HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 04-08 CC MINNrItIJiES OF i.1`2 REGULAR i ?Ii.' :
CI_ COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF 14ATIO.IAI, :+a'_', .CALIFORNIA
April 3, 1
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. Counci_ members present: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Maley, McLean, i•Mi rogue, Civil Engineer
Associate Newberry, Osburn, Parks, Stockman. Redevelopment Officials: Watts.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed with invocation by the Reverend F. D. Reed., Paradise Tabernacle.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting cf
April 1, 1369 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Camacho suggested the City sent
Sweetwater Union High School baseball team
Vice Mayor Hog. recommended the Coach and
meeting on April 22nd. Mayor Morgan asked
tificate for presentation.
a letter. of congratulations to the
winner of the Licns Tournament.
the boys be invited to the Council
the Cit; Manager to prepare a cer-
VICE MAYOR HOGUE stated the San Diego Count; League of California Cities in-
stigated a golf tournament which has been sponsored by Oceanside and Chula
Vista. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, National City send an offer tc the
County League of Cities informing them we wo,.ld oe willing to sponsor the golf
tournament at Bonita (which golf course will soon be a part of our city).
Carried by unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR HOGUE introduced Oscar O. Canedo, Candidate for Trustee of the
National School District board; Mr. Caned° was his pupil in 8th Grade History
Class; it was rewarding to see his interest in the local government of the
City.
MAYOR MORGAN expresses: appreciation to Mr. rogue for serving as Vice Mayor
during the past year. The Mayor requested the City Manager to obtain plaques
for the one year 'lice Mayor Hogue served in that capacity and the two years
Councilman Coburn served. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN recommenced: the appointment of Councilman Reid as Vice Mayer for
the coming year. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommen-
dation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue stated he would like to say he enjoyed
working in that capacity under Mayor Morgan who gave so much of his time tc
the City. Carried by the following vote, tc-wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan. Plays: None. Abstaining:
MAYOR MORGAN said there are few places in the City to shop for clothing and
he thought it was time the Council went on record, or had a study made by
someone from the outside, to see if perhaps there is another area in town
which should ne considered for a shopping center; the City will receive this
year over one million dollars in sales tax. Mayor Morgan pointed out various
shopping areas on a map of Chula Vista which were designed for attracting
business. The Mayor said National City had a potential of a larger shopping
business; he saw no reason for National City not tc have a major department
store in the City. Councilman Hogue stated Councilman Colburn brought this
point out very well a week or two ago: the fact that the Council needs to
stimulate the South Flay Plaza through leadership. Councilman Hogue said may-
be the Mayor had the answer since he built the pancake house in Chula Vista
rather than National City. Mayor Morgan replied he built there because you
have to build where a roan will sign a lease; he owns property on Plaza Boule-
vard and has tried every way to get a pancake house or any other restaurant
to come in but hasn't been able to do so. The Mayor said he was not just pro-
moting his place; he would like to see a restaurant or motel anywhere in the
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,.ity; in the last week or ten days he has taken people all over the City and
could not find any sprat large enough to interest acy c•_ them; if there was an
area as large as the El Toyon Park, he could: get several stores to go intc that
area. Councilman Hogue said he still likee his suggestion of a year or two
ago: they coa.ld eliminate National Avenue th o•2gi urban redevelopment and we
wouldn't have to buy these spots these people are locking for; he was ready
for this at any time. Mayor Morgan said he we '.c. like for the City Manager
(if he thinks it necessary) to hire some outside firm to make a study of the
entire City; he would like this turned over to the City Manager to come back
with something. Councilman Hogue said Councilman Colburn brought this point
out: they were not doing anything as City leaders to stimulate the local
shopping center; they could fill in chuck holes in the parking let and things
like that. Mayor Morgan said he did not want to get in on private property.
Councilman Camacho said if the corporation that owns the South Bay Plaza does
not want to do anything about it (it's their money and, their property), it
would be hard for the City to tell them what they wane them to do. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, the problem be turned ever to the City Manager for
a report. Councilman Hogue asked the City Manager what he thought he was
going to do. City Manager Osborn replied basically, they would want to deter-
mine the future of the City, if the outside cons..itants feel there is an area
for another shopping center, if they feel this is possible, where it should
be, and information of this type relating to the retail shopping center of
the City. Councilman Colburn said evidently communications have broken down;
it was not his intent for the City to take any legal steps with the South Say
Plaza nor was it his intent to direct to them hcw they should rebuild, fix
chuck holes, etc.; his intent was very similar tc the Mayor's; the intent of
his motion was to communicate with the people of the South Bay Plaza, someone
who has something to do with the betterment or improvement of that area, and
work with.,them on street patterns; we have an 3nineering Department and they
could sit on a meeting to determine what patterns would be best; in changing
the street patterns they might upgrade the parking lot; he only wanted. tc
cement good relations and to show the City was willing to cooperate. Council-
man Colburn said the City has a General Plan and there are areas which have
been suggested for development of shopping centers, not just a complex, L-
shaped area; a. letter was sent to every motel of record inviting them to look
at National City; cut of over 140 letters sent cut, about four replied; he
hoped the City Manager would not come back with an expensive survey but rather
that they could determine by mcnies already silent the areas for developments
talked about. Motion to turn the problem ever to the City Manager for a re-
port carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said he had been invited by the U. S. Navy tc sail on the USS
Galveston through the Panama Canal; he will be gone April :th - 20th.
The proposed PROCLAMATION of "NATIONJAL CITY ROJEC DAYS" (September 2 - 7,
1;69) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclama-
tion to Fion Hogue, last year's Rodeo Queen.
LORNA HARRIS, 718 3. 8th Street, was present and said she made a survey which
goes along with the Council's thinking regarding progress; without advertising,
she had everyone coming into her place of business sign a slip of paper, the
winners to receive prizes, those signing the slips came from: San Francisco
-1; Sailors stationed aboard ships-10; downtown San Diego addresses-15;
Spring Valley-11; Lemon Grove-4; La Mesa-2; Alpine-2; E1 Cajon-4; Calexico-1;
Heritage Homes area-52; Imperial Beach-8; Chula Vista-31; National City-73;
this shows we have a potential; if you have something to stop them, you can
get their trade.
CHARLES COSSIC, 2137 Grove Avenue, was present and said last summer he was
asked about proceeding with a national swimming event tc be held in National
City; last night as a result of voting among the AAU officials and represen-
tatives in conjunction with Quaker Oats, Sponsor of the National Junior
Olympics, National City was selected as a site for the National Junior Olympics
to be held August 20, 21, 22; National City will host the swimming and diving
which will take place on Thursday of that week; the information released so
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_jar is that children are coming to San Diego from all over the country en
Tuesday morning; there will be an Olympics type presentation and ceremony in
the stadium; on Wednesday they will have the =ield and crack Olympics and
swimming and diving on Thursday; the various finals will be held on Friday;
this will be nationally televised. Mayor Morgan exoressed appreciation for
their efforts.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the following nine resolutions be read by
title. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY I4cLEA•I stated the first resolution listed cn the Agenda (Resolu-
tion approving final subdivision map, Southland Industrial Park No. 2) was not
ready for presentation; he was informed by City Engineer Foster that he has
not completed his review; it was erroneously reported to the Council that he
had; and until he finishes the review, the Coii.ncil cannot approve the sub-
division map.
RESOLUTION NC. 9731, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Irado
Corporation)." i_'ioved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 3792, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CC_RPORATION QUIT-
CLAIM DEED (Roy M. Ledford)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Reso-
lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 3753, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
SIDEWALKS (Western Lumber Company, 2744 Tidelands Avenue)." Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NC. 9794, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENTS FCR THE INSTALLATION CF
CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, PAVING AND UNDERGRCUNDIi43 CF UTILITIES AT 510-512
R AVENUE." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9735, "A RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS (1525 Earle Drive)." Moved by Reid, seconded
by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 37A, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION CFTHE
CITY OF NATI€»thL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIG-
NATED KOENI3 ANNEXATION NO. 1 AND GIVING NOTICE OF TII'iE AND PLACE FOR HEARING
THE PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NC. :737, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE CF THE SEAL OF THE CIT:' CF
NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Cclb.;.rn, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. .798, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBL', BILL 715 AND THE RE-
PEAL OF THE STATE PAINTTING STANDARDS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9799, ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY SETTING A TIME Ai'D PLACE FOR A JOINT PUBLIC ;TEARING BEFORE THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AID THE REDEVELC=NENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY CCNCERZNING EARLY LAND ACQUISITION, A RELOCATION PROGRAM AND
RELATED ACTI'JITIES FOR THE E. J. CHRISTMAN 3USIiiSS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK,
CALIF. R-127." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance 962 to allow service
stations in the C-2-A Limited Commercial Zones," was presented for the first
reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the ordinance be
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read.
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rAYROLL AUDITED 3Y TH3 FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount cf $81,076.86 was pre-
sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the payroll be paid. Carried
by the followin vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Coeburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan.
Nays: None. City Attorney McLean sggested the maker cf the motion include
"warrants be drawn." Councilman Hogue said that seemed archaic; if they were
going to pay, they would have tc draw warrants.
CITY MANAGER 0S3URN said he would like to give the report in regard to street
improvement in the area of loth and I at tie next Council meeting; he has been
in contact with property owners and was hopeful of reaching some kind of an
agreement without a 111 Act.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE said earlier in the meeting iv.r. Cossio informed the Council
of the future plans for the swim meet in the City. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Camacho, Council give Idr. Cossio and his helpers a vote of thanks and Mr.
Cossio to seek out any help from Council to make this a success. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The Council considered the request for an oversized driveway at the SE corner
of 4th Street and I Avenue (staff recommendation it be granted subject to six
conditions was attached to the Agenda). Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid,
the recommendation of the staff be approved subject to the six conditions.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Council considered the request for an oversized driveway at the NW corner
of 24th Street and Highland Avenue (staff recommendation it be approved sub-
ject to four conditions was attached to the Agenda). Moved by Colburn, second-
ed by Camacho, the request be approved subject to the four conditions.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Agenda listed an oral report on request for oversized driveway in the 200
Block of W. 8th Street. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item be re-
ferred to Planning and at this time the permit not be granted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
KENNETH K. HAYASHI, Landscape Architect for El Toyon :ark was present and dis-
played preliminary drawings of the master plan for the park and phase one con-
struction; the master plan shows the total deveioprrent of El Toyon Park by a
three phase program to be completed in three years. rhr. Hayashi explained to
the Council the work to be done in each phase; to make El Tcyon one complete
park, it would be necessary to close U Street. City Manager Osburn said
their original intent was to spend approximately $127,000; the first phase is
$133,000.00, the second phase is $85,000.00 and the third phase is $50,000.00
- $60,000.00; he would like to make a study of the first phase in particular;
they could prepare their application for the second phase; if it was funded
they would not have to accept it if the City could not match the grant (these
are the terms under which the grants are given. The City Manager said he
would like to report to the Council at the next meeting in regard tc the com-
plete project; he was asking this reluctantly because time was of the essence;
the City just received a contract from HUD in this regard; there are require-
ments in it that he would like to go ever with the City Attorney; it could be
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done by the next Council meeting. Councilman Hogue asked the City Manager
why he wanted to delay Phase I. City Manager Csburn replied he wanted to
study the entire project and to look at the contract which they just received;
he requested opinions from Park & Recreation Director Maley and the City Attor-
ney; he realized time was short but did want time to look at the contract un-
less the Council would approve it upon the approval of the staff and then go
ahead and submit it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Phase I be approved
upon recommendation of the staff and the Mayor's representative be authorized
to sign the contract. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Colburn, staff be authorized to prepare the application for the beautifi-
cation grant of $42,000.00 (application to the Federal Government for a grant
for Phase II.) Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn said a reso-
lution would have to be adopted, but they could send the application in and
follow it up with the resolution.
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n application for a new cn-sale beer license b.1 S _' P. FLYNN, FRANK L.
CARNEY, CHARLES E. SC:HLEICHER, 03A PIZZA HJ_, 203D Hic.^.laa6. Avenue, was pre-
sented. Moved by Colburn, this letter be filet. Moved by Hogue, the consent
of the Council not be given until it is known for sure exactly whether this
can be maintained as an eating ?lace with beer and. as a food type of installa-
tion. Moved by Colburn this be referred tc the City Manager to communicate
with the ABC and as:: if they would agree if the City did not protest we could
have stipulations regarding mandatory eating place atmosphere be adhered to;
he would refer this to the City Manager for his communication. Councilman
Hogue inquired if this motion would be sufficient. City Attorney McLean said.
it would not; the only thing the ABC would accept is an unequivocal objection;
then the Council could say if certain conditions were accepted by the appli-
cant, Council would withdraw its objections. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, this request be protested to the ABC and.: a letter accompany the protest
stating the City will withdraw the protest if the atmosphere was maintained
as an eating establishment and secondly to have the beverage available. Coun-
cilman Reid said he would have to vote against this; there are two churches
near; he will not vote for one near a church or a school. Mayor Morgan said
he couldn't gc along with the motion; there are too many beer licenses in
National City now. Councilman Camacho said it was just like having a pancake
house or eating establishment where you can't have syrup and coffee to go with
it; it's a pizza hcL:se; he would not want tc see it be a bar but if the
license was to be secondary to the food, he felt an opportunity should be
given to see if this man would abide with a request made by National City.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays:
Reid, Morgan.
The request for refund of building permit fees by JOHN & HELEN FEXETE, 2227
Van Ness Avenue, and Director of Building & :-ousing's recommendation the
building permit inspection fee in the amount of $38.00 be refunded, was pre-
sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
The request to move a dwelling structure and garage from 2015 E. 12th Street
to 501 E. 1st Street by RAYMOND M. GUMTZ and the Director of Building & Heus-
ing's recommendation it be approved subject to nine conditions and the Plann-
ing Department's recommendation it be approved subject to seven conditions,
were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted
with the conditions submitted by the Planning Department and Building Inspec-
tor. Raymond M. Gumtz, 502 1st Street, was present and requested 60 addition-
al days to remove the building presently on the site. Included in motion and
second. Director of Planning Stockman said their report required the building
to be removed at once. Councilman Colburn inquired if 60 days would be an
unreasonable amount of time. Director of Planning Stockman replied it would
not, so long as they could be assured he will remove the building within the
60 day extension. Motion and second withdrawn. Councilman Colburn inquired
if they struck the recommendation of SO days and substituted 120 days, there
would not need tc be an extension granted and. it would, be on the motion 120
days. Mr. Gumtz said that would be fine. i4cved by Cclburn, seconded by
Hogue, the request be granted with the stipulations set forth by the Director
of Building be adhered to, except Item 8 be changed from SO days to 120 days.
Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the WAR AGAINST LITTER CUtiMITTEE inviting the City Coun-
cil and officials to attend the program of "U.S. - I'4exico Border Beauty &
Friendship Day" Saturday, April 19th, 2:00 p.m., 3eyers School, San Ysidrc,
was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WCRNS stating the California
Toll Bridge Authority will meet 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 8th, 1120 N Street,
Sacramento, to discuss and act upon schedule of tolls and charges for use of
the San Diego - Coronado Bay Bridge, was presented. Moved by Colburn, second-
ed by Camacho, the communication be filed. City manager Osburn said the date
was changed; he believed it was now scheduled for April 15th. Councilman
Hogue said he disagreed with the prices; many people who live in National City
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,jerk on North Island and will use the bridge; he felt $1.20 per day toll was
too much for use of the bridge; he thought a resolution should be sent telling
them National City disagrees with their fires and submitting ours as a sub-
stitute. Motion and second withdrawn. [loved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue,
Councilman Hogue's suggestions be approved that National City submit its rec-
ommendations and sent our protests tc the toll bridge authorities in time to
reach their meeting or have a representative, if feasible. Councilman Camacho
said they did not know much about this; he did. not feel he was qualified to
give an opinion CA what it should cost. Mayor Morgan said there was a
$47,000,000.00 bond on this; the bonding company determines how much traffic
will cress the bridge; they have to make enough money to pay off the bond and
that's the way they will set the rates. Councilman Camacho said National City
had an interest in the rates to be charged; they had an interest in protecting
their citizens; the less expensive mode of transportation was being taken away
for the more expensive method of going to Coronado; if they don't set a price,
because of the time limit maybe they should -naive s;..re their motion reads they
were protesting the excessive ccst; there will not be another Council meeting
before they have their meeting and perhaps the City Manager should be author-
ized to send a letter cf protest of the excessive costs. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The request of the MAYTIME .SAND REVIEW to use the .i:: ball Park Community
Building Annex and kitchen facilities Saturday, May 3rd, to feed police offi-
cers assisting with traffic control at the .iaytime Sand Review and that the
fee be waived, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request
be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAFETY COU CIL requesting National
City include in its 195E-70 budget an allocation of $500.00 for the promotion
of safety, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, this item be
referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from DR. J. S. ASKEW, DIRECTOR OF 7-U;LIC HEALTH, stating the
sanitary survey cf National City's jail facilities made March 25th found sani-
tary practices excellent and thanking Assistant Chief John E. Owen for his
cooperation, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded. by Camacho, the communi-
cation be filed and congratulations be given to the Felice Department. Carri-
ed by unanimous vote.
A communication from CHAIRMAN
TEE ON THE JUDICIARY, stating
tion & Naturalization Service
border or to delay or prevent
unanimous vote.
EMANUEL CELLS:;, HOUSE CF RE?'RESEITATIVES COI''MIT-
there is no autriorit;r invested in the Immigra-
to detain an American citizen in crossing the
departure, was presented. Ordered filed by -
The application of McMJlTREY RIDES to operate carnival rides for five days,
April 16 - 20, at Wards, was presented. City Manager Osburn said the request
had been changed to the loth to the 20th. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Mor-
gan, the request be granted. Councilman Hogue said. he disagreed with the
motion; National City has a curfew of 10:00 for the young people of the City;
he understood the Carnival stays open until. 12:00 at night; they were contrib-
uting to the breaking of the curfew law by the young people. Councilman Col -
burn said there were school sponsored activities and many other activities
that last after 10:00; curfew was a guideline for unnecessary loitering; teen-
agers traveling a straight route home are not pothered in any way and the rule
is not applied. Councilman Hogue said Councilman Colburn brought out a point
about six months ago that this was for advertisement and the carnival was
allowed to run after Montgomery Wards closed. Councilman Reid said there was
City ordinance that specified so many private patrolmen be furnished for se
many people in a gathering; he saw no mention of that; some of the stores in
that area close at 5:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. City Manager Osburn stated this
was just a request for a license; the carnival company will be required to
clear with the Police, Fire and City Building Inspection Departments before
opening. Mayor Morgan said they were trying to help the Plaza; when these
promotions are put on, he could see nothing gong with it. Councilman Hogue
said the Mayor was right but there was no reason tc leave them in operation
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after the stores closed. Mayor I•Rorgan replies the carnivals have to be made
profitable or they will not want to come bass:. Lorna Harris, 7181/ E. 6th
Street, was present and said Montgomery Wara agreed tc let a carnival come in
with the permission of the City Council and with a=_1 of the proceeds, the per-
centage and the guarantee to go to the Chamber of Commerce to help with Salute
to Navy Week; they have also agreed to do this for the Rodeo Association.
There was discussion relative to procedure, statements of percentages retained
by service groups, insurance, policing, etc. Motion to grant the request
carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan.
Nays: Hogue. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager study the
effect of carnivals cn National City and bring a report. Councilman Colburn
said the City Manager might evaluate the relation of the carnival to the in-
dividual store, etc. for the purpose of establishing standards tc be complied
with. Carried by unanimous vote.
The request for permission to gc to bid 3:00 p.m., i!iay 7th, for 1500 GPM
Triple Combination Fire Apparatus, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Reid, the request be granted. City Manager Osborn stated the new truck
would be the same as the one just put into service except it will have auto-
matic shift. Carried by unanimous vote.
A summary of the minutes of the LIBRARY 3OARD CF TRUSTEES meeting of April 2,
1969, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the minutes be
filed. Mayor Morgan asked that the Library soar: of Trstees be notified
there was a laminating machine in the City C1er:c's Office. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
The request of RICHARD BADGER, ETHANOL, INC., 730 national Avenue, to install
outside carpeting at 730 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, the
request be approved with •the understanding the carpeting will be kept as clean
as the sidewalk. Motion died for lack of a second. City Manager Osburn said
ordinance provides that sidewalks be of Portland Cement; if Council desired
to allow this to be installed on an experimental basis, he would recommend
they be informed they would have to come up with some kind of an insurance
policy that meets the City Attorney's specifications regarding the City in
case someone should stumble in the area; the City would check on it and if at
any time they wanted it removed the company would have to remove it. Council-
man Colburn stated he would agree with that; he was informed by some carpet
people when the ground wasntt flat and it was wet it was more slippery than
cement. Richard Badger, 2002 Dartmoor Drive, Lemon grove, representing Etha-
nol, Inc., was present and said the sidewalk was flat with exception of twc
or three humps located close to the face of the building; they would be happy
to furnish information en insurance and recommendations by the carpet people.
Mayor Morgan asked for a motion to accept the City I.:anagerts recommendation.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Mr. Badger advised the Council of the type of business they were
putting in National City; he said they were presently working with Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation for a benefit two weeks after they open the club with all
proceeds going to the foundation. Vice Mayor Reid inquired if they could
vote against their ordinance. City Attorney McLean said it has been suggested
this be allowed as an experiment and if it works, the ordinance can be changed.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camaci;c•, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan.
Nays: Reid. Mr. Badger requested consideration of valet type parking, simi-
lar to Shifty's, which would allow them to let the people drive up and have
someone take their car tc an adjoining lot. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, this request be turned over to the City Manager and the Council approve
it upon staff's approval (City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of Police).
Vice Mayor Reid inquired how much parking would be eliminated. Mr. Badger
said three spaces. Mayor Morgan said he was against the motion as it had not
been on the Agenda and he did not have a chance to study it. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan.
Application for refund of $25.00 performance bond by N. J. NELSON, 2806 L
Avenue, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented. Moved by Cama-
cno, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER OS3ORN said he placed on each Covnciiriai 's desk the League Gull
tin, dated April 2nd; he will put it on the next Ccuncii meeting Agenda; if
between now and then they fc.md anything they waned him to do he would be
happy to do sc; score of the pills will be heard prior to the next Council
meeting.
CITY MANAGER OSBtN reported receipt of a request from Bannister Steel, 3202
Coolidge Avenue, for a 50' driveway; this will appear on the next Agenda.
CITY MANAGER 0S3ORN said there would be no meeting next week with the next
Council meeting falling on April 22nd which will oe "Student in Government
Day;" they will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers with the students
with each going with his counterpart for the entire day.
CITY CLERK iINOGU.3 reported receipt of a communication fran State Senator
William E. Coombs acknowledging National City's resolution regarding Senate
Bill 4 which was on file in her office.
The PLANNING C011iISSICN recommendation Council instigate a 1911 Act Improve-
ment: Earle Drive, 16th to Harbison and Palmer Way approaching the school,
was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Rei-i, this item be tabled for fur-
ther study. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session tc discuss litigation at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m. Council members present: Camacho, Col -
burn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None.
MAYOR MORGAN asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting to April 22nd at 7:30
p.m. with Pre -Council meeting at 6:45 p.m. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting ad-
journed at 9:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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MAYOR, CIT' O, '' IONAL CITY, CALIFC:: i1IA
4/8/69