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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 09-26 CC MIN72 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 26, 1967 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. Absent: None. 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 Chairman Melvin Chester, Baha'l World Faith. MAYOR MORGAN presented a "Key to the City" to Mrs. John W. Kirby in appre- ciation of her work on the recent redevelopment election. Mrs. Kirby pre- sented her twin daughters, Nora and Diane who worked with her on this project. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The review of the application far zone variance to LES STREET AUTO WRECKING, 301 West 24th Street, was announced. Mayor Morgan stated he would call an executive session after the meeting and recommended this be entered then. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated last Friday evening (September 22nd) there was an excellent turnout of outside visitors in National City: the Planning Congress and Border Cities Conference. The Vice Mayor thanked Mr. and Mrs. Joe Minogue for hosting the affair for the Border Cities Conference; the organi- zation is endeavoring to bring good relationships between Mexico and our country; they discussed the building of a Border Park for the Imperial Beach area. MAYOR MORGAN stated Director of Planning Stockman had set up the Planning Congress, held September 22nd in the VIP Room of the Plaza Bowl; planners from all over San Diego County were there; they discussed their various problems and much was accomplished. The Mayor's proposed proclamation of "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" (Week of October 8, 1967) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the procla- mation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed proclamation of "PARENT -TEACHER AND MEMBERSHIP WEEK" (October 2 - October 6, 1967) was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MICKY PHILLIPS, POST COMMANDER OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, THOMAS H. COSBY, JR. POST 4630, was present and read a letter from a fighting man in Viet Nam to Governor Reagan (who forwarded it to the Veterans of Foreign Wars) requesting a California flag for his unit to fly as there were a lot of them from "The Golden State;" with the approval of the Mayor the new flag, which was flown over the Civic Center today, will be sent to this young man along with pictures and letters signed by the Mayor and himself to show the boys over there that we're behind them. Commander Phillips thanked the Mayor, Councilmen and citizens of National City for extending the boundaries of community service. TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and quoted an item in the news- paper in regard to the Council's action rescinding approval of requests of Support Your Local Police Committee which said "...Morgan claims the sponsors were radical conservatives;" he read definitions from the dictionary of "Communist," "Communistic," "radical," and "conservative," and asked Mayor 9/26/67 73 Morgan if he thought his statement was correct. Mr. Leonard distributed literature and bumper stickers. RESOLUTION NO. 9451, "RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A WORKABLE AND REALISTIC TAX SHARING PROGRAM WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS," 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 Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9452, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO LORENZ RUEHLE UPON HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE PACIFIC COAST ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES," 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 Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Upon request by the Mayor, the Resolution was read. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9453, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE DRAINAGE FUND TO THE PARK FUND," 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 Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the two following resolu- tions be waived and they be adopted by reading of the titles only. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and inquired how much of 27th Street would be dedicated. Mayor Morgan stated they would vote on the motion to read by title only and then would have individual motions for adoption; Mr. Alsdorf could speak then on the one in which he was interested. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9454, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEEDS (George H. Webster and Charles H. Bacon Co., Inc.)." Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9455, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Portions of 27th Street)." Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. City Manager Osburn explained the location and other background information in response to the request of E. H. Alsdorf. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9456, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BORDER PARK PROPOSAL OF THE SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY," 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 Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9457, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9445 GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 29TH STREET BETWEEN THE EAST LINE OF NATIONAL AVENUE AND THE WEST LINE OF "A" 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 Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN stated a request, signed by five residents of the east side of E Avenue between 20th Street and the dead end of 21st Street, had been received for permission to construct a block wall in a portion of the city's right of way; if the Council desires to grant permission to encroach on the public right of way, he recommended this matter be referred to the City Engineer for preparation of the legal description to enable the 9/26/67 74 preparation of the proper documents to carry it out; this is part of a public improvement project that the residents of the street have sponsored by them- selves to put in their curbs, gutters and sidewalks; when the contractor graded for the sidewalks, he left them with 3 - 4 foot drop offs in the front yard which should be protected by a retaining wall. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted and tte suggestions of the City Attorney be carried out. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated in the suit of the City of National City vs. C. J. Allen for the payment of sewer assessment fees (which were some four years in delinquency), the San Diego Court has granted judgment in favor of the City. The CITY ATTORNEY said the Superior Court has sustained the City's position in the suit against the City by George DeHaven. The USE DISTRICT HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE UNDER- GROUNDiNG OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Certificate of Publication on file with the City Clerk), was held at this time. Director of Planning Stockman presented the Planning Commission recommendation that the proposed ordinance be presented to the City Council for further action. No one approached the microphone to speak in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed and the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the proposed ordinance be referred to the proper authorities for further processing. Councilman Reid inquired if the City would have two feet into the yards 4,f there were no parkways. The Director of Planning said the City would still have the same amount of parkway; the sidewalk would be contiguous to the curb and there would be an additional width between the property line and the sidewalks which would still be public right of way; in discussing this with the Fire Department and the public utility people, they feel they could coordinate their utilities within that area also. Councilman Reid inquired who would be responsible for keeping that up. Director of Planning Stockman said it would be based on the City Attorney's ruling at the present time; the Planning Commission and the Park Superinten- dent have observed in areas where there are contiguous sidewalks property owners have extended their lawns and landscaping out to the sidewalks and maintained them; if you look around town you will see the 2' area between the curb and the sidewalk neglected. Councilman Reid inquired if the cost to the property owner in requiring the undergrounding of utilities in rela- tion to remodeling or building of houses in old areas was known. Director of Planning Stockman said this does not apply to the remodeling of any structure; only new construction; the Public Utilities people have advised her each parcel would be taken under consideration individually to establish the cost. Councilman Hogue inquired if a fence would have to be 8" back from the sidewalk. Director of Planning Stockman said the fence could not encroach within the public right of way but would have to be maintained on private property, so therefore, you would be adding 2', generally allow- ing 2' between the sidewalk and the property line you would be adding that extra distance. Councilman Hogue said if a person were to build a front yard fence he would have to stay back from the sidewalk and there would be the question as to who would keep the 8" clean between the sidewalk and the fence. Charles Micone, 1240 E. loth Street, was present and said if he built a fence on his property the parkway would still be the same mess that it is today, so what difference did it make; if people don't take care of their parkway today they're not going to take care of it after the change. Director of Planning Stockman said all she could base her answer on was what she had seen around town; in all of the areas where the sidewalks are contiguous you will see much better kept yards; it is an attitude that will have to be developed and the Park Director feels they will take care of the area if it is a part of their yard. Mr. Micone inquired if he remodeled his property, must he comply with this new "resolution." Director of Plann- ing Stockman said remodeling of structures was not involved within this ordinance. Mr. Micone inquired in regard to building a house on his lot. The Director of Planning said there would be a possibility if he had one structure on his property and wanted to put another structure to the rear, he would have to work out the undergrounding between the two structures. 9/26/67 75 Mr. Micone objected to being f arced to underground utilities while there was a 4,000 volt line going by his line with big poles and transformers and inquired why they weren't required to go underground. The Director of Planning said she was the only Planning Director in San Diego County who appeared before the Public Utilities Commission to recommend the public utilities companies set aside a certain amount of their annual income for the undergrounding of existing utilities. Mr. Micone stated the high tension lines the previous Council had allowed to go through on loth Street were dangerous; they could cause great damage in case of an earthquake; also, were they proposing he take the antenna down from his house and the new home owners would not want concealed antennas or underground cables. Director of Planning Stockman said the antennas pertained only to a new sub- division consisting of five lots or more or to a redevelopment area of five acres or more; they do not pertain to just a new structure. Vice Mayor Colburn said the ordinance would force undergrounding connections to be prepared for the future and a person building a new house today wculd only be requested to put the undergrounding from his home out to the existing pole which would probably be a little more expensive than going from the side of the house out to the pole; in forcing the companies to put their utilities underground, they would not make free connections to the homes. Councilman Reid stated there were things in the ordinance that they could not live with in this City; they were asking too much of the homeowner. Councilman Hogue stated if this had been enacted long ago we would have sidewalks, curbing and streets all over the City; if his understanding was correct, the property owner could go to Council and seek a waiver; Council could grant a waiver until it was feasible to underground the utilities. Mayor Morgan stated the ordinance would force a hardship on people; if this was going to take out poles, he would go along with it; he was not in favor of putting this on one home, but would stick with it on sub -divisions. Councilman Hogue said it would not be mandatory that a person do this; it was just a preparation for the future; it doesn't actually mean they have to do it because they can seek relief from the Council with the understanding that some day they would have to put them under if the lines on their street were put underground; the ordinance would be an encouragement to the State and Federal Governments to get the utility companies to put their lines underground. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. The Minutes of the REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of September 14, 1967, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes be accepted and the recommendations of the Real Estate Committee be approved ("...the City sell Mr. Stanley the property known as Parcel #2 consisting of City owned land north of 29th Street to 28th Street. Further, that the City Manager recommend to the Council how many acres this property consists of. The property is to be sold at $23,000.00 per acre with 10% down payment, balance to be paid in five equal annual installments at 6% interest. The property is to be zoned commercial as requested by Mr. Stanley, with definite boundaries established by the City."). Mayor Morgan inquired if the proposed ordinance amendment would take care of their problem. City Manager Osborn said he did not recall the width on the 27th Street side but it seemed to him it was 95'. Councilman Hogue inquired if they voted "yes" on this, would it be a closed issue before the ordinance referred to comes into effect. City Manager Osborn said if they desired to have Mr. Stanley improve the streets, he would recommend they include that the time he improves the property for building purposes he would be required to improve half of "A" Avenue. Councilman Hogue said he understood Mr. Stanley planned to use the land for storage of new automobiles and inquired if the City Manager meant putting up a fence and black. topping. City Manager Osborn said he specifically said building because he thought that would be the purpose of it; he didn't believe he had intentions of doing any great amount of grading on the property at this time; he understood the property was to be fenced and used for automobile storage. Vice Mayor Colburn said putting in the streets had nothing to do with building; when City property is sold the Council makes stipulations such as construction begin within 180 days of close of escrow; many times extensions are granted; however, the sale of this piece of property does not have a 180 day stipulation; the 9/26/67 76 property could be used for part of his business operation for ten years without any additional improvements. The Vice Mayor inquired if they could tell him that he would have to put the streets in within 180 days to show he was buying the property for reasonable use for future expansion of his present business; he could do it on a 1911 Act as he would own all of the property surrounding it. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager put these details in writing so the possible purchaser could under- stand them and this be laid over until the City Manager has a report and the answer from Mr. Stanley regarding the possibility of streets being included in the sale. Motion and second withdrawn. Councilman Reid inquired if they were setting a new policy and inquired why they were suggesting this particular piece of property be handled in this fashion. The City Manager said he couldn't answer that; however, Continana was required to put in a half street on "B" Avenue and if they exercise their option on the other parcel, they will put in the other half of "B" Avenue and half of 26th Street. Mayor Morgan said if there was a question on this, they should let the City Manager work out these details and report to the Council on his findings. At the request of the Mayor, the City Clerk read the original motion. Councilman Hogue stated there was a similar sale to Mr. Webster and asked if he had been requested to put in streets. City Manager Osburn said that was correct; he paid the amount specified; he indicated he also would use it to park cars on at this time. Councilman Hogue said it was not a new policy. City Manager Osburn said Mr. Webster had asked them to add the price of the streets to the property and to put them in when Bacon Hosiery Company goes in. Councilman Harris inquired if this wasn't included in his offer. City Manager Osburn said that was so. Councilman Harris asked if it was the City's request that he do so. The City Manager said it was, Councilman Harris said in that case they should do the same thing here; he withdrew his second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager be authorized to bring this to the a1ention of Mr. Stanley in regards to the street improvement and report to Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Reid said the City Manager could bring back a report, but he still said they were setting a policy. Councilman Harris said he wanted to under- stand this: did they ask Mr. Webster to put these in. The City Manager said as he recalled, Mr. Cifers of the Bacon Company was asked and he agreed to add this to the price of the land and pay it in escrow and we would put the street in while they were building their building; Mr. Webster made an offer and said he would pay on the same terms and conditions (so much per square foot) as the Bacon Company. Councilman Harris said it did add up to the fact that they did not request Mr. Webster to do this; we requested from Mr. Bacon because he was building and Mr. Webster said he would accept his land on the same terms as Mr. Baconts. City Manager Osburn said as he recalled, he volunteered this. Vice Mayor Colburn said everyone seems to be referring to setting policy; each land sale was an individual sale; what they have maintained is that when someone requested to purchase a piece of property, they must have a definite use; this is to prevent speculation; we have a 180 day building clause in most cases (which have been extended occasionally); in this case they had a piece of property they were discussing selling and on which they are not going to put a building; it is for the expansion of their business of which he was in favor of 100%; however, he was also in favor of getting streets in. The Vice Mayor suggested they ask this prospective buyer to put the streets in; if he doesn't want to do that, they could increase the cost of the property and the City could put the streets in; if he refuses and the City feels it is better to sell the pro- perty on .his terms, they could still sell it. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Minogue stated she assumed that covered the second item under New Business (Communication from City Manager Osburn regarding the purchase price of Parcel 2 after alteration to boundaries - Stanley Dodge realty purchase) as well. The minutes of the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of September 13, 1967 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD listing three recommendations, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Item 1 ("That adequate trash receptacles be purchased for use in City park and 9/26/67 77 recreational areas to facilitate the immediate needs of the citizens. We feel the need is urgent as the present containers constitute a health hazard.") be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, Item 2 ("That roll berms be installed off 'U' Avenue on the horseshoe portion of the street in El Toyon Parkto control traffic1 that this street be designated a 'One Way' Street; and that 'Stop' signs be placed on 'U' Avenue at the intersection of the horseshoe entrance into the park and exit from the park.") be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for a recommendation. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if this had been before the Traffic Safety Committee. City Manager Osburn said the roll berms were new to him; however, the Park. Director, the Police Department and Public Works have been working on the stop signs on "U" Avenue and if they wanted to refer this to the Traffic Safety Committee he would recommend the y put stop signs on "U" Avenue at this time and if the Traffic Safety Committee wants to change them, they can do so; there should be something there at this time to slow traffic. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's suggestion be included in the original motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, Item 3 ("That the City Council send a resolution to the Burns Ranch, thanking them for the two European, White, Fallow deer donated to the National City Zoo.") be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan stated Councilman Reid thought $85.00 was too much on this (referring to Item 1) and suggested he bring back a recommendation on this. Councilman Hogue said any time the City Manager was to bring a report to Council, it was any Councilman's duty to express his views. Mayor Morgan said if any councilman had any ideas on how to save money and do the job, they should have the ideas. Councilman Hogue said when he asked the City Manager for a recommendation, he wanted it to be the City Manager's recommendation; when brought to the Council, any councilman could add his ideas to it. A communication from the HISTORICAL CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE requesting a $100.00 revolving fund for the Centennial Committee, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Step increase, effective October 1, 1967, for DUNCAN D. HERRIN, approved by department head and City Manager, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the step increase be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for person to person transfer on sale general, bona fide public eating place license by JAMES W. and KATY E. THOMPSON, DBA CAFE LA MAZE, 1441 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from City Manager Osburn in regard to filing one item with the City Clerk (no action necessary), was presented: Report from San Diego County Water Authority, dated August 31, 1967, regarding operations for the month of August. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated the Council had recently approved paying one-half the increase to employees for group hospitalization - medical insurance; yesterday she received a letter from California Western States Life Insurance Company stating they had made an error and the amount of increase was slightly less than indicated. The City Clerk asked permission to go ahead with the changed figures as a payroll would be prepared before the next Council meeting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, Council reaffirm their stand on supporting the increase even with the lesser amount. Councilman Reid inquired if there were employees not covered who wanted to get in on this. City Manager Osburn said this did not c anstitute a change in the policy; we are now furnishing them with a list of the people who would like the insurance and Mr. Kerns will submit it to the company to see if they would blanket them in without a physical examination; as of now, we 9/26/67 78 can only add people to our present policy if they apply within 30 days after commencing work for the City or take a physical examination at some later date or if the City changes the policy in some way (but in their opinion we did not change the basic policy at this time). City Clerk Minogue stated the City Manager circulated a letter to all departments requesting those who wanted the coverage but who did nsbt have it to give their names to her; there was only one written request. Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING COMMISSION recommendation the application for a C-2-P-D, Limited Commercial Planned Development Permit on property west of D Avenue, north of closed 32nd Street to install and operate a commercial automobile parking lot, be approved subject to thirteen conditions, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion be approved and the stipulations be included as set forth in the recommendation. L. T. Derr, 3200 D Avenue, was present and objected to some of the stipulations as the parking lot would be of temporary nature; when the Freeway and Flood Control Channel went through there, his entire property would be put to new and better use. Mr. Derr said they would like to delete Condition 1, "That a solid fence or wall six feet in height be erected along the Northerly line of the proposed 'Pay Parking Lot', the Westerly property line be planted with a planting of a hedge type that would grow to a height of at least six feet and the Southerly and Easterly property lines to remain open, with all the existing barbed wire fences enclosing any portion of the parking lot to be removed." Mr. Derr said their present business would only be there for the period of time it takes the valley to start its change and then they have a definite plan in mind and would not continue with Sale City. Mayor Morgan said in other words if they voted for two years, Mr. Derr would just use the lot for a parking lot and after that time Council could impose restrictions if he Qntinued to use it. Director of Planning Stockman said she would recommend this be just a two year planned development requiring it come back for review or further con- ditions at the termination of the two years. Mr. Derr said there was another item he would like to discuss with the Director of Planning: Condition 8, "Any portion of the property encompassed within this commercial planned development permit shall not be utilized as a holding area for vendors waiting for space in the Sale City Swap Meet." Vice Mayor Colburn suggested the items be voted on. Mayor Morgan said they could do that or they could have Mr. Derr and the Director of Planning to get together and report to Council next week. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved that both items, the parking lot on D and the parking lot on F, be referred to the City Planner with the attitude that Mr. Derr would personally make an effort to contact her and they'll work out their own recommendations and bring back to Council. Clyde Hawkins, 3109 F Avenue, was present and protested the approval of the application for a Limited Commercial Planned Development permit far the property located on F Avenue and urged the Council b give this problem a great deal of consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN st ted the Chamber of Commerce is working on a petition for the widening and improving of 8th Street; they have approximately 35% - 40% of the necessary signatures; thee has been good response from local owners but communications with out of town owners was causing considerable delay; National City has $113,000.00 which is earmarked for 8th Street improvements and rather than hold this money for later improvements he would recommend that Council instigate a 1911 Act on 8th Street from L Avenue westward and authorize the Engineering Department to proceed with plans and specifications and other 1911 Act procedures related to this street. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the C & Q Amusement Company to operate on the Montgomery Ward parking lot, 10th and Highland, September 27th - October 1, 1967; this company has paid the license fee and furnished the City with a Certificate of Insurance as well as making the necessary cash deposit with the City Clerk. The City Manager recommended the request'be granted and the Ind be released upon inspection and recommendation by the Fire Department, the Building Department and the Police Department; they do plan to request another Certificate of Insurance 9/26/67 79 from them other than a photostatic copy; other than that, if Council will grant permission, he wculd go ahead and authorize them to operate upon receiving the Certificate of Insurance. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the Contractor for the Continana Convalescent Center has requested permission to start grading on the tbntinana site tomorrow (September 27th); it is the Engineering Department's opinion this grading will not damage City property and the contractor has agreed to cover the City with insurance in relation to the grading; this escrow is ready to close and is being held up for proper signatures on the option on the property across the street; the money has been deposited to close this escrow. The City Manager recommended this contractor also be allowed to commence the project upon proving to the City he has Workman's Compen- sation Insurance; the rest of the policies are satisfactory. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted and the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated a couple weeks ago the Council referred to .him an item in relationcto extermination of skunks in the area of the Sweetwater Valley; the County Health Department was unable to assist with this problem; however, the Humane Society offers this service at a fee which would run about one hundred dollars a week. The City Manager requested permission to enter into a contract with them to service this area for a period of 2 - 3 weeks if necessary. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated at this time the Council would go into an Executive Session, E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, stated last week he requested how much had been spent on the Civic Center and had not yet received a reply. City Manager Osburn said they were still working on it and wculd have it within a day or so. The meeting adjourned to an Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting dosed at 10:42 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY dF TT AL CITY, CALIFORNIA 9/26/67