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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 04-11 CC MIN219 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 11, 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. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Linn, McLean, Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engr. Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Colburn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9344, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN COMPRO- MISE OF CONDEMNATION (Jack and Nancy C. Neill)," 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 Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution, be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9345, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OPENING AN ESCROW FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY CHARLES E. COSTELLO, JACK AND NANCY C. NEILL AND FRANCES H. CUSACK," was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 9346, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF 20TH STREET," wa.s presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title on1. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9347, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT FOR SIDEWALKS (2638 East 15th Street)," 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 Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9348, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP FOR MILES MANOR NO. 1 SUBDIVISION," 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 Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Robert A. Miles, 3193 Mt. Miguel Drive, San Diego, was present and urged the immediate approval of the final map. Director of Planning Stockman said the final map was before the Planning Commission last night; they recommended the final map for Miles Manor No. 1 Subdivision be approved subject to the development of the sub- division in compliance with said map and with the conditions in the resolu- tion approving the tentative map prior to final acceptance of the completed subdivision by the City. The Director of Planning said it would be before the City Council next week unless tie Council requested it orally tonight. Motion to adept the Resolution carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, they take out of context the Director of Planning's 4/11/67 220 report in regard to the Miles Manor Subdivision final map so they could take action authorizing the resolution be drawn if the Council was in favor of the final map. Director of Planning Stockman said all she could do would be to give the Planning Commission's report and if approved it would auto- matically go to the City Attorney for a draft of resolution. Vice Mayor Colburn said what he hoped to accomplish by the motion was the Council's approval of the final map (which the Planning Commission recommended be approved) and authorize the resolution to be made. Mayor Morgan told Mr. Miles this would authorize the drawing of a resolution approving the final map only and Council could change its mind when it was presented. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Reid. Director of Planning Stockman said this report would not have been under her report tonight: she would give it orally now and the written report would be on the Agenda next week: the Miles Manor No. 1 Subdivision is an eight lot subdivision lying east of Q Avenue, north of 16th Street; lot No. 9 which lies west of Q Avenue was deleted as recommended on the tentative map; the stipulated conditions were incorporated in the resolution just adopted; City Engineer Foster signed the final map and is satisfied the map is technically correct; the Planning Commission recommended the final map be approved as had been stated earlier. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Director of Planning's report in regard to the Planning Commission's action on the Miles Subdivision final map be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to draw the resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9349, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 9229 GRANTING A LIMITED COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO HUMBLE OIL COMPANY," 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 Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9350, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE.AND CLOSE PORTION OF TWENTY-SECOND STREET," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 9351, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO ORDER A CHANGE IN WORK TO ACCOMPLISH MINIMUM WIDTH DRIVEWAYS ("C" Avenue, 20th Street, 21st Street, Alley, Assessment District No. 147)," was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, 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 Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1164, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DECLARING THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY TO BE THE AGENCY," was presented for the second reading. Mayor Morgan showed colored slides of properties within the area to be redeveloped and pointed out the needs for the redevelopment stating private development was impossible due to high costs involved. Mrs. Florence Uzumecki, 524 I Avenue, was present and spoke against the adoption of the ordinance because it would start a precedent and other areas could be condemned under the new building inspection policy. Mayor Morgan recommended action on this ordinance be withheld until after the scheduled hearing. THE HEARING ON MISSION CABLE TV, INC. was held at this time. Henry Goldstien, Vice President, Mission Cable TV, Inc., was present and told the history of the cable TV franchise with the City of National City and the Court action which prevented their starting service to National City. On questioning by councilmen, Mr. Goldstien assured everyone that immediately the Court action 4/11/67 221 was resolved they would provide service to National City; they would lay lines for service. Mr. Goldstien further said the antenna that would serve National City was located at Paradise Valley Road and Potomac Street; if they had had another week or two they would have had cables on the poles in National City; Imperial Beach could probably be served from this antenna also. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed and the suggestion the franchise be discontinued be dropped. Carried by unanimous vote. The presentation of ORDINANCE NO. 1164 was continued. City Attorney McLean inquired if each member of the Council was acquainted with the areas and conditions shown and described in the Mayor's report. Each member of the Council said he had been over the area.. 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 Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Ordinance be adopted. Mrs. Florence Uzumecki, 524 I Avenue, spoke again and read an except from "The Terrible 1313 Revised" by Jo Heinman which she recommended the Council read. Mrs. Chambers, 1318 E. 18th Street, was present and spoke against urban renewal. Councilman Hogue said he was glad to get this plan started as he had another area (National Avenue) in mind for redevelopment. Councilman Reid inquired if the area included in the redevelopment plan could be enlarged. City Attorney McLean said the drawing of the area before them was developed by the staff for the purpose of discussing an area that appeared to be eligible for a study grant to determine whether or not the area is a blighted area within the meaning of the Community Redevelopment Law which is a state law; later on the redevelopment agency would fix boundaries of the project area and be committed to it. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated he had to leave the meeting within a short time and recommended Council Communications be heard at this time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN inquired about enforcement of the weed ordinance. City Manager Osburn said the procedure will be inspection of each vacant area, recording of the square feet in each parcel, and posting the area giving the owner time to clean up; when completed, a public hearing would be held and then they would go to bid to have someone clean the areas; they were getting the forms necessary for starting the procedure now. MAYOR MORGAN expressed appreciation for the long hours City Clerk Minogue had worked on the preparation of maps regarding the redistricting of super- visorial districts, one of which was before them; this consisted of a Bay Area which goes up into Mission Hills as the supervisor, Mr. Austin, lives in that area. The Mayor said if the supervisors would adopt this plan it would last for years to cane. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the new plan for the districting of supervisors as shown on the map on the board be approved. Vice Mayor Colburn said he hoped the intention was to encourage the Board of Supervisors to choose this type of plan but not those exact boundaries. Mayor Morgan said the boundaries were "suggested" boundaries and could be changed; the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor's office, the Clerk►s'office, and the Engineer's office worked on this. Councilman Harris inquired if the people from Chula Vista had been shown this plan. Mayor Morgan said there was a meeting that afternoon in the Council Chambers with La Mesa, Spring Malley, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and others invited to look at the plan. Councilman Hogue said if this was the map to be presented to the Board of Supervisors he would have to vote "no" on the motion. Mayor Morgan said the map had been presented to the Imperial Beach Council and they voted in favor of accepting it. Mrs. Edith Sherman, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, stated she had just returned from Chula Vista and the City Council voted in favor of the map. Mrs. Lorna Harris 226 E. 8th Street, was present and said at the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' 4/11/67 222 meeting that morning they voted unanimously to approve the map. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Mayor Morgan left the Council Chamber and Vice Mayor Colburn presided. COUNCILMAN REID said the Council was not giving department heads enough time to deliver a recommendation to Council; some of them get a request at 10:00 A.M. Friday and they only have a couple hours to make the Agenda and can't make the investigation and come up with a proper recommendation in that time. City Manager Osburn said one of the problems was that they don't get the Council minutes until late Friday and the Agenda closes at 10:00 Friday morning and this would make a two weeks delay in almost every report; they could solve the problem by having two weeks instead of one week in which to make the report. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated last week they had voted to charge the minimum fee for the use of the Community Building but they waived the business license fee for the dance permit; the paper printed it that way but some of the PTA mothers who tried to obtain a waiver of the fee for use of the building misinterpreted the news coverage and phoned him. Councilman Hogue suggested the paper print the statement that since Council had set the policy not to waive the minimum cost for maintenance of the Community Building they had not broken it; everyone had paid it. WAYNE BROWN, 1146 Delta Street, National City Police Officer, read the Police Association's 1967-68 salary request: 10% salary increase for Patrol- man; 10% salary, plus additional 5% for all Staff Officers, Sergeants and above; 21/2% increase for Motorcycle Officer, hazardous pay, and presented copies to members of the Council. Vice Mayor Colburn recommended the report be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Vice Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MRS. MARTHA SMITH, 910 N Avenue, was present and read a letter, dated April 10, 1967, from Porter E. Peterson, President of the National City Home Protective League requesting copies of all codes and/or ordinances, local, state, and federal, under which the City intended to carry out door- to-door inspection of every residence within National City. Vice Mayor Colburn recommended the letter be referred to the City Manager for a report in regard to the availability of the answers to questions in the letter; the Council could act on the request at the next regular meeting. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the letter be referred to the City Manager. Councilman Hogue suggested if these people obtain the answers from the City Manager's office. Councilman Reid stated if these people want answers it should be given to them. Councilman Reid inquired if the City fails to make these inspections would the State make them and bill the City. City Manager Osburn said this was especially true in multiple residential units where health inspectors would be sent in and the City billed for the cost. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Colburn. Nays: Harris, Hogue. Absent: Morgan. MRS. CHAMBERS, 1318 E. 18th Street, congratulated the policemen for the excellent job they are doing and said they deserve a raise. Mrs. Chambers also said she was a member of the National City Home Protective League; the President (Porter Peterson) requested answers to his questions in writing and suggested his request be granted. MRS. FL( ENCE UZUMECKI, 524 I Avenue, said the local newspaper seemed to take delight in mentioning she was against everything; she was heartily in favor of the policemen getting a raise and would also be in favor of the firemen getting one; she wondered if they would print that. The report of CITY MANAGER OSBURN regarding the estimated cost of proposed 4/11/67 223 sanitary fill for Van Ness Canyon was presented. The City Manager said that was all of the information they had on it now but should have more within the next two to three weeks. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item be laid aside for further study. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The report of CITY MANAGER OSBURN regarding gas tax improvement of 24th Street vs. 8th Street was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted. Vice Mayor Colburn stated they had asked for this report because of the difference between 24th Street and 8th Street and although the gas tax money is being spent on both streets one street was referred to in the report as being more of a profit as compared to the other one, 24th Street having more residences; even though 24th Street was made up of mostly residences, and with the apartment complex coming up, they would all gain individually in their property value in the future; he couldn't believe 24th Street would remain single family residential for very long; some consideration should be given on the widening of 24th Street; he suggested the City Manager bring a report in regard to the possibility of a percentage participation,even though not 50 - 50. Councilman Harris said he would be in favor of widening 8th Street on a 50 - 50 basis; he could not go to the property owners on 8th Street and tell them they would have to pay 50% of the widening costs on a 1911 Act improvement while the City 100% financed the widening of 24th Street with gas tax money; 24th Street does not need widening as badly as 8th Street at this time. Councilman Reid said it was a must to have four lanes on 24th Street from Highland down to the pier; the industrial area there is our life's blood; that pro- ject should be carried on a.s planned and engineered. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid. Nays: Harris, Colburn. Absent: Morgan. A communication from CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MANAGER EDITH SHERMAN requesting use of the City's stage, one hundred chairs and microphone during the Second Annual International Travel Fair tote held on the Plaza mall, April 13 - 22, 1967, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted with the minimum charge. City Manager Osburn said the minimum charge would be $14.50 per day. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Communications from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL A. A. CAMPBELL, requesting: (a) use of the Community Building at the minimum cost April 29th from 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (b) use of the Community Building and Memorial Bowl for Commencement Exercises, June 14th (12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and June 15th (2:00 p.m. - after 7:00 p.m.), with the recommendation of Park and Recreation Director Maley attached, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, both requests be approved. City Manager Osburn said the minimum cost for the Community Building for the six hour period on a Saturday would be $50.76 (it is a weekend charge requiring men to come in and set it up); on the use of the other facilities it would be $9,58; this is the first time the school has requested the use of the facilities since there have been actual cost charges in effect. Vice Mayor Colburn suggested considering the two items separately. Second and motion withdrawn. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the use of the Community Building at a minimum fee be granted to the Sweetwater Union High School for April 29th from 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the use of the Community Building and Memorial Bowl for Commencement Exercises by the Sweetwater Union High School June 14th, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and June 15th, 2:00 p.m. until after 7:00 p.m. be granted at the minimum cost. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A copy of a communication from MAYOR OVERTON OF CORONADO to Gov. Reagan reaffirming Coronado City Council's strong opposition to the discontinuance of the Star and Crescent Ferry now operating between San Diego and the Naval Air Station, North Island, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 4/11/67 224 A communication from the PLANNING COMMISSION recommending hiring a college student on a temporary or part time basis to search out and report existing violations to the zoning ordinance, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, permission be granted for the hiring of a college student on a temporary or part time basis as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Harris stated college students do not have enough experience in public relations for something like this. Councilman Hogue stated the Planning Department and City Manager would not turn an untrained person loose on the community; it would be a person who had been told what his manner should be and what his position was; it would be worth a trial. Councilman Reid suggested they assign a fireman or policeman to the Plann- ing Department for this purpose for a couple weeks or a month. Vice Mayor Colburn said the reason for the request was the Planning Commission knew there were existing violations that were not brought to their attention. Director of Planning Stockman said this request came from the Chairman who felt there were many violations in the City that could be corrected; she hoped the person hired would have public relations experience and could explain the nature of the violation to the people; many who a.re in violation are not aware of it. Director of Planning Stockman said the quickest way of doing it would be to use a present employee of the Police Department as he would not have to be trained or supervised; a student would need to study the ordinances and someone would have to go out in the field with him and help him in the beginning. The Director of Planning inquired if it could be referred to the Finance Committee with more study given to it. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Colburn. Nays: Harris, Reid. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A communication from PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR MALEY recommending the date palms on the SE corner of D Avenue and loth Street be removed and replaced with trees of a suitable nature and an excerpt from the Traffic Safety Committee minutes, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Park and Recreation Director's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A communication from NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT COLVIN request- ing Plaza Boulevard be opened (unimproved portion between Olive and Harbison) and traffic lights installed at Harbison and Plaza Boulevard, was presented. City Manager Osburn said the school district would have small children crossing the street at Plaza Boulevard and Harbison; they were interested in traffic lights and a path through the area; the City has the necessary rights -of -way and could oil surface an area for the children to walk on; the school district has agreed to assume a portion of the cost of the lights. Vice Mayor Colburn said they discussed the possibility of opening the street by grading and oiling and asked if the City Manager would work out an arrangement with the school district in regard to the signal lights. City Manager Osburn said it could be worked out and be in effect by the time school opened next September; there was one problem where the hill jutted out in the intersection of 8th and Plaza Boulevard; they were now funneling almost two lanes of traffic into one lane and with the opening of Plaza Boulevard it would mean funneling four lanes into one lane; the County has been requested to move this obstacle but as yet there was no indication what action they would take. Vice Mayor Colburn recommended the request be referred to the City Manager. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Vice Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A communication from the CHAMBER OF CCIMERCE regarding reservations for "National City Day in Sacramento," May 25th, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Mayor Morgan and City Manager Osburn be sent on this trip. Vice Mayor Colburn suggested if they were unable to attend they be permitted to choose an alternate. Councilman Hogue said that would be fine. Councilman Reid stated they should not spend so much money for two 4/11/67 225 people to go up there for just that one day. Motion carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Colburn. Nays: Reid. Absent: Morgan. A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER recommending the City go to bid immediately for a new "solid state" traffic controller to replace the signal at 8th Street and Harbor Drive, was presented. City Manager Osburn said the "solid state" is an innovation in traffic signals and is rather expensive; they cost about $8,500.00 plus installation charge of approximately $8,000.00; the City Manager recommended it be approved. Councilman Reid inquired why it should be so expensive when they already have the wiring a.nd standards; would they rip up and start from "scratch." Associate Civil Engineer Newberry said the pressure detectors there are obsolete; they have trouble every day at this spot; some of the standards may possibly be used but the heads changed; the wiring would all have to be changed and the controller cabinet changed; at present they have to call the technician whom they have under contract 4 - 5 times a week for this signal. City Manager Osburn said gas tax money could be used. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue asked if the future widening of 8th Street would be taken in consideration and the signal not have to be replaced then. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry said they didn't contemplate changing it, even with the widening; it would accomodate, with the present situation, four lanes; it was more complicated than most because it is tied in with the railroad. Councilman Hogue stated the City had inherited the signal from the State and inquired if it was delapidated when it was turned over to us. Mr. Newberry said it was and the State was informed what a bad deal they had given the City; the State had been patching the signal for years and could not offer us parts from other signals that were any better. Councilman Hogue inquired if they would agree to share 50% to replace the light. Mr. Newberry said they had been told "no" so far, but they were given a bad deal in being given a signal in such poor condition; they were asking to go to bid now as it would be 3 - 4 months after the awarding of the contract before they could expect delivery. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Manager send a letter to the State Department of Highways saying since we were forced to inherit this antique equipment, we feel they were obligated to reimburse the City of National City for 50% of the cost of replacing the instrument. Vice Mayor Colburn suggested it be brought out in the letter that had they repaired the controller properly instead of continuously patching during the time they had its jurisdiction it would not be in its present condition. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A communication from LEE R. JOHNSON, SECRETARY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, requesting two parking spaces in front of their new sanctuary marked for loading and unloading, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. City Manager Osburn stated the Chief of Police offered. two solutions: the curb be painted on a seven day week, 24 hour basis as a loading zone; or the church make up two or three signs with the wording, "passenger zone - no parking please;" these signs would be unofficial and the Police Department would be unable to enforce them but similar signs have been used success- fully in the past. Councilman Harris said the two recommendations should be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Motion failed, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Colburn. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, a copy of the Police Chief's recommendation be mailed to Mr. Lee R. Johnson, First Baptist Church, and advise him he should tell the Council which he would prefer. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hcgue, Reid, Colburn. Nays: Harris. Absent: Morgan. A communication from DWIGHT W. GLADIEUX, MINISTER OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, expressing appreciation for the assistance of City Engineer Foster in regard to their parking lot, was presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 4/11/67 226 A communication from SAMUEL WEINSTEIN, ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, stating no repayment liability existed regarding the Civic Center planned at 14th and D and the agreement between the Government and the City is terminated, was presented. City Manager Osburn said there was a planning grant in relation to the building; the people voted for the present site and built a different building in this location; the H.H.F.A. determined they were two separate buildings and the City will not be required to repay the planning grant. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Communications from CITY MANAGER OSBURN regarding: (a) Certificate of Insurance for the San Diego Unified School District et al in relation to the use of Las Palmas Pool, to be filed with the City Clerk (b) Performance Bond for Zearl Ray Holder, filed with the City Clerk, were presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A communication from IDA MAE KERR, CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE, listing for approval and appointment a list of citizens to serve on the "Centennial Committee"(Luella Mordhorst, Clifford A. Foy, Reuben Rubio, Connie Rubio, Tressa. McCartney, N. S. Biggs, Mrs. Henry Tichy, Mrs. Carolyn Reopelle, Clifford Reed, Sr., Albert Alvarado, Joe Minogue, Chuck Terrell, W. E. Steinbach, Joseph V. Montijo, Kenneth Boulette, Donald Chase, Mrs. Claire Goldsmith, Mrs. Helen Lamb, George James, Leighton Pratt and Mrs. David Kerr), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the motion included Mrs. Stockman. Councilman Hogue inquired who recommended the additional name. Vice Mayor Colburn replied the Mayor had recommended it. Councilman Hogue inquired if the Mayor had Mrs. Kerr's okay. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the motion include Mrs. Hazel Stockman. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt ofthe League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin. The City Manager recommended telephoning our Assembly- men that we oppose AB 363 (Firefighters, Compulsory Arbitration, Good Faith Negotiations) which would require that cities and firefighters not in agreement as to hours of work and pay be required to arbitrate and with the decisions of the arbitration board final. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Osburn recommended calling our Repre- sentative, a member of the Assembly Committee, and assuring him of our support of AB 399 (Municipal Cigarette Taxes) which would allow local cigarette taxes of 32 cents per pack. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Colburn spoke against the motion as it would be taxation without any support toward the project; additional taxes should be used toward the supervision of cigarette sales. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Reid. Nays: Hogue, Colburn. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Osburn recommended a letter be written urging adoption of AB 484, AB 485 and AB 486 (exemption of business inventories and household furnishings from local taxation) to provide for replacement of these lost revenues. The City Manager said it was extremely important that these measures be approved, that ACA 35 also be approved; ACA 35, if approved by the people, would provide that money allocated by the Legislature to cities to replace revenues lost by reason of any exemption of personal property from property taxes may be used for local or municipal purposes and need not be used for state purposes as now provided in Section 12 of Article XIII of the Constitution. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Osburn recommended our Assemblymen be written a letter stating that we support the local right to enforce these items covered in AB 877 (Preemption); this bill would tend to eliminate confusion in relation to preemption by implication as a result of implied legislative intent; it appears the control of the "topless" problem may be restored to local governments; on May 2nd the Assembly Committee on Criminal Procedure will consider restoring to local governments 4/11/67 227 the clear right to regulate dangerous weapons and to impose a curfew on minors. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Managerts recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Osburn recommended opposing AB 901 and AB 902 (Police Compensation, Pensions, Fringe Benefits, Training and Equipment). Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Leaguers recommendation that these bills be opposed be approved. Vice Mayor Colburn said the main reason for opposing this was that it would enable the Legislature to impose mandatory burdens on local government with respect to such law enforcement personnel without providing the revenue to carry out such mandatory obligations. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he was asked to report regarding adding a clause of public convenience and necessity to the taxi cab ordinance and requested the City Attorney to read it. City Attorney McLean read the clause. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the present taxi cab ordinance be amended to include the clause. Carried by unanimous vcte. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated Kathlyn Olmsted, Senior Account Clerk in her office, was unable to take her vacation due to emergency surgery and would lose her earned vacation unless permission was granted extending the vaca- tion period. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, permission be granted to Kathlyn Olmsted, Senior Account Clerk, to carry over her earned vacation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of resolutions from: the City of La Mesa opposing Assembly Bill 245 (Amending Certain Sections of the Brown Act); and the City of San Marcos (Imploring Citizens to Show A Greater Respect for Law and Order...). CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a copy of a communication from Assemblyman Deddeh to J. C. Womack, State Highway Engineer, dated April 12, 1967, urging him to include a local service interchange on Interstate Route 805 at Sweetwater Road. CITY CLERK MINCGUE reported receipt of a resolution from the City of La Mesa, Opposing Assembly Bill 804 Requiring Certification Licensing of Electrical Inspectors; and a report from N. S. Biggs, Director of Building and Housing, agreeing with the La Mesa resolution which will be on the Agenda next week. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The meeting closed at 10:32 P.M. MA OR, CI`t t( ATONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: �ITY CLERK 4/11/67