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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 12-27 CC MIN107 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 27, 1966 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: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Assistant Planner Brile, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Associate Civil Engineer Newberry, (burn. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 9274, 'RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO A CHANGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY RUBBISH SERVICE, INC. AND CONSENTING TO THE REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE BOND," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote: Absent: Colburn. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 9275, 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF LEASE FOR LAS PALMAS PARK," 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. Absent: Colburn. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Engineer's office make a map of National City for each of the Councilmen and the Mayor showing in red the streets completed this year, streets just about ready to be put in, and streets on the agenda to be done in the next few months. Councilman Reid said he favored this if it would not slow up the work of the Engineering Department; City Manager Osburn said it would be a small chore. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. COUNCILMAN HOGUE thanked those people on Harbison from Division down to approximately 4th, and "D" Avenue from loth down to 12th, for the continuity of their Christmas decorations. MAYOR MORGAN stated there have been several complaints on "tow away" zones; he recommended the Traffic Safety Committee study and report. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. MAYOR MORGAN said Vice Mayor Colburn called him to say he was willing to hold a meeting of the Finance Committee on the vending machine license fees; the meeting was requested by automatic vendors. City Manager (burn called a Finance Committee meeting Friday afternoon, December 30th, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Alton Rawls, owner, South Coast Vending Machine Company, 3850 43rd Street, San Diego, was present and said he would be out of town until the 4th of January. Councilman Hogue suggested he send a representative to the meeting; he suggested if Mr. Rawls had additional information to give the Council, he present it to the City Manager who would have copies made to give to the Councilmen for study. Mr. Rawls asked when the fees had to be paid and the City Manager said they would not be delinquent until the first of February. JOB MINOGUE, 1105 E. 4th Street, was present and gave the Council copies of the new brochure prepared by the Community Advertising Committee of the 12/27/66 108 Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Minogue reported on the Christmas party given by the Sister City Committee for the children of Tanama, a rural school in Tecate, on December 18th; it was a gratifying experience and all had a warm Christmas feeling; there will be many like endeavors in the future. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and gem each of the Councilmen a small calendar; he also wanted to have included in/map requested of the Engineer a designation of streets the City should open. JESSE RAMIREZ, 329 W. 14th Street, was present and thanked the Council for his recent appointment to the Planning Commission and the confidence shown in him; he will work for the City to the best of his ability and stay informed to serve the City's.best interests. A report on water storage from A. F. Poulter, California -American Water Company, was presented. Councilman Hogue stated he was interested in the amount of water this area used each year; he hoped the company could be made to keep an adequate supply of water on hand in case of damage to the aqueduct or disaster. Councilman Hogue said he hoped personal feelings could be laid aside so the purchase of the water company could be effected and the water rates reduced to compare with those in other areas. The Mayor asked the City Manager if he had met with the manager of the South Bay Irrigation District. City Manager Osburn said it was still pending; he was under the impression they were to call him; they agreed to some of the things requested. Councilman Hogue said the longer we wait the more detrimental to the people; personal feelings were not as important as the overall project. The communication from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 9261 (public road connection to Route 5 at intersection with Route 54) and stating the Resolution was submitted to the California Highway Commission along with Division of Highway's approval, was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. The Minutes of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of December 21st, were presented. Moved by Hogue they be flied. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, it be carried over until the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. Councilman Hogue asked if there were sections of the Minutes of particular interest. Councilman Reid said the paragraph listing employees who passed their Probationary Period - does not name the Recreation Supervisor and he would like to see his name listed there the same as the others. Councilman Hogue said the Council discussed having Administrative Assistant Linn conduct a survey and asked if this was in operation.. The City Manager said at the end of probation the department head has to recommend each employee for permanent employment; it is no longer automatic. Councilman Reid said he was ready to approve John T. Nabors, Pbundmaster, and Velvin Bill, Custodian, but he wanted the name of the Recreation Supervisor before approval. Councilman Reid stated in regard to the request for reconsideration of the change of title for Mrs. Bella Hussey from Purchasing Assistant to Assistant Purchasing Agent, she is a good employee and deserves to have her title back; in regard to the Librarian and possible waiver of written examination he would never go for advertising this; we either have Civil Service or we don't; he did not understand the job description for Maintenance Man as he would need to be a professor to know all of the things listed. The Mayor said Councilman Reid served a long time on the Civil Service Commission; perhaps he should study this and put it in writing. Councilman Hogue asked if they could have a report from Mr. Maley, or someone, on what is meant by "basic methods of construction"; did it mean just a common sense understanding. The City Manager said what they were trying to do was replace Mr. Littleford who recently had a heart attack and will retire; it was not believed "Park Maintenance Man" was the proper title for the job. Councilman Hogue iterated his request for a report on the meaning of "basic methods." Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager or Mr. Maley to prepare the report. 12/27/66 109 A communication from Administrative Assistant Linn in regard to the position classification of Purchasing Assistant and Civil Service Commission recommen- dation of August 26th, was presented. Moved by Harris,seconded by Reid, all of the Civil Service reports be laid over for consideration at the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Colburn. A communication from Fire Chief Bailey commending the Civil Service Commission for examination results and methods used to obtain them, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the communication be filed. The City Manager said representatives from the fire company from the City of Imperial Beach and the City of El Cajon were used as judges for part of the examination; everyone seemed well pleased with the selection. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. A communication from Velvin E. Bill, Custodian, submitting his resignation effective December 20th, was presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. A communication from Director of Building and Housing Biggs in regard to the use of an antique train coach as a retail store building at 2133 National Avenue, was presented. Councilman Harris requested a report from the City Attorney. City Attorney McLean said Ordinance No. 1108 provides the moving of any existing building, house, or structure of any type from outside the City limits to within the City limits is prohibited and, in his opinion, any such proposal would be prohibited by the ordinance. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the request be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. A communication from Don Benninghoven, Assistant Director, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, in regard to federally recommended building codes, was presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. A communication from Joe M. Hall, MARCH OF DIMES PARADE Co -Chairman, request- ing permission to present the 15th and final annual parade Sunday, January 15th, and requesting a reviewing stand and the aid of the Police Department to direct traffic, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. An application for use of KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING for National City Police children's Christmas party, at cost, December 17th, by Police Department, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. A communication from City Engineer Foster requesting approval of Standard Drawings for MINIMUM OVERALL DRIVEWAY WIDTH, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. The original application for ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, bona fide public eating place, by Lionel S. Reynolds and Edward W. Schuller at 2105 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Colburn. A communication from National City and Lincoln Acres COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL commending SERGEANT HUNTER, Police Department, for his talk on juvenile delinquency, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the application of LEE MOORE DBA DIAMOND CAB COMPANY, to license fifteen taxis; proper insurance was in effect; he has had fifteen licenses in the past. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the license be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. 12/27/66 110 CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has a communication from MR. LEE C. JOHNSON, REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, in regard to the appraisal of rights of way required for the development of 30th Street (B Avenue to National Avenue). Mr. Johnson stated his fee would be $100.00 per day, not to exceed $700.00; the s report to be delivered no later than February 12th. The City Manager recommended Mr. Johnson be hired. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he had the minutes of the Real Estate Committee meeting of December 22nd in regard to the lease modification of the golf course. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a letter from John Lockwood; City Clerk, City of San Diego, stating National City Resolution No. 9249 (Access - Bridge) was referred to the City Manager by their Council and the matter would receive careful attention. Vice Mayor Colburn arrived. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Annual Report of the San Diego Unified Port District, 1965-66, and said it would be on file. CITY CLERK MINOGTZ reported receipt of copies of a report on Local Agency Formation Commissions, gave a copy to each of the Councilmen and the Mayor, and said if anyone desired copies she would order them. THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT for the month ending November 30, 1966, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, it be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN advised' Vice Mayor Colburn a meeting of the Finance Committee was called for Friday afternoon, December 30th, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. COUNCILMAN HARRIS gave the Chamber of Commerce a "pat on the back" for the beautiful brochure and thanked City employees for Christmas cards sent the Council. MAYOR MORGAN reminded everyone of the Council Conference at 6:45 prior to Council meetings. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:14 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY c' NAONAL'CITY, CALIFORNIA 12/27/66