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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
June 26, 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, Osburn.
SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager
Osburn followed with invocation by Dr. M. O. Garner, Calvary Baptist
Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 19, 1973, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
DONALD JONES, 2120 Valle Vista, N. C. Jaycees, was present and
requested indication from Council that they are satisfied with the
Jaycees' handling of the "Miss National City" and "Junior Miss"
Pageants (at the June 12, 1973, meeting of the City Council it was
alleged that the pageants were poorly handled and that the City
Manager had been unable to get an accounting of the actual expendi-
tures of the two pageants; the N.C. Jaycees responded with a letter
giving the expenditures and had heard nothing from Council or staff).
Mr. Jones also explained how the Jaycees had conferred with the
Mayor and three Councilmen in this regard. There was discussion.
Vice Mayor Pinson defended his position relative to questionning
the Jaycees, management of the pageants and the public funds donated
by the City for this purpose; he asked further about a photographer
at the pageant, news coverage of the pageant, when the winners would
receive their scholarships and when the awards dinner would be;
Mr. Pinson asked how he could use "greater discretion" where public
funds were involved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to
commend the Jaycees for an outstanding job on the "Junior Miss" and
the "Miss National City" Pageants this year. There was further
discussion. Councilman Waters read an editorial from the N.C. Star -
News in regard to the members of the City Council meeting with the
Jaycees and asked the City Attorney his opinion on what could be
done when the newspaper misleads the public. City Attorney McLean
answered that Harry Truman had the right idea; when you get into
politics there is a certain amount of heat; elected officials are
exposed to a certain amount of critical comment by newspapers, which
may or may not be true, for which a public official has no legal
remedy. There was further discussion. (City Manager Osburn left the
Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. and returned at 7:58 p.m.) Motion
carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters,
Morgan. Nays: Pinson.
HEARINGS
The HEARING ON INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 22ND STREET from the
Westerly Line of Wilson Avenue, West a Distance of 135 ft. was held
at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publi-
cation and City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting were on file. The
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Planning Department's transmittal stating the Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to two conditions of Staff: (1) Reser-
vation of public utility easements and (2) provisions for vehicular
access from the alley to Wilson Ave. within the area proposed for
vacation, or installation of a cul-de-sac at the southerly end of the
alley within area proposed for vacation was presented. Planning Direc-
tor Gerschler said Council has the Planning Commission's report and
findings this street is no longer needed and has no contemplated future
need for public purposes; it was pointed out in the transmittal there
is a problem of retaining access to the lots to the north; the City
Engineer made two suggestions: one for a temporary driveway easement,
the other for a cul-de-sac at the end of the alley; we are suggesting
in the transmittal, if Councilapproves the matter tonight, that before
adopting the final resolution which would happen at some future meeting,
Council ask the City Engineer to negotiate with the property owners and
work out one of the two alternative solutions. No one was present in
this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing
on the intent to vacate and close 22nd St. from the westerly line of
Wilson Ave., west a distance of 135 ft. be closed and approved subject,
to all stipulations of staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
The HEARING ON INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF "E"
AVENUE, between 15th and 16th Streets was held at this time. City Clerk
Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication and City Ewinner's
Affidavit of Posting were on file. The Planning Department transmittal
stating the Planning Commission recommended the vacation of said portion
of "E" Ave. be approved and Planning Director's statement this case was
reviewed by all staff agencies and found to be acceptable were presented.
Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission found there are
no present nor future contemplated needs for public use of this street.
No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid,
public hearing on the intention to vacate and close the easterly 10 ft.
of "E" Ave. between 15th and 16th be closed and be approved and all
recommendations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote.
The HEARING ON APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF ZONE VARIANCE Z-4-73 (application
for zone variance by Quinto Realty to reduce the required 10' setback
on Highland Ave. to 5'10" at 804 E. 4th St. in order to convert an
existing residence to commercial structure)was held at this time. City
Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication was on file.
The Planning Department's transmittal stating Planning Commission recom-
mended denial was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the Staff
gave a rather detailed history of the case; the Planning Commission
denied the case;Council has before them the applicant's appeal to the
Planning Commission's denial; the one issue that Council can consider
tonight is the Zone Variance Appeal, the question of the setback along
the Highland Ave. side of the property; zoning regulations require a
minimum 10' setback in this location; the existing building which is
old and was built prior to the 10' setback requirement has an approxi-
mate 5° setback; that is the single question in this zone variance.
City Attorney McLean said the question of converting this house is not
before the Council; only the question of zone variance. There was dis-
cussion relative to setback on Highland Ave. and old buildings which do
not conform. ALEX QUINTO, 804 E. 4th St., National City, was present
and said he is part owner of the property; he is the leasee operating
Quinto Realty; this property is owned by 20 Philippine -Americans; the
Planning Department's transmittal dated June 19, 1973, appears to
be in error; it reads he never applied for a business permit prior to
operating a business; he has his application form here (displays papers)
which was duly submitted before he operated his business; however, this
states that he never applied for a business permit. Planning Director
Gerschler said he did not say that in his report; he gave the dates that
he applied for his business permit; it was taken from the Business
License Clerk's records. (Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director to make
a note and respond to this.) Mr. Quinto continued it was never men-
tioned that on January 22, 1973, he submitted his application for
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business occupational permit and paid the fee of $70; on this applica-
tion form he indicated his desire to open a real estate brokerage on
February 2, 1973; while discussing this with personnel at the Planning
Department counter, at the Business License counter, no objection was
raised about opening a business on the property in question; after
questioning he was given the impression there would be no problem; this
was a most critical time; had he been advised properly, he would never
risked spending approximately $4,000 for equipment and renovation of the
building. City Attorney McLean said, in looking at page 3 of the Plan-
ning Commission's report to City Council, it says on February 23, the
City received your business license applications and the applications
were not approved because you conflicted with the City's zoning ordinance
and that you were given a written notice that you did not comply with
City law. Mr. Quinto said that is wrong; he made application for busi-
ness permit on January 22; had he been advised properly he would never
have spent approximately $4,000 for renovation and equipment for this
building; risk losing most of his capital investment and face losing his
business liuiihood; it was not until the 23rd, a whole month later,
after the submission of his application, when he learned of the possi-
bility of Planning Commission action; after receiving notification to
submit plans for conversion of the building he promptly initiated
measures to comply. (Mr. Quinto displayed an architectural rendering
of the proposed structure.) Mr. Quinto said plot plans were drawn by
draftsmen, estimates of the conversion were made by the general contrac-
tor; he complied with the 21 requirements of Planning; due to limited
funds, it was decided to convert this building at a considerably less
cost rather than build a new one; funds were secured from San Diego
Federal to finance this project, all requirements of the variance were
complied with, we secured signatures from property owners within the
area of the property in question; in other words, he has cooperated to
the fullest extent with the Planning Department; they did everything
they were asked to do in good faith; special circumstances apply to this
property; ... strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives our
property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and
under identical zoning classifications; this is where the special cir-
cumstances come in; it is observed that other business buildings in the
area enjoy privileges that we are being denied; it is also observed that
many residential houses have been converted and are doing business at
this time; is the ordinance so written that these businesses can continue
in operation while others are denied the same privileges; unfortunately,
denial of our request would create unnecessary hardships and great
financial loss. (Mr. Quinto pointed out changes proposed to be made to
the existing structure such as porch removal, creation of parking spaces,
more businesslike exterior, uncluttered sides, signs in compliance with
ordinance.) There was discussion relative to need for future widening
of Highland Ave„ when the group would be financially able to construct
a new building on the site, that what was being requested was a 4'2"
variance, etc. City Manager Osburn said he did not think anyone could
see into the future; we can only look at the past and make comparison;
if the automobile continues to be the main method of transportation in
California; right now we are going to 108 ft. streets and rcads with the
parkway down the center; whether or not the automobile is going to
continue he does not know. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, to grant
the needed 4'2" variance, FELIMON ADRID, Chairman of the Council of
Philippino-American Organizations and Chairman of the Board of the Co -
owners of the property in question, was present and said he was as
anxious as the Mayor to have a beautiful building on that property; they
are working towards this and he said he could say that within 5 to 10
years there will be a new building on that particular property in National
City; he came to ask and plead for a chance; 40% of the 45,000 Philippino-
Americans in San Diego County reside in the South Bay area; the majority
live in National City; they feel they have a very strong civic and work-
ing relationship with the City of National City; when given the
opportunity to serve the community of National City by allowing us to
operate a free health clinic, we are grateful; many of you, including
the State officials, have patted them on the back for what they have
done and are still doing; they appreciate this; they are looking forward
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to a long working relationship with the City of National City; this
evening, they would like to ask you to give Mr. Quinto, a Philippino-
American, a chance to plan and compete with realtors in the City of
National City; because of their previous efforts and because of their
working relationship with the City of National City, they are strongly
hopeful that you wi11N1 ump disappoint them. City Attorney McLean asked
if a 5-year variance$ e adequate on the setback. Mr. Adrid said he
would say so. City Attorney McLean asked that this be tabled for a
week so he could get with the Planner and present some way for him to
get this five-year...Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, to table
this for one week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, PinsoWaters, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these resolutions be presented
to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,086, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1409
AND ASSEMBLY BILL 1410 REQUIRED FOR RIGHT -OF, --WAYS IN THE FLOOD CONTROL
CHANNEL, SWEETWATER RIVER." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,086 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, National City prepare a resolution
for next week's agenda supporting Imperial Beach on some kind of flood
channel in the Tia Juana River Valley. There was discussion. Carried
by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,087, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE USE OF 'SB 90 DIS-
CLAIMERS'." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,087
be_adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,088, "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 Reid,
seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,088 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,089, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (La Siesta
Way, Assessment District No. 178)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,089 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,090, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN STANFORD L. OPTNER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.,
AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,090 be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,091, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1324 RELATING
TO HORSERACEING." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No.
11,091 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,092, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
EXPENDITURE (Sims Escrow)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson,
Resolution No. 11,092 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,093, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF BIRD,
FUJIMOTO AND FISH AS ARCHITECTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD." Moved by
Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,093 be adopted. There
was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
City Attorney McLean said he had an ordinance relating to an open -space
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plan but prior to presenting the ordinance the Planning Director wil.i
report concerning this proposed urgency ordinance on the contents of the
proposed interim open -space element for the General Plan. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Council adopt this ordinance by title only.
Planning Director Gerschler said Staff has submitted to the Council this
evening a very extensive and elaborate report; it outlines the State law
requirements for adoption of open space elements and zoning regulations;
it describes the June 30, 1973, deadline set forth by the State legis-
lation; it incorporates a memorandum from the Attorney General and
others describing the possible effects of failure to adopt these ordi-
nances in a timely manner; he has given a copy of the open -space element
document to Council; there are supporting maps and texts to go with that
which have been placed on your desks; the open --space element contains a
statement of goals, a statement of responses to the State legislative
mandates and objectives from the following issues, (all of which are set
forth in the State law requiring open -space elements): geology, mineral
resources, air, domestic water, flood control, plants and animal habitats,
ecologic or scientific research, San Diego Bay, which we incorporate
from the scenic and recreational standpoint; flood plain, historic sites,
trails, this incidently includes riding, hiking, bicycle and other
recreational trails, above statement on landscaping, parks and recrea-
tional areas, and designed open space, that is open -space used for
non-specific recreational purposes. Mr. Gerschler continued the docu-
ment before Council includes a proposed open overlay zoning regulation
which could be applied in the manner of applying any zone designation of
City properties; the effect would be the limited use of property to the
basic primary use and open -space; a third document is a map and diagram;
in the report we have outlined, by location, 27 sites in National City
where we propose that Council add OS overlay zoning by urgency adoption
of the ordinance; the purpose of this is to preserve certain specified
parks, schools, public and quasi -public areas that now serve in an open -
space capacity of one sort or another and which might be in jeopardy if
they were not held by applying open -space zoning; also included in the
document. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1370, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFOR-
NIA, AMENDING NATIONAL CITY ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 962 TO ADD OPEN SPACE
ZONING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING AN "OPEN SPACE PLAN" AND ADOPTING SAID
ORDINANCE AS AN "INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE" PURSUANT TO SECTION 65858 OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE; AND ADOPTING SAID ORDINANCE AN AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE: AND APPLYING SAID OPEN SPACE ZONING REGULATIONS TO CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
Ordinance No 1370 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (Plan.Dir.
Gerschler left Council Chambers at 9:02 p.m.)
Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Council instruct the Planning
Commission proceed with open space elements. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Capital Outlay
Park
Gas Tax No. 2106
Trust & Agency
Sewer
Total
$71,082.65
1,478.80
94.88
1,010.79
.42
201.68
31.73
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills
drawn, Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays.: None.
$73,900.95
be paid and warrants
Ayes: Camacho, Pinson,
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The CITY MANAGER'S request that 6/19/73 agenda item from Attorney Jack
Bradshaw (request from Attorney Jack Bradshaw that matter of encr- ach-
ment of his client, Mr. Fred Scott, 1420 Sheryl Lane be resolved) be
placed on the 7/3/73 Council agenda was presented. Moved by Waters,
seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's request. Carried by
unanimous vote.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission
recommended denial of APPLICATION FOR DEFERRAL OF SIDEWALK AT 2734
E. 15TH STREET (Joe R. Bland) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Waters, as long as he (Joe R. Bland) is 9oing to sign a covenant
running with the land, the deferral be approved. (Planning Director
Gerschler returned at 9:04 p.m.) Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Consent Calendar Items: (a) City Manager's recommendation minutes of
6/14/73 meeting of Park and Recreation Advisory Board be approved and
filed; (b) Notice from Army Corps of Engineers that application has
been made by Trustee for Edward E. Bernhard and Steven Mitchell Hudson,
dba Hudson Brothers Construction Co., Coronado, for approval of an
existing fill on applicant's property wh..ch fronts on the Tia Juana
Estuary and 1st St. within City of Imperial Beach were presented.
Councilman Waters called Council's attention to Item (a), Page 76,
relative to the parking of vehicles in park areas, this has caused quite
a bit of damage; the Park people have been informed they can issue
violation warning slips; he thinks they are already aware of that; and
asked Mr. Osburn if the City has any signs posted telling the public
"vehicles keep off?" There was discussion. Councilman Waters asked the
City Manager for a report on the park director's report; "copies of the
departmental report for the months of April and May were distributed by
mail; discussion followed regarding...unfair criticism of departmental
operations and the subsidy of special events which result in profit to
individual and groups." There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Camacho, the consent calendar be approved. City Attorney McLean said
the only people who can issue citations are the City Police. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan.
Nays: Reid. Councilman Waters said what we authorized is to go along
with the report and their recommendations; they recommend that Council
give authority to them. Mayor Morgan said the City Attorney, our legal
counsel said they have no authority; so they have no authority. Council-
man Waterssaid, but we approved that action. Mayor Morgan said we
would have to change ordinances and this sort of thing if we did that; he
is not able to do it; he thinks the Police Department can do these things.
Councilman Waters said they already said they needed 8 men, maybe we
should see that they get a couple.
The request by SAN DIEGO COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION to appear before
Council and/or Planning Commission to discuss their planning program was
presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the San
Diego Coast Regional Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager
Osburn asked Council if they wanted a particular date set up for this.
Mayor Morgan said yes, set it up.
A communication from DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS regarding updating of Cali-
fornia's continuing functional classification study (Dept. of Public
Works now initiating an update of the Study, Division of Highways requests
that all involved in transportation planning to cooperate in this review
of the functional classification of highways, roads, streets) was p/e-
sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The resignation of PATROLMAN C. A. STANLEY, effective June 22, 1973, and
memo from Assistant Police Chief stating he accepted the resignation
with sincere regret were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid,
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the resignation of Patrolman C. A. Stanley be accepted and proper
recommendation be given. Carried by unanimous vote.
The STEP INCREASES for eligible employees, approved by City Manager and
Department Heads (CHARLES D. PALOMINO, Police Department; STEPHEN
HOVANEC, Department of Public Works) were presented. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Reid, in favor of City Manager's step increases. Carried
by unanimous vote.
A request by NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION, INC. to sell
beer at two booths in Hart Field 9/8 and 9/9 during 6th Annual Rodeo
(The Rodeo Association will provide security police) was presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this be laid over for one week
until the City Attorney looks into it and gives us a complete report
and refer it to staff. There was discussion. Carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan.
The CITY MANAGER'S recommendations regarding LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
legislative bulletin, dated June 15, 1973 was presented. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendations be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The recommendation by DIRECTOR of PUBLIC WORKS that the contract for
furnishing "Plant -Mixed" asphaltic concrete for the ensuing year be
awarded to the Daley Corporation (low bidder) and the City Clerk's
report on opening of sealed bids (Daley Corp. --Asphalt $8.25 a ton,
M.C. 800 $7.85 a ton - did not indicate whether or not includes tax;
V. R. Dennis Construction Co. --Asphalt $6.80 a ton, M.C. 800 $6.80 a
ton - plus tax (Plant price), Asphalt $8.70 a ton, M.C. 800 $8.70 a
ton - plus tax (Delivered price); Griffith Co. --Asphalt $8.64 a ton,
M.C. 800 $8.64 a ton - includes tax; Industrial Asphalt --Asphalt $9.25
a ton, M.C. 800 $9.25 a ton - plus tax) were presented. City Clerk
Campbell stated Certificate of Publication is on file. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Reid, that we follow the Director of Public Works recommen-
dation and accept Daley Corporation, lowest bid. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The request of COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING ASSOCIATION for City to
commit $2,684 in general revenue sharing funds to their association in
July 1973 for fiscal year 1973-74, and statingthat this request for funds
is being made to each incorporated city in the County pro -rated to their
population base in relation to total County population, was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we tell this Comprehensive Health
Planning Association they should make their reguest to the County of San
Diego. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to
include Council deny this period. YVONNE MAGUIRE, 287 Ledgewood Lane,
was present and statesishe was a member of the Staff of Comprehensive
Health Planning Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties; as
stated in the letter addressed to Council, a request for $103,000 was
addressed to the County of San Diego; in the past years the STiltritilt
San Diego has supported the Comprehensive Health Planning Assw&bcp?
for this County in the amount of approximately $36,000 annually; the'
money being requested, at this time, is to provide a data base; the
number one priority is to provide a health data base for the planning
purposes for this area; also, to assure that planning is done on a
broad basis, we are moving into the various communities to establish
priorities. The amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Attorney McLean ruled the vote on the amendment negated the origi-
nal motion.
The CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recommendations regarding modification of the
sign ordinance as it pertains to flags, bunting and pennants were pre-
sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The CITY MANAGER'S letter recommending N. S. Biggs, Director of Building
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and Housing, accept position on a State -Wide Committee and stating that
this committee will work as a joint committee with the California Fire
Chief's Association and the California Chapter of the International
Conference of Building Officials to provide a uniform interpretation of
code requirements was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho,
in favor of the City Manager's recommendation that Mr. Biggs fulfill
this position. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from FRED SCOTT regarding deferral of half street
paving at 1740E.4th St.stating, if they do this paving, it will be a
safety hazard and he understands that 4th St. will be paved at a later
date with gas tax money, and the City Manager's transmittal stating this
matter refers to a June 5 agenda item, were presented. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Pinson, this request be denied. There was discussion.
RONALD LOGSDON, 305 E. 26th St., representing Fred Scott, was present
and said....not one block from them on "Q" and "R" the man did not pave
"R" St. because....it was going to be paved by the gas tax; it will
probably be 2' over grade because the State will come in there at a
certain grade for the freeway so the street is lower now. There was
discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, this be tabled until
Council gets a report from the Engineer and find out if we have waived
anything on 4th St. (installation of improvements) in that area back
there. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson,
Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan.
The LICENSE COLLECTOR'S memo transmitting the request of QUINTO REALTY
and MABUHAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for tax-exempt status for non-profit
project for health clinic, (project to be a benefit show at the Bay
Theater, 330 National Ave. on 7/4/73) and recommending its approval was
presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of Quinto
Realty and Mabuhay Construction Company. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director Gerschler to check this project
(1740 East 4th St.) to see if they have sufficient open space around the
14 units and report to him next week. There was discussion. Councilman
Waters asked the City Engineer to report on whether or not that is a
temporary street.
The LICENSE COLLECTOR'S recommendation the request of FRIENDS OF CATS,
INC. be granted to hold rummage sale on 8/3/73 at St. Matthews Episcopal
Church, 521 E. 8th St. was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Camacho, in favor of cats. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson.
REPORTS
The CITY MANAGER said the contractor doing the work in the redevelopment
project has requested that Coolidge Ave. between 26th and 27th be closed;
the Chief of Police has talked this over with him and there appears to
be no problem; anyone can get in there if necessary and recommended they
be authorized to close this street. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The PLANNING DEPARTMENT recommendation that a letter supporting Chula
Vista's recommendation regarding SEISMIC STUDY be submitted to CPO and
Chula Vista's letter recommending that CPO contract for an in-depth
Seismic Study capable of meeting General Plan requirements of each
municipality and the County, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Camacho, in favor of the Plannina.Department's recommendation. There
was discussion. (Councilman Waters left Council Chambers at 9:37 p.m.
and returned at 9:38 p.m.) Carried by unanimous vote. (Councilman
Waters voted prior to leaving chambers.)
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Mayor Morgan recommended re -appointment of three people to the Library
Board of Trustees: Mrs. Thelma Hollingsworth, F. George James and Milo
Wood. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's
recommendation. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson.
Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director Gerschler some questions rela-
tive to federal and state funds dependent on the updating of the General
Plan. Planning Director Gerschler said you have made a commitment to
the Federal Government to update your General Plan; it is his under-
standing, Council adopted a Workable Progam and a Workable Program calls
for the updating of the General Plan; that Workable Program is joined
inseparably to your contract with the Federal Government. Planning
Director Gerschler said he did not think he could update the General
Plan as cheaply as a consulting firm can; he has attempted to do this
in past situations and he could not compete.
Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session (personnel) at 9:41 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:53 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, that this package that the City
Manager recommended be approved, the fringe benefits and the 6.4 raise
for all City employees contained in Manager's report of June 25, 1973.
Mayor Morgan said that will be a 5% raise plus 1.4 fringe benefits.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Camacho asked City Manager Osburn about the stairs going down
to the El Toyon Baseball field, when is the City going to do this? City
Manager Osburn said the stairs are budgeted...freeway is going to fence
the west side around October and we have to wait until then and save
that much money.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned to July 3.
Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
CitM Clerk
City 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 July 3, 1973.
riNo corrections
Corrections noted below
Mayor, ity National City, California
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