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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 01-13 CC MIN228 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 13, 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, Campbell, Gunnarson, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by the Rev. Charles Molnar, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1976 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed appointments of James Bird as Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Community Development, 1976; B.L. Trager to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board; reappointments of Pat Large and Jessie Van Deventer to the Planning Commission; and reappointment of Cleo Osburn to the Sweetwater Authority were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the appointment and reappointments be approved. There was discussion in regard to appointment vs. election of Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Community Development, 1976. The City Attorney stated the bylaws provided for appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NANCY HOKENSON (former Miss Junior Miss) was present and introduced OLIVIA GLORIOSO, Natiohal City's MISS JUNIOR MISS who will represesent the City at the State contest in Santa Rosa. Miss Glorioso said she was proud to represent National City and will do her best in the State Pageant. Mayor Morgan congratulated Miss Glorioso and wished her well. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 11,954, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - BONITA GREENS, 3700-3800 BLOCK, SWEETWATER ROAD, SOUTH SIDE (Calmoor Homes, Inc.)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,954 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,955, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF UNALLOCATED BALANCES - REVENUE SHARING." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,955 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/13/76 229 Ordinance No. 1/13/76-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC-11-75, to remove the open space overlay zoning from excess freeway right-of-way parcel R/E 9050-01-01 located adjacent to the easterly side of Interstate 5 Freeway, north of Plaza Boulevard and West of Coolidge Avenue)." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES (second reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Ordinances for second reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1491 (1/4/w6-1), "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDING FOR DEFERRALS, AND EXEMPTIONS THEREFROM, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1491 (1/6//6-1) be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: Morgan, Reid. Ordinance No. 1492 (1/6/gg-2), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 962,ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-8-76, to rezone from M-3 to TRC-PD Parcel 13, Map 8038, E.J. Christman Business and Industrial Park I Redevelopment Project [County Assessor's Parcel No. 562-340-04] located between 22nd and 24th Streets and on the easterly side of Hoover)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1492 (1/6/;6-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1493 (1/4/w6-a), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONA1 CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1067 RELATING TO THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH (FOOD HANDLER INSPECTION FEES)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1493 (1/4/W6-g) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1494 (1/6/74-4), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-9-75, TO REZONE FROM R-4 TO R-1 THE PROPERTIES ON THE SOUTH- ERLY SIDE OF 15TH STREET EASTERLY OF HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM 820 TO 924 E. 15TH STREET AND THE PROPERTIES ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF 16TH STREET EASTERLY OF HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM 901 TO 921 E. 16TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1494 (4/46.4) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director/City Treasurer's request for RATIFICATION of payment of WARRANT REGISTER 28, dated January 13, 1976, in the amount of $16,518.11 (Warrants Nos. 53444 through 53464) and PAYROLL for the period Dec. 16-31, 1975 in the amount of $156,964.11 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, they be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES filed against the City of National City by Raul Gilbert was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The submittal of PRELIMINARY PLANS for the development of LAS PALMAS PARK was presented. Arthur Maley, Director of Parks and Recreation stated three years ago they came before the Council to request the adoption of a Master Plan for the Park; since that time there has been very little money to do anything positive; now we have some money, $170,00.00, which we will use for the planning of the total park and for Phase One of its development. Mr. Maley introduced MR. DARREN TAKIS, Landscape Architect, Toups Corporation who designed the plan and said he hoped Council would accept this particular project so they can go ahead with the final plan without further delay. MR. TAKIS displayed charts (Relationship 1/13/76 230 Matrix, Impact Study, Circulation Study, and Site Plan) and described the work to be done in Phase One: grading, construction of tot lots, parking lots, vehicular and bicycle paths, land- scaping, trees and automatic sprinkler .system. Mr. Takis said the construction of a gymnasium, tennis courts and lighting of the tennis courts was not included in Phase One. In answer to a question as to whether or not there was a Girl's Softball Diamond proposed within this area at one time or another, Mr. Maley said there were three ball diamonds in the previous plan, act- ually two, but one of them was standard size and another ball diamond which was going to beput up here of the smaller size; however, they have deleted it from the Master Plan and have installed lights in designated areas; there is not enough room for another ball diamond now; another problem is that there is not enough funds available to grade the area even though they would like to eventually put in another diamond. Mayor Morgan stated that this area would include the picnic area in addition to an extra volleyball court and a physical fitness trail. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Takis if the area around the ball diamond would be landscaped and was told that it would be. There was discussion in regard to grading and drainage. Mr. Takis stated there will be about 17,000 yards of soil fill, they will be creating mounds in certain areas. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Takis, if he could get rid of some of that dirt, would he get rid of it. Mr. Takis said they would export some of the soil to reduce the slope in the area which might make it difficult to play a regulation game of football. Mayor Morgan stated that the City can spend up to $3,500, using City crews, in connection with soil removing; he favored this because it could help make a better park. Mayor Morgan asked City Engineer Hoffland if he would coordinate with Mr. Takis in removing the dirt to help make this a better park. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Hoffland if $3,500 worth of exporting (dirt) would be significant; and was told it would amount to approximately 2,000 yards, there is something like 60,000 yards sitting there and Toups Corporation is going to remove 34 thousand yards; Mr. Takis said any extra help City crews could give in removing dirt would be good. Moved by Morgan, to adopt this plan and authorize our crews to work with them and to spend the $3,500. There was discussion. Councilman Pinson was told the Physical Fitness area would be from one. mile to two miles; so if you put a track in there you would have to run it five times to make a mile. Mr. Takis stated that there are a series of walkways planned for pedestrians through the park and what they anticipate doing is making these suitable for the physical fitness course to be in conjuction with it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, that we adopt this (preliminary) plan and have our (City) crews work with them to move as much dirt, excess dirt, out of this area as possible, not to exceed $3,500 (amended motion).Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1321 (An Ordinance Prohibiting New Residential Development in "C" Zones) to allow single family developments in "C" zones was held at this time. The City Clerk stated the Certificate of Publication was on file. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of single family dwelling development in the C-3-A, C-3-B, and C-3-C,General Commercial Zones, but only within blocks that are substantially developed for residential use and subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. JOE LARRES, 6301 Division Street, San Diego, was present and said he is buying a piece of property on Granger, (2424 Granger Avenue), a vacant lot which is zoned C-2, he would like to build on it because he has to move out of the place he's currently living in, he's going to retire in about a year and a half, but he did want to be able to build a family dwelling as well as have some sort of business property there; he would appreciate any consideration on the C-2 zoning that the Council could give. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said that in order to consider a C-2 zone in this case, it would have to go back to the Planning Commission for a hearing; they 231 considered it at their hearing and it was their feeling at the time that the need. that they were addressing was the central part of National City where there were some strong residential neighborhoods that have • some vacant lots and they were trying to accommodate those vacant lots in residential neighborhoods to allow the residents to build, this is a little different in this case. Mayor Morgan advised Mr. Larres to go to the Planning Department and they would work with him on this problem. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said that it would have to be referred back to Planning Commission in order to take any action on his request. Mr. Larres said that BILL HUDSON who lives on the south of him is also of the same opinion that we would like to change this if possible. Mr. Gunnarson said that when he comes in they will look at their case separately. There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and the recommendations of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on Resolution Intention No. 11,902 (Euclid Avenue, Division Street to 4th Street, Assessment District No. 184) for the following improvements: irrigation, landscaping, block wall, and any other work auxiliary was held at this time. The City Clerk stated the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file and four written protests were received. ROBERT ONLEY, Assessment Engineer for the City, displayed a map showing the boundaries of the district, ther parcels to be assessed and the work to-bo done. City Attorney McLean asked Mr. Onley to take the protests one by one and show the protest area on the map and reply to each. Mr. Onley said the total area will encompass 144,525 square feet, the area of protest is 31,100 square feet; the percent of protest is 22%. Mr. Onley read a letter of protest from AILEEN C. THOMAS, Number 7 on the map; Mrs. Thomas protests Res. 11,902; Mr. Onley said Mrs. Thomas' property was within the area to be benefitted. The second letter of protest was from MR. & MRS. RAMINO GARCIA who reside at 8 Valva Avenue, Lot 34 on the map; Mr. Garcia objects to the cost of an estimated $2,375.73; Mr. Garcia said he didn't vote for the wall or in fact have a chance to accept or reject it; he also had in mind that they would put in a block wall and not landscaping and irrigation. Mr. Onley stated that the acceptance or rejection will be the outcome of this Council meeting; there is a valid petition of over 60% on file; also, the City in their direction to do this project stated that the City would contribute $10,080 and the irrigation and landscaping. The third letter of protest was from MR. J.H. VAN DEN BOS who wrote City Clerk Campbell protesting the cost of $1,192.74, which to him seemed totally unrealistic; Mr. Van Den Bos stated in his letter that the curbs and paving are complete on Euclid Avenue. City Clerk Campbell in her reply stated that an incorrect notice had gone out; the proposed improvement would be the construction of a block wall in the rear yard of Mr. Van Den Bos' property, facing Euclid; Mr. Onley stated that the City Clerk's response answered the protest. The fourth letter was from MR. & MRS. FELIMON V. ALVAREZ, 3071 Dardain Drive, San Diego; Mr. Alvarez believes the proposed specification is much too expensive and too involved for the purpose intended; Mr. Onley stated that the City will pay for approximately 1/3 of the estimated construction costs; Mr. Alvarez further stated that the area is not getting any younger; the concrete wall could soon become a project that is neither esthetically or functionally justified; Mr. Onley answered that the choice of the wall was to improve and encourage pride; Mr. Alvarez said that he doesn't believe the exclusive expense of a handful of owners is fair and justified considering the entire subdivision will benefit in some form; Mr. Onley answered by saying the City and majority of the property owners chose the block wall. Mr. Alvarez continued that the increase in property taxes in the area would make the additional assessment prohibitive; Mr. Onley answered that increase in property taxes is a product of the times; again, the wall was chosen to extend the value and life of the neighborhood. City Attorney McLean asked 1/1W76 232 Mr. Onley how the Engineering Department came up with the spec- ifications of the wall.Mr. Onley saidas in any standard engineerinc project they chose the most inexpensive and most durable and the lowest height and combined these and come up with something that would look nice; the wall is to be made of slump block and colored. the total cost of the project would be $46,351.25, of that am6unt the City has already said they would contribute $17,772,67 which is the irrigation and landscaping plus the labor costs from the City; that leaves an amount to be assessed of $28,578.58. Mr. Onley stated that they took the cost of all the wall, put it all together and put the actual footage on the parcel that fronts onto the wall, so that the cost of the wall would be spread and be beneficial to the whole district because the wall is going to be identical on the outside to the neighbors. Mr. Onley said in his opinion, the proposed assessments to each property is in proportion to the benefit received. Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. Councilman Pinson asked if at one time the City hadn't decided not to put in the irrigation. There was discussion in regard to whether or not irrigation and land- scaping were to have been included in the project. Mr. Onley said that the City will contribute $10,080 and the irrigation comes to the extra $7,000; the cost to the City figures out to probably 34-35%, that's for the total project; there are 22% protesting which leaves 78% in favor of it. City Clerk Campbell said there was a petition that was submitted on August 12 of '75, and the Minutes of August 26 read this way: "The City Engineer's recommendation the City pmtticipate in Assessment Project cost (not to exceed $10,080) for the construction of a 6' masonry garden wall within the sidewalk area, adjacent to privately owned property on Euclid Avenue between Division Street and Fourth Street, and landscaping and irrigation be included in the project at $5,000 for total City contribution of $15,080, was presented. Mayor Morgan recommended this be referred to the Engineers for further processing. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be referred to the Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote." Vice Mayor Dalla asked what the highest assessment would be. Mr. Onley said we have one assessment of $2,364 and they are not protesting. Vice Mayor Dalla said they have ten years to pay at 6% interest. MRS. BONNIE GARRISON, 246 Valva Ave., was present and said she received a notice that said the estimate of her assessment would be $1,603.75; she asked Mr. Onley how much more could this be. Mr. Onley said possibly ten percent more. Mrs. Garrison said which would make it around $2,000, which is quite a bit, and I think we all agree that we didn't want any irrigation, as you call it, because it was wasting our money; I thought the understanding was that we were going to take out the money for that and put it in the fence to help us out, because none of us are too well financially. Mayor Morgan said that this wasn't according to the petition that came in and the minutes that were read; City Attorney McLean said that the increase cost to Mrs. Garrison would be 10% maximum, the law provides for up to 10% between the estimate given now and the cost of construction, if the cost of construction is more than 10%, it would have to be reassessed and you would make a new protest. Mayor Morgan said that 78% agreed with it. City Attorney McLean stated that until the project is begun they won't know the actual cost of it, but in the past the Engineering Department has been very close in predicting what they will be, but there will be a 10% variance between what the cost will be, and the actual cost. Mayor Morgan pointed out that if the'City receives a good bid it may be 10 to 20 percent lower so the assessment could go down that much, but if it's 20% higher than you'll only have to pay./1.00". Mrs. Garrison said the price was good because she had spoken to a contractor about doing it once herself; she is in favor of it and thinks it will enhance the area. MR. ALLEN G. THORNBERG, 2325 Melrose Stree; was present and said that he thinks it's very fair, however, there seems to be a misunderstanding in that originally they were hoping that the (cost of the) irrigation and that sort of thing would go into the wall because the property owners along there feel that putting in trees and that sort of thing would do no good; but as far as the grape stake fence is concerned, that's 1/13/76 233 not a solution at all because they tear the stakes off the thing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, that they approve the plan and authorize the City Engineers to go ahead, and close the hearing„ There was discussion. Vice Mayor Dalla said assuming the wall is going to be built, who's going to be responsible for taking care of the wall once it's built. City Engineer Hoffland stated that's part of the present problem, but the alternative would be to maintain the fence; a good part of the wall is adjacent to the park and the maintenance of the trees could be accomplished by the park forces. City Attorney McLean stated the wall is on public property, the wall belongs to the City of National City and you can maintain it one of two ways, you can either go out and maintain with General Funds money, like you maintain the streets, or, you can make an assessment for main- tenance expenses. Vice Mayor Dalla asked if City crews would take care of painting and that sort of thing; he was told the wall would be colored, but you would have to assess the property owners through a 1911 Act. Councilman Reid said we started out with $5 to $10,000 and are now up to $17,000, and if this does come in at 25% higher, do we have the type of money that we can go ahead? City Attorney McLean stated that this project was put in the capital improvement program for this year, but we did project $18,000. Councilman Camacho said we should get going as quickly as possible. Carried by unanimous vote. A request from Evangelist Richard Thompson for use of KIMBALL PARK BOWL for religious purposes (January 25, 1976 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reverend Thompson has agreed to pay a clean-up and supervision fee of $55.00.), was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this request be granted. Carried by unaimous vote. A request for use of KIMBALL PARK BOWL for religiou purposes June 25 and 26, 1976, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the request. JAMES RUNYAN, 207 East 24th Street, Pastor, Calvary Foursquare Church, was present and asked Council if they would waive the $58.75 fee (clean-up $40.00 and electrical hook-up $18.75). City Manager Bourcier said that is just the cost of cleaning the bowl. Mr. Runyan said the last time they used the bowl there was no charge, and there wasn't anything to clean up. Mayor Morgan stated that if we let one group use the bowl without paying a clean-up fee then he would be in favor of letting everybody use it; but our crews do the work so we should charge. Councilman Camacho said that our employees don't usually work on Saturday and Sunday and we have to pay our crews. Mr. Runyan said that they are trying to reach the young Chicanos in the community who really need the help. Moved by Pinson, to amend the motion to waive the fee. Councilman Camacho stated the Boys Club of National City made a similar request and it was turned down by the Council, they had to have a janitor; there was a lot of discussion about that at the time. The REV. CHARLES MOLNAR, First Baptist Church, was present and spoke in favor of using the bowl foraany group such as this but asked, on behalf of National City Ministerial Association, whether this would be a regular use and whether it might mean the bowl would not be available to the Association for the Easter Sunrise Service. City Manager Bourcier stated this would be just for a one time deal. Mayor Morgan asked what the $58.00 would pay for; City Manager Bourcier said that basically the problem is that we don't keepeAhe bowl in a spotless condition and it's felt it should be clean/before a performance, our cost to clean it would be $40.O0; including two -and -a -half hours of over --time to make sure the electrical is working correctly, this is just the cost of the City; the electrical cost is $18.75 at time and a half. Councilman Camacho said the Boys Club had to pay, if you give it to one person you have to give it to another, this gentlemen is asking for the same thing and I just don't think that's right. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, they amend the motion authorizing the electrician to be on the job. Vote on the second amendment (requiring fees for electrician) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. The first amendment to waive the $40.00 fee carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Director of Park & Recreation 1 ./ 1 2 /7 6 234 said Maley/that any time the City property is in use there are certain liability problems if it's put out on a permit basis; when the gentleman used the bowl before it was not considered as a permit, he was not charged;...what he is requesting now is a permit to use the facilities; when a permit is granted this requires us to know the grounds in the area are safe for use, this is what the $40.00 covers; the other $18.75 is to have a weekend maintenance man, someone who is familiar with the electrical outlets, as a matter of protection for City property. Mr. Runyan said that during the permit use, certainly he will be familiar with the electrical apparatus involved. Motion to allow use of the facilities, carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Campbell read the original motion requesting the use of the bowl for religious purposes. Mr. Runyan said he would like to do something like this on a regular basis and was referred to Mr. Maley. The recommendation by Director of Public Works to award "CASA DE SALUD" project to Larry Montoya & Sons (low bid of $68,644.00) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Public Works Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's report and recommendation regarding an act- uarial evaluation of the City's group health insurance program requiring Council appropriation of $7,500 from the General Fund was presented. City Manager Bourcier pointed at that even though the cost appears high he hopes it will not cost that much; the cost of our health insurance is going to go up significantly, probably 60 to 65% this next year and we must make a full assessment before we go through and renew the present contract. There was discussion. City Manager Bourcier was asked if the $7,500 is going to be offset bylpe savings received; he replied that yes, there definitely/be savings in the cost of our future health insurance. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMUNICATIONS League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #2-1976 dated January 9, 1976 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor'DallaAs request that staff be directed to recommend how a bench cold be obtained for bus stop on 9th Street and "A" pres ntea Avenua Mayor organ directed City Engineer Hoffland to contact the bus advertisers to see about a bench. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, we get a contract with the bus bench company. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan asked City Manager Bourcier about the trash containers around the bus stops; when our crews go out and pick up the trash, do they clean up around the street also. City Manager Bourcier said they try to clean it generally in the area. Mayor Morgan said some of these trash containers are in bad shape. REPORTS CITY MANAGER - None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO made a short presentation relative to the Pony League. He said their association met and they would like to have a portable fence, to shorten the Little League field for more competitive play without taking down the original fence, in case any World Series came to National City. Councilman Camacho drew a diagram on the board to show what he had in mind; he said the cost would run about $2,000; he would like the City to do this project, with the Pony League paying back the City from the sale of ads -- and to be paid back in two or three years; girls could use the diamond and shorten the fence for softball games, that sort of thing. Mayor Morgan directed a question to Arthur Maley, 1/13/76 235 ,Mr. Maley Director, Park & Recreation regarding the cost. / said that he hadn't heard of this. Mayor Morgan said this would be putting a fence inside a fence, similar to the fence at El Toyon. Mr. Maley said that fence ran about $50.00 a linear foot. Mayor Morgan asked City Manager Bourcier where the money would come from; he answered he'd have to think about it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, refer this temporary fence to staff and to Mr. Maley. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to having a tree removed from in front of his home and asked if there was any conflict of interest or anything like that and if not how would he go about it. City Attorney McLean stated that the Mayor should be treated like any other citizen with a problem. City Manager Bourcier said he would take the request to the Street Tree Committee. MAYOR MORGAN said he felt the City should notify our State Senator of the increase in (liability) insurance costs to the City; while they are working on the doctor crisis they might consider the City crisis. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, direct the City Manager to notify our Assemblymen and Senators from San Diego County of the cost increases in the last three years for the City of National City's liability insurance. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. The meeting closed at 9:03 p.m. City C rk C ty of National City, The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council City of National City at the regular meeting of January E2(No corrections California of the 20, 1976. Corras noted below y r City of National City, California 1/13/76