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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 06-24 CC MIN33 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIi!G OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 24, 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Rev. Wade McKinley, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN presented certificates to and congratulated those City employees who successfully completed the MODERN SUPERVISORY TECHNIQUES course: Leslie Harmon, Joe Myoshi, Ida Mae Kerr, Robert Onley, Jesus Saavedra, and Anthony Soares. The Mayor's proposed proclamation of NATIONAL SAFE 3OATING WEEK was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CHARLES MICONE, 440 Plaza Boulevard, was present and inquired when the Council would hold budget hearings. Mr. Micone stated he knew a lot of hard work was being done to prepare the budget, but he had heard nothing about it. Mayor Morgan explained that a General Law City is not obligated to prepare a budget nor to have a hearing. Moved by Hogue, when the budget is completed a time be set for the budget to be explored by the citizens of the community. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan stated when the preliminary budget was adopted it would come before the Council for approval and could be discussed at that time and requested the City Manager to place the budget on the Agenda at 8:00 p.m. as a public hearing when it is ready to be adopted. COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported there are National City people who are willing to build motels in the area between National Avenue, Freeway 5, 7th Street and Division Street. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Council initi- ate a zone change within those boundaries and refer it to the Planning Commis- sion. Director of Planning Stockman said it was being worked on now. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Camacho, the RE.SOLUTICNS to be presented for adoption be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9859, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VALET PARKING SERVICE (Pleasure Club, 730 National Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Res- olution be adopted. Carried by unma,ommcasoeaodo®:. the following vote, to -wit: * Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9860, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (Compaction Control, Library Addition, $919.60 to Southern California Testing Laboratory, Inc.).' Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Colburn inquired if this amount was included in the con- tract for the library addition. Discussion followed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 861, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CaT,TEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Harbi- son Avenue - between loth Street and Plaza Boulevard - Box Culvert)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/24/69 *Corrected by City Council 7/8/69. i•;OVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Camacho, Item 3 under New Business be brought to the floor at this time and the Resolution be read by title ("3. Communicr tion from State Cooperative Personnel Services stating existing contract will expire August 31, 1969, and City Manager's recommendation he be authorized to sign contract extending expiration date to August 31, 1972.") Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9862, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the Ordinances to be presented for second readinuc and adoption be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NC. 1224, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TO ESTABLISH TOURIST, COMMERCIAL, RECREATION PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE." Director of Planning Stockman stated the ordinance merely established the zoning, it was not being applied to any area at this time. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "an ordinance amending the Municipal Code, providing for regulation of drivers of for -hire vehicles." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the ordinance be adopted. Lee Moore, (owner of Diamond Cab Co.), residence 784 Ash, Chula Vista, was present and stated he approved the ordi- nance with the exception of Sections 5 and 11 (Sec. 2375, E (5) A convicted felon...(11) An applicant who has been convicted of three moving violations ...within one year of his application.) Mr. Moore said unless a time limit was established in regard to 5 a man would be penalized for life; so far as 11 was concerned this was not a requirement in recruiting policemen.. Council- man Hogue said there should be a way for a person paroled or pardoned to ob- tain a job; people deserve a second chance. Councilman Camacho said it was up to the Council, the applicant could appeal to Council and have a hearing; "felon" covered a wide range. City Attorney McLean said a "felon" was some- one convicted and sentenced to a state prison; it could cover anything from receiving stolen property to murder. The City Attorney said the Police De- partment would fingerprint an applicant and issue a temporary license (60 days); if an applicant had been arrested or convicted of a crime the Police would receive this information when they forwarded his fingerprints. Coun- cilman Colburn asked if the application could ask if he had been convicted of a felony and if he reported it he be given a license, but if he lies about it the license be refused. Mayor Morgan said if anyone appealed to the Council all the information about him would be at hand. Councilman Colburn inquired if it was true we did not ask these questions of people applying for City employment for a job requiring them to drive; he knew that if anyone had three moving violations within a year the insurance rates went up and very likely the State would suspend his license. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Col - burn, the ordinance be tabled and item 11 be referred back to the Chief of Police for a report as to why he considers it necessary. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reic.. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $80,403.37 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to possible City participation in the cost of transportation of National City members of the Youth Symphony Orches- tra to San Moritz; there are at least three National City members; it was a worthwhile request; unless Council intends to continue to support events of this type he recommended it be denied. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council grant a total of $100 as aid to each of the children who will participate in this project in Europe. City Attorney McLean stated it was a proper expenditure of City funds if there were benefits to the City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6/24/69 *Corrected by Council action 7/15/69. iL CITY MANAGER CSSURN reported in regard to table decorations at the Bridge Ceremonies luncheon August 2nd; orchids would be available at a reasonable price either locally or from Los Angeles. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, $300 be spent for table decorations and they be orchids. Councilman Colburn stated the Decorations Committee has already voted on the table decorations (carnations) and there is no provision for orchids. Mayor Morgan stated he attended the first meeting and was asked to furnish table decorations; National City's orchid and Imperial Beach's bird of paradise were to be used. Discussion followed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCILMAN MIKE SCHAEFFER (Vice Chairman City -County Camp Commission) and EDWARD PUMALA, DIRECTOR, CITY -COUNTY CAMP COMMISSION were pres- ent and requested consideration of City participation in the cost of adminis- tration and overhead of the camps; the City of San Diego has been paying about 40% of the cost of administration; each City in the County is now being asked to "chip in"; National City will have 621 youngsters in the 6th grade camp program and National City families will use the facilities at camps such as Palomar weekends, etc.; the National City Recreation Department is invited to make use of the facilities. Mr. Schaeffer and. Mr. Pumula both spoke in regard to the costs of operation and stated a figure of $1600 was determined as National City's fair share of the cost of administration and overhead of the facilities; if the cities could not participate in the costs, the fees for the 6th grade campers would have to be raised about $1.00. Mr. Schaeffer said he appeared before the Chula Vista Council and requested their participa- tion; Chula Vista deferred the matter for this year as it was too late for their budget. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, to go along with this pro- gram and contribute $1600 as National City's share. Carried by unanimous vote. The result of opening of sealed bids for 2000 tons or more 3/8" maximum paving asphalt 60/70 and 500 tons or more 3/8" maximum aggregate M.C. 800 was presented: Daley Corporation $6.90 inc. tax; V. R. Dennis Construction Co. $6.19 plus tax; Industrial Asphalt $6.25 plus tax (15 min. unloading time allowed, excess time to be charged at $15.00 per hour). Certificate of pub- lication and affidavit of posting notice to bidders on file. City Manager Osburn recommended the contract be awarded to V. R. Dennis Construction Co., low bidder, and other bids rejected. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining; Colburn. The result of opening of sealed bids for the beautification of E1 Toyon Park was presented: Unit A (Electrical): Coast Electric $40,274.60 (price does not include sales tax; however 1% discount offered; adjusted price, including tax less discount, $41,865.44), Pacific Wholesale Electric $42,058.70; Unit B (Irrigation): Pacific Products $21,429.17, Contractor Supply $20,066.23; Unit C (Soil Conditioning Materials): Butler's Mill $8,340.00, San Diego Fertilizer $9,000.00. Certificate of publication and affidavit of posting notice to bidders on file. City Manager Osburn recommended the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 27th, to consider the bids and award the contracts. The application of ROSS ROBBINS to MOVE A DWELLING STRUCTURE from 2021 East 22nd Street to 1827 Prospect Avenue and the Building Inspector's recommenda- tion to approve subject to eight conditions was presented. Director of Planning Stockman recommended condition no. 3 be deleted and replaced by "sidewalks be installed along the frontage of the entire property prior to occupancy; standard concrete driveway be installed as approved by the City Engineer; and the exterior surface of subject building be repainted prior to occupancy." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, it be approved subject to the conditions of the Building Inspector and the Director of Planning's recommended changes. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/24/69 Ai COMMUNICATION from Director of Park and Recreation Maley outlining plant material on hand was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the CALIFORNIA DISASTER OFFICE in regard to Existing Schools: Their Future (upgraded schoolhouses with fallout protection) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the District Engineer, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, stating the landscaping between Eighth Street and Division Street on the west side of Freeway 5 was delayed pending future construction of Routes 252 and 103, re- vision of Route 5, etc. was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the District Engineer, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, in regard to functional classification study of, existing highways, roads and streets in California was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the President, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating the Board of Directors opposes further red curbs for left -turn lanes on 8th Street, between I Avenue and Freeway 5, and recommends none of the present parking be elimi- nated from 8th Street was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the Chief of Security, UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK, in appreciation of the cooperation received from Police Chief Cagle and National City Police Department during the move to the new location at Highland and Plaza was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS stating application was made by the City of San Diego for a permit to install an underwater power cable in Mission Bay and inviting interested persons to submit written com- ments or objections prior to July 9th was presented. Ordered filed by unani- mous vote. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of June 18th were presented. Order- ed filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of June 4th were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid,they be filed. Councilman Colburn noted the minutes contain the following: "...Mrs. Hlawatsch's term for membership would expire this month. Motion by Mr..:James, seconded by Mrs. Baker, that since Mrs. Hlawatsch is willing to serve again, the Librarian write a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting that Mrs. Hlawatsch be reappointed to the Board of Trustees. Carried." and said he did not recall receiving a letter of that type, further he thought Council discussed and was opposed:to Board recommendations on succession; the Boards should be informed it is up to the Council to make selections and appointments. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the City Manager filing five items with the City Clerk (1. letter from Population Research Unit, Dept. Finance, enclosing signed agreement for population estimate, 2. Letter dated 5/31/69 from S.D. County Water Authority reporting operations for the month of May 1969, 3. Certifi- cate of Insurance RLU 44, 22 03 covering Kenneth H. Golden Co., 4. Bettes €nem-S*Ov-Gesst,}r-Watew-Authesity-se-wate-steNed-ia-Saa-Vieeate-ReseEveix-as of-5/3i filed 6/17/69 and 5. Letter from Calif. Disaster Office re Existing Schools: Their Future was presented. No Council action necessary. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Port District re- garding purchase of City -owned land west of Tidelands Avenue and recommended the Real Estate Committee meet. Mayor Morgan (Chairman of the Real Estate Committee) called a meeting for 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 30th. The CITY CLERK's recommendation the Council establish policy to notify indi- viduals directly affected by scheduled Agenda items was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/24/69 94 The CITY CLERK reported communications from State Senators Mills, Alquist Coombs acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 984; opposing Senate Bill 14; were received and on file. COUNCILMAN HOGUE requested a report on the use of the $1600 the Council voted: for the City -County Camps. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to report. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 27th. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. City Clerk Cit3 of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of July 1, 1969. X . n9 Correction as noted below. Mayo , f y •. ational City, Calif. Corrected by City Council on July 8, 1969: Vote on Resolution No. 9859,"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VALET PARKING." Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. Corrected by City Council on July 15, 1969: Motion and vote on Ordinance No. 1224, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TO ESTABLISH TOURIST, COMMERCIAL, RECREATION PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/24/69