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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 11-26 CC MIN183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 26, 196S 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, Parks, Stockman, Watts. MAYOR MORGAN wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and urged them to attend church. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Reverend Wade McKinley, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1968 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked what procedure a citizen should use to get a street light in his neighborhood. Mayor Morgan stated the City Manager would be the one to be consulted. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the re -appointment of Lorenz H. Ruehle, 837 Ethel Place, as Port Commissioner for a four year term. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue stated Mr. Ruehle has done an outstanding job as Port Commissioner; however, there were other qualified people in the community who should be given opportunities to serve; he hoped in the future some other citizens would present themselves to the Council. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked if the City Manager would do something about the problem of scrap dropped from trucks to the streets or did he need direction from the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, City Manager Osburn be instructed to have the police keep a close watch on these trucks to control the spreading of this type of material along our streets. Councilman Reid inquired if Port Commissioner Ruehle ever said anything to the City Manager about a feasibility study of moving the loader from loth Street (Terminal) to 24th Street. City Manager Osburn said he had heard nothing. Councilman Colburn said there were laws against all of the things they were asking the police to check; there is a law against dropping any materials other than water from a car or truck. Vice Mayor Hogue stated his intention was not to harass people but to keep an eye on the problem; perhaps the problem could be eliminated without ever giv- ing a ticket. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the City had been fighting the Navy regarding the smoke from their fire fighting school; there are industries in the area which have had warnings and suggestions and some which have been closed down by red ( tagging by the Fire Department; there is a smoke stack within the industrial area which gives forth smoke which is not only visual but has an odor to it. every evening; the Fire Department says they are "on top of this" or something to that effect but the smoke continues. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager be instructed to check this out and report on why it has not been stopped and what measures it would take to stop it. Councilman Colburn stated two violators were: the plant located north of 13th Street at Harbor Drive and the South Bay Foundry, located on the corner of 17th and Cleveland Avenue. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The proposed PROCLAMATION of "BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK" (December 9, 1968 - Decem- ber 15, 1968) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/26/68 184 Mrs. FLORENCE UZUMECKI, 524 I Avenue, was present and said she was witnessing the frustration of men who were unuable to do good because their hands were .tied by state laws; those same state laws have come about by tying of the hands of the State by the Supreme Court of the United States; the John Birch Society worked many years to bring this Le-4or.e the public. Mrs. Uzumecki stated the City was concerned about a motion picture house in National City; a number of our citizens protested it and asked it be prohibited from coming into the community; the present Council was reaping the harvest of that Coun- cil's not listening; a future Council will be just as frustrated over the urban renewal which has been forced on the citizens. FRIEDA McGRATH, 703 Pleasant Lane, was present representing the Campfire Girls of South Bay and presented a certificate for a rose bush to the Mayor. Miss McGrath introduced the other Campfire girls and leaders present in the audi- ence. RESOLUTION NO. 9707, "RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON EUCLID AVENUE BETWEEN NORTH CITY LIMITS AND FOURTH STREET,' was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following three resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9708, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Sewer and Drainage Purposes)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9709, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTION CONVEYANCE OP REAL PROPERTY (A Portion of 17th Street)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9710, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A Portion of 17th Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9711, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (A Avenue, 28th to 30th Streets, Spec. 739)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9712, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WORKABLE PROGRAM," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The result of employees' vote in regard to change of pay days (105 votes for twice a month and 95 for every other Friday) was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended no change in pay days. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue stated the vote was close and suggested the vote be taken again in a year. Councilman Colburn said the City Manager could communicate with the Employees' Association Vice Mayor Hogue's feelings and it would be up to them if they wanted to bring it up again for presentation; however, they should take the vote in advance. Vice Mayor Hogue said it should be conveyed to the employees Council had no objections one way or the other; it was up to them. Mayor Morgan requested the City Manager to relay the message to the employees. Motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation carried by the following vote: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. 11/26/68 185 A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to acquisition of land in Las Palmas Park and the golf course, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated some time ago the City had an appraisal made of four or five parcels south of 24th Street in relation to purchasing the land and adding it to the park to allow a wider drive to Green No. 3 at the golf course; none of the individuals were too happy abou nselling but there seems to be little doubt the property can be acquired otequitable basis; the operators of the golf course say this would add considerably to the value of the course. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this item be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager and condemnation proceedings begun or other means taken to secure this land. Carried by unanimous vote. Communications requesting consideration of overwidth driveways: (a) 1844 E Street (City Engineer's recommendation of approval subject to two conditions); (b) 1113 Palm Avenue (City Engineer's recommendation of approval), were pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's recommenda- tion for the overwidth driveway at 1844 E Street be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the overwidth driveway for 1113 Palm Avenue be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The result of the opening of sealed bids for the improvement of A Avenue, 28th to 30th Streets, Specification 739 (ABC Paving $14,100.30; Daley Corporation $13,338.84; V. R. Dennis $11,837.45 - addendum not included in bid which was protested by the Griffith Company; Griffith Company $12,997.05; R. E. Hazard $14,574.65; T. B. Penick & Sons $12,794.95) and the City Engineer's recommen- dation the low bid of T. 8. Penick & Sons be accepted, were presented. City Clerk Minogue stated the Cert if icet a of Publication and Affidavit of Posting Notice to Bidders were on file. The City Clerk stated the resolution awarding the contract was adopted earlier in the meeting. An application for person to person transfer, en sale beer license, by HAROLD J. and HILDA KRILL, DBA LORRAINE'S, 2618-20 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Rev. Wade McKinley, 2605 Highland Avenue, was present and inquired if the motion was to grant the applicants a license. City Attorney McLean stated the Council voted not to protest the transfer of the license from one individual who now owns the business to another individ- ual who desires to operate the business; the report from the Chief of Police stated investigation revealed no grounds for protest. Councilman Colburn stated any citizen or anyone representing any business or church has the right to communicate with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regarding any license transfers, renewals, new licenses, etc. A communication from the EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE COMMITTEE in regard to a re- view of ambulance services, emergency medical care and first aid practices within the County, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A request of JIMMY THOMPSON and WESLEY HITE, CALFE LA MAZE, 1441 Highland Avenue, to have the left turn lane on Highland Avenue extended from 13th Street to 15th Street, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended this item be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. City Manager Osburn said it would probably be 2 - 3 weeks. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Abstaining: Reid. A communication from the ACTING ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER stating the Civil Service Commission approved three recommendations requested by the City Mana- ger in regard to change of classification to Assistant City Manager (specifi- cation sheet attached), was presented. Ordered filed by .unanimous vote. A communication from the ACTING PERSONNEL OFFICER stating the following offi- cers were elected by the Civil Service Commission: Chairman, E. E. Nieder- frank; Vice Chairman, Kenneth Attaway, was presented. Ordered filed by unan- imous vote. 11/26/68 186 The request of SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK CONNIE J. KING for an additional six months leave of absence and the recommendation of Finance Director the leave of absence without pay be granted, were presented. Moved by Camacho, second- ed by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of DOROTHY BARNHILL her name be placed on the eligibility list for Senior Account Clerk and the Finance Director's recommendation the request be approved and submitted to the Civil Service Commission, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unani- mous vote. The FINANCE DIRECTOR'S recommendation SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK ANNA BARRER be placed on permanent status effective November 19th, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS filing two items with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary), was presented: (1) Certificate of Insurance from Haas-Wilkerson-Wohlberg, Inc. insuring Larry Davis, dba Carni- val Time Shows at Montgomery Ward Parking Lot, 1100 Highland Avenue, National City; (2) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated 10/31/68 cover- ing Authority operations for the month of October. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a copy of a letter addressed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from E. H. Alsdorf protesting the issuance of a license at 2325 and 2329 Highland Avenue. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the letter be filed. Carried by the following vote, to.:wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of one bid for the City's annual report; copies of the bid were sent to Overnight Printers, South Bay Press, and Eaton Press; the City staff offered to do all of the writing, assembling and getting ready for press; all they would do would print and deliver; the Star -News was the only bid received on it; their bid for 12,000 copies.(11,000 to be deliv- ered to each household and 1,000 to the City) with: their furnishing the lay- out, photographer, etc. for $3,000.00 (same as last year); for $100.00 extra they will add a two-color cover and for $50.00 they will run 8 inside pages in color, making a total of $3,150.00. Mayor Morgan inquired if this was in the budget. The City Manager said it was. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, $3,150.00 editions be printed. After discussion the motion to purchase the editions at $3,150.00 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. Vice Mayor Hogue suggested the Indepen- dent be included in the bidding next time. Councilman Colburn stated that was practically impossible so long as Mr. Cleo Osburn was the City Manager and Mayor Morgan was the Mayor; it would happen the same way again as last year he was assured this would be put out to competitive bidders. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Councilman Colburn be put on a one-man committee to work with the City Manager next year to put this out the way he would like to see it. Vice Mayor Hogue stated this was being childish; they could do the same thing by having bids sent out to other people; he resented this type of motion. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue. Abstaining: Reid. Vice Mayor Hogue stated he did not see any reason why someone could not have his ideas presented on the Council with- out someone taking a negative attitude to what they say; they should all be broad-minded enough to listen to what people have to say. The Vice Mayor said the Council had been getting along fine and urged them not to start this again. Mayor Morgan stated he did not manipulate this thing and did not want to be accused of it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, next year the In- dependent be included in the bids and the City Manager to be so instructed. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said the Independent was not delivering papers in National City; it was not a National City corporation. Mayor Morgan said when someone accused him of manipulating something and left a company out and he had nothing to do with it, it was time to get it cleared up. Vice Mayor Hogue stated the Independent newspaper comes to his house at no expense; they had a right to be offered a bid; he did not care whether or not they were a National City newspaper. Motion to include the Independent 11/26/68 187 next year in the bids and the City Manager be so instructed carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. Councilman Colburn stated he would like to clarify his statement because the Mayor seemed to have put words in his mouth by saying he had been accused; he himself had not accused; he made the statement last year the same thing happened when the request was made and he felt so long as Mayor Morgan was the Mayor and Mr. Osburn was the City Manager, the same thing would happen again this year because these were the same people that were on; he did not accuse the Mayor of manipulating but he would make the charge that something was wrong with communications if the request was not adhered to. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from Willyts Electronics, 1636 D Avenue, for an overwidth driveway; this will appear on the Agenda next week with a recommendation from the various departments. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the following items which were on file: (1) County of San Diego Property Valuations, Tax Rates, Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/69; (2) Results of the 'Canvass of the Returns of the General Election, County of San Diego, 11/5/68. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Rear Admiral Charles Tighe, Commander, llth Coast Guard District, in regard to the Depart- ment of Transportation and requesting cooperation of the City Clerk in estab- lishing communications; she received the first of the mailings today which was "Proposed Rule Making" on bridges, lighting, construction, maintenance, and operation. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 8:24 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY.�CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/26/68