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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 07-03 CC MIN80 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL. CITY, CALIFORNIA July 3, 1973 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Assistant City Engineer Hoffland, McLean, Osburn. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. City Attorney McLean said there would be a slight variance between the order in which he reads the resolutions and as they appear on the agenda; he will pass 11,095 since Council is not ready to proceed on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 11,096, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FOR DIVISION STREET RIGHT -OF --WAY (Gregory James and Martha Dean Pembroke)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,096 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,097, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Romulo D. and Feliciana M. Esteves)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,097 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,098, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A Portion of Division Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,098 be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,099, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH FOR A TIA JUANA RIVER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,099 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,100, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ('Plant -Mixed' Asphaltic Concrete, Fiscal Year 1973--74)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11) 100 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,101, "RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL FROM BONITA-- SUNNYSIDE FIRE DISTRICT (Reiner Annexation)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11t101 be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,102, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY 7/3/73 81 (C and F Construction Company, 19th Street and Rachael)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,102 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,103, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA." (This resolution was inadvertently listed on the agenda as Resolution No. 11,0944 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 111103 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,104, "RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR RENTAL OF CITY -OWNED LOT AT 1607 E. 4TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,104 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be presented to Council for first readin9 by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. Ordinance No. 7/3/73-1, "An Ordinance Amending National City Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 962, as Amended by Ordinance No. 1315) To Provide Specific Criteria For The Regulation and Maintenance of Flags, Banners, and Bunting." Ordinance No. 7/3/73-2, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (2C-5-73, to Prezone to TCR-PD, Tourist, Commercial, Recreation Planned Develop- ment Zone, Northeasterly Corner of the Intersection of Bonita Road and Bonita Mesa Road, and Easterly of Bonita Mesa Road and Southerly of the Bonita Golf Course, Bradley)." Ordinance No. 7/3/73-3, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article 212, of the Municipal Code by Adding Section 2125, Exempting Family Day Care Homes from Business License Requirements." Ordinance No. 7/3/73-4, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23, Article 237 of the National City Municipal Code by Amending Section 2375 Relating to Taxicab Drivers' Licenses," was listed on the agenda but was not presented. Mayor Morgan recognized Mr. and Mrs. Golden and advised them that after talking with Mr. Golden this afternoon, the C and F Construction Company called him and told him that there is a meeting Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the Engineers; they thought they had the problem worked out. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said they met today with C and F and were not quite able to work out all the details; they will have another meeting Thursday morning at 10:00. DAVID GOLDEN, 3125 E. 20th St., National City, was present and said every week the Council Meeting goes along and he has been living with no electricity since last Tues- day because of this mix-up with that construction company he bought the home from; if it does not get done tonight or Thursday, he will have to wait until next Tuesday; that is why he is present; he has to live with electric cords from the neighbor's house. City Attorney McLean told Mr. Golden there was no mix-up, as far as the City was concerned...Council is extremely interested; he has been out to the property; the Mayor has been there; the other Councilmen have been there; it is not a situation where the City is not interested in your problem; however, it is a very difficult legal situation where the developer has gone ahead without complying with the City law and moved you in; the City staff is very aware of Mr. Golden's problems. Mr. Hoffland said C and F think they can work out the details, clear up their obligations to the City through a combination of checks, cash or bonds. The Mayor asked Mr. Golden to telephone Mr. Hoffland for details, 7/3/73 82 Mayor Morgan recognized City Treasurer Kerr who was present and commended her for the fine job she is doing. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 7,614.65 Traffic Safety 750.10 Park 934.50 Special Street 16,755.94 Sewer 313.00 Total $26,368,19 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Waters. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A communication from FRED SCOTT requesting deferral of half street paving at 1740 4th Street as they feel it will be a safety hazard and they understand that 4th Street will be paved at a later date with gas taxes, and Planning Commission's recommendation of denial, dated 5/22/73, and a transmittal from the City Manager stating the matter was on the June 5 agenda were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, authorize Mr. Scott that he live up to the ordinance that we have in the City. There was discussion. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said there would be a difference in grading if the paving were put in; the street paving could be smoothed out to prevent any safety hazards to the motorists; this would create a dip at the edge of his property; it would be necessary to slow down at this point; you would not be able to drive as fast as you would on a normal street; it is true that as Mr. Scott apparently stated that people on 4th have had a deferral; he has a copy of such a deferral approved March 27 at 4th and,"Q" for permanent paving along 4th, exemption was for 4th Avenue alone. There was further discussion. Mr. Hoffland said there is a gas tax job planned for the area. RON LOGSDON, 305 E. 26th St., (representing Fred Scott) was present and said the only thing he asked for was what he asked for before and what somebody else got; he was not asking for something that no one else has got; all he is asking for is what someone else has received; he is not asking to be a special indi- vidual in National City. Mr. Logsdon was asked if he would go along with a deferral to a later date subject to posting a bond or depositing cash in the amount of 110% of the estimated cost of paving '1/2 of 4th St. Mr. Logsdon agreed to post a bond. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to include that this Scott Construction Co. get with the engineers and the engineers work out a cost of that and work out where the City is safe and bring a recommendation next week that money or the security bond is sufficient to put in the street at the time we are doing to put in the street and the engineers make a recom- mendation and bring it back to Council next week the arrangements they have made and this would be deferred at that time. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The matter of encroachment of apartment house development (1420 Sheryl Lane) on City property was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be laid over for one week at the gentleman's (Mr. Logsdon's) request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. NEW BUSINESS Consent Calendar Items: (a) Communication from Department of Naviga- tion and Ocean Development stating effective 7/1/73, Section 654 of Harbors and Navigation Code, as amended, precludes the racing of , 7/3/73 83 motorboats or preparation therefor with unmuffled engines without a permit issued by the U. S. Coast Guard or local public entity, County, City or district, having jurisdiction; (b) City Manager's recommen- dation minutes of 6/21/73 meeting of Street Tree and Parkway Committee be approved and filed; (c) Notice from San Diego County Water Authority that Metropolitan Water District has determined that the 60- day price freeze applies to all sales of water by Metropolitan, and that previously approved increases in water rates are prohibited; Metropolitan's current rates will remain in effect until the price freeze is suspended if the U. S. Executive Office does not exempt them; (d) City Manager's memo stating Sections 1-7 of the San Diego County Natural Resource Inventory Bulletins were on file in the Planning Department library and available for use; (e) Order reopening pro- ceeding for further hearing on application No. 53656, before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of the application of San Diego Gas and Electric Company for a certificate that present and future public convenience and necessity require or will require the construction and operation by applicant of three new gas turbine electric generating peaking units at its South Bay Power Plant site. (Further hearing shall be held 7/30/73, 10:00 a.m., Room 109, 1350 Front Street, San Diego.); (f) Notice of Prehearing Conference, Application Nos. 53945, 53946, 53970, before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of the application of San Diego Gas and Electric Company for authority to increase its rates and charges for electric, gas, and steam service, and to modify certain of its tariff schedules, etc. (Prehearing con- ference scheduled for 10:00 a.m. 8/15/73, Room B-109, 1350 Front St., San Diego.); (g) Items to be filed with the City Clerk: (1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority, dated 5/10/73; (2) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, 2750 4th Avenue, San Diego, dated 5/31/73, reporting Authority operations for the month of May, 1973; (3) Reinstatement of Coverage Endorsement from the Laseter Insurance Agency, 3977 Normal St., San Diego, covering American Towing, Inc., Policy No. 30GLA58942, effective 6/10/73. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. Application for new on -sale beer and wine eating place license by ALEXANDER W. and ROSA LOPEZ, DBA FLOR DE MEXICO, 2241 Highland Ave. and Police Chief's statement that investigation reveals no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Alexander W. and Rosa Lopez. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Waters. Application for person -to -person transfer of on -sale beer license by JAMES P. FLORES, DBA CAFE ESTRELA, 1524 McKinley Ave. and Police Chief's statement that investigation reveals no grounds for protest were pre- sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of James P. Flores. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Waters. Application for new on -sale VETERANS' CLUB liquor license for THOMAS H. COSBY, JR., Post #4630, V.F.W., 936 National Ave. and Police Chief's statement City Council approved the request for this license on June 5, 1973 were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the V. F. W. Post 4630. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Waters. A communication from the CITY MANAGER recommending the City request a census by the Calif. State Dept. of Finance in April 1975 and stating the Dept. of Finance has informed the County it will no longer be possible to get an estimate of population certified, if more than five years have elapsed since the last census; and the total census cost will be $13,571 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. 7/3/73 84 A request of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE for increased Police patrol in the vicinity of Scrap Disposal, 823 West 17th St., was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be filed and the City Manager will take care of it. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The CITY MANAGER'S recommendation. regarding LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Legislative Bulletin, dated June 22, 1973, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The CITY MANAGER'S memo requesting the combining of the Mayor's and City Manager's secretarial offices and stating Mr. Shotwell estimated the cost to be $300 plus the carpeting was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the City Manager's request. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. HEARING The CONTINUED HEARING on appeal of the denial by the Planning Commission of ZONE VARIANCE Z-4-73 (request for variance in conjunction with conversion of residential structure to commercial usage to reduce the required 10 ft. setback on Highland Ave. to 5 ft. 10 in. at 804 E. 4th Street - QUINTO REALTY) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler said Mr. Quint° was asked to discuss with his board whether or not they would agree to a limited time variance on this; he has had no contact with Mr. Quint° since the last meeting. JOHN SPARLING, 804 E. 4th St., was present and said he is a construction engineer and has been authorized to guarantee a 5-year maximum on the building (variance). Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Sparling to come in and work this out with staff. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Council continue this hearing for 2 weeks from tonight at 800 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. NEW BUSINESS (continued) The application for refund of $100 PERFORMANCE BOND by FORREST D. RUSTAD, 2101 Grove St. and Engineering Department's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Engineering Department's recommendation to approve this refund. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The application for refund of $100 PERFORMANCE BOND by E. CRAIG HARPER, 127 W. 9th St. and the City Engineer's recommendation the bond be held were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The CITY MANAGER'S memo stating a variance requested by Van Waters & Rogers at 2100 Haffly Ave. was contrary to City Ordinance and the request from Van Waters & Rogers for waiver of instructions to remove the asphalt paving between the sidewalk and their property line in front of their building before final inspection can be made were pre- sented. Mayor Morgan asked if anyone was present in this regard. City Manager Osburn said they planned to have a representative here who, apparently, has not yet arrived. Moved by Pinson, that he comply with the ordinance. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The request of the NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION, INC. for permission to erect a sign on the north side of the Officials' Stand at Kimball Park, a communication from the Director of Parks and Recre- ation asking to be notified at an early date if there are objections to the proposal, and a communication from the Planning Director stating a Building Permit will be necessary and should be obtained before the sign is fabricated and/or painted were presented. Moved by Pinson, 7/3/73 85 seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the planner. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The request of NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYEE'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION for no -fee use of Kimball Park Community Building main hall and kitchen February 2, 1974 and permission to serve alcoholic beverages (Special Facility Use Permit) were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of National City Employee's Federal Credit Union that they be authorized to use Kimball Community Building February 2, 1974. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Waters. The CITY MANAGER'S memo stating the 10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFER- ENCE of UNITED STATES-MEXICO SISTER CITIES will be held in Norwalk 8/1-5/73, that Mr. and Mrs. Rubio have volunteered to represent National City (expenses will include meals, transportation, a double room estimated at $19 per day, and registration fee of $35 per delegate) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that Mr. and Mrs. Rubio be authorized b National Cit to re resent °as at the Sister Cit Program at Norwalk. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Council go on record with a resolution tr in to o en the Tecate border on a 24-hour basis this resolution to be presented at the Sister Cities Conference asking for help on this. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The BUILDING AND HOUSING DIRECTOR'S memo regarding action taken by the San Diego County Building Department Directors and requesting ratifi- cation of their action (two policy items relating to the issuance of building permits and a valuation schedule) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Building and Housing Direc- tor's memo to ratify the action. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The STEP INCREASE for eligible employee, STEPHEN HOVANEC, Public Works, approve by City Manager and Department Head was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of City Manager's recommendation on the increase for the eligible employee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. CITY MANAGER'S memo recommending BICYCLE LICENSE FEE be changed to $1.40 and stating that Ordinance 1298 fixes a fee of $1.00 for a 10- year license to be charged; the proposed increase in the fee is to cover the cost to develop the automated Stolen Bicycle System to be effective July 1, 1975, and a communication from Department of Justice were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. A PETITION for a traffic signal to be located at the intersection of 35th St. and National Ave. and TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S statement they would like to see this installed if the City Council considers it feasible were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this matter be referred back to the Manager...Staff for further study. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The CITY MANAGER'S memo listing the following items in TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES, dated June 13, 1973, which require Council action: Section II, Old Business, Items b, c, d, and e and New Business, Item e and the MINUTES were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, specifically b, c, d, and e of the Traffic Safety Committee minutes dated June 13, 1973 be approved. There was discussion in regard to Item d. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Absent: Waters. A communication from the COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION regarding CPO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, Amendment No. I and stating this amendment 7/3/73 86 will replace existing Section 7, Governing Board of CPO and will enable the CPO to compensate Board members for time and expense involved in their service on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee (Copy of Amendment No. I attached to Council agenda) was presented. City Manager Osburn said this would permit paying the members of the Board of CPO $50 per meeting; he certainly thinks they deserve something in their traveling out of town and spending most of the day down there practically every meeting. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Council approve this...Councilman Reid said this is for one meeting... that is all. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Council approve CPO plan regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. Absent: Waters. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. Vice Mayor Pinson called Finance Committee meeting Monday, July 9 at 3:00 p.m. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he received a request from the Rodeo Asso- ciation (too late to get on the agenda) to hold a carnival July 11-22 on the back parking lot behind the Mayfair, South Bay Plaza Shopping Center. Mayor Morgan asked if the Police Chief has any objections. City Manager Osburn said he has stated none so far. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be granted subject to the approval of the Police Chief. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP LS-9-73, northeast corner of 16th St. and Orange Ave. (Abel F. Aranzubia) where three parcels are being created, two of them single family homes on them and the third is vacant and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to two conditions (applicant to file map with County Recorder and to pay all sewer connection fees) were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this map appears to be routine. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S transmittal in regard to the tentative sub- division map for McMILLIN,S BONITA PARK UNIT NO. 1 (Condominium) and stating the Planning Commission found the proposed subdivision consis- tent with the National City General Plan and recommended that the tentative parcel map be approved subject to 6 conditions of staff plus a 7th condition specifying that the Homeowners' Association Agreement be approved by the City Attorney was presented. Planning Director Gerschler stated this is a one -lot condominium subdivision of 8.5 acres located on the northerly side of Sweetwater Road east of Stockman St.; state law requires that subdivision maps be submitted for condominium projects; the project was previously approved by City Council on July 25, 1972 as a Planned Development; it should be noted that the "Private Street" shown on this map does not meet specifications for dedicated streets and may not be considered for dedication at a later date. Planning Director Gerschler said the one additional condition specifying that the Home- owner's Association agreement be approved by the City Attorney is in the City Attorney's hands now; and seems to be in good shape; he distributed two additional conditions at the Pre -Council Conference; these were brought out of the City Attorney's review of the property owner's agreement and cover the questions of landscaping and maintenance and designating that the private streets are not being constructed to City specifications for public streets. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation and all stipula- tions and conditions be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal regarding the application for DEFERRAL OF INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK and permanent paving 7/V73 87 for one-half the street width at the intersection of Delta Park Lane and Delta Street (Applicant is Delta Park Investors) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval based on the City Engineer's recommendation deferral be granted due to access and drainage problems (which will be corrected in the construction of Delta Street Improve- ment Project) were presented. Mayor Morgan asked if they will sign a covenant not to protest a 1911 Act Improvement District or they will do the work in 30 days. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of application for deferral of curb9 gutter9sidewalk and perrnanent Park Lane and Delta St. be approvedsubject to the s (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. avi rio at intersection of Delta COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Absent: nin of a covenant Waters. VICE MAYOR PINSON said we hear of threats of gas rationing within a year; he has even heard that the Government has printed the ration books already; no one seems to be doing anything about this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, that we adopt a resolution urging Congress to expedite the Alaskan pipeline to alleviate this fuel shortage and also to inform the American eo le the true state of the crisis. as the uncertainty of this thin9 could actuall affect our local econom . Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. MAYOR MORGAN said the Colt League (who have two tournaments this year July 17 and July 25) are asking if Council will buy a $200 ad in their program. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. MAYOR MORGAN asked about money to build the senior high rise; can we bond ourselves and get half the money from the government; he read in the paper where other cities are getting this money now; he cannot understand it. City Manager Osburn said he would think they were committed sometime ago; a new book has just come out on federal aid to local governments and we are checking that right now. Mayor Morgan said if you find somethingwhere there is any way we could half the money to build that project; we should o to a special election, put it on a November election; this would @tter than having to borrow the money. MAYOR MORGAN said we have had lots of complaints on our zoo; the zoo is the most used part of the park in National City; we should think of enlarging this and setting it up as a kids' zoo; have someone come in and study it and tell us what we can do; private organizations donated displays for the kids zoo in San Diego; this would really be attractive for our City; it would be wonderful to have something like this that would be for the future generations. There was discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Waters. The meeting closed at 8:29 p.m. Cit Clerk Clity of Nati al City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of July 10, 1973. rNo corrections Corrections noted below Mayor, Cit National Cit Ca.lifornia 7 3/73