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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 08-15 CC MIN34 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 15, 1967 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. Council members present: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Colburn. MAYOR MORGAN presented Fire Captain Wesley K. Malcolm with a twenty year pin for his years of outstanding service. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 1967 be. approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, on these examinations that the Civil Service gives we went from 70 to 65 on the written and all the people, whether itwas one or a hundred, that passed this; written test will be com- peting for the test and then their scores will be aired, posted and added ups the oral will be given to all persons regardless that passed that written regardless of what examination it is. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan inquired if the Council could make this change. City Attorney McLean replied the personnel rules adopted by the Civil Service Commission and approved by the City Council provide for the passing score on the competitive examinations; the Civil Service Commission is in the process of revising scores relating to passing but he did not know if it included what Council- man Reid had stated in his motion; however, if Council would communicate its desire that the rules include that a passing grade on the written examination would qualify every candidate to finish the rest of the examination, he was certain they would fallow that desire. Councilman Reid stated while he was checking the petty cash bills he was unhappy at what he saw. JEANINE WEAVER, 1206 E. 7th Street, was present and invited the Council and City officials to a potluck dinner sponsored by the American Legion, Post 255, August 25th, 6:00 p.m. TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and said Item 1 under Referrals on the Agenda was a report by the City Manager regarding the Spring Valley Sanitation District and requested he be allowed to speak after the City Manager's report. Vice Mayor Colburn said he planned to ask when the report was presented that it be deferred until next week as the report was received late and there hadn't been time to review it completely. Mayor Morgan said he, too, had not had time to review it. Mr. Leonard was given a copy of the report. Jerry Oliver, 2805 N Avenue, stated he would like copies of the documents referenced in the report. City Manager Osburn stated they would be on file in the Engineering office and anyone could see them there. City Engineer Foster said some of the documents were on file with the County; they could not be reproduced; his department would have some of the items. POLICE CHIEF WALTER CAGE presented the Police Department's Annual Report for the calendar year 1966. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he had been directed by the Council to investigate the bulk loading cement operation (American Cement Company) endeavoring to move into the Tidelands; he and City Engineer Foster made a trip to Riverside August llth and observed a plant in operation; he recommended the Resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit be adopted and a building permit be issued. 8/15/67 35 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation in regard to the resolution pertaining to the cement bulk loading plant to be located in National City be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9424, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE," was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9425, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM NEW CIVIC CENTER FUND TO CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9426, "RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS IN THE RE -DEVELOPMENT AREA," was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by read- ing of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn., the Resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if it would allow issuing a building permit in the area where the proposed building was known to meet certain standards and mould comply with the planned future development of this area. City Attorney McLean read a section of the resolution: "...an applicant for a building permit within the described area may appeal the refusal of the issuance of a permit to the City Planning. Commission and then to the City Council if a proposed improvement is, in the judgment of the City Council,consistent with the projected redevelopment project, or outside the boundaries of the Proposal Project area the City Council, upon recommendation of the City. Planning Commission may authorize the issuanceof a building permit..." Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1172 (Dale Building. Company)" was presented for the first reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by. Reid, the first reading of the Ordinance be. by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated at the last Council meeting the report of the Chief of Police was presented recommending the protest of issuance of an On -Sale beer andwine license in a saturated area (Jean E. and Robert R. Luisi dba Lui.gi's No. 7 at 637-9 Nati.onal Avenue) unlessthe license were issued underthe following conditions: (1) No live entertainmenton the premises (;2),No bar to beinstalled onthe premises (3) The sale of alco- holic beverages to be incidental to the sales of food. City Attorney McLean said an agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control communicated with the. City stating the applicant was in accord with those restrictions and inquiring whether or not the City would protest the issuance of the license as a bona fide eating place. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the City not protest the issuance of the license under these conditions. Motionfailed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris. Nays: Hogue, Reid, Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN stated a permit was issued to remove the building at 1911 Arcadia Street; several cemplaints had been made against the building by the Fire Department because of its delapidated condition. THE HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE, TO R-4, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER CP 8TH STREET AND T AVENUE, 1939-41 EAST 8TH STREET (owners, Peter J. and Irene V. Rossi), was held at this time. Director of Planning Stockman presented the Planning Commission recommendation that the application be denied since the applicants do not have plans for development of the 8/15/67 36 property with additional units to commence construction at this time, since the General Plan shows this property within the alignment of the Freeway, and since there appears to be no change. of condition to warrant a zone change at this time as existing usage in the area is predominantly single family residences. Mayor Morgan inquired if this was within the right of way. Director of Planning Stockman stated a communication from the State Division of Highways definitely establishes this is in the future alignment of State Freeway 805; they have offered to purchase the property. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the recommendation of the Plann- ing Commission be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Minogue stated she has the Certificate of Publication giving notice of the hearing. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented (Bills for entire month - no bills paid August 1st due to election):. General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Gas Tax 186.1 Special Streets Drainage Sewer Civic Center TOTAL $3.r7 &r30• 37,755.20* 15,510.01 2,497.99 12,554.16 200.00 14,356.46 159.08 6,808.05 1,489.32 $911494,3'Z 91,330.27* Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Councilman Hogue asked Councilman Reid the reason for his complaint in regard to petty cash. Councilman Reid stated it was the petty cash for two hundred and some dollars. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.. The CITY MINAGER'Sreport in regard to the Spring Valley Sanitation District, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, this item be deferred to next week's Agenda. Carried byunanimous vote. A report in regard to RATES OF. INSURANCE required by other cities for for -hire vehicles, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded. by Harris, the reportbe accepted. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the recommendation of the City Attorney had merit, although according to the report the insurance requirements by our City are within the range of other communities around us; the increase that could be imposed on these businesses could be in the area of 19% to 20%, depending upon their past record; he hoped in filing this report the City Manager would keep it where it could be referred to and checked now and then to make sure the City kept ahead of the requirements; in the future they probably should recommend the coverage be increased on for -hire vehicles allowed to operate within the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by. Hogue, they go along with the recommendation of the City Attorney for the protection of the citizens in the community. Motion died for lack of second. The CITY MANAGER'S report on the progress of the proposed 1911 Act Improve- ment for 20th Street, 24th Street, Valle Vista, Granger and Van Ness, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated they hoped to set the Engineer's hearing on the report at the August 22nd Council meeting. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION MALEY recommending the bid of the Jumbo Equipment Company for an aerial tower, truck chassis and tree trimming equipment be honored and equipment purchased at the earliest possible date, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended the awarding of the contract. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Reid inquired how much difference was in the bids. City Manager Osburn replied there were two bids but only this bid met the specifications. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/15/67 *Corrected August 22, 1967 37 A communication from DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION MALEY requesting bus transportation for participants in the Sister City Program in connection with Tecate en Marche, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved. Councilman Hogue suggested they first make sure their bus could cross the border and return because one of the City trucks had some difficulty recently; they should contact Tecate to see if they wanted the vehicle brought in there. Councilman Reid inquired if the bus and the people on it would be insured. City Manager Osburn replied this would be a private bus and he was sure theywould. have insurance; they may let the people off at the border and let -them walk through. Carried by unanimous vote. A step increase for MARY ANN PADGETT, Library, approved by the department head and the City Manager, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the step increase be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from POLICE CHIEF CAGLE requesting permission to solicit bids for eleven new 1968 police vehicles, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended the request be granted. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, Police Chief Cagle's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter of resignation of POLICE PATROLMAN JOHN D. MORAN and Police Chief Cagle's recommendation it be accepted, were presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION requesting permission to conduct an annual fund raising campaign during the month of September, 1967 and the City Treasurer's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the GERSTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requesting permission to erect a temporary sign on the northwest corner of 24th and D, was pre- sented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Councilman Reid inquired if this had been checked out. City Manager Osburn said it had been approved for one year. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the COUNTY ENGINEER returning the executed copy of the agreement for the improvement of 30th Street and Sweetwater Road from B,. Avenue to'.19 miles west of proposed Interstate Highway 805 (subject agree- ment filed with the City Clerk), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A notice of' public hearing by the STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS to discuss and explain the proposed location of State Route 274 between Interstte Route 5 near Balboa Avenue and Route 103, approximately 6.3 miles (Wednesday, September 6th, Room B-109, 1350 Front Street, 10:00 a.m.), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR CQLBURN stated last week there was a hearing before the Council on the Application for Zone Change from R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, to C-2, Limited Commercial Zone, by L. T. Derr relative to property located west of D Avenue between 31st Street and 32nd Street (closed)and possibly there was some confusion on this. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Planning Commission's recommendation to change the property located at the northwest corner of D Avenue and the 'closed 32nd Street from an R-4, Multiple Residence Zone to a. C-2-P-D, Limited Commercial Planned Development Zone, be accepted. Vice Mayor Colburn stated in searching the minutes of last week's meeting the Director of Planning was sure this was the intent, but the motion as it was stated last week was not direct enough to be assuring. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Harris. 8/15/67 38 Mo ed by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the meeting be closed. Carried by un-nimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:15 p.m. A EST: CITY CLERK 8/15/67