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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 02-21 CC MIN160 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 21, 1967 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: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members 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 Harry G. Moskwa, Reader, First Church of Christ Scientist. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTIas NO. 9311, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OP JUDGMENT (Security First National Bank)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance of the City of National City Prezoning the Derr Annexation Establishing C-2-P-D Zoning," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN recommended the introduction of the ordinance, "An Ordinance Revising Sewer Connection Fees," be laid over for redrafting. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the "Ordinance Revising Sewer Connection Fees" be laid over. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1157, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2373 OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE," (permitting transfer of taxi permit to another vehicle within fleet) was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated the ordinance just adopted had to do with putting permits on the backs of taxi cabs; however, persons in the audience did not know what the ordinance was about from the listing on the Agenda and suggested more information be listed in future. CITY ATTC NEY MCLEAN reported it was not possible to consolidate a bond election for the library willthe school election in April. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if a reapportionment election were called could they con- solidate with that. He said it was doubtful; however, the County did not profess to have any official notice there mould be a June election. The Mayor recommended the City Attorney be authorized to check with the School Board of the Sweetwater Union High School District in regard to the possibil- ity of getting it on the ballot. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved regarding the City Attorney's further looking into the possibility of getting it on the ballot. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved regarding the City Attorney's further looking into the possibility of putting the Library Bond Election with the School Election. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if during the last school election was there not sane comment about being tied in with the City. The Mayor said that was the local school; the City Attorney's report 2/21/67 161 was that we could not get it on the April ballot; this will be the Sweetwater Union High School District ballot they would be trying to get it on. Council- man Hogue said the school implied it would be detrimental to their election; however, as much as the schools insist their students use the Library it could not be construed as a detriment to their election. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated he communicated with Mission Cable TV Co., holders of a franchise to operate in National City, and informed them it was the Council's intention to revoke their franchise thirty days from the date of notice. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported the Council could refund the amount of $93.85 to Norman D. and Marjory T. Stage, 1824 La Siesta Way, (who were erroneously included within Assessment District No. 141, Lanoitan Avenue, 18th Street to 24th Street) on the basis payment of the money would be a compromise of possible litigation. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request of Mr. and Mrs. Stage in regard to the $93.85 refund be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. COUNCILMAN REID asked City Manager Osburn if the City always got a purchase order before they bought items; does the City pay by invoice and do they check their sales tax to make certain they are not being over -taxed. City Manager Osburn said every item was checked; almost everything was on purchase orders; there were some parts houses where they had running accounts and an open P. O. with one number which was used for one month; the tax was always checked, also where there was a discount for payment within a stated period of time, they always took advantage of it. The City Manager further stated they buy locally whenever possible, providing it was not cheaper elsewhere. MAYOR MORGAN stated the Council should notify the junk yard at 24th and Wilson (Les Street Auto Wrecking) whether or not they were going to extend the zone variances, Z-24 and Z-26 (granted with the stipulation they be reviewed every two years), as it would be unfair not to extend it unless the owner were notified at an early date. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the owner of the 24th Street auto wrecking yard be notified it was the intention of the Council at the present time the zone variance not be extended. Councilman Harris asked if the time for renewal was September 1st; the Mayor said it was sometime in September. Carried by unanimous vote. Director of Planning Stockman said since the matter of the Les Street Auto Wrecking would be up for review before the Planning Commission in September, would it be in order to also instruct the Planning Commission of the Council's intentions. The Mayor replied the City Manager would handle that. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated they may be able to accomplish improvements along National Avenue and suggested each member of the Council submit his idea of the area to be rejuvenated in the form of a map; the Council could review all of the ideas; from this they could work out an area as a basis for redevelop- ment. Mayor Morgan said if the Council felt this way they should work out what they think, turn it over to the City Manager and he would then present it to the Council. Councilman Harris said if this was done he hoped they could reach a unanimous agreement on the area. MAYOR MCRGAN presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Charles (Chuck) Foster for his active participation in National City community functions. (Councilman Hogue left the Council Chamber) Mr. Foster made a short statement and introduced his wife. (Councilman Hogue returned.) CITY CLERK MINOGUE read the Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "GOLDEN ANNI- VERSARY YEAR" (1967, United States Naval Air Station at North Island). Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a letter from Mayor Morgan pronouncing March 1, 1967 "RED CROSS DAY" in National City. 2/21/67 162 LOUIS J. STRAHAN, 1135 E. 30th Street, was present and requested action on their alley; there was a hard surface on it which was paid for before he built there but which had since been dug up; they've had nothing but dust and mud since; someone did come out and look at it and then sent a street sweeper through which made dust settle over everything. Mr. Strahan said since the surface had been paid for, the street should be maintained; the road department man came out and wanted to bet $25.00 that it hand't been blacktopped and tried to sell them a job of blacktopping. City Manager Osburn said he was familiar with the area; it was not a permanent improvement, it was just a surface; however, they were mixing materials for it and should be out there within two weeks if the weather held. Councilman Hogue asked Mr. Strahan why he had appeared before the Council and if he had talked to the people with the City about this. Mr. Strahan said he had approached a couple of people about it but had gotten a big shuffling around; they were going to come out but didn't and some would say they had no authority or the one he wanted was out to coffee; finally, by continuously calling they agreed to come out and talk to them but they had never been out when he was there. Charles Hutton, 1127 E. 30th Street, was present and said in 1941 he was told by one ofthe old residents in the area the surface was paid for at the same price they are asking today to do the job; he was also told the individual in charge of the Street Department enjoyed turning back money each year showing he ran his department efficiently and would appreciate knowing if there was money turned back each year. Mayor Morgan said every dollar they can obtain to put in the streets goes for that purpose. Mr. Hutton asked if there was any way of getting more efficiency out of the Street Department as sometimes there are ten men watching and one man working; it wouldn't exist in private enterprise. B. J. GAUTEREAUX, 2019 Highland Avenue, was present and asked if there was much hope of getting another cable TV company interested in a franchise. City Manager Osburn said they had not been approached by any other company; however, there were other companies that would come in if they were able to do it legally; this was a legal problem. Mr. Gautereaux said there were many National City residents looking forward to cable TV and they should not be without it. Councilman Harris asked if it would be in order to send letters from the Chamber of Commerce and this body to the F. C. C. asking that we have this advantage. The Mayor said it rests with the Court at this time; it was in the newspaper that it would possibly be settled the middle part of the year. THE ASSR+_SMENT HEARING, 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF Q AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149 was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the Certificate of Publication, the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting the Notice of Filing Assessment and time of Hearing. The City Clerk read one written protest to the grade from Layton E. Tinder, 1660 San Altos Place, Lemon Grove, California (whose property was located at 1645 E. 16th Street). City Engineer Foster stated Mr. Tinder's property was developed prior to the existence of "Q" Street, without regard to future grading; the Engineering Department took photographs of the foundation prior to the con- struction and they felt the foundation failed prior to the street improvement; however, it did look a little worse than before they had started. The City Engineer recommended the claim be denied and the assessment approved; if were was any adjustment to be made it could be made outside of the proceed- ing. Mr. Tinder was present and said he had a picture showing where the earth was almost level to the foundation and when they graded it was such a severe cut on his property that the foundation fell out; the cement was old but it would not have fallen out had it been left the way it was. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and referred to the proper authorities for processing and the recommendation of the City Engineer in regard to the assessment district be approved. Councilman Hogue asked if the street grade was established prior to or after this dwelling was built. City Engineer Foster said the grade on "Q" Avenue was established in connec- tion with this proceeding a few months ago. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/21/67 163 RESOLUTION NO. 9312, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ("Q" Avenue North of 16th Street, Assessment District No. 149)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE suggested if there are any other streets in the City on which the grade had not been established, they get grades established before people build their dwellings; also, when individuals get a building permit they should check what the grade might be. THE HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9288 (1911 AiT IMPROVEMENT OF 17TH STREET, J TO L) was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the Certificate of Publication, the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting the Notice of the Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 9288, and the City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting Notice of Improvement. The City Clerk reported receipt of a petition protesting the cost of the work, dated January 22, 1967, signed by fourteen of the twenty property owners in the assessment district: Harold P. and Anna K. Frye, 1115 E. 17th St.; Henry R. & Georgine M. Van Arum, 1704 "L" Ave.; Bernabe & Ophelia Cruz, 1720 "L" Ave.; John & Anna Egan, 1624 "L" Ave.; Mary Eleazer, 1101 E. 17th St.; Oscar M. & Angelita M. Baclagan, 1705 "J" Ave. & 1711 "J" Ave.; John McLauchlan, 1721 "J" Ave.; W. A. Smotherman, 1706 "J" Ave.; J. McVey & Germain A. McVey, 1621 "J" Ave.; Fred S. Taylor, 1128 E. 17th St.; Ralph & Mabel Hartung, 1041, 1043, 1045 E. 17th St.; Mr. & Mrs. Foster M. Forte, 1040 E. 17th St. & 1826 "K" Ave.; Mrs. Joe Denton, 1102 E. 17th St.; Warren E. Satter, 240 Glover Ave., Chula Vista (1638 "L" St.). Moved by Councilman Hogue this hearing be tabled until further notice. The Mayor said the motion was out of order as they did have to open the hearing. City Clerk Minogue stated she had some letters from individuals in regard to this who also signed the petition, also a letter from Ray Overton, 1104 E. 17th St., dated January 16, 1967, who wanted to know how he could get in his driveway off 17th Street.which was referred to the Engineering Department when it was received. The City Engineer said the protests listed in the petition constitutes 71.43% of the property effected which was a majority protest. John Williams, 1720 "L" Avenue, was present and said the major concern was the cost of the improvements within that area; another protest was that property on "L" Avenue, not directly on the improvement on 17th St., was being assessed about $200.00. Harold Frye, 1115 E. 17th St., was present and said he was not opposed to improvements but the costs were completely out of line; sidewalks were not included and his assessment was in the neighborhood of $800.00 with an additional $200.00 to be spent for sidewalks; also im- provement of their property would penalize them by additional taxes. Council- man Hogue asked Mr. Frye if he had an alternative method for improvement. Mr. Frye said he didn't know unless the City would assume more of the expense; if it was going to cost him an exorbitant price he would prefer the street left as it was. The Mayor asked the City Engineer 'if this would cost more than other 1911 Acts. The City Engineer said they used the current construction figures; this was only an estimate; over the past several months there had only been a few that had gone over estimates; costs of improvements go up as the costs of materials and wages go up. Mr. Frye said Ray Overton who lived across the street from him and had the same frontage as his was assessed $60.00 - $70.00 less and asked the reason for this. City Engineer Foster said he was not prepared to discuss details, but there were different things which could cause it: width of driveways, whether or not the water meter had to be lowered, etc. Mr. Frye said most people in that area worked for wages and the amounts assessed were a good hunk of money to them. Henry Van Arum, 1704 "L" Avenue, was present and said a great majority of the protests were in part because sidewalks were not included; he read in the paper that under a plan proposed by Mayor Morgan, 38 blocks of streets would be improved (between Palm Avenue, 4th Street and Harbison Avenue); the property owners would pay for the sidewalks and curbs only and the City would pave the street. Mr. Van Arum said if the City could pave 38 blocks at a cost of $1,000.00 a street why should an assessment on 17th Street cost one property owner 2/21/67 164 $1100.00. Mayor Morgan said major streets in National City could be im- proved with gas tax money; when gas tax money was available they will improve those scheduled streets to a permanent street; they intended to put in the sidewalks and curbs under 1911 Act and then overlay with a temporary street until the gas tax money comes in. The Mayor said the State of California tells them what streets they could put gas tax money on; residential streets are not qualified for gas tax money and every street mentioned was a major street in National City. Councilman Hogue stated it had been the policy of the City if the property owners would put in curbs and gutters the City would black top their streets for them. Mayor Morgan stated that was not a permanent street but a street like they had at the present time; the only reason the City black topped it was because the people signed the 1911 Act and the City mixed up some material to cover the street temporarily until they could get the street in. Mr. Van Arum said he thought they would find the majority of the property owners would go along with them if the sidewalks and curbs were put in and the street be blacktopped as is; the property would be improved to a greater degree if the sidewalks and curbs were put in than to put the money in the street. Mrs. Warren Satter, 240 Glover, Chula Vista, was present and said they had property on the corner of 17th Street; it only involved two blocks and they did not have that much traffic; her property was about 180 ft. and the amount of the proposed improvement to her would be $876.00 but could be more. Councilman Hogue asked if this was a rental and if she lived on a paved street in Chula Vista. Mrs. Satter replied 'yes" to both questions but said the improvement was only two blocks and was not worth the cost. Mrs. Germaine McVey, 1621 "J" Avenue, was present and said She had been asked to pay about $200.00 for the street improvements but she was not on 17th Street or even the corner of that street and did not understand why she should be asked to pay for the improvement. Mayor Morgan recommended the hearing be continued until 8:00 P.M. the following week; he visited most of the homes in the area, talked to the owners and they were confused on the costs and thesidewalks; there were two corners on "L" Ave. and two corners on "J" Ave. and would like Council to study this assessment district before the next meeting; it might be some corrections could be made on some of the lots that faced, not upon the street, but in back. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be continued until the following meeting, February 28th, at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Van Arum and John Williams pro- tested the continuance of the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. RAY POWELL, Shell Oil Company, was present and said if a representative from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company was present he would present a request. Representative not present. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $64,186.47 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $13,921.14 Traffic Safety 7,933.49 Park 541.40 Gas Tax 2107 109.08 Retirement 11,509.61 Trust/Agency 10.00 Special Streets 51.00 Sewer 10,718.15 T OTAL $44,793.87 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The minutes of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES1 meeting of February 1st, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 2/21/67 165 A communication from IDA MAE KERR, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE, requesting permission to submit names from various organizations to form a Centennial Committee, was presented. Mayor Morgan recommended the request be approved and the Mayor be given names to submit for the Centennial Committee which will serve through the celebration of the 100th year of National City. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of M. ARRIETA for an extension of time to complete the storm drain at 20th and "i." Streets and the City Engineer's recommendation to grant 10 working days, were presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The resignation of Library Page, PRESTON WTLSON, effective February 15th, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hogue suggested in future notation be made on the bottom of the resignation the period of time the employee served with the City. The minutes of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of February 15th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin of February 6th, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the first item on the list regarding the Brown Act and Committee Meetings be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a resolution opposing the suggested changes. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Council go on record opposing the next two items (Mandatory Hiring Standards for Firefighting Personnel and changes to the Collier -Unruh Gas Tax). Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Thelma Hollingsworth requesting two "15 minute" parking spaces on loth Street to aid sick and elderly people patronizing H & H Pharmacy, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Councilman Hogue said he hoped the motion included this pertained to drugstores and pharmacies only. Councilman Harris said he would include in the motion that this be granted and also two spaces be allowed on the same street (National Avenue) for the Fraser Pharmacy if they want it. Mayor Morgan said he would recommend they give Mrs. Hollingsworth one 15- minute parking on loth Street and if Mr. Fraser wanted one they would give him one. Vice Mayor Colburn stated he seconded the motion for discussion but he partially concurred with one space and hoped the motion would be restated so it would be known it was temporary use -and could be withdrawn if it caused any problems and any other requests would have to be weighed on their merits; it was possible the area would be rejuvenated and, if this happened, the problem would take care of itself; and suggested withdrawing the second so the person making the motion could restate it. Councilman Harris said he had always been opposed to 15-minute parking other than for utilities; however, elderly people going into the drugstores downtown have a hard time parking; his idea was that there were two spaces on loth Street between there and the first driveway and they should make it all green rather than just one; he wouldn't make it in his motion to make the other one now but it was leaving the door open to the Fraser Pharmacy if they request the same privileges; he was in favor of two spaces but would want it to be on a trial basis of 3 - 6 months. Councilman Hogue said he was against the two parking places as the parking space would be on the corner; if they gave the H & H Pharmacy two parking places, they would be bound to give Fraser two parking places on National Avenue. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, one green parking space be put on loth Street on a trial basis. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for a business permit by AARON AMBULANCE, 1104 Roosevelt Avenue (Co -owners, Earl E. Crawford and Lowell A. Crawford), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/21/67 166 The SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, RESOLUTION NO. 101, requesting approval and cooperation of National City to permit the National Safety Council to conduct an appraisal of the highway safety activities in conjunc- tion with Coordinated San Diego County Traffic Safety Program, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended the request be approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to Mrs. Montgomery's property at 3051 Baker Place: it was included in the "Sweetwater Heights Annexation" April 10, 1961; prior to the annexation, the property was unzoned but was zoned C-2 (Limited Commercial); no protests were registered at zoning hearing; Superior Court Judge George A. Lazar in 1965 stated Lila May Gustafson had an easement across the real property of Mrs. Montgomery for ingress and egress for road purposes for a portion of Lot 543 only, and not for the benefit of portions of Lot 603 and 605; it was a civil matter and appeared to have been adjudicated by Judge George A. Lazar on October 5, 1965; if the easement was violated it would not be the concern of the City of National City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported Pedro Morales, Contractor for the razing and cleaning of the site of Olivewood Housing, requested an extension to March 3rd to complete the work (it would be a little over a week); and recommended the request be granted. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mrs. David S. Dixon, Chairman, Tennis Tournament Committee, La Jolla Women's Auxiliary, Children's Hospital, stating on March 3 - 5 there would be a men's doubles championship held at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, all proceeds going to the Children's Hospital; and requesting the loan of 600 bleacher seats to accomo- date the expected crowd (they have the necessary transportation for moving the seats); the seats would be picked up on March 2nd and returned on March 6th. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted so long as they (if 1eya1) assure us the seats would be returned in good shape or if damaged in any way the repairs would be made immediately at no cost to the City. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Wessel, Secretary - Treasurer, South Bay Optimist Club, requesting permission to sponsor the deWayne Brothers' Circus on Saturday, April 1, 1967, at South Bay Plaza and waiver of license and permit fees as they are a non-profit service club and the proceeds would be used for youth activities in the community; cash security bond would be sent to the City before the day of the circus. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request of the South Bay Optimist Club be granted in regard to the circus being held in the South Bay Plaza. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of two copies each of the State Employees' Retirement System's Thirty -Fifth Annual Financial Report and Report of Opera- tions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1966 and the Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature as of December 31, 1966; one set was for the employees and she forwarded it to the President of the Employees Association; the other set would be on file in the City Clerk's office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE inquired how the League of California Cities golf tourna- ment turned out. Mayor Morgan replied Councilman Hogue won one of the four trophies. COUNCILMAN REID stated he wanted to be on record as being proud of the National City Street Department and their accomplishments. Mayor Morgan said he, too, would have to support the Street Department as they have done an outstanding job; he has checked on them also. Councilman Hogue said everyone was aware they had done an outstanding job; public relations were not good 2/21/67 167 and Vice Mayor Colburn brought it to the attention of the Council and suggested all City employees take the time to use diplomacy with the public. STEVE BALLARD, PRESIDENT, BAY CITY AMBULANCE, 567 "H" Street, Chula Vista, was present and said the Council approved an application for license for an ambulance service within the City and inquired if provision was made for police and/or City initiated calls. City Manager Osburn said he didn't know Mr. Crawford had requested being placed on the Police Department list; it was normal procedure to place each licensed and qualified ambulance company on call in rotation. Mr. Ballard recommended the system followed in other cities in the United States that consideration be given to the ambulance service providing standard type of service; they should work in conjunction with the police ambulance; and suggested the City look into this a bit further. RAY POWRIA,, Shell Oil Company, said there was someone from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company present but he did not know if it was someone familiar with their needs. Lester Wright, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, said he was not the one they were expecting but he would try to help. Mr. Wright said last week a drawing was presented of a planter box in front of the Shell Oil station at 13th Street and Cleveland; he understood the company needs something similar to this because of the guy poles which provide service. Mr. Powell said the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. found they must relocate their guy wires anchoring the large power pole in that area; they would have to put two guy poles between the driveways of the new service station; their interest in it was providing protection for those two guy poles; where guy poles were exposed to traffic were in danger of being broken off, the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. would surround the poles with three railroad irons set in concrete; for appearance, they would prefer to install a planter which would also protect the poles. Mr. Powell said the reason for appearing before Council was the 52' pla.nter box surrounding the poles would be on the City's parkway; Council approved elimination of the planter box last week but since then the question of the guy poles arose; therefore, they requested the Council to permit installation of the planter box in the parkway. Mayor Morgan said if they ever widen that area they couldn't make a 60' travelway; some day they would have to widen 13th St. to 4 lanes. The Mayor said it would be helpful if they could go to the location and study it; he was not sure just where the sidewalk came in. Mr. Powell said it would be solid concrete from the curb to the property line. Director of Planning Stockman said she had been in contact with three members of the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and their problem was the guy wire coming from a 69,000 volt line which could create terrible damage if this pole were broken off; their main concern was protection of that pole either with railroad irons or a planter box. Mrs. Stockman stated she and Don Newberry of the Engineering Department could see no harm in this other than what Mayor Morgan had mentioned; they could grant them permission to install a planter box in the parkway and to locate their sidewalks more than two feet from the property line. Council- man Hogue inquired if that would interfere with the future widening of the street. Director of Planning Stockman stated the ordinance permitted the waiving of a 2' set back but required Council action to put anything in the parkway. City Engineer Foster said at the present time they had 14' from the face of the curb to the property line with a 52' roadway; if they changed that to 64 they would still have 8'; with a 5' planter box, the sidewalk could only be 3' wide; the gas company had the right to put in their anchor poles and to protect them properly regardless of whether or not the sidewalks are there. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, they allow a. 4' planter box to be installed. City Engineer Foster said the location along the street should be left to some discretion of the Director of Planning, Engineering Department, the power company and the developers as they might be able to improve the condition. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to include the 4' planter box be granted with the Director of Planning, Engineering D partment, the power company and the developers working it out together. Councilman Reid stated he would vote against it a.s he didn't understand enough about it; it seemed they were protecting everyone but the 2/21/67 168 City. Councilman Harris said the Director of Planning and the City Engineer would be protecting the City; the Council was approving it but they would work it out. Mayor Morgan told the City Engineer he understood they would have a 41 sidewalk instead of a 51 sidewalk and asked if that was correct. City Engineer Foster said that was the current proposal, although they may be able to improve on it. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue) Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Calburn, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:12 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF'NATNAL ITY, CALIFORNIA 2/21/67