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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 18, 1973
The regular meeting
was called to order
ROLL CALL
of the City Council of the City of National City
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster,
Gerschler, McLean, Stenberg.
SALUTE TO THE 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. Matthews, Episcopal Church.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of December 11, 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these resolutions be presented
to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,252, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT PAVING FOR ONE-HALF THE STREET WIDTH AT
900 PALM AVENUE (Palm Plaza Apartments)." Moved by Waters, seconded
by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,252 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,253, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REVISED
AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION." Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,253 be adopted. There was dis-
cussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,254, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY (State of California) ." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,254 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,255, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES (1Q' Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 11,255 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,256, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 11,256 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,257, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND
APPOINTING OFFICERS FOR ELECTION." Moved by Waters, seconded by
Reid, Resolution No. 11,257 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 11,258, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMEND-
MENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No.
11,258 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, ordinances be presented to
Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 12/18/73-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962,
Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC-17-73 ,
to Establish C-3 Zoning on the Properties at the Southwesterly
Corner of 30th Street and Highland Avenue, Designated 'Keegan, et al
Annexation')."
Ordinance No. 12/18/73 -2 , "An Ordinance of the City of National City
Amending National City Zoning Ordinance No. 962, to Add Open Space
Zoning Regulations and Applying Said Open Space Zoning Regulations
to Certain Property Within Said City."
Ordinance No. 12/18/73-3, "An Ordinance Amending the National City
Municipal Code to Eliminate the Requirement for Private Patrolman's
Identification Cards." There was discussion.
Ordinance No. 12/18/73-4, "An Ordinance Requiring Construction and
Maintenance of Fences Adequate to Contain Animals." There was
discussion.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be presented to
Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1397 (12/11/73) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS PORTIQNS
OF THE BUSINESS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by
Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1397 1 12/11/73 ) be adopted.
There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None.
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $30,410.26
Traffic Safety 656.15
Park 7.42
Gas Tax No. 2106 .95
Sewer 381.77
Redevelopment
Bonita Center 8.38
Total $31,464.93
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A letter from Jerry Harris, Chairman, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, in
regard to the proposed MAY COMPANY SHOPPING CENTER and recommending
that before the businesses come in, the south side of 30th Street
between Highland and Highway 805 be red curbed and two-way left turn
lane be painted on 30th Street and the Traffic Safety Minutes of
Decembet 12, 1973 giving correction to recommendation (the red curb-
ing would be on both sides of the street all the way out to the City
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limits) were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that as
left turn lane be painted in front of Gemco on 3Oth St. down 200
feet east of Gemco's property or east to the Chula Vista City limits
and red curb the curbs in front of Gemco and to bite end of the left
turn lane (amended motion) . There was discussion. Carried by
unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, to file this.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR: (1) City Clerk's memo attaching copies of notices
received from the Army Corps of Engineers: (a) Application by River
Queen Resort, Bullhead City, Arizona, for permit to revise existing
boating facilities in Colorado River; (b) Application by Mr. Dana
B. Fisher, Blythe, California, for approval of existing unauthorized
drainage ditch excavated into Goose Flats area about five miles east
of Blythe, California. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from Henry W. Shelton, Jr., President, MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION requesting waiver of rental fee of El Toyon
Community Building on January 19, 1974, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to
hold installation dinner for new officers and also requesting
permission to serve wine at the installation dinner; a form letter
from the Park and Recreation Director; Facility Use Permit Form; and
Special Facility Use Permit form involving sale of alcoholic bever-
ages and food were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho,
in favor of the National Cit Munici al Em to ees Association's
request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
Application by DIAMOND CAB COMPANY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY for 48 Taxicab
permits and their Certificate of Insurance were presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Council considered Items 4, 5, 6 and 7. (Item 4. A CLAIM by RUTH
KOHULNICKY against the City of National City, Invoices supporting
the claim, Traffic Collision Report and the Assistant City Manager's
note recommending denial; Item 5. A communication from Robert J.
Baumer, Attorney at Law, reporting a CLAIM against the City of
National City by JAMES F. SCHWAB and CHARLES JOHNSON; Item 6. CLAIM
by MRS. IALEEN A. RIDDELL against the City of National City and
Traffic Collision Report; Ite►, 7. A CLAIM by MISS HAZEL ROSS
against the City of National/NilhYa letter from Attorney Charles S.
Roseman in this regard.) Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to
deny claims and_refer them to the City Attorney. There was dis-
cussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Application by TOMOYA ABE and YUSAKU KUROIWA, dba W)SHINO RESTAURANT,
1231 Highland Avenue, for NEW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE
LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating there appeared to be no
grounds for protest of this application if four listed conditions.
were met were presented. City Attorney McLean said if it is Council's
intent to impose the four restrictions, the motion should be to
protest the issuance of a license and that the City Attorney communi-
cate to the ABC that if they apply for a conditional license you will
withdraw your protest; they have not applied for a conditional
license. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, we protest this.
Carried by unanimous vote.
An application by YOSHIKO GRASSER, dba the LANDMARK, 2511 Sweetwater
Road, for PERSONAL TRANSFER OF ON -SALE GENERAL, PUBLIC PREMISES
LIQUOR LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating investigation
reveals no grounds for protest of the application were presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of their request.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid,
Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
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The City -Engineer's memo on BIDS FOR "0" AVENUE AND 14TH STREET SEWER
CONSTRUCTION, Spec. No. 782, recommending the bid of P & D Construc-
tion in the amount of $21,535.60, only bidder, be accepted and
awarded and the City Clerk's report of opening of sealed bids were
presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication
and the Affidavit of Posting are on file. Moved by Waters, seconded
by Camacho, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. Mayor
Morgan advised the City Attorney, his son and son -in -.law own a piece
of property there; he has no financial interest in it. City Attorney
McLean said no problem if you don't own the property. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Items 11 and 12 be continued
to January 8, 1974. (Item 11. The City Engineer's memo regarding
bids on RECREATION BUILDING, KIMBALL PARK, Specification No. 785,
recommending bid of C & L Construction, low bidder, in the amount of
$163,733 be accepted and all other bids rejected; a memo from the
Director of Parks & Recreation recommending acceptance of low bid
and suggesting that additional funds required for the total project
be obtained through encumbering revenue sharing allotment for fiscal
1974-75; memo from the Director of Planning stating the awarding of
the contract should not be made until after the Planning Commission
has adopted the final Environmental Impact Report; a public hearing
is scheduled for the January 14, 1974 Planning Commission meeting
and the City Clerk's report of opening of sealed bids [George Taylor
Contruction - $170,300.00; Larry Montoya & Sons - $167,453.00; C & L
Construction -. $163, 733.00)) City Clerk Campbell stated the Certi-
ficate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting are on file. (Item
12. The City Engineer's memo regarding bids on PARK ROAD, KIMBALL
PARK, Spec. No. 786, recommending/S' 'warded to R. E. Hazard Con-
tracting Company, low bidder, in the amount of $16,955.72 and all
other bids rejected; a memo from the Director of Parks and Recreation
recommending acceptance of low bid and suggesting that additional
funds required for the total project be obtained through encumbering
revenue sharing allotment for fiscal 1974-75; the Planning Director's
memo stating the awarding of the contract should not be made until
after the Planning Commission has adopted final Environmental Impact
report and a public hearing is scheduled for January 14, 1974 Plan-
ning Commission meeting; and the City Clerk's report of opening of
sealed bids (Griffith Company - $18,535.33; R. E. Hazard Contracting
Company - $16,955.72; T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. - $17,659.20) City
Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit
of Posting are on file. Councilman Waters asked why these items are
being continued? Councilman Camacho said because the City Attorney
recommended this. Planning Director Gerschler said the California
Environmental Quality Act seems to require that the City consider an
environmental impact report on these two projects before the contract
awards are made by the City Council; upon advice of the City Attorney,
they have been told they would have to complete this work prior to
January 12, the deadline under the contract that is being considered;
the Planning Commission has rescheduled a special meeting to have
the hearing on January 7; the City Council meets on January 8; he
will transmit the results of that Planning Commission meeting to
Council on the 8th in order to award the contract if Council desires.
There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
A letter from PASTOR JOSEPH GUTI ERREZ , THE GOOD SAMARITAN CHURCH,
requesting a permit to use an office trailer to provide additional
Sunday School rooms for approximately two years was presented.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, this item be denied. Assistant
City Manager Stenberg said the Building Department made an inspec-
tion and they feel that under the existing circumstances there would
be danger. JOSEPH GUTIERREZ, Pastor, Good Samaritan Church, was
present and said they have put in for a trailer; it is one of these
office trailers that you see on contraction sites; the heating and
cooling systems and all that are inspected; they cost about $3,000;
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they do not have at the present time enough space in the church for
the children and they do not have sufficient funds to add to the
building; they would like to put up some kind of traile4 with the
requirements that the City would allow, to have their classes; in the
meantime they will raise enough funds to build onto the church.
There was discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be
tabled until the next meeting, January 8, 1974, until Mr. Stenberg
has had the opportunity to investigate this and perhaps come to some
agreement. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan's letter recommending the matter of ZONE CHANGE in the
area of 17TH STREET, LANOITAN AVENUE TO RACHAEL, be referred to the
Planning Commission for hearing and recommendation was presented
(Property owners in the area of 17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to
Rachael Avenue requested the zone be changed from R-4 to R--1).
Moved by Morgan, this request be referred to the Planning Commission
for a recommendation from the Staff and Commission. Died for lack
of second. Moved by Waters, this item on zone change be filed.
Councilman Waters said he has just received
a petition from 25 property owners; "we the undersigned oppose the
1911 Act on 17th Street, Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue in the
City of National City;" it is signed by all the property owners in
that area except for a select few. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Pinson, that 1911 Act that was proposed on Rachael Avenue to Lanoitan
on 17th Street be filed permanently. Mayor Morgan said the reason
the people in the area are opposing the 1911 Act is because it is
R-4; they don't want apartments in behind and next to their property;
if they could get their property zoned R-1 on 17th Street, from
Lanoitan to Rachael, they would be in favor of putting R--1 homes
back there; he thinks it is a good opportunity to zone something for
R-1 houses instead of apartments. Councilman Waters said he feels
until we get a list of names from people in that area asking that
this zoning be changed from R-4 to R-1, we should leave it alone.
MR. STOCKRIDGE, 2836 E. 18th St., was present and said he does not
want it changed from R-4 to R-1; if they continue the street through,
he would not protest; but not going about two blocks with it and
stop. Mayor Morgan said the thing to do is have a public hearing
so they will have a right to come in and turn in these petitions and
sign letters, turn them in; and at that time if there are 50%,
we will throw it out the window; we do that all the time. Motion
failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays:
Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Ordered filed..by unanimous vote.
A letter from Henry Shelton, President, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIA-
TION requesting permission for two employees to attend Intergovern-
mental Training Center course in Labor Relations on City time
subject to approval of their department heads; training courses will
be held January 7, 25, 30 and February 1, 1974; a memo from Maurice
Reynolds, Assistant to the City Manager, in this regard; and a memo
from Intergovernmental Training describing the courses were presented.
There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this
be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson.
REPORTS
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said a request has been received
from the Police Officers' Association for a no -fee permit to utilize
the Kimball Park area for a circus again this year; this is the same
activity they have had in previous years; the Park and Recreation
Department has recommended approval of this request. Moved by Reid,
seconded by Pinson, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said he has a report from the City
Engineer regarding Palm Avenue, Units 1 and 2; he indicates the
improvements are complete and satisfactory according to his depart-
ment and has recommended these improvements be accepted and a notice
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of completion be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, in favor
of the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said he has a report from the
Director of Public Works on the Euclid Avenue Right of Way in the
vicinity of 13th Street; the cost of fencing this particular area is
approximately $8,100, part of which could be utilized at the time
Euclid Avenue is under construction; he indicated an alternate,
posting this area for "no trespassing" which would cost approximately
$80. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the alternate recommenda-
tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said a report has been received
from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the steps at the
athletic facility at El Toyon Park; he has indicated that the
Engineering Department has recommended a ramp rather than steps and
has recommended approval of this; he also requested Council authorize
staff to begin plans. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor
of Director's recommendation and the work be complete and the
facility available for use prior to baseball season (amended motion).
Mr. Stenberg said it will be a gradual ramp from the parking area and
driveway area down to the ball playing field; it will be a rough
finish ramp. There was discussion. Carried,by unanimous vote.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said he has a report on a request
from the City Council for a cost estimate on covering the open
vertical wall concrete drainage channel along 8th Avenue; the City
Engineer reports that to put a temporary wood covering over the open
drainage culvert for pedestrian traffic only would be about $8,000;
if the City were to replace this with a cement box culvert, it would
cost approximately $220,000 of which apparently approximately half of
it would be eligible for gas tax funds. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Reid, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said he has a report in answer to an
inquiry by Mayor Morgan this last week; he inquired as to how many
of our new budgeted roiling stock was additional equipment items;
out of the total of 11 budgeted, three of those are additional new
items.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said his last item concerns a communi-
cation received from the County of San Diego regarding approximately
2.35 acres along National Avenue and inquiring if the City were
interested in this particular parcel. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, this item be referred to Mr. Watts of the Redevelopment Agency
to bring a report back to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT memo regarding the request for modification of
special zone variance No. 453, to allow development of contiguous
National School District property with school administrative or
related facilities stating the Planning Commission recommended the
variance be allowed as special circumstances do exist and the
Planning Director's statement the transmittal of this case will be
attached to City Council agenda of January 8, 1974 and, if a written
protest is received within 15 days from December 18, 1973, the City
Clerk shall give written notice and set this case for public hearing
was presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal regarding APPLICATION BY MELCHOR
CRISTOBAL for EXEMPTION from INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT PAVING FOR
ONE-HALF the STREET WIDTH at 1523 "E" Avenue stating the Planning
Commission recommended the application be approved subject to the
applicant's installing 2-1/2" A.C. pavement over the existing paving
as recommended by the Engineering Department was presented. Planning
Director Gerschler said it is required that the existing street be
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removed and reconstructed as a firm street; the applicant filed a
request for a waiver; the City Engineer suggested a compromise
solution that would provide 2 11 inches of A.C. paving over the
existing pavement; this would be a substantial financial savings
to the applicant; the estimated cost is something like $250.
MELCHOR CRISTOBAL, 2509 E. Second Street, was present and said he
asked for the waiver because of financial reasons; he talked with
the Engineering Department about it; he and his wife have decided
to go ahead and pave it the early part of next year; he is requesting
a deferral until the early part of next year. Moved by Waters,
seconded by Pinson, he go ahead and proceed with this, post a $250
bond and give him 90 days to complete this project. Carried by
unanimous vote,
The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal regarding APPLICATION BY SARAH
VI LLALPANDO for DEFERRAL OF INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AND SIDEWALK AT
37 NORTH 'U' AVENUE stating the Planning Commission recommended
deferral be denied and the Planning Director's statement the Plan-
ning Commission was unable to find the justification for this
deferral as required by Ordinance 1256 and their denial concurs
with the City Engineer's recommendation was presented. MR. SALVADOR,
37 North "U" Avenue, was present and said he was before the Planning
Commission last week on this matter; the next day he realized that
there was nothing said about the gutters; he wants to get that
straight; this denial from last week, is that just on the sidewalk
or the gutters also? he took it for granted the gutter was deferred
from the report of the City Engineer; he would like all of it
deferred but the gutter would be sufficient; it would be the hardest
to put in. There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said
the code requires that all three, curb, gutter and sidewalk, be
done; they applied for deferral of all three; the City Engineer
recommended, on November 29, 1973, the gutter be deferred and that
the sidewalk not be deferred; that is what the Planning Commission
is recommending the gutter be deferred and the sidewalk be installed.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, we approve the Planning Com-
mission's recommendation that the sidewalk be installed and the
gutters be deferred. Councilman Waters asked if a covenant running
with the land would be necessary? Planning Director Gerschler said
when they sign an application, they also sign an agreement not to
protest further improvements. Mr. Salvador asked how much time he
has to put the sidewalk in? City Engineer Foster said it is supposed
to be in before you get an occupancy permit. Carried by unanimous
vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN WATERS asked Mr. Stenberg what ever happened to this
report on the street closing down by the Plaza Apartments where
residents from that district came before Council asking that this
be closed? Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this is in relations
to 10th and llth Streets, just North of Plaza Boulevard; all of the
Departments that were contacted in this regard have reported; this
has to go before the Planning Commission and is coming back to
Council; at that time he will bring back the report of the other
departments.
COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said he would like Mr. Stenberg to commend
Mr. Maley, Parks and Recreation Director, on the saving for the
City money on the swimming pool lights.
COUNCILMAN REID brought up the matter of the communication received
regarding the President's suggestion for saving energy and giving
the employees a day off on the days before Christmas and New Years.
Councilman Reid asked the City Attorney if this could be done
legally? there will be no Council meeting and they say there will be
no business here; why bring the people in? let's save this energy.
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City Attorney McLean said the State law says the City Hall is supposed
to be open except on State prescribed holidays; the day before
Christmas and the day before New Years are not, at this time, State
holidays...Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, we close on Monday,
Christmas Eve to save energy. There was discussion. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays:
Camacho. Mr. Stenberg thanked Council on behalf of the employees.
MAYOR MORGAN said there is a drainage problem just off Peach Blossom
and off Reo Drive near Harbison; the building of homes in the City
of San Diego has created a big drainage and dirt problem for the
City of National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, these two
drainage problems be referred to the City Attorney, City Engineer,
and the City Manager to do whatever they can in their power to see
the people of National City are protected. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said he met with the Chairmen of the PTA this last week;
they are asking that adult guards be placed at four crosswalks near
schools; they have junior patrols and there is so much traffic, it is
too dangerous; they are asking that Council do everything possible to
see that they have adults guarding these crosswalks; they are located
at: 26th and "D", 24th and "E", 8th and "E" and at Palmer Way at
Plaza Boulevard and Arcadia. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters,
to refer this to the City Manager and have him bring back a report
of setting up adult crosswalks at these four locations and that the
Assistant City Manager be authorized to set this up at the expense
of $3,159 (amended motion). Assistant City Manager Stenberg said he
has some information in this regard; he attended this meeting with
the Mayor; he met with Sgt. Brown, of the Police Department, yesterchy
and he indicated that on these four locations it would be approxi-
mately 3 hours a day, for a total of 12 hours daily; for the balance
of the fiscal year, if we were to pay an estimated wage of $2.25 an
hour for these adult crossing guards, it would amount of approximately
$3,159; this is from January to June 14; if Council approved this,
they could not get it started any sooner because of the time required
to recruit. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said there is a boy who was hit in front of the Boys'
Club; he has been unconsuous for three or four days; he is really in
bad shape; the Boys' Club is asking for a crosswalk to be painted at
15th and "D" and 14th and "D" so these boys can be trained to go up
to 14th or down to 15th instead of crossing right in front of the
Boys' Club; this is where the boy got hit. Moved by Morgan, to
authorize the City Manager to paint crosswalks at 15th and "D" and
14th and "D" and advise the Traffic Safety Committee of this action.
Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson,
this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said there is a gentleman, Mr. Carrillo, who lives at
215 East 30th Street; he took out a building permit and the City was
going to build a Public Works Yard there and was going to buy his
property; now he does not want to build; he wants his money back;
this has been held up. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this
gentleman's money for the permit be refunded. Assistant City Manager
Stenberg said the staff has been attempting to reach Mr. Carrillo and,
due to his working schedule, has been unable to do so. There was
discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN WATERS said there are people here who have done a good job;
Star -News published an article in relations to a needy family at
Kimball home, National and Plaza and as a result of this article on
the front page some good people here, Mr. Horback and Mr. Miller,
found a few beds, a few toys, a few clothes and numerous things; they
are, at least, not sleeping on the floor; he would appreciate it
very much if anyone who has anything to donate would just take it on
over to the old Kimball home.
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MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. Council
reconvened at 8:59 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed.
Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m.
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C y Clerk
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 January 8, 1974.
No corrections
Corrections as noted below
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Mayor, )ty f "ational City, California
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