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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 10-14 CC MIN166 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 14, 1975 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. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by the Rev. William Ward, Paradise Valley Hopital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed proclamation, "CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ CITIZEN SOLDIER WEEK," October 22-28, 1975 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Major Gary B. Hill and Sergeant W.H. Center. The Mayor's proposed proclamation, "UNITED NATIONS DAY," October 24, 1975 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Charles R. Jones. Mayor Morgan presented a Bicentennial Flag on behalf of the City Council to Reynaldo Espeneli, President of the Sweetwater High School ASB. Mr. Espeneli invited everyone to the November 14 homecoming celebration. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed reappointment of MRS. ALFRED HLAWATSCH to the Library Board of Trustees was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, to accept the reappointment. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. RAN JONES, 1825 Chico, San Diego, property owner in National City was present and directed questions to the City Manager: (1) define the term public drainage as it pertains to his property on Fig Court (For two years he has had nothing but problems concerning drainage. Last year, in November he learned by letter from the City Manager's office that he had checked on the property and found that there was no public drainage, at least not in that particular area, but Division drains into it, the new freeway drains into it and the street adjacent, Scott Terrace, drains into it because it has a huge drain pipe that goes across and drains into it.) Mayor Morgan explained that the drain has been put in piece -meal fashion up to now because of the lack of funds to complete it. The City has the money to complete the drain to Fig now, and when they get the money they would like to complete the job. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Gerschler to find out who is the owner of the surrounding property and give the Council a report. Another request of Mr. Jones was that the area receive additional street lights due to vandalism in the area. Mr. Bourcier asked if he had a particular area, kn intersec- tion or something where he would like an additional light, and Mr. Jones replied no. Mayor Morgan said that the Council will check it out. 10/14/75 167 HEARING The CONTINUED WEED ABATEMENT HEARING was held at this time. The City Clerk's report regarding an incorrect billing was presented P.P. Ford had been billed for Weed Abatement work done on property owned by 0.D. Arnold and Sons. 0.D. Arnold and Sons had recieved no notice from any City Department.) William Wright, Fire Marshall, was present to report, City Attorney McLean recommended that the Council affirm the assessment and that the charge against parcel 69-101-05 be absorbed by City administrative costs. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation as he read it and the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, these resolutions be presented b title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,872, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 (Permit No. 70, Gulf Oil Corporation at 2401 Highland Avenue)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 111872 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,873, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-10 TO ALLOW ROOM ADDITION TO WITHIN 10' OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE AT 22 LANOITAN AVENUE (Marcelo R. Profeta)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11) 87 3 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,374, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-.6 (Boll Weevil)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 119874 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Camacho. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 11,875, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Improvement of Grove Street Between 14th Street and Plaza Boulevard)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11875 be adamted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 11,876, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Asphalt Roadway Materials Contract, Specification No. 873)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,876 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,877, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (National City Public Works Center)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,877 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 11,878, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND ONE r HALF STREET PAVING ON 29th STREET ADJACENT TO 111 EAST 30th STREET (McMillin)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11) 878 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,879, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND APPOINTING OFFICERS OF ELECTION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,879 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,880, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO PERFORM THE 'BAY ROUTE BIKEWAY' PLANNING STUDY.' Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,880 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/14/75 168 Resolution No. 11,881, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT AGAINST A CITY MEASURE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,881 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by C.4.macho, seconded by Reid, the introduction of ordinances for first reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 14a4 (1O/W7g), "An Ordinance of the City of National City, California, Declaring a Need for a Housing Authority to Function in the Community and for a Community Development Commission to Function in the Community and Establishing the Housing Authority of the City of National City, California, and the Community Development Commission of the City of National City, California." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1484 (10/Wq5-4) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1485 (1WW4g-2), "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California, (ZC-4-75, to rezone from TC-PD to R-1 the properties within the block located between llth and 12th Streets and between 'R' Avenue and 1-805 Freeway and from R-4 to R-1 the properties within the blocks located between 10th and l2th Streets and between Palm Avenue and 'R' Avenue, also the properties east of 'R' Avenue between 9th and llth Streets)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1485 (19/4/W5-Q) be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED JESSE RAMIREZ, 421 East 16th St., was present and said there waS a community group here who missed Oral Communication but who would like to address the City Council in a special order of business outside of the regular agenda. Councilman Camacho, moved that he be heard. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Ramirez to continue. Mr. Ramirez said he had just come from a meeting of the community (in which about four hundred people were present) at Saint Anthony's Hall, they met to discuss a very serious situation that has come to pass in our community, tonight, about six blocks from here a young man is being mourned by his family and by many community people who could not come here as they felt they should go pay their respects at a Rosary that is being said in his honor. Mr. Ramirez said he was talking about Luis Rivera who was shot in the back by a police officer Saturday night following an incident wherein a purse was snatched, and apparently Mr. Rivera was being pursued as a possible suspect. Mr. Ramirez continued the community met and instructed him to come here and to address you because of some very serious concerns that they have; he has lived in National City for 20 years and has seen, and witnessed acts of indiscretion (some would call them brutality) by the police officers of the City, these apparently continue without any apparent waning, they seem to be the policy of shoot first and ask questions later; this is not the first time a young man, or person, has been shot while fleeing, and I believe that this is a violation of the Criminal Code of the State of California and your own policies here that a police officer is to shoot only when his life is in danger or when other people's lives are in danger; this is an issue that touches the lives of every person within the community of National City; young people have been shot in other areas and we believe that it is time that these policies come to an end, and that we can no longer tolerate, we will no longer tolerate this kind of action. Mr. Ramirez said he was here as spokesman, representing those four hundred people who asked him to come; and they are asking that several courses of action be taken: That there be a Grand Jury investigation into the matter; that all of the facts surrounding the situation be thoroughly investigated and a public report be made; that the police officer, his supervisor, and the Chief of Police be immediately suspended, pending the investigation, further, that the Chief of Police, Chief Liesman, be fired from his position because he had failed to support 10/14/75 169 laws and justice in this community. Mr. Ramirez stated, you are witnessing a feeling of emotionality that is very high and very near the busting point; we asked people to cool it, we have asked one more chance that we be given the opportunity to try to bring justice, but more than that, to try to bring the action and the policies that will put an end to this kind of action... City Attorney McLean advised Mr. Ramirez the matter of this person's death is being submitted to the District Attorney, if the District Attorney feels there is a basis fsiegoing to the Grand Jury, the decision will be made by him; we/ not making the decision on our own as to who was right and who was wrong; there will be an impartial decision made by people other than the members of the city government of National City as to whether or not the officer is guilty of misconduct. Mr. Ramirez asked if the police officer was still on duty? Mr. McLean said he didn't know. Mayor Morgan said the request would be taken seriously and we will make a report; we will take everything you have said under advisement and there will be a report. Mr. Ramirez asked when they could expect this report. The City Attorney said the bulk of the investigative material had already been transmitted to the District Attorney's office; he understands the balance of the report would go tomorrow. Mayor Morgan read from an article in the Union Tribune. HERMAN BACA, 405 South Harbison, was present and said Mr. Morgan, it's too bad you couldn't be at the meeting as per our invitation; it's too bad you couldn't call and confirm one way or the other, but don't feel bad, nobody else came either; people have come here to express a grievance, prople are angry, rightfully so; we want to know what the City Council is going to do, not Mr. Miller, not anybody else. We pay our taxes here; we vote here. Mr. Baca said several positions were unanimously passed by the (ad hoc committee) community: We have called for a Grand Jury investigation; a man's civil rights, at the minimum, have been violated; he proposed, on behalf of the citizens, the taxpayers, that were at St. Anthonys tonight, over 400 inside the hall and more coming out, an independent committee of citizens from a broad sector of the community be set up by the City Council to investigate this whole matter; that the Chief of Police should be fired, and if he's not fired then maybe you guys should be fired. Mr. Baca continued he believed the people have come here legally to address a grievance that has been out of control much too long...if you have no answer, please state it; if you do have an answer everyone is here, you can either endorse, you can either go ahead and set up the cross section of citizens' committee or whatever, but some answers should be given to the citizens, the taxpayers of National City.. MAYOR MORGAN said he endorsed a Grand Jury investigation; this Council is in full sympathy with you and we'll get to the bottom if it and find out what's taking place; he was just as interested in it as Mr. Baca was. In answer to Mr. Baca's question would you be in favor if an independent citizens committee, a cross section of community to investigate all facts surrounding this matter, the Mayor replied the District Attorney's investigating, the Grand Jury is investigating. Mr. Baca said, he thought the people were trying to tell you, they do not trust the Grand Jury, they do not trust the Police Department, it was encumbent upon you to represent the people of National City, so all facts surrounding this matter can come out and asked the Mayor if he would be in favor of that or not. The Mayor said he had full faith in the District Attorney's office, and in the Grand Jury; they'll dig down to the bottom of it. Mr. Baca asked further questions regarding the Chief of Police and the Police Department's policies and solicited the opinion of Councilman Camacho. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said as a member of the Mexican community here, he was saddened by what happened; it's a tragic thing; he wanted this investigation, to get to the bottom of it; he did not want to see this thing occur again; he had never been involved in anything like this before and it's just as strange to him as it was to Mr. Baca and he was learning a lot of things that I didn't know before. Mr. Baca asked the City Attorney why this police officer, at least while the investigation is going on, has not been suspended; was it the policy of the City to become one of condolence, when the policy of any other city in the State of California was the suspension of any individual who uses a firearm. 10/14/75 170 CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said the City does not suspend employees without a basis; the basis for suspending employees is the reports of the investigators, when the investigation is completed an evaluation will be made; in this case, the employee in question is a -police officer and because the investigating agency is obviously the City Police Department, the decision as to whether the officer is guilty of misconduct or not is being submitted to the District Attorney as an independent evaluator agency; the District Attorney has told us that he is going to present this material to the Grand Jury; the Grand Jury is supposed to be a body of citizens not connected with National City, not connected with any National City Police Department, representing a cross section of people within the community, they have nothing in common, no axe to grind, they will be provided with the facts, if the facts that we present are deemed to be incomplete, the Grand Jury have the power to order further investigation through the District Attorney's office, and I am certain that they will be working with this matter very critically and very carefully, and you will have an objective, factual, examination of all of the circumstances concerning this young man's death; that's where we stand tonight; we're certainly not going to settle the merits of what happened here tonight; we are making a very serious effort to collect all of the facts; the police department's investigative people have been working ever since this occurred to collect all of the facts, interview all of the witnesses, every piece of information that we have collected has been trans- mitted to the District Attorney's office without alteration, or censorship, or manipulation; anybody here who thinks that they have factual information relating to this event, that hasn't been collected by the Police Department, they have a duty to come forward to the police officers, in the investigating division. In answer to Mr. Baca's questions, VICE MAYOR DALLA stated this activity took place late Saturday night, Sunday morning; he wasn't there, he didn't know all the facts of the case; very few of you know the facts of the case; the people that wrote the article in the San Diego Union, Evening Tribune were not there and do not knOw the facts of the case; there has been a lack of information from a variety of sources; he could not sit here tonight and pass judgment On anyone or anything; you people are concerned, and justifiably so and you are willing to stand in judgment, he was not, and he woulOn't do it. COUNCILMAN PINSON said in answer to Mr. Bacca he was not against a Grand Jury investigation; he thought that anything is good that can come out of that Grand Jury investigation; he was sure that will even act as a citizen's committee;...they x.re citizens, let them handle it; that's a cross section of the commu- nity, the Grand Jury, so what's wrong with that...we have a District Attorney to handle these things and he is trained in these matters.. Mr. Baca said that's not what they were asking for, they were asking for the principle of establishing a citizens committee, and investigating committee, to look into this matter and to look into some of the others that may come out of this whole ball of wax. Councilman Pinson said we have a Grand Jury for that; his answer to a citizen's committee would be no. A poling girl from the audience spoke, saying this was the first time that she had come to a City Council meeting, and she didn't know too. much about how you operate and it's too bad because that way I can see what's going on; she knew these people, even though I don't know them in person, they were her people, and she wanted to express herself to you: there is no way that we could clean ourselves, emotionally because somebody had died, actually ceased to live, and we tried to say something to you and it's kind of hard to understand that a police officer can carry a gun and shoot somebody and then the next day continue to work and not be suspended, not be charged with suspicion; she was told in school that a person is innocent until proven guilty, but you know, somebody sees -you and there is emotion at least and for some reason it's kind of hard to believe that, it's hard to believe the people, it really is. MAYOR MORGAN called a five minute recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. 10/14/75 171 ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. (The City Attorney was not present at this time) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. REFERRALS The report of Acting City Manager McCabe on the LIABILITY INSURANCE coverage for GRANGER MUSIC HALL stating the South Bay Historical Society Board of Directors has obtained a liability insurance policy for coverage of said Board in the amount of $300,000;*the City has advised the Chairman of the Board that their insurance policy should be changed to include the City of National City in the coverage; it was indicated that the change would be implemented effective October 10, 1975. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A request for RATIFICATION of STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE'S approval of removal of 3 Cocos Palms, 8 St. and D Ave., was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, this be approved and the City Manager be instructed to move those trees to the_apxk if possible. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL District Business Manager requesting response of City in entering into a JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT for 1976-77 for the installation of lights and resurfacing improvements on the multi -use and tennis court facilities at Sweetwater Union High School; and Director of Parks and Recreation's recommendation of approval (approximate Capitol Expenditure for construction $36,000; approximate anticipated annual cost $4,130) were presented. The City Manager explained this is only an intent to enter into an agreement. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF BILLS in the amount of $24,518.80 (Warrants Nos. 52592 thru 52731) and PAYROLL in the amount of $172,030.25 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid that this payroll be approved. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The Director of Engineering and Public Works recommendation to approve an ENCROACHMENT PERMIT for a 3' high ranch type fence 8' behind the curb line at 40 South Kenton (Samuel P. Michetti) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, that the Engineer's report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. (City Attorney McLean returned to Counsell Chambers and took his. place at the meeting.) The City Clerk's Report on opening sealed bids for DIVISION STREET DRAINAGE, (Cass Construction, Inc. $31,908.76; Canadas & Coulson $35,050.25; Hydro -Mechanical Co. $44,306.20) SPECIFICATION NO. 845; and City Engineer/Director of Public works recommendation that low bid of Cass Construction be accepted, all other bids be rejected, and $38,100 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Fund 22 were presented. The City Clerk stated the affidavit of posting and the certificate of publication were on file. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to approve the Director's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan, Nays: Dalla. The CLAIM of MANUEL S. GUEVARA against the City was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, that the claim be denied and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's CERTIFICATE TO THE INITIATIVE PETITION (supplement filed October 1, 1975 and original petition filed August 27, 1975) 10/14/75 172 stating the original and supplement petitions were signed by 721 qualified voters; the total number of registered voters residing within the incorporated area of the City, as certified to the Secretary of State, on January 3, 1975 was 7,021. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from MELVIN and WANDA BEM, 2705 "F" Avenue, requesting a Zone Variance to install a 6' chain -link fence on their property (Council previously approved a fence encroaching on City property) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, that this request be granted. There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said we may have a legal question as to how this can be accomplished; it is my understanding that any fence higher than 4' within a front yard, set -back area can only be approved by way of a variance. There was further discussion. Mrs. Wanda Bern was present and said she had talked to everyone and they said to go to Council and have Mr. Morgan bring it up; on one side of us there is a 8' school fence to the Elementary School; across the street for two blocks there's a 61-61/2' fence for the High School; she talked to the Superintendent of the Elementary School District about a year -and -a -half ago hoping the situation would get better (which it hasn't), and he said put it right up next to their fence, because of the problems they've had with the older kids from the High School associating with the younger ones from the Elementary, and peddling pills, or whatever; that's the situation. Mrs. Bern said she could give about a dozen reasons why we need this, her nerves for one; their home sits back on a bank, this area sits down somewhat but it is our front yard, we would be putting the fence up to 2' from the sidewalk, no further, and it is just across the front. The Planning Director, drew a sketch of the property on the board, showing the existing fences and the proposed fence. There was Discussion. City Attorney McLean suggested Council grant the permission subject to conforming to the building code. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. PETER XANDER, 1845 East 16th Street, National City was present and said he didn't understand what you did, (Certificate on Initiative Petition). Mayor Morgan said we confirmed the petition. Mr. Xander said he had gotten advice from an attorney, and also the State Attorney General; he turned in an initiative petition, he expected it to go to a vote, he was before the City Council to have it go on the general ballot March 2nd, and Council voted to file it; Council was ignoring a citizen's petition to put the plan to a vote. Mayor Morgan asked if your petition didn't say a special election. Mr. Xander replied if you'll check the Election Code the form to do an initiative petition requires that you say that; he got 10 percent of the signatures rather than 15 percent and that specifically prevented a special election from occurring; he did not turn in enough signatures to call for a special election. However, according to the elections code, he did turn in signatures to call for an election with the next City general election, March 2nd. Councilman Pinson asked if he didn't think the Council has the prerogative to call for a special election. Mr. Xander answered he thought the City Council had the authority to do what the citizens ask them to do. Councilman Pinson said we're calling a special election. The Mayor stated we're holding an election December the 9th and we recognize your petition. City Attorney McLean said it's the Council position that the election called for in your petition has been called. Mr. Xander asked if this election was legally binding upon the Council, and by that he meant if the people vote against the shopping center will the shopping center be stopped? City Attorney McLean stated if the citizens vote in favor of your initiative, the ordinance which you propose will thereby be adopted; the petition circulated by you and others calls for a vote as to whether or not a specific ordinance should be adopted. Mr, Xander said the people of the City were told by him that he did not want to spend $7,000 for a special election. The City Attorney said you asked me a question, and I'm answering it; your petition, as circulated by you calls for one question and one queStion only and that is whether or not the ordinande proposed should or should not be adopted; if the people voting adopt that 10/14/75 173 ordinance by casting a majority of votes in favor of the initiative then that ordinance is adopted. Mr. Xander asked if the voters reject his initiative, (voted to sustain the shopping center), does the initiative go on the ballot in March. Mr. McLean said in his opinion, it does not; your petition asked that it be considered in a special election; it's the prerogative of the City Council in my judgment -- Mx. Xander asked if this was subject to review by the Court. The City Attorney said undoubtedly. Mayor Morgan said you see, the Council has taken the broad view of this action; you've turned in petitions and we put it on the ballot whether you got enough or not; you got enough; if you didn't have enough we still would vote on it; we took a broad view through this voting and decided we'd put it on the ballot and let the people vote for it, or against it. DONNA CHASE, 1233 East 7 Street, was present and said because we did turn in the petition with 10 percent which according to the Election Code calls for a general election, why is it necessary to have a special election which will cost the taxpayers that much more money -- why is it not possible to wait two or three months and have it on the general election where it would be brought up to more people in the public; more people would show up to vote and we would have a larger representation of the people. Mayor Morgan said that's a good question, now Council decided whether you got enough signatures or not, we took a broad view of this election and we decided that there should be an election; even if you didn't have a petition, we decided to vote on this December 9th; I think that would satisfy you even if you didn't have a petition, we said let's have the people vote on it. There were further questions by Miss Chase which were answered by the Mayor. REPORTS City Manager - None. A transmital from the Planning Department stating the Planning Commission recommended the City Council ask the City of San Diego to consider improving their half of Delta Street from Highland Ave. to east of Palm was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson that this matter be referred to the City Manager and the proper departments to investigate and report back. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00. City C41erk City of National ity, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of October 28, 1975. No corrections Ei Corrections as noted below Mayor City of National City, California 10/14/75