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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 06-18 CC MIN194 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 18, 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, Hoffland, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Hubert R. Campbell, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meetingofJune 11, 1974 and the revised minutes of May28: 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS -- None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS -- None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MARTHA SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue, was present and read a letter thanking Council for granting the use of Kimball auditorium Sunday, May 19th, for a benefit for Granger Music Hall; the delay in thanking Council was caused by time required to double check that all tickets were accounted for; $182 was taken in and has been deposited in a special Granger Music Hall account at Security Pacific Bank, National City Branch; a Support Granger Music Hall Committee has been formed for the purpose of raising funds for the restoration and maintenance of the Hall. Mrs. Smith distributed copies of the formation of the Com- mittee. Mrs. Smith said the basic activity of this committee is to encourage all interested persons to contribute one dollar each month to the fund; a copy of the financial records will be forwarded monthly to the South Bay Historical Society for information. Mayor Morgan commended Mrs. Smith. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,513, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 (No. 61, at 3033 East 18th Street, Murphy)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,513 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 11,514, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP ^ E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL PARK." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,514 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,515, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR MOBILEHOME INSTALLATIONS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,515 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/18/74 195 RESOLUTION NO. 11,516, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11,071 CHANGING NAME OF SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK PLAYGROUND TO SWEETWATER HEIGHTS BICENTENNIAL PARK." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 111516 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,517, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,517 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,518, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this be denied and Comprehensive Planning Organization be notified that Council does not want the CPO changed to a Council of overnments• this is just another ste in the ower rab b CPO. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,519, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONDITION- AL USE PERMIT AT 121 E. 27TH STREET (Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,519 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,520, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10,891 ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY CIVIC SERVICE RULES AND REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CON- FLICT THEREWITH (Re: Educational Incentive Pay)." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 112520 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,521, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10,891 ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CON- FLICT THEREWITH (Re: Sick Leave)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,521 be adopted and that the word "may" be changed to "shall." (Paragraph 6 -- "(g) Physicians statement: When absence...the department head may shall require...") Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,522, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10,891 ADOPTING THE NATIONAL CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CON- FLICT THEREWITH (Re: First Aid Training)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,522 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,523, " RESOLUTI ON ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 AND 6 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10,689 (District 4 -- National Avenue between 12th and 16th Streets; District 6 -- Nat- ional Avenue between 16th and 22nd Streets)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,523 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,524, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JANUARY 29, 1975 AS THE DATE UPON WHICH ALL PROPERTY ON NATIONAL AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH AND 16TH STREETS, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 AND NATIONAL AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH AND 22ND STREETS, UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 6 MUST BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND MAY 26, 1975 AS THE DATE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,524 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/18/74 196 REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $32,499.18 Traffic Safety 2,186.97 Park 1,929.78 Retirement 18,183.06 Gas Tax 2106 21,060.03 Trust & Agency 200.00 Revenue Sharing Fund 6,094.35 Sewer 644.74 Total $82,798.11 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items were presented: a. City Manager's memo reporting receipt of notice that California - American Water Co. has applied for authority to raise rates in its various districts, with the amount of raise averaging 15.6%. b. Park & Recreation Director's memo stating the athletic lighting for Las Palmas Park was activated for night play by the Girls Softball Leagues, effective Monday night, June 3, 1974, and that the system provides effective illumination. c. Letter of appreciation from National City Girls' Softball League for the lighting recently completed at Las Palmas Park. d. Letter from County Board of Supervisors enclosing Policy 1-55, adopted 5/30/74, concerning annexations and incorporations of territory in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. e. Letter from California Regional Water Quality Control Board enclosing abstract of the Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan Report which will be discussed at a public hearing on July 1, 1974. Councilman Pinson inquired about Item la, 15.6% increase by the California -American Water Company. City Manager Osburn said notice was received from PUC stating California -American Water Company has applied for a rate increase which amounts to about 15.6%. City Attorney McLean said the City has not yet received the application; when it is received, the City can have something to say. Councilman Pinson inquired about Item id? Planning Director Gerschler said a memorandum was previously submitted to the City Council outlining the Planning Department views on that policy; the policy is basically one of encouraging and allowing small groups of property owners to band together and decide on annexations and incorporation; it encourages the County Planning Department staff to prepare a report that would augment such proposals; Council requested that someone on the Planning staff appear at this meeting and present a position in objection to that; they did this; the policy that was adopted by the Board of Supervisors was exactly as originally proposed; the attendance and the number of people speaking at the hearing was small and disappoint- ing; LAFCO will still review annexation and incorporation proposals; it is his impression LAFCO does not go deeply into the political question of peoples' choices; they rather go into the technical questions of boundaries and the ability to provide services to areas; if this proposal of the Board of Supervisors goes ahead, it will re- quire the CPO to take a firmer stand on annexations and incorporations along the lines of the Comprehensive Plan; he would then think that LAFCO would assume new duties having to look at the wisdom of communi- ties that are formed for political rather than technical reasons; this is only a policy; it has no effect or bearing except to encourage staff 6/18/74 197 and LAFCO to make it easier to annex or incorporate areas; it has no binding effect. Consent Calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter from PEPPER INDUSTRIES, INC. requesting PARKING be changed from horizontal to diagonal on the east and west sides of McKinley Avenue between 19th Street and the southeast end of PepperIndustriest property line extended perpendicular to McKinley Avenue and letters from Rico Frames, Brammer Electric Company and Coastal Rigging in support of this request were presented. Moved by Dana, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of May 8, 1974, with the following recommendations (requiring Council action) were presented: (a) That a "Pedestrian Crossing Ahead" sign be posted to warn west- bound traffic of the crosswalk at Burden Drive and a "PED XING" be painted in the street, both to be east of Burden Drive on 8th Street. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. (b) A "two-way stop" be placed on Hoover Avenue at 16th Street. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Item (b). Carried by unanimous vote. (c) 1. A fixed time signal be installed at Division Street and High- land Avenue with left -turn pockets in four directions. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Item (c) be adopted. Asst. City Engineer Hoffland said this was not included in the Division Street plans; they anticipate as soon as (improved) Division Street is opened, there will be a need for a signal at this location. Carried by unanimous vote. 2. The signal at llth Street and Highland Avenue be modified to become a semi -traffic -actuated signal. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this item. Carried by unanimous vote. (d) A 2-hour parking limitation on "B" Avenue between 30th and 31st Streets. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Item (d) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING on the proposed REVISION OF THE NATIONAL. CITY GENERAL. PLAN was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler said the program to revise and update the General Plan commensed about 11 months ago; the Planning Commission prepared (as required by State law) a revised General Plan; State law also requires that the City Council adopt a General Plan; the City engaged the consulting firm Duncan and Jones to aid in the preparation of this plan; the prelimin- ary plan has been heard by the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission on some 15 or 16 separate dates; the Planning Commission's plan, map, text, diagrams and all the background reports and data that were used have been delivered to the City Council; the consultant is present tonight to make a presentation of the Plan. Mr. Gerschler distributed copies of the written transmittal saying they were available for anyone in the audience who might be interested. DOUGLAS DUNCAN, Partner, in the firm of Duncan & Jones, Planning Consultants, was present and said he would focus his remarks upon those points where the Planning Commission differed from the propo- sals submitted by his firm; he approved the thorough way the Planning Commission considered the Plan and he had little difficulty accepting the kinds of changes they have made; there are certain choices which are being laid before Council in terms of the proposals of the con- sultant vs. those the Planning Commission has submitted; there may be some issues City Council would wish to pursue; there were 10 meetings altogether, under the authority of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which was appointed by the City Council to assist in the development of basic ideas for input into the General Plan and 8 Public Hearings held by the Planning Commission; this plan has had substantial expo- sure in the Community; some of the questions originally raised have 6/18/74 198 been resolved. Mr. Duncan outlined the differences: (1) the character of residential development in the City -- questions of density, type of structures, location of residential use areas that appear to be approaching a point where some revi- talized redevelopment might be desirable; some of the older uses t8ltyaUt(WW/akkrant t wh r re cl.ng might be desirable. 'Sfingunci! 8hamUrsi. (2) the City Center Complex and the area it encompasses; Duncan & Jones proposed the area from Civic Center to Highland Avenue by the Montgomery Ward Store; the Planning Commission recommended the area be extended eastward to the new Interstate freeway (805); the area partly covers the Plaza Shopping Center;...this would be a controversial issue --the phasing out of a rather substantial shopping center; they indicated it should be undertaken only after a period of time had elapsed sufficient to evaluate the possible effects of the proposed Bonita Shopping Center (assuming that it succeeds); (3) the next area of difference between the original proposal and the recommendations of the Planning Commission center around the other kinds of commercial areas that the Plan should contain; they felt there might be some benefit in trying to concentrate the future potential for new commercial development in National City other than that to go into Bonita Shopping Center in the City Center Complex while containing the existing commercial development along the major arteries of the City; the Planning Commission has indicated they would recommend staying with the present pattern of commercial zoning in the City; their objectives were to provide the conservation of neighborhoods that are pre- dominately residential even though they may be in commercial zoning; this is a decision for the City Council to make as to whether the commercial zoning has proven to be adverse to the stability of those neighborhoods, in the traffic patterns or whether these patterns should be left intact; (4) under the industrial sections of the General Flan they indicated the West Side for industrial development use (just as the previous General Plan did and as existing zoning does); it will be probably a lengthy period of time before the existing residential uses are significantly replaced by industrial uses in that area; they chose to remove Kimball School from the map on the basis that if there were no residences in the area, there would be no need for a school in the area; however, as long as residences remain in the area it will be necessary to retain the school; the Planning Commission's recommendations basically are the same as the consultants with the addition of the retention of the school; (5) in regards to circulation, there are a number of differences between the plan prepared by Duncan & Jones and that submitted to Council by the Planning Commission; Planning Commission recom- mended Palm Avenue be extended as a collector Street (City Attor- ney McLean returned to Council Chambers at 8:10 p.m.) west of Las Palmas Park to 30th Street; he did not show it as a collector Street because that section of the City is residential in char- acter and they prefer to keep through traffic out of residential neighborhood and suggested instead a frontage road continuing to 30th St. for this purpose; there were differences of opinion on 8th Street and the connection between 8th and Plaza and the Interstate 5 interchange; the businesses on 8th Street do not want to become a one-way street, however, the volume of traffic may create undesirable congestion. Mr. Duncan said the opinions of the community should be made known to Council and Council could make the choices. Mayor Morgan said he 6/18/74 199 could not make a decision on the report at this time; there was not sufficient time to study it to the extent required to make a decision and recommended the hearing be continued until after the budget sessions. Mr. Duncan said he would return at a later date designated by Council to answer questions. Planning Director Gerschler said he and Mr. Duncan went over the transmittal and they are prepared to put together a final version of the plans that incorporate the Planning Commission's recommendations without exception. No one else present spoke in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, to con- tinue hearing until July 9, 7:45 p.m. Mr. Duncan (in answer to Councilman Pinson's question) said no specific plans for parking districts were considered. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on intention to VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF WILSON AVENUE south of 28th Street, north of 30th Street, was held at this time. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Com- mission recommended the vacation of Wilson Avenue from a point south of 28th Street to a point north of 30th Street as shown on Planning Department Drawing No. SC 76-74 as requested and recommended by the National City Redevelopment Agency was presented. The Certificate of Publication and Asst. City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting are on file. Planning Director Gerschler said this was recommended by the Redevelopment Agency as part of the E. J. Christman project; the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received a report from all interested agencies and recommended the street be vacated. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public hearin9 be closed and that portion of Wilson Avenue be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (continued) The Public Works Director's request to advertise for BIDS ON TIRES for City vehicles for 1974-75 fiscal year was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Public Works Director's reguest. Carried by unanimous vote. The Asst. City Engineer's recommendation the following projects be included in PRIORITY LIST FOR FAU "D" funds 3-year program and that Council approve them in order of priority (and attaching FAU project information sheets) was presented: a. Off ramp from 1-54 to Tidelands Avenue b. Grove Avenue between Plaza Boulevard and 14th Street c. Euclid Avenue between Plaza Boulevard and 16th Street d. Traffic signal modification, Highland Avenue and 8th Street e. Reo Drive, east City limits to Plaza Boulevard Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Assistant City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the Department of Transportation enclosing the Highway Commission Resolution No. R 2101, RELINQUISHING HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY and the Asst. City Engineer's memo stating they may now proceed to close Prospect Street extension south of 30th Street and convey it to "National Center" were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 17, dated June 7, 1974, and the City Manager's recommendations noted thereon were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. Mayor Morgan ordered that Items 8 and 9 be considered together: APPLICATIONS for refund of $100 PERFORMANCE BONDS, by CHARLES E. BALLOU, 1407 "N" Avenue, and MRS. RAYMOND AREVALO, 2324 "N" Avenue 6/18/74 200 and the Engineering Department's notes that final inspections were okay were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these requests be 9ranted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION for a change in the approved PARADE ROUTE for this year's Spurs 'N' Saddle Rodeo Parade and attaching a map of the proposed parade route was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Rodeo Association's request. Carried by unanimous vote. STEP INCREASES for eligible employees recommended by City Manager and Department Heads (LOUIS CURRA, Engineering Department; JOYCE CAMBLIN and JOEL SIEGFRIED, Library; CHARLES D. PALOMINO, Police Department) were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, these step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan's recommendation the request for $200 by Parents of EL TOYON JUDO CLUB members be approved to help send winners to National Judo Competition in San Francisco this year was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Ma or's recommendation. Councilman Dalla said he would be unable to vote on this since one of the potential recipients is an employee under his direct super- vision. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. Mayor Morgan's recommendation that EXCESS PROPERTY on corner of Grove Street and Sweetwater be QUITCLAIMED to owner of real estate fronting this property and attaching a plat of the area was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this item be tabled one week. Carried by unanimous vote. The MAYTIME BAND REVIEW'S request for $10,000 to be included in 1974- 75 budget for producing the 1975 Maytime Band Review and attaching the 1974 Maytime Band Review Financial Report as of May 30, 1974, was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's memo stating he agreed with all items in 5/15/74 Civil Service Commission minutes except amendment to Section 606 (G) of Civil Service Commission rules in which he thought the word "shall" should be used rather than the word "may" and attaching minutes was presented. (This matter was considered under Resolution No. 11,521, Page 195, Paragraph 6.) The City Manager's request for permission to request an ACTUARIAL SURVEY on safety members in relation to the 2% at 50 Retirement Bill was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Manager's request. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to include authorizing the negotiating team to spend the money required to 9et this report. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by National City Community Rodeo Association for WAIVER of RENTAL FEE for KIMBALL PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING on Wednesday evening, September 4, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS City Manager Osburn reported receipt of a memo from Building & Housing Director Biggs, stating that ANNABELLE WOLFE, 2947 Ridgeway Drive has completed moving a garage and all stipulations and conditions set by Council have been complied with and recommending her $500 deposit be returned. The City Manager concurred with the recommendation. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Manager's recom- mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/18/74 201 City Manager Osburn requested a Finance Committee meeting either (or botli Wednesday or Friday afternoons. Vice Mayor Camacho called Finance Committee meetings at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 6/19/74, 4:00 p.m. Friday 6/21/74, in the Conference Room, and stated the meetings are open to the public. City Manager Osburn reported receipt of a letter from FRED MILLER, realtor, who erroneously got a permit from National City for property at 3236 Orange Avenue which is in the County; the City has $25 of his money; he recommended it be returned. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn said last week Planning Director Gerschler and Don Rose, Environmental Planner reported regarding the CPO REGIONAL HOUSING PLAN PROGRAM; they made some comments; he put copies on the desk of each councilman; he would like to have Council's approval of that and he will file it with CPO. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn reported receipt of a memo from the Asst. City Engineer concerning a DRIVEWAY at 1930 Cleveland Avenue, (Mary J. Cafe); there is an existing driveway that is overlength and too close to the property line; the driveway is in now, all this will do, with Council's approval, is to change it to a concrete driveway; the Engineer has no objection to this being approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Director's recommendation that the Environmental Plannex's comments regarding DRAFT E.I.R., SAN DIEGO HARBOR DREDGING PROJECT, be reviewed by Council and then forwarded to CPO and a report by Don L. Rose, Environmental Planner, stating that the E.I.R. should be a good tool for those who must make a decision on the project were presented. Planning Director Gerschler recommended this be filed with CPO. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the application for DEFERRAL OF INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY at 1930 Cleveland Avenue (A. L. Johnston) be denied was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Treasurer -Finance Director's FINANCIAL STATEMENT for month ending April 30, 1974, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON suggested Council consider having the City Manager put out a monthly paper (in letter form to each resident or in pam- phlet form distributed through the local newspaper) something to inform the citizens of National City of the status of current projects Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, the City Manager get a report on this. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at :36 p.m. City C1i k C ty of National ity, Calif rnia 6/18/74 20 2 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of June 25, 1974. No Corrections ED Corrections as noted below Mayor, City ofNa al City, California 6/18/74