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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 05-13 CC MIN47 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 13, 1969 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: Foster, McLean, Mincgue, Osborn, Stockman, Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn fol- lowed with invocation by Pastor Jim Morrison, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. MAYOR MORGAN welcomed the audience to the meeting and especially the Adult Civics Class of Sweetwater Evening High School and Mr. T. J. Austin, instruc- tor. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1969 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked for a study of an off ramp problem at 24th Street going south; the traffic backs up into the freeway; Chief Cagle or someone should give a recommendation on how they could alleviate the problem. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Councilman Camacho's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the Council to authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors to request them to hold the line as much as they can on a tax raise this year. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue stated he did not know what the County was trying to achieve nor what other burdens they have had to accept and asked for enlightenment as to why they would raise the taxes; it may have been a burden put on them by the State Legislature. Mayor Morgan said the County is talking of raising taxes 260 to 300; every elected official should let the legislators know if they increase taxes they force the counties to raise their taxes; it's time to teal our representatives in Sacramento we don't want anymore of this; however, if it is the County that will be raising our taxes, it is time for us to tell them we are tired of a tax raise. Councilman Hogue said that was just personal opinion; he could not vote for this because he did not know what obligations had been placed on the County; the Mayor was not giving constructive criticism but was just making a political bid about taxes. Councilman Colburn said he would support the letter so long as it was not critical and if it would only ask they hold the line as best they could; he inquired if that was the intent for the letter. Mayor Morgan said it was. Motion to approve the Mayor's recommendation carri- ed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of Milo P. Wood, 2610 K Avenue (Telephone Number: 477-5783), to the Library Board of Trustees to replace George Webster. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommenda- tion Mr. Wood be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees be approved. Councilman Hogue stated he received a letter with today►s date regarding Mr. Milo P. Wood; he did not know the gentleman although he was sure the Mayor selects people he thinks are interested in the City; he would like the Mayor to give him a week to make contacts with the people recommended to permit him a chance to talk to them since they influence the way he votes; he could not vote for Mr. Wood until he knew who he was. Councilman Colburn said it was through the Mayor's encouragement a few years ago items were put on the Agenda. and not brought up just on the night of the Council meeting; only a few weeks ago Councilman Reid suggested the same thing. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this item be tabled until next week. Councilman Hogue said he thought the appointments made were not basically just the Mayor's appointments; the rest of the members of the Council have to consider these people because they 5/13/69 43 go by their judgment; the Mayor may know this man very well but he should cc_-f- sider the rest of them by letting them know who this person is; he would likc to know Mr. Wood's background, etc.; he was glad to see a new name submitted and hoped he would see more new names from the community. Motion to table the approval of the Mayor's recommendation carriedby the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. The proposed PROCLAMATION to urge the people of the United States to honer our American Merchant Marine on May 22, 1969 was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN presented Certificates of Appreciation to Sandy Peschon for Jobs Daughters and De Molay; these two organizations worked on cleaning up after the Maytime Band Review and did a.n outstanding job; others who helped during this time were Pepper Tank Cleaning, the Key Club a.nd the National City Rubb- ish Co. LOUIS J. STRAHAN, 1135 E. 30th Street, was present and said he had a few ques- tions regarding 24th Street going east and west; everybody in his neighborhood comes off the freeway at 24th; on down there is a lane for right turns at National Avenue and up further there is one at D Avenue; when you get to High- land where all of the traffic is, there is none; coming west out of there there are trucks that are parked there 24 hours a day, apparently; he wondered if it would be possible to have "no parking" there so they could use both lanes to make a left turn; coming west from Highland there is room for a left turn lane and a right turn lane going east on to Highland Avenue; there's a lot of traffic and you can get locked up there by someone making a left turn; the big trucks are hard to see around and they cut it down to one lane of traffic go- ing west. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, Mr. Strahan's request on 24th and Highland be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Councilman Hogue asked Mr. Strahan if he was saying there was a congestion at Highland for turn- ing left. Mr. Strahan said yes, for turning left going east; Highland carries more or a.s much traffic as National and a lot more than D Avenue. Councilman Camacho stated they were hoping in the future there could be some arrows for making a left turn installed; there would be a considerable cost involved; the City Manager could let them know the cost and there probably should be a survey made. City Manager Osburn stated they have in for a partial survey now; whether the lights will be included in the first phase or not, he didn't know. Mayor Morgan stated a light such as they were talking about would cost between $30,000.00 and $50,000.00. City Engineer Foster said the traffic actuated signal lights cost about $30,000.00. Mr. Strahan said he wasn't talking about lights at Highland and 24th. Motion to refer Mr. Strahan's re- quest to the Traffic Safety Committee carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following nine resolutions be pre- sented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9819, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (Public Works Yard)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5820, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (8th and Highland - Pratt)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9821, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INTRODUCTION OF A BILL PROVIDING THAT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BE OBSERVED NATIONALLY ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9822, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 (R-4-PD Zone to Gladys M. Perry, 2904 S. 16th Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/13/69 4 :yiOLUTION NO. 9823, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL OVERSIZE DRI '. WAY (200 W. 8th Street)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution b adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9824, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL OVERSIZE DRIVE- WAY (Southeast Corner of 4th Street and II' Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, sec- onded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9825, "RESOLUTION GRANTINGG PERMISSION TO INSTALL OVERSIZE DRIVE- WAY (24th Street and Highland)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9826, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL OVERSIZE DRIVE WAY (3202 Coolidge Avenue)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9827, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the following two ordi- nances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. of the City of National City, California, Zone Change No Family Residence Zone, to R-4, Multiple Family Residence Street)." ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. of the City of National City, California, Zone Change No Limited Commercial, to C-2-A, Special Limited Commercial Blocks, North side of Valley Road)." 962, Zoning Ordinance . C-53 from R-2, Two Zone (2926 Grove 962, Zoning Ordinance . C-54, from C-2, Zone (2800-2900 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the second reading of the following two ordinances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1219, "ORDINANCE REGULATING VALET PARKING." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. ORDINANCE NO. 1220, "AIL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1968 EDITION, P":OVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA- TION THEREOF: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1115, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINAANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." i%icved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Director of Building & Housing Biggs was present and said to find the difference in fees, they took three typical jobs in the catagories of single family residence, ten unit apartment building and an in- dustrial building and he gave the current fee schedule and the proposed change schedule with the percentage of change. Councilman Hogue disagreed to the wording in the ordinance that says "It shall be the duty of the Director of Building and Housing to enforce the provisions of this code;" he felt it should read: "It shall be the duty of the Office of the Director of Building and Housing or the Department of Building and Housing;" he did not think it should be referred to one person. Moved by Hogue, the wording in the ordi- nance where it says Director of Building and Housing be changed to the Depart- ment of Building and Housing and so follow through with the rest of the ordi- nance. Councilman Camacho asked if Councilman Hogue wanted this done tonight. Councilman Hogue said he wanted it done before they adopt the ordinance; they might lay it over. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager if he would have any objections to the "Department." City Manager Osburn said he would have to check it before he would say there were any objections to it or not. Council- man Colburn inquired if this was a. reasonable request. City Attorney McLean replied there was no objection to doing what Councilman Hogue was suggesting; inspections and enforcing is historically referred to the head of the depart- ment and that legally includes all of his deputies. Councilman Colburn said 5/13/69 here were many ordinances which refer to the Director of Parks, the City Engineer, etc.; if any one of these people resign, etc., until another one is appointed it is always the assistant; if the department is left completely without employees it's left to the City Manager; if it doesn't make any legal difference, he would suggest they leave it the same. Councilman Hogue said there have been times we have been without a head of a. department and this would mean they wouldn't have to hold up work. Mayor Morgan said everything should go through the department head. The Mayor stated there was no second to the motion for a change in the wording. Motion to adopt the ordinance carried by unanimous vote. The Council considered the request for an oversized driveway at 1642 C Avenue. (The recommendation of the Planning and Engineering Departments was attached to the Agenda.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request for the oversized driveway with the stipulations recommended by the Engineers and Planning Commission be approved. Councilman Hogue stated the recommendation states, "It is recommended that the oversize driveway be permitted upon con- dition that the developer pave the alley in the rear with 6" of P.C.C., full width, on his lot frontage" and inquired how much asphalt the City puts on streets. City Manager Osburn said this depended upon the traffic; normally they put 2". Councilman Hogue disagreed with requiring 6" of concrete on an alley when they allow someone to put only 2" - 5" of asphalt on a street; con- crete is expensive; they should do something about the ordinance tonight in requiring 6" of concrete in an alley when we don't put 6" of concrete on our streets; we are punishing the citizens of our community. Councilman Hogue said he would move this ordinance be changed that required us to put 6" of concrete on an alley when we don't even do it on a street. Councilman Camacho inquired what the reason was for making this demand. City Engineer Foster said it need- ed to be improved; alleys get very little maintenance. Mayor Morgan asked the City Engineer to explain the application procedure to prepare a. permanent street. City Engineer Foster replied they take soil tests of the native mater- ial and then determine the structural section from that; on our mayor streets we have 12" of crusher run base and 3" or 4" of AC on it (some places have 15" of base); Mayor Morgan said on an alley where they pour concrete they put in no base; whenever they put in an alley the Engineers never recommend less than 6" of concrete because of heavy trucks, etc.; if you put in less than 6" of application on an alley it will not hold; whenever the Council thinks they can go against the recommendation of the Engineers, they're wrong. Vice Mayor Reid said he could not see 6" of concrete in the alley with the remaining part of it being dirt; it was not fair to the man; they have never turned down an oversized driveway in this city yet. Councilman Colburn said he would not argue with the engineers on the 6" of concrete; you might have streets with 2" of asphalt and drive on it quite a while but 2" of cement wculd crack; he would remove the portion from the motion that recommended the approval of the request of Mr. Lathers on his oversized driveway that stipulates he put in the alley; with permission of second his motion would stand to approve his re- quest for the oversized driveway with no stipulations other than the normal proceedings for an oversized driveway. Councilman Camacho said if he agreed with Councilman Colburn, then Mr. Lathers would not have to fix the alley. City Attorney McLean said that was so; what he was asking now was the consent to his modification of the motion. Mayer Morgan said the amendment was not approved by the second. Mayor Morgan inquired if Council would go along with reducing the alleys down to 4" or 2°, what about the driveways; whenever you put in a sidewalk for people to walk on it is 4" but where people drive over it is 6"; he inquired if they were gcing to eliminate that 6". Councilman Hogue said they may eliminate that because of what the City put in the center of Plaza Boulevard from Olive to Harbison; it was their job to blacktop but they said they couldn't put it in because of the sewer, etc. and all of a sudden it was put in there, it's only about 3" of blacktop. Mayor Morgan in- quired if that was a permanent street in the middle of Plaza Boulevard. City Manager Osburn said they did not put a permanent street in Plaza Boulevard; they still have the sewer to put in to the pump station; they're working on that now. Councilman Camacho inquired if this was just a request from one person. Councilman Colburn said it was 50' of alley that would be involved and the rest of the alley would remain dirt. Councilman Hogue said what they 5/13/69 5.1 should do was vote the motion down (since it would make this man put 6" of concrete in an alley and leave the rest ofi.t dirt), vote to allow Mr. Lathe: to have his driveway and then refer it to the City Engineer for his recommen- dation on how much they could require this man to put in in blacktopping his alley. The motion to approve the request for the oversized driveway with the stipulations recommended by the Engineers and Planning Commission failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Moved by Colburn, the request of Mr. Joseph Lathers for an oversized driveway at 1642 C Avenue be approved with no stipulations. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Mr. Lathers be allowed to have his oversized driveway with the stipulation when Council gets a recommen- dation from the City Engineer as to the amount of blacktop he feels is necess- ary to pave these alleys, this man will go along with the Council's recommen- dation. Councilman Colburn said if they had a City Engineer who would back up the recommendations he has already made and the ordinances they are based on, he is not going to recommend asphalt in an alley; there's no alley in National City that has less than 6" of cement that was brought (before the Council) during the time this ordinance has been in effect. Mayor Morgan said the reason the Engineers recommend 6" of cement is because there is no place to drain an alley; whenever you have water running over blacktop the water will deteriorate the blacktop; that's the reason they recommend 6" instead of putting in blacktop and base on an alley. Councilman Hogue said he knew City Engineer Foster would not make a recommendation on how much blacktop because the ordinance says cement; maybe if they gave Mr. Lathers the driveway and then talked about changing the ordinance to not require cement but require blacktop maybe they would be more fortunate; he would like to withdraw his motion and would second the motion made by Councilman Colburn if he would make it again. Mayor Morgan asked what the motion was. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, Mr. Joseph Lathers' request for an oversized driveway, 1642 C Ave- nue, be approved with no stipulations except those normally in allowing drive- ways. Councilman Colburn said the condition the developer pave the alley has nothing to do with Mr. Lathers' request; it was thrown in by the Engineer and Planning; they would like to have the alley paved. Director of Planning Stock- man said this was a lot where Mr. Lathers was building his apartments; he will be using the alley to get into parking on one end and will use the oversized driveway on the front to get into the front parking; the developer has agreed to put in the alley so that he will have good access to his off street parking. Councilman Colburn inquired why this had not come out before, he thought they were just asking him to pave the alley to get the alley done; it doesn't say anything in his request about it and there's no comment that it ties in with part of his parking plan; he would withdraw the motion. Councilman Hogue said he would not withdraw the second. Motion to approve Mr. Lathers' request for an oversized driveway with no stipulations except those normally in allow- ing driveways carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Camacho, Morgan. The result of the opening of sealed bids for a fire apparatus, 1500 GPM Triple Combination Pumper, (P. E. Van Pelt, Inc. - no bid; Crown Coach Corporation - Total to City $52,912.77, Alternate No. 1 $585.00; Ward Laurance Truck Corp., Albro Fire Equipment Co. agents - Total to City $51,343.60, Alternate No. 1 $1,800.00; American LaFrance - Total to City $49, 31.60, Alternate No. 1 $1,060.00), was presented. City Clerk Minocue stated the Certificate of Pub- lication and the Affidavit of Posting Notice to Bidders was on file. City Manager Osburn stated he received a. letter from the Fire Chief recommending the City accept the low bid of the American LaFrance Company with the inclus- ion of Alternate No. 1, front mount suction hose connector, complete at $1,060.00 and sales tax and allowing $1,250.00 for trade in of 1950 Model Seagrave Pumper; the total price is $49,,944.70; if we wish delivery, rather than drive it from the factory, we should add $650.00 to this total; they could make up their minds at a later date about the delivery; the delivery date is 300 calendar days or about March 1st of next year. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Fire Chief's recommendation be ap roved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER stating a petition for the 1911 Act improvement of Orange Street, 18th - 20th, was received and recommending it be 5/13/69 52 :crepted, the Engineering Department be directed to furnish plans, specifica- tions and an estimate and necessary action be taken by other. City departments., was presented. City Engineer Foster stated there was one number which says one hundred sixteen thousand and something but should be one hundred sixty-six thousand and something; it is a 68% petition in favor of the project. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, in regard to display of the winning National Maritime Day poster on mail trucks during the month of May to help focus attention on the American Merchant Marines and on National Maritime Day, May 22nd, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, we go along with their request to supply them with local stories and pictures which appear in connection with the display of the Nation- al Maritime Day posters. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from POLICE CHIEF CAGLE in regard to "No Parking" signs, 3th Street and Arcadia Place, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Police Chief's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WATTS, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, in regard to the conversion of the employees' lounge to the Agency office, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated the coffee machine, tables, etc. would be moved downstairs in about the same location as the Redevelopment Agency office; they would fix up the present coffee roan as an office; it is more accessible to the public than the lower level; the Redevelopment Agency will pay the cost of converting the room to be suitable as an office as shown on the drawing attach- ed to the Agenda; he would like to have it approved if Council desired. Coun- cilman Colburn inquired if the employees realized this could take place. City Manager Osburn replied yes, he received three or four complaints; there are not a large number of people who presently use the coffee room and one reason is the coffee machine is not very good; they will attempt to get better machines; he thought they could make a pretty good lounge for the employees. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Redevelopment Agency office be moved upstairs and the employees lounge moved downstairs. Councilman Hogue dis- agreed with the City providing two offices for one man (Redevelopment Agency office and Assistant City Manager's office). Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. A communication from the NATIONAL CITY NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE expressing appre- ciation to the Mayor and City Councilmen for attendance at opening day cere- monies April 26th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Approval of step increases for eligible employees approved by department heads and the City Manager: Olga Barajas and Anna 3arrer, City Treasurer's office; Frank L. Blickenstaff, Tommy W. Fowler and Evelyn Robertson, Police Dept.; Charles L. La Faye, Fire Dept.; William C. Berry, Parks & Recreation Dept., * were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, all of the eligible em- ployees step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filing three items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) San Diego County Water Authority Minutes of the Operating Heads' Meeting, dated March 27, 1969; (2) Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District, dated April 2, 1969; (3) Certificate of Insurance from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, dated March 11, 1969, covering Thomas W. Moynahan, 2745 Wilson, National City, California, Policy Nos. WC 119 17 89 and L 141 11 50. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a claim against the City and recommend- ed an Executive Session be called for discussion. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he placed on the desks of each of the councilmen a bulletin from the League of California Cities relating to various legislation: (1) SB 396 relates to the 1% use tax on utilities and he recommended this bill * Step increases for Lawrence J. Kraus & Maria E. Navarro, Engineering Dept., approved, corrected as per Council action, 5/20/69 5/13/69 j3 ie supported; (2) a recommendation has already been made on AB 374 ('olicemei and Firemen retirement at Age 50); (3) a recommendation ha.s already been made on AB 240 (business license taxes prohibited); (4) SB 1178 regards Local Agency Formation Commissions and would add two members from special districts which have elected boards in the county to the Local Agency Formation Commiss- ion and increase the Commission from five to seven members; he recommended this be opposed; (5) SB 1414 relates to the basic hours for policemen and firemen; if they get overtime above 2,088 hours per year, minimum salaries at $10,200.00 for policemen holding a. basic certificate, $16,500.00 for police- men holding the advance certificate issued by POST; these minimum salaries would be supplemented by mandatory step increases of 5%r, as well as annual ad- justments based on the average percentage increase of the Los Angeles -Long Beach metropolitan area and the San Francisco -Oakland metropolitan area con- sumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers; the agencies would be required to pay time and a half on the week days and double time for hours worked on Sundays and triple time to the extent the overtime is put in on Sundays and holidays; a bonus shift of 100 of the regular rate would be paid when part of the working shift falls between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the next day; he recommended this be opposed; (6) SS 515 regarding Public Works bids, contracts, has already been supported; (7) SB 4 regarding Preemp- tion is a new bill and is practically the same as AB 51; he recommended this be supported; it allows local entities to regulate against the topless enter- tainment and things of this sort. The City Manager said two California Con- gressmen, Janes C. Carman and James B. Utt, are members of the House Ways a.nd Means Committee and it was imperative that all public bond issuers in these two Congressional Districts contact their Congressmen as quickly as possible (regarding the Federal threat to tax exempt bonds); he recommended he be allowed to write Congressman Va.n Deerlin the City's objections to this as it will replace the earnings from municipal bonds in a taxable category; this is about the only advantage now that municipal bonds have. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, they go along with the recommendations of the City Manager regarding the May 8th Legislative Bulletin. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Walter F. Hodge express- ing appreciation and to congratulate the Council on the City beautification program, particularly in the developing of parks and general landscaping; as a contribution to this program Hodge Brothers will be happy to donate up tc 5,000 yards of fertilizer. The City Manager recommended the donation be accepted. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the donation be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MIN03UE reported receipt of the State Controller's Annual Report of Financial Transactions Concerning Cities of California, Fiscal Year 1967- 68 which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUB reported receipt of the State Board, of Equalization Trade Outlet and Taxable Retail Sales Report which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINCGUE reported receipt of executed copies of the Sewage Transpor- tation Rate Agreement and the City of San Diego's resolution authorizing the agreement which was on file in her office. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request of the Employees' Association to have meetings regarding wages and other items prior to the adoption of the 1969-70 budget be approved and the City Manager be authorized to make sure they are represented at all of the budget sessions. City Manager osburn stated he would notify them when one was called; he recommended a Finance Committee Meeting be called at 4:00 p.m. Monday (May 19th). Nice Mayor Reid, Chairman of the Finance Committee, called a meeting at that time in the con- ference room. City Manager osburn said he did not intend to get into wages at that time; it would be a general discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/13/69 AYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Council members present: Camacho, Col - burn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:56 p.m. ATTEST: Y'`�Iloi it12 CITY CLEW By JJ, i Deputy City Cr. MAY0d, I w' NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/13/69