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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 03-26 CC MIN106 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 26, 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, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Assist. City Engineer Hoffland, 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 Rev. Hubert Campbell, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meetin9 of March 19, 1974, be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said Council would take up the Proclamations & Presen tations and Oral Communications next and come back to the Public Hearings. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "Women of Achievement Week, April 1 through April 7." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mrs. Stivers and also recognized Edith Sherman Hughes, Sharon Voorhees and Marion Mosier as Women of Achievement. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS BARBARA STRAHAN was present and extended an invitation to a potluck installation dinner for the Community Action Council on April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Building. HEARINGS (Fhe hearing on proposed Amendment (A. 21-73) to zoning regulations to add thereto new "Landscaping and Maintenance Regulations," to adopted a "Street Tree and Parkway Study," to recommend adoption of a "Street Tree Ordinance" and to adopt "Guidelines for On -Site Landscaping," was listed on the agenda.) Planning Department trans mittals stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended the proposed National. City Landscape and Maintenance Ordinance be approved and that the Street Tree and Parkway Study be adopted; (2) the Planning Commission also recommended the "Guidelines for On -Site Landscaping be adopted, with the addition (minimum of 5' between center of trees and shrubs and edge of driveway, water meter or gas meter, and sewer laterals) requested by the Engineering Department; and (3) the Planning Director's suggestion that modifications for the "Landscaping and Street Tree" proposals to make them apply only to properties used for apartment houses, commercial and industrial uses were presented. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this item is on the agenda under "Public Hearings" in error; on February 19 the City Council closed the public hearing and directed that this matter be tabled for 30 days to bring back a staff report; this is not an item for public hearing. Planning Director Gerschler said he 3/26/74 107 suggested a modification to the regulations that would limit them only to apartment houses, commercial and industrial purposes. Councilman Reid said he would like to have about three weeks in order to study this before voting on it; he would like to talk with some people in this regard; he has received some pretty strong comments on this. Planning Director Gerschler said any property where landscaping is in a poor state of maintenance, after the adoption of the ordinance there is a 6-month period wherein maintenance is to be improved and thereafter it would be in viola- tion; in no case would it be in violation until the City first gives a 30-day notice; this was put in the ordinance to avoid unreasonably short notifications for landscaping maintenance. Mayor Morgan said he too received several calls on this but after he explained it to those concerned there was no problem at all; he sees no reason to rush it through if Councilman Reid would like more time. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, to lay this over and bring it back in three weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. The CONTINUED HEARING on INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE all or part of ARCADIA PLACE from the northerly line of 10th Street, south a distance of three hundred ninety feet (390') more or less was held at this time. The Planning Departmen transmittal stating the Plan- ning Commission recommended that Arcadia Place from the northerly line of 10th Street, south a distance of 390' more or less, not be vacated, but that an 8' high chain link fence be installed along the median for the entire length of said street; the City Engineer's memo giving design section and estimated cost of constructing Arcadia Place south of Plaza Boulevard and attaching Engineer's Drawing 626-B; the Assistant City Engineer's and Police Chief's memo stating they could find no objections to placing demountable posts across Arcadia Place adjacent to the north line of the central parking lot; if this is approved, "Not a Through Street" signs should be placed on both 10th and llth Streets and obstruction warning reflectors should be placed on the posts; the Assistant City Manager's memo in this regard; and an excerpt from the February 20, 1974 meeting minutes of the Traffic Safety Committee were presented. City Attor- ney McLean said he has the report of the City Engineer and the proposal Councilman Pinson made asfar as barricading the street in the middle of the block and posting "Not for Through Traffic" is an acceptable solution; if Council desires to adopt this proposal, the hearing should be closed and the proceedings to vacate Arcadia Place terminated and staff instructed to carry out the motion Mr. Pinson made last week. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the public hearinQ be closed and_go along with the recommendation by Councilman Pinson on Arcadia Place. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,443, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Julian H. and Guillermina Valdez)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,443 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,444, "RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CONDITION OF ROAD TO BE RELINQUISHED AND WAIVER OF NOTICE." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,444 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,445, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Charles G. Martin and Jennie Martin - This property is located in 1911 Act No. 161)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,445 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/26/74 108 RESOLUTION NO. 11,446, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CITY ACCOUNT NO. 28." (Approved by City Council 3/12/74.) Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolu- tion No. 11,446 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,447, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Tax Deed for Par. 557.-440-36, Agreement 6818 with County of San Diego)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,447 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (Resolution No. 11,448, "Resolution Approving the Application for Historic Preservation Grants -In -Aid Assistance," approved by City Council 3/19/74), was listed on Council agenda but was not pre- sented.) RESOLUTION NO. 11,449, "RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON NATIONAL AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH AND 16TH STREET, DISTRICT 4 AND ON NATIONAL AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH AND 22ND STREETS, DISTRICT 6." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,449 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,450, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 'M' AVENUE EXTENSION, SOUTH OF 9TH STREET, NORTH OF PLAZA BOULEVARD, CAL -.HOME DEVELOPMENT, INC." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11050 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said in conjunction with Item 17 under New Business on Council agenda concerning the opening of bids, he has determined that every bid that was submitted without an accompanying bid bond cannot be considered and that Council can either take the next low bidder who did supply a bid bond or reject all bids and rebid; the City Manager desires that this matter be returned to Council agenda next week for a report from the Department of Public Works; insofar as the two contracts mentioned in Item 17, they are in compliance with the specifications; those bids could be awarded. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to reject all bids and authorize the City Manager to go out to bid again and if he feels it should come back on next week's agenda, it be put on next week's agenda and go ahead with the bid, with the exception of the two items on Item 17 (amended motion). Assistant City Manager Stenberg said the City Attorney has indicated that in his opinion the City cannot accept any bids which did not come in with a bid bond; other bids were received with bid bonds; these are currectly being reviewed by the Director of Public Works; he had planned to bring this back next week with the Public Works Director's report; how- ever, if Council wishes to reject all bids but those listed in Item 17, then he will do so; if he goes out to bid again it will take another 6 weeks. There was discussion. Moved by Dalla, this item be held over for one week for the City Manager to come back after looking these things over. Died for lack of second. City Attorney McLean said you cannot have a conditional rejection of bids; you either reject all bids or award them; you cannot do it conditionally. There was further discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to table this one week. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported there is an apparent necessity to amend the ordinances to require merchants who conduct outdoor dis- play and sale of merchandise to get a special permit so the staff will be able to keep track of that activity; he would recommend Council instruct staff to prepare an ordinance with a modest fee to 3/26/74 109 cover the cost of administering such a permit. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $11,272.91 Traffic Safety 390.20 Park 867.94 Special Street 139.65 Sewer 122.10 Revenue Sharing 6,041.03 Bonita Center 14,999.63 Total $33,833.46 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Manager's memo recommending the 2/13/74 MINUTES of the LIBRARY BOARD be approved and filed (minutes attached) was pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter from Jerry Harris, Traffic Safety Committee Chairman, relative to changing PARKING from HORIZONTAL TO DIAGONAL ON Mc KINLEY, both east and west sides, between 19th and 23rd Streets ANDwest on20TH STREET between McKinley Avenue and Cleveland Avenue, south side only, stating the Traffic Safety Committee recommended the parking be changed with the condition that the work will not be done until street repairs, now in progress, are com- pleted; and the Assistant City Engineer's memo stating the widths of the streets are insufficient to allow diagonal parking on both sides; one diagonal line could be provided but this would have an adverse effect on trucks parking in the area were presented. Mayor Morgan said some people in the area asked for this; they would like to see diagonal parking on the south side of 20th St. only. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, 20th Street be diagonal parking on the south side only. Councilman Reid said that is a 50-ft. street; there is a lot of traffic, much of it trucks; he feels it is unsafe. Mayor Morgan said this street is 52-ft. wide from curb to curb; this has been done in other areas in National City. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said there is sufficient room for diagonal parking on one side of the street and regular parking on the other side of the street. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, diagonal parking not be put on either side of McKinley. Carried by unanimous vote. Letter from Jerry Harris, Traffic Safety Committee Chairman, requesting the City Manager meet with the Manager of the BOYS' CLUB for a SAFETY PROGRAM; and the Police Chief's memo stating that Liaison Officer Jacquot and Mr. J. Sutcliffe are in the process of setting up a safety program for Boys' Club members; the first traffic safety talk was on March 21, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. were presented. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said that he and the Police Chief wrote a letter recommending that the east side be red curbed and the west side be a green curb and that a fence be installed behind the curb to prevent people from running across the street there; this went to the Traffic Safety Committee and they held it over; it is the Traffic Safety Committee's report that is on the agenda tonight. There was discussion. Councilman Pinson said he would be in favor of eliminating the fence at this time and see how it goes. Moved by 3/26/74 110 Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to put in the red curbs and a sign, "No Stopping At Any Time" on the east side and green curb the west side, the Boys' Club side. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Mr. John R. Barnum, Westminister Financial Services, Inc., regarding RENEWAL OF PERMIT Nos. 342-44-45-46-47-54 issued by the Building Department and stating it has been 15 months since the permits were issued and the Building Department informed them this prevented them from renewing the permits without concurrence by Council; a memo from the Building and Housing Director stating it does not appear that a renewal of the subject building permits is justified and a memo from the Planning Director stating subject property would not comply with present zoning regulations were pre- sented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the request by Mr. Barnum, Westminister Financial Services be denied. JOHN BARNUM, Westminister Financial Services, 501 "H" St., Chula Vista, was present and said he met with Mr. Gerschler last Wednesday to dis-. cuss the zoning problems involved with this project; they were very slightly off on the amount of open space required under the new zoning regulations; Mr. Gerschler made some recommendations; he has redrawn plans; he was unable to get them to the Planning Department until 4:30 today. Mr. Barnum requested Council approve renewal of the permits contingent on approval by the Planning Department of the modifications and the plans conformance with the new zoning requirements. Planning Director Gerschler said he has not seen the plans and he cannot comment. Moved by Reid, to amend the motion and lay this over for one week. Died for lack of second. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. NEW BUSINESS The CONSENT CALENDAR, Items la through lg, were presented: (a) Letter from Chairman, Board of Supervisors, giving recommen- dations of the Council for the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization on (1) Gasoline Marketing Distribution Plan and (2) Proposed Budget for Fiscal 1974-75 Budget. (b) Letter from Citizens Committee for the Review of the San Diego County Charter stating its reasons for having been formed and advising that any organizations or individuals wishing to state a position on the questions, "(1) How many Supervisors should be elected to the Co. Bd. of Supervisors? (2) Should they be elected at large, by district, or a combination of these? (3) What should the term and duties of the Chairman be and how should he be selected?", may submit their position in writing, or if additional testimony is required, the Committee will schedule an appearnace. (c) Letter from Department of Fish & Gamstating their basic concern with projects in vicinity of Sweetwater River is to preserve fragments of habitat which remain at 225 acres and that they are receptive to proposals that they can support which will enable them to fulfill their overall obligations; also, suggested pursuing development of coalition between the several agencies proposing developments for the purpose of collectively purchasing or providing replacement habitat. (d) City Clerk's memo regarding public hearing by Local Agency Formation Commission to consider the proposed "Bradley Annexa- tion" to the City of National City, 4/1/74, 9:00 a.m., County Administration Center. (e) City Manager's recommendation 3/13/74 minutes of Library Board be approved and filed. (minutes attached) (f) Notice of public hearing of San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, 3/29/74, 9:30 a.m., 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. (g) Letter from Clerk of the Board of Supervisors regarding hearing 3/26/74 on the recommendation of the the Water Well Standards and be adopted. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 111 Director of Public Health that Cathodic Protection Well Standards Letters from METROPOLITAN SHOPPING SQUARE, INC. and PICNIC 'N CHICKEN, INC. requesting a special driveway permit at Euclid Avenue and 8th Street; a letter to Metropolitan Shopping Square, from National City Medical Group, Inc., whose parking lot is next door to Picnic 'N Chicken, stating they have no objections to the curb cut on the property line remaining on the property line rather than being moved 11' north as required in National City Ordinance No. 85; and the Assistant City Engineer's memo stating they have no objections to the placement of a driveway within 251 of another one provided the curb between them is painted red and parking is restricted were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Assistant City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Ronald Ballard, Real Property Office:, recommending he be allowed to PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY on 12th Street for 1911 Act Assessment District 161; Mr. Ballard's letter to Jerry Harris, Harris Realty, offering to purchase Assessors Parcels 557-410-02 and 557-410-03 (Plat attached) for $15,912.00 and Mr. Harris' signed acceptance, dated December 10, 1973, noted thereon; and the Assistant City Engineer's memo in this regard. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote, A communication from ALLAN H. COLMAN, ADMINISTRATOR, COUNTY ENVIRON- MENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, asking for a detailed expression of interest and possible need for a lease housing program and stating the local HUD office has been allocated 8,000 units of Sec. 23 lease housing for the Southern California area and he would like sufficient guidelines to make a presentation to the Board of Supervisors was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter from SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION requesting National City submit the name of an individual not later than April 1, 1974, to serve on the San Diego Transit Board and suggesting the representa- tive not be either an elected or appointed official or an employee of the City was presented. Mayor Morgan said he would like to appoint LOU SOTHRAS, 1237 "J" Avenue, to serve on this board. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's recom- mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from SUPERVISOR JACK WALSH requesting Council to take a position in support of the present ordinance on trapping smog - causing gas fumes and attaching articles from the March 13 and March 14 issues of the San Diego Union was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be filed. Councilman Pinson said this Council has already taken a position in this regard; a resolu- tion was passed opposing immediate installation of this smog device; the gas stations can't make a living now; now they are going to be asked to put $10,000 worth of equipment in their stations; so far, it appears they don't know whether or not it is going to work. Mayor Morgan said he feels politicians are over- stepping when they impose something that will cost $10,000 on these small service stations; there should be a better way of handling this thing; he has not checked this out thoroughly, however, he feels, at this point, it may not be justified. SHARON REED, from the office of the Board of Supervisors, was present and urged Council to support the present Ordinance and answered questions regarding the price and efficiency of equipment the service stations will be required to install. Councilman Reid questioned the avail- ability of the systems. Ms. Reed said they have 12 station that 3/26/74 112 have this equipment; technically, as of April 1, all gas stations which have not filed application for approved systems will be defying the law. Motion to file carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. The Assistant City Engineer's memo regarding State Department of Transportation Policy and Procedures for implementation of the FEDERAL AID URBAN (FAU) SYSTEM and recommending National City support this policy and procedure statement was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 8, dated March 8, 1974, with the City Manager's recommendations noted thereon was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendations on Bulletins No. 8 and 9. (The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin No. 9, dated March 15, 1974, with the City Manager's recommendations noted thereon.) Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Memo from the DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING recommending the domestic flat rate of $250 per month be applied to property at 1024 West 24th Street as provided in Section 3(a) 2 of City Ordi- nance No. 1069 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this recommendation be denied. Carried by the following vote, to -- wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. A letter from FANAD TAME and KENNETH JOHNSON, NATIONAL CITY IMPORTS, 1010 National Avenue, requesting a temporary permit to use an approved mobile trailer at 1010 National Avenue, as a temporary office; and the Building & Housing Director's memo recommending the request be granted subject to 8 conditions were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Building & Housing Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Ellen Hallack, NAVAL RESERVE AUXILIARY, requesting no --fee permit to conduct a rummage sale on April 6, 1974 and the License Collector's recommendation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Item 12 request by Naval Reserve Auxiliary and Item 13 be approved. (Item 13. a request by National Multiple Sclerosis Society for permit to conduct fund raising campaign from May 12 through June 16, 1974 and the license Collector's recommendation the request be granted.) Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Pat Needham, Chairman, 27TH ANNUAL MAYTIME BAND REVIEW requesting the City advertise in the official program and stating the circulation has doubled since three years ago, yet there has been no rate increase and attaching a copy of the page bought by the City last year with a notation that price for inside front cover is $400 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, to do as Council did last year and take the inside front cover for $400. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by Thomas Smith, Jr., 1911 East 12th Street, for REFUND of $100 PERFORMANCE BOND and the Engineering Department's notation that final inspection on March 20, 1974, was okay was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be granted and also Item 16. (Item 16. A request by Mrs. Sarah Villalpando for refund of 100 bond and $13 permit fee and the Assistant City Engineer's memo stating Council waived requirements for sidewalk construction at 37 North "U" Avenue and recommending the $100 bond be refunded but the $13 permit be retained.) Carried by unanimous vote. 3/26/74 113 The City Manager's memo regarding the opening of BIDS on 1973-74 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT purchases stating irregularities in some of the bids are being analyzed by the Public Works Department and City Attorney; two bids meet all of the requirements and he recommended purchase contract be awarded to NORM PRESSLEY TRUCK CENTER for one new diesel truck -tractor with 5th wheel and trailer package in the amount of $14,488.70 and purchase contract be awarded to MISSION FORD TRACTORS, INC. for purchase of one new industrial wheel -type tractor in the amount of $11,400 and a memo from the Director of Public Works in this regard were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG recommended the City Council schedule a Council Conference at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, to discuss new procedure regarding REAL PROPERTY POLICY AND PROCEDURE. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. City Attorney McLean said this will be held in the conference room on this floor and is open to the public. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG recommended Council reaffirm a Council Conference, for 4:00 p.m., tomorrow in the Administrative Conference Room with the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommenda- tion. City Attorney McLean said this meeting is open to the public. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Council approve bleachers for 600 seats for the MAYTIME BAND REVIEW to be placed where Mrs. Hughes' Committee requests they be set up for May 4. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN REID said he and City Manager Osburn were at 241 35th Street, Buildings B and C, regarding the request for a LOADING ZONE; the reason for the request is to prevent large.txucks parking on the opposite side of the street and remaining there for days; they would like a time limit of 30 minutes or an hour, but no longer. Councilman Pinson said this would be setting a precedent in this industrial park. Moved by Reid, to approve this one -hour loading zone. Motion died for lack of second. MERRELL WATTS, Redevelopment Agency, was present and said the Redevelopment plans state there will be no loading or unloading on public streets; he wonders if this is not a bad standard to set on 35th Street. There was discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be tabled until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN REID said Mr. Crane of Delgado Terrace has invited all the City Officials out to Saturday's opening of the Park; he has a little problem with marking the basketball court and handball court; he does not know how this is done; he does not have the paint. Moved by Reid, the City send someone out there and mark the ball court for these people. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan said this is private property and it is hard for him to vote for the City to get involved with private property. COUNCILMAN REID said orders went out whereby any tree in this City, if it raises the sidewalk one-half inch, the tree is to be taken out and there is supposed to be some sidewalk work done. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, this order be rescinded and get those trees back and where dangerous conditions exist take blacktop and smooth if off for the time being so it will not be dangerous, fix 3/26/74 114 this so it is not dangerous without going out and cutting down trees. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the last two rows in the Council Chambers be designated and signs posted for people who would like to smoke during the Council meetings. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said at the last Council meeting, March 19th, Council asked the City Manager to look into the possibility of LICENSING MOTION PICTURE PROJECTIONISTS; they have reviewed the Los Angeles licensing ordinance and discussed this with the Director of Building and Housing who has reviewed the present ordinances; they conclude, based upon a report by the Building and Housing Director that there is no particular advantage at this time to license projectionists; sections of the ordinance relating to motion picture projection equipment and rooms for professional type projectors may have some merit, however, these requirements are basically safety type regulations and are covered under the Building Code. LOUIS STRAHAN, 1135 East 30th, was present and said there are a few things other than safety that goes into this; they are trying to protect their jobs in a way; he understands from Senator Mills that there is a bill in the State Senate now in this regard; it has not passed yet. MARY SIMPSON, American Legion Post 255, was present and requested permission to sell poppies May 17th and 18th in National City. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, they be allowed to sell poppies. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:33 p.m. ty Clerk City of Natio 1 City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the Gty Council of the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of April 2, 1974. 'No corrections [2] Corrections as noted below Mayor, ity o ational City, California 3/26/74