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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 02-25 CC MIN266 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 3 TIi :F THE CITE CCONCIL OF THE CITY OF 11A - AL CIT., CALIFORNIA February 25, The regular :neetiny of the City Council of the City of National City was call - ea to order at 7:30 p.a. by Mayor ciorgan. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Camacho. ADMINISTRATI73 CFFICIALS present: Deputy CIA: Clerk: Fasig, Foster, McLean, Parks, Stockman, Watts. The meeting wa.s opened with salute to the Flag led. oy Assistant City Manager Parks followed with invocation by Elder Gerald Lac,, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ. Moved by Reid, seconder by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 196 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. COUNCILMAN REID stated many items come before the Council which they have not seen until they arrive for the meeting; next Tuesday night he will make a motion the Co ncil consider nothing (not an emergency) received after noon on Tuesday; it will be up to the Councilman to pick up their material and check it out. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Coburn, Councilman Reid's suggestion be approved. Carried Cy unanimous vote. Aosent: Camacho. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN introducedGary L. La 3aer, recently employed in the Planning Department as Associate Planner. The proposed :ROCLAMATION of "RED CROSS MONTH Ii? NATIONAL CITY (March 1,6:)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. VICE MAYOR HOGUE stated the newspaper had an item regarding the centers where food commodities will be distributed to the people through a Federal subsi- dized program; he did not believe the item stated food would be distributed in our community; this food should be made available within walking distance to people who need it because if they own an automooile they probably are not eligible for the foot; our City possibly has people who qualify for the pro- gram and perhaps the E.00, or whoever was in charge of the program, could be contacted to see if a distribution center could be put in our community. Assistant City Manager Parks said he would check into the possibility. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, all of the following resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NO. ;758, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (Pleasant Lane, 8th Street to loth Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Colburn inquired if the petition circulated for the area a block away from this one could be included to ma::e one project. City Engineer Fos- ter said there wa.s not a sufficient petition at this time. Councilman Col - burn inquired if it would be sufficient if the petition was circulated and the proper signatures obtained within two or three days. City Engineer Foster re- plied they would have tc have the sufficient petition prior to the adoption of the resolution; scme of the representatives of Arcadia Avenue were in his office today and they did not have 60% which they ac have in the case of the one they were considering tonight. Motion to adopt the resolution carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NiO. 575:, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF IN?<ENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 21ST STREET BETWEEN Mc .INLEY A?ENOE AND CLEVELAND A7ENUE AND THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 236." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. 2/25/6; 257 RESOLUTION NO. 175J, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING INITIATION OF NEW LEGISLATION TC REVISE OR AMEND EXISTING INEQUITIES IN THE LAWS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERTAINING TO ASSESSING AND TAXING OF REAL PROPS TI." tioved by Hogue, second- ed by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried oy unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NO. '751, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING CITY OWNED r'ROPE&2TY AS A SEWER EASEMENT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Attorney McLean stated the presentation of this resolution takes care cf Agenda Item 7 under New 3usiness (Communication from City Manager regarding sewer easement in drainage area purchased by the State - Interstate 805 at Plaza Boulevard Interchange). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The Minutes of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTF-RS meeting cf February 5th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A communication from LSE MOORE, PRESIDENT, DIAMCi'D CA3 COMPANY, exdressing appreciation for the additional medallions granted his company, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camachc. ,ice Mayor Hogue stated he hoped the administration would be attentive to the promises made tc the Council and see that they were carried out; there was sane apprehension by members of the Council as to the promises. A communication fr au the NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLJ3 req..esting permission to rent Kimball Park July 3rd and 4th to sponsor an Old Fashion July 4th Celebr- tion and stating they plan a fireworks display, was presented. Assistant City Manager Parks requested this item be held over until the March 4th Council meeting. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Assistant City Manager's re- quest be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. An application for business permit by WEST COAST SHOWS (carnival, March 25th - March 30th at South Say Plaza), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the application be approved. Carried. by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. An application for person to person transfer (adding partner) of off -sale beer and wine license by BERYL H. McDANIEL, THELMA C. i-ic?A:2LAND and DELLA I. PLANZ, DBA COZINE'S GROCERY, 402 W. 13th Street, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Camachc. A communication from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS enclosing a copy of "County Roads and City Streets 'Progress & Needs Reoort," was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding sewer service for the American Oil Company service station at 30th and Highland and the recommendations of the Director of Building & Housing, were presented. loved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations of the Director of Building & Housing (...it is the recommendation of this office that the standard sewer district fee, $6.00 per front foot, and related fees be charged as set forth in City Ordi- nance No. 115; in the total amount of $ 00.00. ...it is further recommended that the American Oil Company be informed of the National City sewer property line clean out requirements") be approved. Assistant City Manager Parks sug- gested the motion include the City Engineer be directed to advertise for bids from private contractors. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Assistant City Manager's recommendation be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A communication from the CITY MANAGER recommencing approval of Police denial of an application for taxicab driver permit (George Wilson, 3310 Murray Ridge Rd., San Diego), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Cam ac ho . 2/25/6S 256' A communication from the CITY MANAGER recommending a correction be made to the 2106 Gas Tax Fund by resolution, was presenter. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation be approved and the City Attorney draw up the proper resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A communication from the PROGRAM DIRECTOR, X83S TBLE`IISION, CHANNEL 15, in- viting the City to participate in a 10-week televised course, "Modern Super- visory Techniques", with an opportunity to view the preview February 19th and 26th and a communication from the City Manager stating arrangements had been made to cover the February 26th preview and inviting the councilmen to attend to evaluate the program, were presented. Loved by Hogue, this request be denied. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Colburn inquired if they filed the letter would there be no action necessary. Assistant City Manager Parks replied that was correct so far as the preview goes; they would like them to look at the preview and then probably would request participation by several of the City staff members. Moved dy Colburn, seconded by Reid, the letter be filed. Vice Mayor Hogue stated many employees were working on their own time and at their own expense to gain merit pay; this would allow the picked City employees to oe able to take time off from City employment to view the program and receive credit on the merit system. The Vice Mayor in- quired who would view the program. Assistant City Manager Parks replied he, the members of the City Council, Director of :ublic Works Stogsdill and some of his supervisory people; counting himself and Mr. Stogsdill, there would probably be five employees present. Vice Mayor Hogue suggested only members of the City Council, the Assistant City Manager and Mr. Stogsdill be present for the preview. Mayor Morgan stated if the motion passed, the Assistant City Manager would call in whoever he wanted. Motion to file the letter carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Camacho. A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PAR.GS & RECREA.TION stating a white fallow doe in the zoo had expired and an early effort would be made to obtain a replacement, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the commun- ication be filed. Councilman Colburn suggested they stick to the smaller animals when considering a replacement as the larger animals needed more space. Vice Mayor Hogue suggested they look into the possibility of eliminat- ing deer or any large animals and just make it a zoo of small animals; he would like a report on this before another white fallow doe was purchased. Mayor Morgan stated deer were something small children never see unless they go to the San Diego Zoo; he would like to see at least a couple deer kept in the zoo; a good job has been done in maintaining them. Vice Mayor Hogue stated there was not enough space in the small area for two deer; they could put a variety of smaller animals there which were active instead of standing and chewing their cuds. Motion to file the communication carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Camacho. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Direc- tor of Parks & Recreation and the City Manager oe authorized to bring a pro- posal to the Council before adding any animals to the zoo. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Camacho. A communication from the CITY OF LONG BEACH enclosing their Resolution No. C-20415 urging support of Senate Bill 4 (introduced in the 1969 session of the State Legislature by Senator H. L. Richardson) and a communication from City Manager Osburn stating the City should support the City of Long Beach to secure passage of Si34 which relates to restoring tc Cities and Counties the ability to enact regulatory ordinances relative tc local problems, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Council endorse this reso- lution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ?ARKS reported receipt of a communication from the National City Municipal Golf Course requesting permission to change prices on practice balls as follows: $1.00 bucket, raise to $1.05; $.60 bucket, raise to $.75; addition of a jumbo bucket to sell at $1.25. The Assistant City Manager said he checked with various golf courses within the immediate area to find out what they charge for similar services and a copy of that report was given to each councilman; if the Council wished to make the change, according to the lease agreement it will be necessary to instruct the City Attorney to do it by resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the 2/25/69 259 request be iFanted and the City Attorney be instructed' to draw the proper resolution in support of the .golf course price increase. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Camacho. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS reported receipt of a request from City Manager Coburn for Council to ratify his action regarding... Mayor Morgan said this was to ratify the City Manager's action in approving the operation of the McMurtrey circus on the Montgomery Ward parking lot last week end. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's request be granted. Vice Mayor Hogue stated if such outfits stayed open after hours, it may get beyond the point of being promotional and the City may not wart to waive the license. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camachc. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS reported receipt of a "letter from Mr. John Hart requesting information concerning the .S of an acre the City has for sale at 4th and Palm; he wanted to know if there was any provision for broker parti- cipation and collection of commission if he was able to sell the property. Vice Mayor Hogue said he hoped they would set up a minimum price they would take for the property, the type of business they would want it to be used for and encourage people to try to sell it. Mayor Morgan said this property had been advertised for $1.00 a foot and this was the only time they had tried to sell it; they should instruct the City Manager to tell Mr. Hart to put in a bid; however, if someone turned in a bid for $1.00 a foot with no commission and another bid was turned in for $1.00 a foot with the commission to be taken out, they would all know what bid the Council would accept. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved, that the City Mana1er contact this person on that point of view. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS stated last wee?c the Council approved the re- quest of the Optimist Club to sponsor a circus in the South Bay Plaza; among the requirements was they post a $2,000.00 bond or cash deposit to assure clean up and performance; the Optimist Club is asking the bond requirement be waived; the circus has given a Certificate of Insurance. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be denied. Councilman Colburn inquired what the consequence would be if they waived the bend. The Assistant City Manager said although it stated in the City Manager's letter the bond was to insure clean up, it was actually for a little more than that; the bond says the circus will come to town and act in an exemplary manner, they will not break any of our laws, they will not fleece any of our citizens, and they will do what they purport to do on their application; in the event they don't the City will have the bond for recourse; as far as liability property damage or personal injury, the City has their insurance policy. Mayor Morgan said this would benefit the Optimist Club which puts the money back into the community; they should go along with waiving the bond requirement. Motion to deny the request carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Camacho. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt cf the "San Diego County Water Authority 22nd Annual Report, 1968," which was on file. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a Notice of Public Hearing by the Local Agency Formation Commission on National City's application for annexation of Koenig Annexation No. 1 (Golf Course) which was referred to the City Manager and Director of Planning. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Camacho. The meeting closed 8:10 p.m. MAYOR. C TY ATTEST: CITY CLERK c' IONAI. CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/25/69