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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 2, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Colburn.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bourcier, Minogue, Civil Engineer Associ-
ate Onley, Osburn, Stockman.
SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed with invocation by the Rev. Reginald Berry, First Congregational
Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 25, 1969 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR MORGAN stated a new street was installed on parts of 7th Street, Q
Avenue and 5th Street; the residents on the street plan to celebrate by
having a "big feed" and dance this Saturday night; they would like to block
off Q Avenue between 5th and 7th from 5:30 to 11:00 and he recommended
Councilts support in this. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
J. F. ALBERTSON, 341 Kenton Avenue, was present and said so far as the 1911
Act improvement on Pleasant Lane was concerned, he was in favor of it; how-
ever, due to the engineering the project was not necessarily an improvement;
it was detrimental to some properties by setting them below street grade;
the Engineering Department was trying to maintain a 14% grade; (Councilman
Colburn arrived) he wanted to go on record as being opposed to the grade
as engineered. Councilman Hogue inquired if the grade had been set on the
street before. City Manager Osburn said to his knowledge this was the first
grade set on this street.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
MAYOR MORGAN stated since all of the Council members were present the
photographer would take their picture. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn,
this be delayed until next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be read by title.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9984, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(Euclid and Ridgeway)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the resolu-
tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9985, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(Palm Avenue)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9986, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET
PURPOSES (Palm Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolution
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9987, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE
(Beautification of E1 Toyon Park)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the
resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 9,208.77
Traffic Safety 858.34
Capital Outlay 23,510.70
Park 1,205.65
Retirement 19,661.65
Gas Tax 2106 8.32
Special Streets 140.00
Trust & Agency 50.00
Sewer 362.94
Civic Center 151.70
Total $55,158.07
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, these bills be paid and warrants
drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn,
Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
REFERRALS
The Agenda listed a report of the City Manager in regard to repair of street
excavations by utility companies. No report was made. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
The Agenda listed a report of the City Engineer in regard to wall, Harbison
Avenue, and permission to advertise. No report was made. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman
Camacho stated Civil Engineer Associate Onley has a report to make on this.
Councilman Hogue called for a vote. Carried by unanimous vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Council considered Phase II of the General Neighborhood Renewal Program
as outlined in the memorandum dated November 25 from the City Engineer, Dir.
of Planning, Dir. of Building & Housing and the Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Osburn recommended they approve the rec-
ommendation of the staff and ask the Planning Commission to initiate the
sone change for this area. Moved by Camacho, the City Manager's recommenda-
tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
An application for person to person transfer of on sale general (bona fide
public eating place) license under the name of CARE LA DAZE, INC., 1441
Highland Avenue (President, Chairman, Director - James W. Thompson; Vice
President, Treasurer - Leo Delgado; Secretary - Gus Pappas), was presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays:
None. Abstaining: Morgan.
A communication from STAR -NEWS PUBLICATIONS in regard to an annual Christmas
and New Year greeting advertisement, was presented. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Camacho, the communication be filed. Second to motion withdrawn.
Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the ad
be taken in the Star -News. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn.
An application for refund of a $25.00 performance bond by MRS. L. G. LOCK,
435 Division Street, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn,
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this requestbe granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
A request from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for City help in regard to Christmas
decorations on 12th Street between National and D Avenue, was presented.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this request be granted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
of November 17, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of Novem-
ber 19, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing four items with the City Clerk
(No Council Action Necessary): (1) Agreement dated November 20, 1969 between
the National School District and the City of National City regarding the use
of the playground at Kimball School; (2) License Bond No. SLR-707 27 02 from
the Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies effective November 21, 1960
covering Milton J. Wershow Company, 1012 South Hill Street, Oceanside,
California, with application for Auction attached; (3) Binding Advice Letter
from Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc., San Diego, covering the South Bay Historical
Society commencing November 6, 1969 and ending December 6, 1969, No. 12176;
(4) Certificate of Insurance from the Canadian Indemnity Company insuring
The Parish of Saint Matthew, 521 East Eighth St., National City, Policy No.
GLA 923894, regarding voluntary distribution of food, was presented.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the General Contractor
on the Library for payment of $37,194.08 less $1,171.26; this has been
approved by the architect and he recommended this be authorized. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBORN stated Director of Parks & Recreation Maley requests
permission to order more fish for the pool; they have now recouped their
initial investment of $500.00; the mortality rate of the fish is dropping;
there are some tests which have not been completed to determine why the fish
have been dying; how many they would order would depend on whether or not
they would get the problems solved; in any case, they would not order more
than 1,000# more fish or $500.00. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn,
Mr. Maley's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the legal advertisement of the County
Tax Collector in regard to the agreement with National City to purchase tax
deeded land which was on file.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented tie Planning Commission recommenda-
tion application for zone change No. C-60 on property located north of
Sweetwater Road in the 3300-3900 blocks be set for public hearing and the
Planning Commission recommendation and the appeal of Macey L. McMillin, Jr.
be taken under consideration at the public hearing; this is to change the
area from an R-1, Single Family Residence Zone, to a Tourist Commercial
Recreation Planned Development Zone. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn,
the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda-
tion the Alpha Detachment from the City of National City for annexation to
the City of San Diego be approved and the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for the necessary resolution. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda-
tion the request of Southland Savings & Loan Association to vacate a portion
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of 35th Street located in Southland Industrial Park Subdivision, Unit No. 2,
be approved subject to the property owner's dedication of land necessary for
the cul de sac. Mrs. Stockman recommended this be referred to the City
Attorney for the necessary resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho,
the City Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated a condition to the approval of the map
of the O. D. Arnold Hills Subdivision was that there be one central TV an-
tenna and reception to all of the houses be placed underground or the
antennae be concealed; the subdivider appealed this and the City Council did
not release him from this requirement; the subdivider placed all of the
television antennae in the ceilings of all of the dewellings; four of the
dwellings have placed above ground antennae on their houses and a petition
has been received indicating they are not receiving good reception and there
is one station they cannot receive at all. Mrs. Stockman stated the Planning
Commission recommended the City Council initiate the necessary legal action
to require the developer. C. D. Arnold & Sons, to provide adequate television
reception within the subdivision as part of the conditions contained in the
subdivision map. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commission
recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Reid, those people
be allowed to use outside antennae until there is cable TV. Motion died for
lack of second.
CIVIL ENGINEER ASSOCIATE ONLEY asked for clarification on Agenda Item XI, 2
as to what the City Manager's recommendation was. Mayor Morgan said it was
to accept the report and go to bid.
The ASSESSMENT HEARIIJG ON THE 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF 8TH STREET, X AVENUE
TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE RAILWAY, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 165, was held
at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication and
Affidavit of Mailing were on file; no protests were received but a letter
was received signed by Donald H. Freeman, 345 East 8th Street, regarding a
window that was damaged by a stone when work was performed; it has since
cracked and had to be replaced; the letter asks for the refund of $152.28.
Civil Engineer Associate Onley asked the letter be referred to the City
Attorney; when a contractor is on the job he is covered completely by insur-
ance; the City Attorney will deny this and refer it to the contractor. Mr.
Onley stated they have no protests. No one was present in this regard.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and it be referred
to the proper authorities for further processing and the letter be referred
to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION N0. 9988, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (8th Street, '_.'
Avenue to Easterly Line of Railway, Assessment District No. 165)," was pre-
sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be read by title.
The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m.
City j f National City, Calif.
City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at
the regular meeting of December 9, 196S.
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Correction as noted below.
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Mayor, Ci`iy National City, California
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