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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 09-11 CC MIN156 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 11, 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. Mayor Morgan recognized a former Mayor of National City, dike Hodge, who was present. SALUTE TO FLAG AND I N OCAT I ON The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mr. Don Woods, Deacon, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster,. Gerschler, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 1973 be a..roved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS J. C. STILLWALL, 420 Harbison, was present and said he has a Real Estate office on Highland Avenue; this past Saturday, there was a parade in National City and the streets were blocked off without parking from, early in the morning until after the parade; the streets could have been closed at 12:30 p.m. with the parade at 1:00 p.m.; it is not necessary to block off the street for most of the day for the parade; this would give them 30 minutes to get out, otherwise tow them out; this should be sufficient on a street where there are businesses; he hopes they will not see fit to block off the streets in the future for that long a period; it hampers business. Martin Heming, representing PIKE HODGE: was present and requested Council consideration of the construction of Hodge Street west of Highland Avenue under street assessment proceedings; they have ten- tatively lined up commercial tenants for the property, if the street is constructed; would benefit City through extra income, Mr. Heming said the project as originally submitted was approved by 64% of the property owners; property owners north and south of the proposed street were to have given 40' to make up the 801 street; the center- line of the street would have been the Chula Vista -National City boundary line; Chula Vista requested the street be moved north as they foresaw problems with police, etc.; this meant the right-of-way would come entirely from the property owners to the north and they proposed the acquisition costs be made part of the street assessment. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to go ahead with this street if 64% are in favor of it. There was discussion relative to acquisition of the right-of-way and financing. PIKE HCDGE, 3460 Highland Avenue, was present and requested Council to proceed; he has a client who is anxious to go; the land would be better developed for business than for industry; without the road it could be developed for industry only. There was further discussion. Mr. Hodge stated in regard to the right-of-way to be acquired for the street, Hodge Brothers would not expect immediate payment but would wait for payment until the 9/11/73 157 bonds are sold. There was discussion relative to appraisal of the land needed for right-of-way, Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this item be laid over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. MRS, DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "8" Avenue, was present and complained about the trash problem at an apartment at "C" Avenue; she distrib. uted photographs of the trash. The City Manager was asked to contact the owners of the apartment and report back to Council. RICHARD HUFF, Executive Director, CPO, was present along with members of his staff, Mr. Huff distributed a report "Comparison of the First Two Regional Development Alternatives . Existing Trends and Radial Corridors." Staff members Walt Chakonsky, Carl West, and Glenn Andes» erson explained the alternative concepts of transportation projected to the year 1995 and presented slides and maps. Mr. Huff stated their would return with further information as it was developed„ HEARINGS The HEARING on PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE 2C-11«.73 and AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN to Rezone from R-4-PD (Residential Planned Development) to C-2.A (Special Limited Commercial) the property located at 2868 and 2926 Grove Tray and to amend the General Plan to conform to the zoning map was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing are on file. Planning Department transmittals stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended this zone change be approved and that the General Plan be amended to designate this area for "Commer- cial Recreation and Tourist" use; (2) this requested zoning agrees with the zoning and land use pattern of the immediate neighborhood; (3) the applicant proposes to construct a motel and C-2..A zoning will allow this were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission has recommended the approval of these matters as submitted; the property is facing on 30th Street, or Sweetwater Road, in an area that has no practical use for residential purposes; its only logical use is commercial.. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the hearing on the proposed Zone Change ZC1 11-.73 and all amend- ments to this chanc2e and all conditions set by the Planning Commission be approved. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN (GP.2..73) to provide for residential usage and assign a density limit to the property located at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Newell Avenue was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication is on file. The Planning Department transmittal stating: (1) Planning Commission recommended that the General Plan be amended and that the land use designation on subject property be changed to Medium Density Residential; (2) this properly is now zoned R-4 and is shown on the General Plan as a "Park;" (3) since the Council declined to acquire the site for a park, the applicant is probably entitled to a General Plan amendment to allow development consistent with the R-4 zoning was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this property is on the zoning map for R.4 and has been for many years; the General Plan shows it as a park; this would preclude the issuance of a building permit, under our present laws, for anything except a park; some months ago the property owner submitted a memorandum to the City Council asking if the City was interested in acquiring the property for a park; that memorandum was filed by the City Council with no action; the appli- cant then went to the Planning Commission and asked for a General Plan designation to allow him to exercise his existing R.'4 zoning; the Planning Commission conducted hearings on this matter and selected the lowest density multiple family route, recommending medium density (8-15 ), multiple family for this property. MR. PARE, 9/11/73 158 6413 Duane, San Diego, was present and said he is the owner of the property; the acreage is 21,000 sq. ft.; he has owned this property for approximately 3 years; at medium density, it is absolutely impossible financially to do anything with this property; there is no way that it would make financial sense; he suggested to Council that they could meet all the requirements of National City at the R-4 zoning; he would put up 15 units and it would make sense finan- cially; there is no way with the cost of the land where it is and how much money he would have to expend to develop the land to possibly develop it and put up only 7 units; when this was brought before the Planning Commission, there was no dissent whatsoever from any of the property owners nor did anybody bring up any negative reasons except the Planning Commission felt that the City was overbuilt with apart- ments; this is a brand new area. There was discussion, DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, was present and said this gentleman said he lives in San Diego; she does not know the area but she notices that new apartments that have just been given the go ahead have no place for trash, etc. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camachol the public hearing be closed and the Amendment to the General Plan GP--2--73 and all stipulations of staff be adhered to and it be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Nays: Morgan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,166, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Mamie Carlstrom Kurth)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,166 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 11,167, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Palm Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,167 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,168, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Ada Hall - Division Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,168 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RES LUTI ON NO, 11,169, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Division Street)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,169 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO, 11,170, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY ON DIVISION STREET (Ada Hall)," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,170 be adopted,. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,171, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Dorothy L, Kane)," Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,171 be adopted,. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,172, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Eta Street)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,172 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,173, "RESOLUTI CN ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Walter H. Kane and Dorothy L. Kane)," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,173 be adoyted. Carried by unanimous vote,. RESOLUTION NO. 11,174, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY ON DIVISION STREET (Eleanor Perez Maycott)." 9/11/73 159 Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,, Resolution No. 11,174 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPT I ON OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be presented to Council for second readin by title onl . Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1382 (914/ 3-fir) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TO INCREASE USEABLE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENTS (Code Amendment No. Am.7.»73) ." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1382 (9/443.1) be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. ORDINANCE NO, 1383 (9473«4) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 962, 803, 1181„ 1288, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1316, RELATING TO CONDO- MINIUM PROJECTS (Code Amendment No, A9..73 )." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1383 g4a be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he would make his report under Item No. 6, New Business, APPROVAL OF THE BILLS AND PAYROLL City Manager Osburn said we had no bills last week and this is for two weeks tonight. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 29 , 78 3.81 Traffic Safety 2,971.69 Park 1,760.17 Gas Tax No, 2106 17,098.61 Trust and Agency 100,00 Sewer 799.67 Revenue Sharing 700.00 Total $53, 13.95 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, 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 period ending 8/31/73 in the amount of $129,532,24 was presented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNF INISHED BUSINESS The CITY CLERK'S memorandum recommending the ACCU-VOTE SYSTEM be used in the April 1974 election and copies of demonstration ballots and photos of equipment proposed were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Clerk's recommendation and there be 35 polling places for the convenience of the peop�.e (amended motion). There was discussion, Carried by the following vote, to -wit : Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT memorandum regarding the applicability of the provisions of Ordinance 1256 relative to sign installations stating that at 8/14/73 Council meeting, question was raised wheyher 160 a sign, exceeding $2,500 valuation as determined by the Department of Building and Housing, is subject to provisions of Ordinance 1256 and the Planning Commissions action was to interpret that the intent of the word "structure" is to include signs was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this item was put on the agenda in error and should be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: (a) Notice of public hearing by the Local Agency Formation Commission upon application for annexation of territory to the City of National City (Proposal #CA73-27, "National Center Annexation" -- Includes approximately 14.46 acres located west of I-805, north of proposed route of Highway 54, east of Edge- mere Avenue, south of 30th Street, between National City and Chula Vista, map attached); (b) City Manager's recommendation 8/15/73 minutes of the Civil Service Commission be filed, minutes attached; (c) Invitation to Mayor from Assemblyman Deddeh to participate in forthcoming hearing of Assembly Subcommittee on San Diego Metropoli- tan Transportation (Meetings will be at the State Building Auditoritm, 1350 Front Street, San Diego, September 26..27 and in the Chula Vista City Council Chambers, 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, September 29) ; (d) Letter from Attorney General Younger attaching copy of Report of Attorney General's Commission on Community -Police Relations; (e) Items to be filed with the City Clerk: 1. Letter from Creaser, Price Insurance Company, Chula Vista, dated 8/30/73, enclosing amend ments to excess liability policy with the City; 2. Certificate of Insurance from the Travelers Insurance Company covering Harold J. and Verna E. Hunt and Robert L. Hunnemuller dba Hunt & Hunnemuller Contractors, El Cajon, Policy Nos. DK-UB 207A258..2 and 650. 207A678.- 9-.TRI; 3. Certificate of Insurance from Barney and Barney, San Diego, covering William L„ Sale dba Radio Cab Co. and William L. Sale dba El Cajon Radio Cab, 2504 "C" Street, San Diego, Police No. 58 C 250237; 4. Report of the Attorney General's Advisory Commission on Community -Police Relations, dated 3/31/73. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the PARKS AND RECREATICN DIRECTOR regarding dogs in park areas stating that complaints are frequently received relative to dogs in park areas and suggesting consideration be given to elimination of this problem by ordinance was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, this be filed. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, towit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters. Nays: Pinson, Morgan. The application of OLIVE E. SCHMIDT, 716 "B" Avenue, for refund of $100 PERFORMANCE BOND and the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT notation that the final inspection was okay were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHAMBER OP COMMERCE requesting waiver of rental fee for Kimball Park Community Building for Salute to Navy Week Fashion Show, October 23, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters„ this request be granted,. Carried by unanimous vote, The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, dated August 31, 1973, with the CITY MANAGER'S recommendations noted thereon was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES by JOHN J. & MARCY A. McDONNELL, 2424 " J " Avenue, against the City of National City was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be denied and referred to the City Attorn y. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 9/11/73 161 A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS recommending that contract for "chip & sand" sealing for various City streets be awarded to Sim J. Harris Company, low bidder and communication from the CITY CLERK reporting on the opening of sealed bids (Sim J. Harris Company: Item I $6,752,00, Item II $8,184..00„ total $14,,936.00; Griffith Company: Item I $7,785.90, Item II $9, 300.00, total $17,085.90, and R & R Sealcoating: Item I $8,440.00, Item II $9,572.00, total $18, 012,00) were presented. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication is on file. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Director of Public Works" request. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from MRS. EDWARD COOKE, owner of property at corner of 4th Street and Palm Avenue requesting permission to resurface parkway and driveway area on Palm St. with asphalt and stating that if covered with Portland Cement, as required by City ordinance, it would cost them $11425, and this amount added to the cost of other contracted improvements would be a hardship was presented. Moved by Waters, this request be denied. Motion died for lack of second. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, that they be allowed to black- top that parking lot with blacktop not cement. Motion died for lack of second,. City Engineer Foster said the City is building the streets and what he is doing is repaving his parking lot; there is no way we can require him to put in sidewalks; the ordinance says, as he interprets it, you either put in cement or grass in between the back of the curb and the property. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters we require him to put in concrete in the sidewalk area and,,,,, driveway area; he don't have to put it in, but if he does put lu he will put it in concrete; this motion is for the sidewalkarea and the driveway; it does not include anything on his private property; this motion includes just City_ property. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. A memorandum from POLICE CHIEF requesting the City issue certificates of appreciation to various youth groups and stating that on 9/1/73 these groups assisted in distributing over 9,000 burglary prevention booklets as part of a "Burglary Specific" program, aimed at reducing crime within the City was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Police Chief is recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote, A communication from the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSTATION stating they have placed a hold on their excess parcels 16766-01-01 (16826, 16828) pending decision by the City on whether or not they wish to purchase the land and a memo from the City Manager stating the City needs a section approximately 3O' by 86' to assure a full width street between La Pasada and Delta Street on the northeast section between Palm Avenue and Division Street and that if Council desires to purchase the property it will be necessary to adopt a resolution stating the property will be used for a public purpose were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, we purchase this for future Wlanning. City Manager Osburn indicated this area on a map. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER -.DAY SAINTS offering to donate a small sliver of land, a map attached, to the City and the City Engineer's notation recommending the City accept this property were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid„ we take that sliver. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from SIEVERT-LEGGETT MEDICAL TRANSFER requesting one ambulance permit and enclosing Application for Business permit„ Certificate of Insurance,, service rate schedule,, Department of California Highway Patrol Ambulance Inspection Report, California Highway Patrol Initial License and a communication from Paradise Valley Hospital stating they have found SievertLeggett Medical 9/11/73 162 Transfer to offer prompt, convenient and economical service were presented. City Manager Osburn said this company is interested in offering wheelchair service; we were informed that Mr, Bradt does not furnish this service and does not care to get involved with, TED BRADT, 222 East Plaza, was present and said this wheel chair service is provided by Gold Cross Ambulance Service licensed in the City; the reason we don't provide this service is there is not enough money in it, the paperwork, the billing of Medi-Cal; Gold Cross has contracts with other medical associations and they have to provide this service; therefore our three companies turn our wheel chair calls over to them; the service is provided in National City. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this request for this permit be denied* There was discussion. PAUL SIEVERT, 4227 Iowa, San Diego, was present and said he represents Sievert -Leggett Medical Transfer; most communities they have been involved with so far have a separate permit called "a convalescent vehicle permit;" they are not interested in emergency vehicle service in National City, only wheel chair and not emergency stretcher transportation; they have a new concept in the ambulance business whereby they offer a reduced rate to persons with a broken leg or something , like that being trans- ported to the doctor's office or hoarse from the hospital; they have had much success with this service; Gold Cross has been referring wheel chair calls to their company; the primary reason for Gold Cross having this service, as Mr. Bradt said, is to service certain con.• tracts. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. REPORTS CITY MANAGER .- None. The PLANNING DIRECTOR'S memorandum regarding PARADISE MARINA recom- mending that certain expenditures be authorized and that the City Council schedule certain listed items for discussion was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said on August 7, Council received the Paradise Marina report and gave staff certain instructions on how to proceed; we have followed Council's instructions; this report outlines five new steps to be taken in preparation for a meeting that was suggested on October 9 where a final decision will be made on whether or not to proceed with the project; this recommendation, if approved tonight, will involve the expenditure of $7,000 for an ecology study and financial overview study; in their opinion, both of these studies are necessary immediately in preparation for the meeting on October 9. City Manager Osburn recommended this be authorized. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Director's and Cit Mana er !s recommendation for the ex en diture of 7,000 and also October 9 meeting, Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal reporting the PLANNING COMMISSION recommended approval, subject to three conditions of staff, of appli- cation for zone variance 2C..6-73, request for variance from required 50' frontage upon a dedicated street, to 24' to permit the creation of a 2.20 acre parcel of land in conjunction with PROPOSED LOT SPLIT NO• 13--73, south of 8th Street, west of I-5 (La Mesa Engineering Service) and stating this zone variance will allow a lot split to accomplish the plans of the Pacific Telephone Company to build and operate a "Service Center" on the rear portion of the property; front portion on 8th Street will be available for future commercial/ industrial use was presented, Planning Director Gerschler said there have been no appeals filed on this case; the City Council is in a position to act on it, to approve or deny without further public hearings. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be granted and the Plannin Commission's recommendation be a roved subject to the conditions of staff,. Carried by unanimous vote. 9/11/73 163 Mayor Morgan spoke in regard to the change of location of the PUBLIC WORKS YARD; Council has already made a decision to build a Public Works Yard at 30th and "A" and it has been planned; we have been working on the plans for the last several years, at least 1968 or maybe before even that; the time has came to decide whether we want to change it from there to its present location; Council will make a decision as to what they think is best and right for the City; he and Mr. Reid held a meeting on this, invited 100 or 120 people from that area; there were 9 or 12 familiesrepresented at this meeting; there is some opposition, maybe there is too much opposition; he feels in the long run it would enhance the whole area; many improve- ments would be installed in the neighborhood; he feels it would be nice for the neighborhood but if the people don't want it, let's let them know, so we can turn these people loose and go ahead. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the Public Works Yard remain where it is (Hoover Ave.) and we instruct the City staff to make preparations to coo ahead and remodel that plan and build new structures and so forth; the present plans be used with necessary changes made (amended motion), There was discussion. City Manager Osburn requested per- mission to hire another environmentalist to make a rt on the new site if the motion carried. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager to •ut that ro rt u for sale down there that we moved the Public Works Yard from. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he has one item relating to Mr. Stenberg; he feels there should be improvements in the way people take examina- tions for jobs with the City; he understood that certain individuals in the City Hall screen job applications and tell the people they cannot take the exam because they feel they are not qualified; he would like to see this referred to the Civil Service Commission for discussion; he thinks everyone should be allowed to take an examina- tion. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said all of the job specifications have certain minimum requirements; the staff in the Personnel Office have been instructed to review applications that come across the counter or received through the mail to make sure the applicant meets these minimum qualifications; the qualifications are set by the Civil Service Commission and it is up to the Personnel staff in that office to make sure the candidate for the test is qualified. Councilman Waters said if a candidate comes in and states he can hoe, he can cut grass, he can plant trees, you make a decision on this? Mr, Stenberg said we make the decision based on what the candidate puts on his application as fax as education and experience is concerned; the examination referred to for Park Caretaker requires one year of experience with a recognized nursery, a gardening firm, something of that nature. Councilman Waters said would taking care of lawns for various homes, as many do, would that qualify them? Mr. Stenberg said he would be qualified if his experience covered a minimum of one year's time in total. Councilman Waters inquired into the cost of the examinations and asked that Assistant City Manager Stenberg bring this up with the Civil Service Commission; he feels that young people who have no previous experience should be given a chance; many times they don't know what is important to put on an application. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said Elias Ortiz in our Public Works Department has been working with the Sheriff's Department and they have come up with a very unique project; he has asked Councilman Camacho to bring this before Council for consideration; the subject is the placing of house numbers on roofs; this will help law enforcement officers in identification; there are many cities throughout the County interested in this and also the San Diego County Sheriff's 9/11/73 164 Department and almost all the local of assistance in helicopter work by cies; our Police Department is very the City Manager to look into this. police agencies; this would be police and law enforcement agen- interested. Mayor Morgan asked VICE MAYOR PINSON said he has the Traffic Safety minutes and there is an item that needs some action; Item d regarding correspondence of City Manager Osburn regarding Highland and 8th Street inter- section and the traffic problems there; the Assistant City Engineer, Dale Hoffland, made a further study of this; it was recommended this be placed back on the Traffic Safety agenda in 6 to 8 months; we may not have $141,000 to do the elaborate thing there but we should be able to do something temporary there until we do get the funds required to put in the eleborate light system that would solve the problem; he is not suggesting red paint; he will not go for red paint; he feels something should be done now. Mayor Morgan said if they fix those lights for a left turn, there will have to be red paint. Vice Mayor Pinson suggested the traffic be held by a red light for a short time and allow the green lights go turn any way they so desire. Councilman Camacho suggested that 8th Street be one- way traffic in one direction and Plaza be one-way traffic in the other direction; he would like the Traffic Safety Committee to study this proposal. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, that the Traffic Safety Committee investigate the feasibility of one-way traffic on 8th Street going west and on Plaza going east. There was discussion. DALE HOFFLAND, Assistant City Engineer, was present and said Mr. Harris (Chairman, T.S.C.) asked Mr. Hoffland to look into possibly making signs prohibiting left turns or looking into the suggestion you have just made or the last yearts recommendation for the turn pockets. Motion failed by the following vote, to. wit : Ayes: Camacho, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Reid, Waters. Moved by Pinson, this item be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee to proceed with solving this problem with the utmost vigor. Motion died for lack of second. VICE MAYOR PINSON said he will be unable to attend the League Conference in San Francisco and he would like Councilman Waters to go as alternate in his place. Councilman Waters said Mr, Camacho is going to be out of town and he accepts. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to the Sweetwater Park; we have $ 26, 000 in the budget for that; are we going along and getting this plan ready, environmental report and everything; are we doing this? City Manager Osburn said we have not ordered one yet. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we authorize the City Manager to go ahead and get the .plans and the environmental report on the Sweetwater Park. Carried by unanimous vote. MAY 2 MORGAN said he would like to see a progress report for this City to lay down what we are going to do in three years, what we are going to do in five years, items scheduled to be done in 10 or 15 years, so that we will know from year to year, a plan for the future. City Manager Osborn said we are having to do this now for the underground utilities throughout the whole City; he thinks it is a 6-year program; they are working on this now. Mayor Morgan suggested Assistant City Manager Stenberg take over some of the responsibilities, check the Public Works, check the Parks, Sweet. water Park and see that these projects are on schedule. Councilman Waters suggested that Mr. Stenberg might also check on the items Council has promised the public. MAYOR MORGAN asked Mr.. Gerschler about the land left by the Port District between the curb and the fence on that land they lease and they have not put in landscaping; can we have these fellows put in landscaping down there, Planning Director Gerschler said the 8 point beautification program called for some work down there; if 9/11/73 165 Council wants to give that priority, we could go ahead and contact the Port District. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we autho- rize the Planner to contact the Port District and...Councilman Reid asked the City Manager if that space there were not left for rails? City Manager Osburn said yes, for railroad spurs. Councilman Reid said they were left there for rails not for beautification, Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said the Real Estate Committee made a motion that we reject Mr. Mueller x s bid on this property down there. Councilman Camacho said he feels Council should stand fast to that. Moved by Camacho,, seconded by Reid, that Mr. Mueller: s bid be turned down. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:25 p.m. a, rT City 9l erk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of September 18, 1973. No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, it y •% Na r ional City, California 9/11/73