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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 11-16 CC MIN18 MINUTES OF THE R3GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TM. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NO EMBER 16, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS ?resent: Foster, Huffaker, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Deputy City Attorney Todd. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn followed with invocation by the Rev. Harry W. Huntsman, First Methodist Church. M0-1ED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 2nd be corrected by addition of the following: (1) Last paragraph on corrected page 3: the reading of Ordinance No. 1120 by title and ado?tion of the ordinance by unanimous (roll call) vote; (2) first paragraph on corrected page 4: the motion to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. (1121) and to ac•:apt by title. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9th be approved with the fo lowing correction: the motion in the first paragraph on page 13 should read: "It be referred to the City Manager to bring in a plat showing how much red curb will be required on the east side of Highland north of loth Street." Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution granting commercial planned development permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 1077 (Contanina) 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. 9027, "RESOLUTION GRANTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (Contanina)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TCDD stated in regard to the problem of coin operated laundries and car washes; there was no reason an ordinance could not be adopted requiring coin changers be kept in use. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, an ordinance of this nature be adopted. Councilman Colburn said there should be a study of the types of coin machines before the ordinance was adopted; some types were easily vandalized and it was not fair to force an ordinance on a businessman that might create a problem; the City Manager should check into the available models. Councilman Hogue stated the type of machine should be left to the discretion of the person who would have to install it; he could choose the one best suited to his business and area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the motion to adopt the, Ordinance be tabled until a report was received on the types of machines available and where they can be obtained. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hogue, Morgan. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated there was still a vacancy on the Real Estate Committee. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the escrow for the property at 29th and A Avenue was opened in March, 1965, and he thought it should be closed or cancelled. STANFORD (PETE) WILSON, Manager, J. C.•Penney's, representing the Pony League World Series Committee was present and stated he had a check for $4,200.00 to present to the City. Barney Melilla and Stanford Wilson presente the check to Mayor Gautereaux. Mayor Gautereaux accepted the check and said he believed it was the only Pony League World Series that had shown a profit. Councilman Morgan said $29.00 had been left in the Series bank account, there was a possibility there would be an additional $100 collected. 11/16/65 19 HAROLD NICHOLS, 1315 Division Street, was present and complained about the drainage problem in his area; he said a natural drainage ditch ran across his property; about 14 months ago the City put in two 54" concrete drainage pipes which end at his property and his whole lot was flooded, the water was almost in his front door. Mr. Nichols said he talked to Mr. Osburn who said the City's problem was lack of funds; the City Sngineer's office said they want to continue these pipes down to connect with pipes in San Diego. Mr. Nichols said the pipes were installed over a year ago, and asked what they were supposed to do in the meantime. I-:r. Nichols said the water rushing through the pipes was eroding private property, and trees might fall. Mayor Gautereaux asked how long Mr. Nichols had lived there. Hr. Nichols said he had lived there about six years but his wife had lived in the area for a long time. The Mayor asked if it had ever been flooded before. Mr. Nichols said it had been some years ago but was quite different; the ditch could not handle the flow of water from the pipes. Councilman Hogue asked if Mr. Nichols thought there was some immediate remedy. Mr. Nichols said there was nothing that could be done immediately but he would like to see the pipes continued to join the San Diego pipes. Mayor Gautereaux recommended a report be made next week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and the City Manager be authorized to relieve the problem before next week if possible. Vice Mayor Allen stated the problem has always existed but moved north as a result of the drain pipe; the people built homes in a natural drainage ditch; the drainage was put in as a part of a 1911 Improvement Act and there were no additional funds. City Manager Osburn said Mr. and Hrs. Nichols were in to see him; he inspected the area and directed Mr. Briggs to clean out the channel and open it up and this would be done as soon as the equipment could be gotten in there. Mr. Nichols said Mr. Briggs told his wife there was a man in San Diego in the path of the drainage who would not allow anyone on his property to clean the channel. Councilman Morgan said the pipes were stopped too short and asked if there was any way they could be extended. Mayor Gautereaux recommended this be included in the report. Mrs. Nichols was also present and stated she called a number of times during the summer to request the City to clean the ditch of tumbleweeds; she called the Fire Department because the weeds in the ditch constituted a fire hazard; no one came. Mrs. Nichols also complained when the City installed the pipe her fence was removed and later replaced; it was replaced in such a way it was just hanging. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. H. HO FMASTER, San Diego County Flood Control Engineer, was present and presented a report prepared jointly by the County of San Diego and the State Department of Water Resources which defined the flood plan of five rivers in San Diego County, one of which was the Sweetwater River. Per. Hoffmaster displayed a map showing the 50 and 100 year cycles in the County which he presented to the Council and stated there was a better than 505 chance the 100 year flood would occur this year. Mr. Hoffmaster stated if the report and map were used properly by those people who recommend land useage in the area they could protect the public. Mr. Hoffmaster also stated he had the preliminary drawings from the Corps of Engineers of the flood control channel for the Sweetwater River now being finalized; it was hoped it would be -included in an omnibus bill in Congress this year. Mr. Hoffmaster stated once the channel route was approved it would behoove the Council to, protect the right-of-way within the channel; the land use should be given consideration so the cost of land would not increase and the County and City would not have to pay more for it; the State could not reimburse the County and City for the full cost where the value has been increased by useage. Vice Mayor Alien asked if the preliminary drawings for the channel were basically the same as agreed to by Chula Vista and National City. Mr. Hoffmaster said it was very close. In answer to Council- man Morgan's question, Mr. Hoffmaster stated the channel was to be 250' wide. Mr. Hoffmaster said the report on the flood channel was not approved by the Corps of Engineers, but was approved' by the State Department of Water Resources; he felt fairly certain the Corps of 3ngineers would approve it; they hoped to have it before Congress next year; it was hoped the channel could be built in conjunction with the freeway, which would result in a $2,000,000.00 saving. Councilman Hogue asked if the City Manager could plot the channel on a City map, using a dotted line. Nice Mayor Allen 11/16/65 20 suggested using the big map that was used for this purpose before and plot the changes on it and the Council discuss it with Hr. Osburn. Councilman Colburn asked if it would be appropriate to take a stand to indicate the desire to hold down development that would increase the cost of property in the channel route. Mayor Gautereaux suggested it be studied, BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $10,464.S3 Traffic Safety 42.22 Park 1,069.41 ;Bond Fund 9-A 96,802.37 Gas Tax (186.1) 5,390.26 Trust and Agency 25.00 Special Street 17,831.82 Drainage 3,032,27 Sewer 1,573.41 Civic Center 404..95 T OTAT $138,635.70 Moved by Colburn, seconded. by Allen, 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. CITY MANAGER OS3URid reported (in regard to the installation of reflector and blacktop at Paradise Drive and Plaza Boulevard and tumbleweeds in the area) blacktop was installed between the,paved strips and the tumbleweeds were cut. The City Manager said so far as the reflector was concerned, he was out there twice, once in the rain, and he had no difficulty seeing the intersection. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburr;, the report be accepted. Councilman Hogue said he believed in Mr. 0sburn's judgment but questioned whether or not one man's judgment should be enough and asked if it shouldn't be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, to refer to the Traffic Safety Committee whether or not it is necessary to place reflectors at the intersection of Paradise Drive and Plaza Boulevard. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported (in regard to possible temporary arrangements for drainage and surfacing of "V" Avenue from 5th to 8th Streets) the Street Department was instructed to install a temporary drain across "V" Avenue but they did not get it done before the storm; as to the surfacing nothing was done yet, but with the storm he thought it should be. CITY ENGIPdEER FOSTER displayed a map and reported in regard to the opening of "L" or "N" Avenue south of the 'laza. The City Engineer stated there was actually only a small portion of "1\T" that was not dedicated; it was dedicated one way or another through to 30th Street. The City Engineer stated as to the conditions of the proposed "L" Avenue dedication the curve is such that he had to agree with Mr. Gilmore's 3ngineer, also the sight distance at the top of the hill was impaired, this could be serious if there was a collision; in order to improve the sight distance would require building retaining walls and lowering the intersection. Councilman Hogue asked what point the City Engineer was trying to get across, did he consider "N" Avenue a better street to open than "L". City Engineer Foster said he thought it was. Director of .71anning Stockman said a survey of "N" Avenue was made and it was established the City had good dedication; there was a problem from 8th to 14th Street where the street would have to be widened and dedication would be needed; at loth Street the elevation of the grade would have to be lowered and at another point fill would be needed; but these problems could be worked out more easily than the problems on "L" Avenue. Councilman Hogue asked approximately how much land would be needed and would the owners be willing to dedicate it. Director of Tannin Stockman said she talked to the Plaza people and she would have to talk to the people south of loth Street. 7ice Mayor Alien said he knew of one man who would be willing to dedicate land but he had never been requested to 11/16/65 21 do so. John Gilmore, South Bay Plaza Merchants Association, was present and read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council stating the Association was amazed at the unfounded accusations made; they have never attempted to mislead or take advantage of a situation; the opening of "Ls' Avenue was declared impractical by both City and private engineers; their plans to develop their property have been delayed for almost a year; the most logical substitute for "1." Avenue was "N" Avenue; he was authorized to state the Association was ready to negotiate with the City for the dedication of "N" Avenue; they have always been prepared to work out a solution to the problem. Mr. Gilmore stated they have never quibbled on the point, "L" Avenue was economically an impossibility. Moved by Allen, seconded by Horgan, Mr. Gilmore's letter be received and referred to the City Manager, City Engineers and Director of Planning for study and a report. Carried by unanimous vote. Loved by Hogue, the City Manager, or whoever has authority to do so, look into the areas of "N" Avenue where we may have troubles acquiring right-of-way needed to widen and open the street. Tice Mayor Allen stated this was the intention of his motion. •I•rs. J. R. :'.night, 1431 "L" Avenue, was present and stated she was not fighting the South Bay ?laza, she questioned the legality of the time of the closing of "t4" Avenue; if it had not been closed until now there would be no question; the point was that the street was closed through an error on the part of the City Attorney. Mayor Gautereaux stated, as a Councilman at the hearing, he knew exactly what the action was and would not say anyone had made an error. Mrs. :.night said the property was in escrow when the street was closed and it could have reverted back to the original owners. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the razing of Housing between 22nd and 24th Streets, "A" and "D" Avenues would result in a $72,000.00 deficit in the budget prepared last July, and this would have to be covered by the reserve fund. CITY ENGIPTBER FOSTER, reported in regard to the red curb required on the east side of Highland north of loth Street and displayed a map; slots were provided for left turns going south on Highland at loth and going north on Highland at 3th; it would require the removal of some five parking spaces; two adjacent to Firestone, one in front of Henry's Hamburgers, and two in front of the filling station. The City Engineer said he was also investigating the possibility of putting similar slots on loth Street but would have to talk to the Plaza people about a right turn lane, Councilman Morgan said e was not in favor of taking parking spaces away from the business on Highland; when modern buildings ware out in with allowance for parking, it would be different. 7ice I.Iayor Allen said on the east side of Highland north of loth Street only two spaces adjacent to Firestone would be last. Roved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the report be accepted and the proper authorities be directed to proceed with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee. Councilman Hogue said he requested a report from the Chief of Police as to whether or not this was necessary. City engineer Foster said the ?olice agreed this was the proper way to do it. Councilman Colburn stated anyone who drove there during the busy hours would appreciate the need for it; there were more citizens involved in the flow of traffic than there were property owners. Councilman Hogue stated the report was not acceptable because part of the requirement was the Chief of 2olice was to recommend whether or not this was necessary. i'Ioved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the report be tabled until the recommendation was received from the Chief of Police. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux suggested those property owners adjacent to the intersection be contacted and the matter discussed with them to get their opinions. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. ?ice Mayor Allen said he would like the motion to include the owners be invited to a Council meeting when this will be discussed. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGIfls R FOSTER reported (in regard to the grades of streets involved in the proposed Stanley Dodge purchase) the grades were studied in detail; the grade on City owned property on "A" Avenue could be lowered quite a bit; as to the grade on 30th Street from "C" rvenue to National it was about one foot above the existing center line of 2th Street. Councilman Colburn asked if this was the definite grade. City Engineer Foster said there was 11/15/65 22 a lot to do in the development of the whole area but it appeared tc be the proper grade. Councilman Colburn asked if the grade would be available to Stanley. The City Engineer said it would have to be "fined up" but it was probable he could have it. Mayor Gautereaux said he met with Supervisor 3oney soon after his election and discussed the Duck Pond area and the continuation of the pronect and to date has heard nothing more about it. The Mayor asked if the County Board of Supervisors should be requested the project be re -instituted. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the request be made by the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Morgan asked if 29th Street would tie in with "A" Avenue. The City Engineer said the grade was not shown on the map but the grade would be better than it was now. rice Mayor Allen said at a meeting of the past Committee chairmen of the Chamber of Commerce the question was asked what the plans were at the present time along 30th Street from National to "B". The City Engineer said it was shown on the major street system as eligible for gas tax funds; cross sections of it were being taken now when there was time; so far it was not budgeted for design or construction. THE CITY HAi1AGER'S REPORT in regard to the surfacing of streets west of National Avenue and recommending concentration on east -west streets and the work start from National Avenue westward to surface streets that have curbs and gutters and the number of blocks to be paved be determined when the 1966-67 budget was prepared was presented. Moved by Allen, the City Manager's report be accepted. and we try to figure out where to put these streets on what budget. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, it be referred tc the I;inance Committee to be included in the 1966-67 budget. Mayor Gautereaux stated until the time it would be considered the City Manager should be requested to make a recommendation of priority on what should be in next year's budget on the east -west streets. Carried by unanimous vote. THE COUNCIL CONSIDERED THE PROPOSED N'3•J BUSINESS LICENSE O4DI11ANC3 at this time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the new business license ordinance be adopted. City Manager Osburn recommended it be included in the codification and accepted along with the other ordinances. fbved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Alien said in National City real estate salesmen pay a fee of $15.00 and he requested a check be made of other cities to find out what real estate salesmen's fees were. City Manager Osburn said the South Bay area was checked; Chula Vista charges $10, Imperial Beach and Coronado both charge $5.00. Mayor Gautereaux recommended it be given consideration. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended that real estate salesmen be charged $10.00. lice Mayor Allen stated he would like to see realtors be under professional people, with no difference in the fee; all fifty states now have a license commissioner; there was a national association of Real Estate Boards. City Manager Osburn stated most of the other cities listed them as real estate brokers but their ordinances were written some time ago and probably needed to be revised. I4ayor Gautereaux said he would recommend the change. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, it be included in the amended motion. City Manager Osburn said the ordinance would be adopted to take effect after the first of the year; the business license forms were ordered and it would cause no end of confusion if it was done now. Council- man Colburn asked if the fees could be increased when licenses were purchased; there was a considerable increase in the taxicab license fee and asked if it could be adopted so the new rates would become effective the first of the year, if not it would be 1967 before the new rates could become effective. Councilman Colburn said the reason for the change was to help control the number of taxis in the City and the Council would not be able to do this until 1967 if the fees were not raised by the first of the year. City Manager Osburn said it might be best to take the .cab section out and adopt it as an ordinance now. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended and the section pertaining to "for -hire vehicles", Article 19, be removed and adopted as an ordinance as soon as possible. Amended motion to adopt the new business license ordinance carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's office be instructed to prepare the necessary legal documents to pass the ordinance controlling for hire vehicles, so that Article 19 would become effective 11/16/65 23 as soon as possible. City Manager 3sburn recommended the fee be set. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the motion in regard to adoption of the ordinance be amended to include a fee of $50.00 per vehicle per year. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn. Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Councilman Colburn said this one business presented a problem that could not be eliminated soon unless the new license fee was put into effect by January 1st. Councilman Hogue asked what the chances were for the man from Imperial Beach to get a license. THE COUNCIL CONSIDERED THE POSSIBILITY OF MA:UNG A RECOMMENDATION to the State Legislators in regard to filling a Council vacancy in the event an incumbent Councilman runs for the office of Mayor and is elected. Moved by Hogue, in future elections where a councilman who has time left to serve is elected to the office of Mayor the next highest person on the ballot be recommended by the Mayor to the Council as the person to fill the vacancy. Motion died for lack of second. AN A??LICATION FOR . REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOIID by P. I . Lewis, 2321 "J" Avenue was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A CryMUNICATION FROM J, EDGAR HOO'JER, Federal Bureau of Investigation, in regard to Lt. John F. Liesmants successful completion of F.B.I. training was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be answered by the City Manager thanking Mr. Hoover for overextending his office on behalf of Lt. Liesman and for his courtesy. Carried by unanimous vote. TaE MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTR!=St FETING OF November 3rd were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. AN APPLICATION FOR EXCI-HANGE OF ON -SALE GENERAL LICENSE by Galen H. Dodds, dba Haroldts Club,29 West 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed, Councilman Hogue asked if it meant they would no longer be required to serve food. The City Manager said that was his understanding; minors would not be permitted on the premises. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON-TC.PERSCN TRANSFER OF GIT-SALE SEER LICENSE by John and Mavis Gabor, dba Gab's Rinky Dink, 3184 National Avenue, was presented. Roved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: idone. Abstaining: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SWEET'.'1ATER QUARTERBACX. CLUB requesting permission to use :imball Community Building December 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. was presented. Councilman Morgan said the Club had to change the date after the letter was written. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Nice Mayor Alien said the date was changed from December 6th to the 4th and would have to be changed again; however, there was a problem in that the custodian leaves at midnight and they wish to use the building until 1:00 a,m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the motion include: the custodian remain another hour on the date of the dance and be paid an hour overtime. Councilman Morgan stated there would be another letter coming in. Vice Mayor Alien and Councilman Colburn withdrew the amendment to the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY COORDINATING REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY in appreciation of waiver of business license permit to collect soap for Viet Nam was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Alien stated there was still 'a'need for soap and Mike Dini would welcome donations and pass them on to Operation Handclasp. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE SALVATION ARMY requesting a waiver of business license fee for Christmas Kettles at three $cations within the City was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the request be granted. 11/16/65 24 Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SEVENTH DAY ADVEPTIsTCHURCH requesting permission for their annual "Ingathering" fund raising program and a sound car playing carols was presented, Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he was contacted by a member of the Shriners who would like to discuss the possibility of holding their annual Shrine Circus in the Pony League Field tenative datesiM ay 6 and 7 and 8, 1966. The City Manager said this could be handled through the Real Estate Committee or he could be directed to work out the details with the Shriners and bring it back to the Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager work out the details and present them to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommended the money received from the Pony League World Series be spent as follows: half the money be expanded for a tiny tot lot at El Toyon Park and the balance be spent for trees for El Toyon Park and if there were too many they be used somewhere else. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Real Estate Committee met Monday and considered an offer of a trawler of land, the City's Parcel 9 in Olivewood Housing to be exchanged for the lot across the street on B Avenue from the Community Building and the corner of 9th and National. The City Manager stated the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee was to reject the offer and the Lodge was welcome to come back with any other types of suggestion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Real Estate Committee's recom- mendation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux said he would like the benefit of the thinking of the Real Estate Committee, Councilman Hogue stated it was the comparison of the value of the lands; the Committee felt they were offering one acre for four acres; the Committee indicated a desire for the land across from the Community Building and suggested negotiations be continued; the parcel on National Avenue was small and the Committee did not know what the City could do with it; and they encouraged the Lodge to look around and see what other lands were available and possibly an exchange could be arranged. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from Mr. Hester, AIA, for three over -width driveways on "A" Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets: 951 40' and 30'. The City Manager recommended it be referred to the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and brought before the Council next week. Moved by Alen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the San Diego County Water Authority's report of operations for the month of October, 1965, and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he was directed to check into the tax situation where the residents of areas annexed to National City were taxed for the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District; the legal rnnifications were still being checked and requested permission to contact them in regard to refunding the money to the people who have paid it. CITY CLERK MINCGUE read a communication acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. concerning the interchange type will be from District Engineer Dekema. de fro m the State Division of Highways 9011 and stating the recommendation studied and further would be heard Or red filed by unanimous vote. 11/16/65 25 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of an application for waiver of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks at the southerly end of the undeveloped portion of the property on Est sida of Roosevelt from 22nd to 23rd Street by Advanced Testing Corporation, The Director of Planning stated the Engineering Department recommended the Wailer until necessary grading was done. The Director of Planning recommended the waiver be granted on the southerly portion of the undeveloped lot, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue awked if there was a possibility the street would go through someday; if so, shouldn't they be required to participate in the development of the street. Director of Planning Stockman said it Could be required in a covenant running with the land. Mayor Gautereaux said a bond could be posted. In answer to Councilman Morgan's question, the Director of Planning said the Planning Commission did not recommend a bond be posted, although it has been their policy in the past to recommend an agreement be reached; the City Attorney recommended a covenant would suffice as it is difficult for people to obtain bonds when it is not known how long the bond will be needed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to include: a covenant running with the land that they will participate in any future development of the street as far as curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1965, was presented, Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, it be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Manager when the escrow on 29th and "A" would close, City Manager Osburn stated the City needed to put in two stakes and as soon as they were in the escrow would close. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said he was asked about the partially signed petition for the improvement of 8th Street at the same Chamber of Commerce meeting. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be instructed to start a 1911 Act for the widening of 8th Street from "L" Avenue west to Harbor Drive. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced Mrs. Patricia Holt, 923 Maria Way, Chula Vista, who will be "Deputy City Clerk" effective December 1, 1965. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed, Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:32 p.m. CI c CATION CIT CALIFORNI ATTEST: CITY CLERK