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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 03-06 CC MIN198 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIT'✓ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 6, 1973 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, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster, Gerschler, McLean, Osborn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn followed with invocation by the Rev. Phillip Larson, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "NAVAL RESERVE WEEK" March 11-17, 1973. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the pro- clamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to LCDR John Dunkle, U.S. Naval Reserve. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "INTERNATIONAL DEMOLAY WEEK" March 11-18, 1973. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to DeMolay Pete Stovall. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,990, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP) AT NORTH SIDE OF PLAZA BOULEVARD BETWEEN HIGHLAND AND 'L' AVENUES (Eugene Garrett)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 1OL990 be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,991, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING EXECUTION OF REQUEST FOR RECONVEYANCE (Roger D. and Mary K. Ring, 240 W. 30th St.)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,991 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,992, " RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION ( Lighting Hart Field, Kimball Park, Specifica- tion No. 779)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,992 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,993, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Sewer Coolidge Avenue, Specification No. 777)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,993 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,994$ "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Donald R. and Beverly J. Jones)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, 3/6/73 199 Resolution No. 10,994 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $378,799.91 Traffic Safety 174.18 Park 577.54 Retirement 12,340.80 Gas Tax No. 2107 2,950.00 Park & Rec. Capital Outlay 8,568.00 Sewer 601.10 Total $404,011.53 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $135,968.18 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends approval of the application for ZONE VARIANCE Z-1-73, for variance from minimum site area requirement to permit a SERVICE STATION AT 438 NATIONAL AVE. (Boris Picaizen), was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this application be denied. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommended approval of this variance in January 1973, the Council had a hearing on it early in February and referred it back to the Planning Commission to present justification on the zone variance as pro- vided for by State law; at the last meeting of the Planning Commission, the City Attorney and he both urged the Planning Commission to review the sections of State law wherein the justification of zone variances are care- fully spelled out; after doing that, their motion was to approve the zone variance as per their action as recorded in the meeting of February 12 with the addition "that in the previous existance of this property as a service facility no other use was applied for during any period of this ownership;" the Planning Commission, in effect, reaffirmed their previous recommendation that this zone variance be granted. Mr. Gerschler said he thinks the law requires the Planning Commission to study facts on the zone variance case and make their own independent finding; whether or not the required justification of law for zone variance was necessary is a ques- tion that should be answered by the City Attorney. City Attorney McLean said to grant a zone variance the Council is obligated to (1) find pre- sence of a special circumstance applicable to the property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, so that the strict applica- tion of the zoning ordinance would deprive this property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification; (2) that in the granting of a variance you are not planning a special privilege inconsistent with limitations on other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is found; the law con- templates that there is something in the nature of the land itself that warrants granting of a variance. There was further discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said to keep the record straight the Planning staff has advised the Planning Commission that in all probability the law on non- conforming use status that this property has as a service station has probably expired; the service station, in their opinion, was in fact con- verted from a service station to some other type of use. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/6/73 200 NEW BUSINESS A communication from HUD stating National City has demonstrated a pro- ficiency in management of its renewal program that has earned their commendations and they will arrive at a final decision soon regarding application for second amendment to loan and grant contract for CALIF. R-127 (consent item) was presented. City Manager Osburn said we made a request to amend the project and asked for more money and this is the application before them now; State was saying it is a good project, the property well managed; there should be an answer on the final decision regarding application for second amendment on loan and grant contract about the middle of this month. Mr. Watts was commended by Council for a job well done. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from HISTORIC RESEARCH ASSISTANT stating application to place Kimball Block/Brick Row on the National Register of Historic Places will be reviewed at the 4/26/73 meeting of the Dept. of Parks & Recreation Historic Preservation Section and attaching copies of letters regarding same (consent item) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing three items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): 1. Certificate of Insurance from Centennial Insurance Co., 45 Wall St., New York, N.Y. dated 2/9/73 insuring Walter T. Blackburn & Charles D. Sims, 2432 E. 13th St., National City, Ca., Policy No. 467 012 816; 2. Certificate of Automobile Liability Insurance from Associated Insurance Agencies, 343 Spreckels Building, San Diego, Ca. covering Dixieline Lumber Co., P. O. Box 80307, San Diego, Ca., Policy No. GL 18209727, for all operations including motor vehicles and lumber carriers; 3. Certificate of Insurance from National Indemnity Co., 3024 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska, stating that Policy No. CAL 13932 is in full force and effect insuring Luis M. Planas, 8441 Desiree Lane, Santee, San Diego, Ca. (consent item). Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from BLDG. & HOUSING DIRECTOR recommending request by WESTERN LUMBER CO. to move a building from the 2600 block of Quay Ave. to 2745 Tidelands be granted subject to 6 conditions was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Bldg. & Housing Director's recommendation with all stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from JOHN D. MANN, Attorney, Rose, Rockwell and Mann, U. S. National Bank Bldg, San Diego, representing Mr. FREDDIE ROBERGE and requesting a review of the Planning Commission's denial of Mr. Roberge's request for waiver of provisions of Ordinance 1181 (USED CAR LOT 423 National Avenue) was presented. JOHN MANN was present on behalf of Mr. Roberge and outlined the record of the matter before the Planning Commis- sion, stating his client agreed to three of the conditions recommended by the Commission (trees to be planted in parkways on National Avenue, flags and bunting not authorized by building permit to be removed and the exterior of the existing building to be repainted) but was asking for waiver of the condition that electrical service wires for existing area lighting be placed underground. Mr. Mann stated that they had obtained a bid from an electrical contractor of approximately $12,000 to underground the wires and it was economically unfeasible; Mr. Roberge leases the lot to a used car dealer and it would take four years to get back the cost of the undergrounding; it was an impossibility to meet this condition; the value of the property does not justify it. Planning Director Gerschler pointed out that Planning Commission had imposed the condition of under - grounding service to the existing lighting only and estimated the cost to be between $2,502 and $5,502; the bid submitted by Mr. Roberge was for undergrounding and re -lighting the entire lot. Council discussed the undergrounding program now in effect for another portion of National Avenue, the fact that in the near future undergrounding of other portions of (or all of) National Avenue would be in effect; the proximity of the used car lot to the motels to be built in the area; the general upgrading of the area; and the possibility of deferral of the condition of under - grounding for a stated period of time. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, 3/6/73 201 in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING The HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTY FOR AN AUCTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH USED FURNITURE AND ANYTIQUE SALES AT 130 E. 8TH ST. (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- H & M GOODIES) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Commission recommendation the request for public auction in con- junction with and accessory to used furniture and antique sales at 130 E. 8th St. be approved subject to conditions of staff was attached to the agenda and the Certificate of Publication is on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommended in favor of granting a conditional use permit; the conditional use permit subject to 25 recommended conditions (some of them dealing with improvements of the property, limita- tions on the use to insure that it will be, as represented, an accessory use conducted inside the building; the conditions outline the hours, days and the number of times per month that the auction as an accesory use would be allowed; it regulates such things as signs, public address systems, out- door uses, prohibits operations on the parking lot, etc.) Mayor Morgan inquired if M-3 zoning allows this. Mr. Gerschler said he checked all of the records he has; in 1965 the Planning Commission was asked to make an interpretation as to the correct zone for auctions; after considerable study, the Commission made a finding that auctions, apparently as a primary use were to be permitted only in the wholesale and industrial zones; when Mr. Rash first came in a few months ago, this was pointed out to him (the fact that the zone that he wanted to go into did not permit auctions at all and that the Planning Commission had made such a finding that auctions as principal uses would be allowed only in wholesale and industrial zone; Mr. Rash represented a different sort of case in that he proposed to have an accessory auction use to a permitted retail store; they didn't feel that point had been covered by the interpretation of the code and they asked the Commission to review it again. Mr. Gerschler continued the Planning Commission reviewed it and they found that there is nothing to interpret, that the code was clear; auctions are not permitted in this zone; the matter was then taken up as a code amendment, public hearings were schedules the Commission considered the various alternatives, such as not allowing auction houses, allowing auction houses, allowing auction houses subject to conditional use permits; after studying the questions and this zone, the Commission recommended that you amend the zoning ordinance to allow auctions as an accessory use in conjunction with a permitted retail store in this zone on approval of a conditional use permit; the Council responded, adopter an ordinance that accomplishes just that; the applicants, in this case, filed a conditional use permit with the Manning Commission, went up for a hearing on the application; it is that application you have before you tonight with the 25 conditions attached. LLOYD RASH, 1615 National Ave., was present and said they are aware of the conditions and are willing to comply; there were a few points he would like clarified. Mr. Rash dis- tributed to ou QQi1 a letter signed by himself as tenant, and Mr. Harold Gelber, owneenktt9fing Council that they are aware of the conditions set forth in the Planning staff report and they agree to comply with said con- ditions within 120 days, depending on the availability of contractors; money necessary for such work will be deposited in the Bank of America in National City. Mr. Rash stated Mr. Gelber will deposit $15,000 in the Bank of America in National City to comply with the ordinance for the permit; Mr. Gelber realizes that the building and property is not in the proper shape to lease to anyone, so after many meetings with the Planning Commission and City Council they feel they are in pretty close agreement on it; but there were some points they would like clarified either by the Council, the Planning Commission or the Attorney. Mr. Rash inquired about "Condition 2a: -auctions shall be permitted on Wed. of each week between the hours 6:30 pm & 12:00 midnight;" in the event that Wednesday night (the night named for their weekly auction) might be in conflict with some- thing, could they change the night after they have been in there a while. Councilman Waters said he could come back for an amendment. Mr. Rash continued under Condition 2b-provides for monthly auction "once a month on 3/6/73 202 Sunday between the hours 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m."; they have discussed this with many people and this will be the special auction of the month; they would like to have the ending time changed to 5:00 p.m. because some. people will be coming in and staying over night; if they close between 12:00 and. 1:00 for lunch they wouldn't have enough hours to complete the auction. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Condition 2b under accessory auction sales be changed from auction sales once a month on Sunday between the hours 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Mr. Rash continued, "Condition 3" -auctions shall be limited to new and used mgrchandize and shall not includa animals, vehicles, foods, industrial equipment, raw materials or salvage;" and asked for clarification; if an estate is purchased and the estate includes a vehicle, a fish bowl full of fish, and a box of canned food, would they be limited and unable to sell a fish bowl when there are fish in it; when you talk about animals are you talking about cattle, horses, dogs or what. Planning Director Gerschler said this wasn't discussed at the Planning Commission and he can't say what their reaction would be; in staff pro- posal the effort was to eliminate animal auctions; an occassional fish bowl probably is not what they had in mind; the context of all these things on the list is to establish the primary functions of the auction which would not be to auction meat, fresh vegetables, processed foods; we are talking about the principal function of the auction, not an occassional sale ofa can of coffee. There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said there are practical problems involved with vehicles; the Planning Commission clearly intends that none of this would be conducted outside of the building and the Council should give careful thought; when- ever this type of use is allowed in the parking lot you are in a whole different ball game; an outdoor auction area of any kind would be damaging and not in harmony with the commercial zoning. Mr. Rash said they would have enough room to get one vehicle in the building to be sold; if you notice under Item 2 prohibits outdoor activities. Council discussed whether these questions had been brought up at the Planning Commission and if it is necessary to stipulate that an occassional tropical fish can be sold. City Attorney McLean said he thought Council could rely on the common sense of the staff not to cite the man for violating zoning laws for a gold fish and if it turns out that the staff's enforcement of the law somehow is unreasonable Mr. Rash can apply for an amendment; the items being brought up now have not been considered by the Planning Commission. Mr. Rash asked to have "industrial equipment" explained; is it a bull- dozer, a tractor, a hand saw, or is it a stapler, or what. City Attorney McLean said these questions were not presented to the Planning Commission and we are speculating what they will answer. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, that this item be referred back to the Planning Commission for Mr. Rash to get his answers and interpretations and be resubmitted back to Council and continue this public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting. MARY E. SCHOENFELD, 84 "D", Chula Vista, Partner, was present and said they are willing to comply with these conditions; if they run across anything they can't/gRey will come back. Mr. Rash said there is one more thing they wish to ask, it says before occupancy, prior to City Council adoption of resolution granting conditional use permit, the applicant shall file with the Planning Department an acknowledgement in writing stating that he is cognizant of all conditions set below and that he agrees to accomplish same prior to occupancy, and to comply thereafter; they would like to have 60 days if necessary to comply, the interior of the building;theywould like an additional 60 days to repave the parking lot, do the curbs, etc.; a total of 120 days; could they operate the furniture store only (no auctions) for the first 60 days. Planning Director Gerschler said this permit only affects the auction, it does not affect the normal retail store. Mr. Gerschler said this does not have anything to do with this permit that can be accomplished separately. Mrs. Schoefeld asked if the inside of the building is completed before the 120 days can they hold an acution and still be working on the outside. Mr. Gerschler said staff has no comment. There was discussion. Motion and second withdrawn. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by 3/6/73 203 Waters, seconded by Pinson, the public hearing on proposed use of the property at 130 E. 8th St. (be closed) and all conditions of the Planning Commission be adhered to and approved and all stipulations of staff. There was further discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A communication from NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT requesting waiver of sewer service fee at their new administration center at 1500 "N" Ave. was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the request of National School District for waiver of sewer service fee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommending the City become an interested party in litigation regarding distribution of Sales Tax and attaching a letter from the Mayor, City of Montclair, asking to be con- tacted if National City favors retention of existing sales tax apportion- ment formula and would be interested in joining as an "interested party" in appropriate litigation, if necessary, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CEDU FOUNDATION requesting permission to conduct campaign in National City and License Collector's recommendation of denial were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the CEDU Foundation request be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, enclosing plans for cul-de-sac of 30th St. near Wilson Ave. to be approved by the City Council was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Executive Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Bid of $15 by GREG PEMBROKEi, 1516 Sheryl Lane, for building on City property at 16th and "N" Ave. was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Mana1er, Planning Director and the City Attorney sit down and look this situation over and size it up and see if we ourselves can complete this to meet the City's specifications and have it as City property. City Manager Osburn said we cannot complete it under the City code presently; you might knock one unit off; the buliding is termite ridden; we will certainly take another look at it and bring back a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Notification by Dir., Park & Recreation Dept. to L. R. MEREDITH that request (pancake breakfast to raise money for the Quarterback Club) for no fee use of Community Bldg. could not be granted was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Quarterback Club's request, no fee to be charged. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT requesting City to join them in an arrangement to develop property acquired for expansion of NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL playground facilities -- suggested use of District and City personnel and equipment in removal of curbs, gutters, and asphalt paving when closure of "F" Ave. completed and same method could also be used in leveling and preparing site for use, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the request of the Sweetwater Union High School District be approved. There was discussion. City Manager Osburn said they are asking assistance in putting the street in; they don't have the equipment to pull the concrete curbs and sidewalks out; we do have it; they will furnish some men and equipment on the job; there is probably a weeks work for part of their crew; there is no money involved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT enclosing proposed plans and specifications for lighting of multi -use basketball and 3/6/73 204 handball courts at GRANGER JR. HIGH SCHOOL and asking to be notified of any changes or additions thatshould be made was presented, City Manager Osburn said we have received a copy of the plans they intend to go out to bid on; we had discussed lighting or assisting them in lighting two tennis courts and two basketball courts; the price for these courts are estimated at $17,000; alternate 1, would include light- ing two additional basketball courts, that is $5,800; alternate 2, would include handball courts recently constructed,that is $6,500; Mr. Maley and Mr. Masevica would prefer if only part of the money is available, to light the original amount, $17,000, plus $6,500. Al this time they are not asking for any memey, they are asking if we have any ideas or changes in the plans we would like to make; they want to go to bid now on these projects. Council discussed the use of lighted basketball courts who could play if there would be time schedules or league schedules, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, approve the Manager's recommendation to go to bid Iv to $23,000. There was discussion of whether or not money would be available in the 1974-75 budget, personnel would need to be provided for programs, the people are aware of the programs furnished and how they could be better informed. City Manager Osburn said he doesn't expect to hire full-time people on this program, the most would be recreation leaders. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter directed to the City Clerk from Mr. Drogin addressed to the City Council appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny zone change ZC-2-73 and requesting a public hearing be set before the Council on or after April 10, 1973. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, this be set for public hearing April 10 1973. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported sometime ago we had a request from National Meat Packers west of the freeway to purchase City owned property at 22nd and Wilson, a 50' x 150' lot; and also to close 22nd St. and he recommended it be referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this item be referred back to the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. City Manager Osburn said if you would like to hold a Real Estate Meeting on this we could probably do it in the next two or three ,. weeks. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Osburn to keep them informed, CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from FRED SCOTT concerning purchase of a parcel of property next to the drainage channel at the north end of Sheryl Lane about 40' wide and roughly 235' long. Moved by Morgan, that we authorize the City Manager to write these people a letter and tell them this property is not for sale. Motion died for lack of second. There was discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, to table this item. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to Zone Variance Application Z-2-73 and suggesting Council schedule this case for review 3/27/73; if a written protest is received within 15 days from March 6, the City Clerk shall give required written notice and set this case for public hearing on earliest convenient date, was presented for information only at this time. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended denial of Zone Change (ZC-2-73) for property at 610-612, 614-644 & 702 E. 8th, not consistent with General Plan 1985; (Rezone from C-3-A, General Commercial, and C-3-C, General Commercial, to R-4, Multiple Family Residence, property delinated on attached drawing), was listed on the Agenda but was considered under City Manager's report (Drogin appeal -see first paragraph City Manager's Report this page). A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the proposed lot split at 2132 Granger Ave. (Sloan) be approved subject to 2 3/6/73 J 205 conditions was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this is one deep lot, 66' x 291' with double frontage; part of the lot faces on Granger and part on La Siesta; the lot split would cut it in two so that would be one normal size residential lot facing Granger and one normal size residential lot facing La Siesta; they have not submitted plans for development at this time. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommender application by INOCENCIO PABLO for deferral of installation of gutter and sidewalk at 1136 E. 4th St. be denied (and City Engineer's recommendation of denial) and applicant advised to conform to Ord. No.) 256, was pre- sented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the Planning Commission and City En)ineer's recommendation be approved for 1136 E. 4th St. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommender. application by Camblin for deferral of installation of curb, gutter, side- walk, and permanent paving for one-half St. width at 2202 Orange Ave. be approved subject to conditions outlined was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation the application by Mr. Camblin for deferral of installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk. City Engineer Foster said this is a street we are going to build with gas tax funds, a portion of Orange Ave. or Euclid Ave. from 22nd to Rdigeway; they are ready to do that as soon as the County comes up with their right-of-way in the project. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommender application by E. A. AHLIN for deferral of installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk at 2519 'Prospect be approved subject to 5 conditions was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission's recommendation was based on the Engineers recommendation. City Engineer Foster said the reason they recommended against it; this is in the Lincoln Acres area and we have no grades on any of the streets in there and if ,re put it in one lot at a time it will cause some serious drain problems and so forth. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR REID said he noticed La Siesta is coming awfully slow. City Engineer Foster said it isn't going as fast as they would like it to; they have had trouble with rain. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked the City Manager about the letter from the Traffic Safety Committee Chairman it appeared that we must be getting these things before the Traffic Safety Committee gets completed on these items because the only items we see is the minutes and that is what we normally approve; it appears that this Chairman feels that we act on things that they are in progress on before they get a chance to complete them; and asked if he knew how this was happening. City Manager Osburn said he would look into it. COUNCILMAN WATERS reported on his trip to Washington D. C. and reviewed Revenue Sharing. MAYOR MORGAN said we are in the process of planting trees; we are going to do everything we can to start planting trees in National City. City Manager Osburn said Arbor Day is tomorrow (3/7/73) and if anyone is interested in donating a tree we will be happy to take your name and address and get the tree and plant it in either the park, a parkway or the school yard, or somewhere; we will assist anyway we can with the program. 3/6/73 206 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:21 p.m. Cit Clerk City of Nation City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of March 13, 1973. 0 No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, Ci ational City, California 3/6/73