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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
October 8, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Hogue. Council members present:
Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Hogue. Absent: Morgan.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Biggs, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn,
Parks, Stockman, Watts.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed with invocation by Harry G. Moskwa, Second Reader, First Church of
Christ Scientist.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 1, 1968 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
A communication from MAYOR MORGAN recommending the appointment of Alton
Beauchamp, 1123 Manchester Avenue, to the unexpired term of Peter Storton on
the Planning Commission, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Morgan.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request of the South Bay Pop Warner
League for the installation of rented lights by the San Diego Gas & Electric
Co. for evening practice at El Toyon Park (at no cost to the City) be referr-
ed to the City Manager and City Attorney for their approval. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
The Vice Mayor's proposed PROCLAMATION of "B'NAI B'RITH WEEK" (October 13th)
was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approv-
ed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
CHARLES COSSIO, 2137 Grove Avenue, President, National City Swim Club
Boosters, was present and reported 73 of the 100 children in the Swim Club
participated in the meet September 28th at Los Coyotes Country Club, Buena
Park; and thanked the Council for providing transportation. Carl Wayne,
Swim Club Coach, was present and reported the team took nineteen first places,
ten second places, eight third places and a number of fourth, fifth and sixth
places; they received the trophy for the overall best team.
CHART-RS KERCH, 2510 E. loth Street, member of the Highway Development Asso-
ciation, was present and reported approval of proposed Interstate Highway 15
from the Canadian border to Colton; he felt it should be extended down 395
to end at Tijuana. Mr. Kerch gave the Council members copies of a suggested
resolution supporting the southward extension of Interstate Highway 15
through San Diego. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be
referred to the City Attorney for a similar resolution supporting Mr. Kerch's
report on the continuation of Interstate Highway 15. Carried by unanimous
v.te. Absent: Morgan.
R.Y BARTON (adult school teacher), 2917 N Avenue, was present and said one
of his classes asked the question why the municipality was run "this way;"
he attended Pre -Council meeting and was not permitted to speak and he ques-
tioned the reason for this; also, he objected to having oral communications
so early in the meeting. City Attorney McLean said State law provides City
Councils have to conduct their business at a time and place announced in ad-
vance by resolution, the time and place for the City Council meeting occurs
at 7:30 p.m. on the first four Tuesdays of each month; the meeting at which
Mr. Barton attempted to speak was not a public Council meeting; it was a
meeting at which the staff was present to answer questions by Council members
concerning items on the printed Agenda; if the Council was to allow members
of the public to engage in discussion with the staff and Council at the Pre -
Council meeting, they would be converting the Pre -Council briefing session
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into a Council meeting; if they did that, they would have to adopt a resolu-
tion stating their Council meeting would begin at 6:45 in the Conference Room
rather than the Chambers. The City Attorney stated the offices of the City
were open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; Mr. Barton could
get the information he wanted then or during Council meeting. Mr. Barton
apologized for his misunderstanding and inquired if it would not be better to
list "Oral Communications" later on the Agenda. Vice Mayor Hogue stated at
any time a motion was made on any subject, any member of the audience was
welcome to comment on the item, regardless of its position on the Agenda.
GEORGE MATHESON, 8703 Hartzel Drive, Spring Valley, was present and requested
permission to speak regarding the widening of 8th Street under the 1911 Act.
Vice Mayor Hogue stated it would come up later on the Agenda.
LOUIS TOMPKINS, 2227 E. 16th Street, requested permission to speak when No. 1,
Item VIII of the Agenda (An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ord-
inance of the City of National City, California - zone change to establish
Hotel -Motel -Tourist Recreation Planned Development Zone), was presented.
F •RENCE UZUMECKI, 524 I Avenue, was present and inquired if it was correct
th- tax rate for National City residents would be increased $1.00 this year.
Ci y Manager Osburn replied the City tax was cut 20 this year; it must be
sc ools or county. Mrs. Uzumecki inquired why National City's taxes were to
be the highest in the County. Vice Mayor Hogue said there were several
th'ngs that affect our taxes: the National City city tax, the County taxes,
an.. the two school taxes (Sweetwater District school tax and the National
Se ool District tax).
R OLUTION NO. 9673, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF
ICE OF COMPLETION (22nd Street Storm Drainage, Specification No. 734),"
wa presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be read by title.
Ca ried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by
Re'd, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vo e. Absent: Morgan.
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R '.OLUTION NO. 9674, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(0 Farrell and Robnett, 30th Street)," was presented. Moved by Colburn,
se onded by Reid, it be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Mo gan. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolu-
ti.n be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
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OLUTION NO. 9675, "RESOLUTION IN
ted. Moved by Colburn, seconded
unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
onded by Reid, theresolution be
Y ATTORNEY McLEAN stated the next resolution listed (1911 Act on 8th
eet) should be presented when City Engineer Foster gives his report on the
ult of the hearing on the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation &
ority Protest Act of 1931.
INANCE NO. , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance
the City of National City, California (zone change to establish Hotel -
el -Tourist Recreation Planned Development Zone)," was presented for the
st reading. (Presented for first reading at meeting of October 1st and
erred to City Attorney for deletion of properties as requested by Charles
ch.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the reading of the Ordinance
by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was
d. Louis Tompkins, 2227 E. 16th Street, was present and stated he repre-
ted two property owners on Plaza Boulevard who have approximately 600' of
ntage; from Palm Avenue to Toledo's Market on the south side of Plaza
proximately 4 acres); Paradise Road goes through the other piece of pro-
ty connecting with Grove across the drainage and intersects 4 pieces of
perty with a combined total of approximately 3 acres; the State Highway is
ng to take: all of the property on the NW corner of Paradise Road, a
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m jor portion of the property on the NE corner of Paradise Road and Plaza
Boulevard, practically all of the property on the south side. (Mr. Tompkins
pointed out the areas he was discussing on a map exhibited on the wall). Mr.
T., pkins said in view of the wording of the ordinance which eliminated cer-
t.in types of businesses, the owners believed the use of their property was
b=ing jeopardized; speaking specifically about the SE corner of 805 and Plaza
Boulevard; the owner does not have room to put in the prerequisite type of
b -iness called for by the ordinance and he would like his property withdrawn
f om that portion covered by the ordinance (this would include what the State
w'll take anyway); the property owner at the corner of Plaza and Palm feels
t e same (although he already has a service station); it will not affect him
b t he is supporting the other property owner and would like to have his pro-
p=rty withdrawn also; his property is already a C Zone and this would back-
g ade his property by restricting its use. Councilman Colburn inquired if
t e proposed change in the ordinance would eliminate certain types of busi-
n:ss which are allowed in the present zoning. Director of Planning Stockman
s.id it would eliminate any commercial useage that was not compatible with a
hotel, motel, restaurant etc.; it makes a service station an accessory use
to a restaurant, hotel, motel or apartment complex; it could not be estab-
1'shed as a service station on one parcel by itself. Councilman Colburn in-
q ired if there were other limited uses. Director of Planning Stockman re-
ied it would eliminate general commercial stores (department and grocery
s ores) but would permit a drug store in conjunction with a group of doctors'
o fices. Mr. Tompkins said the property owner would not request withdrawing
h's property, if the restriction regarding the service station was eliminated
r=lative to his property; the owner of the property on the west side of the
p oposed freeway and south side of Plaza Boulevard has a valid contract to
p t a restaurant and motel but there's no room left for a service station;
t is leaves one other place for a service station: the adjoining property
o the NW quadrant; there will probably be a request for a permit on that
within the next 60 - 90 days, if it hasn't already gone in; there isn't
e ough room across the street on the north side of Plaza Boulevard east of
t e freeway to put a service station. Councilman Colburn inquired if the
z.ne change was adopted and the property was unusable for the zoning, could
i be changed back to permit development? Director of Planning Stockman said
i they found the zoning was not feasible, they would take under considera-
t'on either amending the ordinance to permit another use or changing the ord-
i ance. Councilman Colburn inquired why they were requesting deletion of the
p operty between the American Oil and Toledo's Market. Mr. Tompkins said it
w.s C Zone now and there was no reason for them to take a backzoning and be
p t under an ordinance which was very restrictive. Mr. Tompkins stated if
t e ordinance was adopted, with the exclusion of the property at the SE quad-
r.nt in that portion of the accessory uses, his property owner would be will-
' g to go along with them. Councilman Colburn inquired if the Director of
P anning received any comments from International Horizons regarding their
d letion. Director of Planning Stockman said she received a telephone call
f om John Butler of International Horizons who asked that this he laid over
for two more weeks to allow him to contact the major constituents of Inter-
n.tional Horizons to learn whether they wanted in or out. City Attorney
McLean said if the Director of Planning made any recommendations for further
c ange, they would have to have another first reading of the Ordinance.
Councilman Colburn inquired if they could extend the second reading three
weeks or whatever time was necessary. The City Attorney said they could.
Director of Planning Stockman said she would like to talk to Mr. Toledo rel-
ative to this and also to Mr. Butler; she was certain this could be accomp-
lished within the next two weeks.
0•11INANCE NO. , "An ordinance of the City of National City, California,
a.opting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition & Appendix A,
B, C, D, F and G, declaring and establishing regulations for the installation
m.intenance and alterations of plumbing systems within the City of National
City providing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing Ordinance
No. 1147 and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict there-
with," was presented for the first reading. (Presented for first reading
October 1st and tabled.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the reading
of the Ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
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The title was read. Councilman Reid presented a proposed amendment to Section
6, Paragraph C of the ordinance (A property owner or a member of his immedi-
ate family may obtain a Special Homeowner's Plumbing Permit to install any
plumbing work and fixtures in, on, or about any residential building, includ-
ing the usual accessory buildings, located upon his own property, provided,
that no such residential building shall contain more than two (2) dwelling
units, and that such owner shall purchase all material and shall personally
perform all labor in connection therewith. The Administrative Authority
shall give the owner a test to verify his ability to perform such work. All
work shall comply with minimum plumbing standards of the City of National
City.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, Councilman Reid's proposed
amendment be approved. City Attorney McLean stated the change would require
another first reading. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
ORDINANCE NO. 1206, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDI-
NANCE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1112, OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF-
ORNIA (permitting motels in M-3 Limited Industrial Zone)," was presented for
the second reading. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, it be read by title.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Morgan.
ORDINANCE NO. 1207, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change from an R-1,
Single Family Residence Zone, and an R-2, Two Family Residence Zone, to an
R-4-P-D, Multiple Family Residence Planned Development Zone between 13th
Street and 16th Street, between Orange Avenue and Lanoitan Avenue)," was pre-
sented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be
read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was
read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinance be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated, as requested by Council, he met with Mrs. Shirley
Schroeder, owner of Private Postal Service of San Diego, who proposes a pri-
vate delivery service to handle bulk mail using uniformed delivery agents on
a regular route system in the City; the mail will be delivered in plastic
bags hung on the door knob to eliminate any possibility of a litter problem;
she has requested the present City ordinance (which may appear to prohibit
this kind of business) be amended and the Council adopt an ordinance specif-
ically authorizing the delivery of bulk mail by a service such as hers.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, Mrs. Schroeder's request be granted.
Mrs. Shirley Schroeder, 5750 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, was present and said she
planned to operate out of her home. Vice Mayor Hogue stated as he understood
the motion, an ordinance giving the Council some type of control of this type
of business would be prepared. City Attorney McLean said Mrs. Schroeder
wanted an ordinance allowing the type of business she proposes under the con-
ditions as outlined in her letter to the Council; as he understood the motion,
he was to prepare an ordinance with restrictions, such as requiring the use
of adult delivery agents and that bulk mail be deposited in a container.
Vice Mayor Hogue inquired if the City would have the right to revoke the
privilege in the event of littering, etc. City Attorney McLean said it could
contain any conditions the Council wants. Councilman Colburn said they have
learned deliveries of a similar nature were being made (distribution of
introduction products) and inquired if the proposed ordinance would control
those. City Attorney McLean said there would be serious problems trying to
restrict the distribution of printed matter; our ordinance was obviously
drafted to counter the problem of the throw -away shopping news; it refers to
hand bills and circulars; he had some doubt that our ordinance would prevent
Mrs. Schroeder from conducting the proposed business but she wants no con-
flict with the City and wants an endorsement of her type of business. Council-
man Colburn stated his motion did not define all of the things but he pre-
sumed the City Attorney understood what was to go into it. City Attorney
McLean said it would be something that would cover the delivery service as
well as the litter problem. Mrs. Schroeder said she was told she would need
a business license. City Attorney McLean told her she would; she could not
be licensed until thirty days after the passage of the ordinance. Carried
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unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
P ROLL audited by the FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $77,366.38 was pre-
s-nted. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and
w- rants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Hogue. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan.
T - report of MERRELL L. WATTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, in
r gard to the disposition of City -owned property located within the Redevel-
o•nent Project Area, was presented. Moved by Colburn, Council direct the
City Manager to make no further progress on relocating the Public Works De-
partment until such time they determine through the Redevelopment Project the
City barns should or should not be located in that area. Motion died for
1 k of second. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this item be laid over
un it the October 22nd meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
The CITY ENGINEER'S report in regard to the petition for the 1911 Act Improve-
ment of 27th Street between A Avenue and D Avenue and A Avenue between 27th
28th Streets, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the
report be accepted and the project authorized to go ahead and referred to the
proper authorities. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
An application for person to person transfer of on -sale beer license by
RLES W. and JOYCE MORAN, DBA CREWS INN, 2439 National Avenue, was present-
ed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
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application for premises to premises transfer of on -sale general public
mises license by FLOYD 0. HICKS, DBA CLUB MELODY, 812 National Avenue
porary transfer during construction period), was presented. Ordered
ed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
ommunication from the PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCI-
ON, requesting consideration of the policy of dispersing payroll checks at
week intervals, was presented. City Manager Osburn said he did not have
eport from the Finance Officer and would like them to hold this until the
t meeting for a report. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City
ager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
gan.
A ommunication from the CHAIRMAN, COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, in regard to
th- County's purchase of the 22nd Agricultural properties at Del Mar and re-
qu-sting the support of National City in obtaining State approval, was pre -
se ted. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney be directed to
dr=w a resolution in support of the purchase of the fair grounds by the
Co nty. Councilman Colburn said the intent of the motion was to show the
State the Council's support of the Board of Supervisors. Carried by the
fo lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid. Nays: Hogue.
Absent: Morgan.
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ommunication from the PRESIDENT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting the
ncil's help in obtaining bus service to the industrial area west of Inter-
te 5, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request
granted. Louis Tompkins, 2227 E. l6th Street, was present and said he
ported it and hoped the Council would also. Councilman Colburn said it
be the Chamber of Commerce has not asked for bus service and they felt
order to obtain bus service they should be armed with sufficient ammuni-
n to prove it was needed. George Parchen, 626 E. 16th Street, was present
said this came about by the joint study of the Traffic and Industrial
ittees; it was determined the type of person these industries would re-
in would be of the hard core unemployed who does not have an automobile
could not get to the job unless there was bus service provided; the
ber felt that with the backing of the Council they would have a better
nce to obtain the service. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
Ap!.roval of step increases for eligible employees (approved by department
he 's and the City Manager): Carol Cove, Fire Department; Jo Fasig, City
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C erk's office; Verde Clark, Gary Pierwola, Police Department, were presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the step increases be approved. Carried
b unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
T e request of the SAN DIEGO ACADEMY for a permit for the 3rd annual parade
t. be held Sunday, November 17th, 10:30 - 11:30; parade to form in El Toyon
P-rk from Division east to Euclid, south to 4th, east on 4th to the school
(request approved by both Fire and Police Departments), was presented. Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved. Carried by unani-
m•us vote. Absent: Morgan.
CI Y MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from Mr. Samuel
Wi estine, Department of Housing and Urban Development, acknowledging receipt
of the urban beautification grant application for El Toyon Park; it has been
as-igned the number, Calif. B-131.
CI Y MANAGER OSBURN recommended T. R. Parks be re -appointed as Coordinator of
Sp cial Projects for another 90 days in accordance with Civil Service rules
an. regulations. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's
re ommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Hogue inquired if there would be a
to-t for the vacancy of Assistant City Manager. City Manager Osburn said
th-y were putting it together now; it would be within the 90-day period.
Ca ried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the County Board of Supervisors'
no ice of deconsolidation of the Special Bond Election (as ordered by Resolu-
ti.n No. 9666) which is on file.
CI Y ENGINEER FOSTER reported on the Hearing on the Special Assessment Inves-
tieation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 (City Clerk's and
Engineer's Affidavits of Posting and Mailing notices of hearing on file) held
We•nesday, 8:00 p.m., October 2nd: the written protests amounted to 47.55%
of the total district area; there were 24 people present, three spoke in pro-
te-t of the project, three in favor and two were seeking information; if they
wa ted to proceed with the improvement, it should be referred to the City
At orney for the proper resolution, etc. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho,
th s item be referred to the proper authorities for further processing.
Ge.rge Matheson, 8703 Hartzel Drive, Spring Valley, was present and stated he
anhis brothers owned property on 8th Street and inquired why some streets
we e done wholly by gas tax funds and others by 1911 Act assessment. City
Ma ager Osburn said basically, it was a matter of money available; they would
li.e to improve them all by gas tax. Mr. Matheson said since the widening of
8t Street was considered so critical to the development of National City, he
wa-. wondering why the 1911 Act came into play (from K to the Railroad) assess -
in the property owners a percentage of the total cost when the east end was
do a with gas tax money. City Manager Osburn said the eastern section of 8th
St eet was basically a residential street; as to widening 8th Street, they
co ld have accomplished the same effect by painting the curbs red and not
al owing any parking on the street but the businessmen on 8th Street would
no allow it; the only alternative was to widen the street. Mr. Matheson
sad this would be beneficial to the City but would penalize the property
oers; he owns property between K and L Streets on 8th where there was no
pr•posed widening; if the widening was to be done, it should be done all the
wa . Councilman Colburn said the property between K and L Avenues was delet-
ed because of necessary right-of-way acquisition and the staff felt it would
be wiser to red curb (there were no driveways and no businesses that use
pa king there.) Councilman Colburn inquired what the City's participation
wo ld be in the improvement. City Manager Osburn said it would be $112,000.00
our of a total of approximately $179,000.00. City Engineer Foster said the
City was contributing 2/3 and the property owners 1/3. Mr. Matheson said
wh_n K and 9th Street were paved under the 1911 Act there was a 20% increase
in assessments over the engineer's estimate; they were told it was because
of hiring outside engineers; in the cost of $157,000.00 he noticed an item
of over $14,000.00 engineering cost which was done by City engineers; they
were paying taxes which pay the engineering staff wages and inquired why the
cost of engineering should enter into this; this was a benefit for all of
National City and inquired why people within the district should be levied
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f.r the engineering costs; when asked this question, the City Engineer said
t at was the policy. Councilman Colburn said the City's contribution toward
111 Acts was not made up in cash but made up in labor; under the 1911 Act,
i could all be outside engineering which would be more costly than
$ 4,000.00; this must show so that the City gets credit for part of its con-
t ibution toward the total project; the $14,000.00 is not paid directly to
t e Engineering Department; this amount is credited to help pay their wages.
V ce Mayor Hogue stated there would be another hearing at which time this
p oject can be voted down or accepted; before then Mr. Matheson could contact
t e City Manager for answers to some of his questions. Mr. Matheson said he
w:s a seafaring man and gone two-thirds of the time; he would be going out
main in another week and would like to get some answers. Vice Mayor Hogue
t.ld Mr. Matheson he was welcome to contact City Manager Osburn on the phone
a he would try his best to answer questions; if not, Council members could
a so be contacted to obtain the answers; perhaps one of his brothers could be
p esent for the next hearing. Mr. Matheson said under the 1911 Act protests
a e figured on percentage of area of owners objecting and not the number of
people involved; this project entails around 123 parcels individually owned;
t e nays on this project are over 50% of the owners; he didn't know how the
s.hools and other organizations entered into this and inquired if they were
e cluded. City Engineer Foster said they were included; they would pay their
s are. Lillian Woodworth, 1041 E. 8th Street, was present and said she
t ought the hearing held a few nights ago was to ask questions and have them
a swered but found it was just for protesting and inquired if there was
a other meeting held by the Council could they ask questions and have them
a swered; there were questions brought up regarding the speed limit on the
s reet and how it was to be marked; no one said anything other than it hadn't
b=en decided; as a resident with children, it was important to know what was
b<ing proposed for the street if it was widened; widening the street would
n.t increase business as much as it would increase the speed; there was a
school at "L" Avenue and one on E Avenue; it was important the speed limit
b kept the same but with a four -lane traffic it would not be going at 25
m.p.h. Councilman Camacho inquired if the Traffic Safety Committee could be
r:quested to be present at the next hearing to answer questions. Councilman
Colburn stated the City was pre-empted by the State; they have established a
p•licy so that when you are traveling in any California city on a certain
k'nd of street you can feel safe to travel at the speed you would normally
travel at home; it was his opinion it would automatically become a 35 m.p.h.
z.ne; the school zones are 25 m.p.h. zones during school; he felt the in-
creased width of the street and the new posted speed limit of 35 m.p.h.
would decrease traffic accidents. Vice Mayor Hogue stated the Council could
h-ve the Chief4el Police or representative at the final hearing to answer all
the questioI /inquired if the City Manager could do this without a motion.
The City Manager said he could. Mrs. Florence Uzumecki, 524 i Avenue, said
this was similar to what they went through on Highland Avenue when it was
widened; on Highland Avenue everybody in the City was benefitted; on 8th
St eet they are faced with the same thing; the City has gas tax money with
which to do it; the City could have done it for them but refused to and pro-
pe ty owners had to pay a share; it was unfair to request people on a thor-
ou.hfare such as 8th Street to pay any part of the bill because it is used
by everybody in the City. Joseph Colaianni, Jr., 2772 Wilma Street, was
present and said the City did not have enough gas tax money to take care of
al the things they had to do; he inquired if in the future when the urban
re ewal development had taken place and National City was able to collect
en ugh taxes to make the City rich would it be possible at that time to im-
pr ve streets without having the 1911 Act in effect in such a way the major -
it of the property owners would have to pay for the improvements. Council -
ma Camacho said it was hoped the time would come when citizens would not
ha e to pay for street improvements. Mr. Colaianni congratulated the Council
on urban renewal which would make them a rich city. Vice Mayor Hogue said
he appreciated the praise but they must stick to the motion on the floor.
Dr George Panchen, 626 E. 16th Street, stated the improvement to Highland
Av nue enhanced the value of the property on Highland Avenue; the people
li ing on that street benefitted as it was worth a lot more than before the
st eet was widened. Motion to refer this item to the proper authorities for
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f rther processing carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
V ce Mayor Hogue recommended approval of proclaiming of "Navy Week". Moved
b Colburn, seconded by Camacho, next week be proclaimed "Navy Week" (October
1- 25, 1968) and the proclamation be approved as it will be written.
C.rried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be, adjourned to October 22,
168, 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councilman Colburn inquired the
✓ ason for adjourning the meeting to another date. Vice Mayor Hogue stated
t o members of the Council would be attending the League of California Cities
m eting, the Mayor would be out of town and there would not be a quorum pre-
s:nt. Councilman Colburn inquired if -they would have to reopen the meeting
o that date. City Attorney McLean said the ordinance says they must meet
e ery Tuesday. Councilman Colburn said then they would just adjourn until
t en. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
jrires- MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALORNIA
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