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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 05-07 CC MIN9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 7, 1968 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. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Rev. Karl Hertel, Lincoln Acres Community Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from COUNCILMAN COLBURN in regard to the policy of paving of Viz" asphalt on existing streets where curbs and sidewalks are installed (recommending policy be abolished except where sidewalks and curbs were installed prior to this date and the Council rescind the present policy of City crews doing the work of excavation of curbs) was presented. Moved by Colburn, the report and requests be granted. Died for lack of second. Councilman Colburn asked if the other members of the Council read and triderstood the report. There was discussion, Moved by Colburn, the policy of paving streets where there are curbs and sidewalks and the grading at the City's expense be eliminated. Died for lack of second. Vice Mayor Hogue said he agreed in a way, but there should be a time limit, possibly it should be extended for a year and if no one took advantage of it for a year, it could be excluded; but if it induced people to fix their dirt streets, it would be good. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the policy of installing 11/2" asphalt on streets where people installed curbs and sidewalks be extended for one year with a review at the end of the year. Discussion of now the policy has affected or might affect 1911 Act improvements followed. Mayor Morgan said Chula Vista grades the street but requires an owner to buy blacktop and granite when obtaining a building permit; possibly National City does not go far enough. Councilman Colburn said future Councils may be faced with irate citizens because the temporary IV" surfacing will not hold up. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Colburn, Morgan. Moved by Colburn, the last part of the report recommending rescinding the present policy of excavation of curbs by City crews be approved. Died for lack of second. City Manager Osburn said the rough grading and excavation caused many problems for City crews and his understanding was the work performed by the City was not reflected in the contractor's bills to the property owners. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the excavation of curbs by City crews be rescinded. Discussion of the *work done by the City and contractors in grading was discussed. Mayor Morgan said the City of Chula Vista cut for curbs, sidewalks and streets; eliminateo:; of this policy would be going ten steps backwards. Councilman Reid said .he knew the charge for fine grading was not the same as it would be if the con- tractor did the entire grading. There was further discussion of the equipmer' used by a contractor for fine grading, the amount of grading done by a con- tractor after the rough cut by the City, and the indications to the City manager's office bypxoperty owners that there was no saving reflected in the contractor's price to them when rough grading was accomplished by City crew"; Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Camacho Reid, Morgan. THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CLOSING OF 21ST STREET between Cleveland Avenue and McKinley Avenue was held at this time. It was reported the City Clerk's affidavit of mailing notices and Certificate of Publication and the City Engineer's affidavit of posting notices were on file. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission's recommendation the closing (requests: by P. W. Pepper, Pepper Tank Cleaning Service, Inc. and John J. and D. Keith Myres of National City Transfer and Storage) be approved subject to six 5/7/68 10 conditions. Mrs. Stockman said easements were obtained by the telephone company and the gas and electric company who would withdraw protests made before the Planning Commission; also, after review of the owner's program, Fire Chief Bailey approved the closing. Mrs. Stockman said the only pro- test was from Mr. Azhocar who owned a 100' x 50' lot in the area. L. S. Howell, 2122 McKinley, was present and said the closing would amount to public loss and private gain; he used the street every day. Ernie Azhocar, 1615 Lanoitan Avenue, was present and stated he had plans with a general contractor for construction and would open a business in the area; the City would not benefit from the closing; he was protesting because it would affect his business; he should not have to go around the block to get into his alley; he was also concerned with the problem of fire rigs getting in. Mr. Azhocar said his family lived in the area, owned the property and paid taxes on it for over twenty years; if there would be any benefit to the City, he would not protest; but he could see only two individuals bene- fitting from the closing at his expense; he also understood it would involve closing the alley. Mrs. Stockman said there would be two 15' driveways that would provide access. Vice Mayor Hogue said the map on display made it appear that only the center of the closed street would be used. Mrs. Stockman said they planned to use it for parking. Mr. Azhocar said he would have semis backing in and out and the 15' would not be enough roman. D. Keith Myres, 5356 Central, Bonita, was present and said the request for closing was made to service two expanding businesses; they planned to install a cul-de-sac of 25' radius for turn -around traffic as suggested by the City Engineer; they would comply with all the Planning Commission conditions; the easements were worked out with the utility companies; Chief Bailey withdrew his objections after seeing their plans; they will landscape and improve in any way appropriate. Mr. Azhocar said he had been negotiating and stood to lose quite a bit; last time he bargained with Mr. Keith Myres, he said he represented Mr. Pepper; it was discouraging to note that Mr. Myres told him he was bargaining for someone and tonight spoke of what "we' would do." Zenaido Villalobos, 2730 B Avenue, was present and stated he was raised on this street, his mother still lives there; if the closing to provide park- ing was approved, there would be nothing to stop them from building anything they want; there were only three entrances to the area, the freeway closed most of the streets, 13th, 19th and 24th Streets were the only ones open; closing a street for a big manufacturer such as Rohr might be worthwhile; the City was having trouble getting streets paved and was prepared to give this paved street to them for nothing. Mr. Azhocar said it was not clear where the cul-de-sac would be. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and suggested the Council get a report from the City Manager in regard to improving streets and said this closing meant closing of streets well laid out years ago; the City should take a stand against any more gifts of streets; they could begin here. Mayor Morgan said some of the streets don't go anywhere; it would be good to get this 80' on the tax rolls. Mrs. Stockman pointed out the location of Mr. Azhocar's property on the map and traced the routes of access now available, and what would be available to him in the event of the closing. Councilman Colburn pointed out that the original lay -out of the streets was for residential use; industrial sites required more space. Moved by Colburn, the hearing be closed and the re- quest for closing 21st Street between McKinley and Cleveland be approved as shown in the drawings and referred to the proper authorities. Died for lack of second. Councilman Camacho suggested Mr. Myres submit a plan show- ing the cul-de-sac so the Council could see where it would be located. Vice Mayor Hogue recommended when a street is closed it be for something other than parking. Mayor Morgan asked if the hearing could be closed and a new plan be drawn up for Council approval. City Attorney McLean said th. hearing should be continued; if the hearing was closed, it would require a new application for the closing. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the re- quest for closing be denied. Mayor Morgan said the request should not be denied; it should be studied. Vice Mayor Hogue said the small property owner had just as much right as anyone; and suggested they get together and come back to Council. Mayor Morgan asked if it could be brought back if th request was denied. City Attorney McLean said if the request was denied under the present conditions, a future request would have to go before the Planning Commission again. Mayor Morgan said if they did not park on the 5/7/68 11 center strip of the closed street, they would have to park somewhere else; but the land would be utilized and on the tax rolls; he was not sure he was in favor of it unless it was worked out that delivery trucks could get in. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Colburn, Morgan. Moved by Colburn, the hearing be continued. City Attorney McLean said the motion to deny had the effect of terminating the proceedings. COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired as to the status of two businesses operating without business licenses: The Paris Theater and Les Street Auto Wreckers. City Manager Osburn said he and the City Attorney were studying the problem of the PARIS THEATER and were contacting other cities; the City received their check for business license, but the license was not issued. Council- man Colburn asked what other cities had to do with it. Moved by Colburn, the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to set up a meeting, public if necessary, and invite the owner, or manager in control of the license, to sit down with the Council and either issue a license and get the money or find out what he intends to do or what we are going to dd; if they are operating illegally, let's close them. Died for lack of second. Councilman Colburn inquired about the status of LES STREET. City Attorney McLean said he would be happy to discuss it in executive session. Mayor Morgan called an executive session at the completion of the Council Agenda. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said the opening day of Pony League would be soon and inquired if anything could be done about blacktopping the backstop area of the field at LAS PALMAS PARK; could it be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Camacho's suggestion pertaining to the blacktopping of the parking area and the bleacher area of the Little League Field and the installation of a retaining wall be referred to the Finance Committee. Councilman Colburn asked if the recommendation of Director of Parks and Recreation Maley could be included in the motion; he believed they did have plans. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR HOGUE commented the MAYTIME BAND REVIEW was outstanding; the Chamber of Commerce had done a good job with their $5,000 budget; however, 5,000 young people in the parade marched down National Avenue; and asked why they were sent past the Paris Pussycat Theater; it created a false impression of National City, a family type community. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council recommend to the Chamber the parade be directed down B Avenue to the Library. Edith Sherman, manager of the Chamber of Commercq was present. Mayor Morgan congratulated her on the "best parade held." Mrs. Sherman suggested that the Council not force the Chamber to use any one street, but allow them to consider other routes. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the motion be changed to indicate to the Chamber of Commerce the Council would be agreeable to the use of any street except National Avenue for the parade. Mrs. Maurice Chambers, 1318 East 18th Street, was present and stated the Council was jumping the gun, the next parade would be almost a year away and perhaps the Council could use that year to do something with National Avenue. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Nays: More', MAYOR MORGAN presented a thirty service pin to SGT. A. L. OYER, of the Police Department, and congratulated him on his fine record. MAYOR MORGAN presented the 1880 medal awarded to Frank Kimball for the "beL. pickled olives" to Mrs. Helen Lamb, President, South Bay Historical Societr: to be placed on display in the Library along with other National City historical items. MAYOR MORGAN recommended referral to the Finance Committee of the City Manager's recommendation all employees be given a 5% raise effective July A.. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved, Vice Mayor Hogue said he did not want to seem petty, but when such a recom- mendation was made it should include facts on how it could be accomplished and he hoped the motion would include the Mayor send along a recommendation 5/7/68 12 on how it could be achieved. Mayor Morgan said he handled a little financ- ing, the City Manager was the best finance officer he had seen; the State, the County and other cities will give 5%; with the building going on, etc., he felt the employees could be given a 5% raise. Vice Mayor Hogue said he had been on the Council for four years and each year the problem is looked into; this was the usual course; it would be looked into anyway. Councilman Colburn said he hoped this motion did not indicate that they have to be given a 5% raise, he was looking forward to a 10% raise this year and would not want to be confined to a 5% raise. Mayor Morgan said the 5% was' minimum. Councilman Colburn asked where the 5% would come from if revenues were not increased. The Vice Mayor said it sounded good, but there should be some indication of how it can be done. Mayor Morgan said he would bring to the Finance Committee methods by which i.t could be done. Councilman Colburn said he would like to see all the budget proposals of the City Manager before he voted on any raises. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to file the suggestion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. MAYOR MDRGAN recommended the City Manager's recommendation in regard to reducing FIREMEN'S HOURS from 72 be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue said this has been part of the budget meetings each year; last year and the year before the Finance Committee looked into it; the Fireman's Association always recommends their hours be reduced and it is referred to the Finance Committee; this is repetitious. Moved by Hogue, the motion be amended to file the recommendation. Died for lackof second. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. MAYOR MDRGAN recommended the Council go ahead with the building of a LIBRARY ADDITION; there was $403,000 in Capital Outlay Fund and there would be between $20,00to $25,000 in fines and land transfer tax; the Council should take whatever is needed up to $150,000 out of the Capital Outlay and ask the State for the $50,000 we were going to ask for if the bond measure passed. The Mayor said there was not room enough in the Library. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager be authorized to pre- pare plans and to apply to the State Library Fund for necessary money to build a new wing on the present library and that up to $150,000 be used from Capital Outlay (Capital Outlay to be repaid from library fines and real property transfer tax) and it be built without any increase to the taxes. Councilman Colburn said at the present timei.t is not known what money will be needed for necessary improvements and it should be referred to the Finance Committee; he understood no votes on matters of money were to come to Council without a week's notice and study; he hoped it would be laid over for a week and be studied during the budget sessions. Vice Mayor Hogue asked if the Capital Outlay money mentioned was from land sales. The Mayor said it was. The Vice Mayor asked the City Manager if the Council should vote right now or if the matter should be studied by people who know what is happening; was the money available. City Manager Osburn answered yes. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue. Councilman Colburn said he knew the Library needed expansion and the Conference Room could be converte%. to other uses, spending very little money, meetings could be held in other buildings; on the vote just taken, the people's money was spent without consideration or planning, bids or estimates; it i,s a gross injustice and the people of National City better hang on to their wallets. Vice Mayor Hogue said he had to agree; the Library should be increased in size; they voted without any estimated cost or plans of what they are going to build they did not know whether or not they would get money from the State; there was absolutely no idea how much money was to be spent; the Council could have voted to study this and have plans made up. Mayor Morgan said the matter has been on the ballot two times and i.t was known the addition would contain 12,000 sq. ft. Vice Mayor Hogue said that was not included in the motion. MAYOR MORGAN said he would like to refer to the Finance Committee that the City assume the full cost of employees' group insurance, with his and the City Manager's recommendation this be done. 5/7/68 13 MOVED BY HOGUE, the building of an addition to the LIBRARY be accepted by the Council but that it be referred to the Finance Committee for study so that the plans and cost will be known to and understood by the Council. Died for lackof second. The Mayor's proposed PROCLAMATION of NATIONAL GIRLS CLUB WEEK was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be approved. Carried by unanimous. vote. GEORGE W. HINTON, 920 East 12th Street, was present and stated the sewer backed up in his house, filled the bathtubs, etc., and he called a plumber who located the trouble on City property. Mr. Hinton sent the bill to the City and received a letter from the City's insurance carrier refusing to pay because the plumber had been called without the City's knowledge or consent. Mr. Hinton said this happened at night, he did not know the City Manager's phone number and asked how he could have called him; it was mid- night when it happened; the bill was in order. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated in regard to the MAY - TIME BAND REVIEW it was too long (lasted three hours and fifty minutes and some people left) and suggested the number of entries be cut. Mr. Alsdorf said he was sorry the motion about the 5% pay raise was not passed without so much conversation, wasting so much time. Mr. Alsdorf continued the City Council went ahead with a Civic Center deal (after the people voted in bonds of $600,000) to the tune of $1,300,000; if this was taken up with an expert lawyer the Council would have to hide their faces in shame; now they were going ahead with the work at the Library. Mr. Alsdorf said he used the Library and the reading room has never been crowded; and he didn't go. along with the Council doing something else after the people voted to do a certain thing; instead of so much discussion these things should be referred to men who know .how to handle it such as the City Manager or the City Engin- eer. GEORGE WEBSTER, 305 F Avenue, member of the Library Board of Trustees, was present and said in regard to the Library issue additional space is needed desperately; unless space was made available there would be no room as of next year for new books; with the solution presented tonight, it is a banner day for the citizens of National City; not all of us use the Library, but then not all of us use the fire department. MERLE STEDMAN, 2725 D Avenue, was present and stated the City should try to do things without Federal Funds and that he would soon be leaving the City to live in Arizona. MRS. ROBERT MILLIGAN, JR., 104 Valva, was present and asked to have the pile of rubbish on Euclid between Division and Fourth Street removed. The Mayor asked the City Manager to look into it. MRS. HELEN LAMB, 441 East 7th Street, was present and said she was speaking for the South Bay Historical Society; the Young Historians Building in Rohr Park, Chula Vista, will be opened on June 2nd, hours from 1 to 4:00 p.m., with a display of Kimball memorabilia and invited all to attend; program scheduled for 3:00 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 9587, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOT °C`s OF COMPLETION (Valle Vista Drain, Spec. No. 728)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9588, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITU e (Isometric Drawings Libarr» Proposed Libary Addition)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Car- ried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/7/68 RESOLUTION NO. 9589, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVENANT RUNNING WITH LAND (James V. and Bertha A. Toledo)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, second -ad by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 9590, "RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFUND THE SMOKE CONTROL PLAN FOR THE FIRE FIGHTING SCHOOL - FLEET TRAINING CENTER - NAVAL STATION, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFQRNIA," was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be read by title. Vice Mayor Hogue said he hoped something would be done about the smoke from Scrap Disposal and the Foundry; we should clean our own house. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9591, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECI- FICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (8th Street, K Avenue to Easterly Line of Railway Right -of -Way - Superceding Resolution No. 9102)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the .resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Manager Osburn said the Navy would not agree to participate in the 1911 Act but would install curbs and gutters in front of their own building. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, we write a letter to the U. S. Navy and ask them, when we complete the 1911 Act, to install curbs from the second railroad to Harbor Drive. Councilman Colburn said he brought to the Council's attention the condition in the vicinity of 8th and Harbor Drive and asked about the possibility of improving Harbor Drive, possibly using asphalt berm type curb, and asked if the report to be brought to Council could include this and the area between the proposed 1911 Act on 8th Street west to Harbor Drive and north to the San Diego City limits. City Manager Osburn said he hoped to include the area from the freeway off -ramp to the San Diego City limits. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Councilman Colburn asked the City Manager if the letter to the Navy could include what the Council has in mind and state the Council's desire to upgrade the entire area. RESOLUTION NO. 9592, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Traffic Signals, 8th and Harbor Drive, Spec. No. 732)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vole. The title was read. Moved by 'Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, a bill for half the cost of the installation be submitted to the State. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9593, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY STREETS NEEDS ESTIMATE STUDY FOR SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 2156, CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1195,"AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO COVER OBJECTIC7- ABLE AND OBSCENE MATTER," was presented for second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the ordinance be by title. Car- ried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL audited by the FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $71,314.87 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Camac.ho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. BUTS audited by the FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented as follows: 5/7/68 T 15 General Fund $29,218.59 Traffic Safety 4,800.06 Park 2,315.13 Gas Tax 2107 373.40 Gas Tax 186.1 12,361.91 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 12.60 Sewer 3,194.37 Civic Center 11.456.38 Total $63,757.44 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. The City Manager's report in regard to SPECIAL ENUMERATION (CENSUS) listing ten specific questions included on form and sample questions which could be asked was presented. City Manager Osburn explained questions added over the ten included, add to the cost. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, to accept the ten questions suggested. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER of on -sale beer license by FLOYD 0. HICKS, 18 West 8th Street, was presented. City Attorney McLean recommended the Council direct him to file a protest until he received the signed documents the Council agreed they would have to have before with- drawing their protest. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. A communication from EDWARD B. BODGE, 1315 East First Street, favoring issuance of beer license at LA HACIENDA RESTAURANT, "well operated by clean, hard working family," was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from AMERICAN LA FRANCE in appreciation of permission to display the City's new "on order" pumper at the Western Fire Chief's Conference and stating the City's decals will be installed on the apparatus prior to display and also four California cities are preparing pumper specifications based on National City's was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The result of opening of sealed bids for INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS on 8th Street and Harbor Drive; the City Engineer's recommendation the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Wilcox Electric (Arrow) in the amount of $9,763.95; the City Clerk's Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting the notice advertising for bids on file, were presented. The City Attorney said the matter had been taken care of under Resolutions. MINUTES of the April 19th meeting and adjourned April 19th meeting (April 29) of the REAL ESTR'FE COM ITTSE in regard to the offer of Ed. T. Maloney, Realtor, to purchase City -owned land on Plaza Blvd., east and adjacent to his property, and Committee action a resolution be prepared showing the City will give Mr. Maloney the right of first refusal on the property was presented. The minutes were ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney be authorized to draw a resolution stating the intention of Council in regard to Mr. Maloney's request. City Attorney McLean suggested a letter rather than a resolution. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the City Manager regarding the Division of Highways' need for a portion of City property on the south side of Plaza Blvd. and Paradise Drive for right of way for Route 805 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the Director of Parks and Recreation in regard to power: installation into Kimball Park and the City Manager's recommendation the 5/7/68 l(i estimated expenditure of $5,000 for this be made from the Capital Outlay Fund were presented. Moved by Colburn, the request be approved. Died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, it be placed back on the agenda next week. Councilman Colburn asked if there would be time to do this with the delay. City Manager Osburn said time was a problem; they hoped to have it complete by July 4th. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. A communication from City Manager Osburn in regard to the League of Cali- fornia Cities Legislative Bulletin of April 25th relating to SB 117, SB 456, AB 730, and AB 202, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Council go along with the City Manager's recommendations in regard to SB 117 and 456 and AB 730 and 202. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Lt. Gov. Finch in regard to the progress of the CALI- FORNIA BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION and requesting assistance in notifying Commission of planned related activities and offering the help of the Commission in developing plans for the celebration was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Colburn said he would also like a copy referred to Mrs. Helen Lamb and that he would give her his copy. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the Division of Highways in regard to the assembling of factual information to report to the 1969 Legislature and to make recommen- dations for additions or deletions to the freeway systems and requesting a meeting with staff the week of May 6th was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of the GIRLS CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY for waiver of fee and permit to conduct a candy sale at the Maytime Band Review was presented. City Manager Osburn said he gave permission and requested ratification. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. The resignation of B. Helmer, Clerk Typist and request name be placed on eligibility list and the City Clerk's recommendation to accept the request and requesting replacement be made from existing lists was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted and the name placed on the eligibility list. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATIONS FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BONDS by: (1) Thomas W. Schafer, 2330 Prospect Street, and (2) Glenn A. Touriainen, 2120 Valle Vista, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the refunds be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MINUTES of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of April 17th and MINUTES of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meeting of May 1st (Letter from San Diego Gas and Electric Cc. attached) were presented and ordered filed by unarimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the request of the Dale Building Company relating to the drain required by the City on their second phase improvement. The City Manager recommended the Dale Building Co. contribute $5,000. or 1/3 of the contract price, whichever is less, (estimated at $15,000) the City to furnish engineering, receive bids for the project, supervise construction, and the Dale Building Company to handle paving of 1/2 of 22nd Street as per existing ordinance. The City Manager said City participation in this project is justifiable because the present drainage from the area goes north from D Avenue to 18th Street, then down to A and B Avenues and back. to 22nd Street, causing flooding in the B Avenue area; the widening of 24th Street will throw additional water into this area and cause additional problems south of 18th Street on A and B. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/7/68 li CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of application for building permit a{: 2246 National Avenue and recommended it be referred to the Redevelopment Agency. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin in regard to SB 499, AB 1465 and AB 1604 and stated his recommendation was the same as the Leagues. The City Manager stated AB's 1604 and 1474 related to Public Works Facilities; Non -Profit Corporations; Possessory Interest Taxes and the League's and his recommendation favored adoption. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. City Manager Osburn recommended support of AB 1165 regarding Summer Employment Opportunities by Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated in regard to SB 499 (police employees negotiating separately for pay) he felt there would probably be another bill coming along to negotiate with one or two more groups of employees; the League opposed it and he did too. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the executed agreement between the County Board of Supervisors and the City approved by the State Controller for Tax Deeded Land was received and on file. The PLANNING COMMISSIONS recommendation the Council favorably consider the application for Zone Variance (No. Z-49) for a rear yard setback at 2511 East 4th Street was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING COMMISSION'S recommendation the request of the construction and maintenance of directional signs for the NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE be approved subject to four conditions was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan said two signs on a post were enough, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. The PLANNING COMMISSION'S report in regard to NATIONAL CITY TOWING COMPANY, 1625 Coolidge Avenue, was presented. Director of Planning Stockman said National City Towing was granted special use permit for the construction of an automobile storage lot on March 26th, subject to seven conditions; as of April 22nd three of the conditions were not met: (1) Structure known as 1621 Coolidge Avenue was not removed and area prepared for offstreet park- ing although the permit for removal was secured from the Building Depart- ment; (2) the curb was not removed and driveway installed to the gate off Coolidge Avenue although a permit was secured from the Building Department; (3) the fence and gates should be covered with a second coat of paint to cover knots. Director of Planning Stockman said the City Attorney advised her to present the matter to Council. City Attorney McLean said the tb ee violations still exist except that the building has been removed although the area is not prepared for offstreet parking. Mrs. Stockman said she was unable to give them final clearance and the 30 day extension granted them was up on April 23rd. Moved by Morgan, they be given a 30 day extension. Died for lack of second. City Attorney McLean said the 30 day extension was up on April 23rd, the alternatives were: (1) do nothing; (2) revoke their permit for towing and give it to someone else; or (3) decide to give them a reasonable period of time to complete the conditions. Vice Mayor Hogue said their time was extended once and asked if they could complete the items in a week. Don Reasoner, National City Towing, was present and said he painteo the fence three times; the structure is down and they would start leveling the ground; but it would take at least 30 days. The Vice Mayor said it had been extended and he was now asking for another extension; it showed lack of interest. Moved by Hogue, the contract between the City and this company be cancelled and bids be opened up again. Died for lack of second. Mr. Reasoner said it was not lack of interest; he had quite a bit of money tied 5/7/68 l:J ;gip in it. The Vice Mayor said when he bid on the contract he knew what h. would have to do; there was another person who is willing and can comply with the requirements. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, they be given a 30 day extension and the Planning Commission notify him if the work is not complete. Councilman Colburn said Mr. Reasoner had been given two 30 day periods and probably had not looked into it completely; thee were City ordinances to satisfy the wishes of the citizens; bids were taken twice and before any property was purchased or fences built there were stipulations and in view of the two extensions and his original agreement to comply within 30 days (after which it was extended another thirty), he thought an exten- sion would be in order, but not another 30 days; perhaps 15; he was being asked to come up to standards he agreed to meet 60 or 90 days ago. Mrs. Stockman asked if the 30 days referred to in the motion would start from tonight. Mayor Morgan said it would be 30 days from the time Mrs. Stockman notified him tomorrow. Vice Mayor Hogue said it should be 30 days from the time the last extension expired (April 23rd). Motion carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue. THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING'S recommendation application for zone variance (No. Z 50) to permit the JAPANESE-AMERICAN V.F.W. to maintain and operate Olivewood Women's Club House as a meeting place, with a highly restricted Alcoholic Beverage license be placed on the Council agenda for final consid- eration on May 28th with the Planning Commission recommendation considered at that time was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. THE PLANNING DIRECTOR'S recommendation the request for the closing of a portion of "M" Avenue (easterly half, south of 9th Street) be set for public hearing and the Planning Commission's recommendation and report be taken into consideration at that time were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURED -FINANCE DIRECTOR for the month ending March 31, 1968 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 10:24 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 11:04 pan. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:05 p.m. ATTEST: 5/7/68