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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 04-10 CC MINOr"' 239 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 10, 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, Gunnarson, Hoffland, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mr. Sherman Scott, St. Mary's Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1973, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MELCHOR S. CRISTOBAL, owner of property at 1523 "E" Ave., was present to present his appeal of Council's action on April 3, in regard to his pro- perty. Assistant City Planner Gunnarson read a letter of appeal signed by Mr, Cristobal and stated there was a petition attached signed by property owners in the area saying they do not object to the zone change. Mr. Gunnarson said this was considered at the hearing on Zone Change ZC-3-73 on April 3rd; on this particular property, Council revised the action rec- ommended by the Planning Commission (State Planning law requires that, when Council amends action recommended by the Planning Commission, before the Council can take final action, it has to be referred back to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.) Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, this item be referred back to the Planning Commission for further action. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, resolutions be 2resented to Council by title only, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,007, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ADMINISTER THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,007 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,008, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF" (Dixieline Lumber Co., Inc.). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,008 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. RESOLUTION NO, 11,009, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORD- INANCE 962" (Z..2.73, 2210 E l0th Street, Sies). Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No, 11,009 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,010, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORD- INANCE 962" (2-.3..72, 2202 Orange Avenue, Camblin). Moved by Reid, seconded 4/10/73 240 by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,010 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,011, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,011 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,012, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,012 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,013, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING ASSEMBLY BILL 123 WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSOR IN 1975 TO FURNISH THE ESTIMATE OF ASSESSED VALUATION NO LATER THAN MAY 15 FOR SUCCEEDING YEAR." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,013 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,014, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON," ("N" Avenue, "M" Avenue, "L" Avenue and 26th Street, Assessment District No. 171). Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,014 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,015, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON," (La Siesta Way, Assessment District No. 178). Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,015 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,016, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION," (Eta Street Improvements, Specification No, 778). Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,016 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,017, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 885 EXTEND- ING STATE ROUTE 54 FROM ROUTE 5 TO TIDELANDS AVENUE." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,017 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,018, "RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBLEASE OF GIRLS' CLUB PREMISES." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,018 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, ordinances be presented to Council, for first reading, by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 4/10/73-1, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1112 TO PROVIDE FOR 'FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES' AS A PERMITTED USE IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL ZONES SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS." ORDINANCE NO. 4/10/73-2, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PEDDLERS LICENSE." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported he distributed reports relative to two claims against the City by (1) Freddie Roberge et al, and (2) Kenneth J. and Elizabeth Winters. 4/10/73 APPROVAL OF BILLS 241 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $31,218.08 Traffic Safety 692.94 Park 306.11 Gas Tax No. 2107 8,175.24 Park & Rec C.O. 133.20 Sewer 784.23 Total $41,309.80 Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $137,814.77 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The CITY MANAGER'S report on red curbs at bus stops was presented. Council- man Waters asked if wide service station driveways could be used for bus stops. City Manager Osburn said a bus company representative would be out here this week and this would be discussed with him. The CITY MANAGER'S report regarding towing complaint was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, that American Towing be on standby for towing in National City if and when the towing company under contract is unable to perform. Mayor Morgan said he had a call reporting that in some cases Moynahan did not have the equipment necessary to perform the duty required and he would call someone else who has a larger rig or something outside the city; this motion would not change the contract until March; should two accidents occur at the same time, an outside company would not be called but they would call American Towing, a National City firm. There was dis.. cession. City Manager Osburn said Mr, Winstone, of Winstone's Towing Company, gave us a letter requesting he be placed on standby in case the towing company under contract was unable to perform and Council approved Mr. Winstone's request and a letter was forwarded to the Police Department in this regard. Councilman Waters asked if Council now wanted two standbys. Mayor Morgan said he would like to table the motion for one week. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The CITY MANAGER'S recommendation the City purchase 8 vehicles from McCune Motors, low Bidder and stating Stanley Dodge was the only bidder on Item 9 (used water truck); they are investigating the condition of the vehicle and will make a recommendation later on this item; the Public Works Director's recommendation; and the City Clerk's report on the opening of sealed bids, Spec. No. 73-1 item No. 1. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors- $3,440.77, Stanley Dodge - $3,938.94; Item No. 2. Utility Body Company. $3,161.76, McCune Motors - $3,140.55, Stanley Dodge $3,103,05; Item No, 3. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $2,999.95, Stanley Dodge -. $3,937.13; Item No. 4. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $2,388.31, Stanley Dodge - No bid; Item No. 5. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $3,943.78, Stanley Dodge - $3,960,68; Item No, 6. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $3,033.27, Stanley Dodge - $3,319.10; Item No, 7. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $7,340.41, Stanley Dodge - $8,009.81; Item No. 8. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - $5,743.75 or alternate $6,108,75, Stanley Dodge - no bid; Item No, 9. Utility Body Company - no bid, McCune Motors - no bid, 4/10/73 242 Stanley Dodge - $8,750.36 or alternates (69 Dodge Q $4,362.50 or 69 Reo $9,622.50 were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion. The City Manager said the water truck was in the 1972-73 budget. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, we buy the new one for $8550. City Manager Osburn said $8,750.36. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS Consent Calendar (Item la. City Manager's recommendation minutes of March 22, 1973, regular meeting of the Street Tree & Parkway Committee be approved and filed; lb, City of Coronado resolution endorsing AB 123 which requires San Diego County Assessor in 1975 to furnish estimate of assessed valuation no later than May 15 for the succeeding year; lc. City of El Cajon resolu- tion in support of AB 123 to require San Diego County Assessor in 1975 to furnish estimate of assessed valuation no later than May 15 for the succeed. ing year; ld. A Notice of Hearing on National City's proposed construction on freeway off -ramp at 9th St., before the Coastal Zone Commission April 20, 1973, 9:15 a.m,, Room V-109, 1350 Front Street, San Diego; le. Items to be filed with the City Clerk (1. Letter from the San Diego Company Water Authority, 2740 4th Ave, San Diego, dated 3/23/73, Subject: Statistics being used in Filtered Water Distribution Study by Water Authority staff and James M, Montgomery, Consulting Engineers; 2. Letter from Peterson Lindemulder Properties, 3422 Addison St., San Diego, dated 4/3/73, Re: Zone Change ZC-3--73 on property located between 14th and 15th Sts. on "F" Ave.; 3. Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, 2750 4th Ave., San Diego, dated 4/3/73, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 3/31/73; and average monthly water deliveries in dfs by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1972-73; 4. Letter from Business and Transportation Agency, 1120 N St., P.0, Box 1139, Sacramento, 95805, dated 4/2/73, Subject: Notice of Pro. posed Changes in the Regulations of the Secretary of Business and Trans- portation, State of California; 5. Certificate of Insurance from Robert F. Driver Company, Inc., San Diego, insuring Thomas Moynahan, Sr., et al, dba Tom Moynahan, 3200 National Ave., National City, Policy No. 1 CC 596 001; 6. Certificate of Insurance from Barney & Barney, 1010 2nd Ave., San Diego, insuring Hartson Ambulance, Inc., & Robert L. Hartson, 4318 47th St., San Diego, Policy Nos. XEL038481, Renewal of 72WA105287, and Renewal of 72C211- 256.). Moved by Pinson, seconded by viaters all items except item a under the consent calendar be approved and item a be referred back to the committee. Carried by unanimous vote, The CITY MANAGER'S recommendation the bids of Burrus Engine and Body Company law bider for 20 ton tilt, lowbed dual axle trailer and Adams - Sullivan, Inc. for Track Paver with electric hydraulic controls; the recommendation of the Public Works Director the certificate of Publication; and the City Clerk's report on the opening of sealed bids, Spec. 73-2 (Item 1 Burrus Engine Company..$4,830,47, International Harvester- $5,743.10 & $5,126,75, Metro Equipment - $4,900.00, Adams -Sullivan - no bid Adams -Sullivan only bidder - $3,778.95 for Item 2)were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, iq favor of the City Manager's recommenda- tion. Carried by unanimous vote, A request by CONTROLLER, SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, that National City approve recommended change in fiscal year accounting of the Sweetwater Water System Corporation was presented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by ASSEMBLYMAN JULIAN DIXON for support of AB 594 which requires 5¢ refund on all beer and soft drink containers sold in California on or after 1/1/75, etc., was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the request be filed. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, in favor of Assemblyman Dixon's request. Mayor Morgan ruled there was a previous motion on the floor. There was discussion. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Nays: Waters, Morgan. 4/10/73 243 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH resolution urging Congress to adopt year -around daylight savings time was presented. Loved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Newport Beach's resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. The application of HERMAN LENTZ, 837 E 24th St., for refund of $100 performance bond, approved by Engineering Dept., was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Herman Lentz request. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER2S memo listing action required in Traffic Safety com- mittee minutes of 3/21/73 and recommending that with approval of these items, the minutes be filed was presented. Councilman Waters called the City Manager's attention to Page 71, Item e, and asked that he please explain what they are trying to do; Mr. John Ross asked for the removal of a parking meter at 600 block of "A"; why was a parking meter installed there originally? City Manager Osburn said as far as he knew, there were no parking meters in National City. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, to take this item out and refer back to the City Manager for further report at the next regular meeting. Councilman Pinson asked the City Manager if Council could not get more detailed copy of the minutes of, not only the Traffic Safety meeting, but the other City Commissions as well; these minutes are inadequate. The Mayor suggested City Manager Osburn have more complete minutes sent to the Council Members= offices. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-2-73 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDEMENT GP-1-73 (REZONE FROM C-3-A, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND/OR C-3-C, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, TO R-4, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 610-12, 614-44, and 702 E. 8TH STREET, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON SUBJECT PROPERTIES FROM "RETAIL, PERSONAL SERVICES AND REPAIR" TO 1VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL") was held at this time.. City Clerk Campbell stated Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Use District Hearing were on file. Assistant City Planner Gunnarson said this case involves three properties on the South side of 8th Street, West of Highland; the properties are now General Commercial and the request is have property rezoned to R-4 for multiple family residence; this is a property -owner initiated zone change request; Planning Commission recommend- ed denial and no change be made to the General Plan; one of the properties was previously considered for a zone change to R-4 by the City Council and the Planning Commission and City Council denied the request (702 E 8th St.). STEVE DROGIN, 2151 Oliver Avenue, San Diego was present and asked Council to change the zoning from C-3-C to R-4; in 1972, he had asked for the same type of zoning for a portion of the property he is asking to be considered now; at that time the property on which rezoning was requested was 34,000 sg. ft. and during the discussions held one of the issues seemed to be this would be spot zoning; as a result of this, Mr. Drogin's company contacted property owners west of the subject property (Mr. Heisman and Mr, Edgerton) who joined with Mr. Johnson, the present owner of the center property, to form a larger parcel of land for rezoning, 2902 frontage on 8th Street, a total of 2.23 acres. Mr. Drogin said the site proposed for the 46-unit apartment project continues to be vacant and unused; there is a lot of vacant commercially zoned land in National City which is more desirable commercially than this property; this is an opportunity for the City Council to allow provate enterprise redevelop an eyesore into a pleasing apartment development; this project would meet all the requirements of the City ordinance, parking, open space, recreation facilities, trash disposal, etc; 25 of the 34 surrounding property owners signed letters of approval of this project; the environmental impact report has been processed and approved. There was discussion. Mayor Morgan said he would like to see some kind of business, a machine shop; he would like to see some kind of study made and someone come up with what would be feasible and asked Assistant City Planner Gunnarson if this could be done. Mr. Gunnarson said this could be referred to staff to do a special study on this area and 4/10/73 244 make suggestions for possible rezoning. There was further discussion. RAYMOND R. DUKE, 1414 K Ave., was present and said this has been an eyesore to the city and he would ask that Council do the same with this property and Public Hearing as Council did with the Sweetwater property last week; should this property be rezoned to he would like it to come under a new low density ordinance which is being currently contemplated, LORNA HARRIS, 718-1/2 E. 8th St., was present and said her main complaint was traffic; it is now very difficult to get in and out of her driveway at peak hours; customers do not want to stop because of this difficulty; price on this property has been too high. JIM GRAHAM, 1512 "E" Avenue, was present and said this seems to be an eyesore and he wondered why it is not feasible to have a park or something there; does the Federal Government help the City build parks; the City can make the streets large enough for left - turn. and right -turn lanes at 8th and Highland. Councilman Pinson suggest- ed the property might make a nice parking lot. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the public hearing on appeal of this rezoning from commercial C-3-C to an R-4 be denied. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Reid. The HEARING ON PROPOSED GENERAL AMENDMENT GP-18-72 was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated that Certificate of Publication is on file. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning Department's recommendation that the hearing be continued for one week (April 17), No one was present to speak. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A request of NATIONAL CITY-LINCOLN ACRES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL for $250 to help meet expenses incurred in Cinco De Mayo Program was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of National City -Lincoln Acres request » the same as last year. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S recomendation of denial and referral to City Attorney of the matter of Freddie Roberge, et al, Plaintiff, vs City of National City, et al, defendants was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Step Increases for eligible employees (R. A. Bigbey, Park & Recreation Dept; Robert N. Crawford, Jr. and Ronald Lee Willis, Police Dept.; Daniel Gradillas, Fire Dept.; Molly M. McDonnell, Library) approved by CITY MANAGER and DEPARTMENT HEADS were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of step increases for eligible employees. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan ordered Items 11, 12 and 13 on the Agenda be taken in one motion. Applications for transfers of alcoholic beverage licenses (1) Personal transfer (dropping partner) of off -sale beer and wine license by Thomas P. Habib and Yousif Shamoo, dba Red Owl, 6 N. Euclid Ave; (2) Person and premises transfer of on -sale general public premises liquor license by Milton N. and Nellie E, Pollard, dba The Depot, 900 W. 24th St.; (3) person -to -person transfer of an on -sale general, public premises, liquor license by Donald E. Burdette, dba Club 21, 2105 National Avenue were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Items 11, 12 and 13 be ayproved. Carried by following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan, (See paragraph 7 , page 245for further Council action re license for the Depot.) The CITY MANAGER'S recommendations Cities legislative Bulletin No. 4, Morgan, seconded by Reid, Carried by unanimous vote. regarding items for League of California dated 3/30/73 was presented, Moved by the City Manager's recommendations be approved. The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S statement that final payment has been received from Lamb Chevrolet for property purchased from the City was pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the City accept the final pay- ment from Lamb Chevrolet and thank them and proceed with reconveyance. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/10/73 245 A bid of $100 by RALPH BRISCO, 5530 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, for removal of triplex at 16th and Palm was presented. (If bid is accepted, will remove said structure, except concrete foundation, within 30 days.) Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this item be held over for one week for the City Manager to give his report on it. City Manager Osburn said this is in relation to the bid on the triplex. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL to appear before the Council to outline their funding proposal of $450 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of their request to appear before Council on April 24 but not guarantee they will get it. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S report on status of Division Street Right -of -Way acquisi- tion and recommending the City proceed with eminent domain proceedings against four parcels was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of City Manager's recommendation, There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Cif Manager be authorized to go to bid as soon as possible on Division from Highland to the Freeway and on Palm Avenue from North of 4th to 8th s,;treet. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote, REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a map showing the coastal zones approved by the San Diego County Coastal Commission which he displayed during Pre..Council Conference; this delineates the line where the coastal authority will have to approve all permits; the map will be given to the Planning Department, Councilman Waters asked the City Manager to get the opinion of the City Planner and our Environmental Committee to see if we should object, City Manager Osburn said an exemption has been applied for. There was discussion. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he had distributed to Council, Planning Director Gerschler's report and recommendation in regard to proceeding with the hiring of a Planning Consultant for the General Plan; he would like a decision on this matter next week; money has been budgeted for the General Plan and it is hoped it will be completed by next February, Councilman Waters asked about the qualifications of this particular consultant; can this be sent out to bid? There was discussion, MAYOR MORGAN asked if anything on Palm Avenue is planned to be built soon. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, that anything that comes to the Planning Commission that is going to be built on Palm Avenue will come before this Council before the Planning Commission has a chance to look at it - to study whether we need an extra 10 feet on Palm Avenue, Mayor Morgan explained his motion: anyone bringing a plan in to the Planning Commission that is going to build on Palm Avenue that he bring it before the Council before they issue a permit - this is until the Planning Commission has had a chance to review Palm Avenue. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. Councilman Pinson referred back to Item 12 on the Council Agenda and said there was an amendment to Item 12 presented to the Council; unless this is taken up a different kind of license will be issued from the one requested. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, Milton N. and Nellie E. Pollard get the type of license requested on the amendment - on sale general eating place. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of City of Long Beach resolution urging the enactment of SB 502, "The Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1973," pertaining to urban public transportation which is on file. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of County Board of Supervisors resolution regarding the establishment and collection of fees for use of 4/10/73 246 County sanitary landfill refuse disposal areas which is on file. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of League of California Cities Digest of Legislation Affecting Cities, 1972 Session, which is on file. COUNCILMAN PINSON commented on the City Clerk's item regarding the County Board of Supervisors resolution; feels Council should oppose this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, Council send a resolution to the County Board of Supervisors opposing this resolution. There was discussion on whether or not the City could be prohibited from dumping as a result of Council's action. There was discussion on pollution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None, Abstaining: Reid, The PLANNING DIRECTORtS recommendation that performance bond on "Seawind Greens" project be released was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DIRECTOR'S recommendation the request of Scrap Disposal Company for vacation of 17th Street and Harrison Avenue at their site be returned to the Planning Commission for reconsideration was presented. Councilman Waters said he would like Mr. Gunnarson tell Council how many complaints he has received and what percentage of the businesses in that area are complaining. Mr. Gunnarson said three companies, located on 17th St., who have submitted letters in opposition to closing of 17th St.; these letters were received after the Planning Commission's action and this is the reason we are asking that this be returned to the Planning Commission (1) Chula Lumber Company in a letter signed by Mr. Gonzales (2) Chula Vista Farms in a letter signed by Fred Stevens and (3) Public Service Oil Company, Ltd. in a letter signed by Fred Graf. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, this item be sent back to the Planning Commission to research the complaints and the percentage of objection and then refer it back to Council for con-. sideration. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL. COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN said he wrote a letter to Assemblyman Deddeh last week and asked him to introduce a bill whereby National City could bond itself for half the amount of money received every yeas for gas tax fund; he talked with Mr. Deddeh in person in Chula Vista and he was very happy to intro- duce this bill; if this bill passes we would get something like $400,000 yearly in gas tax and the bill would be where we could borrow the money against $200,000 (half of it); it would equal something like two and a half or three million dollars that we could have on hand to clean up our streets; there is no reason why the State will not pass such a bill; also talked with Assemblyman Moretti, the House speaker, who was happy to assist; we could borrow the amount of money that half of our gas tax would pay; it would be up to Council; it would be Statewide; if Cities up the coast do not want to bond themselves, they could just leave it there; we would still have that other $200,000 coming in to do the things we are doing now. There was discussion. Mayor Morgan said this would be for selected streets...major streets...Euclid, Palm, Division, 4th St., l9th St, down in Tidelands...we have so many Streets and if we can get this money, we could clean up the streets that need to be done, all at one time; only the select streets that the State of California approves can be paved with Gas Tax money. MAYOR MORGAN asked City Manager Osburn about 1911 act improvements; when will they be coming out? City Manager Osborn said there will be a rather large one before Council in the not too distant future. MAYOR MORGAN said there was water on 18th St. and Roosevelt and asked if there was a way this can be drained and fixed so that when it rains it will drain; this is on City property. City Manager Osburn said this is a low spot and 18th Street will have to be raised about 1 foot. 4/10/73 247 MAYOR MORGAN said he read in the paper that taxes are to be raised 150 to retain PEP employees and he has no intention of raising taxes in National City; it is his intention to cut taxes in National City. The Mayor suggested PEP employees, if they have a chance to get another job, should not wait but take it; as far as hiring the PEP program people who are working in this City, the Mayor has no intention of doing this; the PEP employees should know how the Mayor feels in this regard. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked City Manager Osburn where the City stands with the telephone company; the City is big enough to support a telephone service office; but if they do not intend to bring a service office back to National City, couldn't they list on their bills places where people can pay their bills; he has received quite a few complaints on this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 8:56 p.m. C y Clerk ity of Natio -1 City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City of the regular meeting of April 17, 1973. No Corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, City 'bf National City, California 4/10/73