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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
November 12, 1974
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent:
Camacho. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Campbell,
Gerschler, Hoffland, McLean, Stenberg.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Bourcier followed with invocation by Mr. Leonard Willett, First United
Methodist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of October 22 held on October 29, 1974 (as corrected to reflect
that Councilman Dalla voted Nay on League of California Cities Le isla-
tive Bulletin recommendations) be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Morgan presented a Certificate of Appreciation and Plaque to
Acting City Manager Stan Biggs (Director of Building and Housing) and
commended him on the good job he did while acting as City Manager.
Mr. Biggs thanked the Mayor and Council for their confidence in him
and for the mementos.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Morgan recommended the reappointment of Bernice Meier to the PARK
AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in
favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Camacho.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAX LERCHER, 825 National Avenue, was present regarding the application
for liquor license by the HOW -NOW CAFE, 841 National Avenue, and said a
few weeks ago the Council voted to file a protest pending the approval
of the expansion plans for the Cafe; Mr. Jenkins has filed the plans
showing no increase in the seating; he (Mr. Lercher) had planned to ask
the City Council to withdraw the protest; however, the Planning Director
told him just prior to the meeting tonight that there are a few more
problems to be ironed out which could be handled at the administrative
level. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to withdraw the protest.
Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Reid.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla, Morgan. Absent: Camacho.
AUGIE BARENO, 2140 "D", representing CAA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (a $29,000
revenue sharing funded program) was present and requested someone from
City staff sit down with their staff to study the possibility of
amateur boxing monthly or weekly in Kimball Bowl; it would be just a
matter of coordination between the CAA and the City; the CAA office will
be located in National City at 827 "A" Avenue. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Reid, this be referred to the City Manager to work out the
details. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
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,STEINER
BRIAN PAUL, ALOIS E. SMITH, ARDETTA/and PAT RICKON were present and
spoke in regard to Council's direction to the City's CPO Representa-
tive on the vote for the location of the San Diego Airport; each
speaker urged Council to direct the CPO Representative to vote for
the selection of Brown Field International Airport location, stating
this choice would improve the economics of the South Bay. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the airport stay at the present location
at Lindber9h Field. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded
by Dalla, the CPO Representative be authorized to attempt to have
this laid over for one month so the fifth member of the Council will
be present to vote. There was further discussion. Amendment carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Pinson. Absent: Camacho. Motion carried by the following vote, to -
wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Absent: Camacho.
HEARINGS
The CONTINUED HEARING to consider AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP of
National City to rezone from C-2-PD (Limited Commercial Planned
Development) to R-4-PD (Residential Planned Development) a portion
of the property located at 3700-3800 Sweetwater Road, south side
(ZC-8-74 - Dwain S. Kantor) was held at this time. The Planning
Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended
approval and a protest from:Dr. Edwin W. Reiner (owner of property
across the street) stating that no change in zoning should be effected
until there is clarification of what is to be done with the shopping
center proposal were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said
this is a minor adjustment to the zoning boundary to accommodate a
subdivision map for the development of surrounding residential prop-
erty; the subdivision map will be before the City Council two weeks
from tonight. M. Gerschler suggested Council delay ruling on this
until the subdivision map is before them. There was discussion. City
Attorney McLean recommended the hearing be continued two weeks. Moved
by Reid, seconded by Pinson, to continue this public hearing for two
weeks to November 26, at 7:45 p.m. in these chambers. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
The HEARING on the INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE a portion of SWEET -
WATER ROAD and PROSPECT STREET extension south of Sweetwater Road
(Arevalo & Safino, Inc.) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell
stated the Certificate of Publication and the City Engineer's Affida-
vit of Posting were on file. The Planning Department transmittal
stating the Planning Commission recommended the vacation subject to
two conditions, (1) reservation of public utility easements and (2)
Collins Development Company shall have exercised their option to
purchase property addressed 1860 Sweetwater Road was presented.
Planning Director Gerschler said these proposed street vacations lie
within the area that is being planned as a shopping center, the
National Center, at Sweetwater and Edgemere; the City Council approved
the subdivision map for this several months ago; that subdivision map
called for vacation of no longer needed or used streets; it was
referred to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission
recommended the streets be vacated; the options have been picked up
and settled. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Reid, the public hearing be closed and the vacation of
the streets be effected and all conditions of staff be adhered to.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the resolutions be presented to
Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,616, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
FOR STREET LIGHTING BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO GAS
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution
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No. 11,616 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,617, "RESOLUTION CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINI-
STRATION, CREATING THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND
PROVIDING THAT THE POSITION OF DEPARTMENT HEAD WILL BE APPOINTIVE AND
NOT PART OF THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE." Moved by Reid, seconded by
Pinson, Resolution No. 11,617 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,618, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCATION AND PLANS OF A
SECOND STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 1335
RANGER ROAD." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No.
11,618 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
Resolution No. 11,619, "Resolution Ordering Work (La Siesta Way from
18th to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 182)."] City Attorney
McLean said Resolution No. 11,619 listed on the agenda would not be
acted upon at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,620, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDS FOR ST. MATTHEW'S RESTORATION PROJECT." Moved by
Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,620 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be presented to
Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
Ordinance No. 11/12/74-1, "An Ordinance Requiring Certificate of
Ownership To Transport Avocados Within National City."
Ordinance No. 11/12/74-2, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 962 To
Add Provisions To Specify A Maximum Limit To The Length Of Occupancy
Of Hotel, Motel, And Auto Court Units." In answer to a question
about landscaping requirements for Motels, Planning Director Gerschler
said this was discussed at the Planning Commission meeting last night
and has been scheduled for discussion and report.
Ordinance No. 11/12/74-3, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962,
Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of National City, California [ZC-9-74 to
rezone from C-2 (Limited Commercial) and R-4 (Multiple Family
Residence) to C-3-A (General Commercial) the easterly 165 feet of
South Bay Plaza Shopping Center, north side of Plaza Boulevard, west
of Palm Avenue (Garrett)]."
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be presented to
Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
Ordinance No. 10/29/74-1, "An Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance
1436 Establishing Density Contained In General Plan 1990 In All
Property Within City Of National City." Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Dalla, Ordinance No. 10/29/74-1 be adopted. Although the City Clerk
called the motion "carried" (Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays:
Reid, Absent: Camacho.), Sec. 65858 of the Government Code requires
a four -fifths vote for extension of an interim ordinance. Motion
failed.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Capital Outlay
Park
Retirement
Gas Tax 2107
Gas Tax 2106
Revenue Sharing
Sewer
Total
were presented:
$ 48,297.60
2,769.83
8,648.88
3,506.35
19,218.46
857.75
43,015.50
20,068.86
2,086.78
$148 , 470.01
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, for approval of bills and warrants
for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla,
Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho.
The PAYROLL for the period ending October 31, 1974 in the amount of
$150,024.89 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the
payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR items la through li were presented.
a. Notice from Assistant City Manager Stenberg that he is resigning
his position with the City, effective 5:00 p.m., Friday, November
15, 1974, to assume a position of City Manager.
b. Letter from San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to Councilman Dalla
stating they are continuing to beautify their various substations
and giving their landscaping plans for the 30th St. and National
Ave. substation facility. (Attached: Letter from Councilman
Dalla to San Diego Gas & Electric Co.)
c. Letter from County Department of Sanitation & Flood Control
enclosing draft of press release regarding county -wide solid
waste survey.
d. Memo from City Clerk stating following publications were on file
in her office: (1) Taxable Sales in California (Sales and Use
Tax) 1974 - Second Quarter, published by the State Board of
Equalization; (2) Water Utilities Annual Financial Report,
Fiscal 1974, City of San Diego; (3) County of San Diego, State
of California, Property Valuations, Tax Rates, Useful Information
for Taxpayers, for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1975, published by
order of Board of Supervisors.
e. Memo from City Clerk reporting receipt of (1) Notice 74-226 from
Army Corps of Engineers, inviting comment on application by U.S.
Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado for permit to remove existing
pier and construct a new solid fill pier; (2) Notice 74-216 from
Army Corps of Engineers inviting comment on application by Cat
Tail Corporation, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for permit to exca-
vate material and deposit in Lake Havasu to provide a protective
jetty for proposed public boat marina. (Attached: Notice No.
74-226)
f. Memo from Mayor Morgan suggesting Council notify citizens regard-
ing San Diego Transit Board Meeting in Council Chambers on Nov.
25 in order for them to obtain answers to their questions on bus
problems in the city.
g. Memo from Acting Director, Parks & Recreation Department, stating
unless there are objections, his department will co-sponsor a
musical program in Kimball Bowl on November 24, 1974.
h. Recommendation by Acting City Manager that minutes (attached) of
the October 9, 1974 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees be
approved and filed without further action.
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1. Recommendation by Acting City Manager that minutes (attached) of
the October 3, 1974 and October 28, 1974 meetings of the National
City Advisory and Appeals Board be approved and filed without
further action.
Councilman Pinson said on Item f, he would like the Clerk to put
something in the paper in this regard, if the paper does not carry
it, to let the citizens know the Transit Board Meeting is being held
November 25 in these chambers so they can attend if they wish. Mayor
Morgan asked the City Manager to check on this. Councilman Dalla
(under Item a) extended his personal best wishes and congratulations
to Mr. Stenberg on his new position and wished him a warm winter.
Councilman Pinson asked the City Manager to prepare the appropriate
farewell certificate for Mr. Stenberg; he wished him well. Mayor
Morgan said Assistant City Manager Stenberg has done a very good job
for National City; he has reported the progress of projects in which
the City is involved and published it from time to time; it was very
helpful. Councilman Reid also wished Mr. Stenberg well; he has
traveled through his City; it is a very nice place. Consent Calender
ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
Application for new ON -SALE BEER LICENSE by Connie M. Martin, dba
CHATA'S PLACE, 524 Highland Avenue, and the Police Chief's recommen-
dation that unless issuance of license is protested, the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board be requested to attach three conditions to the
license when issued were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Reid, in favor of this application and that the Police Chief's recom-
mendation be adhered to. City Attorney McLean said what we will do
is protest and tell the Commission why these conditions apply.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Reid.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Camacho.
STEP INCREASE recommended by Department Head and approved by the City
Manager for eligible employee (OLIVE BUCKELEW, Finance Department)
was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, the recommendation
of the Department Head be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
The City Treasurer's recommendation that EXCESS WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE proposed by Creaser, Price Insurance be accepted and invoice
on hand be paid was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla,
in favor of the Treasurer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
The City Manager's recommendation that CLAIM against the City by
JIM BADS for payment of funds alleged to be owed on the Division
Street project be denied and referred to the City Attorney for pro-
cessing was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor
of the City Man4.2.er's recommendation. There was discussion. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
Building and Housing Director's memo regarding cathodic protection at
PUBLIC WORKS CENTER site recommending, (a) Waters Consultants be
employed by the City to conduct soil and bi-metal corrosion tests of
all underground metal installations at the subject project site and
to design specific cathodic protection systems for the project at a
total cost of $3,096, and (b) Waters Consultants be employed to
monitor final field installation of all such required cathodic pro-
tection to insure that specifications relating to methods and materials
are fully complied with, and that such service be paid on an hourly
rate as established by August, 1974, prevailing fee schedule, San
Diego Chapter, California Council of Civil Engineers and Land
Surveyors; and letters from Waters Consultants submitting work
proposal and stating work would commence within two weeks after
receipt of signed copy of proposal were presented. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Building and Housin9 Director's
recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
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The City Manager's recommendation that DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
be created and the head of this department be an appointed position
and not a member of the competitive service (See Resolution No.
11,617, Page 74, Paragraph 2).
Request by TABERNACULO EVANGELICO for permission to establish a
religious, non-profit organization and to carry on ministerial
activities at 23 N. Euclid Avenue and the Planning Department trans-
mittal stating: (a) the location of the proposed church is in a
C-2 Zone which is not a permitted use for this zone (b) the Building
Department advised they have neither received nor requested a building
occupancy permit, and (c) the Fire Department advised they have not
been contacted regarding this occupancy, were presented. Moved by
Pinson, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Died for lack
of second. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
Planning Director Gerschier said he would contact this organization
explaining the procedure they should follow.
A request by COLLINS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for an additional box to be
added at their cost on the two existing FREEWAY SIGNS, promoting
industrial park of National City and. with the City maintaining and
paying for lighting of the signs was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Mayor Morgan directed the City
Manager to write a letter to Collins advising them to go through the
Chamber of Commerce.
A request Ly National City EmployeesFederal Credit Union for NO FEE
PERMIT to use KIMBALL HALL ANNEX on February 7, 1974, for annual
meeting (Faci.Lity Use Permit Form attached) was presented. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Pinson, -Ialtasaatl. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Camacho.
A request by NATIONAL CITY JAYCEES for $750 to use for expenses in
presenting the 1974-75 JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT and a proposed contract
between City and Jaycees were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Reid, iLIaLlat...22.y.22a. DON JONES, 2120 Valle Vista,
representing the National City Jaycees, was present and said December
4 is the night and it wiii be held at the National City Junior High
School or the Sweetwater Music Room, they are trying to get the Music
Room. Mr. Jones said this Saturday, they are having their membership
drive and invited the Counci.L to meet with them at 1200 noon,
November lo, at Keith's for a Jaycee Orientation they are not trying
to enlist Council as members but would like them to attend, on March
3, they will have the Jaycees relays. City Attorney McLean asked if
any of the Council members are presently members of the National City
Jaycees? Councilman Dalla said he has not been a member of this
organization for some time. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent
Camacho.
A req-uest by CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY to place 3' by 5' metal.
directional sign on 1-5 or on corner of c2th Street and Hoover Avenue
was presented. Planning Director Gerschier saic Director of Building
and Housing Biggs has reminded him that if this is to be placed on
public property, it would require City Council approval, a 3' by 5'
sign in a City parkway is :Larger than that generally allowed for a
directional sign for such places as churches and public buildings,
unless Mr. Biggs has some objections, he would ask that this be re-
ferred pack to him for a recommendation. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Pinson, this be referred to the Planner. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Camacho.
A request by SALVATION ARMY to place street kettles at Montgomery Ward,
Penney's, Post Office, and Gemco from November 29 through December 24
was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of this
request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
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Request by Patricia I. Brown to address the Council relative to
advertising in the new National City Chamber of Commerce Pictorial
(Advertisement rates: 1/4 page $375, 1/2 page $575, full page $900) was
presented. Moved by Reid, this be filed. Died for lack of second.
PATRICIA I. BROWN, was present and said she is working with the
National City Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Brown displayed the Tacoma,
Wash. pictorial (similar to what is being prepared for National City)
and said the purpose of the book is to tell the story of National City
in editorial and picture form, both black and white and in color; the
book will be used to recruit industry for National City, to hand out
to newcomers and in waiting rooms. City Manager Bourcier said the
City is having serious money problems with the revenue situation; he
is telling all the departments to really tighten down on expenditures;
the City has budgeted approximately $25,000 for various functions of
the Chamber of Commerce; this has not been budgeted; and recommended
the Council not increase expenditures at this time. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Reid, in favor of the Citz_Manager's recommendation.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER BOURCIER announced the appointment of TOM McCABE as
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER of National City effective December 2 and the
permanent appointment of DALE HOFFLAND as the CITY ENGINEER (currently
serving a provisional 90-day appointment). Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Reid, ialavorc_AtheCity.Managers two uents. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Mayor Morgan congratulated
Mr. McCabe who was present in the audience.
CITY MANAGER BOURCIER reported the lights in the E. J. Christman
Redevelopment Project will be energized on December 1, 1974.
CITY MANAGER BOURCIER reported that Council's recommendations regarding
various ballot propositions made at the October 29 meeting did not
conflict with any previous Council actions.
CITY MANAGER BOURCIER requested Council's permission to WAIVE FEES for
grading and plan checking for the BONITA CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission
recommended the application by Conrad T. Prebys for ZONE VARIANCE NO.
Z-4-74 be denied and this variance will be on the December 3, 1974
Council agenda, and a petition, dated September 30, 1974, protesting
the zone variance and additional apartment pollution in the
area and the issuance of building permits were presented. Moved by
Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this be filed. There was discussion.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho.
The Planning Department recommendation that the new GENERAL PLAN
report be made available to National City residents, National City
Property owners and public agencies at no charge and that a fee of
$5.00 be charged to all other persons and organizations requesting
copies was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of
the Planner's recommendation. It was suggested copies be made avail-
able through the Chamber of Commerce. Planning Director Gerschler
said he would work out something with the Chamber. Carried by unani-
mous vote. Absent: Camacho.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN DALLA inquired about procedure for reconsideration. City
Attorney McLean said you make a motion and see if you can get it
seconded; any Councilman can bring up anything he wants; any Councilman
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can tell the staff to put something on the agenda; staff always
follows such instructions...Councilman Dalla said he would like to
change his vote on the airport. City Attorney McLean said you may
make a motion to bring it back. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid,
Council reconsider the original motion the Mayor made on the airport.
Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid.
Nays: Pinson, Morgan. Absent: Camacho.
MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Attorney if anything could be done on the
DELETION OF 252 FREEWAY to Division over to Wabash; he learned that
they cannot change the agreement signed by the City of San Diego and
the State of California unless the State and the City of San Diego
agree to it; this is important to those in National City, perhaps a
suit should be entered into if this is what is going to take place.
The Mayor said he has a report from the Engineers that it is going to
cost the City $5-million if they do not build this freeway; a lot of
effort should be put forth to prevent the City from having to spend
this money; the same thing will happen in Chula Vista and South San
Diego; if those people cannot get on 805 and go down and take a by-
pass from Wabash over to Division Street, they will have to use "J"
St., "H" St. in Chula Vista; they will use 8th, Plaza, 16th and 24th
in National City, the major streets of the South Bay cities; he feels
all the South Bay cities should put forth an effort to keep this
freeway in. Mayor Morgan continued he called a State official in
this regard and was told that under no circumstances will they change
the agreement signed with the City of San Diego; sometimes those things
don't stand up under pressure; he testified several times before the
City Council of San Diego and he intends to do so again when it comes
up. City Attorney McLean said the only thing to do is if there is any
further talk about not building a freeway is to organize the people
who are in favor of it, such as the people of Chula Vista to present
the other side of the case. Mayor Morgan said two courts are coming
down into the South Bay but they have built all the courts down in
the middle of San Diego; they are spending $36-million for the federal
courts in the middle of San Diego; juries and people going to court
and the County really jams up this freeway which is already over-
loaded; it is too bad that one man on the San Diego Council brought
this thing up; in the South Bay, if you don't fight you don't get
anything; they do not even allow the crumbs to fall on the South Bay.
MAYOR MORGAN said the City Manager brought up EXPENSES; we actually
have a depression on our hands; the City of National City lives on
sales tax from lumber and automobiles, etc.; the City Manager has his
full support to hold the expenses in line and keeping the BUDGET
balanced; if the Manager sees a trend going, he should notify the
Council early; the deeper one gets in, the harder to get out; if the
sales tax or money does not come in, Council should be notified;
President Ford says we have a recession but he, the Mayor, feels it
is a depression. Councilman Pinson said the City Manager has his full
support in tightening up all the belts around here; he knows that
before this budget period is complete it is going to hurt with sales
down as they are.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, The meting closed at 8:39 p.m.
Ci Clerk
of Natio 1 City, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of
National City at the regular meeting of November 19, 1974.
EI14( No Corrections
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as noted below
Mayor,City ational City, California
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