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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 03-25 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR PaSTI; !G '2_HE CIT"_' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CI_'., CALIFORNIA March 25, 195y The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Co:.:nci 1 members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bacon, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Parks, Stockman. Redevelopment Officials: Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1959 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated improvements coup be made at the shopping center; the Council has leadership to help create the image of the community by its business district; however, he wondered if they had any legal authority. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this be referred to the City Manager's office for a report on the possibility of steps the Council could take, whether they be legal or just leadership, in improving the image of National City's business shopping districts and especially the ?laza shopping center. Councilman Camacho inquired in what way the Council could serve. Councilman Colburn replied they could do it througn their leadership, the Planning Comm- ission, changing ordinances that upgrade the community, etc.; they could en- courage the Plaza shopping center to upgrade to be coiapetitive with the more recently built shopping centers; he hoped the City Manager would recommend possible legal points and the suggested points; possibly they could form a committee and have a meeting with the owners or merchants. Mayor Morgan stated he knew there was a problem b::t he felt the motion went too far. Coun- cilman Colburn stated the intent of the motion was merely to study the possi- bilities and then work with the owners. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camachc, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Reid. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Executive Director Watts of the Redevelop- ment Project be authorized to look for office space in a nice area to carry out the business of his office and to report on what he found at the Redevelop- ment meeting next week. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR HOGUE stated he read in the newspaper two National City residents, Misses Lori Ann Watts and Cindy Gibson, went to the National Orange Show in San Bernardino last weekend and competed in the baton contest; Lori Ann Watts won three first place trophies, one second place trophy and one fourth place trophy; Cindy Gibson won two first place trophies, one second place trophy and one fourth place trophy; since they excelled and advertised the City away from town, he was offering these two names to the Council to be considered for the MYRA award. Mayer Morgan said if there was no objection from the Council he would see that this was carried out. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Attorney if it would be proper for him to make a trip to Washington, D. C., tc testify before the F.C.C. on behalf of Cable TV at their expense as per their request. City Attorney McLean said he would have an answer next week. MAYOR MORGAN reported he was asked to instigate two 111 Acts: one on N Ave- nue between 24th and 26th and one on 4th Street east of Harbison to the Cit limits and suggested 4th Street from Palm to the Community Building be in- cluded if the Engineers see fit. The Mayor recommended the City instigate these 1911 Acts. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommenda- tion be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue stated when the one on 4th from Palm to •the Community Building was brought up before, the Mayor wanted to wait until the Freeway went through. Mayor Morgan replied he had not been asked on this 3/25/69 2 one; he said if tools part was in line wit the Engineers; if the Engineers think it is in order, they can include from Falm Avenue to the Community Building. Motion to approve the Mayor's recommendation carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, the City Manager bring a report giving the possibility of Council enacting a complete 1911 Act or at least a complete study of all of the streets that needed a 1911 Act and how the City could enact them on a pri- ority basis on finds available. City Manager Osburn said they have started tc catalogue the streets that do not have black so.rface and curbs; this would include also some of the streets that do have 2" asphalt on them that are still good streets but the main problem they were looking for were the streets that do not have curbs, gutters and 2" of asphalt on them. Councilman Colburn said then he presumed a report would be made to the Council and then they co�1d determine if they wanted to instigate more 1>11 Acts on their own. MAYOR MORGAIQ inquired as to the status of rr. Dodds' motel project; could Mr. Dodds plan the motel without indication the City would close half of 5th St--eet (which was asked in the General Plan). Director of Planning Stockman sated she had completed working with the utility companies on easements etc.; M, . Dodds has not come in and paid his $100.00 advertising cost for the legal closing; however, he knows the City is now rewiring some tyre of development to show what is going to happen and he is working on these plans; it is still in work so far as she knew. Mrs. Stockman said there was some opposition to closing the north half of 6th Street which would have to be taken under con- sideration at the time of the hearing. Mayor Morgan said he was not talking in favor of these people; he was talking about any motels and inquired if any other motels were interested. Mrs. Stockman said there were three that were interested. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following five resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9776, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE." Moved by Reid., seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. ;777, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILIO3 GF AN APPLICATION FOR FED- ERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS CONSTRUCTION (Plaza Boulevard Intercep- tor Sewer)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NC. 9773, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CIT7MAidA3BR TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS CONSTRUCTION (Plaza Boulevard Interceptor Sewer)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colb:.rn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9779, "RESOLUTION APPRC7IIG PETITION AI'D DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (Harbison Avenue between 16th Street and Plaza 3oulevard)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9780, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PER- MIT (C2PD for Hydro -Spray Automatic Car Laundry)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAi'I stated he would report on the utility pole at 24th and Highland next wee'_;. A communication from POLICE CHIEF CAGLE in regard: to the bus stop at the NE corner of 6th and Highland and the City Manager's recommendation the bus stop be left where it is or the bus company be requested to abandon the stop, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 3/25/63 3 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS reported in regard: to a Federal Surplus Food dis- tribution center within National City: the Rev. McKinley, Highland Avenue Southern Baptist Church, feels the establishment of the center at his church would be feasible; however, the decision would. have to be made by his Board of Trustees; there are 2,000 - 3,000 qualified National City recipients for the commodities; as much as 80,000# - 120,000# would be distributed a month; he felt they could have the center operating in National City within a month; he has received a pledge for two refrigerators to be used in the program. Mr. Parks said one of the problems was in making sure they had adequate parking;; also, if the Baptist Church was agreeable tc using their facilities, could they send the City street sweeper over tc clean up their parking lot after the distribution was completed? City Manager 0sburn said he saw nothing wrong with it so long as it was a community project. Mr. Parks said there were some lterations which might have to be made to the church such as more wiring to bp put in to carry the load on the refrigerators; the County of San Diego will p; for this; the registration of the recipients will be done either through t--r County Welfare Department or our local CAC or EOC. Councilman Reid in- qn*red if the County would deliver the commodities. Mr. Parks said the County wc:id; they have a contract with several agencies in San Diego to deliver and p-~::vide manpower to unload the food and store it in the storage room; they lwre hoping they could obtain some young people from the high school service clubs and college service fraternities to assist in the distribution; it will take approximately fifteen people. The HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 21ST STREET BETWEEN McKINLEY AND CLEVELAND AVENUES AND THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 236 was held at this time. The City Clerk stated the Affidavit of Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file and the Planning Commission recommendation was attached to the Agenda. Director of Planning Stockman stated the Pepper Tank Cleaning Service wishes to expand their facilities and to construct a building which would be within the half of their closed street; the National City Trans- fer Company is desirous of developing their half of the street as a parking area for their trucks. Mrs. Stockman stated the Planning Commission recommend- ed the street and alley be closed subject to eight conditions; two of them must be taken care of prior to the reading of the resolution vacating the street: refunding to the City $1,125.00 for improvements in that area and working out the utility easements; there would be the requirement that both companies go under construction on their proposed development within 60 days after the closing of the street. Mrs. Stockman stated there was one condition (No. 7) they would put in concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks and standard concrete driveways within the area according to engineering requirements. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and the recommendations of the Planning Commission be approv- ed. Carried 037 unanimous vote. The USE DISTRICT HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE NC. C-52 TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 962) TO PERMIT A DELICATESSEN AND CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH A SERVICE STA- TION AS AN ACCESSORY BUSINESS WITHIN THE C-2-A, SPECIAL LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE. (The Certificate of Publication was on file and. the Planning Commission recommendation of March 21st was attached to the Agenda.) Director of Planning Stockman stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with the amendment to the C-2-A, Special Limited Commercial Zone that Delica- tessen Stores and Convenience Food and Grocery Markets would be a permissible use, subject to seven conditions. Mrs. Stockman said the intent of the Plann- ing Commission and staff was that to permit any type of service station facil- ity it would have to be a full fledge service station and not just gasoline pumps located on 15,000 sq. ft.; in discussion with the City Attorney a legal technicality arose as to whether or not in permitting a service station as accessory use, this would be opening the door to accessory use for the sale of gasoline. Mrs. Stockman said she would still be in accord with permitting the delicatessen store and convenience food and grocery store and eliminate possi- bly only the service station to be worked out in the future with the people in that area; the Planning Commission has under consideration at this time full planning in that area for upgrading the zoning. Riley J. Lively, 5156 Alzeda Drive, La Mesa, was present and said until 5:30 that evening he thought the application had been unanimously approved; he did not know if he should 3/25/69 4. ask for a continuance or if he should sit down and let the Council make its own decision; they had been in process for almost a year for the facility; there are over 500 people in the area who have indicated they want the station and market there; there would not be another gasoline service for at least two or three miles east and the little station to the west is closing and there were no other facilities within the area; Gulf Oil wants to go in there and they plan a station costing around $95,000 to $100,000; if the Gulf people aren't allowed to go in there, the 7-Eleven Markets aren't anxious to develop a portion of the .property unless they can get the entire facility; that area r, ads some face-lifting and brightening up and this would be a beginning in is -.:ght direction and would increase the tax base. Councilman Reid said he f1•rdd : there was a definite need there for a grocery store and inquired why t`<-: -:ere requesting permission for a delicatessen. IMr. Lively replied it wc:'.: be a 7-Eleven Market, a Speedy Mart; however, it was the new 7-Eleven Malt and has no resenblance to the old Speedy Dart that they used: to b.;=-.ld; he wotla like then to consider it as a fires -class, small convenience c:.:cery store; it would contain approximately 3,000 sq. ft.; a market is being t_.-en out across the street and if it is net redlaced. until the freeway is c•apleted (which may be several years away), the people in that community will i without any facilities whatsoever; the 7-Eleven people indicate to him they m:.y hold on to the market and build when the freeway is completed if they ar:en't allowed to get both of them in at this time. Councilman Camacho in- q:ired what the required amount of square :footage was for a service station. Director of Planning Stockman replied she recommended automobile service stations be developed under all the requirements established by Ordinance No. 1213 which requires 15,000 sq. ft.; these people have plenty of space. Coun- cilman Colburn said the City Attorney suggested the proper wording wasn't in the agreement that Mr. Lively asked for and inquired if they closed the hear- ing and approved the recommendations of the Planning Commission would it still be proper to re -word it or could they approve it with the intention of the wording to make sure they knew they were getting service facility; that way Mr. Lively would know Council approved and it was dust a matter of some tech- nical wording to be changed. City Attorney McLean replied what they had to see in the application was that the only method by which they could grant ['r. Lively's request for a gasoline station would be by changing the C2A Limited Commercial Zone to allow service stations in a Limited Commercial district generally; there is no way by which he could be granted a special zoning law for his particlar piece of property; he did not think under present City ord- inance there was any way they could successfully decide that a gas station was an accessory use to a convenience market and then tell the next fellow who comes in with a dairy or dry cleaner that a gas station isn't an accessory to his business because there was no factual distinction between a 7-Eleven Market and a cleaner, dairy or any of the ether neighborhood businesses that might want to pump gas; he told Mrs. Stockman if the Council wanted to allow this kind of development, then it would have to amend the C-2-A Limited Comm- ercial Zone to provide service stations with a permitted use; a person could apply for a service station permit and will fall under the service station ordinance recently adopted, the only thing being anyone else with a piece of property who appears tc qualify in the C-2-A Limited Commercial Zone can also apply; he would not want the Council to act on that without understanding that was what the issue was and then be surprised 3 or 4 months from now when another applicant seeks the same type of permit. Councilman Colburn said if they did allow the service station on its own merits not tied in with an ac- cessory use, the ordinance does call for it to be the same as a PD (Planned Development) so they would have control over the development but they couldn't refuse on any grounds except they weren't going to conform to the development. City Attorney McLean said that was right; they must conform with the service station criteria ordinance. Vice Mayor Hogue inquired how much more property they would be opening up in the City for service stations if they allowed this. Director of Planning Stockman said they would have all of the area in the Sweetwater Valley. Councilman Colburn inquired what Mr. Lively's timing was on his project. i'r. Lively replied they would like tc be able to start con- struction immediately; he felt that individually Sgo of the people in National City wanted this facility; this was a unanimous vote by the Planning Commission; he asked if they couldn't resolve this somehow or other from the legal aspect 3/25/69 of it and asked if there wasn't some way they could proceed with putting the facility in within the near future. City Attorney McL..ean said they could by amending the C-2-A Limited Commercial Zone 0rditrance to provide gas stations as a permitted use; that was the only way sc far as he could see. Director of Planning Stockman went to a map on the bulletin beard and pointed out the places that would be opened up for service stations in the City if they allow- ed this. Councilman Colburn said if they re -zoned the area, they wouldn't then be re -writing the ordinance. Mrs. Stockman inquired of Mr. Lively if he had permission tonight to go ahead and move the grocery store over and they :hout three months tc work out a little community shopping center and, t;:: ..htel-motels through public hearings, would that give him time enough tc ,,'lead or did he have to know about the service station tonight. Mr. replied he had an option with Gulf Oil which expires in about twenty- f ... .'sys; that doesn't mean he wouldn't be able to continue with them as they ha-::- been very patient; if there was any way they could move on this at this tine, it would be of tremendous help to him. Director of Planning Stockman s:=id they would have to go back to public hearings if they wanted to re -zone; thy could let him go ahead and grant the amendment and take out any reference t the service station or amend it that service stations under the criteria o that would be a permissible use in the C-2-A Zone. Mrs. Stockman said the only wording she would change would be under ITo. 17 and would be: "Delica- tessen Stores and Convenience Food and Grocery Markets, and Service Stations, p'-ovided, however..."; she would make it that automobile stations would be a condition that had to be developed under the criteria established by Ord. 1213 as adopted by the City cf National City; No. 7 would still remain and would require that the service station, delicatessen store, food and grocery market would have tc be under a Planned Development Permit. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and inquired what the location of the proposed development was. Director of Planning Stockman said it was located. on Sweetwater Road between Cypress Street and Orange. City Attorney McLean stated if the Plann- ing Commission was going to go ahead with the re -zoning and if they did amend the C-2-A Limited Commercial Zone to permit a gas station, the prcspects cf anyone else getting a permit and getting it approved by Planning Commission and starting construction before the new zoning went into force would probably be pretty remote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and the recommendations of the Planning Commission, City Planner and. City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY ENGII'±R'S report in regard to the calendar for the improvement of Harbison Avenue (Plaza 3oulevard to 16th Street) was listed on the Agenda as an oral report. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerkidinogue inquired what she could file since it was an oral report. Mayor Morgan said they had a written report and would give her a copy. The CITY ENGINEER'S report in regard to the proposed 3' to 4' retaining wall at Las Palmas Park, estimates, etc. was listed cn the Agenda as an oral report. Members of the Council received a written reocrt from the Engineer. lice Mayor Hogue said the retaining wall was nct as high as the City Engineer had previously recommended and inquired if they cold catch the drain and flow it off in another direction. City Engineer Foster said he didn't know; he thought it took a 6' wall to do what they wanted. Councilman Camacho suggest- ed they make the wall 6' from home plate down to the third base line; perhaps they could do sections at a time as they could afford it. City Manager Osburn said he assumed if the wall was built 60' long and 5' high the cost would be about the same as previously estimated ($2600.00). [gloved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the retaining wall be built in the area shown on the map to extend from home plate out to 60' towards third base at a height of 6'. Mayor Morgan inquired if this could be done before April 25th; if not, perhaps they should do the work during the summer time. City Manager Osborn said this would run over $2500.00 and they would have to go to bid on it so they might have diffi- culty in getting it done; however, they would rush it as fast as they could. Councilman Colburn inquired if they could build the 3' or 4' retaining wall or the 3'4" retaining wall coming from the present 5' wall sixth or ninety feet, or whatever was necessary, and then run the grader behind the wall to 3/25/6g grade out the dirt; they could keep the cost under $2'd00.00 and satisfy the quickness of the project and the future planning of the area. Mayor Morgan said that seemed like a sound idea to him; if they built a 3'4" wall it should have a footing which would carry a 5' wall. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camachc, the suggested olan, the 3'4" wall with the proper footing, be guilt but not to exceed. $2500.00. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from FIRE CHIEF 3ACON stating the County Communications Engi- n, Jim Calqhon would be present to explain the proposed County Radio iJet- wmi!; •+.:u to outline the costs and procedures, was presented. City Manager Os!.„:;. said they had quite a presentation of the communications system by Mr. Caltion prior to Council meeting; the City Manager said it was a good reccmmen- d>t:on and would put our Fire Department in touch with all of the Fire Depart- ments within the County in case there was a disaster here or anywhere else; the total cost to the City of National City would be a little bit over $15,000.00; they could pay cash or pay over a period cf time; he recommended the City sign the Joint Powers Agreement to go into the system with the County and to determine what method they would pay at a later date. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue said if they were going to use this system, it would depend upon whether or not Chula Vista and San Diego join as these would be the cities with which they would be associated; if they don't join, he could see no rea- son for National City to join. Councilman Reid stated he had a letter from General Electric stating they could do this cheaper and inquired if the City Manager got the same information. City Manager Osburn replied he had the in- formation but he didn't know they could do it cheaper; the County is suggest- ing they go with Motorola Equipment as their entire shop is set up with Motor- ola type equipment. Councilman Reid inquired what good it would be for Nation- al City to be in on this if the others around us are not. City Manager Osborn replied the County would. not be going unless the majority of the cities go in- to the system. Councilman Reid inquired why this had to come up tonight for approval without time to study it and asked if it could be referred to the Finance Committee. City Manager Osburn said they did not have to adopt it to- night; the system has been under study for two or three years. Councilman Reid said he was not saying he was against the proposal but he did not have enough information. Councilman Camacho said they could go on record tonight they favor the proposal. Chief Bacon, National City Fire Department, was pres- ont and said Chula Vista had not yet been approached with the plan as the Fire Chief still has it under consideration; it was his understanding there were four entities needed yet to make 50% participation which will authorize the plan to go ahead. The Fire Chief said he recommended the plan. Councilman Colburn inquired if there was a comparison made cf the costs of General Elec- tric and Motorola. Fire Chief Bacon said he could not answer the question; he never saw the proposal by General Electric. Councilman Colburn inquired if they could utilize the motion to show the City's intent to cooperate so long as the County goes into the grogram and as long as we receive a fair com- parison or whatever else might satisfy and could they back out if they felt the costs were zooming up. City Attorney McLean said if they agreed to the Joint Powers Agreement and with the County to buy the equipment and then if they wanted to back out they probably could unless they had ordered the equip- ment. Mayor Morgan said the Joint Powers Agreement would have to cane back before the Council at a later date. City Attorney said he would have to prepare a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign the Joint Powers Agreement; what they were doing tonight in effect was simply saying they agreed in principal with the mutual aid system, etc. and by the time the formal resolutions are ready, he would assume the staff would have answered all of the questions that may have come up on a technical basis. Carried by the following vete, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colbr.rn, Hogue, Morgan. Abstain- ing: Reid. The result cf the opening of sealed bids for the purchase of six vehicles on March 17th and the Assistant City Manager's recommendation the contract be awarded to Lamb Chevrolet, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation of the staff be approved and the contract be issued to the low bidder, Lamb Chevrolet. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/25/69 7 A communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to an application to the State Office of Transportation Safety Cooranater (two projects which have been given tentative approval by State Office), was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. City Manager Osburn stated if they intended to go along with this, he recommended a motion be made allowing him to file the application fcr the two projects which have been tentatively approved: analysis of methods and compiling of the City accident data in the amount of $6800.00 and inventory and efficiency of City street signs and pavement markings in the amount of $ ,000.00; this would be 60% funded by the Federal Government and roughly 40% of National City in time and Tabor of the present staff. Mayor Morgan said the motion on the floor does 1.ot give authority to the City Manager to file the application and in- quired if that was the intent of the motion. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Camacho, the application be filed. Carried by unanimous vete. A communication from the CITY MANAGER requesting permission to make applica- tion to the Federal Government for a grant in the amount of $389,000. for the construction of Plaza 3oulevard Interceptor Sewer and recommending revenue bond election in August, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation and request be approved. Councilman Colburn said he hoped the City Manager's office would prepare everything necessary to be mailed to the Registrar of Voters to make sure this will not fail. City Manager Osburn said the proposed bond issue would be a revenue bond requiring over 50% of the vote; at this time he is saying $400,000.00; they will hear from the City of San Diego in the very near f..ture as to how much they will contribute toward the line; the total cost of the protect is around $800,00.00; in asking for a grant of $385,000.00, it doesn't mean we will get that much; he felt this could be paid off by the present sewer revenue; the project is a necessity. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS in regard to 256 Study and en- closing copies of revisions contained in the 256 Study which were not recommen- ded to the Legislature along with the reasons for not being recommended, was presented. ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to the suggested revision of the Drivers Permit Code Section (Ord. Nos. 1122 & 1125 and Mun. Code, Sec. 2375), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the suggestions of the City Manager and Police Department be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to nine bills (AB 374, AB 240, SB 310, A3 76, A3 524, SB 396, SB 312 & 314, and A3 325) and Paragraph 5 rel- ative to flood damage to private property, League of California Cities Legis- lative Bulletin dated March 14th, was presented. City Manager Osburn said these were basically the same bills they had on the Agenda last week; No. 1 relates to early retirement for Police and Fire at age 50 years and he was recommending it be opposed. Vice Mayor Hogue stated last week they gave the City Manager guidance on these and inquired if they couldn't give him the same guidance so he could go ahead and carry cut the recommendations like writing letters, etc. without going over each of them. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this be the system they use to take care of these bills. Councilman Colburn inquired if there were one or two bills that were not men- tioned last week. City Manager Osburn replied the only one he had given them a letter on before that was net mentioned last week was A3 325 relating to "Conflict of Interest, Disclosure, and Political Contributions" etc. Council- man Colburn asked if the motion would not include the ninth item so it could be discussed individually. Motion and second geed to change the motion to include the eight items. Councilman Reid said he wanted to show a "no" vote on AB 374 relating to the policemen and firemen; he thought they should be permitted to retire at fifty years. Mayor Morgan stated they should tell the State whenever they pass a law that creates a tax burden on the people of National City they should raise the money to pay the bill; he had no objections to this except the cost would be passed back to the property owners of Nation- al City; they should notify their representatives in Sacramento they would gc 3/25/69 along with anything so long as they raise the money tc pay the bill. Carried. by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colbv:rn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Councilman Colburn inquired if any action had been taken on AB 325. City Manager Osburn saidhe has heard nothing further on this bill. Council- man Colburn said the bill was in regard to "Conflict of Interest" and it was suggested the bill as presented did not go into enough detail and was rather vague in some areas and included so many people that the League was suggesting opposition; he thought the City should oppose any bill that would become a State measure to control the cities when it does not allow for the size of the city; a commissioner or traffic safety member in this town might not be near as important (in regard to promotion of funds or possible conflicts of interest) as a similar position in a town of a larger size, such as Los Angeles; he hoped they would support the home rule when it cones to legislating conflicts of interest on the different commissions and appointments. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, No. 9 /AB 325) be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from FIRE CHIEF BACON in regard to the American La France fire apparatus and recommendation the equipment be paid for with a retention of $1,000.00 until the contract was conpleted, was presented. iMioved. by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the revest be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for refund of a $25.00 performance bond by VERL D. MASON, 1310 L Avenue, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the refund be approved and a. warrant drawn for same. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the NATIONAL CITY UNIT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY to solicit during the month of April and the City Treasurer's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION on March 19th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A summary of the minutes of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of March 5th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Approval of step increases for eligible employees, approved by department heads and the City Manager: S. G. Davis, D. D. Herrin, D. H. Hoffman, T. L. Northcutt, S. W. Pritchard, J. J. Rader, and F. C. Shetlin, Fire Department; W. A. McDonald, R. G. Whitmore, Park & Recreation Department, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to hire an outside engineering firm to do the plans for widening Plaza Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Hoover Avenue; this will be a gas tax project; the request is due basically to the fact they have quite a schedule of gas tax projects and 1911 Acts combined; he did not believe they could get to it with the present engineering staff; he would like tc take care of this immediately and have the plans ready when 8th Street was completed and then proceed with the widening of Plaza Boulevard from Highland Avenue West. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Mana- ger's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented her report in regard to AB 1631 (Amends Section 1181 of the Civil Code and Section 40814 of the Government Code, relating to City Clerks and provides that a City Clerk may take proof of acknowledgment of an instrument at any place within the State, or within the county or city and county in the State in which the City Clerk was elected or appointed.). Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation of approval of Zone Variance No. Z-65 for 14' rear yard setback at 2514 E. 3rd Street. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Plann- ing Commission be approved and the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/25/69 oved by Camachc, seconLed by Reid, the meeii_nj ae closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 9:04 p.m. ATTEST: ,/i MAYOR, CITY' CITY CLERK LA IONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/25/69