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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 03-01 CC MIN112 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 1, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 P.M. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Assistant City Attorney Todd. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led, by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Rev. Wayne Cagle, Assistant Pastor, First Assembly of God Church. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced John Linn, Administrative Assistant, MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15t.h be approved with the following correction: The total of the bills approved should have been $213,593.63 not $101,942.59 (a sub total was read in error at the last meeting). Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. , Resolution urging continuance of impact aid to schools, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9074, "RESOLUTION URGING CONTINUANCE OF IMPACT AID TO SCHOOLS." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resoluticn be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Resolution No. , Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City adopting and submitting a budget for expenditure of State allocated (engineering) funds, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only, Councilman Morgan asked to have the resolution explained. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second. RESOLUTION NO. 9075, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCLL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING N AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS," was read. City Manager Osburn explained it was for mosey from the State Gas Tax Fund designated for Engineering salaries, approximately $6,000.00 each year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Resolution No, , "Resolution amending National City Civil Service rules as adopted by Resolution No. 8763," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 9076, "RESOLUTION AMENDING NATIONAL CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 8763." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Ordinance No. "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1122, establishing license fees for for -hire vehicles," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. , "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1122, establishing license fees for for -hire vehicles." 3/1/66 113 COUNCILMAN MORGAN announced he had tickets for three shows sponsored by the American Field Service, proceeds to aid foreign students; the March 12th program would be on India and Thailand; April 16t:h Australia; May 7th South America. Councilman Morgan stated the price for adult tickets was $3.00 for the entire series, children, $2.00; tickets also could be purchased from Elmer Niederfrank. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he was a member of the County Transportation Committee. Mr. Morgan said the City of San Diego Task Force Committee after study favored operation of the buses by a non-profit corporation with the metropolitan cities contracting for service according to their individual needs; it would not create another taxing agency. Councilman Morgan stated this plan would be the best for National City; it was expected the legislators would amend the Schrade Mills Act to permit five to fifteen cents per $100 evaluation added to the property taxes for just the cpst of operation, twenty cents per $100 additional for bonding for the cost of the district under MART. Councilman Morgan stated San Diego had two million dollars to put into their plan of a non-profit corporation and could get an additional four million from the Federal Government, Councilman Morgan stated under the MART plan it would cost National City $43,000.00 just to get atarted, and would cost $140,O0to $160,00; he could not see how the Council could put our people under such an obligation when the plan devised by the Task Force Committee wouldn't cost the people so much money, and the people who use the buses would pay for the expenses. Moved by Morgan, the Council go on record supporting the San Diego Task Force Committee transit plan and so inform them. Motion died for lack of second. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated during the past week a pedestrian was hit by a car where Plaza dead ends at Harbison going east. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the area be surveyed by the Traffic Safety Committee as to the darkness of it and what could be done to make it a safe crossing for the people in the area. Councilman Hogue stated at the present time there was a street light at Harbison and Earl Drive, and another at 10th and Harbison and this was not sufficient; Plaza Boulevard was heavily travelled and traffic moved at a fast rate of speed. Mayor Gautereaux stated in referring the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee the obser- vations of the Council should be forwaxed to aid them. City Manager Osburn, in answer to Mayor Gautereaux's question on the time schedule for the proposed extension of Plaza Boulevard east of Harbison, stated the owners were contacted and had little interest in the improvement under a 1911 Act District; there were two owners involved. Mayor Gautereaux stated the City was not limited to a 1911 Act as far as the extension was concer cd. and suggested tke Council request a report from the City Manager's office on the feasibility of the pr vjact and its position for priority. Council- man Hogue stated a number of school children have to cross the street at Plaza Boulevard and Harbison, and there was no crosswalk on Plaza Boulevard. Vice Mayor Allen stated if the Traffic Safety Committee recommended one or two crosswalks at this corner they could be put in. Motion, carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated the Council was not well enough informed on legislation and State and Federal funds available to the City. Councilman Hogue suggested the Council appoint someone to research the legislation for the Council and condense it so the Council could see what might apply to the City, and apply for State or Federal aid. Councilman Hogue suggested it be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation on whether someone should be hired r a City employee be appointed (such as the Director of Civil Defense) to search the laws and digest the informat- ion so the Council would be better informed on laws passed. Mayor Gautereaux stated the suggestion was a worthwhile project; the City of San Diego had people who did nothing but reference research as to the availability of public monies; there were a number of foundation grants (such as the Ford Foundation) which also have monies available for municipal projects, and it was a full-time job to do research on these projects. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation as to whether a full time person should 3/1/66 114 be hired or whether it could be given to an employee of the City. Vice Mayor Allen stated it would be well if the Downtown Association and the Chamber of Commerce be notified the City Manager was going to have a recommendation as they might want to appoint a committee to aid the City in this situati m. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on the Proposed General Plan Map was held at this time. Planning Director Stockman reported on August 27, 1964, the City Council, on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, entered into an agreement with the State of California to develop a comprehensive plan under the 701 program of the Federal Government, with the assistance of the firm, Simpson, Stratta and Associates; Citizens Advisory Committees were formed composed of 200 residents of the City, including approximately 100 Sweetwater High School students. Mrs. Stockman displayed the proposed General Plan map showing the land use (housing, business, industry recreation, education, public buildings). Mrs, Stockman stated she worked in cooperation with the City of San Diego, the Port Authority, the City of Chula Vista, the State Division of Highways, and there was no opposit- ion from these areas; the County of San Diego felt the pattern had not been correlated with their street pattern and recommended a meeting be held with the City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista. Mrs. Stockman said the Planning Commission felt the County's objection was not valid. Mrs, Stockman reported the Home Protective League requested the General Plan be placed on the ball t. Zenaido Villalobos, 2730 B Avenue, was present and stated he worked on a Citizens Committee to develop the Plan, and felt portions of it were very good but there were sections he disagreed with; the proposed plan omitted an existing school and church in the area to be zoned industrial; many people did not fully agree or understand some of the things on the plan and he suggested the plan be used only as a guide and not adopted as a plan itself; the Plan was a requirement for urban renewal, and other cities in the County (including La Mesa and Imperial Beach) were acquiring money for the improvement without having a plan of this type. Director of Planning Stockman stated Imperial Beach and La Mesa do have General Plans. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said he was against the $60,00,00 spent on the Plan, and said no plan was complete unless some streets were opened. Henry Sage, 2715 A Avenue was present, and stated this Plan can be forced through and whole blocks of houses can be moved whether the owners want them moved or not; once the Plan was accepted the monney interests could put a great deal of pressure on the City Council to force the people to move out of their homes; in studying Plans throughout the United States he found that few ever Paid off. Mrs. Jeanne Johnson, 833 Mary Court, Chairman, Planning Goals committee, was present and stated the Plan was not developed by people who were devious; her committee met many hours; no one came to any of her,meetings and told the Committee what to put in; they were told only to putty heir dreams and visions; no one was trying to put anything over on anyone; the Plan was not urban renewal, it was a plan for progress. C. L. Foster, 1071 Carlsbad, Spring Valley, Downtown Businessmen's Association, was present and said some people did not agree with portions of the Plan but it had many good points'to assist the -Council, the City Manager, and the Director of Planning for orderly growth of the City; each property owner should be made aware of the fact that the plan was the first step in creating an image of National City; he -urged the Council to adopt the Map.• Barney Melillo, 105 Laurel Avenue, was present and asked for the Planning Commission's vote on'the Map. Mrs. Stockman stated it was adopted by a 4 to 2 vote, with the Chairman, Mr, Torbett abstaining, Earl Crawford, Acme Ambulance,was present ' and asked if the map would be publicized so the people could actually see it. Mayor Gautereaux stated once the Map was acted upon it would be a public record of the City and would be available in the City Clerk's office; the material could be viewed in the Director of Planning's office at the present time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the Plan be adopted as a guide- line for the future growth and development of the City of National City, and stated that later in the meeting a Planning CCom+ission recommendation for a zone change in the eastern part of the Citynan accord with the proposed General Plan Map would be presented. Mrs. Stockman suggested 115 two alternatives: (1) the hearing be continued to March 15th and the map referred back to the Planning Commission for a report on whether or not they would recommend an amendment to the General Plan for the zone change to be brought back to the Council on the 15th for final adoption; or (2) the Map be adopted with a recommendation that the Planning Commission and staff in the future consider an amendment to incorporate this zone change. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Morgan asked why the word "adopt" was being used. Moved by Morgan, the Map and General Plan be put on the ballot at the next regular election except for the Downtown Plan and Downtown Plan be adopted. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, s9�_c_pded by Alien, the Council adopt the General Plan Map as a guidelin&1`"dvelopment and the future growth of our City. Vice Mayor Alien suggested the second recommendation of the Director of Planning be included in the motion. Councilman Hogue stated there would be other situations in the future and this zone change should be handled separately. Mrs. Stockman stated the second recomm..ndation was if the Council approved the General Plan Map, the hearing be continued to March 15 and the map referred back to the Planning Commission; if the map was adopted, the application for zone change she would present later in the meeting would require in the future a public hearing by the Planning Commission and the City Council to amend the General Plan Map.Mayor Gautereaux commented on the character of the General Plan; it was a flexible guideline to orderly development and future growth and the Government Code provisions pertaining to General Plans and their guidelines were extensive; there would be changes from time to time. The Mayor asked Assistant City Attorney Todd if he would read the section of the Code specifying the Plans as a Guideline and indicating the intent of the legis- lature in establishing it in the Government Code. Assistant City Attorney Todd read a portion of Section 65302 of the Government Code. Mayor Gautereaux thanked the 200 citizens of the community who devoted time and energy to the development of the Plan. Councilman Morgan stated he would not be against the motion if the word "adopt" was omitted; he was against the expenditure of the $60,000.00.part of it was a waste, items were studied that were under study by the Port and the School Board afri the plan took in the area to Otay Lakes Road going through Part of Chula Vista. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux thanked Mrs. Stockman and her staff. Councilman Hogue stated the ABC denied the Eagles the right of a license in the City limits, and asked if the City could do something about it; they denied the license on the basis of noise but that was only a prediction. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the Council take no action unless the Eagles request it. COUNCILMAN MORGAN said in reference to the Mexican -American forum at 9th and B Avenue ; they would like an office in the Casa and would like Council to study the situation to see if they could have an office in the Casa rather than Housing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager look into the situation and come back with a recommendation. Vice Mayor Allen stated these people should come to the Council with their request. Councilman Hogue said he asked them to appear before the Council to answer questions and they had not done so; the newly activated Human Relations Committee was studying their program and would probably make a recommendation to the Council. Mayor Gautereaux said Mr. Montoya told him until their program was approved they would not request office space from the Council. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second. COUNCILMAN HOGUE restated his motion, seconded by Councilman Colburn, in regard to research of legislation (grants, foundation monies, State and Federal Funds) the City Manager report whether to hire someone for the job or to use a present employee of the City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated, in regard to the proposed housing development, many people were under the impression the building would become another Olivewood Housing Project and were questioning what has been quoted as 3/1/66 116 "low-cost"; subsidized rent for people with an annual income of $3,000.00 or less and the construction planned for this area would not be in the reach of these people. Mayor Gautereaux stated the fact that people of moderate income would qualify for the housing had nothing to do with the quality of construction; housing must last as they underwrite it for forty years. The Mayor said the rent subsidy program had not been introduced nor or was it ready for programming and he did not have information on it; but the proposed development was not a rent subsidized program under 221D3. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the Council had not gone on record supporting any particular system of transporation but had gone on record to give the opportunity to the people to vote on whether they want to have a public - owned and operated transit system; if anyone, or any committee, came up with an alternate transportation program or a different method from the Schrade-Mills Bill, it could be on the ballot also; to date there has been nothing concrete. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated International Demolay Week. was March 13-20, and with the Council's approval he would so proclaim this week as Demolay Week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor proclaim International Demolay Week. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a communication from the City of Chula Vista enclosing a Resolution urging the Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs, to expand the San Diego service territory to include the City limits of Chula Vista and requesting the Council to take similar action on the matter. Vice Mayor Allen asked if this was similar to the resolution adopted by the National City Chamber of Commerce which was listed on the Agenda under New Business. Mayor Gautereaux stated it was and recommended the Council adopt a similar resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Senator*Schrade asking the Council to appoint one or two official delegates to meet with himself and Assemblyman Mills in regard to amendments the Council might desire in the enabling legislation for a transit district. The Mayor recommended the Council appoint two delegates. Councilman Morgan was asked to serve and declined. Mayor Gautereaux and Vice Mayor Allen volunteered to serve. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, Mayor Gautereaux and Vice Mayor Allen be appointed. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the San Diego Task Force Committee plan for transit was contrary to the best interests of the people in the City; a statement was made that it would cost the City of National City some $140,000 under a Transit Di.strict,,the Enabling Act provides for five cents per $100 valuation assessment for the purpose of a Transit District, or about $21,000. The Mayor stated the plan proposed by the City of San Diego to purchase the San Diego Transit System would be only an interim step which would be taken to the people of San Diego for a tax over -ride of 20 cents, and then would place the individual cities on a contract basis; the 20 cents, if approved, would be passed on to every city involved in the service; whether it was direct or indirect taxation, the taxpayers of this City would still pay for it. The Mayor said he was pleased the Council has gone on record to bring the issue before the people as provided in the Schrade-Mills Act; it would be the basis by which the short and long term transit would be solved in Metropolitan San Diego. TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and said he had a plan for private enterprise to take over the Transit System and provide service through the use of taxicabs and buses. Mr. Leonard inquired about the zoning for Granger Hall and about the former city manager's negotiations for Granger Hall. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Council directed the City Manager to inquire about the purchase of the property from the Granger heirs; the heirs would sell only the entire property for $180,000. Mr. Leonard asked about some $700,,000 received by the City for land in the tidelands area some years ago. Mayor Gautereaux stated the money was 3/1/66 117 received from a tideland settlement long before he was mayor and he did not know what happened although it would be a matter of official record; the Mayor suggested Mr. Leonard talk to the City Manager. EARL CRAWFORD, Acme Ambulance, was present and asked if it would be possible to see the ordinance amending Ordinance 1122 before it was adopted. Mayor Gautereaux said there would be a copy in the City Clerk's office. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated he was interested in transit and asked if there was anything that did not have to be paid for; the people are taxed and re -taxed; the sewer tax was handled by the Water Company; the City should handle its own business. Mr. Alsdorf explained what ABC stood for and stated it was a State institution; if the Eagles wished to appeal the ruling they could do so. JOE MINOGUE, 1105 East 4th Street, was present„ and announced the students and teachers of Tecate would present a program of authentic Mexican dances and music to honor Harlan Skinner at the Community Building, Saturday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m. and everyone was invited to attend. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX called a recess. The meeting recessed at 9:32 p.m. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX called the meeting back to order at 9:47 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $21,821.47 Traffic Safety 4,136.26 Park 482.15 Trust & Agency 50.00 Sewer 1,363.48 Civic Center 14.00 T OTAL $27,867.36 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $62,298.76 was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A REPORT ON CITY AMBULANCE OPERATION by Police Chief Cagle was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the report be filed. Councilman Morgan stated the license fees for operating ambulance service were too high. Mayor Gautereaux ruled it did not pertain to the motion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said,in regard to the alley between 20th and 21st Streets near L Avenue and its possible inclusion in a 1911 Act Improvement, his office was still studying it; there was quite a difference in elevation in the alley; and requested he be allowed more time. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's request be granted. Councilman Hogue asked how many people would be involved. The City Manager stated the number of people would be included in the report. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported, in regard to the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's vaults in the new Civic Center, the cost of installing a a burglar alarm would amount to $300-400 for work by the contractor, and about $200 per vault for the ultra -sonic burglar system. The City Manager recommended the conduits and boxes for the alarm system be installed now and the alarm systems be put in at a later date. Moved by Hogue, seconded by 3/1/66 118 Allen, the City Manager's request be approved. Councilman Morgan stated he investigated the possibility of installing a steel plate between the .. walls of all sides of both vaults and it would cost approximately $1,000.00 and would make it impossible to cut through the walls with a knife or to kick through the walls. City Manager Osburn stated the alarm system and the installation of a 4-inch block wall was discussed with the architect, and in their opinion the burgular alarm system would provide the best protection. The City Manager stated the alarm would ean ultra -sonic system, electrically operated, which would sound at the police�o ficer's desk; the whole room would be filled with high sound waves; the emergency generator would take over in case the electrical power failed. The City Manager stated he had not investigated the matter of the steel plate, but would do so if the Council so desired, but it was his opinion it would not do much more than the 4-inch block. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the item be tabled for a week. Motion to table failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, 1. Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hogue, Gautereaux. Motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of February 9th were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the minutes be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the suggestion on the motion made by Mr. Green in the minutes page 1,. section b be referred to the City Engineer and City Manager on cost figures for the light at 10th and Highland. (Left turn lanes on Highland Avenue be elimin- ated except the one at 30th Street.) Councilman Colburn stated an expensive left -turn signal would be necessary; the intersections that have left turn slots now (Providing they were not taxing any local businessmen or if there was a safety hazard) should remain. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Plaza property owners said they were losing business because there was no proper place to turn left and the signal with the left turn arrow would solve the problem. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Traffic Safety Committee spent a lot of time studying the left turn slots. Charles Green, member of the Traffic Safety Committee, was present, and stated the Committee had the problem under study since last October and concluded the present left turn lanes were a traffic hazard. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux recommended, on the remaining portion of item B, (in regard to the left turn slots) be further pursued and be carried out. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Mr. Green stated (in answer to Councilman Colburn's question why the left turn scot at 30th and Highland was approved) it was for reasons of safety and there was no parking in front of the High School; this one did not cause a traffic hazard; it was not good practice to have left turn slots on a 64 foot wide street. Councilman Colburnstated there didn't seem to be opposition to left turn lanes until, they were proposed in front of certain businesses. Mr. Green, in answer to Councilman Morgan's question, stated the traffic at 10th and Highland warranted a left turn signal, but the other intersections did not, Vice Mayor Allen stated the lights on Highland were out of syn- chronization and suggested the Engineering Department check them. Motion carried, by the following vote, t:o-wft: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. THE MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of February 16th were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be filed. City Manager Osburn answered Councilman Morgan's question in regard to the salary for a part-time typist in the Personnel Department being charged to another account was for the purpose of putting it on the salary account rather than the equipment account, but came from the same department's budget. Motion carried by unanimous vote. AN APPLICATION FOR PREMISES -TO -PREMISES transfer of on -sale general license by Albert, Una M. and Fred Bertolino, from 1245 4th Avenue, San Diego, to 828 National Avenue>dba The Blue Note, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Council go on record protecting the license, Vice Mayor Allen recommended the motion include the City Attorney be directed to file a protest by the sixth of this month. Included in the motion and 3/1/66 119 second. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON. transfer of off -sale beer and wine license by Ronald I. and Sandra J. Pryce, dba Speedee Mart #66, 2335 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON transfer of off -sale beer and wine license by Evelyn M. and Seward E. Atkinson, dba Speedee Mart #11, 702 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue Gautereaux, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. AN APPLICATION FOR PERTON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER of off -sale general license by Harold 0. and Dorothea R. Andrews, dba Ranch House Liquor, 1602 E. 4th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. AN APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER LICENSE by Ellsworth M. Pelling, dba Shep's Cafe, 40 Main Street, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE PURCHASING AGENT, County of San Diego, in regard to Gasoline Award, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN W. GILMORE, 1003 Plaza Boulevard, expressing appreciation for the Council's decision in regard to the City's participation in driveway on E. 9th Street, was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be filed. Moved'by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to instruct the City Manager to set up a policy to follow in aiding people with this type of problem. Councilman Morgan stated he did not know of any other street that was built where the man could not get into his drive- way. Councilman Colburn stated it should be the policy of the Engineering office and communication between the administration and property owners could be improved to make sure such things are brought to their attention. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. AN APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOND by Mrs, Buck L. Moody, 2333 Prospect Street, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request belcranted and a warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried,' by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. A COMMUNICATIci' FROM C. L. FOSTER, Downtown Businessmen's Association requesting the use of Kimball ?ark Community Building for a panel discus- sion on redevelopment problems, *Wednesday, March 2nd, and inviting all government officials interested to attend, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION FROM FREELAND/BIRD & ASSOCIATES, in regard to the north stair of the main building, Civic Center and EOC, was presentci. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the architect's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote-, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION FROM GENE E. HOLMES, San Diego Transit System,forwarding a check for franchise tax for 1965, and requesting eliminations of franchise tax, was presented. Mayor Gautereaux recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated the communication from C. L, Foster requesting permission for Kiwanis to operate a hot dog stand was deleted by request of Mr. Foster. 3/1/66 120 A COMMUNICATION FROM BODRELL JOER'DAN SMITH & ASSOCIATES, reouesting a 60- day extension of escrow period, Continana Convalescent Center, 24th Street and B. Avenue was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Councilman Morgan asked if they were having difficulty with their financing. The City Manager stated the problem appeared to be approval of the buid+ding plans by the State because of a backlog and recommended they be given the 60-day extension. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. RICHARD GEARHEART, Neighborhood Chairman, Girl Scouts, requesting the use of El Toyon Community Building on March 2nd from 9:30 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -unit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Naysr None. A COMMUNICATION FROM RAYMOND T, KEENER, President, National City Rubbish Service, submitting six months notice of need for adjustment of rates and schedules was presented. Moved by Morgans seconded by Alien, the matter be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. cation CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated the next item scheduled on the Agenda, a communi-/ from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the City Council to adopt a Resol- ution reouesting the Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs,to extend the custom limits to include the corporate limits of the City of National City was acted on during Council Communications. A COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE requesting free use of Kimball Pak Community Building on April 16th for Miss Maytime Majorette Contest, April 30th for luncheon following the Maytime Band Review, and Kimball Park Bowl for awarding ceremonies following the review, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE recommending approval of application for a dance license by Morris Arkeen, President, Golden "Q ", 130 E. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Police Chief's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented Partial Payment No. 10 for the Civic Center and EOC in the amount of $57,766.84, approved by the architect, the contractor, and City Manager, and recommended it be paid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the payment be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. THE CITY MANAGER stated he had the specifications for the furnishings and decorations for the new Civic Center, and recommended he be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the resignation of Theodore Curtis, Patrolman, and recommended approval. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the resigna- tion be approved and a certificate of service be issued. Carried by unani- mous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the minutes of the South Bay Irrigation Dis- trict meeting of February 1st and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE CITY MANAGER requested permission to change the position of the flagpole in front of the new Civic Center,as shown on a chart he displayed, and to place the time capsule and two cornerstones from the old City Hall in the same area. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented the Annual Report of Financial Transactions Concerning Streets and Roads of Cities and Counties of California, fiscal 3/1/66 121 year 1964-65, the California State Board of Equalization Annual Report, fiscal year 1964-65, and read a communication from Assemlyman Mills in regard to Resolution No. 9068 (reouesting legislation to increase salaries for elective mayors in general law cities) and stated all would be on file in her office. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported he and Administrative Assistant Linn attended a meeting at the Board of Supervisors on the proposed legislation for flood control; the Board of Supervisors prepared a bill to go before the Legis- lature for the formation of a flood control district within the unincorpor- ated areas of the County; one of the features of the bill was the setting of a maximum cost and tax for administration, planning, etc. The City Engineer stated the County would be divided into drainage areas. Mr. Foster said the final action of the Board of Supervisors was the proposed 5 cent tax be lowered to 2 cents and the proposed bill be presented to be put on call and to urge their constituents to support it. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented an application for waiver of side- walks at 15th Street and K Avenue by Hart and Sons and advised they feel they should put in curbs but not sidewalks (the rest of the property owners have not installed sidewalks). Mrs. Stockman stated the Engineering Depart- ment advised they saw no reason to grant the waiver; the Planning Commission recommended denial of the waiver. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING presented the Planning Commission's recommendation approving application for zone change No. Z-28 for the properties known as the Kerch property and the Granger property. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the report be received and the City Clerk instructed to set a public hearing. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Councilman Morgan asked for the vote on the approval. Director of Planning Stockman stated the zoning was approved by three members of the Planning Commission; Mr. Torbett, the Chairman, has adopted a policy to vote only on matters which require the breaking of a tie vote; Commissioner Storton was excused from voting or taking part in the discussion as he was a member of the South Bay Merchants Association and there could be a conflict of interest; and two members were absent. Councilman Hogue questioned the chairman's not voting; he was appointed to serve on a committee. Mayor Gautereaux said there should be a ruling on persons in a voting capacity who do not choose to vote. Mrs. Stockman stated it had been the policy of past Chairmen of the Planning Commission not to vote unless it was necessary to break a tie. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Ncne. Abstaining: Gautereaux. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission's recommend- ation to deny the application for zone change by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Cagle Street, within the Sweetwater Heights sub -division. Mrs. Stockman stated the denial was based on an increase in traffic within a residential subdivision; a new amendment to the Government Code provided if the Planning Commission recommended denial, the City Council would not have to take further action unless there was an appeal by the applicant. The Director of Planning recommended the recommendation be filed and brought back to Council should the applicant appeal. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the Director of Planning's recth mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Alien, the City Attorney research whether or not the chairman of a committee should vote. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the receipt of a NOTICE OF HEARING before the Local Agency Formation Commission on the proposed annexation of the National City Airport to National City at 9:00 a.m., March 14th, Room 310, County Administration Center. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the meeting scheduled for Wednesday 3/1/66 122 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Building would be vital and interesting; Urban Schreiner of O'Melveny and Myers, an economic consultant of San Diego and Phoenix, and Mr. Slattery, Area Coordinator of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Los Angeles, would be the speakers. COUNaILMAN MORGAN said he read in the newspaper it would be 1969 before Walker Scott would move in on the Granger property and if it was zoned now, would there be any assurance they would come in. Mayor Gautereaux sug- gested Councilman Morgan contact Charles J. Hess or John Butler of Inter- national Horizons. MOVED SY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 10:47 p.m. ATTEST: 3/1/66