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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
January 22, 1974
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, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None,. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster,
Gerschler, McLean, Stenberg
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant
City Manager Stenberg followed with invocation by the Reverend
Reginald Berry, First Congregational Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 15, 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Morgan recognized Head Coach Dave Lay, Sweetwater High School
Football Team, and presented him with Certificates of Appreciation
for himself, the other coaches and members of the team. The Mayor
said Coach Lay's efforts are appreciated; last year the team won the
CIF and the Metro; this year the team won the Metro; with just a
little luck Sweetwater could have won the CIF two successive years.
The members of the football team who were present were asked to
stand and be recognized.
ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS - None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resoluts be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO, 11,282, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 594 OF
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE FOR THE 1973•-74 REGULAR SESSION AND ANY
OTHER SIMILAR LEGISLATION RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS," Moved
by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,282 be adopted.
There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,283, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS
PER BUDGET (General Fund to Drainage Fund and Special Street Fund,
Gas Tax 2107 to Traffic Safety) ," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No, 11,283 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RgSOLUTION NO. 11,284, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (loth Street, llth
Street, 12th Street, "R" Avenue, Paradise Drive and Pam Avenue,
Assessment District No. 161)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 11 ,284 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO, 11,285, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OFFER TO
PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (Elwood and Ann P. Clark and Thomas P. and
Edna P. Graham)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No.
11i285 be adopted„ Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,286, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY (Elwood and Ann P, Clark and Thomas P. and Edna P. Graham)."
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 4,286 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,287, "RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETER --
MINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION
OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON EUCLID AVENUE BETWEEN 22ND AND
24TH STREET (District No. 3). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11)287 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,288, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE MATTERS."
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No, 11,288 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,289, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
RELATING TO COMBINATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2500.00."
Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,289 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote,
RESOLUTION NO. 11,290, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTAL-
LATION ON CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, AND PERMANENT PAVING FOR ONE-HALF
THE STREET WIDTH AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 19TH STREET AND HAFFLY
AVENUE (D.A.N. Company)," Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 118290 be adopted, There was discussion. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Pinson, Waters,
RESOLUTION NO. 11,291, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BETWEEN LEE C. JOHNSON COMPANY AND THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution
No. 11,291 be adopted. City Attorney McLean said...this property
(Foaner) is necessary for the improvement of Grove Avenue; the owner
indicated he will not sell after negotiations of almost a year; the
property is necessary for construction of Grove Avenue; Council pre-
viously authorized a condemnation action; a qualified real estate
appraiser is needed to determine what the property is worth. Carried
by unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be presented to
Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 1/22/74-•1, "An Ordinance of the City of National City,
California, Amending National City Zoning Ordinance No. 962, to Add
Specific Provisions to Allow 'Residential Care Homes,'" (see hearing,
minutes 1/8/74)
Ordinance No, 1/22/74-2, "An Ordinance Fixing Business License Fees
for Apartment House Businesses." City Attorney McLean said the
ordinance provides a $15 minimum license fee for the business of
residential rentals, the maximum license is calculated on the basis.
of the City's gross receipts tax rates, a unit occupied by
owner is not counted for the purpose of calculating the tax, the due
date for obtaining this license is the last day of February 1974 and
each succeeding year the last day of January, and that anybody who
obtained a license and paid a fee in excess of the fee calculated
under the ordinance as amended will receive a refund; a person who
owns rental units on different sites within the City only pays one
minimum fee rather than a minimum fee for each site. The City
Attorney said when it is adopted next meeting, it becomes effective
immediately.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be presented to
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Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote,.
ORDINANCE NO. 1403 (1/14-), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
962, TO ALLOW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDINGS AS A SEPARATE ENTERPRISE
IN THE C-2.-A, SPECIAL LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE." Moved by Waters,
seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1403 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO„ 1404 (45,44-2}, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1404 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
(Council Agenda listed "Letter to the Council regarding business
license tax for apartment houses" which was considered under INTRO-
DUCTION OF ORDINANCES, Ordinance No. 1/22,/74-2, Page 29, Par. 9.)
CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported he will be appearing tomorrow in Los
Angeles to continue the City's protest of the Application by Fairmont
Foods Company (U-.Totem) for an Off --Sale Beer and Wine License near
National City Junior High School; Deputy City Attorney Cowett will
appear in court tomorrow and resist the claim of Sievert -Leggett
Ambulance Company for a permit in this City.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Park
Gas Tax No, 2106
Special Street
Trust and Agency
Sewer
$ 21,674.28
19,342.15
16.92
1,173,52
261.50
643.88
91,224.72
Bonita Center Redevelopment 16,450,00
Total $150,786,97
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants
drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $128,170.06
for the period ending January 15, 1974 was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters,
Morgan. Nays: None.
REFERRALS
The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER'S memo in regard to Mayor Morgans inquiry
about construction of a driveway apron at Meese's Market, 18th Street
and Palm Avenue and stating the City Engineer reports there is no
record of a driveway having been promised to the owners at this
location and attaching plot plan, grant deed and the City Engineer's
memo in this regard were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Reid, the City Manager be authorized to put this driveway in. There
was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
The CONSENT CALENDAR, Items la through lh were presented:
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(a) Assistant City Manager's memo reporting receipt of application
by Hartson's Ambulance Service, Inc. for renewal of 7 ambulance
permits and stating no Council action is necessary as the number
requested is the same as issued in 1973. Application attached.
(b) Assistant City Manager's memo reporting receipt of application
by Gold Cross Ambulance Service for renewal of four ambulance
permits and stating no Council action is necessary as the number
requested is the same as issued in 1973. Application attached.
(c) Assistant City Manager's memo reporting receipt of application
by Aaron Ambulance Company for renewal of four ambulance permits
and stating no Council action is necessary as the number re-
quested is the same as issued in 1973. Application attached.
(d) Assistant City Manager's memo reporting receipt of application
by San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc. for renewal of 20 taxicab permits
and stating no Council action is necessary as the number re-
quested is the same as issued in 1973. Application attached.
(e) City Clerk's memo attaching notice from Public Utilities
Commission regarding investigation into the adequacy and relia-
bility of the energy and fuel requirements and supply of
electric public utilities in California also attaching resolu-
tion to amend Rules 51 and 52 of Public Utilities Commission's
Rules of procedure to implement new Section 454(a) of the Public
Utilities Code.
(f) Assistant City Manager's recommendation 1/10/74 minutes of Park
and Recreation Advisory Board meeting be approved and filed,
(g) City Clerk's memo attaching notice from attorney for Greyhound
Lines -West, that application was filed with the California
Public Utilities Commission requesting an increase in passenger
fares.
(h) City Clerk's memo attaching copy of recommendation to County
Board of Supervisors concerning submission of an application to
the National Science Foundation for fire service evaluation
(Board of Supervisors approved the submission of the application
at their meeting of January 14).
Ordered filed by unanimous vote,
A memo from K. E. JOYCE, FIRE CHIEF, requesting permisslay, to hire
one man on temporary basis to replace injured employee/presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Fire Chief's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from COUNTY SUPERVISOR JACK WALSH urging support of a grant
application to the National Science Foundation and stating the grant
application is for monies to make a sub -regional pilot study that
would analyze and develop recommendations for an improved fire service
delivery system was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A letter from Natalia McCracken, President, National City Chapter,
AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE requesting financial help ($90 for charter
bus) so the Club of Nations and the National City Chapter of American
Field Service may visit (SISTER CITY) TECATE February 4 was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote*
A letter from Mrs, Sally G. Hopkins, AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE Faculty
Sponsor, Sweetwater High School, requesting free use of Kimball
Community Building on March 6, 1974 and the Assistant City Manager's
memo recommending approval were presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Waters, this request be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A communication from Margaret Hirschy, President, National City -
Lincoln Acres COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL requesting free use of
Kimball Community Building on February 10, 1974 to raise funds for
George Mena, and a memo from the Director of Parks and Recreation
recommending approval of the request and attaching Facility Use Permit
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application were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this
request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from Mr, Cunningham, President, NATIONAL CITY LITTLE LEAGUE,
requesting free use of Kimball Community Building on May 18, 1974 and
permission to allow people to bring alcoholic beverages and the Park
and Recreation Director's memo stating he would be reluctant to per-
mit use of the facilities for a "bring your own bottle" affair as it
would be setting a precedent and attaching Facility Use Permit and
Special Facility Use Permit applications were presented. Moved by
Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Little League's request.
There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said they will have to
get a permit from ABC. Carried by the following vote, to --wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
Request of BATAAN ASSOCIATION of Southern California for use of
kitchen and Main Hall of Kimball Park Community Building on March 2,
1974 and for permission to serve alcoholic beverages and the Park
and Recreation Director's memo stating he has no objections to the
proposal were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this
request be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
A communication from Claude R. Page, Transit Coordinator, SAN DIEGO
TRANSIT CORPORATION giving an estimated annual net cost of $1,306
to extend Rte 12 to Kimball Park (for convenience of SENIOR CITIZENS)
and attaching a report on extension of Route 12 and a map of the area
and the Assistant City Manager's memo recommending staff be directed
to notify the San Diego Transit Corporation to include a short ex-
tension of the Route "12" bus service to 12th Street and "A" Avenue
7/1/74 and that staff officially request approval of the additional
expenditure of $1,306 from SB 325 funds from the CPO Board of
Directors for this purpose were presented. Assistant City Manager
Stenberg said he met with the senior citizens this last week; they
indicated they want this bus service Monday through Friday only
rather than 7 days a week and this would reduce the cost to $890.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be granted and authorize
the Cit Mana er to do ever thin in his ower to start this bus
service before July 1, 1974. There was discussion. City Attorney
McLean said...the operation of the San Diego Transit System is in the
hands of their Board of Directors not in the hands of CPO; the SB 325
money is an amount of money that is allocated for bus systems on an
annual basis; it could be likened to a City Council commitment to pay
$6,000 to a County project; the Council made that commitment and the
County Board of Supervisors run the job as the San Diego Transit
Board of Directors run the Transit system; they got an allocation
this year from CPO and now it is up to them to spend that money; the
bus system has union drivers with whom they have to make an agreement
just as the City Council makes an agreement with the City employees
as to what the terms of employment are; the bus system does not have
the option of moving their personnel around and changing their work.
ing schedules; that is part of the bargain; and S.D. Transit is
telling Council that because of their contract with their drivers and
the other union members they may not be able to make this change
until July, There was further discussion. Assistant City Manager
Stenberg said (the matter of purchasing a van for Senior Citizen
transportation) is a separate matter. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Camacho, the motion include approval of Item 10* on the agenda
(Sweetwater Heights) and authorize the Manager to do everything in
his power to expedite the time this starts in Sweetwater Heights.
Carried by unanimous vote. Item 10: Assistant City Manager's memo
regarding establishment of a new bus route in Sweetwater Heights and
his recommendation staff be directed to notify the San Diego Transit
Corporation to include the establishment of this route beginning
7/1/74, and that staff officially request approval of the additional
expenditure of $16,114 from SB 325 funds from the CPO Board of
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Directors for this purpose. (Attached letter from San Diego Transit
Corporation, report on Route "12" Sweetwater Heights Extension, and
map.)j
A letter from COUNTY SUPERVISOR LOU CONDE regarding request that
County fund and participate in an INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW OF THE
SAN DIEGO REGION was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho,
Council send a resolution to the Count Su ervisors that we are not
concerned or interested in any kind of a review because all they are
doing is trying to take away local _government (home rule). Mayor
Morgan said he wrote a letter to Mr. Conde in this regard; they have
created this review group and there is no one in City government on
this committee and no one from the South Bay area;...it is like
hiring a fox to look over a chicken house. There was further dis-
cussion, Carried by unanimous vote.
The request of HOWARD J. KRUEGEL, HOWARD'S CAMPER COUNTRY, 135 W.
30th St., for an over -width driveway on Transportation Avenue, drawing
of area attached; the City Engineer's memo recommending the long
driveway requested be made into three driveways: two 16--ft. driveways,
one 19-ft. driveway and the fourth driveway which is requested to be
30 feet wide would be approximately 48 feet from the third driveway
and the Assistant City Manager's memo recommending the City Engineer's
recommendations be approved and staff directed to work with the owner
were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the
City Manager's recommendation, HOWARD KRUEGEL, was present and said
there were a few things that were brought out in this recommendation
that are not exactly right; they said there are a few violations,
that the driveway curb should be no closer than 11 feet; his property
line extends another 260 feet past that driveway; he would like to
have it as he presented it with a 101--ft. driveway. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Reid, this be laid over one week. There was discussion.
City Engineer Foster said he did not inspect the site, his department
reviewed the applicant's request and then tried to work out something
they thought would comply with the ordinance; he does not know whether
or not they talked with Mr. Kruegel. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Reid, the motion to lay over for one week be referred to staff and
they bring it back at the next meeting with a recommendation. There
was further discussion. MRS. HOWARD (OPAL) KRUEGEL was present and
said the City Engineer did not give this situation a very thorough
study; they submitted their request on a Friday afternoon and first
thing on Monday morning the letter had already been typed; she
does not feel they gave the problem any real study without going down
there and looking at the situation; we have a traffic hazard. Assis-
tant City Manager Stenberg asked Mr. Kruegel to contact him at his
earliest convenience and he will make arrangements to take a look.
Motion to lay over until meeting of February 5 carried by unanimous
vote.
REPORTS
Planning Department transmittal regarding VACATION OF PUBLIC WAY:
all or part of ARCADIA PLACE from the northerly line of 10th Street,
south a distance of 395 feet more or less and stating the Planning
Commission recommended that Arcadia Place from the northerly line of
loth Street, south a distance of 390 feet, more or less, not be
vacated but that an 8-ft. high chain link fence be installed along the
median for the entire length of said street and the Planning Directors
statement the City Attorney should review and comment on the legal
implications involved before Council takes final action on the total
issue; and a letter from Plaza Manor Associates requesting continuance
until first meeting in February in order that they might circulate
petitions, obtain witnesses and to be prepared to present adequate
protests to the vacation of Arcadia Place on east side of their
property were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said Council
has the Planning Commission's recommendation and also the request for
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continuance. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred
to the Cit Engineer and the Traffic Safet Committee for a stud on
runnin Arcadia across the drainer a ditch extendin it sout across
the drainage ditch; the Engineers will figure the costs and refer it
to the Traffic Safety Committee for their comments and th2_public
hearing on the vacation be set for Tuesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.,
(amended motion). There was discussion. ROY EDWARDS, 3010 E. l0th,
was present and asked if he did not just get through with a public
hearing? He was advised the Planning Commission has had a public
hearing; by law, there must be a public hearing before Council as
well. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said if the
Council finds there is a threat to public safety, Council can take
steps to regulate vehicular traffic on city streets; that is Councilts
legal power; as to what kind of temporary measure Council ought to
take, he has no opinion on that; that is something that should come
from the Engineering staff; he does not know whether Council
needs to to put a chain across the street or stop signs; there
was a report from the Chief of Police that advises Council of some
temporary measures; he is not sure on this. There was further dis-
cussion. City Attorney McLean said there is a second issue that he
does not have the answer to; if Council completely excludes vehicles
from coming out of the Plaza Manor onto public streets the driveways
were originally designed to serve, then there is the question as to
whether or not the Council has so substantially interferred with the
owners'right of access, it could constitute an act of condemnation;
if the answer is "yes Council has so substantially interferred with
the owners right of access," then Council has, in effect, condemned
their access away; the City could be obligated to pay monetary
damages; it would be speculation to think of what that amount of
money might be in dollars and cents; that is a very real factor here;
no staff analysis has ever been made of the consequences of physically
closing Arcadia Place; you have never made such an analysis. Motion
carried by unanimous vote, Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, the
Cit En ineer ut u a tem orar barricade of same t e that would
give immediate relief from traffic there but not interfere with fire
trucks in case of emergency until the public hearing on March 12.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Planning Department transmittal regarding LOT SPLIT (tentative parcel
map) on southwest corner of 8th Street and Euclid Avenue stating the
Planning Commission recommended this be approved subject to five
conditions recommended by staff was presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation,.
Carried by unanimous vote.
A Planning Department transmittal regarding the SCHEDULE OF CITY
COUNCIL MEEETING DATES at which MANDATORY ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
can be amended and stating the Planning Department recommended
adoption of the following schedule of meeting dates at which resolu-
tions approving amendments to the General Plan may be adopted by the
Council (schedule: March 12, 1974; July 9, 1974; November 12, 1974)
and that State law requires that the General Plan may be amended only
three times during the year was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Department's recommendation.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Planning Director's report and recommendation on SAN DIEGO COASTAL
REGIONAL COMMISSION'S public hearing January 25 regarding the "MARINE
ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION PLAN,
SAN DIEGO REGION" was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Waters, Council designate the staff to be at this public hearing on
January 25 and tell those people that we are completely against this
conservation plan in accordance with the Planning Director's five
points (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote.
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The TREASURER --FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month
ending December 31, 1973 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous
vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN WATERS said he has a request for a stop sign at 28th St.
and "F" Ave.; there used to be one in there before they improved the
street; the people in that area would like to see a stop sign put up
there. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, to refer this to the
Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN WATERS reported Boy Scout Troop 232 would like to know
what the City did with their camp ground; years ago they were
assigned or given a piece of property; it was discussed by prior
Councils; they would like to know if they still have that or has the
City sold it and where it is; and asked the Assistant City Manager to
investigate. Councilman Reid said the land was in the vicinity of
the golf course.
MAYOR MORGAN inquired about the status of a proposed 1911 Act Improve-
ment on Rachael between 16th and 20th; the City of San Diego and
National City completed one on Rachael between 20th and 24th; National
City was supposed to do something between 16th and 20th. City
Engineer Foster said he would have to check.
MAYOR MORGAN said he received a letter from Mr. Rindone about recre-
ation at National City Junior High; he wanted to meet with the City
Manager and work out something. Mr. Stenberg said his office re-
ceived a communication also; they will be in contact with a Mr.
Tucker, who is on the construction end of it; he will report to
Council as soon as some kind of agreement has been reached.
MAYOR MORGAN said/the National Award Homes were built on Division
and Euclid and 4th, they put in this stake fence at the rear of the
houses on the east side of Euclid; some people there want to put up
a 6-ft, fence; in two places, cars have run through that; and asked
Mr. Gerschler if that had to go through the Planning Commission.
Planning Director Gerschler said he would look into it and make a
report to Council; if he could not answer it, he would take it to
the Planning Commission. Vice Mayor Pinson said he has had reports
from the property owners that they think the City owns that fence.
Mayor Morgan said he checked on it and the City does not own the
fence, Vice Mayor Pinson said they want to be able to put gates in
there; one of the big complaints is the trees were planted along in
the parkway on Euclid there when that project was built; to be able
to water the trees, they must throw the hose over the high fence,
walk all the way down to the end of the block and walk back on the
sidewalk to water the trees; the trees are now dead because it has
been years since they have had water; he would like the Planning
Commission to check and see if they can put gates in there to be able
to have access to that street. Mayor Morgan said he has checked on
that fence and the City does not own it; it is on private property;
when the subdivision went in that was part of the thing; they could
not have any access to the property from off Euclid; they can't cut a
driveway in there; if we don't put up something we are going to look
in the back yard.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to authorize the City Manager to
study and bring back his recommendation for bids on a blinking light
at the Boys' Club at 14th and "D" as soon as possible. Carried by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said he gave each one of the Council a...usually he does
not recommend an appointment himself...Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Camacho, the Mayor be appointed to the Water Commission, Carried by
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Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:56 p.m.
Cit Clerk
City of National City, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City
of National City at the regular meeting of February 5, 1974.
EfNo corrections
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Corrections as noted below
Mayor, City ational City, California
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