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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MyEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATION?AL CITY, CALIFORNIA
May 27, 1959
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 present: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, McLean,
Osburn, Stockman, Watts.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn fol-
lowed with invocation by the Reverend Reginald 3erry, First Congregational
Church.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of May
20, 1969 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he received two communications: one was dated May
9th, found on his desk today and must have been put there this morning or
yesterday afternoon, and another dated May 19th; the one dated May 9th was
received in sufficient time because it refers to activities being held Friday
but the one dated May 19th refers to activities being held today which he was
unable to attend because of not being informed in time; he was sure there was
plenty of time for this information to be distributed to the Council members.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the report that came from the City Mana-
ger's office entitled, "A Study of Periodic Medical Examinations," made under
the direction of former Assistant City Manager Parks be referred to the Financrr
Committee for study and approval or disapproval. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated it was time they took aggressive action on the weed
abatement ordinance; they should start on a weed abatement amendment; there
are people who are upset about weeds growing close to their businesses and
residences. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager if that would be his recom-
mendation on the youth. City Manager Osburn said that was a part of it;
there will be some 50 - 60 young people here the latter part of next week;
also the Fire Department is starting their annual weed abatement program.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked what the obligation was of the City Police concerning
accidents on private parking lots such as the ?laza, Alpha Beta, etc.; if
there is an accident on private parking lots, what action does the police
take or what can they do. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to give the
Council a report.
DAVID WIGNALL, 2819 E. llth Street, was present and commented on traffic haz-
ards at 8th Street and Arcadia Place. Mr. Wignall stated when he took the
original petition around it stated not just the 1511 Act was wanted by the
people; they also said they wanted the red curbing; when Council voted for
the petition they voted for the whole petition and not just part of it; they
passed it when they passed the whole petition the first time and then they
turned around and voted it (restrictive parking) down the second time; the
second vote was illegal.
EDITH SHERMAN, MANAGER, NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, was present and
presented each Council member a miniature National City flag (for sale at the
Chamber office) and a copy of their new National City book available at no
charge.
CARLIE MEYER, CITY LIBRARIAN, 252 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, was present and
said according to the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 20th, she
believed the Council wanted an explanation of an item which she submitted for
the Agenda; this item was the proposed bill submitted by Assemblyman Wadie
Deddeh to raise the applicable taxes which could be levied for the library
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—tom 32C to 40C; this is a necessary item to the Library as they have their
new addition going in and their expenses have risen during the last 10 - 15
years; because of the new addition their utility bill will be about twice what
it presently is; it is impossible, without cutting services, to man the wing
with the present staff; they would have to close at least two nights a week in
order to do that; the price of books within the past 10 - 15 years has risen
almost $3.00 for the average book; there have been proposed cuts in Title I
and Title II funds; Title I funds are for services to library areaswhich are
underprivileged so far as Library services are concerned; we are cooperating
with the rest of the Serra System in a demonstration project which was origi-
nally supposed to last two years. and which will extend reference services to
the libraries in Imperial Valley which are badly in need of some sort of coop-
eration with us because their facilities are so inadequate; in order to do this
each participating library has received from Title I funds this year $5,000.00
to be used for reference materials; if this proposed cut comes through this
will be a 50% cut in the funds; many systems will be out of funds entirely
because it usually happens that the largest systems get the most money; the
Title II funds are the Library Services & Construction Act; this has been pro-
posed to be completely eliminated which means there can be no Federal or State
help with any new library construction being proposed; we are fortunate in
that we did use local funds for our construction; we will have to rely almost
exclusively on local funds to maintain this educational institution; we will
not be able to rely on the State Government nor Federal Government. Miss
Meyer said she wrote to Assemblyman Deddeh explaining National City's situa-
tion and sent a telegram to Assemblyman Tom Hem, talked with the State Librari-
an and with the Executive Officer of CLA, all of whom are supporting this bill;
it has now passed the Assembly and must now go to the Senate and from there to
the Governor; this is why she feels it is necessary this be reconsidered by
the Council because in recent Library surveys National City has the least per-
sonnel of all of the participating libraries; this does not mean they would
immediately take 40C out of every $100.00; it only means they were in a desper-
ate situation now and do need a little more.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following twelve resolutions be pre-
sented by title. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9830, RESOLUTION RELEASING REESTRICTICNS (1837 'O' Avenue)."
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9831, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES CF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Arcadia Place and Pleasant Lane, Assessment District No.
169)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Council-
man Colburn stated in adopting resolutions pertaining to 1911 Acts, the law
allows only the petition; any side benefits they might want (such as a new
park or curbs painted red because of a traffic problem) has no bearing legally
on a 1911 Act. City Attorney McLean said the effect of the petition, as we
prepare the petitions here, is this: if they are signed by 61% of the proper-
ty owners, the petition waives the hearing on the Debt Limitation and Majority
Protest Act; it is up to the Council as the legislative body to decide what
work will be done and how it will be assessed. Councilman Colburn said if any
or all of the signers of the petition feel the reason they signed it was bases
on the suggestion the curb be painted red for a particular traffic problem,
they still have an opportunity to protest the project. City Attorney McLean
said that was correct; they have a right to be heard at the hearing on the Res-
olution of Intention and at the hearing to confirm the assessment. Motion to
adopt the resolution carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9832, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AMID SPECIFICATIONS (ARCADIA
PLACE AND PLEASANT LANS, Assessment District No. 16(;)." Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9833, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION(Arcadia Place and Pleasant Lane,
Assessment District No. 169)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Reso-
lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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,k2SOLUTION NO. 9334, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIN1 EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE F
CLOSE A PORTION OF 23RD STREET." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resc•
lution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 9835, "RESOLUTION OF COMMEi'DATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH
RECOGNITION AWARD (Patrick Kojima)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan present-
ed the MYRA trophy to Patrick Kojima who was to have custody of the trophy
for a week after which time it would be on display in the Civic Center trophy
case. The Mayor introduced Dr. Kojima, Patrick Kojima's father.
RESOLUTION NO. 9836, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUI:REi•iENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF
CURBS, GUTTER AND SIDEWALKS (2803 Lincoln Court)." Moved by Colburn, second-
ed by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9837, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 962 (Zone Variance No. Z-66, Reduction in Rear Yard Setback, 136 Valva
Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9838, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 962 (Zone Variance No. Z-67, Reduction in Rear Yard Setback, 2542 E. 2nd
Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 983S, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PRESENTATION OF WARRANTS FOR
PAYMENT." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9840, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE
(Addition to Public Library)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Reso-
lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTIOiN NO. 9841, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR SERRA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM." Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Communications from the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH requesting aid in obtaining
legislation to prohibit oil exploration and production on State and Federal
tide and submerged lands adjacent to the coast of California between the
northerly City limits of Newport Beach and the Mexican border and the CITY
MANAGER'S report regarding the Newport Beach resolution, were presented.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the report and resolution be filed. Coun-
cilman Colburn said he hoped Council would consider supporting their request;
he did not think the finances of our country are so the oil (if there is any
off the San Diego coast area) is necessary and he would hate to experience
the resulting ugliness as well as the possibility of the Santa Barbara condi-
tion; he hoped the maker of the motion would consider instead of filing to
authorize the City Attorney to draw a similar resolution. Motion to file the
report and resolution carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn.
A communication from CINDY GIBSON and LORI ANN WATTS expressing appreciation
for the honor shown them (winners of MYRA), was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
A communication from the FIRE CHIEF recommending approval of the public fire-
works display in Kimball. Park July 3-4, 196S which will be co -sponsored by
the National City Lions Club and the City of National City and will be con-
ducted by the San Diego Fireworks Company, was presented. Moved by Reid,
seconded by Hogue, this item be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
The HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE USE OR CONVERSION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
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iC A COMMERCIAL, MANUFACTURING, INDUSTRIAL OR ASSEMBLY USE was held at this
time. Deputy City Clerk Fasig stated the Certificate of Publication was on
file and the Planning Commission recommendation (the attached amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance relating to the use of residential structures as an
assembly building or commercial, manufacturing or industrial use be approved
and recommended to the City Council) and proposed amendment were attached to
the Agenda. Director of Planning Stockman said the public hearing was on an
amendment to the zoning ordinance which would define a dwelling unit and an
assembly building and would also set up the criteria for the Planning Comm-
ission to work with property owners to convert a residential structure, chang-
ing architectural design and the proposed land development for commercial
usage in a commercial zone; it would also give the City Council the right up-
on recommendation of the Planning Commission to permit a residential structure
in the proper zone to be converted to an assembly building such as a church
or gathering place; it would give the Council and Planning Commission rights
to work with the property owners to prepare for traffic increase and parking
problems; in both cases it would give the Planning Commission and the City
Council the right to take under consideration architectural design of the
structure; the vote was unanimous with four members present and one vacancy
on the commission. Councilman Hogue said he didn't think they should contin-
ue using what appears to be a residence for a business establishment; the
reason he suggested this was the fact that if someone wants to use a residence
for some other purpose than to live in, the appearance should be changed so
that it does not appear as a residence; he thought this would upgrade the
appearance of the City. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and it be referred to the proper authorities for fur-
ther processing. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION recommending a free
swim program be established from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on either Tuesdays or
Thursdays (or both days) throughout the summer season, was presented. Moved
by Colburn, the recommendation be denied. Motion died for lack of second.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the recommendation be approved. Council-
man Camacho said Tuesdays and Thursdays were slow and he thought the young-
sters who could not afford to pay should be given an opportunity to use the
pool. Councilman Hogue said they were not deciding whether or not it was one
or two days; he was for this but before he voted for it he would like to know
the guidelines to be used; before deciding on this they should have Director
of Parks & Recreation Maley tell them what his ideas were regarding what
children he would let swim on these days; it may come to the point where they
open it up for all children on these two days. City Manager Osburn said this
was in response to a request last fall by Council asking if it was possible
to open the pool for a free swim for some of the children who couldn't afford
it; whether or not they could afford it would be very hard to determine; it
would be almost impossible to administer a program of this sort; if Council
desired, they could go ahead and open it up and if they do run into problems
they could restrict it to age groups such as ages 6 - 10 on Tuesdays and 10 -
14 on Thursdays. Councilman Hogue said he thought City Manager Osburn was
right; they should open it up for all children making no difference as to
what the income was if the City could stand the tax strain. Mayor Morgan
asked if they could open this up and if they had problems could they be solve'
at a later date. City Manager Osburn replied they could. Councilman Colburn
said he was against the motion because as it stands it is open to everyone
and he did not think National City was in a position to open for a free swim
for everyone; they were talking about the whole County who could reach the
area; the service clubs of National City could find underprivileged children
who could be sponsored on a particular swim night. Councilman Hogue asked to
have the motion read back. Deputy City Clerk Fasig said the motion was "the
recommendation be approved." Councilman Hogue said there was nothing in the
motion that said whether or not it would be one night or two nights. Council-
man Camacho said he would include both days in his motion. Included in seco,..
Councilman Hogue inquired if the motion would allow all children to swim
these two days. Mayor Morgan said it meant they would be open for all child
ren if they wanted to swim between 4:00 and 5:00 on these days. City Manage..
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Osburn said they could separate them by age or have girls in one day and bc.,
the next. Motion to approve the recommendation on both days carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn-
A communication from the UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, giving the
proposed schedule of the industrial wastes monitoring program, was presented.
City Manager Osburn stated this relates to the schedule for running a chemi-
cal analysis; there is a $50.00 charge on each of the inspections; he recom-
mended the City pay the $50.00 for inspection from the Sewer Service Fund; if
there is a violation, the one making the violation would have to pay the
$50.00. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's and Mr.
Biggs' recommendation be approved. Councilman Colburn inquired if the compan-
ies listed were the only ones felt necessary to be checked. City Manager
Osburn replied yes, San Diego had been doing this and they feel these are the
only ones who would be dropping chemicals into the sewerage system. Council-
man Colburn inquired if the $50.00 per sample was per company and not per item
listed against the company. City Manager Osburn said that was correct.
Councilman Colburn inquired what the total annual cost was. City Manager
Osburn replied they had tentatively budgeted $3,000.00. Councilman Colburn
inquired what happens if a company was found in violation. City Manager Os -
burn replied the City would receive a report from the City of San Diego re-
garding this and then bill the company for $50.00; we send each company that
comes in which looks suspicious (to our Building Department), to the City of
San Diego to get a clearance to dump into the sewer system; they know what
they can and cannot dump into the system before they go into business; there
have been accidential spills where they had to wash it down the sewer system
and in this case the City of San Diego would apply the penalty, if there is
one. Councilman Colburn said in other words, this was an additional $3,000.00
it would cost the City because these people might make a mistake now and then;
you might call this our policing protection. Councilman Colburn inquired if
there was room for an increase in their business licenses or any other possi-
bility to offset that cost. City Manager Osburn said there was nothing al-
though 25% of their water bill is paid as a sewer service charge. Motion to
approve the recommendation carried by unanimous vote.
Communications from (1) CITY MANAGER regarding Legislative Bulletin dated
May 16, 1969 (Item 1 relates to the resolution from the Town of Emeryville)
and (2) TOWN OF EMERYVILLE asking National City join them by adoption of a
resolution in safeguarding the right of cities to control zoning within their
boundaries, were presented. City Manager Osburn said the League of California
Cities had not taken a definite stand on the first item (SB 839) other than
the fact they are for the double veto; it would allow the Bay Fill Commission
and the cities in which the operation is to take effect to have veto power
over the other decision to put a certain type industry or certain type build-
ing within their jurisdiction; this is the only thing the League has support-
ed yet; he thought the bill will have many changes before finally becoming
law; there is not much we can do regarding it at this time. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
The CITY ATTORNEY stated Agenda Item 6 under New Business (Communication fret
Serra Regional Library System stating Joint Powers Agreement expires 6/30/69
and urging adoption of resolutions by City Councils authorizing City Managers
to sign renewal) had been taken care of.
The CITY ATTORNEY stated Agenda Item 7 under New Business (Statement from
Bird, Fujimoto & Fish, Architects, for professional services in connection
with additions and modifications to existing Public Library - Resolution) haci
been taken care of.
The request of the ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NO. 345, National City, for a licen;
to hold a rummage sale June 5th - 7th in the Benbough furniture building on
Plaza Boulevard, the Business License Clerk's report and the City Treasurer'
recommendation the request be granted, were presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Colburn, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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request of the PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATIO`? OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY to .c:
a rummage sale on June 7th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 2412 B Avenue and a
report from City Treasurer Kerr regarding same, were presented. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous von.-:
A communication from the DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING regarding the re-
quest to move a dwelling structure from 2018 Grove Avenue to 408 E. 15th
Street and recommending the request be granted subject to eight conditions,
was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded. by Reid, the Director of Building
& Housing's recommendation be approved, including all of the conditions.
Councilman Hogue said he was opposed because the building was boarded up and
all areas were not visible for inspection; if these people want these houses
inspected they should tear the boards off the windows and doors and allow the
City inspectors to get inside. Motion to approve the recommendation carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid. Nays: Hogue,
Morgan.
Communications from the DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH VACATION CHURCH
SCHOOL requesting permission to place barricades during Vacation Church School
on C Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June
23rd - June 27th and June 30th - July 3rd and the POLICE CHIEF'S recommenda-
tion the same procedure be followed as in the past (the City provide the
barricades and Church School personnel move them as required), were presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Hogue.
A communication from G. V. ESCALANTE, JR., ESCALANTE'S LIQUOR STORE, request-
ing a fifteen minute parking zone in front of 718 National Avenue, was pre-
sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, this item be referred to the
Traffic Safety Committee. Councilman Camacho asked if the request was for
one parking spot. City Manager Osburn replied Mr. Escalante did not say but
he thought he meant one spot. Mayor Morgan asked when they could get a re-
port back from the Traffic Safety Committee. City Manager Osburn said there
will be another week before their meeting; he would get this to them tomorrow.
Councilman Colburn suggested the City Manager contact the Chairman of the
Traffic Safety Committee informing him in advance this item will be on their
agenda and he might be able to appoint someone to check with Mr. Escalante
to ascertain the intent of his request. Mayor Morgan said he would like them
to also study two fifteen minute parking spaces in this location; there are
several businesses there. Motion to refer this item to the Traffic Safety
Committee carried by unanimous vote.
An application for refund of a $25.00 performance bond by MARCELO C. BALAGTAS,
703 F Avenue, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented. Moved
by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the refund be approved. Carried by the fo11ov'-
ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Non;.
An application for refund of a $25.00 performance bond by JOSE M. CASTRC,
1113 Palm Avenue, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the refund be approved and a warrant
drawn for $25.00. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
A summary of the minutes of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meeting of May 7th,
was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of May 19th, were presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes be filed. City Manager Os -
burn requested a Finance Committee meeting be called. Vice Mayor Reid,
Chairman of the Finance Committee, called a Finance Committee meeting for
May 28th, 4:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, Motion to file the minutes
carried by unanimous vote.
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the minutes of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of May 19th
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of May 21st, were pre-
sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filing four items with the City
Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) Notice of Cancella-
tion of Insurance Policy from Wilshire Insurance Company, Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia, covering Edward E. Muse, DBA: City Cab Company of San Diego, 5104
Nelson Street, San Diego, California; (2) Notice of Cancellation of Insurance
Policy from Wilshire Insurance Company, Los Angeles, California, covering
Carnation Cab Co., Inc., 753 loth Street, Imperial Beach, California, effec-
tive May 10, 1969; (3) Two Certificates of Insurance from Parks & Company,
5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California, covering Carnation Cab Company,
Inc., 753 loth Street, Imperial Beach, California, Policy Nos. CA 43-48-08
and XGL 10-17-11; (4) Certificate of Insurance from Anderson Insurance Agency,
207 Garrett Ave., Chula Vista, California, covering Star News Publishing
Company, Inc. et al, 429 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, California, Policy No.
SMP 130745 effective 6/1/68.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to enter into a contract with the
State for a population estimate, the cost not to exceed $500.00; if it is
not to the City's benefit he will back out of it. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Hogue, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from the County of
San Diego regarding the use of the National School building; they have been
in conference with the County Counsel anc feel if National City will sign an
agreement with the School District we could use the building as a food dis-
tribution center; we could in turn sign a sub -agreement with St. Matthew's
Church to use the building; the reason for this is in case they want to let
the building out, they would have to go out to bid on the use of it; he just
received the communication this afternoon; a copy of it has gone to the
National School District, St. Matthew's Church, the MAAC in National City anc
the EOC of National City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, this item be
put on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Colburn
said he would also appreciate a report from the City Attorney to make sure
everything was legal. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice yesterday, dated May 9th,
that the VFW Post 4530 and the American Legion Post 255 will hold their 18th
Annual Memorial Day Services at La Vista Memorial Park, 32nd and Orange
Streets May 30th, 10:00 a.m. until noon.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN said they had three different programs using young peopl'i
to work on a summer basis; Sweetwater Union High School asked the City to use
some of their senior students on a two hour a day basis; he believed they re-
ferred only to the school year; he recommended the City be prepared to hire
10 or 15 young people for the purpose of giving them some experience in actu.::_
office work; they will try to use two in the equipment and maintenance shop
to give them some experience before they graduate from high school; this
should be relatively low in cost as it is only two hours a day. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation regarding the
three items for the Youth Employment Program be approved. Councilman Camacho
inquired if all these young people would be from National City. City Manager
Osburn said they would. Councilman Hogue inquired about the second program
("The Job Fair sponsored by Mayor Curran of San Diego has requested we use
summer employment for underprivileged youth, and it is my estimation we coulC
use from ten to fifteen of this type as they would be here all day during the
summer. Here again we would have to pay from city funds for the salaries of
these youth.") City Manager Osburn said they had the right to request Naticr
al City young people and on the program with the Neighborhood Youth Corps
(third program) they could request National City young people. Councilman
Hogue said he would not vote for number two until he was sure the ten or
fifteen people they would hire would be from National City. Councilman
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lburn inquired if they had entered into all three programs previously.
City Manager Osburn replied the City had not entered into the Sweetwater Uni-
High School program previously; this is the first year in San Diego for Job
Fair; there will be a large gathering of people at the Community Concourse cn
June 4th; the City will have a representative there and only National City
people will be referred to our representative (who will be doing the hiring).
Motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation carried by unanimous vote.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of the report of the San Diego
County Assessor regarding 8C69-37 Proposed "Lee's Fashions, Inc. Annexation"
to the San Diego County Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 which was on file
in the City Clerk's office; copies were referred to the City Engineer and the
Director of Planning.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from the office
of the Auditor and Controller to all agencies whose Special Assessments will
be collected on the 1969-70 County tax roll regarding procedure for process-
ing Special Assessments and was on file in the City Clerk's office; copies
were referred to the City Manager and City Treasurer.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from the City of
Los Angeles enclosing a copy of the report of the Public, Health and Welfare
Committee recommending the filing of a communicaticn from National City rela-
tive to the control and entrance of minors into Mexico and the narcotics and
dangerous drug problem in California, etc. and was on file in the City Clerk's
office.
A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING regarding the appeal of the
Planning Commission decision relative to the release of monies deposited to
raze a structure at 2785 E. 16th Street and requesting the Council take this
matter under advisement with determination either to uphold the Planning
Commission or refund monies deposited with the City Treasurer (Copies of
communications from the Director of Building and Housing, the City Attorney
and the Progress Construction Company were attached to the Agenda), was pre-
sented. Moved by Hogue, the Council go on record saying since we gave him
permission to build this house if he razed the other building, the older
building be razed. Councilman Colburn inquired if he was recommending the
same as the Planning Commission. Councilman Hogue said he was. Seconded by
Colburn. Mayor Morgan said he thought this item should be referred to Build-
ing and Planning and see if it could be brought up to the standards of a
guest house because they did not know exactly what a guest house was. City
Attorney McLean said the Zoning Ordinance says a guest house is a house that
does not have cooking facilities; the Zoning Ordinance does not state the
guest house is of any certain size or contains any certain number of rooms;
whether or not this building is in fact going to be used as a guest house is
a question that can only be answered by studying the use that it is going to
be put to; there was apparently a statement made by one of the owners that
they have intentions to rent which would be a violation of City law. Council-
man Colburn said we made an agreement with them and if we stick by the agree
ment we will not need to worry about whether or not they are going to use
this for a rental as they stated; if they have anything further to add, their
appearance before the Council would be welcomed. Councilman Camacho said
Council has granted many movings of buildings with certain conditions and to
this date they have not had a report as to whether or not the people complied
with the conditions; he thought they should police these things and a report
be brought to the Council so they would know the obligations have been com-
plied with. Councilman Camacho inquired how many days were given to build
and then to raze the older building. Director of Planning Stockman said no
time limit was placed upon the time he would have to complete his new struc-
ture; the existing building was to be razed within a period of time not to
exceed 60 days from occupancy of the new dwelling; they have been in the new
dwelling approximately a month. Vice Mayor Reid inquired who signed the
agreement. Director of Planning Stockman replied it was signed by the con-
tractor acting as agent for the owner. Vice Mayor Reid inquired if it was
true the owner says he knows nothing about it. Mrs. Stockman said that was
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correct. Vice Mayor Reid said he did net feel they had legal authority tc
place conditions on it until it was referrer back to A.anning and Building.
Carried by the follcwing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan. Nays: Reid.
COUNCILMAN COL3URN said a letter, dated May 13tn, was received from the Pres-
ident cf the National City Municipal Employees Association and inquired if
the letter would be considered in Finance Committee :Meetings. City Manager
Osburn said he thought he mentioned this last week on the agenda; they would
see the Association gets all of its rights under Section 3501.
COUNCILMAN CCLSURA said he received a letter dater. Play 27th from Councilman
William Hogue addressed to the Mayor and City Council; he inquired if it was
the Council's privilege to take action or should it be taken with the Redevel-
opment Agency. Councilman Hogue said he was appointed by the Council and he
was turning in his resignation as a member of the Urban Redevelopment Board;
he was requesting the Council to relieve him from his duty on the Board since
they were the ones who put him there. City Attorney McLean said he was not
prepared to say if this resignation could be carried out. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, this letter be referred to the City Attorney for a report
back to Council at the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Hogue stated
this was an unnecessary action. Councilman Colburn said he had no objection
to accepting the resignation; he would include in the motion they accept Mr.
Hogue's resignation from the Redevelopment Agency and it be referred to the
City Attorney for proper procedure of handling. Seconded by Hogue. Mayor
Morgan said there was a motion on the floor. City Attorney McLean said he
wanted to have an opportunity for a careful evaluation of the question as
ultimately when the renewal project is completed they anticipate selling bonds
and at that time all of the proceedings will be reviewed by our bond counsel;
if the membership of the Redevelopment Agency is found at that late date not
to be properly constituted then they will have done a lot of work and not
have the ability to pay for it. Councilman Colburn said he would leave the
motion as it stands and expect by next week they would be legally advised as
to what method to take. Councilman Hogue read his letter of resignation.
Motion to refer the letter to the City Attorney for a report to Council at
the next regular Council meeting carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Cclburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
The meeting closed at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLBRK
MAYOR, CITi I 'TIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
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