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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 08-14 CC MIN123 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 14, 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 INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osb ur n followed with invocation by Mayor Morgan,. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, minutes of the regular meeting of August 7= 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR MORGAN presented a certificate of appreciation to Dee E. Reed, former Junior Planner, and said the City Council and the people of National City take this opportunity to commend Mr. Reed on his service rendered to this City during his temporary employment, for his devo- tion to duty and extreme interest shown by Mr. Reed in his capacity as Junior Planner; we are very happy we have had so many people talk- ing about his good service during the time he spent with the City of National City, DEE E. REED thanked the Mayor, Council Members, City Manager Osburn and Planning Director Gerschler, Mr. Reed introduced his wife and his daughter. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JIM BOBO, 511 Harbison Ave., was present and said he is a represen- tative of the Muscular Dystrophy Carnival being held in National. City on Saturday, August 18; it has grown to such proportions that he has asked the Police Chief to approve the blocking off of the west side of "L" Avenue between 20 and 21st Street; the Police Chief thought it might be a good idea, Mr, Bobo displayed a map of the area where the carnival is to be held, and indicated where blockades and cones will be positioned so traffic can flow; also the Police Department plans to have a couple of policemen there to direct traffic. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this project be approved subject to the a roval of the Police Chief and Cit Man. er. Carried by unanimous vote. DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, was present and spoke of the problems in their area resulting from apartments which were built to accommodate adults and one child; there are children of all ages there; there is no place for them to play, consequently, they play in the streets; one lady had a window broken out, shot out and rocks are thrown through windows; today she had tomatoes stolen from her yard; this is no big thing but it is a beginning for these kids; today they steal tomatoes, where do they go tomorrow; the apartments are located on "C" Avenue but the children cane over to "B" Avenue to play; she has tried to talk to their parents but to no avail. ABE BOKOW, owner of Paradise Twin Cinema, was present and invited everyone to the opening tomorrow at 6:30 of the theater; he would like to invite all of you and your families to come to the grand opening. 8/14/73 124 WALTER HALLAM, 2930 Division Street, was present and said he is Drill Master for the Yankee Doodle Girls, an all -girl drum and fife corps and color guard and requested permission to come down and open up Council meeting one night. Mayor Morgan invited Mr. Hallam to bring them down. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,149, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 1973-74 FISCAL YEAR." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Reso- lution No. 11,149 be adopted. Carried by the following vote„ to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. RESOLUTION NO. 11,150, ►►RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RIGHT.. OF..WAY CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 111150 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,151, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO GAS TAX FUND 2107." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,151 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,152, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (x N= Avenue, 'MI Aveneue, =LI Avenue and 26th Street, Assessment District No, 171)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,, Resolution No. 11,152 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,153,,E ►►RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO WITHHOLD APPROVAL OF PROPOSED TAX SALE NUMBERS 6000/557..310«.01,, 6000/557.•440.36 AND )OW559..034..11. " Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,153 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,154 $ "RESOLUTION URGING PROPERTY AND INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER WITH AN INCOMIE UNDER $10,000." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho„ Resolution No. 11,154 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,155, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Reso- lution No. 11,155$ be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Councilman Camacho said under this Introduction of Ordinance for first reading (Ordinance No, 8/14/73, "AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING THE POSITIONS OF CITY ENGINEER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DI.. RECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND MAKING SAID POSITIONS APPOINTIVE.") he would make a motion* Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, this ordinance be filed and taken off the agenda. There was discussion. TOM MAGUIRE, First Vice President, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors was present and said they had an emergency session on this ordinance and they drafted their resolution. Mr. Maguire distributed copies of Reso- lution 73.3 and read it aloud, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson , the motion be amended to include filing the resolution. HENRY SHELTON, N.C.M.E.A. was present and said the employees realize this is a matter of Council, prerogative by State law that you can change these positions; we would like to see the department heads stay under the Civil Service; we worked a long time, years ago, to get the entire City under Civil Service; the 8/14/73 125 Association feels that through Civil Service there are plenty of ways to control all employees, department heads included; we don't want any of these problems arising from appointive positions that other areas are experiencing; we would like Councilto recognize our recommendation that these positions remain as they are. WALTER HALLAM, 2930 Division Street, said this smells of the "spoils" system to him and he knows what he is talking about. ROBERT COOPER, President,,, N.C.P.O.A. was present and said they agree with the N.C,M.E,A. they would like to go on record as wanting this to stay under Civil Service and not be appontive positions. There was discussion. Amendment to the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan, Nays: Pinson. Original motion carried by the following Vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, that the department heads stay in the Civil Service system period. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these ordinances be presented to Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO, 1377 4.7448 14 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 1363 TO CHANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1377 f7A73.14e._ ad pted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1378 8/743.8i "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LIa CENSING OF TAXICAB DRIVERS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY AND THROUGH THE SHERIFF OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this request be denied.. Failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1378 (,443-2) be adopted, WALTER HALLAM, 2930 Division Street, asked Council to keep this here in National City; if we have laws that are obsolete, antiquated and should not be there, then let's change them here. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -=wit : Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan.Nays: Pinson, Waters. ORDINANCE NO. 1379 44,1/4g-34, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS RELATING TO SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE . " Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No, 1379 48/743-►34 be adopted, There was discussion, DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, spoke in regard to some surveyors who put nails in the sidewalks with little red tags; they were sticking out of the ground,, some-► one walking along there could have tripped and fallen over them; these people should know better; theiwe have the situation across the street from us where the trikes and bicycles and toys are left on the sidewalk. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The HEARING on AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO, 962 to Increase offs Street Parking Requirements and to Increase Useable Open Space Requirements for Apartments (A-7--73) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated Certificate of Publication is on file. A Planning Department Transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended approval of amendment to Ordinance 962 to increase off-street parking requirements to: 1.5 spaces for studios and one -bedroom W s, 2 spaces for two -bedroom and above units; and the useable/space for one bedroom apartments be increased to 200 sq. ft. two -bedroom apartments to 300 sq. ft, and three -bedroom 8/14/73 126 apartments to 400 sq. ft, was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said Council has the Planning Commission's recommendation to increase both the number of required off-street parking spaces and the amount of open space and the departmental staff's remarks regarding the results of a parking survey made by the Planning Department. Mr, Ger- schler said the Planning Commission recommended that you increase both the parking and the open space; the staff recommendation, based on a parking survey, did not recommend any increase in parking at this time; they did recommend an increase in open space, the survey of the actual experience of apartment houses throughout National City is that the parking lots we now have are not being fully utilized; and additional off-street parking would result in wasted or useless open space which would be better used for green space than for paved parking. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, since no one else has approached the mike, the hearing be closed and 0rdinancee 962be amended...that we adopt the, ,omen space and the increased useable open space requirements for apartments and to leave the arkin as is. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to amend that to include for all units to be no more than 200 sq. ft. There was discussion. Amendment to the motion failed by the following vote, to- mit: Ayes: Pinson, Reid, Nays: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Original motion carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, said what we are going to have is a ghetto. The HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962, as Amended by Ordinance 1315, to Provide that Directional signs shall have a maximum size of four feet square (A .11. 73) was held at this time, City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication is on file, The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended Section 3-h, Ordinance No. 1315, be amended as outlined in staff's recommendation ("Directional signs designed to guide or direct pedes. trian traffic shall not exceed 4 sq. ft* in size per sign; directional signs designed to guide or direct vehicular traffic shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in size per sign.") and the Planning Director's statement that code amendment is the result of a recent interpretation case wherein the Planning Commission found that the intent of the Sign Code was to allow vehicular "directional signs," "four feet square" rather than the "four square feet" that was adopted was pPlanning Director Gerschler said this is an increase in the rdirectional sign and is directed at vehicular traffic and the increase in size of signs was found by the Planning Commission and supported by the Staff to be necessary for traffic safety. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed on No, 962 Ordinance 1315 and all specifications and recommendations of Staff and the Planning Commission be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING TO ADD AN OPEN SPACE AND C0NSERVATI0N ELEMENT to the General Plan (GP..4..73) was heard at this time. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the Open Space and Conservation Element recommended by staff be approved and the Planning Director's statement urging the adoption of this Element now, with the understanding that the final General Plan draft to be ready in March, 1974, may contain some appropriate modifications were presented, City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication is on file. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid to continue this hearing. until next week at 8 :00 2..m:. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported the premises at 1428 Highland Avenue were in a condition that constituted a public nuisance and a threat to public health, safety and general welfare and recommended the City institute legal proceedings against Preston and Mary Hodges to comply with applicable laws. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the, City Attorney's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/73 127 APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 32_, 822.36 Traffic Safety 2,896.40 Park 797.29 Retirement 12, 843.41 Special Street 1,450.00 Trust and Agency 385.00 Sewer 823.93 Total $52, 018.39 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Wate rs t Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the PLANNING COMMISSION recommendation "Plan C" be adopted regarding the Right -of -Way and design characteristics on La Siesta Way -- 18th Street to 20th Street, stating this matter was referred to the Planning Commission by the City Engineer to review the alternative street designs prepared by the City Engineer and that the Planning Commission's selection of "Plan C" was based upon good traffic flow and accessibility and the CITY ENGINEER'S report on basic cost, except for the northerly 1321 of La Siesta Way and Exhibits "B" through "G" were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, this item be filed and be brought back on the agenda when the Mayor has this cleared up. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from FRED SCOTT stating they need to acquire approxi.. mately 1,591 sq. ft. of City owned land, (Council agreed on 7/10/73 to sell him a 7-ft. wide strip of land, but after submitting the site plan for his apartments' approval, they found they needed to acquire a strip with an average width of 12 feet and an average length of 132 feet, 6 inches) was presented. City Manager Osburn said the last price he heard was $1.58 per sq, ft. and Mr. Scott needs approximately 1591 sq. ft.; this has not been measured or checked in any way; if Council will set the .price desired per sq, ft.1 they will measure it and when the other violations clear the Planning Commission one whole, deal can bema_ de out of it) he is sure Mr. Scott does not want to pmfor this land _-�unt it his other violations are cleared up. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recom- mendation. City Attorney McLean said there is a contingency that should be considered to require that Mr. Scott employ a surveyor or engineer acceptable to the City Engineer, Included in motion and second. RON LOGSDON, 305 East 26th Street, was present and said they have a surveyor who is eligible; he has his card and his name which he will give to Mr. Osburn the first thing in the morning; he does not have it with him tonight; the thing that is concerning him is that last time he was before Council, he understood the Council, to say that he could have as much land as he needed when he had an approved plot plan but they wrote it up as a 7-ft wide strip; a 7-ft wide strip isn't enough; they have a new plot plan; they were going to move the driveway, put in new sidewalk. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: (a) Notification by State Department of Parks & Recreation that the application to place Brick Row on the National Register of Historic Places was accepted; (b) Memo from San Diego Coast Regional Commission enclosing communication from Executive Director to the Commission regarding withholding of demo- lition, building and grading permits by local governments and which 8/14/73 128 includes a staff recommendation adopted 7/27/73; (c) City Manager's recommendation 7/18/73 minutes of the continued meeting of the Library Board of Trustees be filed, (minutes attached); (d) City Manager2s recommendation 8/1/73 minutes of the Library Board of Trustees be filed, (minutes attached) ; (e) Communication from California State Department of Finance stating the most recent annual change in popu- lation calculated for the City of National City is +0.43% and the annual increase in consumer price index for 12 months prior to 7/1/73 is 5.63%; attached, Certification to Controller of estimates prepared under Section 2163.5, Property Tax Relief Act of 1972; (f) Memo from City Clerk listing communications received: (1. Mission Cable TV., Inc.,, CARS -LDS NOTIFICATION: 2. S. D, County Board of Super- visors? Resolution No. 134, expressing opposition to the creation of a major commercial jet airport at Camp Pendleton; 3. S. D. County Water Authority enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of July 31, 1973, and average monthly water deliveries in cfs by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1973..74; also received: "Financial Report, Local Transportation Fund of San Diego County, 6/30/73), were presented. City Attorney McLean asked that Item (b) under Consent Calendar be treated separately, Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Item Q I under Consent Calendar be taken up as a separate order of business. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho,a the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean said on Item (b) concerning our practice of issuing permits in the Coastal Zone, he recommends that the City Departments continue to issue local permits to people who are eligible under local law and follow our present procedure of simply advising such people that they may or may not be subject to the Coastal Com.. mission's jurisdiction. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation under Consent Calendar Item b , Carried by unanimous vote, There was discussion in regard to the implications and ramifications of Brick Row's having been placed on the National Register. A letter from ACE METAL AND WASTE COMPANY, 720 West 23rd Street, requesting appearance before Council on 8/14/73 and stating the Building Department advised them Ordinance 1256 requires public improvements when repair or construction of a structure exceeds $2, 500 in value and they feel replacement ($1,,000 actual cost to them) of an existing sign does not fall under the intent of this ordinance was presented, DONALD HUMIRIES, Ace Metal and Waste Co., 720 West 23rd Street, was present and said they have an existing sign stating what our business is, Ace Metal; they want to put up a new sign that fits better and looks more attractive and would serve their purpose better; they were told by the City that they were to get an engineer to okay the sign and have it all taken care of and have it drafted and so forth; he did this and presented it to the City and they okayed it for him; the sign is going to cost him about $1,, 000 and they came up with the fact that it is going to cost him $32 000 by their charts which is not what it is actually going to cost; according to them, there is a certain ordinance saying that anything over $2,, 500 done to his property he must do some public improvements and they asked that he put in a sidewalk and curbs along a railroad track on the west side of his yard which will cost about $8,000 or $10,000 before he could put up his sign; he wondered if there is some way he can get away from this. There was discussion, The Planning Director said this gentleman has two choices, the first would be to seek a deferral of the requirement; there is a procedure for the deferral, of gutter, curb and sidewalk requirements in which case the City Council has the authority to waive the requirements; the second method would be to seek an interpretation of the code. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, Council continue this until next week and the Cit Attorne will ive us an inter retation, Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/73 129 A letter from the DELGADO TERRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION requesting a stop sign at intersection of MEADOW and SEAWIND DRIVE and RED CURBING the last 30' on the right side of MEADOW DRIVE and suggesting this item be treated on an emergency basis rather than waiting for pro- cessing through regular channels was presented, Moved by Morgan: seconded by Upaters, to approve the request, Councilman Waters asked when this would be installed. City Manager Osburn said tomorrow. Carried by unanimous vote. A memorandum from MAYOR MORGAN proposing the establishment of a NATIONAL CITY CASA DE SALUD ADVISORY BOARD for the purpose of resolving the matter of improvements to Casa De Salud was presented. Moved by Waters: seconded by Reid: in favor of the Mayor s s recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 1905 E. 18th Street: requesting a no -fee permit to paint house addresses on curbs through the balance of 1973 and stating the work will be performed by church youth and attaching a copy of notice to be posted on area doors was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid: this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote, STEP INCREASE for eligible employee: FRANK E. LOWREY: Police Depart- ment: approved by the City Manager and department head was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid:, this Step Increase be approved. Carried by unanimous vote„ A communication from the NATIONAL CITY GIRLS' SOFTBALL LEAGUE request► ing a waiver of license fee for fund raising and stating the funds raised are to be used to cover expenses and end -of -season awards was presented, Moved by Waters: seconded by Camacho, in favor of the National City Girls t Softball League. Carried by unanimous vote* A communication from the McMILLIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requesting the removal of a tree at 148 "B" Avenue and a memo from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION stating polled members of the Street Tree Committee concurred with the request providing McMillin Company either pay the City for: or cause the tree to be removed and replaced by a suitable tree as determined by his department: were presented, Moved by Reid: seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S memo reporting two bids were received and recom. mending bid of $325 by West Auto Wreckers for wrecked police car be accepted was presented., Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation if the City Attorney approves it. Carried by the following vote,: to -*.wit: Ayes: Camacho,: Pinson, Waters: Morgan, Nays: Reid, REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested a Real Estate Committee meeting Friday afternoon,. Mayor Morgan calked a Real Estate Committee meeting for 3:30 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 17) in the conference room (Room 227 ): public invited. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended ZONE VARIANCE (Z 5.-73) FROM REQUIREMENT THAT OFF-STREET PARKING be provided concurrently with establishment of use at 936 NATIONAL AVENUE be granted for one year and stating the variance would allow the V.F.W. to occupy their new quarters without supplying the usual amount of off-street parking; they have bought the "Kimball House" property for a parking lot and have agreed not to demolish it until the community makes other arrangements to save it was presented. (No appeal was filed; the item having first been presented at the July 24: 1973 Council meeting.) Moved by Morgan: seconded by Reid,: to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation,. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/73 130 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS asked City Manager Osburn where we stand on the Rec Hall? City Manager Osborn said we are in the process of going to bid on it. COUNCILMAN WATERS said the senior citizens have inquired as to the status of their senior citizens' building; he has informed them that the Mayor has been working on this project; he has checked with the City Manager and they discussed this and there is no money available this year, Mr. Waters asked about the possibilities of getting this on the ballot and let the people vote on it since there are no funds available; next year doesn't look too bright either, Mayor Morgan said the President has the funds frozen that the senior citizens' high rise building is wrapped up in; they have taken this to court and they said he has no legal right to tie this money up; he, the Mayor, feels that very shortly they will have this thing cleared up and we can go ahead with the senior citizens' high rise. COUNCILMAN WATERS read a letter from Porter E, Peterson, 429 North Highland, concerning sewer charges: "..,I have appealed to other City officers to no avail. Just because I have a big yard and a big garden to water, I am assessed sewer charges, To demonstrate: September and October 1972 was $22.49. If it had been individual units at the rate of $1.80 it would have been $10.80, An individual householder can use any amount of water without paying extra sewer charges. I am in the same category as a single unit and I should only pay $1,80 per unit„ This way I have been paying for sometime...".. Mr. Waters said certain officials have gone and talked to this man and thanks to the City Manager this thing was worked out to where this man for years has been paying almost double sewer charge; ,,,this man only has a right not to get 90 days of this money back due to the lack of some officials not taking the time to check this out; there is no way he can get a rebate other than for 90 days. COUNCILMAN WATERS said it is getting close to election time and there seems to be someone going around saying he is supporting Gene Ross and Ray Duke; he will have enough to do running for his awn public office without going out and taking up a dozen other people and try- ing to get them into office; he will not campaign against any individual that will be running for City Council; that is for sure; he will be able to work with any of them; it is the policy of some of the City officials to endorse their own favorites but this is their business; he would like to squash this rumor right now; he has picked it up in three or four areas in town and he would like them to knock it off. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:11 p.m. Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan, Council members absent: None. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 9:12 p.m. C � Ci 4 Clerk !City of Nat io 1 City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 21, 1973. I No corrections ns as noted below Mayor, ity of a ional City, 8CCalifornia