HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 02-02 CC MINNational City; California; February 2, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux.. Council members absent:None,
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Osburn,
Planning Aide.Reeves...
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess
followed with invocation by the Rev. Robert Parker, Lincoln Acres Community
Church. (City Attorney Carstens arrived and took his place at the meeting.)
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Jesse Ramirez a Certificate, conferring upon him
the title of "Honorary Mayor" of the City of National City at the Naval
Amphibious base, and a "key to the City." His commanding officer,Commander
Harold D. Stewart, was introduced.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 26th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote,
RESOLUTION NO. , a Resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and
close portion of 20th Street between Cleveland and Harrison Avenue and the
alley between 19th and 20th Streets, was presented. Moved by Allen,seconded
by Colburn, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by
reading of the title only, Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8844, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE PORTION OF 20TH STREET BETWEEN CLEVELAND AND HARRISON AVENUE AND THE
ALLEY BETWEEN 19TH AND 20TH STREETS." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, toy -wit: Ayes:
Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8845, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING ALTERNATE "B" AS OFFICIAL ROUTE
OF FREEWAY ROUTE 252" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution, urging elimination of
requirement for installation of smog control devices, was not placed in the
Council mail folders and the Council might wish to defer it until the next
meeting. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be read.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO, 8846, "RESOLUTION URGING ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF SMOG CONTROL DEVICES." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn., Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO,, an Ordinance amending Ordinance 827 regulating parking of
trailers within the City of National City, was presented for the second
reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the second reading of the
Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried
by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO,1110, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 827 REGULATING PARKING
OF TRAILERS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," Moved by Allen, seconded by
Hogue, the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN requested copies of Resolution No, 8846 be sent to the
other communities in the South Bay area by the City Manager. Moved by
Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted, Vice Mayor Alien
requested copies also be forwarded to our State Representatives, Included
in motion and second, Carried by unanimous vote.
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VICE MAYOR ALLEN rep6rted as Vice Mayor and as Chairman of the Military
Affairs Committee, Chamber of Commerce, he escorted the Sweetwater Union
High School Band aboard the Carrier Constellation, Mayor Gautereaux thanked
Vice Mayor Allen for representing the City.
MAYOR GAUTERBAUX stated, with the approval of the Council, he would appoint
Troy M. McKinney, 2626 E. 2nd Street, to the Aquatic Committee. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CO M[ITTFR were presented:
General Fund $ 11,568.79
Traffic Safety 314.90
Park 365.81
Retirement 4,970.45
Gas Tax (186.1) 36,231.48
Sewer 651.83
Civic Center 39,000.00
Total $ 93,103.16
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved —and warrants
ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated in regard to "L" Avenue, the engineers for the
developers of the trailer park have not as yet prepared a report and
requested his report be deferred.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the merit pay plan be put into effect
retroactive to January 1, 1965, for a trial period of unlimited time if it
proves successful. Councilman Morgan stated he did not agree with the merit
system; he was not against education and would vote for it if the employees'
wages were up where they should be; he couldn't see why we should make
employees go and do something to get a raise they have already earned.
Councilman Morgan stated when the State survey was made, approximately 55
employees got $15,00 a month or less, some nothing. Councilman Hogue stated
it was his opinion that a person who has time in service should receive
some type of recognition for on..the..job training, Moved by Hogue,seconded
by Colburn, the motion be amended to include any City employee who would be
eligible for merit raises under this program and who as of January 1, 1965,
had completed 15 years service in his present classification and whose last
quarterly merit rating was 85% or over, shall be eligible for Merit Ste
salary increase. Councilman Hogue stated the merit raise, which is long
overdue, will make better qualified employees but he felt people who have
worked here for 15 years and have never been stimulated to take courses of
this nature probably only have about five years left before they retire and
to be able to accumulate enough credits to be eligible for this merit raise
it would Probably take about three years and they would only have a couple
years to go for retirement. Councilman Hogue stated that under the merit
raise the young fellows,who are interested enough to go to school, will
automatically receive their steps; the unfair part about it is that it will
be possible for a patrolman to earn the same wage as his sergeant and this
might create dissension. Councilman Hogue stated he would like to see the
people who have served this length of time for the City receive a reward
in addition to longevity pay for the time they have served, Councilman
Colburn asked if it would remain in effect for employees who now have 5 or
10 years, when they reach their 15-year point. Councilman Hogue stated
only those who as of January 1, 1965, had completed 15 years' service,
would receive Step 1. Vice Mayor Allen included the amendment to the motions
stating if it is on a trial basis and if it doesn't work out, it can be
changed, Councilman Morgan stated in this merit raise the Department head
could drop the pay down; could he do this without notifying the Council, City
Manager Hass stated basically yes, this is not in conflict with the Civil
Service system; the proposed merit rating system as it stands now indicates
an employee would have to have two cca ecutive periods below the required
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rate; in most cases for Merit Step 1 it is 85% and in Merit Step 2 it is
50%. City Manager Hess stated the point that would have to be understood
is that Department heads will have to understand their responsibility to
the employees as well as to the Department and the City and there will have
to be an understandingamongall Department heads to insuref/g
pa• grading. The
City Manager stated further if an employee receives a grade lower than that
which he believes he deserves, he has recourse: he can bring the matter up
with his Department head and he can appeal this to the City Manager's office
and, if it still is not resolved, any employee always has as the last
recourse the City Council)so ultimately, the Council does have the final
say. Councilman Morgan stated he would not vote for the merit raise as he
felt it puts too much leverage over the employees with the Department heads.
Vice Mayor Allen asked if the merit raise has any relation to any Cost of
living raise or any other raise that would normally become a matter of the
earnings of the people involved. City Manager Hess stated the merit raise
was separate from any other raises the City might anticipate giving the
employees, Mayor Gautereaux stated it would be hard to discuss the amended
motion without embracing discussion into the motion and the Chair would
permit discussion on both the motion and amendment at the same time.
Councilman Colburn spoke in favor of the motion and the amendment and
stated when the City can financially afford to do so, the salaries of all
employees could be increased by giving a blanket raise, Councilman Colburn
stated the merit raise plan only offers an incentive for better, more
educated employees; this is a long term program and changes might have to
be made, Mayor Gautereaux spoke in favor of the motion and against the
amended motion; the amended motion is defeating the whole purpose and
philosophy of the merit step incentive type of program, this is not a raise
but a program of merit and incentive and we do have longevity pay based on
5-year increments; the amendment places longevity into the incentive program,
The Mayor stated it might result in negating the employees who would attempt
to better themselves by going to college and training in other specialized
fields to qualify for merit steps, Mayor Gautereaux stated it was impossible
to give a flat raise and an incentive program at the same time; in the
future all salaries will be considered again in relation to cost of living,
etc. Councilman Colburn asked the City Manager if any study was made of the
cost of embracing employees with 15 years' service in the merit program.
City Manager Hess replied he hadn't heard of it until this meeting;however,
Mr. Hoguegs amendment might make an additional 15 employees eligible and
the entire merit rating system as proposed in the amendment as well as the
original motion would probably fall somewhere in the range of some $25,000.00
a year, which is only an estimate as no study has been made, Councilman
Colburn stated the amendment on the floor could be instituted at any time
retroactive and asked if it would be possible to have a study and a report
brought back in regard to the 15-year service employees. Vice Mayor Alien -
suggested the Council start the thing in motion instead and have the amend-
ment placed on the Agenda for a future meeting andsee what the evaluation
would be at that time, Mayor Gautereaux stated it could only be considered
as a result of the vote on the two motions. Councilman Colburn stated the
amendment can be included some time in the future and it could also be made
retroactive. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second to the amendment.
Mayor Gautereaux asked if there was another second to the amendment.
Amendment to the motion seconded by Morgan. Amended motion carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen,
Colburn, Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. The City Manager reported receipt of a
letter from the Civil Service Commission dated January 25th, indicating
this matter was discussed by the Civil Service Commission and it was moved,
seconded and unanimously carried the merit rating system be endorsed. A
communication was received from the National City Municipal Employees
Essociation dated February 2, 1965, indicating a Board of Directors: meeting
was held on February 1, 1965, an open meeting for all employees regarding
the merit system, and the majority of the employees present were in favor
of the proposed plan. City Manager Hess suggested the two communications be
filed, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communications be filed.
Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Hess submitted the following
recommendations for initiating the program: (1) All persons eligible for
merit steps will be rated effective January 1, 1965. (2) Persons having met
all requirements except four quarterly merit ratings of a specified amount,
will be rated upon recommendation of the Department Head and City Manager.
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This procedure will be used for qualifying persons until standardization
of grading and marking procedures is effected, (3) After a merit rating
has been granted to a person, two consecutive quarterly marks below the
required marks will cause removal of this privilege, Also, two consecutive
marks at or above required marks will regain this privilege. (4) Persons
who will have met the criteria as of January 1, 1965, but do not have proper
documentation to substantiate their position, will be blanketed as of
January 1st but their certification must be received by June 15, 1965, for
this consideration, (5) Individuals working in the Detective Division or
Fire Prevention Bureau will receive a 5% increase while working in this
capacity, over their normal pay; however, this 5% will be in effect only
while serving in such capacity, (6) In the event such situations arise
wherein an individual's position is not clear as related to credit
qualifications set forth in the system, that these matters be resolved
by the Department Head, the City Manager, the employee involved, and a
competent outside authority in subject field. (7) That costs incurred by
employees taking courses in conjunction with this program be borne by the
employees. On successful completion of the course, and on approval by
their Department Head, that they be reimbursed for applicable costs. Prior
to enrollment, City Manager approval is required, (8) Recognizing the
fact that err new system inherently possesses procedures which must be
Gunned, that theses dlouggeo may be adopted by Motion of the City Council,
on recommendations emanating from management. Moved by Allen,seconded by
Hogue, the recommendations of the City Manager in regard to the -rules for
the merit raise be approved, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
COMMUNICATION from Helen H, Monroe, R.N., Nursing Instructor, Sweetwater
Evening High School, commending Inspector Leslie Hess of the National City
Fire Department, was presented. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the communication
be read, The letter was read. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES of the Civil Service Commission meeting of January 20th were
presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
APPLICATION FOR ON.,SALE GENERAL license by Jere L. Davis, Jay Franken,
Marie Viethmeyer and J. C. Wagner, to do business at 1441 Highland Avenue,
was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be
filed. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated he would
like the City Council to consider this matter as there are 80 licenses in
National City, 25 of them are On..Sale General, more than the alloted number
for the population. Mr. Alsdorf said he would like to see some action.
Vice Mayor Alien stated this particular license is not an application for
a new license; it is an application for transfer of license. Mr, Alsdorf
stated the license has been in that particular place for at least a year; -
licenses are not moved from one place to another, all of them are individ..
ually assigned, licenses are not transferred; a new application must be made
for each license. Motion carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
COMMUNICATION from J. Dekema, District Engineer, Division of Highways, in
regard to a public hearing on the proposed freeway Route 75 from 125 near
Brown Field to Route 5 near south end of San Diego Bay, at 10:00 a,m.,
Tuesday, March 2nd, District Office Division of Highways, 4075 Taylor
Street, San Diego, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION from Planning Commission recommending denial of request for
waiver of curbs, gutters and sidewalks at 408 East 30th Street by Joe A.
Robnett, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Planning
Commission's recommendation be upheld. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS in regard to feasibility of
constructing improvements for flood control, Sweetwater River,was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the communication be acknowledged and
filed. Mayor Gautereaux stated it is a calling of athearing and announced
the scheduled meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m.,Thursday, February 18th,
third floor chambers of the County Board of Supervisors, Civic Center
Building, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, Vice Mayor Allen stated he
assumed the City Engineer would be in attendance. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of an offer for the purchase of approx-
imately 1-1/2 acres of city -owned property in the vicinity of 28th and
Wilson Avenue. The City Manager stated the offer is for a total of
$4,000.00; he didn't think it worthy of calling a Real Estate Committee
meeting to discuss this as the people who made the proposal indicated it
will generate very little in the way of sales tax and will not create large
scale employment. City Manager Hess suggested to Real Estate Committee
Chairman Morgan he be authorized to reject the offer as it is too low for
the property, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's
suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported that Don Peio, President of the Senior Class,
Sweetwater Union High School, invited the City Council to be present at their
mock convention to be held February llth at 8:15 a.m. in the High School
Gym.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication indicating the name
of the National Board of Fire Underwriters will be changed to the American
Insurance Association as a result of the amalgamation of the Association of
Casualty and Surety Companies, National Board of Fire Underwriters and the
American Insurance Association, and suggested it be filed. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Allen, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of Certificate of Insurance for John
Hansen Materials & House Moving, Inc. and suggested it be filed. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of report from the San Diego County Water
Authority relative to water storage and proposed water storage and suggested
it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the deeds pertaining to various
transactions that took place in the Bahia Vista industrial area; the deeds
were acceptediby Resolution No. 8619 dated April 7, 1964, and there were
various aspects to be checked by the Engineering Department. City Manager
Hess stated the deeds have been approved and suggested they be filed.
Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the deeds be filed, Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the minutes of the regular meeting of
the South Bay Irrigation District Board of Directors of January 5th and.
suggested they be filed, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt -of the California State Board of
Equalization Annual Report for 1963-64, which will be on file in her office.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he will attend the meeting of the Corps of
Engineers and requested a member of the Council attend as some of the
aspects of the responsibilities of the communities involved may be
discussed.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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