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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY CCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CIT'.', CALIFORNIA
June 17, 1 S'
The regular meeting cf 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.
ADMINISTRATI'JE OFFICIALS present: McLean, Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engineer
Newberry, Osburn, Stockman, Watts.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn
followed with invocation by the Rev. John French, Minister of Youth, First
Baptist Church.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the minutes cf the regular meeting of
June loth be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUJE stated he received telephone calls from business people who
were upset over markings and turn lanes on 8th Street; he told them he had
seen no plans and they were worrying over rumors; such plans should be re-
ferred to the Traffic Safety Committee and then brought before Council. 'lice
Mayor Reid said he had heard similar rumors. moved by Reid, seconded by
Hogue, no markings be painted on 8th Street until plans are prepared by the
Engineering Department and a meeting is held with the people en 8th Street
for the purpose of reviewing and perhaps altering the plans. Councilman Col -
burn suggested the plans be prepared as quickly as possible as the improve-
ment of 8th Street will be completed in July and if they are to be reviewed
by the Traffic Safety Committee (regular meeting second Wednesday) the plans
should be on the Council agenda next week. Mayor Morgan said some of the
Chamber members were running way ahead on this. City Manager Osburn said
apparently he caused this situation; he had Engineering prepare plans which
were taken to the Streets and Highways Committee of the Chamber; the plans
were not final; the plans were not presented to Council and other plans are
in preparation now. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported on the meeting of the sub -committee of the Bridge
Opening Ceremonies Committee in regard to floral decorations for the luncheon;
the Committee was advised that Chula Jista's, Imperial Beachtsi, and National
City's official flowers were net plentiful at this time cf year and it was
recommended the San Diego flower (carnation) be used exclusively for the dec-
orations, National City's share of the cost to be $300.00. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid., the $300.00 cost for decorations be approved. Councilman
Hogue recommender it be laid over a week to enable the City Manager tc con-
tact local orchid growers to see if they could provide orchids. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Morgan, it be tabled for one wee.. Motion to table carrie''
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camachc, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nay:
Reid.
COUNCILMAN CAMACHO announced arrangements were completed for a ballgame
between Tecate and National City youngsters; the game will be at El Toycn
Park after which the Tecate team will be taken tc Las Palmas Pool for swimming
and a picnic.
COUNCILMAN CAMACHO commended Mayor Morgan for his handling of the Border
Cities Conference meeting Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, stating he did
an outstanding job and should be thanked for it.
MAYOR IMORGAN recommended the appointment of Mrs. Lillis Hlawatsch, 1233 East
30th Street, to the Library Board of Trustees for a full term. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Reid, Mrs. Hlawatsch be appointed to the Library Board.
Councilman Hogue said he favored it if she served a part -term only; other
citizens should be given the opportunity to participate on committees. Mayor
Morgan stated the library addition is under construction and it is important
she be re -appointed. Councilman Colburn stated the library addition is under
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contract and can not be changed by the Library Scar.; he has
to advise the Council when appointments are to be made; this
done. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue.
asked the Mayo.7
has not been
Camacho, Reid,
MAYOR MORGAN congratulated Ione Minogue, Unit Chairman, and Tire Hinchey,
Campaign Chairman, and all other members of the N.C. Unit of the American
Cancer Society, for their hard work which resulted in achieving over 200 of
their goal for the year.
MAYOR MORGAN complimented Joe and Ione Minogue for their handling of the
arrangements for the two day Border Cities Conference.
E. H. ALSDORF, 2105
ious comments about
made; a good street
Street to Eastbound
(both from National
J Avenue, was present and said he was amused by the prev-
the markings to be painted cn 3th Street; a mistake was
was torn up when all that had to be done was to open 8th
traffic only and to open Plaza Blvd. to Westbound traffic
to Highland).
RUBEN RUBIO, 1725 Cleveland Avenue, was present anc7 stated for the last year
he has not attended Council meetings; he stayed home and enjoyed his grandson;
he could not sit back while the anti -poverty groups attack the City. Mr.
Rubio said he received a mailing from the "Citizens Committee for Responsible
Government" which he thought was prepared by some of the employees of the
anti -poverty program and possibly even the paper it was printed on came from
the federally funded office. Mr. Rubio said San Diegc people came to National
City and said they wanted to help the poor people of National City and re-
quested Council aid them in obtaining free office space as a contribution to
the program; the Community Action Council is made up of people of National
City who know the local problems and they are being attacked by MAAC (Mexican
American Advisory Council); the CAC is responsible to MAAC which is made up
of people from San Diegc. Mr. Rubio continued h2 would like to see MAAC
"kicked cut" of National City and control given to the CAC; MAAC was removed
from San Ysid.ro and Vista. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Rubio's
comments andrequest be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for
report as to the action the Council might take. Councilman Hogue said what
the Council needs to do is to sit down with people from both agencies and
listen to their viewpoints; if there is basis for Mr. Rubio's concern, the
Council should be concerned. Mr. Rubio sggested contacting Mr. Azhocar of
CAC and the San Diego office of MAAC. Councilman :-iogue said he would like tc
understand the goals and achievements of both groups. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the six resolutions to be presented be read
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9354, "A RESOLUTION CPPOSIAG IraFLATIC;1," was read in fo.11 on
request of Councilman Colburn. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Reso-
lution be adopted. Councilman Hogue stated he was against inflation but
thought the Resolution should contain a statement of appreciation for the
administration's efforts to curb inflation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION i`d0. 855, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD CF CONTRACT (Harbison Avenue
between loth Street and Plaza Boulevard, Assessment District No. 160)," Moved.
by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
RESOLUTION '10. •356, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE REDfiVELCPi4IWT AGENCY OF THE CITY CF NATIONAL CITY AND THE FIRM OF
O'MELVENY & MYE.RS, BOND CONSULTANTS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. :SS7, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF Ii1TENTIOW TO VACATE AND
CLOSE CERTAIN PCRTIONS CF "3" AVENUE AND 2317.r'`STREET." Moved by Reid, second-
ed by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION MO. :D58, "RESOLUTION A?PROVING S7ECI IC :FLAN FOR THE JEJELOR+SE ::
CF EL TOYOII :'F.:Z:;." i+ieved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the two ordinances to
be presented be by title. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. , "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance
of the City of National City, to establish Tourist, Commercial, Recreation
Planned Development Zone."
ORDINANCE NO. , "an ordinance amending the Municipal Code providing for
regulation of drivers of for -hire vehicles."
BILLS AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $23,51:.27
Traffic Safety 8,531.73
Capital Outlay 15,041.92
Park 5,501.:3
Retirement 16,9949.33
Special Street 5,144. 6
Trust and Agency 100.00
Drainage 343.00
Sewer 1,585.,
Civic Center 3,305.75
Total $61,527.52
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants
drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND CITY ENGINEER in regard to traffic con-
gestion at Freeway I-5 Southbound off -ramp and 24th Street and reporting the
Division of Highways is to install a traffic signal was presented. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER CSBiRN said he was to report in regard to possible City partici-
pation in the cost of transportation of National City members of the Youth
Symphony Orchestra to San Moritz; he learned there were at least three Nation-
al City members, not two as had been reported. Mr. Csburn said he would like
time to complete his study and would have his report on the Agenda for next
week.
CITY MANAGER C53tJRN reported, in regard to the appointment of two councilmen
to meet with representatives of the County .'soars of Supervisors, councilmen
from other cities and city managers to discuss equity of taxation and pro-
vision of services in San Diego County (as out'_ine5 in the letter from Super-
visor Scheidle which was on the 6/10/69 Agenda), he would recommend the
appointment of Councilman Camacho and Vice Mayor Raid. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Colburn, the recommended appointments be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON TRANSFER CF OFF -SALE SEER AND WINE license
by Ismael I. and Anita I. Cota and the Southland Corporation (co -licensee),
dba 7-Eleven Store #470-011, 702 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Camacho, it be filed. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining:
Morgan.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON TRANSFER OF ON -SALE GENERAL (public eating
place) license by James P. Jenkins, dba Club 21, 2105 National Avenue (one
owner's name being deleted from license) was presented. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, it be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
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UsIC.NAL APPLICATION FOR Old -SALE BE3R license 6-;i Adele M. and Mariano R.
Duarte, d'oa La Adelita, 321 Highland Avenue any police Chief Cagle's recomme::--
dation the application be protested unless issued under three conditions (no
live entertainment, no bar installed or maintainer;, the sale of alcoholic
beverages be incidental to the sale of food) were presented. Moved. by Hogue,
it be filed. Died for lack of second. Move:, by Colburn, seconded by Camachc,
it be protested unless issued under the three conditions recommended by Police
Chief Cagle. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn,
Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan.
THE REQUEST CF GALEN H. DCDDS, 7ice ?resident, 3ta.:c1 Corporation to operate
Valet Parking Service at the PLEASURE, 730 National Avenue, effective June
12, 1S6', daring the hours 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. was presented. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be presented by title only. City
Manager Osburn said the report from Traffic Safety Committee was not back yet.
Motion and second withdrawn. City Attorney picLean stated Council requested
an ordinance permitting Valet Parking, it was adopted and is now in effect;
it provides for a report from the Traffic Safety Committee to the Council
and that report has not been made. Councilman Co+_bdrn.said the Traffic Safety
Committee should have been notified of the req..est so they could have consid-
ered it at their last meeting; he would rather see the Council approve the
Valet Parking and refer it to the Committee for report. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, the Council authorize the ethanol Corporation to operate
Valet Parking in two spaces before the PLEASURE CLUB and the Chief of Police
be notified so he can work out the necessary sips to be installed. Carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid,
Morgan.
COMMUNICATION from City Manager Osburn in regard to PROGRESS REPORT, SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL AIRPORT SYSTEM STUDY AND FLAN and a communication from
the Southern California Association of Governments requesting information for
the Airport Study were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING of June llth were presented..
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations in the minutes be
approved and the minutes be filed. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry request-
ed Item f be read aloud and discussed ("f. Regarding the left turn lanes on
8th Street upon completion of widening, it wasrovedthat we leave 8th Street
where there are no left turn refuge lanes or additional red curbing. Ques-
tion called for: have City Management or Engineering take a count and see
how backlogged the traffic becomes due to no left turn lanes. Carried by
unanimous vote.") Council agreed approval of the recommendations of the
minutes would not :wean red curbing or ether mars nos would be painted on 3th
Street until the study was made after the street was completed and approved
by Council. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER CS3URN reqest:_ng a Finance Committee meeting
Wednesday, June 18th, at 4:00 p.m. was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous
vote. Vice Mayor Reid, Chairman, Finance Ccramittee, called a meeting for
Wednesday, .tune l8th, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIOiN FROM FRAM:', J. SARN, 3240 Trumbull Street, San Diego, reqdesting
exchange of a small parcel of City owned pro erty adjacent to his property
at 1443 G Avenue for a 20' street dedication for the widening and extension
of G Avenue was presented. City Manager Osbdrn explained that although Mr.
Sarn specified a 20' street dedication, it was a 30' street dedication.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted including the 30'
street dedication. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES R. CROWELL, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL Ei-
PLOYESS ASSOCIATION, in regard to revisions to the present employee group
medical policy was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended it be held
over as other proposals are to be submitted. Moved by Hogue, seconded by
Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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i4INUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of June 9tn were presented. Order-d
filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY 30ARD meeting of June llth were
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
LIST OF CITY PERSONNEL attending the 21ST ANNUAL INSTITUTE ON GOVERNMENT, San
Diego State College, June 12th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous
vote. City Manager Osburn said personnel records of the participants would
indicate their attendance.
A list of employees eligible for step increases (approved by department head
and City Manager) were presented as follows: Marie E. Singleton, Police
Department; Chesley D. Manock, Glenn E. Thomas, Building and Housing Depart-
ment; Bobby M. East, Public Works Department; and Henry W. Shelton, Fire
Department. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the step increases be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION from City Manager Osburn filing four items (1. Agreement
dated 6/9/69 between the City and Alfred V. Roberts and John Wilhelm to widen
and grade Plaza Boulevard between Hoover and Highland Avenues; 2. May 8th
letter from Samuel Weinstein, Assistant Regional Administrator, HUD, enclosing
fully executed contract for Grant for Urban Beautification and Improvement,
Calif. B-121 (g); 3. Letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated June
3rd showing water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 5/31 and average
monthly water deliveries to member agencies through 5/31; and 4. State Com-
pensation Insurance Fund insurance policy No. 10429-69 and policy declarations
attached thereto) with the City Clerk was presented. No council action re-
quired.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the opening of sealed bids for the beautification
of El Toyon Park was postponed to June 26th and recommended the Council meet-
ing of June 24th be adjourned to June 27th or 30th for the purpose of award-
ing the contract.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from County Tax Collec-
tor Jones enclosing copy of a newspaper in which the first publication of
"Notice of Intent to Deed" appears (National City parcels included in publi-
cation) and recommended it be referred to the Engineering Department. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Engineering Department.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR for the month
ended May 31, 1969 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pend-
ing litigation. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.
MAYOR MORGAN called the meeting back to order at 8:45 p.m. Council members
present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None.
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's recommendation to
buy a 201 strip of land (adjacent to 21st Street)and the house on the proper-
ty known as 713 East 21st at a price of $8,000.00 from the owners Jesus and
Esperanza Partida be approved. Vincent Partida, 713 East 21st Street, was
present and asked about the remainder of the property. Mayor Morgan assured
him Jesus and Esperanza Partida would retain ownership. *Carried -y vnanimorF
vote,
*Corrected by Council action at 7/15/69 meeting.
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Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan±-
mous vote. The meeting closed at 8:49 p.m.
City Clerk
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City of/ Natiopal City, is
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at
the regular meeting of June 24, 1969.
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II Correction as noted below.
Mayor, ity o National City, Calif.
Corrected by City Council on July 15, 1969
Vote on motion tc approve the City Engineer's recommendation to buy a 20'
strip of land (adjacent to 21st Street) and the house on the property known
as 713 East 21st at a price of $8,000. from the, owners Jesus and Espexanza
Partida was carried by unanimous vote.
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