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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 01-03 CC MIN111 MINUTES CF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 3, 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. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Assistant Planner Erile, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Associate Civil Engineer Newberry, Osburn. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Reverend Ted Hicks, Calvary Baptist Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 27th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9276, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (National City Storage Company)," 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 Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9277, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT CF ESCROW EXPENSE (National City Storage Company)," 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 Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MAYOR MCRGAN recommended a resolution be adopted urging the start of the proposed correction center on Otay Mesa to be sent to the new governor and his administration; all of the cities in the South Bay area are adopting a similar resolution; the center would mean $61,000,000.00 of improvements and up to 1500 - 2000 jobs. RESOLUTION NO. 9278, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REAFFIRMING THE DESIRES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO LOCATE THE NEW STATE MENTAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ON THE OTAY MESA SITE AND URGING GOVERNOR RONALD REAGAN TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO APPROVE THE MONIES BUDGETED BY THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAID SITE," 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 Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1146 of the City of National City Pertaining to Business License Fees," was presented for the first reading and was read in full. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Council adhere to Ordinance No. 942 and retain the tax of $5.00 per quarter on rides for children ten years and younger. The City Attorney said an ordinance was introduced establishing certain taxes; if Councilman Hogue*s motion passed he suggested he make a handwritten change in the ordinance on license fees for Kiddie Rides from $10.00 per quarter per machine to $5.00 per quarter per machine and read it again so the second reading for adoption can be next week. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO, , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1146 of the City of National City Pertaining to Business License Fees," was again presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only except for the portion regarding the change just passed. Carried by unanimous vote. The title and change were read. 1/3/67 112 VICE :IAYct2 COLBURN stated the Traffic Safety Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month and at times they have recommendations to bring before the Council; sometimes their recommendations, transcribed by their secretary, come to the Council before the Committee approves their minutes; there can be a breakdown in communication on the reasons for their recommen- dations and, in some cases, the Council has already taken action. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Man9er be authorized to contact the Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee and arrange a meeting possibly including the Mayor and members of the Committee to see if they can reasonably meet more often then they now meet; if they do not have business referred to them by the Council the meeting could be cancelled in advance; the purpose of this is to make closer communication between the Council and Committee to eliminate problems. Vice Mayor Colburn said this is for study only. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated the population is over 37,000 and according to State legislation which set up rules for General Law Cities with 35,000 - 50,000 population each Councilman is authorized to receive $200.00 per month without going to the vote of the people. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Councilmen be compensated $200.00 per month to become effective immediately upon the approval of this ordinance. Councilman Hogue asked why the whole system was not put into an ordinance, and the ordinance setting up the entire salary schedule adopted, to be effective until the legislature changes it. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if Council could adopt an ordinance to that effect. The City Attorney said he did not know. Vice Mayor Colburn said he did not believe the population would become a problem necessitating frequent ordinance amendment. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Nays: Morgan, Abstaining: Reid. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said the Merit Rating System has been in operation for two years and should be evaluated. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, City Manager Osburn contact the heads of all the City departments and ask them to bring in their opinions on the Merit raises, their comments, etc. and a report by Mr. Osburn be begun. Carried by unanimous vote. PAUL STODDARD, President, Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present and intro- duced Robert Arciga, Chairman of the Jaycees Christmas Decorations Committee, who announced the winners of the Christmas Decorations Contest. Mayor Morgan presented the Junior Chamber of Commerce plaque to Mr, & Mrs. Robert L. Hynes for their outstanding Christmas decorations and also a certificate of appreciation from the City of National City. Councilman Hogue stated he had not had the pleasure of viewing the display and asked if it had been taken down. Mr. Hynes replied that it had. Mayor Morgan thanked the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their work on this project and said their effort was appreciated. MAYOR MORGAN stated it had been brought to his attention that the patrols that patrol Christmas lighting in National City have a license fee of $5.00; he has been told in San Diego it is less and that maybe we are the highest ones in the State of California. He asked the City Manager to get him the information on this. MAYOR MORGAN stated there was a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission and recommended Kenneth P. Attaway, 2032 E. loth Street, be appointed to fill the vacancy. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 8,654.82 Traffic Safety 5,628.30 Park 981.04 Drainage 220.48 Sewer 10,543.96 Civic Center 13.78 T OTAL $26,042.38 1/3/67 113 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be paid and warrants ordered drawn for same. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $62,172.59 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from CHAIRMAN ELLIS, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, in regard to the feasibility of altering the traffic island at 12th and National and the request for a crosswalk at 16th and Harbison, was presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 East 16th Street, was present and said she thought it had been taken care of some time ago; Chief Cagle called her and explained why he had to recommend against it; however, she disagreed with Chief Cagle after looking over the situation. The Mayor asked her if she could attend the next Traffic Safety meeting. Joe Minogue, 1105 E. 4th Street, was present and said, as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, even though they agreed with Chief Cagle's recommendation the communication stated there would be further investigation. The minutes of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of December 21st, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LINN'S communications stating the Commission's recommendations regarding job classification of Purchasing Assistant not be changed and that Equipment Operator III (Park Dept.) be changed to "Park Maintenance Man" and a communication from Acting Chairman of the Civil Service Commission correcting omission of the name of the Recreation Supervisor in the minutes of 12/21, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, these recommendations be accepted. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Harris, Reid, Morgan. Councilman Hogue recommended they be broken down into three separate items and be voted on separately. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the job classifica- tion of Purchasing Assistant be changed to "Assistant Purchasing Agent." Councilman Harris said he could see little difference in the titles and could find no reason not to change it. Councilman Hogue said no one had given him a reason why it should be or shouldn't be changed and suggested they see if there is a difference in the type of work being done under the different classifications; was it necessary for a Purchasing Assistant to have as much ability as an Assistant Purchasing Agent; were there two such terminologies in Civil Service? The City Manager said Purchasing Assistant was an inferior position to Assistant Purchasing Agent; Mrs. Bussey was classified as Assistant Purchasing Agent until we had the classification and salary adjust- ment study by the State Department of Personnel when it was changed to Purchasing Assistant. Councilman Reid said Mrs. Bussey ha.d that classifica- tion for a number of years and was one of National City's best employees and deserves to have her title back. Vice Mayor Colburn said they asked for this to go back to the Civil Service Commission, and here we are going against their recommendation in a title change; these people have before them all of the criteria for titles; if the Council went against the Civil Service Commission's recommendation in this respect then the Council was going to what is called the "spoils system"; if we do that, we don't need them. City Manager Osburn said there has been some change in Mrs. Bussey's duties; when he was the Assistant City Manager he did a lot of the purchasing functions, such as writing specifications, etc., but Mr. Linn has been started on personnel rather t an purchasing and Mrs. Bussey has assumed more responsi- bility in purchasing. Councilman Hogue asked if Mrs. Bussey had passed a test for Assistant Purchasing Agent. The City Manager said she was blanketed into Civil Service; the position was not under Civil Service when she was hired. Councilman Hogue asked why something was not brought to them to show she qualifies for the title. The City Manager said she was qualified by the same motion they were going through; by an act of Council. The Mayor said he favored giving her the title she had for so many years. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, a communication be 1/3/67 114 sent to the Civil Service Commission to look into the9ualifications of our employees more thoroughly when they receive a requestrelating to their titles and to present the Council with a fuller report regarding those qualifications. Motion carried by the following vote, t-wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Morgan said he knew they had made Mr. Linn representative from the Council to the Civil Service Commission but he was not in favor of Mr. Linn swaying the Commission in any way; they should make up their own minds. Councilman Hogue said the recommen- dation sent back from the Civil Service Commission was sent before Mr. Linn took this office. The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S recommendation job classi- fication of Equipment Operator III (Park Dept.) be changed to "Park Maintenance Man", was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the recommendation be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor asked if an extra man was to be hired or was it.just to fill the place of one who is retiring. The City Manager said it was to fill a vacancy; Mr. Littleford had a heart attack and was advised by his doctor to retire; this man will replace him. The minutes of the regular meeting of the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of December 14th, mere presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of the CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC., to conduct a charitable solicitation from January 2nd through April 3rd (sale of tickets by telephone), the Business License Clerk's report in regard to this organi- zation, and the City Treasurer's recommendation they be permitted to solicit, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Councilman Hogue said in their letter they indicated the sale of tickets by telephone would be made to businessmen only; in his opinion it should be sent to the Chamber of Commerce for a recommendation. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be sent to the Chamber of Commerce for a recommendation. Councilman Reid asked how the Council could control anyone calling and asking you to buy a ticket. Vice Mayor Colburn said they requested a waiver of business license fee to solicit funds for charitable work; they were asking approval. Mrs. Robert Richards said people who wanted to solicit cannot be stopped; her phone was unlisted but she still was called and asked for money. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and said these people should be told we do not control the businessmen of this City. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said last week he was requested to make a report on the breakdown of Police Department overtime: Chief, no pay or compensating time off; Lieutenants, compensating time off, no overtime pay; Sergeants, compensating time off or pay; Patrolmen, compensating time off or pay; Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, and Detectives, 5% over base pay with no compensation for overtime regardless of hours. The Mayor said the detectives work during the daytime and the others work the graveyard shift; why do they get 5% more than the other employees? The City Manager said basically because of the clothing they were required to wear. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated her office received a telephone inquiry from San Marcos in regard to the League of California Cities' Golf Tournament the weekend of January 14th; and asked if anyone cared to make reservations. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of communications from Ronald A. Clark, Assistant Cabinet Secretary to (ex) Governor Brown, from Senator James R. Mills, and from Senator Jack Schrade's secretary acknowledging Resolution No. 9273 relating to home rule in the conduct of building code activities which will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGLE reported receipt of a communication from the League of California Cities listing new League President's appointments to the various League committees; the Mayor was appointed to the Home Rule Committee; it will be on file in her office. 1/3/67 115 CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Public Notice from the U. S. Army Engineer Corps relative to the establishment of a danger zone at San Clemente Island. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE requested an Executive Session at the conclusion of the Agenda to discuss a personnel matter. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Council retire at close of this meeting and meet in an executive session. City Attorney McLean stated the Council is allowed by State law to have an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN reminded the people of the Pre -Council meeting at 6:45 p.m. each meeting night. COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked the City Manager the purpose of the letter from Mr. Enslow. The City Manager said it was for information only. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. Mayor Morgan called the meeting back to order at 9:13 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the matter of increase of salary for the City Clerk and the City Treasurer be referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager; the City Attorney to report on the leqality and the City Manager to report on the availability of funds. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:15 p.m.. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NIj TONAL CITY, CALIPORNIA