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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 12-11 CC MIN259 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 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. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Hoff land, McLean, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Stenberg followed with invocation by Patt Bobo, Parish Lay Reader, St, Matthew's Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1973 be approved and the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1973 be changed to add to Paragraph 2, Page 234: "Moved, seconded and carried, that the hearin on specific plan for Palm Avenue between 4th and 18th Streets to estab- lish a 14-ft. setback be closed" and the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27; 1973 be changed to add to Paragraph 3, page 245: "Moved, seconded, and carried, the Traffic Safety Committee minutes of October 10, 1973 be filed." Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "Port of San Diego Day in National City" December 12, 1973. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this proclamation be adopted, Mayor Morgan spoke in regard to the origins of the Port District saying their seed money ($20,000) was furnished by National City; the Mayor out- lined Port District projects within the City. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,236, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue, Assessment District No. 158)." There was discussion in regard to Resolutions 11,236, 11,237, 11,238 and 11,239 (all related to the same assessment district). Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, this be denied, Items 1, 2, 3, and 4. There was further discussion. MR. LEWIS W. VAUGHN, 3031 East l8th Street, was present and said the late Councilman Allen owned property at 17th and Newell; he does not believe that a majority of the people want the street put in; he went out today and talked with people and he has 7 present with him that do not feel like it is a fair shake. There was lengthy discussion relative to 1911 Act proceedings, increased value of the improved properties, drainage, the City's contribution to the district, etc. Mr. Vaughn said we have to find out how much it is going to cost; he cannot afford this now and he cannot see where he can afford it in the next 10 years; he knows others cannot afford it either; Mr. Sellers on the corner of 17th and Rachael, it will take his house; these two old people there who have lived nearly 80 years here and they cannot afford to go and buy another 12/11/73 260 home; they could not buy another home for what you would give them for this one; it would cause a hardship; he had heard that a 60-ft. street is going in there; they do not need a 60-ft. street; they don't need anything like a 60-ft. street; if you are living on Social Security and only have $75.00 coming in, how are you going to keep the house unless your wife works as his does? Mr. Vaughn said he would not object (to a hearing); he is satisfied there would be nowhere 51% (in favor); he sees nothing wrong as long as it is not pushed on them; he was not only fighting for himself but for other people who cannot afford it; he does not want them hurt as was the lady across the street; her home was condemned; she was moved out and put in a rest home and she died in two weeks. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said at last week's Council meeting he was asked why the matter was on the agenda; the reason it was placed on the agenda was that the Staff had just recently, within the last two to three months, attempted to gather up all of the current projects both assessment and otherwise and bring them up to present status; this particular project, as has been pointed out, was initiated back in 1960; for one reason or another it has been put on the shelf; in September of this year, the Mayor and City Council requested these projects be updated, be brought back and reviewed to see whether we wanted to go ahead with them, etc.; one of the things Council asked for was a current status report the first one of which came out on November 15; in this particular status report on November 15, is an assessment act project for 17th Street between Lanoitan and Rachael; the only reason these four resolutions were placed on the agenda last week was because...there are administrative steps that had not been taken; according to staff, this was still in active file and Council has not abandoned it or proceeded with. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,236 be adopted. There was further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. Councilman Waters said for the benefit of the public, this will be proceeding this 1911 Act. RESOLUTION NO. 11,237, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue, Assessment District No. 158)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,237 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to --wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,238, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' (17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue, Assessment District No. 158)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,238 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,239, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue, Assessment District No. 158)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,239 be adopted. City Attorney McLean said the hearing date is set January 23, 1974, after the hour of 8:00 p.m. in these Chambers. NINA NEWLAND, 3035 East 18th Street, was present and asked who can vote on this resolution? They signed a petition in 1960 but now they do not want it. City Attorney McLean said Council would vote; all the property owners in the district will receive a written notice of the fact that the City Council is con- sidering this; they will be told to file their written objections; on January 23, at 8:00 p.m. the hearing will be held; however, there is a cut-off date for the filing of written protests with the City Clerk; by the 22nd day of December, the Clerk will give everyone notice. There was discussion. Mrs. Newland asked if the 1911 Act goes in and the streets are put in and you sell your property, does it have to be paid off right then? can it be spread out over the 12/11/73 261 years? City Attorney McLean said the bond runs with the land. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. Resolution No. 11,240, "Resolution Accepting Conveyance of Real Property (State of California)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,240 be adopted. Vice Mayor Pinson said he does not have the slightest idea what this is; he cannot vote. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said Item No. 5 refers to the City accepting the conveyance of real property.. ,from the State of California....he does not have the location of the land. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be filed until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,241, "Dedication of City Owned Property for Public Street Purposes (IQ' Avenue)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,241 be filed as well. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,242, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (ELEANOR PEREZ MAYCOTT) ." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,242 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 11,243, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (DIVISION STREET)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11 243 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,244, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVI- SORS TO ACQUIRE PARK PROPERTY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, Resolution No. 11,244 be adopted. There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended to include this be filed until we find this out (who owns the property) . Amendment to motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. There was discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to --wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,245, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PETITION FOR REVIEW TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT TO PROTEST THE ADOPTION OF RULES KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION CONTROL PLAN BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,245 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,246, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Department of Veterans Affairs of State of California and Rudolph D. Celaya, Jr. and Mary Helen Celaya)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,246 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,247, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Beauchamp and Rockwell)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11s247 be adopted. Vice Mayor Pinson requested Staff prepare descriptive cover letters for things of this sort. City Attorney McLean said this property is described in Resolution No.. 11,248; we are creating an alleyway and these people are giving the City the right of way. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,248, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (alley)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,248 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,249, "RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL FROM BONITA- SUNNYSIDE FIRE DISTRICT (Sweetwater Heights Playground Annexation)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 11,249 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/11/73 262 RESOLUTION NO. 11,250, "RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL OF LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT (National Center Annexation, Keegan, et al Annexation, Aardema Annexation No. Two)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,249 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,251, "RESOLUTION ADDING STREETS TO THE SELECT STREET SYSTEM." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,251 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this is on the Agenda under New Business, Item 12. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this ordinance be presented to Council for first reading by title only. Councilman Waters said he had heard the City Attorney comment that there were no changes in the price structure of any of these business licenses; some people tried to get their licenses and were told they could not give them out right now because they are changing price; someone must be putting the word out that there will be a change in price. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said at the moment there has been no change in price whatsoever; the Council has adopted a rate scale sometime back; this rate schedule is still in effect. Mayor Morgan asked the Assistant City Manager to check into this. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 12/11/73, "An Ordinance Amending Various Portions of the Business Ordinances of the City of National City." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY Taken care of under Resolution No. 11,245, Page 261. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $36,115.76 Traffic Safety 10.35 Park 1,559.92 Gas Tax No.. 2106 1,480.07 Drainage 131.26 Sewer 25,022.26 Total $64,319.62 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 of November 16 - November 30, 1973 in the amount of $128,977.34 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR: (a) City Clerk's memo attaching copies of Secretary of State's Certificate of Annexation to the City of National City of "Keegan et al Annexation," plat of the area and legal description; (b) City Clerk's memo attaching copy of Secretary of State's Certificate of Annexation to the City of National City of "Playground Annexation," plat of the area and legal description; (c) Communication from California Acting Governor Reinecke stating he signed two Executive Orders designed to save 20% of the State Government's consumption of motor vehicle fuel and urging adoption of these same controls by private citizens and other entities 12/11/73 263 (Executive Orders R 45.73 and R 46-73 attached); (d) Assistant City Manager's recommendation the 11/7/73 minutes of the Library Board of Trustees be approved and filed and urging the Council to note the change in meeting date of the Board (beginning 1/74, the Board will hold its meetings at 2:00 p.m., second Wednesday of each month), (Minutes attached); (e) Assistant City Manager's recommendation the 11/18/73 minutes of the Casa de Salud Advisory Board meeting be approved and filed (minutes attached); (f) Communication of San Diego Transit Corporation stating they have implemented Saturday and Sunday service on Route "B", along with Sunday service on three other routes. This new service is on a trial basis and will be monitored closely; (g) League of California Cities memo dated 12/3/73 regarding: (1) EPA Transportation Control Plans, Regional briefings; Second meeting of City Attorneys set for 12/13; (2) EPA Complex Sources Proposal, Public hearing on 12/7/73; (3) Need to inform Congress of Impact; (h) League of California Cities memo regarding diesel fuel allocation, effects of Mandatory Allocation Program in California will limit consumption of diesel fuel to 1972 usuage levels; (i) Assistant City Manager's recommendation inquiry by San Diego County Water Authority relative to making a declaration of intention to pay taxes to the Authority, be filed without further action (Inquiry from San Diego County Water Authority attached). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be filed. Councilman Waters commented on Item f (a communication from the San Diego Transit Corporation stating they have implemented Saturday and Sun- day service on Route 8 along with the Sunday service on three other routes). Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from JERRY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE regarding Traffic Safety for the New Shopping Center and stating that before the businesses come in, the Committee recommends in favor of red curbing on south side of 30th Street between Highland and Highway 805 and also recommends in favor of painting a 2-way left turn lane on 30th Street was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, against Item 2 of the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to table this motion until we jet further information. Motion to table carried by unanimous vote. A letter from JERRY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN, TRAFFIC SAFETY OOMMITTEE regarding a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING at the Medical Center, Paradise Valley Hospital and stating the Committee feels that putting in a crosswalk between 4th and 6th Streets on Euclid Avenue would give no added protection and would bring a false security to pedestrians and recommending leaving the area as it is without markings was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A memo from Assistant City Manager Stenberg recommending the 11/14/73 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES be approved and filed and requesting Council action on four items referred to in the minutes was pre- sented. Vice Mayor Pinson said there are a couple of items he would like to see pulled out: Plaza Boulevard, should not have priority on new paving when the paving is not in that shape; he would like to see this deferred until a later date; Item (e) is, he thinks, in reference to what we were just talking about. Mr. Stenberg called to Council's attention the fact that the four items indicated each require individual Council action; Item (e) was laid over until next week. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Item (a) the 2-hour parking in front of Ruben Rubio's Restaurant. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, Item (d) (7-11 store at Highland Avenue, a yellow loading zone) be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, Item (f) be disapproved. Vice Mayor Pinson said he thinks this should have a report from the Engineer on the cost of it and allow the Finance Committee to handle it at a later date. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: 12/11/73 264 Camacho, Reid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the rest of the minutes be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. STEP INCREASES for eligible employees: CHARLES D. PALOMINO, Police Department; LOUIS CURRA, Engineering Department; JOYCE CARROLL, MARK D. JONES and JOEL SIEGFRIED, Library Department; and RANDY L. KIMBLE, Fire Department, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Step Increases. Carried by unanimous vote. A memo of resignation from OLGA M. BARAJAS, Finance Department and notation from Ida Mae H. Kerr, City Treasurer, stating the resigna- tion was accepted with regret were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of accepting the resignation with regret and she be given the proper recognition. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter of resignation from FIREMAN DAVID J. SCHUBERT and the Fire Chief's memo requesting a certified eligibility list for "Firemen" were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Fire Chief's request. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MARION F. COOPER, PROGRAM CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL CITY LION'S CLUB requesting waiver of rental fee for Kimball Park Community Building 1/25/74 and stating the facility will be used to present a show, with the proceeds to be used towards purchase of an Eye Mobile and a memo from the Director of Parks and Recreation stating he has no objections to the proposal were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Lion's Club. Carried by unanimous vote. Application for personal transfer of OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by the Southland Corporation, dba 7-ELEVEN #13561, 3440 East 8th Street and the Police Chief's memo stating investigation revealed no grounds for protest of the application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Southland Corporation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Assistant City Manager's request for authorization to go to bid for ROLLING STOCK as previously approved and budgeted was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Assistant City Manager's request. There was discussion in regard to using compact cars and whether these were additional vehicles or replacements. Carried by unanimous vote. A Claim for Damages by ROBERT SANCHEZ and a memo from the Police Chief recommending the City Attorney be directed to prefer charges against Mr. Robert Sanchez for perjuring himself and filing a false and fradulent claim against the City of National City were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Police Chief's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A memorandum from the City Engineer recommending that HOOVER AVENUE between Plaza Boulevard and 22nd Street be included in the SELECT STREET SYSTEM and the Assistant City Manager's notation recommending a resolution be prepared and available for adoption by City Council approving the City Engineer's recommendation were presented. City Clerk Campbell said this was covered under Adoption of Resolutions, Resolution No. 11,251, Page 262. REPORTS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG requested approval of the City Council to remove a dilapidated building on City property (Public Works Yard) . Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Assistant City Manager's request. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/11/73 265 A PLANNING DEPARTMENT memo stating the Planning Commission recom- mended the MASTER PLAN FOR SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK be approved and the Planning Staff's status report giving schedule dates were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Comae)°, this Planning Commission recommendation be approved. There was discussion. Plan. Dir. Gerschler said the proposal to red curb was modified by the EIC the area to be posted "no parking" but no red curb; this will allow cars to stop and load and so on; it would prohibit permanent and on- going parking; apparently some of the people in the neighborhood felt there was a possible hazard for children running out of the park and on to the street where you have cars parked along a curb in front of a park. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said yes, there will be a fence and the prohibition against parking would just be on the south side of the street, not on the north side, the residential side of the street; again the fence and the permanent no parking was for safety reasons; people can still stop to let their children off or park on the opposite side of the street according to the way the plan is set up at the moment. Planning Director Gerschler said the Environmental Impact Committee reviewed the park plan and they found that someone, a delegation of neighbors, he thinks, had recommended a 6-ft. high fence along the entire park frontage separating the sidewalk from the park; the Environmental Impact Committee reported back to the Park Department, Mr. Maley, that they felt that a 6-ft. high fence along the sidewalk, the institutional effect it would create would spoil the environmental quality of the park; they urged them to consider either a lower fence or some other solution to the problem of the children running out onto the street; the idea of posting "no parking" along the curb was one of the alternatives; it would be in lieu of the fence; when this matter is presented to the City Council for authorization to go to bid that these two alterna- tives would be presented to you; speaking as a member of the EIC, he will have to say he regrets that was not presented to Council; the EIC felt that the City Council should study the two alternatives and select one of the two; the plan that came through his office did not include the fence. There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended to put a 3-ft. fence there and let I11221zIlmpo on both sides of the street. Amendment carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said he would like to secure authority to prepare engineering design work and specifications...Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to p arovetheAssistant....2_4anaaer'srecommen- dation. Carried by unanimous vote. The TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for month ending October 31, 1973 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. LEWIS W. VAUGHN, 3031 E. 18th St., was still present and said he would like to know if 17th Street has ever been dedicated as a street? Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said he believes the City has some of the right of way but not all of it; this will be one of the things that will be brought out at the hearing; what the right of way requirements are? what the cost will be? Mr. Vaughn said they have noise created by motorcycles running up and down that area with no mufflers on; it is disturbing the peace from morning until night from Friday until Sunday night and some evenings during the week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to refer this to the City Manager and the Police Chief to check out these motorcycles in this area. Mr. Vaughn said he has been told by a Police Officer, when he asked them to come out there one time, they were sorry but it is not a dedicated street and there is nothing they can do. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/11/73 266 COUNCIL COtUNI CATI ONS COUNCILMAN WATERS asked the City Manager to check with a Mr. Colvin White at 2321 5th Street: (Councilman Camacho left Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m.) who would like two hour parking installed there. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. MAYOR MORGAN said he would like to see Euclid and Reo Drive referred to the Finance Committee to see if we can get these two streets in the budget next year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to refer Euclid Avenue, from Plaza to 16th, and Reo Drive from the end of Reo to Harbison, to the Finance Committee. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. Absent: Camacho. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to the trees in National Award Homes located east of Euclid, north of 4th to Harbison and on the north side would be Division Street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, authorize the Cit Manager to check into this and see if some of these trees can be eliminated that are tearing u the sidewalk and curb and see if some new trees can beplanted in this location. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to authorize the City Manager to see if the people at Rachael and l9th Streets will finish this street and authorize the City Manager to check with the owners of the build- in there and see if he can't s eed this street out of its dan erous condition. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to include that if he can't do it, we send the Cit crews out there and make it safe. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said we authorized the Park Department to use an old station wagon to pick up the senior citizens using volunteer drivers; the wagon is only a two-seater and can only handle four people; he suggested the purchase of a Volkswagen Van to hold 6 or 8 people; the old station wagon could be traded in for a Mikswagen and the money that the City is saving by using volunteer drivers could buy a van for this purpose; there is $2,100 or $2,200 in the budget to pay for the drivers; this money could be used for the purchase of a van since the drivers volunteer their time. Councilman Waters said the senior citizens need some help getting back and forthhsome type of a bus system. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Manager. be authorized to check into this...tradin the old station wa on in for a Volkswa en or a small van that will haul more eo le. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. COUNCILMAN WATERS spoke in regard to the press and his campaign saying his opinions will be constructive all the way on all issues in this community; he will not get in any way personal with the Mayor of this City because he does not dislike him as a person; he would like the Mayor to know this in advance; from a constructive point of view, he will be getting both barrels. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho9 The meeting closed at 9:06 p.m. c � Ci y Clerk dity of Nati*dal City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of December 18, 1973. Qom_ No corrections Mayor, Ci tions as noted below ion61 City, CaI "forma 12/11/73