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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 04-21 CC MIN33 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 21, 1970 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, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present:- Bourcier, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by The Reverend Leroy C. Westbrook, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1970 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Colburn. APPROVAL OF BILLS ARID PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COIMITTEE were presented: General Fund $17,299.05 Traffic Safety 1,645.94 Park 270.86 Gas Tax 2106 9,690.32 Special Streets 5,662.50 Trust & Agency 50.00 Drainage 2,490.00 Sewer 521.79 Civic Center 150.83 Total $37,782.29 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $91,950.85 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, this be approved and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY CLERIC'S CERTIFICATE OF THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE 3ALLOTS was presented and the totals read: For Mayor; Morgan 3093, Ramirez 655, Ross 1039. For member of the City Council: Colburn 1785, Reid 2722, Ruiz 1537, Waters 2860. The Measure for the sports pavilion: Yes 1122, No 3512. Total votes cast 4869. RESOLUTION NO. 10,069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OP NATIONAL CITY ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1970, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW,P1 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be pre- sented by title. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. 4/21/70 34 RESOLUTION NO. 10,069 must appear in the minutes in full and is as follows: "RESOLUTION NO. 10,069, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEC- TION HELD IN SAID CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1970, DE- CLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. "WHEREAS, a regular general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California, on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 1970, as required by law; and "WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly es- tablished; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities; and "WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 10,068 adopted the 7th day of April, 1970, the City Clerk of the City of National City canvassed the returns of said election and has certified the results to this City Council, said re- sults are received, attached and made a part hereof as tExhibit A.' "NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: "SECTION 1. That there were 27 voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said election consisting of the regular election precincts in the City of National City as established for the holding of state and county elections. "SECTION 2, That said regular general municipal election was held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said City as required by the laws relating to cities in the State of California, to wit: A Mayor of said City for the full term of four years; Two Members of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; "SECTION 3. That at said regular general municipal election, the following measure was submitted to the electors of said City, to wit: Shall the City of National City participate in a joint powers agreement for the purpose of establishing a multi- purpose sports pavilion in the eastern part of the City in accordance with the general plan? "SECTION 4. That the whole number of votes cast in said City (except absent voter ballots) was 4792. That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in said City was 77, making a total of 4869 votes cast in said City. "SECTION 5. That the names of persons voted for at said election for Member of the City Council of said City are as follows: H04WTARD S. COLBURN, JR. LUTHER G. (JOS) REID THOE AS D. RUIZ GEORGE H. WATERS 4/21/70 35 "That the names of the persons voted for at said election for Mayor of said City are as follows: KILE MOR°GAN JESSE RAMI REZ M. E. (GENE) ROSS "That the measure voted upon at said election is as follows: Shall the City of National City participate in a joint powers agreement for the purpose of establishing a multi- purpose sports pavilion in the eastern part of the city in accordance with the general plan? "That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of such persons above named for the respective offices for which said persons were candidates and for and against the mea- sure were as listed in Exhibit 'At attached. "SECTION 6. The City Council does declare and determine that: KILE MORGAN was elected as Mayor of said City for the full term of four years; LU HER G. (JOE) REID was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; GEORGE 11. WATERS was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said measure relating to establishing a multi -purpose sports pavilion in the eastern part of the City did not vote in favor thereof, and that said proposition was not carried, and shall not be deemed adopted and ratified. "SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of said City, a statement of the result of said election, showing: (1) The whole number of votes cast in the city; (2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) The measures voted upon; (4) For what office each person was voted for; (5) The number of votes given at each precinct to each person, and for and against each measure; (6) The number of votes given in the city to each person, and for and against each measure "SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and, upon compliance by the persons elected with the provisions of Section 11565 and Section 11568 of the Elections Code of the State of California, shall deliver to each of such persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by her and duly authenticated; that she shall also administer to each person elected, the Oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe thereto and file the same in her office. Whereupon, each and all of said persons so elected shall be induct- ed into the respective office to which they have been elected. 4/21/70 36 "SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted." Exhibit "A" attached. (Page 35-A) OATH OF ALLEGIANCE ADMINISTE.D TO ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY CLERK MINOGUE administered the Oath of Allegiance to the newly elected officials: Mayor Kile Morgan, Councilman Luther G. (Joe) Reid and Council- man George H. Waters and presented their Certificates of Election to them. MAYOR MORGAN congratulated Councilmen Reid and Waters. COUNCILMAN WATERS thanked the people of National City who voted for him. 'DICE MAYOR REID thanked the voters for his election. MAYOR MORGAN said it was an honor to be elected to another four years as Mayor; he appreciated the confidence shown in him. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. COUNCIL COMMUfICATIONS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council have a plaque drawn up and presented to Mr. Colburn in appreciation for the eight years he gave to the development and growth of this City. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN WATERS said after completing 4; years on the City Planning Commission his Certificate of Appreciation was received by mail. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, future certificates to citizens who serve on commissions be presented before the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of Councilman J. Louis Camacho as Vice Mayor for the next year. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated the engineers were working on a 1911 Act (Improvement) for M and N Avenues which the City instigated; the east 1 of L Ave. between 24th and 26th should be included. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to the drain under 805 and 54, and inquired if there was any way they could get it turned southerly towards the original alignment. City Manager Osburn replied they have a. meeting with the County Flood Control Engineer tomorrow morning at 10:00 in his office; the Mayor was invited to attend. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City solicit from the State Highway Department to have the drain turned southerly. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. MAYOR MORGAN recognized several people in the audience: his wife who was attending for the first time in 10 years, firs. George Waters, Miss Sharone Waters ("Miss National City"), Jim Waters and Mrs. William H. Hogue. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VINCENT PARTIDA, 1941 K Avenue, was present and congratulated Mr. Camacho upon his appoingment as Vice Mayor. RAYMOND R. DUKE, 1414 K Avenue, inquired about the actuarial study on the 50 year retirement plan requested by the National City Police Officers Association. City Manager Osburn said he referred a letter to Mr. Chenelle which said it would be here around the 16th but it hasn't come in yet. 4/21/70 37 DAVID WIGNALL, 2319 B. llth Street was present and inquired what the Council had done about the reported trouble at Granger Junior High School. CHARJPS MICONE, 440 Plaza Boulevard, was present and inquired about the resolution listed on the Agenda (Resolution requesting change of the north- bound off -ramp at 9th Street to loth Street on Interstate Route 5 in the City of National City). The PROCLAMATION of "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEC" (April 20 - 24) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he would pass the 9th one listed on the Agenda (Resolution granting zone variance pursuant to Ordinance No. 962 -Reduction of Rear Yard Setback, Joan C. and Deane M. Talley); it will be presented later. RESOLUTION NO. 10,070, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND E:XPENDI- TURE (T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. and West Point Industries, Inc.)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,071, "RESOLUTION O' AWARD OF CONTRACT (15th Street, National to 'I' Avenue, Specification No. 757)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,072, "RESOLUTICN C,� AWARD CF CONTRACT (7th Street Storm Drain, Specification No. 756)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reso- lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,073, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Rancho Hills Storm Drainage, Specification No. 755)". Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,074, 'RESOLUTION AUT!-JORIZ_ING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO GAS TAX FUND 2106." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,075, "RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO A PORTION OF 30TH STREET LYING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO BE A COUNTY HIGHWAY.' Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,076, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT TOPICS FUNDS WILL 33 ACCUMULATED." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,077, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE CF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF 'HEARING THEREON (Arcadia. Place and Pleasant Lane, Assessment District No. 169)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,073, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING CHANGE OF THE NORTHBOUND OFF - RAMP AT 9TH STREET TO 10TH STREET ON INTERSTATE ROUTE 5 IN THE CITY 0 NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. 4/21/70 33 RESOLUTI0N NO. 10,079, "RESOLUTION ACCE.7TIN3 CO -MANCE OF REAL :RO 3RTY (John S. and Jean C. Odell)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the reso- lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the ordinances be presented for first reading by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22 and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 7 pertaining to the discharge of firearms within the City of National City. ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of National City, California (Zone Change No. C-63, from R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, to C-3-A, General Commercial Zone, between M and N Avenue, south of 9th Street). ADOPTION CF ORDINANCES .ORDIIi4NCE IIO. , "An ordinance of the City of National City establishing a Code of Ethics," was presented for second reading. (A letter from the 3CMEA in this regard was attached to the Agenda.) Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the ordinance be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the ordinance not be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - No report REFERRALS The report of the CITY iiANAuER in regard to alleged near riots in the vicinity of Granger Junior High School, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The report of the CITY MANAGER in regard to the drainage problem in the Peach Blossom area, was presented. City Manager Osburn requested permission to expend some City money cleaning out the existing ditch and piling the dirt between the houses to act as a barrier in case of flood; Mr. McGowan had requested installation of pipe; estimate for the pipe would be about $24,000.00 which would be useless when a subdivision goes in to the rear of these houses; because of this the ditch was preferable to the pipe. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Waters said he thought they should have more information. 2ir1 McGowan, 3313 Peach Blossom Street, was present and said they paid taxes on that land for 9 years and were unable to use it because of a. man-made ditch for drainage across their property; in 1966 the problem was brought to the City's attention and was awarded for a disaster area a large sum of money to fix it; it has never been done; they came out and rebuilt the same ditch; they can move that ditch into that 4' easement back of his property and the rest of the people's property or this was going to Court; he wanted an answer and if they weren't going to move it he was going to file a lawsuit against National City; he would like to have an answer by the next Council meeting if they're going to move it off their property and put a ditch en- cased in concrete to protect their land; if not, they will go to the law and jury and see what they will do. Mayor Morgan asked for a report for next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Waters. The report of the CITY MANAGER that Mr. 3rotherton of the San Diego Conven- tion & Tourist Bureau would like 10 or 15 minutes at a regular Council meet- ing to discuss the possibility of promotion of the tourist industry, was pre- sented. (Ex -Councilman Colburn arrived and sat at the Council table). Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn inquired if they would like this for the next meeting. Councilman Hogue said he would include this in the motion. The Mayor instructed the City Manager to make this the next meeting. 4/21/70 39 NEW auswass The CITY CLER=.'S report on the opening of sealed bids (Pied Piper Pest Control Co., no bid; Sedco, only bid received) for work necessary to clean property as part of the City Weed Abatement Program and Fire Inspector Jacobs' recommendation the bid of Sedco Company be accepted, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, this be accepted.. Carried by unanimous vote. Application for person to person transfer (dropping partner) of off -sale beer and wine license under the name of SOUTHLAN,D CORPORATION, DBA 7-ELEVEN STORE #470-020, 824 Palm Avenue, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, this be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The matter of the establishment of Uniform Building regulations in San Diego County E(a) Communication from the Assistant City Manager recommending ' adoption of the proposed resolution; (b) Communication from the President, San Diego Chapter, International Conference of Building Officials, recommend- ing adoption; (c) Communication from the Chairman, Construction Industry Coordinating. Council, recommending adoption was presented Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, a resolution be sent to the County encouraging them to get the rest of the cities to bring their building codes up to our standards. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, in regard to the improvement of Rachael Avenue, 16th to 20th Streets, and City Manager Osburn's recommendation of a minimum petition of 6057, of fronting property owners should Council decide to proceed, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, City Manager Osburnts recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE requested that Ex -Councilman Colburn be given an opportunity to speak. Ex -Councilman Colburn apologized for being late; he was out of town and was delayed in getting back. Ex -Councilman Colburn stated it was an honor to be elected. to the City Council 8 years ago and last week it was a relief not to have been re-elected; it was rewarding to see the City in the situation it is and to feel he had contributed to the betterment; he was appreciative of the opportunity to speak and thanked the citizens of National City for allowing him to work with them during the past 8 years. A communication from CITY MANAGER CSBURN advising that the City of San Diego has awarded the contract for Rachael Avenue and the work will begin approxi- mately May 1, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, in regard to relocation of the headquarters facility for California State Colleges, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, they let them know National City would like to have it located somewhere in San Diego County. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL, re- questing National City include in its 1970-71 budget an allocation of $500.00 for the San Diego County Chapter, National Safety Council, was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBUR3 stating Sweetwater Union High School has requested Student in Government Day be May 19, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote Applications for refund of $25.00 performance bonds: B. MOODY, 2331 Pros- pect; L. MARTINEZ, 2241 Prospect; and H. HOWELL, 1624 Harding, were present- ed. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by unan- imous vote. 4/21/70 40 A communication from the GERSTEN CONSTRUCTIONS CO. stating they plan to begin construction of s"laza Manor within 30 days, first units to be ready for occupancy December 15 and requesting information in regard to sewers, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from STATE SENATOR JAMES R. MILLS in regard to tax reform, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Communications from the LIONS CLUB in regard to 4th of July celebration: (a) Requesting use of Kimball Park July 3 & 4, 1970; (b) Requesting City participation in the amount of $1,000.00 in the fireworks display, were pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the requests be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. enclosing a copy of an easement (Library), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the WATER UTILITIES DIRECTOR, CITY CF SAN DIEGO, in regard to the request for inclusion in the Metropolitan Sewerage System by the City of Del Mar and Fomerado County Water District, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to Sullivan Hardwood Lumber Company's request to build over an easement in the Tidelands area, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this request be granted with Mr. Osburn's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from POLICE CHIEF CAGLE requesting approval of swimming pool privileges for Junior Patrol officers, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the NATIONAL CITY RUBBISH SERVICE in regard to the clean-up drive prior to the Maytime Band Review (truck available at the South Bay Plaza, Saturday, April 25, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of accepting items which cannot normally be picked up in regular service - no charge), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to the League of Califor- nia Cities meeting for councilmen and mayors May 20 - 22, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Communications from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to legislative bulletins dated March 25 and April 10, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the recommendations of the League of California Cities and Mr. Osburn on Items 1 through 17 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating the Streets & Highways Committee recommended (1) consideration be given to restoring maximum amount of parking spaces on completion of the widening of 16th Street and (2) that parking spaces be marked on 8th Street, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of DALE HALL for a no fee permit to solicit, report of Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recommendation the request be granted, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. A communication from ELLEN BAEDER in appreciation of the honor the City of National City conferred upon her by naming the new library wing the "Ellen Raeder Wing", was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from FIRE CH/BF BACON in regard to a drowning rescue by Fireman Sam Pritchard, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, 4/21/70 this gentleman be given a certificate it be presented before the Council at unanimous vote. Step increases for eligible employees Manager: Sydney Martin, City Manager Department; Joanne Blodgett and Gary presented. Moved by Reid, seconded b by unanimous vote. 41 of acknowledgment or recognition and the next Council meeting. Carried by , approved by department head and City 's office: Minerva Burke, Planning T. l'ierwola, Police Department, were y Camacho, these be approved. Carried Resignations of Library Clerks: Elizabeth Raftery, effective April 17, and Vara Foster, effective May 1, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of FI°.E CHIEF BACON to re -schedule the vacation of C. La Fame in September (beyond his anniversary date of June 1) to allow for Mesa College Fire Science courses to be completed, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Fire Chief Bacon's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANA:ih:, filing 4 items with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary): (1) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated 4/1/70 enclosing tabulation showing changes in quantity of water stored in the San Vicente Reservoir as of 3/31/70, and average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1969-70 through 3/31/70; (2) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated 4/10/70 listing committee meetings scheduled for 4/15/70; (3) Notice of Cancellation of Sidewalk License Bond for Glen Gilbert of Imperial Beach, California. effective 5/23/70; this was received fromthe Citizens Insurance Co. of .New Jersey, 690 Asylum Ave., Hartford, Conn.; (4):Grant of Right of Way between the San Diego Gas & Electric Co., San Diego, California, and. the City of National City dated 3/10/70, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt Parks- & -Recreation to go to bid on El construction work, planting materials have to be under contract by July 1, Hogue vote._ of a request from the . Director of Toyon Project, Phase II, Spec. 759, and soil amendments as specified; they 1970. Moved by Camacho, seconded by the City Manager's recommendat ion .be.approved.- Carried by. unanimous CITY MANAGER OSBURN read a letter from Mrs. Rubia Miller to Mayor Morgan stating Mrs. Miller was helping Bea Johnson to produce the 15th Variety Revue%at the Kimball Park Community Building Friday, April_24 at.8:00.p.m., with donation of $1.00 for adults and $.50 for children, -proceeds to go to the American..Cancer Society. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for a donation for the National City Junior High. Band for bus expenses to go to the Regional Com- petition in Anaheim on April 24; the bus will cost $300.00 and they are asking the City for'$100.00. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of communications acknowledging the re- ceipt of the resolution in regard to the Peripheral Canal frown Assemblyman Wadie P. Deddeh and the U. S. Department of the Interior. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a Notice of. Hearing: before the Public`UtilitiesCommission in the -matter of the applicationL,Cd the,San Diego Gas-&-Electric:Co. for. certificate that present and future public convenience and necessity require...construction and operation...of steam electric generating Unit No. 4 at the South Bay Power Plant...May 14, 10:00 a,m. 1350 Front St. 42 ,r. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the 31st Annual Report of the Metro- politan Water District which was on file. CITY CI-RK MINOGUE reported receipt of the 4th Quarter Report of the 1969 State Board of Equalization which was an file. The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month end- ing March 31, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OP PLANNING STOC.SIAN recommended Zone Variance No. Z-72 be placed on the Agenda May 12, 1970 for final decision by the City Council and the Planning Commission action considered at that time. Moved by Hogue, second- ed by Camacho, the City Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission's recommen- dation Residential Planned Development Permit be granted to permit the relo- e#ation of a dwelling from 1939 E. 24th St. to 2910 E. 16th St. subject to compliance with 8 conditions within 90 days from the date of occupancy for information (Council had approved the moving of the building subject to Planning Commission approval); they did add 8 conditions to it to clean up the property. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:37 p.m. u c) City Cler 2. ty I ational City, Calif. � C%- The foregoing minutes were approved by/;be Ct'ty CounCoun Nati nal CityXt the regular meeting of April 28, 1970. FIo corrections Correction as noted below. atibnal City, California 4/21/70