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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 09-24 CC MIN19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 24, 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, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Pinson. Administrative officials present: Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson, Gerschler, Hoffland, 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 Sister Dorothy Gassel, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meetinof S ptember 10 and September 17 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS S. K. EMERY, representing Admiral Grim, Retired, Deputy Chairman of the San Diego County Bicentennial Committee, was present and introduced the $t to American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Chairman, Mr. Richard Pourade. RICHARD POURADE was present and said he is honored to represent John Warner who is National Bicentennial Administrator and award the Bicentennial Flag and Bicentennial Certificate National City; National City is now a part of the Bicentennial program in the United States. Mr. Pourade presented the Flag and Certificate to Mayor Morgan. Mr. Emery introduced the local National City Bicentennial Chairman, Mrs. Ida Mae Kerr, and Mrs. Helen Lamb, Assistant to the Chairman who have a presentation. MRS. IDA MAE KERR (City Treasurer) presented a thirteen -star flag to the Mayor and Council. MRS. HELEN LAMB said this flag is commonly referred to as the Betsy Ross Flag; they have a document certifying that this flag was flown at the Capitol in Washington D. C. Mayor Morgan commended Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Lamb for their work on the Bicentennial Committee and said we are proud of what this country stands for and what has been accomplished in the last 200 years. MR. CLAY MURDOCK, a member of Burns Recovered, was present and said Burns Recovered is a part of the Institute For Burn Medicine; it is a group of people that have been burned and are working to reduce the incident of burns, the suffering of burns and assist in furthering the treatment of burn patients; they are trying to point out what you can do in the presence of a burn and a fire; what you do can mean difference in life or death. Mr. Murdock presented a plaque, the "Spirit of Courage Award," to Alfonso LeAlcala III, a young man of the City of National City, who did, in fact, save his brother's life. Mr. Murdock read the inscription to Alfonso. Mayor Morgan presented a "Key to the City" to Alfonso. Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson read the Mayor's proposed proclamatin, "SPIRIT OF COURAGE AWARD DAY, September 24, 1974." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of this proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Alfonso LeAlcala III. 9/24/74 20 Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA AWARENESS WEEK, October 6-13, 1974." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. JULIA GROVES was present and said she represents the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundatin. San Diego County Chapter; and praised the Lion's Club for all the help they have given this foundation; this is a very gradual blinding disease. Mayor Morgan presented the Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Week proclamation to Ms. Groves. Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "WHITE CANE DAYS, October 4-5, 1974." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, for the adoption of this proclamation. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Vice Mayor Camacho, a Lion's Club member. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Vice Mayor Camacho described some of the activities the Lion's Club have for people who are blind. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS ' A Mayor Morgan recommended the appointment of J OSEPH F. ;i�UD to the ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. Absent: Pinson. Mayor Morgan stated the Civil Service Commission appointments will be taken care of later. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Morgan announced that he wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Lou Conde, regarding the money the City is getting from the Federal Government; cities with a population of 50,000 or more automatically receive money from the Federal Government; the Fereral Government sends the money to the County for those cities with a population under 50,000, and the County in turn, gives the money that is due; he wrote to Supervisor Conde asking him to figure out how much money National City has coming so we can start hiring the people that should be hired in the City; he does not want the County Board of Supervisors to use the City's money to hire people from other parts of the County; this money was appropriated for National City; he had a conference with Rep. Van Deerlin who indicated the money should be coming from the County and that this was the intent of the Bill; if there is any doubt that the County would not send the money to the City of National City, he believes they would change the Bill very shortly so that it would go directly to the cities. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MS. CHRIS CULVER, 1845 "I" Avenue, was present and said as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Girls' Club, she is here to extend their special invitation to Council to the Girls' Club ground breaking ceremony to be held October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Culver presented written invitations to the Council. Mayor Morgan said he was glardto see that get on the way, and appreciate the work they at the Girls' Club do. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. 9/24/74 21 RESOLUTION NO. 11,587, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK AT 2231 EAST 32ND STREET (Carl Walkup)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,587 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,588, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE UNNECESSARY STREEZ AND ALLEYS LOCATED WITHIN THE E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL PARK I, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,588 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,589, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REVISING AND ADOPTING THE WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,589 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,590, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT LS-8-74 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP) ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND EAST OF 'L' AVENUE (Eugene Garrett)." Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this ties in with the item on Council agenda under Unfinished Business (page 23 pgh. 6). Mayor Morgan asked how Council could handle this to take care of the dedication, the sewer easement and lot split at one time. City Engineer Hoffland said the parcel map is in the process of being approved and Council can simply approve that; the conditions of the parcel map require that two easements be given to the City and accepted; we have those easements in hand; if Council will approve the item under Unfinished Business, that will fulfill the requirements of the parcel map; if Council approves this, they will go ahead and file those two easements. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we approve the City Engineer's recommendation. There was discussion. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,590 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,591, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-5-73, 936 National Avenue, Thomas H, Cosby)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,591 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 252 IN FREEWAY Resolution No. to -wit: Ayes: Pinson. 11,592, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RETENTION OF FREEWAY SYSTEM." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, 11,592 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Absent: RESOLUTION NO. 11,593, "RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT TRANSIT CORRIDOR PLANNING INCLUDE PROVISION FOR BOTH LOCAL RAPID TRANSIT LINE AND FUTURE LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO TO TIJUANA INTER -URBAN TRANSIT LINE WITHIN ONE RIGHT-OF-WAY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,593 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,594, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ON 'M' ACE, 14TH TO 16TH STREETS; SIDEWALK ON 14TH STREET BETWEEN 'M' AND 'N' AVENUES AND DENYING DEFERRAL OF SIDEWALKS ON 'N' AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH STREETS AND SIDEWALK ON 161H STREET (National School District)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,594 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. Absent: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,595, "RESOLUTION ASSIGNING DALE W. HOFFLAND TO *THE PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT OF CITY ENGINEER." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,595 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. 9/24/74 in e= ,t4:I, 22 RESOLUTION NO. 11,596, 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BOND (Watercourse Permit Bond, Insurance Company of North America)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,596 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Eugene Garrett if he is willing to deed this land to the City as the Engineer is recommending. MR. AJG R GARRETT South Bay Plaza Shopping Center, 1003 Plaza Blvd., was present and said it was felt by the City, since the development immediately adjacent to the street is not now contemplated or planned, this would allow more flexibility in relation to future development; they would agree to this. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, these. ordinances for first reading be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Ordinance No. 9/24/74-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1076 Eliminating the Position of City Engineer From the Civil Service System. and Appointing Dale W. Hoffland as Provisional City Engineer." Ordinance No. 9/24/74-2, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC-2-74, to Add Open Space Overlay Zoning to the CALTRANS Property, Southwest Corner of 24th Street and Newell)." Assistant City Manager Stenberg said he would like to defer to next week Ordinances No. 9/24/74-3 (An Ordinance Regulating The Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles on Public Streets Over 24 Hours) and No. 9/24/74-4 (An Ordinance Regulating Leaving Refrigeration Power Units Running Overnight on Refrigeration Trailers on Public Streets). ORDINANCE NO. 1439 (9/24/74-g) , "AN URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE RE- ZONING COUNTY PROPERTY FOR AUTOMOBILE NEW CAR ONLY ZONE." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this urgency ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Absent: Pinson. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said Ordinance No. 9/24/74-5, is an urgency interim zoning ordinance reclassifying property at 31st Street and National Avenue from C-4, General Commercial, to TCR-PD, Transportation Center Planned Deve s n 4 Z `Pe . Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 14 9 a o ted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Absent: Pinson. Camacho, Dalla,.Morgan. Nays: Reid. Ordinance No. 9/24/74-6. "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 896 Requiring All Business Vehicles to Display National City Vehicle Permit Decal." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, that these ordinances be pre- sented for second. reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. ORDINANCE NO. 1440 (9/17/74-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1076 RELATING TO THE CITY'S CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1440 (9147)44-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Assistant City Manager Stenberg requested the next ordinance, (Ordinance No. 9/17/74-2, "An Ordinance Repealing $6130 (C) of Ordinance 1184 Regulating the Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial 9/24/74 23 Vehicles in Residential District.") listed on Council agenda be de- ferred until next week. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 8,325.15 Traffic Safety 2,076.22 Park 1,845.38 Sewer 31.36 Total 12,278.11 Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the bills be approved and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Pinson. PAYROLL for the period ending September 15, 1974, audited by the Finance Committee, in the amount of $136,545.74 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Pinson. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Communication from SOUTH BAY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER requesting Council reconsider their offer to provide the City with a SEWER EASEMENT and DEDICATION of an irrevocable right to a portion of the property for "N" Avenue was presented. City Engineer Hoffland said these easements were offered on condition that the improvement of "N" Avenue, paving and curbs and so forth, be exempted and the City do this with Gas Tax funds. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items (la -le) were presented. a. Letter of appreciation from Chula Vista Jaycees for help in making 4th Annual Jaycee Bathtub Regatta a success. Certificate of Appreciation attached. b. Letter from State Department of Transportation to inform City of deadlines that have been established for Federal Aid Urban (FAU) projects. c. Memo from City Manager filing two items with the City Clerk: (1) Minutes of regular meeting of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority, dated 8/8/74, (2) Report of Authority operations for the month of August from San Diego Co. Water Authority, 2750 4th Av., San Diego, dated 8/31/74. d. Letter from Darryl R. White, Secretary of the Senate, enclosing copy of Senate Concurrent Res. No. 91 by Senator Petris, relative to native American Indians, which was adopted by both Houses of the Legislature. e. Recommendation by City Manager that minutes of September 12, 1974 meeting of Park & Recreation Advisory Board be approved and filed. (Minutes attached.) Consent Calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Application by EARL MOHLER, dba ALOTTA'S ITALIAN VILLAGE, 419 Palm Avenue for exchange from Type 47 (tin -Sale General, Public Eating Place) to Type 48 (On -Sale General Public Premises) on liquor license and the Police Chief's memo stating there appears to be no grounds 9/24/74 r 24 for protest of the application but recommended that the following condition be requested from the Alcholic Beverage Control Commission before the license is granted: That no live entertainment be per- mitted in or upon the licensed premises, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this item for Alotta's be approved. Councilman Dalla said right now it is Alotta's Italian Village which sounds like a restaurant; with the change, they won't be required to serve food, so essentially they will be a bar; is that right? Assistant City Manager Stenberg said he cannot answer the question with certainty, but he would say yes; however, he would rather have the City Attorney rule on this. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Pinson. Mayor Morgan spoke to Mr. Wescott who was in the audience; the Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting later tonight; they can by law, discuss only the business for which this meeting was called; no regular business will be conducted; they will have another meeting next Tuesday and they can take Mr. Wescott's business up at that time; he does not want Mr. Wescott to wait unnecessarily. Communication from Executive Director, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION, relating to a PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the CPO Joint Powers Agreement regarding the WEIGHTED VOTE and attaching copies of the proposed amendment as previously submitted and the final copy of the proposed amendment as approved by CPO Council were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be filed. Councilman Dalla said they are saying it is necessary for all member agencies to adopt the proposed amendment; by filing it we are not adopting it. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said normally when you file with- out action you are not approving or disapproving, you are taking no action per se here. Councilman Reid said this is in regard to certain programs the County is responsible for; the grant money goes strictly to them and it's their's, they handle it; in this way they get the 40 votes instead of the City of San Diego; National City will retain the 3 votes they now have. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Reid. Absent: Pinson. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, it be approved. There was discussion. Councilman Reid said this does not pertain to Revenue Sharing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Pinson. Communication from Administrator, FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION, Washington, D.C., regarding Home Improvement Time Campaign which will acquaint the homeowner with energy management assistance and savings and stating this project could well receive Council's official recognition was presented. Assistant City Manger Stenberg said Council has two alternatives here; one, to file it without further action; or two, to take official recognition as indicated in the letter either by resolution or by minute action approving or acknowledging this program. Councilman Reid asked if this could be brought back next week. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from City Manager stating at February 26, 1974 Council meeting Council directed changing TAXICAB LICENSE FEES from $50 each for first 20 cabs to $25 per cab up to and including 20 cabs, and all over 20 cabs an additional $5 fee; if Council is still of same opinion Ordinance No. 1125, Section 2 should be changed to reflect the new charges in time to mail out with license renewal notices was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, this be held over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson Communication from Assistant City Manager Stenberg recommending new pay rates be established for student workers on the College Level (presently $2.00 per hour for college students; propose $2.25 9/24/74 25 per hour under designation of Student Worker II, $2.50 per hour after two years with the City and the unclassified title of Student Worker III) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, that this recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from CHAMBER OF COMMERCE requesting waiver of rental fee for Kimball Park Community Building October 24, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Salute to Navy Week Fashion Show for Navy Wives was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Chamber of Commerce's request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from MAAC Project for assistance in requesting trans- portation from the Navy for MAAC CHRISTMAS PARTY was presented. ELVIRA A. DIAZ, Field Support Specialist, MAAC Project, was present and said she believed Council has a copy of the letter sent to Mayor Morgan requesting assistance in communicating with the Navy to request from the Navy transportation for the Christmas Party; they are asking Council to serve as a mediator for MAAC representing this City. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said a go-between the Navy and MAAC; whenever the Navy furnished buses they always furnish the drivers. Moved by Camachp,seconded by Reid, this be approved, MAAC's request and that the City Manager be advised to look into this and make all arrangements. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from LAS PALMAS GOLF COURSE MANAGER requestingto close course to open play for part of October 5 and 6 to hold their annual tournament, the Las Palmas Open, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Las Palmas Golf Course request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from U. S. Senator Tunney requesting comments or suggestions on actual or poreation problems which the City may have in complying with the new postal service regulations in regards to establishment and extension of mail delivery service which require new service starts be grantelonly if a curbside or cluster delivery facility is installed, was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, that we refer this to the City Manager, the Planners Building & Housing Director for whatever input they care to provide (Amended Motion). Assistant City Manager Stenberg said they will then contact the postal service. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. Communication from League of California Cities requesting Council designate a voting and an alternate voting representative for the annual League conference in Los Angeles October 20-23 was presented. Mayor Morgan said he would be very happy to be the delegate and recommended Councilman Reid as the alternate. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Mayor be the delegate and Mr. Reid be the alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. REPORTS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG reported receipt of a letter from the South Bay Pop Warner Football Club thanking the City Council for their assistance and inviting each of the Council members to a family night banquet at Kimball Hall on Friday, September 27, from 6:00 o'clock to 9:00 o'clock p.m. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG reported receipt of a request from Susie Mallory indicating that she has received Judge Menard's approval for a television series to be filmed on Monday, September 30; this is notification to the Council that there will be a television crew in City Hall. 9/24/74 26 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG reported receipt of a request for the Council to adopt by minute action the 1974-75 BUDGET as approved by the Council on July 9 and in the Finance Committee meeting. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, that the Budget be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said the City has received a letter from the American Motorists Insurance Co. who is the bond holder on the DIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENT project; they are requesting a time extension to December 15, 1974 to complete the entire project, and that the remaining progress and final payments be made in joint checks to the Agent for the American Motorists Insurance Co., Mr. Al Barker, and to the Herman H. Newman Construction Co. which replaced the Meri-Rich Construction Co. on this project; we are recommending approval and also that the City staff notify the construction company that we would like the street surface, curbs and gutters to be completed prior to November 18, 1974; minute action is also requested. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, that this request be granted by the City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends denial of application for deferral of installation of gutter and repair of sidewalk at 1722 Gamma Street (Garcia) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this is a carry over item; this has been to the Council before; the Planning Commission has recommended denial and, in motion, recommended some consideration be given to the question to the repair of the sidewalk. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, that Mr. Garcia's request be approved and he sign a Covenant Running With The Land and when that area has sidewalks) nutters put in he does not protest,, he has to go ahead with the other. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Absent: Pinson. The FINANCIAL STATEMENT for month ending August 31, 1974 was pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR CAMACHO said in 1976 we are going to be a nation that will be 200 years old; a year or so ago he recommended Council consider a heritage day in the community and do something about it; National City is the second oldest community in the County; he would like to begin on this Bicentennial program in reference to National City's heritage square and do something in which the community can take a part; he recommended a week, but would now recommend the community become involved in a month -long program in the month of April; it's really something we can look forward to every year; the service clubs could take an interest in trying to restore some of our houses here like the Kimball Home, Granger Hall and other buildings that need to be restored; San Diego is doing a wonderful job in restoring all their buildings; the President of the U. S. has asked Congress to pass bills for communities such if the Congress passes it,be allowed $700,000. as ours; we may, Vice Mayor Camacho said he is going to talk to Mr. Watts, presidents of the service clubs, like Kiwanis, etc. to see what each one of these clubs can contribute to such a project here in this month of April - heritage days; he asked Council to be thinking about this because he is going to present the Council with a program. Mayor Morgan said if Vice Mayor Camacho can work with the committee and come back with a recommendation, he is sure the Council will support it. VICE MAYOR CAMACHO introduced his wife who was in the audience. 9/24/74 27 Moved by Reid, the City Council determine that Wayne W. Brown ntdid not resi effective on May 31, 1974, and that he be d on the payroll of the Police Department with all back pay and bene- fits due him since May 31st and this be authorized by the City Council; in addition, that Mr. Brown be put under Workmen's Com- pensation as soon as staff can accomplish this. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan said this is something we should call an Executive Session on with the City Attorney in on it; Mr. Brown has engaged an attorney to represent him in this regard. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this case is pending now before the Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board. MAYOR MORGAN said our Supervisor is going back to Washington to present an item about releasing bonds; these are bonds that are passed by a 2/3 majority vote; these bonds are then put out to bid and are not taxable; this Supervisor is proposing to eliminate this so the people who purchase bonds will have to pay taxes on them; this is not benefiting the people of National City or the County; the taxes will be passed along to the people; they send the tax money to Washington and we'll never get it back. Vice Mayor Camacho 'said the people who pay for the street improvements, school bonds, Civic Center bonds, every other bondpasednrtjusthe County or in the State, will be paying the 10 orsinterest by this proposed change of this law; our people will be paying 12% instead of 6%. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. The meeting closed at 8:47 p.m. ale7u/ d , , ,) r,eZA..et,e,e- Ci Clerk City of National City, California By: 27, eputy The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of October 1, 1974. E'l No Corrections 0 Corrections as noted below Mayor, ity o N tional City, California 9/24/74