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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 04-22 CC MIN24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 4EEiING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA STUDENT IN GOVERNMENT DAY April 22, 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. Council members and their student counterparts present: Camacho, Colburn, Hegde, Re-, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS and their student counterparts present: Maley, McLean, Minogue, Civil Engineer Associate Newberry, Osburn, Parks, Stockman. Redevelopment Officials and their student co,:nteroarts present: Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn fol- lowed with invocation by the Reverend Tommy Beard, First Assembly of God Church. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 1969 be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN introduced newly elected officers of the National City Jay- cees: Bill Sarati, President; George Hanrahan, First Vice President. COUNCILMAN REID reported on the Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Institute sponsored by the League of California Cities he and the City Manager attended in Sacraments last week; it was a very educational meeting. Councilman Reid said after the conference he visited Treasure Island fire fighting school to inspect their smoke control project; he thought within a year one woLld be installed in our area. City Manager Osborn said during the conference they were furnished the "pros" and "cons" on bills in the Assembly. Student Counterparts for City officials were introduced: Greg Korgie, Mayor; Greg Attaway, Robert Buzikowski, Jr., Raymond Oyo and Phyllis Stovall, Coun- cilmen; Richard Wiley, City Manager; Donald Ccx, City Engineer; Margaret Mournian, City Planner; Francis Empenc, City Cler::; Glen Williams, Assistant City Manager; Doug Holthaus, City Attorney; 3uddy Morris, Director of Urban Redevelopment. Raymond Oyo, Foreign Exchange Student, stated this was a new experience for him; he saw many new developments in National City and he mould never forget this event. Mayor Morgan presented a certificate to Mr. Oyo showing that he was elected by the Sweetwater Unicn High School Senior Class of 1:69 to serve as councilman of National City on April 22, 1969. The Mayor said Mr. Oyc can demonstrate dances ty'ical of his country which were unique; anyone who has not had the opportunity of seeing this would find it worthwhile. Each of the student officials gave a short talk and in every case they stated their one day experience as a City official was a great experience and an education in government. Mayor Morgan introduced their Civics Instruc- tor, Owen Jensen, 1;23 J Avenue, who was present. MAYOR MORGAN reported on his trip through the Panama Canal as a guest of the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Galveston; everyone should have a chance to go through the Panama Canal; as it was a trip he would never forget. MAYOR MORGAN stated he had certificates for Sweetwater Union High School and for each member of the Sweetwater Union High School Baseball Team for captur- ing the Lions Club Unlimited Division 169 Baseball Tournament and asked Coach Warren Keagy to accept and to hand out the certificates. Coach Keagy present- ed the certificates tc the following: Walter Patterson, 3i11 Oxidine, Rodney Sevier, James Stevens, Larry Staufenbeil, Carl Sims, Tom Lugo, George Lopez, Robert Kramer, Gary Elhard, Andy Carlson, Ed 3echniak and Ron Aho. Coach Keagy stated there were two boys who were not present: Michael Shea and Tommy Nicholson. Coach Keagy then presented a certificate tc Walter Barclay, the Manager, and then expressed appreciation to the City for the honor shown them. 4/22/69 25 The JOINT HEARING 3 FO E THE CITY COUNCIL AND TH2 REDEVELOPMENT AGEi•ICY OF TH1.7. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY COICERNING EARLY LADE: ACQUISITION, RELOCATION PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTI7ITIES FOR THE E. J. CHRISTMAl'I 3USINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ?ARK was held at this time. Chairman Morgan called the meeting of the Redevelop- ment Agency to order. Agency members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Director Watts state:: notice was filed pursuant tc State law and served. on Agency members April 17th by the United States Post Office. City Clerk Minogue read the title of the legal notice of the purpose of the public hearing (Notice of Joint Public Dearing before the City Council of the City of National City and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City Concerning Early Land Acquisition, Relocation Program and Re- lated Activities for the E. J. Christman 3usiness and Industrial Park) and stated the certificate of publication was on file. Director Watts read the title of the legal notice of the purpose of the public hearing (Notice of Joint Public Hearing before the City Council cf the City of National City and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City Concerning Early Land Acquisition, Relocation Program and Related Activities for the E.J. Christman 3usiness and Industrial Park) and stated the certificate of publication was on file. Agency Director Watts said the agency staff recommends the Council and Agency both consider authorizing the Agency tc proceed with acquisition of land within the project area on a limited basis while the planning is being consu- mated; in discussicns with property owners, they have found some owners for business and personal reasons would like to receive an offer from the Agency and perhaps sell them their land; because there was an election on this pro- ject some time ago, and based on their discussions with some owners, they feel obtaining a second appraisal on land and making offers to owners at this time on a limited basis would show good faith on behalf of the Council and the Agency to the owners in the area; assuming that authorization would be given by the two public entities to proceed in this matter, agency staff recommends two appraisals be made cn the property and some owners be approached and made an offer to see if they wish to sell voluntarily; during early land acquisition any sales made by owners would be voluntary and made at the owner's discretion and there would be no exercise of eminent domain powers by the Agency or City at this point in time; offers would be made to a limited number of owners who would then decide whether or not they wanted tc sell; this procedure would be in the best interest of the community, would expedite the project and would be in the interest of the general welfare; the agency staff recommendation the Council and Agency authorize early land acquisition to be initiated on a limit- ed basis to approve related activities which will include managing property if it is acquired, relocating persons living on property that might be sold. tc the Agency and as necessary to clear the sites; if the council and Agency do auth- orize this early acquisition and related activity, they should approve the feasibility of relocating and approve the conditions under which relocation payments would be made to site occupants or property that is acquired through voluntary sale by the owner. Lou Tompkins, 2227 13. 15th Street, was present and inquired if the appraisals would be on the basis cf the value of the land and homes they are living in now or on the basis of the replacement to move in- to another home on a different piece of property. Director Watts said it was not necessarily either; the appraisers are charged with the appraisal of the property based upon the direction of the California Supreme Court which is tc give the appraiser's opinion of value if it is offered for sale voluntarily by the owner and purchased by a knowledgable purchaser cn an open market without either individdal being under duress; in effect, that means the appraiser is to assign his opinion as to the highest and best use of the land and to appraise on that basis regardless of its existing use. City Attorney McLean said "pres- ent fair market value." Mr. Tompkins said the value cf that property and the homes where they are living now will not compare with the value of the home ant property they will have to buy; he suggested this be taken into consideration when dislocating these people. Director Watts said the Agency would do every- thing they could do, to be as tactful and gracious and cooperative with the owners as it was possible to be. Mr. Tompkins said;, he happened to be a qualif- ied appraiser and knew you could not (appraise on a fair market value basis and relocate the people.)Ccancilman Hogue asked if they borrowed money in the neigh- borhood of three million dollars would they have to pay interest on this amount or when would the interest start on this money if they have to pay it. Direc- tor Watts replied if the Government does tender 4/22/5> 26 :hem a contract for the 3.8 million or some lesser amount, then part or all of those funds can oe requisitioned; until any given amount is requisition:, there is no interest accruing on it; he wot.ld recommend requisitioning only as much money as would be needed to close escrows in any given three month period; they would anticipate the initial requisition would be for much less than the full contract amount; once they requisition, interest begins accruing and it can change every six months; at the moment, it would be 51%; the money is not repaid unless and until the project goes into execution or the City Council terminates the project; once you move into complete execution and development of the project, then eventually because the locality is paying for 25% of net project cost in a round about way the Council, the City, the Agency, collectively or separately, would in fact oe paying 25% of the accrued interest. Councilman Hogue said if some person wants to sell his property to us for $100,000.00; we take the money out of the bank and we buy this piece of property and it's three years before they ever get the project completed or before they sell a piece of land; will we be paying interest for three years on this $100,000.00 paid for this mants property. Director Watts said this was not necessarily right; the financing of the project is very involved in that as the project advances and you complete the project, you are eligible for grant payments from the Government; the grant offsets the loan and can cancel out the loan so that the interest terminates at that point; to over- simplify a point, yes, you could be paying interest on $100,000.00 for a three year period. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the hearing before the City Council be dosed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, second- ed by Camacho, the Agency hearing be closed.. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5800, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROJING EARLY LAND ACQUISITION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, APPROVING FEAS- IBILITY OF RELOCATION AND APPROVING THE COIDITIOIS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE E. J. CHRISTMAN 3J5IflEES AND INDUSTRIAL PA.M, PROJECT NO. CALIFCRNIA R-127," was presented. i,oved oy Colburn, seconder, by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved 'oy Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopt- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 69-3, "A RESOLUTION CF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF i?ATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EARLY LAND ACQUISITION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND APPROVING THE CONDITION UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAY- MENTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK, PRO- JECT CALIFORNIA R-127," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Agency resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the meeting of the Redevelopment 4wecy be recessed until the end of the Council meeting. Carried by unani- mous vote. The proposed PROCLAMATION of "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK" (April 21-25) was read by Student City Clerk Francis Empeno. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The proposed PROCLAiiiATION of "FIRE SER7iCE RECOGL'ITICN DAY" (Saturday, May 10, 1359) was read by Student City Clerk Francis Empeno. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Rein, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated at times it may appear to the audience the Council takes action quickly on motions with little discussion; the Council has been through these problems; many of them have been on the Agenda several times and the Council members have been out and looked at the project or studied the situation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions listed on the Agenda be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 301, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (A Avenue, 23th tc 30th Streets, Specification No. 739)." Moved oy Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/22/69 27 1.SOLUTION NO. S302, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MA? SHCWIi'G EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES O" ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (27th Street and A Avenue, Assessment District No. 168).' Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. ;303, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAIDS AND SPECIFICATIONS (27th Street and A Avenue, Assessment District No. 163)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9804, "RESOLUTION OF INTEITTION (27th Street and A Avenue, Assessment District Nc. 168)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9805, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CCN7EYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Free- way 805 and Delta)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. S805, "APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR GRANT FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND Ii4?ROJE'iENT NC. CALIF. 3-121(G) 3Y AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND Ti:E UNITr'3) STATES OF AMERICA." Moved by Camachc, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9807, "RESOLUTION ADOPTINYG THE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. S808, "RESOLUTION OF APPLICANT AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICA- TION FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEI4ENT GRANT." Moved by Hogue, second- ed by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN recommended they pass "A2opticn of Ordinances" (ordinance listed: An ordinance amending Ordinance S62 to allow service stations in the C-2-A Limited Commercial Zones). CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported the premises of 3341 Sweetwater Road was found to be unsafe; the owner will not cooperate in rehabilitating the same and he recommended a suit be filed to obtain compliance. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unan- imous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported in regard to the matter of 3ishop Vs. the City of San Jose (prevailing wage rate statutes for Civil Service employees of cities); he recommended National City join San Jose in the suit before the Supreme Court and file a brief on appeal and pay our fair share. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN recommended in the matter of the anti-trust suit against Standard Oil, Union Gil Co. et al National City join with the Attorney Gener- al of California in seeking damages for price fixing against those companies and pay our fair share of prosecuting such a suit. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unan- imous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated in the matter of State Senate Bill 464 which will extend the Statute of Limitations during which suit could be brought against the cities of California, he recommended National City oppose this bill and he be authorized to express the City's views to the appropriate legislators. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. City Attorney McLean said this would double the length of time and would make it more difficult for a City to protect itself against these kinds of actions. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/22/6S 28 AYROLL AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in Vas amount of $80,534.93 was prc•• sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY TL-.E FINANCE COMMITTEE were -,resented: General Fund $17,007.49 Traffic Safety 1,338.35 Capital Outlay 42,439.55 Park S83.50 Retirement 15,896.27 Gas Tax No. 2106 12.00 Special Street 207.50 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 919.72 Sewer 12,632.02 Civic Center 1,;06.47 Total $94,867.87 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants order- ed for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER CS3URN gave an oral report in regard to the street improvement in the area of l6th and I; both property owners are willing to dedicate 20'; the Engineers do not feel it gives the City sufficient area for a cul-de-sac; he recommended this be referred to the City Attorney for whatever action they would need. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved:. Councilman Hogue inquired if that included putting the sidewalk in. City Manager Osburn said they have not planned the sidewalk; the curb would come within 10' of the building. Councilman Hogue said they had the same situation on 5th and abandoned it because it was so close to the house; if they were going to abandon one, they should abandon the other. Mayor Morgan said the one on 5th Street was a 60' radius. Civil Engineer Associate Newberry said this one was a 35' radius on the property line and 30' radius on the curb. Motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Hor- gan. Nays: Hogue. The Agenda listed consideration of oversized driveway in the 200 block of W. 8th Street. The City Manager said the owner of the property discussed hold- ing up the request with the Planning Department; it will appear on a later agenda. The 4AeAda listed consideration of oversized driveway at 3202 Coolidge Ave- nue. City..Manager Osburn stated this will be a 60' driveway under an exist- ing crane (Bannister Steel); this has been approved by the Engineering and Planning Departments. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. City Manager Osburn said there was a recommendation the applicant be required to install concrete sidewalks from property line to curb, 71', on his remaining street frontage. Director of Planning Stockman said her department would notify them of this and would see that they do it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the previous motion be amended to include they install the sidewalks. Mayor Morgan said the motion was they would include the sidewalks plus the other recommendations from the Building Department and Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. The result of the opening of sealed bids for alterations and additions for the National City Public Library was presented: Raymond D. Haas - Basic Bid $162,585.00, Alternate 1 $6,4.00, Alternate 2 $1,r87.00, Alternate 3 $4,447.00; Mallcraft, Inc. - Basic aid $173,300.00, Alternate 1 $6,500.00, Alternate 2 $2,300.00, Alternate 3 $4,200.00; Whitwer Construction Co. - Basic Bid $155,750.00, Alternate 1 $7,000.00, Alternate 2 $2,995.00, Alter- nate 3 $4,500.00. City Manager Osburn stated three bids were received and 4/22/69 2S re lower than expected; Raymond D. Haas was low bider with a base bid cf $162,585.00 and listed the alternate bids which totaled $175,613.00; he dis- cussed this with the architect who feels it is a good bid; he recommended the City Attorney, Architect and City Manager be authorized to prepare and sign the documents necessary to proceed with construction. Moved by Hogue, second- ed by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan said the architect, Mr. Bird, was present and said he could ask any questions he might want to. No questions or comments were made by the architect. Carri- ed by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the following two resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9805, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. ;810, "A RESOLUTION AWARDING BID." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by CONCHA G. BELTRAN to move a dwelling structure from 640 E. 28th Street to 2826 I Avenue (Director of Building & Housing's recommendation to approve subject to eight conditions and Director cf Planning's recommendation to approve subject to eight conditions attached to the Agenda), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted with the stipulations set forth by the Director of Building & Housing and the Director of Planning. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by FRANK a. CARNAHAN to move a dwelling structure from 2327 Newell Street to 2125 E. 12th Street (Director of Building & Housing's recommendation to approve subject to eight conditions and Director of Planning's recommenda- tion to approve subject to six conditions attached to the Agenda), was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the directors' fourteen con- ditions be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of J. C. GREATHOUSE for a partial refund of the building permit fee and the Director of Building & Housing's recommendation $40.50 be refund- ed, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be grant- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of RAY STEPHENS for an extension of time for completion of build- ings relocated to 506 and 508 R Avenue because of inclement weather and the Director of Building & Housing's recommendation the time limit be extended to June 18th, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT in regard to the proposed en- croachment of private improvements on the public right of way (1405 E. 17th Street), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for refund of $25.00 performance bond by the HIGHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, 2605 highland Avenue, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the refund be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from IRA PROCTOR, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY RUBBISH SERVICE, offering free refuse service for the proposed surplus food distribution cen- ter, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed and an acknowledgment thanking Mr. Proctor for the service be sent. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from WILLIAM E. SCARBOROUGH, PRINCIPAL, NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, in appreciation for the $100.00 given to the stage band for transportation to Reno, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A news release from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS in regard to a housing unit sur- vey in south San Diego and portions of NE National City, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 4/22/6; 30 A notice of the hearing before the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION on the appli- cation of Greyhound Lines, Inc., Western Greyhound Lines Division, for an order authorizing a statewide increase in express rates and mainline passenger fares (hearing date, May 26th, San Francisco), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from TIMOTHY K. HINCHEY, MANAGER, PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY, announcing the relocation of the Customer Service Office from 721 G Avenue to 911 E. 8th Street, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the PAIN: & RECREATION ADVISOtY BOARD special meeting of April 7th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the TRAFFIC SAFETY CQ•'fl4ITTEE of April 9th, were presented. Councilman Colburn suggested they consider the minutes item by item. First item considered was Item a (Request from Mr. David Wig- nall there be some improvement made on Arcadia Place from the 800 to 1100 Block such as Traffic Safety Committee approved "No Parking" signs be install- ed at this location for 300' on the south side of 3th Street west of Arcadia Place. Councilman Hogue read further: "...stated that even to make a right hand turn cars parked east of Arcadia would still have to get out into the line of traffic to see west before pulling out. He (Chief Cagle) suggested that signs reading 'No Parking - Tow Away Zone' be installed rather than red curb- ing." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Police Chief Cagle's recommenda- tion be approved. Councilman Colburn stated he would rather see more study and consideration going into this; the Chief's recommendation was based on making it real easy for people to get on 8th Street; he did not say that was the best thing to do; he was against the motion and asked Council to consider laying this over for a further report from at least the Chief and ask him if there is another avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the motion be tabled. David Wignall, 2819 E. llth Street, was present and asked to speak. Mayor Morgan said this would be under study; the councilmen would go to the location and study it. Motion to table carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Mayor Morgan stated they should listen to Mr. Wignall if he could throw some light on the subject. Mr. Wignall said 300' was not part of the recommendation on the petition; the petitioners thought painting would be cheaper than installing signs but learn- ed signs would be cheaper as they did not need as much maintenance; there have been many accidents on this one little area of 8th Street. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camache, the rest of the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of April 16th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Approval of step increases for eligible employees approved by department heads and City Manager: Henry P. Stuetzer, Public Works; Joanne M. Blodgett, Verde. M. Clark and Gary T. Pierwola, Police Department, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the step increases be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filing five items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) Notice of Cancellation of Insurance Policy No. GA 9341245 effective 5/24/59 from The Home Insurance In- demnity Company, 2022 J Street, Sacramento, California covering Kelly Trk. Co., Albert J. Kelly & Shirley M. Kelly Indiv., and :(el-Tez Corp, 7404 Mission Gorge Rd., San Diego, California; (2) Certificate of Insurance from Peacock Insurance, Inc., 25 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, covering John G. Woolman Enterprises, John G. Woolman dba 3737 nth Avenue, San Diego, Califor- nia, Policy Nos. DXUB 4063695 and NSL 2326145; (3) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated April 2, 1969 with tabulation showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of March 31, 1969 and Average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by the Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1958-69 through March 31; (4) Letter from E. A. Veit, Beard of Corrections, Sacramento, California, dated April 8, 1969 covering the in- spection of the National City Jail on March 26, 1;69; (5) Notice of Cancella- 4/22/69 31 .won of Insurance Policy No. C7 30-76-69 covering bay Cities Ambulance, Inc. & O. Stephens Ballard & Bailard's Ambulance Service, 864 Broadway, Chula Vista, Calif. effective April 21, 1969. CITY MANAGER OS3URN reported regarding valet parking at 730 National Avenue: Ordinance No. 827 and Municipal Code Article 615, Section 61513 states we may paint curbs white which allows three minutes for passenger loading or unload- ing; there are certain restrictions on this; it is between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except at hospitals and hotels; theatres may also use valet parking or have a pedestrian loading zone at any time the theatre is open; none of these items would serve the purposes Mr. Dodds is requesting; if the Council desired to try this parking on a trial basis, he would recommend they do it with a resolution or an ordinance allowing it to be done on a trial basis or some- thing along this line; our present ordinance does not allow this type of park- ing. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a resolution of the stated temporary trial period for valet_parking to be authorized in the City limits of National City. Councilman Hogue in- quired if the cars would be taken and put into a parking lot. City Manager Osburn said they would; it would be a matter of convenience for the customer. Councilman Hogue said if this eliminated two on street parking places but put all of those cars into a private parking lot it would probably make available 50 - 100 more parking places. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. CITY MANAGER OS3URN reported receipt of a copy of a letter from Mr. E. H. Alsdorf to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board protesting the issuance of a beer license at Mario's Italian Restaurant, 8th and National. CITY MANAGER OSSURN reported receipt of a letter from Civil Engineer Associate Newberry stating the subject improvement has been completed satisfactorily and recommending a Notice of Completion be filed for Assessment District 153 (includes I, J, 20th, 24th and L Avenues); he recommended the Notice of Com- pletion be filed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated two persons were interested in annexing: one in the north is interested in de -annexing from National City and annexing tc San Diego; one is located in the south and wishes to de -annex from San Diego and to annex to National City; both properties are unimproved and there are nc utility problems. The City Manager requested twc things: he be authorized to write Mr. Palmer a letter stating we would annex his property to National City if San Diego will turn him loose and that we be authorized to commence annexation and de -annexation for both parcels providing this is agreeable with the City of San Diego; the one in the north is of 8 - 10 acres and the one in the south is about 13 acres. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of two series of League Bulletins; the first one concerns retirement of policemen and firemen at age 50; he asked Assistant City Manager Parks to explain this. Assistant City Manager Parks said Assembly Bill 374 received a "do pass" recommendation from the House Committee under the chairmanship of Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh; it goes to the floor of the Assembly tomorrow for a vote; the bill will provide that by July 1, 1970 all cities in the State who are contracting with the Public Employees Retirement System would have to amend their contracts to provide half pay re- tirement at age 50; the other provision of the bill would provide that members contribution would be a flat 9% of payroll (now based upon age at entry into the service) it will result at an increased cost to the City for retirement; the exact figure is not known; local cities, the League of California Cities and the office of PERS were contacted for some idea of the cost; figures have been released showing the cost to cities would approximately double; the California Highway Patrol received this new type of retirement formula last year; their cost rose; the State had to pay prior to the adoption of this type of retirement 15.S5o of payroll; after half pay at 50 provision was 4/22/69 32 .opted the State's share rose to 23.25, an overall increase of 83.07 %; if w- use this same percentage in National City's case, we will experience an in- crease from the City's share of 13.582% of payroll to 24.855% of payroll; applying this percentage against our police and fire payroll this year of $885,000.00+, we would get an additional retirement cost of $99,858.00 or a total of $220,000.00; at our present assessed valuation, this would mean approximately 200 would have to be levied on the ta:c roll to get the $99,858. 00; for the individual employee of the Police and Fire Departments the average rate of contribution is presently 7.41%; under the law as this is written this would be changed to a flat 9%; the average increase would be only 21 %; the City would. be asked to bear an increase of 805:, or 4 times the increase of the employees' share; the proponents of this bill, :vainly the policemen and firemen throughout the State, have presented the bill in such a manner that if you oppose it you are opposing law and order; this is not a question of not supporting your local police and fire; the City wo:.ic5 be placed in a position of amending the contract, a contractual arrangement entered into; we would have nothing to say about it; we would be bearing a disproportionage share cf cost; for this reason the League cf California Cities has recommended the cities oppose the bill; it is not a case of opposing your local police or fire; it's a case of opposing your State Legislature in requiring the City to do something without giving any provision for raising the funds with which to do it; this is what the opposition should be based upon. Mayor Morgan inquired if the State said anything about raising the money to pay this bill. Assis- tant City Manager Parks replied he was sure the State had a lot of ways to raise the money, the least of it being by raising the income tax. Councilman Reid said he was in favor of the bill; the League of California Cities was fighting this but they never came up with the figures that Mr. Parks present- ed; the Sheriffs, Marshalls and Highway Patrol have it. Councilman Hogue stated rather than completely oppose this, he would rather the Council suggest the bill be changed so that the employee pays a higher percent into retire- ment to compensate for some of the cost. Assistant City Manager Parks said last year in November a law became effective to provide half pay for retire- ment at age 50 for police and fire; two things were different: (1) it is optional with the City to amend the contract to provide for this and (2) just as Councilman Hogue suggested, the percentage is based on the age of the em- ployee at entry into the system; it retains the same features we have now with the only additional thing being the age is dropped to half pay at 50; the City and employee bear a closer proportionate cost of the increase; a bare hand full of cities in the State (perhaps less than 3;) have their contract to take this optional system. Mayor Morgan stated the Council should go on record of opposing this bill; whenever the State passes such bills which will cost our City $100,000.00, they should make provisions to pay it. Councilman Hogue said he would. like the Council to vote to oppose it but to recommend further study to determine if a system could_ be worked out for all employees to receive this benefit. Mayer Morgan asked if Councilman Hogue would go along with opposing the bill now then they could. wore out something the Coun- cil would prefer. Councilman Camacho said if they were going to consider one of their services, the City employees in general should be considered; they could not afford.. this type of program now. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Council oppose Item No. 1 which they -:ust talked about (the police and firemen retirement age program) as we have opposed and continue to oppose. Councilman Colburn said the reason the policemen and firemen have been singled out is because of their occupation; he would concur the safety services differ from other City employees; i-t was not fair for the State to put our City in a position (as they already have in so many cases) to levy taxes against us for services which we should be able to negotiate on our own grounds. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colbu.rn, Hogue, Morgan. Mays: Reid. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the re- maining seven items be approved as the City Manager's recommendation states. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER CSBURN said he had another list of bills... Moved by Hogue, seconded by Coeburn, the City Manager's recommendation on these fourteen bills be approved.. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/22/69 33 -_TY MANAGER CS3J2.i1 outlined a controversy which has arisen between the Fony League and the Softball League and the Park & Recreation Department over use of the ball nark. Stanley Korgie, 2012 Valle Vista Avenue, President, National City Pony League, and George Weber, 836 D Avenue, were present and presented their views. Director of Parks & Recreation 1.'aley stated the crux of the matter in this particular case was whether the City has control of City facil- ities or whether permit groups have control; they have the situation here the Pony League Field is not available for other uses simply because on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Saturday it is used for Pony League play; if it isn't available at other times for City programs, then they are establishing a dangerous precedent; for example, they have a swim club and they might tell them to get out of the swimming pool; this is a matter of principal here in- volving who is going to schedule these facilities. Walt Whittemore, 6127 Roberts Drive, San Diego, representing the softball league, was present and gave his views. There was rebuttal on both sides. Mayor Morgan moved the problem be turned over to the City Manager and let him work it out to the best interest of all parties. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Cclburn, this be left in the hands of Director of Parks & Recrea- tion Maley and if the field is available and if Mr. Maley feels he can main- tain the field in a presentable manner that the softball league be allowed to use the field. Councilman Reid said if this was approved he would like to see it on a trial basis. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MIi4C3JE reported receipt of the 1;67-68 Annual Report of the State Board of Equalization which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MIAOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Rear Admiral Charles Tighe, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, llth Coast Guard District, in regard to a symposium on the development of waterways, ports and harbors May 7th, Long Beach. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The PLANNING CO(NMISSICi1 recommendation the application for Zone Change No. Z-54 to amend the Zoning Ordinance relating to the use of residential struc- tures as commercial, manufacturing or industrial use or as an assembly build- ing be set for public hearing (recommended hearing date, May 27th). Moved by Cclburn, seconded by Hogue, the zone change be set for public hearing and the Planning Commission's recommendation be taken under consideration at that time. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKNAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation the postponement of the installation of permanent ,paving for one-half of the street width at the NE corner of B Avenue and 12th Street be granted subject to the applicant's depositing with the City Treas:xer a sum equal to the City Engineer's estimate of the costs of the improvement prior to occupancy and/or final inspection by the .Building Inspector. Mrs. Stockman recommended, if Council desired, the property owner enter into a covenant running with the land, that he would not prctest the installation of improvements under the 1911 Act, whether initiated by the property owner or the City Council, and that he would install improvements when all of the rest of the improvement act is undertaken on this project. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the application be approved with the stipulations stated by the Director of Planning that were discussed in the Pre -Council meeting which had to do with a covenant running with the land instead of the deposit. Mayor Morgan inquir- ed if this was on 12th Street. Councilman Colnurn said on 12th and B. Civil Engineer Associate Newberry said his department recommended if this was grant- ed that the applicant pave the alley; the City has nc ordinance at the present time that requires paving an alley; this has been discussed with the applicant and he is willing to do this if he gets these other items. Mayor Morgan stated he was in favor of the applicant putting up money on 8 Avenue; this is the only way to get permanent streets. Councilman Reid inquired how long they could hold the applicant's money. tir. Newberry said that would complicate things as there was nothing planned yet for the street; also, it has the old type curb returns; if they were going to improve the street they would tear out the curb returns and put in the larger radius curbs. Councilman Colburn stated the motion would take care of 8 Avenue as scon as the City or the pro- perty owners decide they want a full street; a project was just finished which 4/22/69 34 argued against; this process is still encouraged and is available: anyone in town who lives on a dirt or unpaved street who puts in their curbs and sidewalks on bc•th sides of the street will get a free street and it is just an oil street. Motion to approve the application with stipulations stated by the Director of Planning carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOC;G AN recommended Agenda Item C under the Planning Commission Report (Recommendation in regard to installation of 7' chain link fence within the Redevelopment Area - oral report) be stricken from the Agenda for further study between the property owner and the staff. STUDENT PLANNING DIRECTOR MARGARET MOURNIAN read an item stating in coopera- tion with the City Manager, Director of Parks and the Planning Director, San Diego Gas & Electric Company has arranged an exterior flood lighting demon- stration of Civic Center which will be presented directly following the ad- journment of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting tonight; the approximate installation cost for the lighting would be $4,000.00 and opera- tion cost would be 120 per hour. COUNCILMAN CCL3URN stated two or three weeks ago he made a motion regarding the possibilities of 1911 Acts on all unimproved National City streets and in- quired what action had been taken. City Manager Osburn stated a survey was made of all streets not now surfaced and it loo:cs like there are about thirty- eight blocks; cf this area there are fifteen blocks that are being held out at the request of the freeway; they are now studying to determine which streets now have a 1911 Act on them; many of them are being worked on at this time; there are not actually many outside of the freeways. MAYOR MORGAN announced bias would be opened tomorrow (April 23) at 3:00 on everything west of Highland Avenue, south cf lath Street down to 24th Street and down to D. The CITY TREASURER'S Financial Statement for the month ending March 31st, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. STUDENT DIRECTOR OF URBAN REDEVELOPMENT BUDDY MORRIS (1837 I Avenue) thanked the Council on behalf of Mr. Jensen, the Senior Class and himself for letting them have Student in _Government Day. MAYOR MORGAN recognized Chamber of Commerce President Pete Storton, Library Board of Trustees Chairman Thelma Hollingsworth and Chamber of Commerce Execu- tive Secretary Edith Sherman. Motion to close the meeting carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at :50 p.m. MAYOR; CIS' ATTEST: r!ATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/22/69