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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
May 21, 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. cAsi.
Council members present: Camacho, Da11a, Pinson, Reid, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials presents Campbell, Gersch-
ler, Asst. City Engr. Hoffland, McLean, Stenberg.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst. City
Manager Steenberg followed with invocation by the Rev. Phillip Larson,
First Congregational Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 142 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR MORGAN recommended the following appointments: Mrs, Lorna
Harris reappointment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board;
Richard Knutson and Mrs. Connie Manese (both reappointments) to the
Planning Commission; and Robert W. Daily, Sr., 815 Ethel Place to
the San Diego Transit Corporation. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, the _appointments be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATION BY C.P.O. ON PROGRESS OF GENERAL PLAN
STUART SHAFFER, Comprehensive Planning Organization, was present and
reported on the Regional General Plan ("A Comparison of the Alter-
natives"); Mr. Shaffer showed slides primarily relating to mass
transportation alternatives, Mr. Shaffer commented on each slide
presentation.
PRESENTATION
GEORGE LANGFORTH, So. California Yo-Yo Champion, was present and
demonstrated the skills which won his first place in ccxmpetition.
Mayor Morgan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to George Lang-
forth and stated this demonstration is twos -fold; George may need
some financial help to attend the California competition and he will
let Council know about this later.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Claude Page! SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORP" was present and displayed and
explained a map showing proposed new bus routes and extensions of
routes as requested by the City. Asst. City Manager Stenberg re-
ported he, the Mayor, and Mr. Page met and discussed the routes;
there is sufficient money in SB 325 funds for this and the Transit
Corp. has submitted a proposed agreement for Council approval.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be presented by,
title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO, 11,500, "RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORA-
TION FOR PROPOSED BUS SERVICE IN NATIONAL CITY FOR 1974-75 FISCAL
YEAR." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,1 500
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to
Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,487, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (PARADISE DRIVE, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
161)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,487
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,488, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (PALM AVENUE, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 161)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,488 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO, 11,489, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (10TH STREET, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 161)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,489 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,490, "DEDICAT ION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (8TH STREET, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 161)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11, 490 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,491, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (12TH STREET, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 161)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,491 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,492, "A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11,113 APPROVING THE SALARY
PLAN, ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL CLASS IF ICAT IONS AND ADOPTING SALARY
SCHEDULES FOR THE 1973-74 FISCAL YEAR." Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Camacho, Resolution No. _11,492 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,493, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (10TH STREET,
11TH STREET, 12TH STREET, IR* AVENUE,, PARADISE DRIVE AND PALM AVENUE,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 161)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalia,
Resolution No. 11t493 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,494, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (LA SIESTA WAY, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 182)."
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11 494 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,495, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (NATIONAL
CITY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER)," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No, 11,495 be adopted. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,, Dallas Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Ab-
stain: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO, 11,496, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-
STALLATION OF SIDEWALK AT 1803 DIVISION STREET (DAVID AND GLORIA
SANDOVAL) . " Moved by Reid, seconded by Camachol Resolution No.
11,496 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,497, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH
THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (DAVID AND GLORIA SAN--
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Moved by Dalla= seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,497 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 111498, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF WILSON AVENUE, SOUTH OF 28TH STREET
AND NORTH OF 30TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 11,498 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,499, "RESOLUT ION APPROVING LOT SPLIT LS-4-74
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP) ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 16TH
STREET BETWEEN EUCLID AND ORANGE AVENUES (L.O. NEELEY)." Moved by
Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,499 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson asked if the City Manager could
write to Assemblyman Deddeh to work out something on the state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,500, (See Paragraph 1$ Page 166),
RESOLUTION NO. 11,501, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL FACILITY USE
PERMIT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE
NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, Resolution No. 11,501 be adopted. Carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Reid. Nays: None.
Abstain: Morgan.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dallas the ordinance be presented for
second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1428 (5/14,/74), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO,
827 REGULATING TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION UPON PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance
No. 1428 0AA4/74) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY «- None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presened
General Fund $12,949.04
Traffic Safety 7,504.21
Park 11,021.09
Gas Tax 2106 245.50
Special Street 717.60
Drainage 70 435.43
Revenue Sharing 1,999.25
Sewer 57.50
TOPICS 258.10
Bonita Center-Redev. 2,500.00
Total $44, 687.72
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants
drawn, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho$
Dallas Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $130,435.14
for the period ending May 151 1974 was presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Reidy the payroll be approved. Carried by the following
votes to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dana, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A memorandum from the City Manager in regard to the NAMING of
SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK (stating Resolution No, 11,071 dedicates and
names Sweetwater Heights Park -Playground and that the April 17, 1973
Council Minutes contain the request of the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors that the park be named American Bicentennial Park)
and asking if Council wishes to proceed with a third name was pre-
sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to table this one
week and bring a report. Vice Mayor Camacho asked why the (park
development) work hasn't begun. Asst. City Manager Stenberg stated
the contractor is in process of securing playground equipment.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items la -lc) was presented:
a. Letter from Chamber of Commerce commending Council for its
endorsement and support of Mr. Harold Gorham's transportation
system and for approving an expenditure of $100 to help defray
his expenses to Washington, D. C. to promote his plan.
b, City Manager's recommendation Park & Recreation Advisory Board
minutes of May 9, 1974 be approved and filed.
c. City Manager's memo listing items to be filed with the City
Clerk: (1) Contract documents for the National City Public Works
Center prepared by Bird, Fujimoto & Fish, A.I.A., San Diego,
California, dated 3/15/74; (2) Minutes of the regular meeting
of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority,
dated 4/11/74; (3) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority,
2750 4th Av., San Diego, dated 4/30/74 reporting Authority
operations for month of April.
On request of Councilman Pinson, Item B (Park & Rec. Advisory Board
Minutes) was considered . - proposal of Mr. Hallamthat the swim coach
not be paid by the City. There was lengthy discussion. Mayor
Morgan and Councilman Pinson requested a report from the City Manager
in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Consent
Calendar be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
The City Manager's recommendations on the LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES' LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 14, dtd May 10, 1974, were pre-
sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City,
Manager's recommendations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho,, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain:
Dal la.
The City Manager's recommendation the position held by DALE W. HOFF-
LAND be reclassified to CITY ENGINEER effective June 1 was presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. Asst. City Manager Stenberg requested this be
brought back at a later date as they were looking into provisions
of Ordinance No. 1076. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Pinson, to table the motion. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The City Manager's recommendation Council approve use of Revenue
Sharing Fund for nine projects (PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, $1,138,602;
CASA DE SALUD EXPANSION, $60,000; KIMBALL RECREATION BUILDING„
$166,094; KIMBALL PARK ROAD, $20,143; LAS PALMAS PARK FIELD LIGITS,
$54,078; GIRLS CLUB FREE CLINIC, $20,000; BOYS CLUB IMPROVEMENTS,
$10,000; four POLICE OFFICER positions, $15,000; and SWEETWATER
HEIGHTS PARK DEVELOPMENT, $72,271) to satisfy the record keeping
requirements of the Federal Government was presented. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Dalla, the nine items be approved as recommended.
Mayor Morgan requested the air conditioning be added for the Kimball
Park Community Building. Moved by Morgan,, seconded by Camacho
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the motion be amended to include the air conditioning in Kimball
Community Building. Amendment to motion carried by unanimous vote.
Original motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Park and Recreation Director's recommendation that full RENTAL
FEE for PUBLIC FACILITIES be collected at the time when the reser-
vation is confirmed to save staff time, avoid duplication of
application and improve service to the public was presented. Moved
by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the recommendation by the
Parks & Recreation Director. Carried by unanimous vote.
The Assistant City Engineer's recommendation that ORNAMENTAL STREET
LIGHTS be approved for Euclid Avenue at 22nd Street and 24th Street
in connection with the Euclid Avenue improvement project (where all
utilities are being undergrounded) and that the $4,408 cost for same
be authorized was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in
favor of the Assist. City Engineer's recommendation. Councilman
Pinson inquired if Council could stipulate the $4,408 be authorized
for payment from Gas Tax money. There was discussion. Motion and
second withdrawn. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the item be
laid over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote.
STEP INCREASES for eligible employees as recommended by their Depart-
ment Heads and City Manager (OLIVE BUCKELEW, Finance Department;
FRANCISCO GARCIA, Public Works Department) were presented. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendations. Carried
by unanimous vote.
The City Clerk's report of the opening of sealed bids for FIRE
INSURANCE (fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief)
for three years commencing June 1, 1974 (Cheverton-Bach/BaY1Y, Martin
& Fay, Plan I - $3,010.00, Plan II -- $2,861.00; Creaser, Price
Insurance Agency, Inc., Plan I - $3,167.00, Plan II - $3,000.00,
Plan III ($100 deduc.) $3,490.00; Brown. -Emerson Insurance, Plan I
$3,465.00, Plan II - $3,297.00; Thomas P. Maguire Insurance Agency,
Plan I - $5,627.70, Plan II _ $5,284.00; and The Able Insurance
Agency, Plan I -- $5,676.00, Plan II - $5,434.00) was presented. The
City Manager recommended Cheverton-Bach/Bayly, Martin & Fay, Plan I.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of Plan I, Cheverton-
Bach. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from the Manager, Chamber of Commerce, stating the Board of
Directors recommend the DIAL--A--RIDE system be given a six months'
trial and that first consideration be given to National City Taxicab
Companies was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A letter from the Manager, Chamber of Commerce, stating the Chamber
is planning a "get acquainted" dinner at the Kimball Park Community
Building on Saturday, June 1, and asking waiver of rental fee and
permission to sell ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES during the social hour pre-
ceeding dinner was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho,
in favor of the Chamber of Commerce's request. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays:
None. Abstain: Morgan. (Resolution No. 11,501 concerning this
subject is on Page 167).
A letter from the Manager, Chamber of Commerce, submitting a BUDGET
REQUEST for CITY ADVERTISING for fiscal 1974-75 in the amount of
$18,500.00 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, it be
referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
Request of NATIONAL CITY SERVICEMEN'S CENTER Board of Directors for
waiver of RENTAL FEE for the COMMUNITY BUILDING ANNEX for an appre-
ciation luncheon for the many volunteers who helped while the Center
was in operation was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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APPLICATION for person -to --person transfer of OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE
LICENSE by Southland Corporation, Louise E. and Robert E. Velechov-
sky, DBA 7-.ELEVEN STORE No. 13561, 3440 East 8th Street and the
Police Chief's statement investigation reveals no legal ground for
protest were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the
application be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan.
A letter from County Public Works Agency stating they are prepared
to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the sale of former COUNTY
ENGINEER GRAVEL PIT #619 at 31st Street and National Avenue to the
City of National City at a price of $225,000 (based on recent staff
appraisal of $2.30 per sq. ft., or $235,400 less discount for cash
payment) and requesting written reply prior to June 3, 1974, was
presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be
authorized to offer 200,000 on behalf of the City. Carried by
unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Planning
Department start looking at this and check with Mr. Watts on zoning
this property. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from Teddy Tafoya, realtor, stating her office has the
listing of the property located at 538 "C" Avenue, known as the "old
Pinney house", it is her understanding this is a HISTORICAL SITE,
and asking if the City is interested in purchasing at a cost of
$21,000 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
REPORTS
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG reported receipt of a proposal from
the Asst. City Engineer for use of FAU funds; it is recommended that
National City establish a policy on use of FAU type "D" funds as
follows --a) National City desires to obtain the maximum use of Fed-
eral funds for public transportation in the San Diego region, b)
National City desires that both Urban Mass Transit Authority Capital
Grants and full utilization of Federal Highway Administration Urban
System funds apportioned to the region be utilized as necessary, c)
National City desires that UMTA Capital Grants be utilized for tran-
sit purposes and that FAU-D funds be used for Highway Projects.
Mr. Stenberg stated he concurred with the recommendation. Moved by
Dalla, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Asst. City Engineer's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
The PLANNING DIRECTOR'S memo stating that the proposed county
"Policy Statement on Annexation & Incorporation" deserves to be
expanded before adoption; if that is not to be done by C.P.O., the
City should participate in the conference on May 30 was presented.
Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, that Mr. Gerschler be appointed
as our representative to attend the May 30 meeting. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The PLANNING COMMISSION'S recommendation that issuance of a condi-
tional use permit be approved, subject to 6 conditions, to allow
NATIONAL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING CO. temporary pipe storage adjacent to
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, West of I-5 at the easterly end
of the easterly prolongation of 32nd St., approximately 1,120' east
of the easterly line of Tidelands Avenue was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the Planning Commission's recommendation
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR MORGAN stated there are three health insurance measures under
consideration at the present time: President Nixon's, the U.S.
Senate, U.S. House of Representatives. The Mayor said the people
need a health plan; that he was not concerned with which of the
three is enacted; the Council should notify our representatives that
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we are in favor of a health plan this year. Moved by Morgan, the
City Manager be authorized to notify the people representing us in
Congress and the President that we are in favor of a health plan
being put through Congress this year for the people of the United
States. Motion died for lack of second. There was discussion.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:37 p.m.
City erk
Ci y of National ity, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City
of National City at the regular meeting of May 28, 1974.
No Corrections 0 Corrections as noted below
Mayor, City • a ional City, California
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