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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 07-24 CC MIN102 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 24, 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, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND I NVOCAT I0N The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Reverend Milo Wood„ First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meet - of Jul 17 1973 be a roved. Carried, by the following vote to.wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Ab- staining: Reid, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS .. None, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DAVID NIELSON, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, was present and invited Council or a representative of the City to attend a special Board of Supervisors' HEARING on July 31, 7:30 p.m., Room 358, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego; the Board of Supervisors will be receiving testimony at that time on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed implementation plan to help bring this region into compliance with the National Air Quality Standards; the testimony received at that' hearing will help the Board to determine their posi- tion before the Environmental Protection Agency at their hearing, August 7. Mr. Nielson said the Board sits as the Air Pollution Con- trol District for the San Diego air basin; copies of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal have been forwarded to the City Manager. Mr. Nielson summarized the proposal: (1) the setting aside of lanes on freeways for the exclusive use of car pools (automobiles with three or more persons in them) and buses; (2) establishing limitations on the number of parking spaces which are available in the downtown areas; (3) the banning of motorcycles with 2-cycle engines between the hours 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May through October; (4) limiting the amount of gasoline which can be sold and distributed in the San Diego region; (5) additional smog devices for certain types, certain years of used cars; and (6) stringent, mandatory inspections of automobiles to be sure that their smog control devices are working properly. THOMAS A. CRANDALL, Executive Director, SAN DIEGO COAST REGIONAL COM. MISSION,was present and described the status of their program; the Commission has two principal functions: the processing of permits and the preparation of the so-called "California Coastal Zone Conser- vation Plan. Mr. Crandall said they have received something in excess of 700 permits since they came into existence; they started with a substantial backlog of permit applications; one of their goals was to extinguish this as fast as possible; they have been operating for the last two and a half months on the basis that they are dealing with the permits as rapidly as they receive them; this still means the applicant with a development project in a permit area (this 1000 yard strip of land) has a five to seven week delay while the Commission pro- cesses his permit simply because of the way the law is set upT even after the Commission acts on the permit, anyone has the right to appear, to the State Commission, if they do it within ten working days of the Commission's action. Mr. Crandall continued the staff consists 7/24/73 103 of ten full-time State employees (himself, five planners and anal- ysts, and four clerical employees); their budget for the current fiscal year would be $230, 000. Mr. Crandall spoke in regard to the preparation of the Coastal Zone Conservation Plan which will have to be approved by the Legislature in 1976; the Commission policy will be in harmony with those existing in local jurisdictions; from time to time, there may be conflicts between the different perspectives of the problems; there will be 14 elements in this plan;...and this will be done over the next eighteen months; they will be sending them to the Planning staff for review and perhaps they will take them to Council; the problem is they will not have time for Councilxs reaction to them as they are preparing them for input to the State Commission; there will be two stages at which Council will have a chance to react to this plan: (1) the Regional Commission will hold a public hearing on final elements before they go to the State Commission; and (2) the State Commission will have public hearings up and down the State. Mr. Crandall answered questions in regard to approval of plans in Coronado and why the Redevelopment area was not yet approved, stating the Attorney General's decision was that exemption could be granted where there were specific plans for specific structures, the size of the structures and where they were to be located* ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be yresented to Council by title ,only, Carried by unanimous vote*. RESOLUTION NO, 11,129, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Fred Scott)," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No,14,129 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,130, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMEND- MENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Rem tion No, 11,130 be adopted&. City Attorney McLean explained the purpose of the resolution, Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,131, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,131 be adopted. There was discussion relative to the return of the funds in the future. Carried by unanimous vote.. RESOLUTION i0, 11,132, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Gregory James Pembroke and Martha Dean `embroke and Fred E, Pontow and Fernella B, Pontow.)" Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,132 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 11,133, "DEDICATION OP CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Division Street.)" Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,133 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO.. 11,134, "DEDICATION CF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Division Street*)" Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,, Resolution No. 11 134 be ado ted., Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO,. 11,135, "RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY CF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,135 be adopted* Carried by unanimous vote* 7/24/73 104 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, ordinances be presented for first reading to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/24/73-.1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, 1363, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California, (To amend legal description «. ZC.4 .73 ) Ordinance No* 7/24/73.2,, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National. City Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System." ADOPTION OF ORDINAICES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be presented for reading to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1374. (3/; /;4), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 65, ARTICLE 651 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6514 RELATING TO BICYCLE LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEE." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No, 1374 (7 fJ /?3) be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO., 1375 (7/24/78 ), "AN INTERIM URGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT 1538 HARBISON AVENUE FROM C.2, LIMITED COMMERCIAL TO C.2...PD , LIMITED COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT*" " Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, be adopted. HARLAN CHRISTENSEN, owner of the property, was present and expressed concern that the zoning could be changed without notifying the owner. City Attorney McLean said this urgency ordin ance is good for 90 days only; during this time the Planning Com- mission will be obligated to initiate normal zone change procedures including hearings. Mr. Christensen said he could not figure that out; you buy property in National City and then someone comes along with a few names on a slip of paper of people who live more than 3001 from your property and they change the zoning by emergency or. dinance without telling you about it. City Attorney McLean said he could not comment on why Councilfeels, if they do feel, that should happen; he could only say it is lawful for Council to adopt an urgency interim zoning ordinance without a hearing, on the condition that the Planning Commission immediately start the process of a normal zone change, There was discussion. Mayor Morgan asked that the record show that he did not discuss this and he will abstain from voting on this as Mr, Christensen is his brother-in-law and it is his policy to abstain from anything his relatives have an inter» est in, Carried, by the following vote, to-mit : Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY .. None* APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $17,090.05 Traffic Safety 2,447.75 Park 3,094.68 Retirement 16,401.47 Gas Tax No, 2107 9,286.50 Park & Recreation Cap. Out, 4,853.90 Trust and Agency 300.00 Revenue Sharing 5.25 Sewer 905.72 T O T A L $ 54 385,.32 7/24/73 105 Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, 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 for the period ending July 15, 1973, in the amount of $132,560.40 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Moro. gan. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS Consent Calendar Items: (a) Communication from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT stating they are working on an agreement with McMillin Construction Co. relative to providing school facilities for stu- dents coming from BONITA PARK UNIT NO. 1; when agreement complete, the District will be able to assure that school facilities will be available; (b) City Manager's recommendation the attached minutes of the June 20, 1973, meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement be filed; (c) Items to be filed with the City Clerk: (1) Minutes of regular meeting of Bd. Dir., S. D. County Water Authority on June 14, 1973; (2) Letter fr S. D. County Water Authority, dated June 30 reporting Authority operations for month of June 1973; (3) Letter from S, D. County Water Authority dated July 2 enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of June 30, 1973, and average monthly water deliveries in cfs by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1972-73; (4) Cert. Copy N.C. Res. No. 11097; (5) City Clerk's report of notice from Corps of Engineers that application has been made by S.D. County for permission to perform recurring maintenance work in Batiquitos and San Elijo Lagoons; (e) Communi cation from County Administrator to Board of Supervisors stating he designated the Asst. County Administrator as Acting Operational Area Coordinator and asking Board to ratify his action; (f) Communi» cation from Speaker of the Assembly Moretti regarding S.B. 90; (g) City of Cadsbad's resolution stating its position regarding questions which have arisen over the apportionment of funds pursuant to the MILLS.ALQUIST-DEDDEH Act; (h) City Manager's recommendation the attached minutes of the July 11, 1973, meeting of the Library Board of Trustees be approved and filed. Councilman Waters said relative to Item (113), the City Manager's recommendation the minutes of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement to be filed, the Mayor should look into the absenteeism on that Committee; a certain individual has informed the Mayor she could not possibly serve during the daylight hours because of her job; maybe the Mayor could recommend they hold their meetings at a different time and day; three members of that Committee should not be making all the decisions. Mayor Morgan said a resignation is coming in; he does not have it yet; he will appoint someone else. Vice Mayor Pinson said he would like to have Item (g) taken separately. Moved by Pin- son, seconded by Waters, the consent calendar, except for Item (g) be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Pinson requested the City Clerk to read the City of Carlsbad's resolution aloud. City Clerk Campbell read Resolution No. 3167, "A Resolution of the City of Carlsbad, California, Stating its Position Regarding Questions Which Have Arisen Over the Apportionment of Funds Y uszant to the MILLS-+ALQUISTlDEDDEH Act." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this resolution be filed. There was discussion. Carried, by the follow• ing vote, to wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays Pinson. HEARINGS The HEARING on the proposed annexation to the City of National City of Uninhabited Territory described and designated "KEEGAN, ET AL, ANNEXATION" was called at this time, City Attorney McLean said there would be no hearing; new notices would have to be sent out. Mayor Morgan asked if anyone was present to speak. No one was pre. sent in this regard. 7/24/73 106 NEW BUSINESS (Cont;d) Communications from the National City Community Rodeo Association, Inc. requesting permission to (a) sell beer at two booths in Hart Field 9/8 and 9/9 during Sixth Annual Rodeo and (b) hold parade 9/8/73, starting at 1:00 p.m. and giving parade route, as approved by Police Chief, and attaching a map of the area were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of (a) and (b) of the .... wrr��ir■ r�rw rrr National City Rodeo Association. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. A communication from the Chief Petty Officers Wives Club requesting waiver of rental fee for community building 10/27 and stating that proceeds from party will go to Servicemen's Center and a communication from Park & Recreation Director recommending the fee waiver be denied were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Chief PettyOfficers Wives Club. Carried by unanimous vote. A report from DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, regarding clean-up program and suggesting City's contribution be reduced to 250, making the total amount to be distributed to the four youth groups $360; payments to be made from Citizens Advisory Committee Clean -.Up Account was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from MAAC PROJECT relative to fund raising 8/28/73, 825 "A" Avenue and requesting (1) permission to hold fund raiser, (2) waiver of City fees and licensees (4) use of City's portable bleachers and chairs, and (4) transporting of bleachers to and from their location was presented.. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this request be 9tranted. Councilman Camacho said in reference to the selling of beer, they can go to the Board of Equalization and ask for a one-daypermit and they will allow them this; if they were doing this on City property, then it would have to came to the City for approval but this is on private property and he is sure the Board will extend this courtesy on a one -day basis, AL CELAYA, (1917 Orange Street,) MAAC PROJECT, was present and said they wanted Council to be aware they were going to sell beer and if there were any stipulations they wanted to know about them now; they have some ex -police officers who have volunteered their time to this. Carried by unanimous vote. Step increases for eligible employees, approved by City Manager and Department Heads: S. Lynette Schmock, City Clerk's Office; William H. Lofstrom, Library; Willie McNeely and Robert Montijo, Park & Re- creationDept.; Diane Cook., Nels 0, Pierson and James P. Pinner, Police Dept. were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these step increases be approved* Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT regarding licensing TAXICAB DRIVERS and stating the Sheriff was consulted re- garding their licensing taxicab drivers for National City and has agreed to the proposal; County Counselrequests that the City Attorney contact him prior to formal adoption of ordinance for discussion of simple agreement formalizing transfer of licensing responsibilities was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to --wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reich Waters, Morgan Nays: Pinson. The CITY MANAGER'S memo stating the "historical" building at 2216 East 5th street (Hardcastle/Chenewith,) is in the process of being condemned was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this item be referred to our Historical Societyfor a letter back from them with their comments. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S memo stating a request was received from WESCOTT MAZDA for permission to relocate the southerly driveways on National and Transportation Avenues at the property line was considered by the Engineering Department and they recommended driveways (as shown on plan) be approved and the request of Westcott Mazda were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of Westcott Mazda. Carried by unanimous vote 7/24/73 107 The MINUTES of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of July 18, 1973 and the CITY MANAGER'S memo recommending the minutes be approved and filed and stating that an item listed under "Other Business" in re- gard to their recommendation that 35' of curb south of 20th Street at Granger Junior High School be painted red requires Council action were presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receiving a SUMMONS and COMPLAINT from MELICENT ELAINE GRAY RICHARDSON vs City of National City and recom- mended this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommenda- tion. Carried by unanimous vote. A transmittal from the PLANNING DEPARTMENT in regard to TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (lot split - John P. Watson) at 2140 Granger Avenue (LS-11-73) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to two conditions was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (SOUTH SIDE OF 6TH STREET, WEST OF PALM AVENUE - LLOYD NEELY LS-10-73) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to three conditions was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR "REGENCY ACRE," 702 "R" AVENUE, JOHN C. NOBLE CO. and stating the Planninc Commission recommended approval subject to conditions "a" through "n" as recom- mended and outlined by staff, with an additional requirement of reducing the number of units so that their available space will accommodate the restriction on parking was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Planning Director Gerschler displayed a plot plan and pointed out the open space, roof garden, parking, etc. for the proposed condominium. There was discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters,. Nays: Morgan, A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the FINAL MAP for MCMILLIN'S BONITA PARK UNIT NO. 1 and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to staff's recommendation the final draft of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions first be reviewed by the City Attorney was presented.. The Planning Director stated the map represented a "one lot" condominium subdivision; the project still faced site plan review procedures before building permits could be issued; they were trying to resolve some problems with the landscaping plan, but there were no objections to the final map approval at this time. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation„ Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for deferral of sidewalk installation at 2119 "B" Avenue by Agnes D. Olsen and stating the Planning Commission recommended denial based on the City Engineer's comments and recommendations was presented.. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Councilman Reid said he would vote against this; there are no sidewalks in that block; this is a lady alone and she is elderly; that is why she is against it; there should be a covenant running with the land there. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the motion be tabled until the next regular meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/24/73 .08 A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the City Engineer t s request for recommendation by the Planning Commission on the most appropriate street design for the Construction of 1911 Act Improve- ments on La Siesta Way from 18th Street to 20th Street, stating this matter was referred to the Planning Commission by the City Engineer to review the alternative street designs (B through F) prepared by him and that the Planning Commission recommended "Plan Cu, based upon good traffic flow and accessibility was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be laid over for the next meeting which is two weeks. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department report in regard to City -initiated Zone Variance (No. Z..5--73 ) from the requirement that off-street parking be provided concurrently with the establishment of use at 936 National Ave.-21 West Plaza Boulevard by the THOMAS H . COSBY, JR . , POST, VETEr. RANS OF FOREIGN WARS and stating the Planning Commission recommended it be granted for one year and further stating the matter will appear routinely on Council Agenda unless written protest is received by the City Clerk which would require the setting of a public hearing was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the matter be on Council Agenda of August 14 unless a hearing is required. (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote.. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS spoke in regard to the lot across from the Boys Club saying it is a sorrowful looking sight and asked since it belongs to the City, if something could be done to clean it up. COUNCILMAN WATERS also asked when "D" Avenue, from 18th Street north, will be completed; school will be starting in another five weeks or so; the utility poles are still in the middle of the sidewalk; this is ridiculous; in some cases, we have two poles side by side; one not being used for a thing and right in the middle of the sidewalk; there is lots of foot traffic; this is a safety hazard. City Manager Osburn said that is a TOPICS program to be funded by about 2/3 by the Federal Government; we are waiting for their share of the money; we sent the plans in and he thinks they will be approved this time; the first time they were too costly and they were changed around in the hopes of coming - within the cost range; they are submitted at this time; he thinks the plans have been approved but they don't have the money right now. City Engineer Foster said we have changed this back and forth several times; he believes, at this time„ they are ready for approval;; he thinks we have the funds; the Bureau of Public Roads and everyone has to approve this thing. Councilman Waters said he does not like the idea of starting on "D" Avenue because a few people say so; then we jump over there to Euclid Avenue and buy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property and disruptpeople; then we jump over to Palm Avenue; none of this gets done; he feels, when we start a project, we should complete it and then go on to something else; this way the whole town is torn up; jumping from one thing to another, you never come up with anything; we should set a program where you tear up one street and finish it and it is not torn up for years to come like "D" Avenue is. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked the CPO representative, Councilman Reid, about the proposed $50 a month to be paid to CPO representatives to cover expenses of attending meetings; how was the $50 brought up and second, in matters of this type, shouldn't they come back to the City Council for their opinion before they act on it down there. Councilman Reid said some of the Mayors and Councilmen from up north had a travel problem; there were from one to four to five meetings a month; they figured $50 a month out of C.P.O. budget not the City's, but all 13 cities had to vote aye on it; one city could knock it out; Imperial Beach voted against it and that finished it; you have no problem on that. 7/24/73 109 Moved by MORGAN, seconded by Waters, that Council authorize the Cif Manag er to get an architect an en ineer and work with the Director of Parks and the Park Board and get plans and specifications ready for a recreation buildin down at the zoo and bring it back at a later date. Councilman Reid asked if the City's engineers couldn't draw that up as well as anyone else; it will not be a big, elaborate thing,, will it? Mayor Morgan said we need some design to this build- ing; we need a design; it will be use• ' os�t of the people in National City will use this building. Councilm= i id he seconded this, but we had plans made; we instructed the staff to do that in last year's budget, the design of that building, etc, City Manager Osburn said we had some sort of preliminary plan; he does not know how far they got with it. Mayor Morgan said if this motion carries, the motion is that we authorize him to et an architect and an engineer to come up with plans and specifications for this building working with the Park Director and the Park Board. Councilman Waters said he seconded that motion and he would like to put a little bit in there that in the event the City Manager feels that the plans our own department has come u with are ade uate and will be what we want then it is no use payin two three four thousand dollars if we don't have to. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Manager if the matter of the plan for street trees for which we spent thousands of dollars could be on the November ballot. City Manager Osburn said we had anticipated doing alittle bit each year; we have budgeted for 2,000 trees this year. City Attorney McLean asked if the Mayor meant for a general obliga.► tion bond for park purposes? Mayor Morgan said for trees; to fulfill this plan that we spent thousands of dollars for; $ 5, 000, he thinks was spent; put it on the ballot and let the people decide this plan, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we refer this to the Manager and Attorney for a report at the next regular meeting. Councilman Reid said he would second this but the people of this City must be fully informed that they are voting on a bond issue, and it is going to cost them money; he is for the trees; he just wants them to under- stand that it will cost them money. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the Planning Director if there is some way the Planner can come up with something to prevent single family residences being razed for apartment buildings; if we don't do something quick, if we wait for the General Plan, it is too slow; every residential section in town will have apartments; he is real concerned about this; he has mentioned it several times; is there any way we can just lay out something around these areas where the homes are until they do make a study on this and hold it up, Planning Director Gerschler said he thought this is more of a legal question than a planning question; from a compliance standpoint, they are approaching it as best they know how; with the consultant:...they will be looking into this; whether or not legally there is some faster way of doing this..** there may be choices open to Council* There was discussion.. UAYCR 4GAN aSked how the Gas and Electric appropriate their money for utility poles; and asked Mac Curl, Manager of the National City Gas and Electric Company, who was presents how we could get more money going in to this undergrounding of utilities; the people don't like these poles; you lookk down the row and it is terrible; if we had three or four hundred thousand dollars or something like that a year, we could really start making a show in here; how could we help you get more money set aside for this? Mr. Curl asked if the Mayor . neant the all- ocation. we make annually? Mr. Curl said you can borrow against future years allocations; some of the cities that have allocations made to them do not use them during that time but they may have a project in the future; in the meantime, this money is available for you to borrow against your future allocations if you want; he would have to check on the exact amount. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Curl to check on that and if he needs any help from the Mayor, he will do whatever he can to help put a little more money into this. 7/24/73 110 MAYOR MORGAN spoke to City Engineer Foster in regard to the hearing on the 1911 Act improvements on Paradise Drive; most of the people east of "R" Avenue on llth Street are against this 1911 Act; one personas home would have to be removed; unless there is a change in that neighborhood at this hearing, we can lop that part off that goes up the hill from "R" going east to the end. The Mayor asked Mr. Foster to go ahead with the public hearing that has been set; but to study this before that time (he is going to recommend to this Council that they lop that off from "R" Avenue east of the dead end street) and to prepare two estimates. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:47 p.m. Ci ity of Nati Clerk al City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 7, 1973. fl No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, Cityt'6#` National City, California 7/24/73