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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 12-13 CC MIN94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 13, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, Mc Lean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Colburn. MAYOR MORGAN presented Dennis J. Miramontes with the Myra award in recognition of his accomplishments at Sweetwater High School in the field of football and also as an outstanding student. RESOLUTION NO. 9265, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOG- NITION AWARD (Dennis J. Miramontes)," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9266, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN COMPROMISE OF CONDEMNATION (Lanoitan Avenue)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9267, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A POLICY OF COMPREHENSIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE YEAR 1967," was presented. City Manager Osburn reported the City Clerk received three bids: Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc., Co -Agent Guy & Guy, $18,000.00 premium for one year to be underwritten by the Commercial Union Insurance Group; Scotty McFarlane $18,478.00 premium for one year to be underwritten by the Transit Casualty Insurance Company of Los Angeles and also alternate bid in the amount of $14,202.00,$500.00 deductible; Stewart Insurance Agency $28,593.00 premium for one year to be underwritten by Travelers Insurance Company. The City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc. Co -Agent Guy & Guy in the amount of $18,000.00; this is the low bid meeting specifications. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by read- ing of the title_ only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. The Mayor asked the City Manager if money would be saved under a policy with a deductible clause. The City Manager said it was a possibility and they would look into it. Carried,by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 9268 "RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER, (John Linn)" was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , an Ordinance Establishing Procedure for Exemption from or Deferral of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Requirements," was pre- sented for the first reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. 12/13/66 9s ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1138 Changing Age Limit Requirements (Tattoo); was presented for the first reading. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the first reading of the Ordin- ance be by title only. Councilman Hogue stated he voted .last week against lowering the age limit; was against it now; he was exposed to a situation like this when he was seventeen years old he was tattooed on his forearm; if the man who tattooed him had been required to have his parent's permission, he would not have the tattoo today. Carried) by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 962, Zoning Ord- inance of the City of National City, California (Lincoln Court, R-4- P-D)," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, secon- ded by Harris, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. 1146, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTERS 21, 22, 23 and 24 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE (Business License)," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Vice Mayor Colburn stated people in the grocery business brought to his attention although they do not believe their taxes were too high the larger chains were not taxed enough; it might be wise to look into this as the City may not be receiving sufficient revenue from the larger chain stores with a greater volume of business. The Vice Mayor said he is in favor of the ordinance becoming effective immediately, but it is possible this portion of the ordinance should be changed before next year. Councilman Hogue said he agreed; the money taken in by chain stores went to other areas; the money taken in by the local merchants remains in our community. Councilman Hogue said our local merchants sponsor our ball teams, etc.; when chain stores are approa- ched they refer you to their headquarters which may be in Timbuctoo. Councilman Harris stated he agreed, but if the ordinance was adopted now it could be revised next year. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan recommended the Vice Mayor's recommendation on the licenses be referred to the City Manager and have him brief the Council on it during the first budget session for next year. Moved by Hogue, secon- ded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by un- animous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1147, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF- ORNIA, ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1964 EDITION, AND APPENDIX A., B., C., D., E., AND F., DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ALTERATION OF PLUMB- ING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 998 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and It be adopted by rea ing of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read; Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1148, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF NATIONAL CiTY (4th Street to North City Limits Bordering Both Sides of Highland Avenue - Limited Wholesale)," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it_be adopted by reading of the title only. Councilman Hogue said the area was enlarged; it started out for one business; putting wholesale business zoning in the middle of the City was detrimental to overall development cgntrib- uted nothing to the City's growth and development. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the 12/13/66 96 Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated Councilman Hogue's point in regard to the tattoo was good; when the operator requested the age limit be lowered because the San Diego age limit was eighteen he thought the age limit wasn't important; if it wasn't eighteen here, they could travel a short distance and be tattooed in another city. The Vice Mayor said his wife said she has talked to some women whose husbands have tattoos and they sometimes felt a little embarrassed; they were tattooed at a moment of time of wanting it, but later were not able to do anything about it; possibly if the individuals had been a little older or were forced to wait a little longer they might not have been tattooed. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to write letters to the cities in San Diego County where there was an age limit of eighteen for tattoos without the parents' permission and find out what their feelings are, if any, and their experiences and if all were to change the age limit at the same time, then he would be in favor of changing the aoe limit, but not unless the rest were agree- able. Eddie R. Lynch, 25 W. 5th Street, was present and said he sym- pathized with Councilman Hogue's being tattooed at the age of seven- teen; no state in the United States permitted tattooing anyone under the age of eighteen. Councilman Hogue said they could do it anyway by prevaricating; whether a person was tattooed at the age of seventeen or eighteen didn't matter; maybe there was a degree of growing up between these two ages. Mr. Lynch said tattoos may be removed by surgery; boys could go out into the back yard and tattoo themselves, so it will not be stopped by curbing the professional tattoo artist who operates in a sanitary manner. Carried, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Harris, Reid. THE HEARING ON THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF 20TH STREET WEST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE (RESOLUTION NO. 9239), was held at this time. Director of Planning Stockman reported the recommendation of the Planning Commission was the vacation of the 40 foot by 100 foot street be granted as applied for. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the Certificate of Publication and City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting on file. William Yale, 2050 First National Bank Buklding, San Diego, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wiley, owners of the De Anza Apartments, was present. (Councilman Hogue left the Council Chamber). At 8:15 p.m., Mr. Yale presented "letters of protest" for filing with the City Clerk: A. C. Raimond, Coin 0 Matic #2, 2239 Highland; Al Felix, Manager of McDonald's Hamburgers, 1630 Highland Ave.; Burt R. Osborne, Manager of Taco Bell, 1610 Highland Avenue; Janette Thornburg, 2211 Highland Avenue; James D. Wagner, Boston Pharmacy, 1810 Highland Avenue. Mr. Yale stated the street should not be vacated; (Councilman Hogue returned to the Council Chamber) the Wileys thought they had convenient access to and from Highland Avenue, they purchased the apartments (ninety-six in number); at the time the property was purch- ased it was evident this opening had been used for some time and he has been told it was used continuously from the time the apartment house was constructed. Donald J. Soloman, 3821 4th Avenue, San Diego Attorney, representing Mr. Berg, was present and said in 1950 the City acquired the forty foot strip of property from Mr. Berg as a gift; Mr. Berg was a civic minded individual and gave the property to the City without compensation to himself other than the fact a corner lot would be created on the property which he had retained at 20th Street which would be of some benefit to him. Mr. Solomon said unless there was a public purpose for retaining the strip there was a moral obligation to give back that property. Dr. Harold Weinberger, 5674 Sweetwater.Road, Bonita, was present and said he owns the property north of 20th and Highland, which he bought as the northwest corner, Dr. Weinberger said the request for the return of the property to Mr. Berg affected him in two ways; as a tenant and as the owner of the property north of the proposed vacation; the consequences of not returning the prop- erty to Mr. Berg (for him as a tenant) would place a hardship on him 12/13/66 97 on account of the parking; the parking on that forty foot strip was used for the dental building; but if Mr. Berg were required to put in curbs and gutters it would eliminate that parking and be detrimental to Mr. Berg as the owner and him as the tenant; it would be a hardship also on him (as the property owner) on the north)for to comply with regulations he would have to dedicate forty feet of the 165 feet of frontage he owns in order to have the proper setback for a through street, which would reduce the frontage of his property by 25%; Mrr Berg and himself (who are adjoining property owners) should not be penalized to perpetuate a street that never really existed. Mike Sol, 701 C Street, San Diego, representing Silvergate Savings and Loan, was present and said in 1962 they made a loan in excess of $300,000.00; their security for this money would be in jeopardy as a result of this street closing as their institution based the loan on the fact that there was an opening from Highland down to the De Anza Unit. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said he appeared before the Council when the De Anza Apartments were put in and asked the apart- ments not be allowed unless 20th Street was left open; it was said the proposition had gone too far and couldn't be stopped; he still wanted 20th Street open and if necessary use the forty feet from where the one hundred feet ends IquELAvenue. Fred 0. Berg, 4406 Acacia Avenue, Bonita, was present allacfien he was serving with the armed forces he sent home monthly payments to pay for the property; after he was dis- charged he joined the Highland Avenue Improvement Association and at that time he thought the opening and dedicating 40 feet on Highland Avenue for a street front, Highland Avenue to National Avenue, would not only be of benefit to him for a corner but would be of benefit to each and everyone who would use it; he received no compensation for it but gave it to the City and also black topped it at his own expense; the time limit has no bearing in this case. Mr. 130r00 stated he paid for this property, not Mr. Wiley, the Savings and Loan nor anyone else and it should be given back to him; Dr. Weinberger purchased the property just north of him and he bought that piece of property on the strength that this street would be opened; in the meantime the apart- ments were built; therefore, he doesn't have a corner. Mr. Berg con- tinued the City of National City has failed, not him. Director of Planning Stockman said in her office there was a plan of the De Anza Apartments; on the easterly side of the property there is no drive- way to 20th Street; there is parking in that area and there are park- ing spaces in the 40 feet that would be the 20th Street extension. Councilman Hogue asked, if they were to extend this 40' westerly to join 20th Street, what effect it would have on De Anza Apartments; are apartments built out into that area and has Mr. Cook deeded 40' to the City that wouldd match the area that Mr. Berg has deeded? Director of Planning Stockman said it could not be extended to make 20th a through street because of the De Anza Apartments. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Councilman Harris said because of business relations with Mr. Berg the City Attorney advised him to abstain from any voting or discussion in this matter. Councilman Hogue asked if this were deeded back to Mr. Berg, could it be consider- ed a gift of public property or public funds. The City Attorney said if the Council decided there was no further public use of this property the only thing they could do was to declare that the street was vacated; not deed it to anyone; the only action that could be taken now was to decide whether or not to vacate the street; if the decision was to vacate, the action would be by resolution and would direct the City Clerk to record an order of vacation; as to the owner- ship of the property, that would be between the contesting parties. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:Col'burn, Hogue,Reid,Morgan NiystNone.Abstaining: Harris. Vice Mayor Colburn said the only solution was to close this street; the three parties could get together with the City Planner and come up with a possible solution for splitting ' ' the': property with the 40' that should be closed; possibly an alley could be created which would give all three parties access to their properties with the rear of all the properties coming to a point. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the street in question be closed from Highland the 100' west and instruct the City Attorney to continue 12/13/66 98 the proper administration. Carriedjby the following vote.' to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN said in the last month or so we have taken dirt streets into the City as part of the street system; when City Engineer Foster brings proposals of this type before Council he should notify the Council this is a dirt street; he did not favor taking dirt streets as a part of the street system; these streets should be improved before they are dedicated. RESOLUTION NO. 9269, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 20TH STREET (40 FEET BY 100 FEET) WEST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the tjtie only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining:Harris. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN thanked Mrs. Hutman, 1012 Coolidge, for the Christmas Card, tree and note addressed to the City Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, a letter of appreciation be sent to Mrs. Hutman. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN reported he had several requests the Council consider naming Memorial Bowl in Kimball Park "John F. Kennedy Bowl"; if there was any interest in it, he would like the Historical Committee to look into it and make a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Hogue stated the Bowl was appropriately named; it was built in honor of servicemen who gave their lives for our country. MAYOR MORGAN displayed a drawing and recommended the Council adopt a plan for 90 days and instruct the City Manager to have Highland Avenue marked so there would be a left turn going south on Highland Avenue. The Mayor said there were three lanes south of 10th Street on Highland; if we made three lanes on the north of 10th Street on Highland we would have six lanes: the inside lane would be the left turn lane, the middle lane would be for through traffic and the curb lane would be for right turns. The Mayor said the red curb would take in the service station property which had one parking space in front; this would alleviate the problem in this congested area; it was just for a trial period. Mayor Morgan said people were disgusted with the traffic problems there; they get behind people who are going to turn and they don't know if it's a straight through lane or a turn lane. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be ap.rpved. Councilman Harris said the biggest crowd ever before the Traffic Safety Council was over this particular thing. Vice Mayor Colburn said the Assistant City Engineer has worked on this in the past; there are two lanes of traffic going north now; if we create three lanes, the center lane would actually headinto the southern left turn lane; if three cars were going north and the car against the curb decided not to turn right, there would be three cars goimg into two lanes. The Vice Mayor suggested the Assistant City Engineer make it five lanes instead of six; the center lane being a left turn lane west on 10th only; the other two lanes near the curb going straight or right. The Vice Mayor said he favored the motion if it included the Assistant Engineer's approval. The Mayor said if his plan was put in operation it could be expanded to include the Vice Mayor's plan; he would like to see it done, but not at this time; it would slow down what they are attempting to do. Councilman Harris said the southbound traffic was alright but with three lanes of traffic going north and none of them turning, they would try to get into line and there might be trouble. Councilman Hogue said the merchants feel they need a left hand turn into the Plaza, but feeding three lanes of traffic in there just because the Council thinks it will work is not the solution; the Council should get recommendations from the Traffic Safety Committee 12/13/66 99 and Police Department: Vice Mayor Colburn said the Traffic Safety Committee doesn't meet very often; traffic coming south on 8th Street and traveling on the inside lane next to the center line should have some indication of the approaching left hand turn only lane besides a painting on the street; otherwise you could find yourself at that intersection in a left turn only lane with the intention of going straight. The Vice Mayor said the intent of the motion could still carry, just so it goes through the Engineer's office to get their approval and they be given the authority to go ahead on this temporary basis; they can come up with some markings that would be sufficient and could install it immediately when the traffic is getting heavier in that area. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. COUNCILMAN REID stated he would like to thank all of the City employees for one of the nicest parties he has ever attended, the NCMEA Christ- mas party last Saturday night. MAYOR MORGAN said the .Christmas lighting program was the best attended and the nicest program they have ever put on,, MAYOR MORGAN reported some people in National City would like to have Ellen Baeder as an honorary member of the Library Board; and suggested it be referred to the Library Board and to the City Attorney to make certain it is legal. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and a report be brought back to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recommended a Council Conference Meeting be set before ac:: each Council meeting to enable the Council to talkover problems; no action to be taken; the conference to be at 6:45 each Tuesday night. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Colburn said he would like the City Attorney to give a ruling. The City Attorney said the so-called Council Conference has to be open to the public but doesn't have to be held in the Chamber; this is official notification. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated Councilman Harris deserves recognition for his and the Buffer Zone Committee's efforts in getting the Navy to change their idea of putting the boat storage west of Highway 5 and should be presented a "Key to the City"; also, since the Navy has agreed not to put an eyesore on the western side of Highway 5, what does Mr. Harris' committee have in mind for eliminating the eyesore on the east side of Highway 5. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said people who go to a great deal of trouble to decorate their homes to beautify our City during the Christmas period do receive awards from different service clubs but the City should give recognition to these people for their efforts including a certif- icate of appreciation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, starting next year these people be brought to the Council and given an award of appreciation for their efforts. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HARRIS thanked Councilman Hogue for his words about the Buffer Zone Committee and said at their last meeting they decided not to disband but to continue working to upgrade both sides of the free- way and the entire town. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented the result of the opening of sealed bids for the 1911 Act Improvement of C Avenue, 20th'Street, 2lst Street and Alley. Bids received and opened December 7th at 3:00 p.m. were as follows: Griffith Company, $66,574.20; V.R. Dennis Construction Company, $68,558.44; Sim J. Harris Company, $71,696.54; T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., $73,590.02; R. E. Hazard Contracting Company, $79,568.00; Ferry Bros. Construction Company, $82,596.37; Daley Corporation, $88,015.50. City Manager Osburn read the City Engineer's recommend -'ion i2/13/66 100 ation the contract be awarded to the Griffith Company in the amount of $66,574.20, the low bid, and all othar bids be rejected and stated he concurred. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9270, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ("C Avenue, 20th Street, 2lst Street, Alley, Assessment District No. I47)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from John R. Knight, 1431 "L" Avenue, National City, in regard to sewer connection, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the recommendation of the Building Department be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The applications of Merle S. Lord, 2820 K Avenue, and Theodore Moore, 2728 E. 1st Street, for refund of $25.00 performance bonds were pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the two items be app- roved and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from Douglas A. Stark, Secretary -Treasurer, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, in regard to a golf tournament the weekend of January 14th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION in regard to the 3rd State-wide meeting, December 15-16, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. Director of Planning Stockman requested permission for Assistant Planner Brile to attend the meeting on the 15th and for her to attend on the I6th. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the motion be amended to include these requests. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the SAN DIEGO COUNTY COUNCIL OF CAMP FIRE GIRLS to sell peanuts January 20th through February 5th, 1967, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of PARADISE VALLEY CHURCH to conduct their annual charit- abledrive on no -fee basis, November 19th to January 7th, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from ASSEMBLYMAN -ELECT WADIE P. DEDDEH acknowledging Resolution 9249 (Access -Bridge), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES in reply to the Council's request for a review and recommendation on El Cajon Resolut- ion 8023 (Building Code), was presented. City Manager Osburnrsaid he recommended the Council go along with the City of Ei Cajon's recommend- ation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from City Manager Osburn recommending the Council authorize preparation of plans for 24th STREET (HIGHLAND TO HOOVER), Gas Tax Project, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unan- imous vote. The request of ALTON BEAUCHAMP for an oversize driveway in the 200 Block on the east side of Norton Street was presented. City Manager 12/13/66 101 Osburn recommended the request be referred to the Planning Commission and the Engineering Department for a report next week. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from GOVERNOR -ELECT RONALD REAGAN acknowledging Resolution (ACCESS-CORONADO BAY BRIDGE), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A copy of e letter from E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, to the Depart- ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control protesting the application of James P. Jenkins, 2105 National Avenue, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he has a notice of a meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority's Water Problems and Policy Committee on December 15th et 3:00 p.m. and their Minutes of the meeting on Novem- ber 10th and recommended they be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue asked if the report as to how much water we should have in storage in Sweetwater Lake in order to survive six months has been received. The City Manager said it has not; the request was made to Mr. Poulter. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the following were eligible for step increases:,Velvin E. Bill to Step C; Raul Martinez to Step B. Raymond P. Brown to Step B; Kenneth R. Leathers to Step B; John D. Moran to Step E: all were approved by the department heads and he recommended approval. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a copy of the rights of way required for the DEVELOPMENT OF 30TH STREET (B Avenue to National Avenue) and recommended he be authorized to contact an appraiser to appraise this property and report next week. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council stating Governor Edmund G. Brown, Chairman of the California Toll Bridge Authority called a meeting for December 14th, 11:00 a.m., Sacramento; the primary purpose of the meeting: to receive and consider bids for the purchase of $47,600,000.00 principal, amount of San Diego -Coronado Toll Bridge revenue bonds. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from representatives of Les Shons, of Sweetwater High School, for permission to hold a dance on December 21st at St. Anthony's Church, the proceeds to be used for food and clothing for needy National City residents; they. requested a no -fee permit, and he recommended it be approved. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue asked if there would be appropriate chaperons present. The City Manager said there would be as they had been directed to contact Chief Cagle regarding them. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Engineer when the Coolidge Avenue and 17th Street project and the 'project approved tonight would be started. The City Engineer said Coolidge Avenue was delayed by the gas company, the contractor is ,ready to start as soon as he could get in there; the contract approv MWit not be executed before the last week of this month or the first week of next month; it takes about three weeks. Councilman Hogue asked what progress has been made on the improvement of Granger Avenue and the area around Granger Junior High School. City Engineer Foster said they were working on it, he would have some better information on it next week. 12/13/66 102 CITY CLERK MINOGUE read- copies of two letters from the City Clerk of Coronado to Senator -Elect James R. Mills and Chief Engineer of the Bay Toll Crossings stating they wholeheartedly concur with National City's Resolution No. 9249. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented a certificate from the Chamber of Comm- erce to the City of National City for beautification to Mayor Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission recom- mended the zoning for the southerly portion of the National City Air- port Annexation be set for public hearing. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission recom- mended the proposed Derr Annexation be referred to the City Attorney for resolution setting the public hearing. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE commended the Mayor on the Council Conference Meetings and said it would lead to more congenial Council meetings. Councilman Hogue said it was suggested the Chamber of Commerce install their new officers at a dinner meeting in San Diego because there was no approp- riate place in National City; if this was true, it would be one point the Buffer Zone Committee could review in rejuvenating National Avenue. COUNCILMAN HARRIS said the lighting ceremony for the new Chamber sign on the freeway was held this evening. Mayor Morgan said it was beaut- iful; there will be another at the south City limits. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY bF ' A 10!AL CITY, CALIFORNIA 12/13/66