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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
February 12, 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,
Gerschler, Assistant City Engineer Hoffland, McLean, Osburn,
Stenberg.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Osburn. Mayor Morgan requested a half minute of silent prayer in
memory of City Engineer Foster. The Reverend Philip Larson, First
Congregational Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 5, 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
BERNARD TRAGER, 516 E. 24th St., was present and said Mission Cable
TV, who has the franchise to serve the City, are not providing
adequate service; you must be within 200' of their junction boxes or
boosters to have their service; this would preclude about 25% of the
City residents; one other case he has permission to present is
representing the VFW Post 4630; they have been unable to get cable
TV for a new Color TV set they are installing for sporting events,
news and entertainment since they do not fall within the confines
of this 200'; all the promises the Cable TV people have made
about serving the City are not being kept. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Camacho, this complaint be referred to the City Manager to con-
tact the TV cable people. Carried by unanimous vote.
JOHN ATHERTON, Attorney at Law, was present and said he represents
homeowners on Peach Blossom Ave. regarding the drainage situation;
he requested Council authorize the City Attorney and the City
Manager to enter into negotiations with him in behalf of the property
owners to see if the situation can be satisfied and take some action
against the City of San Diego and the contractor causing the problem.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
RAYMOND KENNY, owner of property at 1803 E. 24th St., was present
and said in regard to the third resolution on the agenda (Res. 11,306,,
"Resolution Declaring Intent to Hold a Public Hearing to Ascertain
Whether the Maintaining of Motor Vehicles at 1920 East 24th Street
Constitutes a Public Nuisance Which Should be Abated."), there is no
other street so filthy; he has lost over $1,000 in rent when he
directs people upto see his property near this address; people call
him back and say it is a ghetto; he cannot afford to lost this kind
of money. Mr. Kenny said it is not just 1920, it is 1910 and 1932
that are also filthy, also other buildings there. Mayor Morgan
asked Planning Director Gerschler if he got all the homes up there
that should be taken care of? Planning Director Gerschler said the
only one included in the resolution is 1920; his office can make an
investigation of the other two and bring Council a report.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented
to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,306, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL
AGREEMENT (8th and "C" Avenue, United Methodist Church)." Moved by
Reid, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 11,306 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,307, "COMBINATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND
UNDER $2,500." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No.
11,307 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,308, "RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE MAINTAINING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT
1920 EAST 24TH STREET CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE WHICH SHOULD BE
ABATED." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,308
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,309, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT COMMITTEE AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ADMINISTER THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 . " Planning Director's memo and
"Background and Guidelines for Environmental Impact Review" attached)
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,309 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,310, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM
THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO THE SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR
RESTORATION WORK ON GRANGER HALL." The City Manager recommended
$3,987 be deposited with Western Lumber Company with authorization
to pay through a controlled fund account. (Two bids were received
for re -roofing Granger Hall.) Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,310 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,311, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER OF WORK."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No, 11,311 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,312, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
EXPENDITURE." City Attorney McLean said this is $70 covering the
annexation fee on Sweetwater Heights. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Waters, Resolution No. 112312 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote,
RESOLUTION NO. 11,313, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 3 (Euclid Avenue Between 22nd Street and 24th Street)."
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,e1e be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be presented to
Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous ote.
City Attorney McLean said the ordinance for introduction is presented
as an urgency ordinance, and Council can adopt it tonight if it so
desires.
ORDINANCE NO. 1408 (a 42/74) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (To
Impose an Open Space Overlay Zone on Property Located at the South-
westerly Corner of Newell and 24th Street) ." RICHARD RYPINSKI ,
Attorney at Law, was present and said he is representing the State
of California in regard to this ordinance; this piece of land is
vested in the State of California; he suggested it would be to the
best interest of both the State and the City of National City if
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there were a consultation with counsel regarding what is really
happening on this piece of property; it is being downzoned to "open
space" zone; in the privacy of an executive session Council might
consult with the City Attorney as to the power of National City, as
to what can be done to the zoning of land. Mr. Rypinski said, talk-
ing as an attorney for the State of California, there are two
problems here: the City Attorney will probably advise Council that
there is nothing wrong with downzoning, providing certain conditions
are met (one being that the property not be made valueless but left
with some economic value and another that the zoning be totally
consistent with the General Plan); Council may find that what is
being done to the State land by the overlay zone leaves it without
economic value...and suggested to avoid the expense of litigation to
the State and the City that Council consult with the City Attorney
before action is taken. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Pinson, Council adopt this Ordinance 1408 (2/12/74) by
title only; this is an emergency ordinance. There was further dis-
cussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Waters.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be presented to
Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1409 (2/;/74-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (]ZC-.
16-73, to rezone from R-4-PD H-35 (Residential Planned Development
with 35 feet height limit overlay) to R-1 (Single Family Residence)
the R-4-PD, H-.35 zoned properties south of 4th Street between Thelma
Way and Shell Avenue.' (Hearing before City Council 1/8/74) Moved
by Pinson, seconded by Waters, Ordinance No. 1409 (2/5/74-1) be
adopted. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1411 (2/6/74-3) , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALI FORNIA , AMENDING NATIONAL CITY ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 962,
TO ALLOW A VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN THE M-4 INDUSTRIAL ZONE AND TO
ALLOW SMALL DOMESTIC ANIMAL CLINICS IN THE C-2 ZONE." (Hearing
before City Council 1/8/74,) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
Ordinance No, 1411 (3/5/;4..2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1410 (2/5/74..2) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
CZC--14-73, to rezone from C-3-.A (General Commercial) to R-4-PD
(Residential Planned Development) the Assemblies of God property
between 'M' and 'Nt Avenues south of 9th Street.' (Hearing before
City Council 1/15/74.) Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho,
Ordinance No. 1410 (2/6/74-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Park
Retirement
Gas Tax No. 2106
Trust and Agency
Drainage
Sewer
TOPICS
Total
$10,576.71
242.42
546.56
27,475.09
284.00
1,204.10
5,735.52
252.19
14,424.48
$60,741.07
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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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Clerk's memo in regard to petition requesting INSTALLATION
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS at intersection of 8TH STREET AND "E" AVENUE and
PLAZA BOULEVARD AND "E" AVENUE and attaching a typed copy of the
petition prepared by the City Clerk's office was presented. City
Manager Osburn said he would like to make this report next week.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this item be tabled one week.
Assistant City Manager Stenberg was asked if the walkway over Plaza
Boulevard and the walkway over 8th Street are being studied and
said they are attempting to get a preliminary cost estimate on a
pedestrian overpass (a laminated beam type arrangement, a wooden
structure, a good 6-ft. wide). Carried by unanimous vote. In
answer to an inquiry about a blinking light that the children could
turn on, Mr. Stenberg said the only blinking light on which estimates
are being secured (they may have them by this time) is the one in
front of the Boys' Club;...preliminary estimates on it are from
$3,000 to $5,000.
NEW BUSINESS
The CONSENT CALENDAR, Items la through li, were presented:
(a) Letter from San Diego County Purchasing Department stating that
from 1/31/74 to 2/15/74, Shell Oil will be the supplier of
gasoline and effective 2//6/74, Standard Oil will be obligated
to supply gasoline (price undetermined at this time).
(b) Notice of hearing before the County Board of Supervisors on a
proposed ordinance providing for adoption of the Well Standards
Ordinance.
(c) City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of Army Corps of Engineers
notice of amendment to and copy of the original public notice
concerning the need for an Environmental impact Statement
covering the water -oriented development in Huntington Harbour.
(d) City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of the following notices
from the Army Corps of Engineers: (1) Application by City of
Oxnard to dredge accumulated material deposited in Oxnard
Marina by January -February 1973 floods; (2) Application by
Coronado Landmark, Inc., Santa Ana, to construct a 430' rock
riprap protection on west bank of Grand Caribe Island at
Coronado Cay.
(e) Application by Radio Cab Co., Inc. for renewal of eight taxicab
permits and City Manager's notation that the number requested
is the same as last year.
(f) Letter of appreciation from National City Chapter of American
Field Service for assistance received.
(g) City Manager's memo listing 5 items on file with the City Clerk:
(1. Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego,
dated 1/4/74, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity
of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 12/31/73, and
average monthly water deliveries in cfs by Authority to member
agencies for fiscal year 1973-74; 2. Memorandum from San Diego
County Water Authority, San Diego, dated 12/31/73, reporting
Authority operations for the month of Dec.; 3. Minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board of Directors, San Diego County
Water Authority, dated 12/13/73; 4. Certificate of Insurance
from the Travelers Insurance Co. insuring National City Em-
ployee's Credit Union for special event in Kimball Park
Community Building; 5. Letter from San Diego County Water
Authority, San Diego, enclosing tabulations showing changes in
quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 1/31/74,
and average monthly water deliveries in cfs by Authority to
member agencies for fiscal year 1973-74.)
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(h) City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of certificate of publica-
tion in the San Diego Daily Transcript of "Notice of Intention
to Circulate Initiative Petition." (Attached: Copy of
Certificate of Publication.)
(i) City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of notice that Western
Union Telegraph Co. has filed an application with the Calif.
Public Utilities Commission to revise its rates and regulations
applicable to public message telegram and money order services.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A letter from Shirley A. Ferrill, Secretary, FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH, requesting NO -FEE PERMIT to conduct a Rummage Sale on
February 8 and 9 at the Church and the License Collector's recommen-
dation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Waters, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A letter from Hilda Taubkin, Area Director, CITY OF HOPE, requesting
a permit to conduct HOUSE--TO-HOUSE SOLICITATION for funds on June 9,
1974 and the License Collector's recommendation this request be
granted were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in
favor of the License Collector's recommendation. Carried by
unanimous vote.
A letter from Kerry Cittel, Fund Raising Secretary, CEDU FOUNDATION,
INC., applying for a SOLICITATION PERMIT for the month of March and
attaching the names and addresses of solicitors for 1974 and the
License Collector's recommendation the request be granted with a re-
evaluation to be made on any future requests were presented. Moved
by Pinson, seconded by Waters, this be denied. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan.
Nays: Reid.
A communication from P. W. Pepper, President, PEPPER INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED, requesting that PARKING ON McKINLEY AVENUE in certain
areas be changed from horizontal to DIAGONAL; this covers both the
east and west sides between 19th and 23rd Streets and west on 20th
Street between McKinley Avenue and Cleveland Avenue, south side only,
was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be referred
to Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 5, dated
February 1, 1974, with the City Manager's recommendations noted
thereon was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this
be filed. There was agreement that one item be considered separately:
SB 90, Page 51, regarding permanent freeze of homeowner's assessed
value at the 1973 level. There was discussion in regard to loss of
homes because evaluation and taxes get up so high, as high as pay-
ments on homes; it would not hurt to have a freeze on the increases
to evaluations of homes; last year they went up and they are
scheduled to go up again next year. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Pinson, SB 90 be supported by this Council (for owner --occupied,
single-family homes). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Motion to filed
carried by unanimous vote.
Application of CHARLES W. FINLEY, 337 East Second Street, for REFUND
of $100 performance bond (approved by Engineering Department) was
presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of Mr.
Finley's request, Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from L. O. Neely, President, PALM HOMES, INC., requesting
REFUND of building permit in the amount of $217.82, plus electrical
and plumbing permit in the amount of $15.50 and Building & Housing
Director Biggs' recommendation $184.00 permit fees be refunded to
Palm Homes (Park Fund $75.00; Building Permit $94.00 and Plumbing
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Permit $15.50) were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
in favor of the Building and Housing Director's recommendation.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Manager's memo regarding request by JOE R. CRAIN for REFUND
of $35.21 building permit fee and stating the building permit was
taken out to develop neighborhood playground in Delgado Terrace (the
refund to Mr. Crain for distribution to the property owners in the
area) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor
of Joe R. Crain. Carried by unanimous vote.
STEP INCREASES for eligible employees approved by Department Heads
and the City Manager (MARY ANN DE LEON Building & Housing; ALMA
CARAET and NANCY MARSTELLER, Planning; EDWARD T. DEESE, ARLENE HUTH,
MICHAEL McMULLEN, ROBERT O'NEILL and GEORGE SEVERANCE, Police
Department; KENNETH JOYCE, Fire Department) were presented. Moved
by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from HAZEL I. STOCKMAN, Director of Community Development
requesting RETIREMENT, effective March 1, 1974 and stating that on
February 11 she will have worked for the City 22 years was presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Council accept Mrs. Stockman's
request for retirement and all honors be iven her for her to awl �.
service. Mayor Morgan said Mrs. Stockman has done a fine job for
the City; she has come through the ranks to Planner and is now
working on applications to the Federal Government for money; she has
done a good job; when she has a problem she does not call people on
the phone but gets in her car and drives out to talk to the people;
she is a good public relations employee; he hates to see her retire.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Manager's memo attaching 1/16/74 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES and stating Council action was requested for Items a, e, g,
and i under "New Business" was presented. Vice Mayor Pinson said
on Item b (Old Business) the 25 MPH was denied by the Traffic
Safety Committee; he feels that if traffic slows down it might be...
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to post this 25 MPH. Carried
by unanimous vote. Mgypr organ said on Item e, they are going to
put 2-hr. parkingom V" Avenue to the banjo; and asked if the
people have been notified of this? Assistant City Manager Stenberg
said he does not attend these meetings and does not know; this was
the subject of a previous discussion before the TSC; there are
actually two items here: the "no parking" at the end of the cul-de-
sac or the end of the street...Councilman Waters said he did not
make this request. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid to "a", "g" and "i" and hold "e" until all the ' approve
people in this neighbor-
hood
have been notified of this proposed 2-hr. parking. Carried by
unanimous vote.
A communication from R. B. James, Coordinator, LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY,
County of San Diego, regarding reorganization of the SOUTH BAY COURT
SYSTEM, stating a tentative plan was adopted but statutes require
public hearings be held before a final decision is made and that he
would like to meet with the City Council in order to answer any
questions was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, City
Manager Osburn check with Mr. James and find out when he would like
to speak. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from the COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION attaching
draft of resolution on a proposed amendment to CPO Joint Powers
Agreement and stating the proposed Amendment No. 1, Revision 2
allows Board members, where there is no conflict, to receive $50 a
meeting to defray expense of attending CPO meetings was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Waters. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said in the
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case of Councilman Reid, he would have to turn the $50 in; he is a
paid City Councilman; this would go to someone who did not have that
sort of sponsorship or salary; there is legislation sponsored to
solve this problem; it is still before the Legislature.
The matter of REVIEW OF THE FEE PROVISIONS of Ordinance No. 1122 was
presented on request of Vice Mayor Pinson...review of fee provisions --
particularly TAXICABS. Vice Mayor Pinson said the maximum business
license fee is $650....even if they are making one million dollars
gross; Mr. Lee R. Moore, Vice President, Diamond Cab Company, who
is present tonight pays $2,400 a year in license fees; that seems
a little out of line when the other business operators do not have
to pay that much money; he would like to see it reduced to the
maximum limit on the gross income; he understands the reasons for
licensing individual cabs; we do not want the City overflowing with
taxicabs; Mr. Moore has 48 cabs licensed in this City; he cannot
bring in that 49th cab because it is not licensed here; it appears
he is being penalized. LEE R. ARE, Diamond Cab Company, was
present and said he thinks that rather than reduce the fee per unit,
there should be a maximum fee that is paid similar to the $650 for
the ten million gross that Wards, for instance, would pay; the cab
industry as far as he can see pays a larger business fee permit than
the entire shopping center; it is close to $4,000 that the taxi
industry pays for business permits; he would like to see it doubled
for people who have no business office in National City; they do not
do business from National City; there is precedent for this; Imperial
Beach has such a requirement; he pays double down there; the cab
industry is the only public transportation not currently subsidized
by any form of government; he does not know how long this can con-
tinue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to refer this to the
City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Camacho said
there is another business here in National City that pays $5,000 and
that is the Swap Meet.
A letter from Al Alvarado, SOUTH REGION PONY, BOYS' BASEBALL,
INCORPORATED, requesting NO -FEE USE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING on March
30, 1974, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and permission to serve
alcoholic beverages (applicationfor special facility use permit
involving sale of alcoholic beverages and food and facility use
permit forms attached) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Camacho, in favor of the South Region Pony's request. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES by MRS. WINIFRED MAE RAMIREZ, 1425 Grove Street,
attaching a sketch of the area was presented. Moved by Waters, in
favor of Mrs. Ramirez's request. Motion died for lack of second.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this claim be denied and
referred to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to -
wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. There
was discussion.
The RESIGNATION of TEDDY TAFOYA from the Planning Commission was
presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Mrs. Tafoya's
resignation be accepted and the appropriate honors be given her for
her service, City Manager Osburn said he was not advised as to why
Mrs. Tafoya resigned; she gave him the letter of resignation which
appears on the Council agenda tonight. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan recommended the appointment of CONNIE MANESE, 2542 East
Second, to fill out Teddy's unexpired term. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Waters, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried
by unanimous vote.
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REPORTS
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he received a report from Mr. Hoffland that
the west one-half of RACHAEL can be constructed under a 1911 ACT;
they could have a report to the City Council by February 26, 1974
setting the hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Council
instruct the City Engineer to prepare the plans and set hearings for
the 1911 Act. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has a report from Mr. Hoffland, the
Acting City Engineer, that the HIGHLAND AVENUE and SECOND STREET
situation almost warrants a TRAFFIC SIGNAL by the last traffic count;
an outside consultant is studying intersections on Highland between
Division and 24th Street; he will have recommendations in the near
future as to whether or not lights should be put in; they will
report to Council.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has a report from Building and Housing
recommending approval (subject to_conditions) of a TEMPORARY MOBILE
TRAILER to be used by a trucking company which has purchased the
site (415 West 30 Street); they need a larger office; they have to
appear before the PUC tomorrow and will need Council approval prior
to going before the Public Utilities Commission to get their site
change approved. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be
approved with the conditions stipulated by Mr. Biggs. There was
discussion. ROBERT HART, LEE WAY MOTOR FREIGHT, INC., was present
and said they are presently located in San Diego; they were granted
permission by the Interstate Commerce Commission to service San
Diego County from Los Angeles; for the last two years they have, in
effect, been running freight into San Diego, breaking it at this
property on 30th Street, which is the Coast Delivery Company's
property. Mr. Hart displayed a plot plan of the lot, the location
of the building on the lot and indicated the location of the
proposed temporary office facility and said there are about 4 acres
of land with ample parking; they intend to extend the existing
building; they are parking no trucks on the street. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has a note from the City Clerk
week Council referred the CLAIM OF RONALD JOHN GONZALES to
Attorney and although it was stated it had been previously
it had not been; he recommended it be denied at this time.
by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager
mendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
that last
the City
denied,
Moved
's recom-
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said a notice was received today that MRS. DORO-
THY L. HUMPHREY fell on the sidewalk on "B" Avenue, between loth and
12th Streets, on December 12, 1973, at 4:30 p.m.; the City has no
report of this incident; he recommends it be referred to the City
Attorney for denial. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of
the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN REID requested a TRAFFIC COUNT on OLIVE STREET where the
new section comes in there, the extension of Paradise Hills. City
Manager Osburn said Engineering could run a traffic count there as
soon as their instruments are available; they are in use at this
time. Acting City Engineer Hoffland asked how long a count...they
generally set up for one week. It was agreed there would be a one
week traffic count on Olive just south of Plaza Boulevard.
COUNCILMAN REID said TREES are breaking the sidewalks at 2324 Melrose;
there is a blind man who does not pay tax...is exempt from all tax;
the City should not move the tree and then tell him he must fix
several hundred dollars worth of cement. Moved by Reid, seconded by
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Waters, the City pay the bill. Carried by unanimous vote. Council-
man Reid said all that area should be taken care of. There was
discussion in regard to the study of the area trees; whether or not
there will be sidewalks or curbs in that area if something is not
done soon,. Mr. Stenberg said the last time this was discussed it
was indicated the Street Tree and Parkway Committee would go out
there to see the trees; two areas have been referred to them by the
Council; there is a completed report on one; the second area just
given to them on January 15 covers the area north of Division St.,
between Euclid and Harbison; this is a fairly large area and reports
have not yet been received. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to
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authorize the Manager to take out the trees in the area between Palm
and Harbison and 4th and the north City limits that are endangering
the sidewalks and curbs and start as soon as possible. Carried by
unanimous vote.
C3OUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked if Council will NAME the SWEETWATER HEIGHTS
PARK? City Manager Osburn said he has no recommendation. Councilman
Waters said at the meeting today of the Bicentennial Committee it was
suggested it be named "The National City Heritage Park;" there was
also mention of a contest within the schools. Councilman Reid said
why not have a contest up there on the hill (Sweetwater Heights) for
the youngsters up there to name the park.
COUNCILMAN WATERS said the SENIOR CITIZENS were promised a MINI. -BUS
in five days; and asked where we stand on this project? City Manager
Osburn said he was not at Council meeting at the time it was promised;
as far as he knows, the motion was made to buy this along with the
rest of the equipment. There was discussion.
COUNCILMAN WATERS asked what happened to the idea of the ADULT
SUPERVISORS being considered for (school) CROSSWALKS? Mr. Stenberg
said they have discussed this with a representative of the Super-
intendent of Schools; the County Counsel has said they cannot
participate other than to the extent of furnishing the equipment;
the City is in the process of hiring the crossing guards; this was
more than was indicated to Council when this was reported last time;
it was their understanding that Council wanted them to move ahead;
and, even though the schools cannot hire these people, they have
started recruiting them at an hourly rate of $2.25 for four locations;
a total of 4 regular people and 2 backups or alternates for each
location; for three hours daily in three periods (morning, noon, and
afternoon) .
VICE MAYOR PINSON spoke in regard to the PUC order effective 30
January, saying one item on this order (and he is assuming this is
law) covers "the outdoor advertising and decorative lighting;" and
asked if the City has inspection and enforcement criteria set up at
this time for this? City Attorney McLean said the matter would be
handled by the utilities themselves.
MAYOR MORGAN said about a year or a year and one-half ago Mr. Reid
asked for the AIR CONDITIONING in the COMMUNITY BUILDING; again
there is Revenue Sharing money that is not being used; it is for the
Public Works and is not going to be spent. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Camacho, to authorize the City Manager to prepare plans
and specifications and get bids and put in the air conditioning.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said for the last two or three years Council has tried
to get the UTILITIES OFFICES back in the City. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Waters, to authorize the City Attorney to file a com-
plaint with the PUC to have these offices put back in the City.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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MAYOR MORGAN said City Attorney McLean has been working on the plans
for the zoo. City Attorney McLean said an appointment with a repre-
sentative of the San Diego Zoo was cancelled due to a death in the
family of one of the representatives; they are now checking to re-
establish their appointment schedule. Mayor Morgan asked if the
(new recreation) building will interfere with the zoo? City Attorney
McLean said no. There was further discussion regarding when they
can get started on this project; the problem of planning;...expensive
maintenance of the animals, etc.
COUNCILMAN WATERS said this morning he mailed his brochure; it has
not hit the market yet; there must be a leak at the Post Office or
in one of his committees' because the brochure which will be
received in tomorrows mail will say, "I will work to get back the
utilities offices, such as the telephone company, the water company
company..." it has not even broken the news
these items have been worked on for two or three Mayor heMerthinksgan said
is time to years; it
get something done; as long as he is mayor he will
continue to work for the progress of the City.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 8:41 p.m.
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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 19, 1974.
121/No Corrections
Corrections as noted below
Mayor, City o?, ational City, California
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