septr 8, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:54 p,m. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of September 8, 1981. 9/1/81 Corrections V// No Corrections 176 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 9/1/81