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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 04-28 CC MIN43 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T}-1.3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY0 NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 28, 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, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: 3ourcier, Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, McLean, 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 Elder Robinson, Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1970 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked the Council to consider the construction of a munici- pal type gymnasium where young adults and older people of the City could go for entertainment and relaxation; Las 'Palmas Park is a suitable location. COUNCILMAN WATERS suggested when things come into the City that concern the Police, Fire, Planning, or other departments and goes to the City Manager's and the Councilmen's desks a copy of the communication be routed to the pro- per department heads for their consideration; if they had any comments on it they could send a representative to the Council to speak in their behalf. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the suggestion be approved. Mayor Morgan said every department head in the City sits in on making up the agenda every Friday at 9:00 in the Conference Room; they go item by item on things to be on the agenda; every department is, therefore, notified on what is going to be on the agenda next Tuesday. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. MAYOR MORGAN presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Fireman Sam Pritchard who saved the life of a child. MAYOR MORGAN presented a 20-year pin to Emilio Lucero, Public Works Depart- ment, in recognition of his service to the City. The PROCLAMATION of 'LOYALTY DAY" (May 3) was read. Moved seconded by Reid, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by The PROCLAMATION of "LAW DAY USA" (May 1, 1970) was read. seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by Camacho, unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS EIRL McGOWAN, 3813 Peach Blossom Street, was present and asked what the City Council came up with (drainage problem in each Blossom area). Mayor Morgan said he received a. note from the City Attorney in this regard and would. give Mr. McGowan his copy. Mr. McGowan said the Council voted last week on clean- ing the ditch but they didn't say anything about moving it back, reinforcing the ditch so it wouldn't wash out any more and they have been using their land which they have been paying taxes on and the City is getting the use of the revenue from it; it was his property and not the City's. Discussion followed. Mr. McGowan said if he couldn't get an answer tonight, he would file a lawsuit against the City. 4/28/70 44 DONALD R. JONES, 2406 E. 19th Street, was present and asked if there were any plans for converting the Cityts public vehicles to the use of natural gas as planned by the State and the City of San Diego; if there was any reg- ulatory personnel present in the park, and if there were any litter ordinances enforced in the park. VINCENT PARTIDA, 1941 K Avenue, was present and congratulated Councilman Hogue for his foresight regarding the facilities for youth; and requested permission to appear on the agenda next week to bring forth a proposal for a youth center in National City. Mayor Morgan instructed Mr. Partida to come in and see the City Manager who will work with hire; he makes the agenda. FRAM( C.E-IENF.I1,E, 3025 Plaza Boulevard, representing the National City police- men, was present and said he wanted. to speak on about six bills, 8 in total but 6 the City Manager recommended against; he was concerned that if he spoke under "Oral Communications" he would not have sufficient time and in- quired if he would be able to speak on each bill as it came up. Mayor Mor- gan said they would give him time now. Councilman Hogue suggested Mr. Chenelle give them the bill numbers he was concerned about; they could be excluded from adoption and considered one at a time and if there were 9 of them Mr. Chenelle could have 45 minutes. Mr. Chenelle said he wanted to speak on A3 317, AB 428, AB 1261, SS 601, SS 695, SS 941, S3 1293 and SE 1294. MRS. MARY HOLTHAUS, 1233 Palmer Way, was present and spoke in regard to drug abuse; Chula Vista has the Guidance Clinic (called the Youth Drug Program) which will be available to any youth under 21 years old to come in for coun- seling from 3 psychologists, with 3 psychiatrists, and 3 medical doctors where they can be handled completely; May is going to be designated in Southern California as Drug Abuse Month. Mrs. Holthaus said there are 2 programs in National City, both on Tuesday night; they are geared for adults only. BILL 3ROTHERTON, EXECUTIVE IYIANAGER, SAN DIEGO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, 225 Broadway, was present in regard to the visitor industry; he had been to Carlsbad, Vista, El Cajon and Escondido within the last 10 days; their Bureau is the largest convention and visitors bureau in the United States and probably in the world; it is a private, non-profit corporation like the Chamber of Commerce; today it has almost 1600 member firms and 22 Chambers of Commerce (including National Cityls); it has over 100 member firms in Mexico; these memberships cost and represent a support of $297,000 a. year now; the City and County of San Diego match these dollars so that their bud- get is over $1,000,000.00 (they match it a little more than 2 for 1). Mr. Brotherton suggested National City devote 5 - 100 of room taxes to this application so that we can say to the hotels and motels in our area that we are applying some of this money they collect from visitors to the regenera- tion of their business, to the regeneration of more room taxes and to the maintenance and expansion of the income that all the people in this area who participate in the visitor income enjoy. Mayor Morgan stated the Council would take this under advisement at budget time. Mr. Brotherton presented the Council with minted medals from the 200th Anniversary. MAYOR MORGAN stated they were honored to have Henry McCarty, newly elected councilman from imperial Beach, in the audience. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,080, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR RELOCATION OF HEADQUARTERS FACILITY FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGES IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/28/70 45 RESOLUTION NO. 10,031, "RESOLUUTION ENDORSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIFORM BUILDING REGULATIONS IN SAN DIE GO COUNTY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,082, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE PILING OF AN A='rLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS FOR AN AREAWIDE TOPICS FLAN AND STUDY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,083, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CON7EYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Derma Land, Inc. and Fernandez, Division)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,084, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (Beautification of El Toyon Park)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,085, "RESOLUTION OF COI•'MEi`DATION (Sam Pritchard)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,086, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDI- NANCE NO. 962 (Z-71, Reduction in Rear Yard Setback at 1434 Manchester Street)." Director of Planning Stockman stated the Planning Commission recommended the variance be granted subject to 3 conditions (1. Construc- tion shall be in conformance with all laws, codes and ordinances of the City of National City. 2. Exterior finish of the addition shall be harmonious with that of the existing structure. 3. A building permit shall be obtain- ed from the Department of Building and Housing) City of National City, with- in a period of time not to exceed thirty days from the date of approval of this variance by the City Council.); it reduces the rear yard setback from 20' to 13' in an R-1-S-1 Zone and would not hinder the view of the abutting property owner. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted and include the recommendations of the P1anninq Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1241, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22 AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 7 PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITI-YIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1242, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDI- NANCE OF TIME CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change No. C-63, from R-4 Multiple Family Residence Zone to C-3-Z, General Commercial Zone, be- tween 'ICI' and 'M' Avenues South of 9th Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated he gave a report to the Council in letter form regarding the drainage problem (Williams Manor No. 7); the second matter he would bring to the Council's attention was the fact the application of the California -American Water Co. for a Writ of Prohibition from the District Court of Appeals to prevent the condemnation of their properties was denied on Friday and the City will be able to proceed in conjunction with the South Bay Irrigation District in acquiring this property without further delay. COUNCILMAN WATERS stated he expected a report from the City Attorney on drainage in the vicinity of Peach Blossom. City Attorney McLean explained the report he gave them regarding the drainage problem at Williams Manor No. 4/28/70 46 7 was the same drainage problem,Councilman Waters was speaking of. Dis- cussion followed. Mr. McGowan spoke again. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE COI'I4ITTE E were presented: General Fund $29,881.73 Traffic Safety 1,981.69 Capital Outlay 7,512.70 Park 505.00 Gas Tax Ido. 2106 2.10 Gas Tax No. 2107 549.90 Special Street 7,5 3.06 Trust & Agency 75.00 Sewer 10,733.69 Civic Center 85.02 Total $58, 889.89 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUtSIITESS The Council considered the Legislative 3ulletin, League of California Cities dated March 26, 1970 and April 10, 1970. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager and the League of California Cities be approved, except'on bills AB 317, AB 428, AB 1261, SS 601, SS 695, S3 941, SB 1293, SB 1294 and AB 984. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated he made no recommendation on those bills; he merely put forth information the City Council should have before they went through these bills. Mayor Morgan instructed the City Manager to go through the bills one by one. City Manager Osburn recommended support of SS 409 and SB 434, Rail- road Grade Crossings. Councilman Hogue said they approved all except the ones Mr. Chenelle mentioned. City Manager Osburn said he made no recommen- dation on AB 317 - Policemen, Equipment; he merely stated the cost of it. Mr. Chenelle and Council discussed the costs of equipment. Councilman Hogue said he would like to have a report on the amount of money the City contri- butes and what it is spent for. City Manager Osburn said S3 601 (Policemen and Firemen. Retirement at Age 50) "provides for policemen and firemen to retire at age 50 at 2%) of final compensation per year of service, without regard to length of service...with increasing percentages for retirement at ages over 50, subject to a limita- tion of 75% of final compensation, and mandatory retirement at age 60. It also provides for credit of both current and prior service and stipulates the employees would contribute 9;5 of their pay toward this retirement system, and would be effective July 1, 1972. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization. This bill is identical to AB 374 which was defeated in 1969 by a very narrow margin. Information fram Santa Monica indicates this will cost 14.96 cents on the tax rate for each of 135 cities for whom data was compiled. Each City is urged to dis- cuss with their legislators the effect of this bill on individual cities. A3 1261, an identical Assembly Bill, will probably be introduced in the near future." Mr. Chenelle Said when he was speaking on S3 601 he was also speak- ing on AB 1261 as they are identical bills; as of 3:00 p.m. this afternoon AB 1261 has been put over for 2 weeks; he suggested the Council delay recommendations to their state legislators until the survey is received; the City would in all honesty want to have this survey before voting on such an improtant matter as safety members; this would include 601 and 1261; also, there is another bill, AS 1743, which is almost the same; he would not want to argue that one as he didntt think they would be against a bill where the State would pay for it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, A3 317 and A3 1261 and SB 601 be laid over for 2 weeks until further information could be brought back. There was discussion of the cost to the City. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. City Manager Osburn said he called the Retirement System this 4/28/70 47 morning in regard to the survey and the. asked him to call them back next Wednesday; they thought they were one or two weeks away from an answer. City Manager Osburn said in regard to Restoration of Earnings Test, A3 984: "This bill would restore provisions for adjustment of industrial disability retirement allowances for safety members to reflect subsequent earnings of the retired employee. The monthly disability retirement pension would be reduced to an amount which, when added to the compensation earned monthly by the employee after retirement, would not exceed the amount of the maximum compensation earnable by a person holding the position from which he retired. All other employees are under a similar earnings formula, and this was re- moved for safety members in 1961. The bill is scheduled to be heard by the Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement on April 13." Mr. Chenelle and the Council discussed A3 984. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, they go along with A3 984 and recommend it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn said Sig 941, Police Wages and Hours, "establishes a 40 hour work week and an 8 hour work day for policemen. Any work week longer than 40 hours or work day in excess of 8 hours requires payment of time and a half or compensating time off at a rate of 1 hours for each hour of time worked beyond regular time. Police are to be paid double time for hours worked on Sundays and holidays a.nd must be paid a 103 bonus for work between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Local agencies are required to grant policemen an annual paid vacation of at least 15 working days. The act would become operative January 1, 1972." Raymond Duke, 1414 K Avenue, representing the Police Association, was present and said he would like to explain their position in this regard. Discussion followed. City Manager Osburn said he made no recommendation on S3 695; it merely states a policeman holding a basic certificate, intermediate and advance certificate, the basic certificate would get $900.00 a year extra, the inter- mediate certificate would get $1800.00 a year extra and the advance certifi- cate would get $2400.00 a year extra; this would be divided equally in their monthly payments. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager how much these 9 bills would cost the City. City Manager Osburn said he wouldn't know; it would cost quite a bit. Mayor Morgan said he didn't know how much they would cost and he couldn't vote in favor of any of them. Mr. Chenelle said they must realize the policemen were professionals and a professional person must de- mand to be treated as a professional; you are paying for what you get; actually, the City has been getting a lot for what they had been paying them. There was discussion of the cost to the City. Mr. Duke said their state association has hired a private firm to make a study and spent close to $6,000.00 for it and will be available in about 2 weeks; they will have a copy available for the Council to look over; it is made by the Westwood Re- search Co., Inc. of Los Angeles; they retained these people about 2 months ago to make this study and to make this analysis and break it down; this is why they were asking the Council not to jump on the League's bandwagon. Airs. Florence Uzumecki, 524 "I+' Ave., was present and spoke in favor of the bills discussed. NEW BUSINESS An application for person to person transfer of on sale general public prem- ises license by CLOE L. and EVERETT E. SAYLES, D8A THE LAND MARK, 2511 Sweetwater Road, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Communication from the CITY MANAGER recommending approval of the proposed agreement for construction of Euclid Avenue from Ridgeway Drive to 22nd Street (communications from the City Engineer, County Engineer and agreement attached to the agenda), was presented. City Manager Osburn said this states we will perform the engineering and do the bidding on the extension of Euclid Avenue from 22nd Street south... Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, they go along with the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by 4/28/70 48 unanimous vote. The request of FRED L. =R0VINCE for permission to close Highland Avenue between 8th and 12th Streets for one hour beginning at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, for the 1st Annual National City Soap Box Derby and the recommenda- tions of the Fire and :Police Chiefs of the use of an alternate location, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the City Manager contact this gentleman and work out another location. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the Ciao MAIIAGR in regard to TOPICS Funds (letter from Gruen Associates attached to agenda) recommending the agreement with Gruen Associates to perform the study, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Council go along -with the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to the study of the Central City Area and recommending the Council authorize the Redevelopment Agency to file an application with HUD for funds (map of suggested area attached to the agenda), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Charles Micone, 440 Plaza Boulevard, was present and inquired if this would be another Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Osburn said possibly it could be; however, he would look for a combination of programs in the area. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,087, "A RESOLUTION CP THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING UNDERTAKING G OF GENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL STUDY MID FILING OF APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ADVANCE CE OF FUNDS AND DESIGNATING A SURVEY AREA," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the ?RESIDENT, NATIONAL LEAGUE O CITIES, in regard to the contribution to the Inter -American Municipal organization for financial support, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MAIIA,PR in regard to necessary changes to the Pawn Shop Ordinance, was presented.. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Council go along with the recommendations of the Chief of Police and the City Manager pertaining to this item. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the MANAGER, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, in regard to a permit for remodeling of the Servicemen's Center, 129 E. 8th Street, and requesting waiver of permit fee, was presented. I4oved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of R. C. BEALL for an encroachment permit for a fence at the rear edge of the sidewalk in the area of 904-906 Pleasant Lane and the City Manager's recommendation it be granted for a period of 2 years, were pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of HENRY COLLINS, CHAIRMAN, NARCOTICS PREVENTION & EDUCATION SYSTEMS, INC., 325 A Avenue, for an in -kind contribution of office space, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be referred to City Manager Osburn and a recommendation be brought back to the Council. Henry Collins, 1513 Roosevelt Avenue, was present and said he was the Director for the National City Neighborhood Service Center and Chairman for Narcotics Prevention & Education Systems, Inc.; for the past 2 years he had been deeply involved in trying to provide treatment and a rehabilitation program for addicts; his program is patterned after one of the most successful pro- grams in the state; it has been in operation in Los Angeles almost 4 years. Mr. Collins said this program has been approved for funding by the Model Cities Program; it has been given top priority by the National Institute of Mental Health in Washington; we can expect to get more funds for this pro- gram from the National Institute of Mental Health; at this time there are $243,000.00 approved; this is the only program geared for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Mr. Collins said he could not wait for those funds to 4/28/70 49 become available; the service center has given him plenty of leeway to do what he has been able to do at the Service Center in National City; last year he conducted meetings, standing roora only, many weekends, addicts, families, interested citizens; there was never any disturbance; the building he was asking for as an in -kind contribution is at 1019 National Avenue; it is only $300.00 a month; he was asking for an in -kind contribution of office space for the interim period until they get funded. Mr. Collins continued he will be going before the County Grand Jury tomorrow which will be his second time around; the Grand Jury is interested in why this program hasn't been funded before; they are also interested in going before the County Board of Supervisors and getting some supplementary funds to help through the interim period; he asked from them only one thing, an in -kind contribu- tion for at least 3 months for the office space. Councilman Waters said he would like to have a police report on the narcotics problem in National City, the percentage and also a report on Mr. Collins in regard to what he has done, etc. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to the connection between 1-54 and Tidelands Avenue west of 1-5, was presented. City Manager Osburn said this is basically just a letter to alert them of the extension of 54 over Interstate 5 in the tidelands area is going to cost the City of National City roughly one-half million dollars; there is a project starting very shortly now that will have to be answered. one way or the other; the Gas & Electric Co. is having to change their lines; they would like to do this while they were working with the other lines they're putting in the area; they will have to be raised; the sum that the City will have to contribute toward this project is about $50,000. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney to report why the City would have to pay this $50,000 toward the moving of the lines. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to the Division of Highways General Plans for bridges, National Avenue, Highland Avenue and Edgemere Road (Freeways 5 and 54), was presented. City Engineer Foster said what the Division of Highways said was if they wanted the bridges to be lighted it would have to be done at City expense; at this point in time he would like to tell the Division of Highways the City wants to provide for the street lights and will be willing to pay for them or tell them the City does not want any lights and go ahead with it. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Mr. Foster be authorized to give his approval on whatever the Division of Highways recommends. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. A communication from STATE SENATOR JAMS R. I4ILLS acknowledging the City Manager's communication in regard to A3 278, A3 640, AB 730, A3 1090 and S3 371 relating to the development of the tidelands area, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMIISSION of April 15, 1970, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the regular meeting of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of April 20, 1970, and the recommendation to consider placing a recreation supervisor at El Toyon Park to provide supervision on the east side after school hours, Saturdays and Sundays, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be filed and the recommendation of the committee pertaining to the Recreation Supervisor at El To2on Park be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing 2 items with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary): (1) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated March 31, 1970 covering Authority operations for the month of March; (2) Group Policy No. GR-8593 from the Pacific Mutual Life Insur- ance Company, Los Angeles, California, dated September 1, 1969 covering dental expense benefits, was presented. 4/28/70 50 REPORTS CITY MANAGER CSSURN reported receipt of a communication from the Chamber of Commerce stating to whom they had assigned the concessions for the Maytime Band Review. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from Assemblyman Pete Wilson acknowledging resolution regarding disclosure of assets law which was on file. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of the Financial Statement for the year envied December 31, 1969, State Compensation Insurance Fund, which was on file. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was listed on the agenda to give an oral report in re- gard to the rubber tree on N Avenue between 24th and 26th Streets. Mayor Morgan said they solved this in Conference; that is, it was the City Engi- neer's recommendation they run a 40/ street now. City Engineer Foster recommended they endeavor to save the tree and place the road over to the west side of the right of way; if it has to be widened in the future, it could be widened on the eastern side; if Council wants to wait a week on this, there is no hurry. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, they all get a chance to get out there and look at it. Carried by unanimous vote. I4oved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:40 p.m. City Cler Ci y f Nati nal Ci �o �,L The foregoing minutes were approved by the Cit Cfbuncil�ti o the regular meeting of May 5, 1970. a Mo corrections Correction as noted below. Ma or, 'cif National City, California 4/23/70