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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
DUNE 14, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Morgan at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid,
Morgan. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens; Foster; Linn; Minogue;
Osburn; Stockman.
The meeting was openEd with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed by invocation by the Reverend Ted Hicks, Calvary Baptist church.
MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of
June 2nd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. , a resolution of the City Council of the. City of
National City requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San
Diego to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified
services to the City of National City, relating to the conduct of a
special election to be held in said City on August 9, 1966, was presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived
and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9139, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON AUGUST 9, 1966." Moved.by
Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. T, a resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and
close porticns of the Olivewood Housing Area, was presented. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it
be adopted by reading of the title only. City Manager Osborn stated the
title company requested the resolution as some streets had never been
dedicated but had been travelled over for a period of time; these were
streets in and around housing, but did not include A Avenue or main
streets; they were surfaced lanes and in certain instances had water tanks.
Councilman Hogue asked if the sale did not go through would this resolut-
ion still apply. City Manager Osburn stated it would. Councilman Reid
asked if this included E or F Avenue. City Manager Osburn said he was
relatively sure that it did not; but it could be checked. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Reid, the matter be laid over until next meeti9 until
a map could be presented showing the streets to be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9140, "RESOLUTION RECALLING NATIONAL CITY REPRESENTATIVE
TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY," was read.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolutio n be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. , a resolution appointing National City representative
to the San Diego County Water Authority, was presented. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be
adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9141,"RESOLUTION APPOINTING NATIONAL CITY REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE SAN DINGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY." Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Hogue stated such appoint-
ments should be rotated in order to get new ideas. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. , a resolution authorizing filing of application with the
Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, United
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States of America, for a grant under the terms of Public Law 89-136, was
presented. City Manager Osbuxn reported last Tuesday members of the
staff, members of the City Council and Chamber of Commerce went with a Mr.
Aragon, representative of the Federal Government, relating to matching
funds for certain improvements within the City; the list of improvements
selected for application of matching funds were: Coolidge Avenue, from
24th Street to the Southern Boundary of Bahia Vista Industrial Center and
the northerly boundary of the Southland Industrial Subdivision (acqui-
sition and new installations of payment, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and
install sewers, which will include southerly extension of sewer main to
new industrial subdivision and install drainage); Wilson Avenue, from
intersection at 30th Street to 22nd Street (new installation of payment,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks); 28th Street, from Hoover Avenue to Wilson
Avenue (including curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage, sewers); 30th
Street, between National Avenue and Highland Avenue (install payment,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks and complete fill in necessary areas); Plaza
Boulevard, from Olive Street to Harbison Avenue (installation of pavemen/,
curbs gutters and sidewalks); Plaza Boulevard, from Palm Avenue to Harbison
(paving the center 24 feet and install sewer mains); Euclid Avenue, between
r•: 8th Street and Plaza Boulevard (new installation of the 24 feet center
strip and install sewer mains); 8th Street, from L Avenue to Harbor Drive
(widen 64 foot width, new installation of pavement, curbs, gutters, side-
walks to meet the needs of traffic generated between the Bayview Public
Navy Quarters and Gate 9 of the Naval Station and to provide access to com
merical areas); 24th Street, from Highland Avenue to Hoover Avenue
(installation of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and widen existing
travelway to 64 feet, install sewers where necessary); 18th Street, from
Highland Avenue to Interstate 5 freeway, (widen existing travelway 24 feet
and rebuild existing improvements); the total estimated cost of project
is $1,135,00Dfor it is hoped 50% matching funds from the Federal govern-
ment will be received this could generate from 700 to 1,00Ojobs in the
area; the Cityxs participation to be '$567,500, Councilman Hogue asked
as the source of the City$s funds. City Manager Osburn stated it would be
a bond isuue. Councilman Hogue asked if there was time to put this on the
November ballot. City Manager Osburn stated he hoped to have the applic-
ation in, have it approved, and go to ballot in November. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted
by readina of the title only, Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9142, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 89-136."
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Mayor
Morgan stated the City was asking for improvement of all the above listed
streets under matching funds of the Federal setup; Mr. Aragon looked favor-
ably on the projects, but it might be they would not all be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. , an ordinance amending Ordinance 962, zone change to C-3-
A (Genozal Commercial Zone) for the South Bay Plaza, was presented for
the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the second
reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by title only,
Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1129, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 962, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (SOUTH BAY PLAZA)."
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan, Nays:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported (in regard to the certificate of substantial
completion submitted by the Architect of the Civic Center, as well as a
letter from Freeland and Bird, recommending the City execute the certific-
ate and file with the County Recorder); in reviewing the certificate,
the Architect wants payment allowed for a portion of the retention (held
pending removal of old City Hall and completion of driveways and park-
ing areas); under California Law there is no provision for a certificate
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of substantial completion, but it is common practice among architects and
federal projects; there would be no legal result from the recording or filing
of the certificate and did not find any detriment to the City if filed or
recorded; whether recorded or not it has no legal effect on the City. City
Manager Osburn recommended the certificate be filed. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hcgue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. City
Attorney Carstens suggested the motion include authorization of signature,
presumably the Mayorts, and it be attested by the City Clerk and notarized.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the motion include the City Ptt orney's
suggestion. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to including a bond measure on the
forthcoming election ballot (Lincoln Pores Sewer problem); he and the City
Clerk reviewed the time schedule and concluded a notice of election would
hae to be published no later than Thursday; assuming the publication was on
Thursday the measure could be included on the August ballot. Mayor Morgan
stated the Council would meet with the people from Lincoln Acres on Thursday
night and recommended if the Council intends to put a measure on the ballot
they put it on the November ballot. City Manager Osburn stated the present
schedule calls for the contractor to have completed the project and billed
before November; the City would not have money in time if the measure was on
the November ballot. Mayor Morgan asked if the measure is 1911 Act do the
people have one year to make first payment. City Manager Osburn stated he
understood once a 1911 Act went to bond it could not be paid off ahead of
time; after completion of the project the assessed party can pay the complete
amount within 30 days. City Engineer Foster stated the contract should be
completed by the 1st of October. Mayor Morgan asked how the city Manager
favored going ahead with the issue. City Manager Osburn stated he recommended
either of two measures: (1) put a tax increase of 200 for one year or a (2)
sewer service charge of 900 per single family residence for one year. Coun-
cilman Hcgue asked what the usual cost of City participation in trunk lines
would be. City Manager Osburn stated basically all of the lines were trunk
lines; the $88,000 is for sewer mains. Mayor Morgan stated the easy way for
Council to handle the matter would be to put it on the ballot and let the
people vote on the measure of 200 taxation. Moved by Hogue, the matter be
put on the August ballot. Mayor Morgan stated this was something to be de-
cided by the Council and should not go to ballot. City Attorney Carstens
stated he thought they were talking aboud two different things; the measure
to go on theballot would be to sell bonds; the tax rate is a matter for
Council to decide and would have to be set the first or second Monday in
August and too early for the Pugust 9th ballot. Mayor Morgan asked this
matter be taken up at a later time on the Agenda and the scheduled hearings
be presented at this time.
THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION of National City Airport to the City
of National City was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue reported she had
the Certificate of Publication on file and no written protests were received.
No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the
hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney for further processing.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9143, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT
BEEN MADE (NATIONAL CITY AIRPORT ANNEXATIONi" was read. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
THE HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9127, 1911 Act Improvement of "Q"
Avenue, north of 16th Street, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue
reported she had the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of1ailing and
Posting; and there were no written protests. No one was present in this re-
gard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and referred
to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported there were three resolutions to be presented
in regard to the Improvement of "Q" Avenue. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, the reading of the resolutions be waived and they be adopted by title
only. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9144, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE ("Q" AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH
STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9145, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK ("Q" AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution announced the results of
opening of sealed bids on the "Q" Avenue improvement. City Engineer Foster
stated the bids were 12% over the estimated cost and preferred the contract
not be awarded until the next meeting. Moved by. Hogue, seconded by Reid, the
recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN stated in regard to the Lincoln Acres sewer problem, he was con-
fused as to what was to be done; wanted someone to clear the situation. Vice
Mayor Colburn asked what the City's participation had been in the trunk lines
in the past. City ManagerOsburn st ated every subdivision within the City has
had sewers put in which the people paid for in the price of their house; the
City's policy prior to that was putting in a main where they could receive cost
of the main back through normal connection fee of $245; this workswell on
streets where there are 50 or 60 foot lots; historically, sewers started being
installed in National City in 1920, by Sewer District No. 1, the cost was to
properties within district; Sewer District No. 2 cost was to properties within
district; Sewer District No. 3 cost was born by District and City Capital Out-
lay Funds; in 1946 a General Obligation Bond, in amount of $375,000, installed
all trunk lines sewer necessary to serve City at that time. Vice Mayor
Colburn stated he was trying to justify the City's obligation for sewer mains
where hook-up fees will not pay the cost; these residents could subdivide and
sell off some of the land; the results are the price they have to pay for
awning large parcels of land;.:he did not think theCity was obligated to give
these residents anymore than they had others. Mayor Morgan asked if an annual
payment could be included int he budget to help these people. Vice Mayor
Colburn stated he thought the City was already participating in that District
enough. City Manager Osburn stated the sewer fund is hard pressed; we are
charged by the million gallons per month that we discharge into the Metropolitan
System; the charge will be $3,000 additional next year for the annexation of
residents using the system; there is also a charge of 400 per month for every
National City residential unit in the Spring Valley District. Councilman Reid
asked for the amount of savings to the City due to the close of the pumping
stations. City Manager Osburn stated he had labor and repair costs and is
checking for the costs of the electrical maintenance. Mayor Morgan stated he
did not think the Council had enough information available at this time and
asked if it was the recommendation of the City Manager to go ahead and levy the
200 tax. City Manager Osburn stated the November ballot would be too late to
sell a bond issue, but the Council had until the first week in August to set
the tax rate. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the matter be laid over to
the last item on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated he felt street improvements was progressing well and
the acquisition of the Water company was in the mill; however, he felt some-
thing should be done about National Avenue; the $6,000 for a feasibility study
of a Junior Concourse should be taken from land sales; if the City showed the
owners on National Avenue they were doing something aboutrejuvenating that
area, then the owners would be stimulated to do their part in improving the
street. Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be turned over to the Finance
Committee. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be
approved. City Manager Osburn stated the Budget would be completed this week
end and there would be a Finance Committee meeting called at the next Council
meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN REID asked if the City Manager. could set up a program to dean out
ditches on Division Street before the rains start; and at El Toyon Community
Building water collects and runs over the curbing. City Manager Osburn stated
this was on the schedule for later in the summer; weeds were being cleaned
from the ditches at present.
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MAYOR MORGAN stated the Chamber of Commerce requested him to bring the zone
change in the vicinity of Wilson Avenue and 30th Street before the Council;
they want to construct a sign advertising National City that could be seen
from the freeway; he recommended the Council refer the matter to the Planning
Commission for zone change. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, to lay over
until next meeting for study. Mayor Morgan requested the Chamber of Commerce
to submit a letter as to the location of the sign. Carried by unanimous vote.
J. W. KIRBY, 115 E. 18th Street, was present and stated, in regard to the
sewer problems with those people of National City included in the Spring Valley
Sewer District, since 1920's the installation of sewers in National City has
been at theexpense of the property owners and he could see no reason why he or
other residents of National City should have to be taxed for other people's
sewers.
EARL CRAWFORD, 1104 Roosevelt Street, was present and stated he fell down
carving into the building because someone neglected to barricade the work being
done in front of the Civic Center; he also stated the sign on the building was
not large enough, or lit well enough, for people to tell whatthe building was.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to opening of 12th Street to two-way
traffic, near Palm; in talking to the proponents of this proj?ct, their main
desire was to make left -turns off of Palm Avenue into 12th Street; his office
concluded, after study, the project would not be detrimental; the cost of
traffic signals would be less than $1,000 to the City; the traffic coming out
of 12th Street would continue to do right turns; it has been worked out to
eliminate the purchase of a five -way traffic signal. Moved by Reid, seconded
by Colburn, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unan-
imous vote.
THE REPORT OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT on Granger Avenue Improvement, dated
June 8, 1966, was presented. City Engineer Foster reported the project was
No. 7 on the priority schedule and the matter was largely history. Mayor
Morgan asked what it world cost to try again and get approval of the residents
for the improvements. City Engineer Foster stated the plans have been pre-
pared from 20th to 24th Street; a new report would hae to be prepared using
current information, a debt limits hearing would have to be held, and he felt
it would probably be shot down again. Mayor Morgan stated he thought the
people wanted streets now more than ever before and asked what the cost would
be to set up assessments.. City Engineer Foster stated it would take one man
about one month. Councilman Hogue stated he didn't think Mrs. Jerdo's request
to improve Granger was specifically aimed at a 1911 Act, but more towards the
filling of holes; let the 1911 Act come up on the priority list, but fill in
the holes now. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted and
filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE in regard to establishment of crosswalks at
the intersection of 16th Street and Harbison Avenue, was presented. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the report be filed. Councilman Reid asked if a
limit of two weeks could be set for the study and recommendation of the Chief
of Police. Vice Mayor Colburn stated school would be out this week. Council-
man Hogue stated he thought Council should put a crosswalk there. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
THE RESULT of opening of sealed bids, 1911 Act improvement of "Q" Avenue, north
of 16th Street, was read: M. L. Chilcoite, $26,817.63; Ferry Bros., $20,751.80;
Griffith Co., $23,384.92; Sim J. Harris, $21,817.64; R. E. Hazard Contracting
Co., $22,743.74; T. B. Penick and Sons, $21,945.51. City Engineer Foster said
he could not make a recommendation until he had talked with the property owners.
THE RESIGNATIONS of Eddy Camblin, Arthur C. Mournian, and George Dunn, library
pages, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the letters of
resignation be accepted and a letter of thanks be written. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
THE MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees Meeting, June 1, 1966, were pre-
sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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A COMMUNICATION fromtleputy Director of Civil Defense DeHaven in regard to a
grant of a 50-watt KAAR unit (Communication equipment), was presented. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION from San Diego's Deputy Mayor and Mrs. Alien Hitch, Co -Chairmen
of 1966 Cystic Fibrosis Campaign, requesting permission to conduct annual fund
raising campaign in National City, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
by Charles E. Ballow, 425 "S" Avenue,
APPLICATION for refund/of sewer permit and building permit fees and recommen-
dation of Chief Building Inspector Biggs $286 be refunded, was presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted and warrant ordered
drawn for same. City Manager Osburn stated the City had been to some expense
in making inspections, and that was the part being retained. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
A COMMUNICATION from Gladys Dickson, President, National City Republican
Women's Club, requesting consideration of a resolution urging National City
residents ring bells on July 4th, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Reid, a resolution be adopted per the request. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue.
A COMMUNICATION from C. L. Fester, President, Downtown Businessmens Association,
requesting theuse of Kimball Community Building, Wednesday, June 29th, at no
fee, to conduct a forum on downtown re -vitalization, was presented. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. J. W. KIRBY, 115 E. 18th
Street, was present and stated he hoped the continued.acti_on ofthe Downtown
Businessmens Association would bring to bear that some of the people on
National Avenue don't intend to have it cut out. Carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION from Bennis L. Evans, Civic Problems Instructor, Sweetwater
Union High School, congratulating City Manager Osburn and City employees for
Youth -In -Government D erprogram, was read. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
AN APPLICATION for Person to Person Transfer of On Sale Beer and Wine License
(Bona Fide Public Eating Place), by Salvatore Crivello and Joseph F. and Mary
Sardo, dba Napoleone Pizza House, 619 National Avenue, was presented. Ordered
filed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Morgan.
A COMMUNICATION from Acting Director of Housing Stogsdill in regard to delinquent
rent of tenants of Olivewood Housing Unit (2131 Walker Lane), burned April 12,
1966, was presented. Mayor Morgan asked how much the City would realize after
paying the collection agency. City Manager Osburn stated the agency receives
50%. Mayor Morgan stated the tenant had been into his office several times;
he has six children and had no furnishings or clothing 1ft afterthe fire; he
felt Council should have the matter before them to decide the particular pro-
blems of this family. Moved by Reid, to have the matter on the Agenda for next
meeting. Motion died for lack of second. Vice Mayor Colburn spoke against the
motion as he stated the vote would still be the same; and asked if it was the
Mayor's intention to drop the action if the charge of collection agency was
50%. Mayor Morgan stated some times the collection agencies take all the
money and he was not in favor of having this debt enforced unless the City
was going to realize the re -payment. Councilman Hogue asked the City Attorney
if the City did not collect the money from the tenants could it be considered
a gift of public funds. City Attorney Carstens stated that it might be poss-
ible. Councilman Reid asked if the City could take the matter to Small Claims
Court. B. J. GAUTEREAUX, 2019 Highland Avenue, was present and stated the fee
to the collecting agency was 50%; when the agency collects they send the money
to the City and the City in turn reimburses them the 50%; in taking such a
case to the Small Claims Court, there are fees added to the original debt due
to court costs; the circumstances are considered and determination is made as
to the justification of the collection; it is left up to the department; on
cases such as the one in consideration, there is a stipulation made on the
terms that a reasonable amount be collected due to the hardship. Mayor Morgan
asked if there had ever been a similar case where a hardship was created be-
cause of fire. Mr. Gautereaux stated there had been. Mayor Morgan asked what
the additional filing fees would be if handled through Small Claims. Mr.
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Gautereaux stated the cost would be around $5.00. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if
Mr. Gautereaux recalled the amount of_the rent.. Mr. Gautereaux stated it was
somewhere between $59 and $61. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the City could
cancel an order to a collection agency once it had been assigned to them.
Mr. Gautereaux stated it can be withdrawn, but if the City collects temselves
within a certain amount of time, the agency would still be due its percentage.
Mayor Morgan asked if it within thower of the Council to drop action for the
debt under discussion. City Attorney Carstens stated he thought it within the
power of Council to withdraw the action, although it might be considered a
"gift"; the question being whether or not the action would create something for
the good of one or of the public. Mayor Morgan stated if he were dealing with
these people personally he would be willing to give the $75.00 to the City.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the matter be put on the Pgenda for next
meeting. Motion andecond withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the
matter be turned over to the City Attorney for report next week. Vice Mayor
Colburn stated he hoped the report would include if the Council withdrew the
debt from the Agency, and the City collected, how much would be owed the
collecting agency and if it was dropped completely what would the legal state
be of the refusal to collect debt. Carried by unanimous vote.
THE OLIVEWOOD HOUSING REPORT for the Month of April, 1966, was presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported on the contract with Southwest Office Furniture
Company; 98%.of the furnishings had been received and he had a bill for 85%
of the contract; recommended authorization be given to pay $40,818.35. Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, to authorize the payment and warrant be ordered
drawn for same. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue,
Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER. OSBURN requested a Real Estate Committee meeting be called, Monday,
June 20th, at 3:00 p.m.; there were four items on the Agenda. Mayor Morgan
called a Real Estate Meeting for that time.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of an insurance policy, approved by the
City Attorney, coveting the Lion's Club Fourth of July celebration; he recom-
mended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER (SBURN reported receipt of insurance policy for V. R. Dennis
Construction Company, covering their operation within National City; it had
been approved by City Manager's office and City Attorney and he recommended
it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 3rd of the Board of Directors of South Bay Irrigation District; Notice of
committee meetings of the San Diego County '•ester Authority scheduled for June
9th; Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 12th, of the Board of Directors of
San Diego County Water Authority; Report of the San Diego County Water Authority
to operating heads of member agencies regarding water delivery and storage;
and Report of Operations of the San Diego County Water Authority for the Month
o May; he recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the First Methodist
Church for permission to use "C" Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, for
two weeks for their annual Daily Vacation Church School; he stated permission
had been granted in the past and recommended it be granted at present. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the Nati cnal School
District asking approval of use of City equipment; this had been done in the
past and he recommended approval of the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by
Colburn, th City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of step increases for Velvin E. Bill and
Dorothy F. Barnhill; they had been approved by the Department Heads and the
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City Manager's office; he recommended approval. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mrs. Mears and Mrs.
Guerrini thanking the City for the use of the El Toyon Community Building for
the Colt League's Pancake Breakfast. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from Mrs. Clara Breed,
City Librarian, City of San Diego, requesting permission to place three library
interns in National City Library during the summer, at no cost to the City of
National City and he recommended the interns be hired. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman
Hogue asked if local people would be hired. City Manager Osburn stated this
was in addition to local help. Vice Mayor C81 urn asked if this is in regard
to the Serra Library Program. City Manager/sip 9 it was. Joe Minogue,
1105 E. Fourth Avenue, was present and stated this was part of the Serra
program; one of the interns was from Oceanside and two from San Diego. Carried
by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of an invitation from a Toyon School
inviting members of the Council to the Kindergarten Graduation, Wednesday,
June 15th, 9:30 a.m.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice of completion of contract
with the Shaw Sales and Service Company for the purchase of a road grader; he
rz commended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the Monthly Progress Report from the
Architect for the Month of June; total project 99% completed.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from F. L. Ellsworth,
addressed to the Council, relating to a small plot of City owned ground at
the corner of 16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue; it was reported to the Engineer's
office and recommended the parcel be vacated. City Engineer Foster stated
the corner of 16th and Lao oitan had a long radius and the actual property line
comes close to the man's porch; the City made improvements there and the
property owners asked if the City would vacate it; now the work is complete
the City has no use for land, but the property owner does; it was originally
taken off of their property and he thought it right and proper the parcel be
vacated and returned. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Engineer's
recommendatic n be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the opening of the alley on Lantana
Drive, between 4th and 5th Streets, and the request of Mr. and Mrs. Grobe
for same; a notice had been gi\e n to vacate the alley and after conference
between property owners he thought it settled; last Friday he gave the owner
a notice to vacate within 10 days and his attorney called this morning and
stated he was forwarding a letter requesting an extension. MR. GROBE, 35 E.
5th Street, was present and stated a letter for the owner to vacate and the
alley be opened up was sent over a month ago. Councilman Hogue asked if this
was the decision of the court or the City to grant extension. City Attorney
Carstens stated there had been no court action; it was found the alley never
was closed and it was left up to the Council to open the thoroughfare. Coun-
cilman Hogue stated it was then the Council's prerogative to not grant the
extension. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request for extension
not be granted. Mr. Grobe stated he is being sued by the fence company be-
cause they cannot complete their contract with him due to the alley being
closed; he had been after the opening. of the alley for about four months.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays:
Morgan.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported three years ago the Historical Society requested
the preservation of certain old records and documents that were deteriorating
and she had been looking for a means of preservation; she had had a demonstra-
tion of a laminating machine manufactured by General Binding Corporation and
found the records could be preserved and made more legible; there is no
commercial processor in San Diego, but if there was one the cost would be
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about 350 a page; the cost of the machine was $695 and it could be lease -
purchased at $24 a month for three years; this could be used by other organ-
izations and individuals and the cost offset by charging for the use; our cost
per page would be approximately 80. Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be
turned over to the Finance Committee. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue,
the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of
May 17, 1966 to approve application for zone variance #Z-40, signed by Roger
Steele for thtproperty on the northeast corner of 8th Street and I Avenue;
applicant requested zone change from 10 foot set back to no foot set back,
subject to the plans on file in the Planning Department. Director of Planning
Stockman suggested it the Council approved the recommendation the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for the proper resolution. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, the Planning Commission and Director of Planning's recom-
mendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported on the Manning Commission's recommenda-
tion in regard to application for zone change #Z-41, signed by Donald M. and
Audrey Dinning; she recommended the report be received and returned to the
Council on July 5th for action. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the
recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
THE CITY TREASURER'S reportfor the Month Ending April 30, 1966, was presented.
Ordered accepted and filed by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN asked what was being done about changing the Agenda to help the
Council be better informed about matters to be presented at the meetings. City
Manager Osburn stated he had information from other public entities regarding
Agendas and hoped to set up something after the 1st of July.
MAYOR MORGAN asked what the Council wanted to do about the Lincoln Acres sewer
problem; it was his understanding the tax rate had to be set by Council, not
put on ballot. City Attorney Carstens stated the reason for his report was to
infcrm the Council the notice of election would have to be published Thursday
(June 16), in order to appear on the forthcoming ballot. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, to defer further action until after the meeting with the
National City residents within the District. Carried by unanimous vote.
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded. by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani-
mous vote. The meeting closed at 9:55 p.m.
Y'JR, CITY "& N IONA'L CITY, CALIFORNIA
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