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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 01-28 CC MIN174 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 28, 1975 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, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by the Rev. Allen Sackett, Chaplain, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,673, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITING BIDS FOR SAID PROPERTY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11)673 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,674, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO SOUTH BAY TOWN AND COUNTRY, A PARTNERSHIP (National Center)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,674 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,675, "RESOLUTION FOR FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,675 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean in regard to the report he made to Council in Pre -Council Conference directed Council's attention to the existence of a letter dated January 17, 1975 addressed to the Board of Super- visors of San Diego County, signed by the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista regarding the plan of National City to promote the construction of a shopping center in this City; the letter contains some assertions that should not be left unanswered; and suggested Council instruct Mayor Morgan to reply to this letter setting the factual record. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Attorney's suggestion. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/28/75 175 NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 4) was presented: Memorandum from Chief Clerk, Assembly, California Legislature, enclosing copy of ASSEMBLY CON- CURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 220, relative to medical examinations of rape victims. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Request of the City Treasurer/Finance Director for ratification of payment of payroll for the period ending January 15, 1975 in the amount of $156,394.30 and bills in the amount of $107,325.87 for a total of $254,220.17 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the payment of py1 and bills be ratified. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Balla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. City Clerk Campbell said Item 5, the City Engineer's recommendation that resolution for flood insurance program be adopted, was acted upon under "Adoption of Resolutions,Resolution No. 11,575. (Page 174, Paragraph 3) The City Clerk's report of opening of sealed bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF 4TH STREET, "S" TO "T" AVENUE, Spec. No. 835 (A B C Construction Company $9,091.31, Daley Corporation $9,422.65; Griffith Company $9,533.77; T. B. Penick & Sons $10,250.58) and the City Engineer's recommendations, (a) accept the bid of A B C Construction Company and reject all others, (b) authorize award of contract, and (c) obligate $10,000 for the project from Account 10, Gas Tax Fund were presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication is on file. Moved by Cauacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the En ineer's recommendation_121121_2„aq_LII. Carriea by unanimous vote. Request by NATIONAL CITY PONY LEAGUE for City to purchase back cover of 1975 Pony League booklet at a cost of $50 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this re uest be ranted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS City Manager Bourcier requested the Council schedule public hearings on the evenings of February li and 18 in conjunction with the BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mana9er's request. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Bourcier announced that word has been recieved from the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION that the 25 FARE will remain in effect, at least until June 30. City Manager Bourcier requested a short EXECUTIVE SESSION tonight on personnel matters. Mayor Morgan said he would call an Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Planning Department transraittaj stating the Planning Commission recommended that application for ZONE VARIANCE from required 25rear yard setback to 17' at 3710 Stockman Street (GILBERT E. BIVENS, Z-9- ,74) be approved was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the P1anniE2 Commission recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The FINANCIAL STATEMENT for month ending December 31, 1974 by the City Treasurer -Finance Director was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN said he had a fellow visit him the other day who claimed 1/28/75 176 to have a plan whereby the City of National City could acquire $100-200,000 without any additional taxes; he would not tell him how to do it. City Manager Bourcier said he would like to comment to the City Attorney; if Council remembers, someone approached the City of San Diego and the County with this same thing; it had to do with previous law suits regarding the Laguna Fire and claims not being filed properly; if the man wants to put something in writing, he would look at it; he would like to see something in writing. City Attorney McLean said if he is talking about the Laguna fire, the City spent money to fight that fire through mutual aid; the City's claims were reimbursed by the State of California. City Manager Bourcier said he would be happy to talk with the man. MAYOR MORGAN said the City is getting an architect to draw plans of the KIMBALL HOUSE and preserve them so that a like building can possi- bly be constructed at some time in the future; he has had a local businessman approach him with an offer to donate property to this project; he hates to see the building torn down; he proposed to donate two houses --a gift to the City valued in the neighborhood of $25-45,000. It is not exactly the location where Council wants to relocate the house, Heritage Square, between 9th and Plaza Boulevard; he proposed to give the City these two houses; there is sufficient space to move the Kimball building on it; this is the largest donation he has ever heard anyone proposing to the City of National City; it is indeed an honor for the City of National City to receive a gift of this size. The Mayor continued he owes a little money on one of them; however, he said he would clear this amount off so both places would be free and clear; he still does not know how this can be done as the building is too deteriorated to move and if it is moved, there it sits; he, the Mayor, is going to try to get the donor to give the City these two houses and if he does this he, the Mayor, will go to some of the people on Heritage Square and attempt to negotiate a trade of these two houses for something on Heritage Square. Vice Mayor Camacho pointed out that the house could not be moved; it would fall apart should we attempt to move it; if the donor contributes the funds from the sale of the property, the City could accept the money and thank him kindly and purchase property on Heritage Square and if possible save some of the money to be used for restoration of Kimball Building. Mayor Morgan agreed and said even if the building could be moved to a new location it will cost $170,000 and then there is only a building; ...he has always hoped to be able to preserve this Build- ing but he now believes it is pretty well beyond saving; he does not want to give up this donation; this is a tremendous contribution to the project. Vice Mayor Camacho said the City of San Diego has done a fine job of restoring a building in Heritage Park in Old San Diego; however, it costs a lot of money. Mayor Morgan said he would talk further with this gentleman and report to Council from time to time. Councilman Reid said he would not like to stop the steps that are authorized to vacate for the parking lot; the building is no good and must come down; these people (V.F.W.) are waiting to know when they can go ahead with their parking lot. Mayor Morgan said this donor would give the property free and clear with no strings attached. MAYOR MORGAN said the CPO staff would like to use the Council Chambers for a presentation to the City Council sometime between February 11 and March 10; they do not want it during Council meeting; they want to talk about transportation and the transportation plan by CPO; they suggested day or night. Moved by Camacho, to authorize the City Manager to set up a meeting and notify them. City Manager Bourcier asked which evening would be preferable? Wednesday? Thursday? Monday? Mayor Morgan said Thursday is usually the best for him. City Manager Bourcier said he would try for a Thursday evening. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session on Personnel at 7:49 p.m. 1/28/75 177 The meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:53 p.m. Citr Clerk i 9ity of Natio al City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of February 4, 1975. No corrections 0 Corrections as noted below Mayor, City 0 National City, California 1/28/75