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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 08-03 CC MIN152 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 3, 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, Gerschler, Hoffland, 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. Billy D. Robertson, Assembly of God Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1976) be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays None. Abstaining: Pinson. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,100, "VACATION OF TWENTY -FOOT ALLEY LYING BETWEEN NATIONAL AND 'A' AVENUES, BETWEEN 20TH AND 21ST STREETS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,100 be adopted. In answer to a question as to whether or not a bond had been received, City Attorney McLean said Council could adopt the resolution and direct that it not be recorded until the bond is received. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,101, VACATION OF PORTIONS OF 'F' AVENUE BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 14TH STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 16TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,101 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,102, "VACATION OF TWENTY -FOOT ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH STREETS, BETWEEN 'E' AND 'F' AVENUES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,102 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUND 22, UN- BUDGETED BALANCE TO FUND 22, KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING AIR CONDI- TIONING." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,103 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 12,104, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF ELEVENTH STREET LOCATED BETWEEN THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE FREEWAY 805 AND THE WEST- ERLY LINE OF PARADISE DRIVE." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,104 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/3/76 153 Resolution No. 12,105, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (BLACK WALL ON EUCLID AVENUE, SPECIFICATION NO. 812)." There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12 105 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Resolution No. 12,106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPORIATION OF FUND 10, UNBUDGETED BALANCE TO 2106, GAS TAX FUND 10, TO MEET NECESSARY BUDGET REQUIREMENTS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Finson, Resolution NO. 12106 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Resolution No. 12,107, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY EXPRESSING OFFICIAL POSITION ON THE STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE FREEWAY ROUTES 5, 54 AND 252," was read in full on request of Councilman Dalla. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,107 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer -Finance Officer's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 4, dated August 3, 1976 (Warrants Nos. 55202 through 55262) in the amount of $74,026.53 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, it be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of MILLIE B. BRAMER was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' request for approval to HIRE A TEMPORAR- CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I for 90-day period was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Legislative Bulletin was listed on the Agenda. The City Manager stated none had been recieved. The National City Community Rodeo Association's request for permissiox to sell BEER during the SOUTH BAY COUNTRY FAIR was presented. MARION COOPER, 91 Shasta Street, Chula Vista, was present and explained the Country Fair Committee requested the Rodeo Assoc. to do this; he did not know where the booths would be located in Kimball Park; they planned to give the Committee 20% of their profits. Members of the Council asked questions in regard to security, who would provide the booth, etc. Mr. Cooper said he was certin security would be worked out; he had not been present at the last meeting of the Committee and could not answer specific questions. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, the motion be laid over one week and Ida Mae Kerr (Chairman, Bicentennial Committee) put in writing who is in charge and what it is going to be and is the man from Chula Vista still going to be in charge. Motion to lay over failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid. Nays: Camacho, Pinson. Abstaining: Morgan. Original motion carred, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. The Mayor's recommendation that Council INITIATE STREET VACATION AND DEDICATION, a portion of "K" AVENUE off 13TH STREET was presented. 8/3/76 154 Planning Director Gerschler said this would require hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. Mayor Morgan said the time necessary for the scheduling of the hearings would give the City Engineer time to work out the details of the dedication. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION expressing their dismay and concern was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, it be filed. Councilman Dalla suggested it might be appropriate to send the Commission a letter acknowledging receipt of their letter. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. CITY MANAGERS'S REPORT - None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN DALLA spoke in regard to the Country Fair saying it might be appropriate to request the Chairman to communicate information and details of the Fair. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, to solicit information from the Bicentennial Committee, information and plans and requirments from the City that might be pertinent and send to the Chairman. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN DALLA inquired about the sign ordinance asking if it was difficult to enforce and if the City had ever given consideration to issuing citations for violation of the ordinance. Planning Director answered consideration had been given; it was a legal question. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO requested a letter of commendation be sent to Acting Chief of Police Reed for the fine job he did until the new chief took over. City Manager Bourcier said it was being prepared. Mayor Morgan said he had done an outstanding job and should be told so properly. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to PAWN SHOPS saying they put up signs all over the place and it looks terrible. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the sign ordinance be referred to the Attorney and Plannez for amendments in keeping with National City. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said we should have an ordinance providing they should be 2-5,000' apart. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to PROPERTY TAXES saying the County Assessor was quoted as having said assessments would be up 40% over the next few years; this will not allow new homes to be built; possibly we should send a letter to the state; the County pgr71020 employees in 1970, now they have 14-15,000. City Manager/saidFAis was a difficult question; assessments are set by the Board of Equalization; the only way to counteract this is to cut the tax rate. The Mayor asked the City Manager to study this. City Attorney McLean said it was a political problem. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager be instructed to send a letter to the Assessor and the Board of Supervisors this week protesting the thinking of raising the assessed valuation 40% in the next two years. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. CLYDE DEARWESTER, 1221 K Avenue, was present and said the Bicenten- nial Committee has voted to give Mftpf9ceeds from the Country Fair to the South Bay Historical/for the restoration of Granger Music Hall. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. 8/3/76 155 City Cl rk City o)t National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 101 1976. No corrections 0 Corrections as noted below 7 Mayor City of National City, California 8/3/76