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MINUTES"OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF`tHE CITY OF NATIONAL; CITY, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 13, 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: Harris.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn,
Stockman.
THE MEETING WAS OPENED with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn,
followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Colburn.
MOVED BY HOGt3E, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 6th, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
RESOLUTION NO. "RESOLUTICK AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY CP NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY or CHULA VISTA," 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. Absent:
Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue,
Reid, Morgan.Nays: None. Absent: Harris.
CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN said last week the Director of Planning requested the
closing of Taft Avenue between llth and 12th Streets as all easements were
obtained; as the hearings were held by the Council and the Planning Commission
three years ago, he was of the opinion new hearings should be set prior to an
order of vacation.
CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN presented an ordinance establishing procedure for
exemption from or deferral of sidewalk, curb and gutter requirements for
first reading. Mayor Morgan recommended it be referred to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the
ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Harris.
CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN said two ordinances listed on the Agenda for first
readings: ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962 (zoning ordinance) providing
for the placing of signs within the Limited Industrial Zone, and an ordinance
regulating outdoor advertising in certain areas bordering state freeways;
require public hearings prior to the reading of the ordinances and recommend-
ed the hearings be set. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City
Attorney be authorized to set these matters for hearing.. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN said the ordinance amending Ordinance 830 and repealing
Ordinance 884 pertaining to dog license fees listed on the Agenda for first
reading had been continued for review by the City Treasurer, as she was ill,
he suggested the matter be continued. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn,
the matter be continued.. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
ORDINANCE NO. 1135, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE.
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (RIDGEWAY DRIVE, WRIGHT, POMMIER,
SLEPKO, ALTA DRIVE, PROSPECT, AND PROCTOR ANNEXATIONS)," was presented for the
second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded' by Hogue, the second reading of
Ordinance be waived and it be adopted.. by reading of the title only. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be. adopted.,. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Harris.
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COUNCILMAN HOGUEsaid in regard to the bond election November 8th he agreed
the streets were a necessity; the bonds must be passed and the streets fixed
now as the Federal Government would sivs matching funds; the Council was
being too lenient with the people along these streets; it should be a joint
venture between the property owners along these streets and the people of
National City; he would like to see it made a 50-50 proposition; that 1911
Acts be put on these streets, and the people on the streets pay 50% of the
cost of improving the streets since it improves the value of their property.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Cit> Manager be instructed to report
on the possible methods of sharing costs, whether 50•
would be. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Harris' or whatever the cost
MAYOR MORGAN said he had a list of 40-60 names of citizens to be appointed to
the "Pass the Bond" Committee, and Dr. George Parchen agreed to be Chairman
of this Committee; when the list was complete he would turn it over to Dr.
Parchen so he can call meetings and inform the people of the street bonds,
library bonds, and park bonds.
MAYOR MORGAN said he would make two appointments to the Traffic Safety
Committee: Thomas Dollar, 2112 "D" Avenue, and Joe Minogue, 1105 E. 4th St.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the appointments be approved. Councilman
Hogue said at the present time Mr. Minogue is a member of the Sister Cities
Committee; the more people involved in city activities the more interest is
created.; new and better ideas are generated by bringing in more people; out
of 5,000 voters at the last regular election, it should be possible to find
people who have never served the City; people who serve on committees are
doing a service to the City and giving the Council guidance; he did not know
one of the gentleman and Would like the opportunity to talk with and get
acquainted with him. Mayor Morgan said the Chairman of the Traffic Safety
Committee requested the two appointments and, as Mayor, he should be able to
appoint those who serve on these committees; anyone could make a recommenda-
tion to him. Councilman Hogue said the Mayor ought to set a policy; the
service is to the people of the City and to the Council and not to the Mayor.
Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue.
Absent: Harris.
MAYOR MORGAN requested the City Clerk to read replies from candidates for
State offices in regard to their position on the ramp from the Coronado Bay
Bridge. The City Clerk read a letter dated September 7, 1966 from Ronald
Reagan, candidate for Governor, and a letter dated September 5, 1966 from
Rodney L. B. Smith, candidate for State Senate.
MAYOR MORGAN said two vacancies or; the Park and Recreation Advisory Board
have not been filled from 1965..66 and that he would like Mrs. Jeanne Johnson,
who was appointed to the unexpired term of Jay Sutcliffe, to be appointed to
the term 1965..1968; Oswald Cruz, 2100 E. loth Street, to be appointed to the
1966_69 term, and recommended the appointments be approved. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read the proposed Proclamation of
"LARRY RUEHLE DAY", October 5, 1966. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid,
the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read the proposed Proclamation of
Friday, September 16, 1966 as "MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY". Moved by Reid,
seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Harris.
At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read the proposed Proclamation of
the week of September 17 through 24, 1966, as "POP WARNER WEEK". Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read the proposed Proclamation of the
month of September as 'CONSTITUTIONAL OBSERVANCE MONTH". Moved by Reid,
seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent; Harris,
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At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read the resignation of Thomas W.
Mears, Chairman of the Human Relations Committee, as no racial, religious or
social discrimination problems exist in the City; an attached essay by
Reuben White, Lincoln High School student, on Human Relations, was also read.
Mayor Morgan said he would survey the other members of the Committee and make
a recommendation at the next council meeting.
THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 962 (zoning
ordinance) providing for establishment of flood plain zoning controls in
areas subject to floodsand inundation, was called at this time. The City
Clerk announced she had the certificat,s of publication, City Attorney
McLean said this matter is still under study by the Planning Commission for
the drafting of the final ordinance to be recommended for adoption. The City
Attorney recommended the public hearing be continued for two weeks. Mowedby
Colburn, seconded by Reid, this hearing be continued for two weeks at 8:00
o'clock. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
THE DISTRICT HEARING on the Document consisting of a Report entitled "General
Plan Report 1985", was held at this time. The City Clerk announced she had
the certificate of• publication. No one was present in this regard. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the
City Attorney and the City Planner for further processing. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
MRS. VIOLA DRAIN, 3211.Alta Drive, was present, displayed a map, and spoke in
regard to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. Mrs. Drain said she would
like to add to the City Attorney's report; there were approximately 70 acres,
within the area annexed to the City, the City has obligated itself to pay
$130.00 per acre or $9,100.00 for annexed lands over a period of 15 years;
that the rest of this $47,840.00, or $38,740.00 the City obligated itself to
pay is for approximately 298 acres (Sweetwater Heights, etc.) already sewered,
also to be paid over a period of 15 years. Mrs. Drain said approximately
$6,614.00 of the $88,000.00 cost of the lines is the City's assessment for a
line on City owned property. Mrs. Drain asked why the City felt justified in
obligating itself for the 298 acres, plus the 400 per unit; she said it would
divert a large amount of sewage from the National City lines to the Spring
Valley District outfall by way of a trunk line through the Valley and those
in the assessment district will have to share the cost. City Manager Csburn
said he thought these statements were true; the lineswere loaded at this
time, and this is one way to divert the sewage. Mr. Coburn said the 400 a
unit will apply to everybody and will be a Continuing thing.
DR. GEORGE PARCHEN, 101 East 18th Street, (Chairman of -the Bond Committee)
was present and said the 24th St. Terminal is almost ready to be built;
National City must have good streets ready; that traffic on the freeway will
continue to go somewhere else if the streets are not improved. Dr. Parchen
said to attempt to finance street improvements partially by 1911 Acts would
cause a delay in the improvements. Mayor Morgan said he agreed with Dr.
Parchen, the 1911 Act would slow it down; that if 'thefbond-ma!ure• passes,
'we will get.. matcitinti.funds: Chula Vista has all four -lane roads
connecting to the freeway, and National City doesn't have one; if we can get
matching funds and pass this bond election we can move our City ahead ten
years; 1911 Acts might bog it down for years. Councilman Hogue said the job
has to be done, and, whether we have matching funds or not, the citizens who
own property along the thoroughfares should share the cost; the Council should
push the 1911 Acts on a 50-50 basis first. The Mayor said since Olivewood
Housing was phased out, there was a yearly revenue loss of $200,000.00 which
has hurt the City tremendously; the people pay more taxes on their homes than
they should, but the total assessed does not pay the cost of the Police
Department; additional taxes come from business and industry and business
must expand or we are going to be in trouble with the tax situation in the
City.
MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of City Manager Osburn, Dr. Parchen
and himself to the committee to assist new businesses and supply services to
existing businesses. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
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The Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria objecting to
current application of the Field Act and recommending that the State review
the Act and its application in light of current conditions was presented.
Mayor'Morgan recommended it be referred to the local School Board. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be a roved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
September 2, 1966
The Serra Regional Library System amended/Plan of Service was presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Council pass a resolution approving
the Serra Regional Library System amended Plan of Service. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported that Mr. Walter Slatterlee, Regional. Director,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, would be unable to be in
National City on September 2let but world be willing to come on October 6th
or 7th. The City Manager recommended he be invited for Thursday, October 6th
at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Building for'the meeting regarding the revitali-
zation of the downtown area. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City
Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Harris.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported that sometime ago a copy of a suggested Joint
Powers Agreement between the South Bay Irrigation District and the City of
National City was received, and after discussion with members of the Council
he would recommend the Joint Powers Act of 1959 be followed more closely,
together with the amendmenes to the Act as it existedin1959. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a report from Director of. Building
and Housing Biggs regarding a residence at 1206 Hoover Avenue; the owner is
deceased; it is in the hands of heirs who have no authority to tear it down;
the necessary procedures have been followed for removal of the building;
two bids were received, one for $450.00and the other $500.00. The City
Manager recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for the steps
necessary to proceed with the tearing down of the building. Moved by Hogue,.
seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN read a letter from Mayor Curran in regard to the League
of California Cities Conference, requesting Mayor and Mrs, Morgan and two
Councilmen and their wives to assist in hosting the Delegate's Reception on
Monday, October 17th, from,6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Vacation Village.
Mayor Morgan recommended Vice Mayor and Mrs. Colburn and Councilman and
Mrs. Harris and the Mayor and his wife serve. Moved by Hogue, seconded by
Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Harris.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the following employees were eligible for step
increases approved by their Department Heads: Kathryn Rapoza, Step D; Cora
Lee Thier, Step D; Reida Baker, Step D; Charles E. Lemmon, Step C; Gerald G.
DeLucia, Step C. The City Manager recommended approval. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent;. Harris.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Diego
County Water Authoeity of August 11,, and the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of August 1O, and the report of operations for the month of August,
were presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a telegram from Samuel Winstein,
Acting Regional Director, stating the application submitted to the Federal
Government in 1964, for a study of drainage in Paradise Creek Channel from
Montgomery Ward to the freeway was approved.
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CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the Mayor requested a joint meeting of the Council,
City employees, Boards and Commissions to acquaint all with the necessity of
the November Bond Issues. The City Manager recommended the meeting be held
on Wednesday, September 28, 1966j at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Building..,?
Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the CityMang r' a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. s recommendation be
Absent. Harris,
CITY MANAGER 06BURN announced the League of California Cities monthly meeting
would be at the Hilton Inn on September 16, and suggested those desiring to
attend give their names to the City Clerk as soon as possible.
CITY MANAGER O6BURN reported receipt of a communication from theLeague of
California Cities stating the Assembly Interim Committee would be conducting
a series of hearings on the Local Agency Formation Commissions; the San Diego
hearing is scheduled for September 27, 1966,in the County Administration
Center, RoOm 358, 1600 Pacific Highway. The City Manager recommended he, the
Director of Planning and the City Attorney be authorized to write a
communication to be presented at the hearin
Colburn, the City Nana r g• Moved by Reid, seconded by
ger s recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absh #cityHarris.
CITY MANAGER CSBURN reported he was informed the 24th Street project was
approved by the State and written approval, should be received within the next
two or three days, and requested authorization to go to bid. ,.Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request -be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a letter from Urban J. Schreiner, O'Melveny & Myers,
requesting approval of their employment letter forlegal services in regard
to the bond measures on the November 8th Ballot, and recommended it be
referred to the City Attorney far a resolution next week. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hogue, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the Board of
Supervisors, ordering consolidation of the City of National City Special
Bond Election with the General Election on November 8th and said it would
be on file.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from. the Registrar of
Voters advising ,a change of fees for consolidation of the special, election
with the statewide election.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the County
Registrar's office stating two new precincts have been established within
National City, both within the Airport Annexation, the narrow portion which
lies west of the freeway was designated Precinct 63.
THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT for the month ending August 31, 1966, was
presented. Moved by Colburn,seconded by Reid, it be approved and filed.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE announced the deadline for accepting arguments for or
against the Bond Measures is 4:00 P. M., September 26, 1966.
MOVED RY COLBURN, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:30 P. M.
YOR, CITY OF Ts► ITY, CALIFORNIA
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