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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 11-28 CC MIN123 MINUTES CP THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 28, 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 Vice Mayor Colburn. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The matter of zone variances to permit the operation of the LES STREET AUTO WRECKING YARD, 301 W. 24th Street (Laid over at the November 7th and 21st meetings) was presented for consideration. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the extension of this variance be denied. Robert O. Curran, San Diego Trust & Savings Building, Attorney for Les Street, was present and said the Planning Commission was requested to inform his client as to what procedure the Planning Commission intended to take; there was no preventive action estab- lishing any procedure and he was not certain as to what the position was in view of the motion; there were many problems and Mr. Street was willing to see if something could be worked out along the lines of the intent of the City to change the area, not only on the property that Mr. Street is operating but the surrounding area; there are things to be determined in the future that are uncertain; it was his understanding that at the last meeting Council had a specific proposal wherein Mr. Gant's client indicated if it were possible to do so he would like to build a motel there, and Mr. Street (providing his business could be taken care of reasonably within the City) would not impede any such project. Mr. Curran said he was willing to work with the attorneys for the prospective purchaser of the property, the attorneys for the owner of the property and the City Attorney; on that basis he believed there would be a means of accomplishing the end which the City desires. William T. Fitzgerald, 1301 U. S. National Bank Building, Attorney representing Mr. Davis, owner of the subject property, displayed an aerial photograph of the property and stated his client owns not only the property on which Les Street was located but also owns the property which they regard as the "13th and Cleveland Street property," the property on Cleveland between Lemon Grove Plating and Scrap Disposal; everyone acquainted with this general area knows it is very much allied to Scrap Disposal which has an undeniable right to remain in business there; the type of business being operated by Scrap Disposal was operated by Mr. Davis for many years before it was sold to Scrap Disposal, Inc.; the "13th & Cleveland Street property" in modern times was operated in connection with the type of business;`"being operated by Scrap Disposal. Mr. Fitzgerald pointed out old truck bodies, etc. on the aerial map and said the areacould be used for light industry for which it was already zoned; the re -zoning they were suggesting would not be objected to by the people in the area, at least he knew there would be none from Scrap Disposal nor the present tenants of Lemon Grove Plating; it would not inhibit the use of that area and would be in harmony with the type of operation there now; perhaps Council would require as a condition a fence, wall or something else abutting on Cleveland; they desired to arrive at an arrangement for a sale of the 24th Street property to Mr. Irvin so it could be developed in the advantageous manner demonstrated in the artist's picture. Mr. Fitzgerald said if a plan could be worked out their interest would be allied with the Les Street Auto Wrecking; for obvious reasons they desire the income from his operation but it would suit their purposes to have it in a different area; there are legal problems involved and requested consideration of re -zoning the small parcel between Lemon Grove Plating and Scrap Disposal 11/28/67 124 to permit the operation of Les Street's business despite the present ordinance which does not permit an auto wrecking business within the confines of the City and suggested the City Attorney be directed to consider the possibility of appropriate re -zoning of the property. Vice Mayor Colburn asked who would be responsible for the upgrading of the property if the relocation was to take place. Mr. Fitzgerald said they have arranged for the financial terms so far as the cost of removal of the existing auto wrecking yard to the new location by way of free rent for a certain period of time; generally speaking, they have arrived at a financial agreement between his client and Les Street through Mr. Curran. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if they had arranged who would be responsible if the City Planner came up with an ordinance that would demand things such as fencing, off-street parking, etc. Mr. Fitzgerald said they would adhere to any reasonable requirement. Richard Gant, 2050 First National Bank Building, San Diego, Attorney for Mr. Richard Irvin, was present and said he had not realized until reading the newspaper account of the last meeting that they were working in such an emotionally charged area; National City had had the reputation of being an ugly step -sister; far-sighted people have been trying to clear the City of that image; one of the things that caused the bad image previously was auto wrecking yards throughout the city; the presence and condition of the yards was such that anyone interested in the progress of National City wanted them out; the dismantling of automobiles had became more of a symbol than anything fully reasoned out; there was nothing wrong with the dismantling of automobiles itself; it wa.s just the characteristics that had been associated with it for many years past. Mr. Gant felt the Council might be letting a symbol take over from reason now they know there is a location available for an auto wrecking yard that does not have the undesirable characteristics that would raise the hackles of the citizens of National City; it was economically unfeasible to store old rusting automobiles whenthey could be chewed up and shipped to Japan within three or four days; there was no room for the auto bodies to stack up and be unsightly; through an ordinance that would make a move to this location possible, screening, fencing and upgrading of the property could be provided to remove all of the characteristics of the old traditional junk yard; they earnestly request that the City re-examine its position with respect to relocating and not make a decision based on emotion. Vice Mayor Colburn stated he hoped the Council would consider the request and through the City Manager set the wheels in motion that could accomplish it; he felt the relocating of the auto wrecking yard at 24th and Wilson to the "13th & Cleveland property" should be approved with the consideration that an ordinance be drawn that would allow it to be there and the ordinance include the type of building, off- street parking and other necessary things the Planner has in mind, creating definite boundaries for this operation to eliminate any future dismantling or auto wrecking yards throughout other locations in the City; that the three- way agreement accepting the Irvin proposal be studied and accepted after considerable study and approval in our minds that it would be the best route to take because of the Urban Development application now pending; this proposal is exactly what they were hoping to accomplish but at this time they must consider whether it would hurt their project or help it. The Vice Mayor said they were talking about development of the whole hundred acres in another 18 months or at least getting started; on the other hand, the developer has indicated a certain amount of time for proper compaction to take place, so it might all end up together; he was against the motion on the floor to deny the request unless after the denial there was other consideration made on the relocation. Mayor Morgan advised Mr. Curran if there was anything they could do to make him understand, they would be happy for him to ask the City Manager or City Attorney or would be very happy to listen. Mr. Curran thanked the Mayor but said he did not think there was anything. City Attorney McLean said Mr. Curran had made the statement he wasn't sure what procedure was followed; before the public hearing was closed, he wanted to advise him the Council would entertain any motion he wanted to make to continue it so that he could analyze what procedure was being followed or to suggest any corrections in the procedures that he thought were appropriate to protect his client's interest. Mr. Curran said in view of Mr. McLean's statements he would suggest this was not commenced as a public hearing. City Attorney McLean asked Mr. Curran if he wanted to be heard; perhaps Mr. Curran had the 11/28/67 125 feeling he couldn't be heard now since the notice apparently didn't communicate to him it was a public hearing; he would not want the meeting closed until Mr. Curran was heard. Mr. Curran said the question raised by the City Attorney apparently was one of procedure; he did not propose to instruct the Council on how to conduct its business; the motion had been made and he understood the members of the Council were discussing it and it was not his place to interject himself at this point. City Attorney McLean said Mr. Curran misunderstood; he did not hear the statement made by the Council when this matter was first brought up at a meeting at which he was not present; the normal framework of the Council was to make a motion and open the floor for discussion by all interested persons; Mr. Curran as attorney for one of the interested persons was invited to be heard on the matter as he was invited by letter on November 1 to his client, a copy of which was addressed to him and was delivered; the concluding paragraph of which having referred to the fact that the City Planning Commission action on the continuance of the use on that land would be considered by the City Council in these Chambers at a specific time and place; he was told in that letter if he desired to be heard to please be present; all interested persons would be heard at the time the Planning Commission report would be presented; the Planning Commission report was presented last week and in view of Mr. Curran's absence and the request of Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Gant, having heard the Planning Commission report and having heard their views, the matter was continued so that Mr. Curran would have an opportunity to be present; if Mr. Curran wanted to be heard, now was the time to be heaard. Mr. Curran said he took it that the only matter before the Council was the motion that was made at the beginning before he was invited to appear and that was based on the report the City Planner submitted to the Council and was placed on the Agenda last meeting. City Attorney McLean said the subject matter of the report of the action of the City Planning Commission was the extension of zone variances that applied to that land occupied by his client as a tenant and the report recommended or reflected the fact that a motion to recommend the further extension of those variances for another two years failed by a tie vote; that report was presented to the City Council at last week's meeting; the subject before the Council is the question of whether or not zone variances allowing the operation of an automobile dismantling yard which applied to land occupied by Mr. Curran's client was to be continued for a day or a hundred years; the land owner addressed the Council on the subject and the Council solicited the views of Mr. Curran as the representative of the operator of the affected business before the public hearing was closed, before the vote was had or before any action was taken they explicitly solicited his presentation of any matter which his client wanted heard by the Council; if Mr. Curran was not prepared to go ahead at this time, he would suggest he ask for more time. Mr. Curran said the position of his client was clear and was made clear to the Planning Commission; it was apparently a question of differences of interpretation of law and maybe even the fact and if what Mr. McLean was suggesting was that at some later date there be a complete review of what the position was of the City in this matter, he would be willing to enter into that sort of a hearing before the City Council; there was room for disagree- ment in this matter; the matter could be resolved by the solution proposed, but that was only one solution; on the other hand, if it was not resolved and they still have problems; that might be something that would go on for quite a while; if the City Attorney would like to have further conferences to attempt to go into the issues to present to the Council so the Council can act as a hearing body, that was fine; he would cooperate with the City Attorney to set that up to present the entire picture so that they would have both sides. City Attorney McLean asked what issues they wanted presented; he was still at a loss to understand what it was; Council wanted to give them every opportunity to present any aspect of the matter; at a conference with him, he thought Mr. Curran was satisfied that the City had provided all of the information that he needed to represent his client; if that wasn't true and there was any aspect of the City's procedure that was not fair to his client, this was the time to point it out to them. Mr. Curran said the matter came down to what, other than the report of the Planner, the Mayor and members of the Council desired to have to act upon in this matter. The City 11/28/67 126 Attorney said the City Planning Commission had a report from the Planner and solicited Mr. Curran's participation; to this date, he had not stated what he wanted the Council to consider. Mayor Morgan inquired if Mr. Curran had something specific he would like to present to the Council, something he didn't understand. Mr. Curran said he resented the inference from the Mayor and the City Attorney that it was a matter of not understanding; that was not the situation at all. Mayor Morgan said he guessed he had read the newspaper too much. Mr. Curran said he did not read the newspaper; it was a long habit of his rather than trying his client's interest in the newspaper, to do it by the process which the law established. Vice Mayor Colburn said in February the Council voted unanimously not to renew a variance coming up on September 6 of this year; they assumed as the business was operating under a variance by not renewing the variance the business would cease to operate at that location; not long after that he went by this place of business and asked them what their intentions were and they said they felt they hadn't been given sufficient notice to give -them time to move; they indicated this was not a business they could move over night; he told them he felt there was an area here for some consideration; they could ask for an extension or renewal or whatever necessary to satisfy all of the parties; they indicated they had retained an attorney to handle this matter; later when the September date was closer and he hadn't heard anything mare about it, he again asked them if they would consider asking the Council for an extension; they did not feel they should come forth and ask; even up to the date of the expira- tion of the variance, no one asked the Council for an extension; then he heard there was a desire to do something; there is evidently a desire to relocate and this is progress; he hoped that something c aild be done to either approve the request (if it was a request to relocate) or disapprove it; he would support investigating this possibility. Mr. Curran said if the Council agreed with Vice Mayor Colburn, and if the maker and the second of the motion were to withdraw the motion, the matter could then be open and he would be in a position to assure the Council that this was a matter for the best interest of the City as well as his client and suggest the matter be put into a formal negotiation stage. City Attorney McLean told Mr. Curran he wouldn't want him to go away with the impression he was inferring Mr. Curran did not understand the proceedings; he did not mean to offend him. The City Attorney asked Mr. Curran if it was his position he could not pre- sent his client's position in this case because the motion had been made. Mr. Curran said that was so. The City Attorney said they did not want to allow any technical barriers; they wanted a complete, fair and full hearing of Mr. Curran's side of the case and recommended the motion and the second be withdrawn. Councilman Reid said this was an open meeting and the way they had done before in this Council; Mr. Curran could be heard until midnight if he cared. Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be deferred until after the 8:00 hearing had been held. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CONTINUED HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION AND CLOSING OF 13TH STREET, QUARTER SECTION 129, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue reported receipt of communications from Leo and Lillian Flanders, 2405 E. 13th Street, requesting a foot path be left open, and the California American Water Company withdrawing their protest; she talked to Mr. C. B. Smith of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company who stated he would withdraw his letter of protest to the closing of 13th Street but requested certain stipulations be included in the event the resolution ordering the vacation was adopted tonight; otherwise, she was to have a letter within the next forty-eight hours and the resolution would take care of itself. Mayor Morgan said this was a continued hearing from last week when the Planner had presented her recommendations. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. The matter of zone variances to permit the operation of the LES STREET AUTO WRECKING YARD, 301 W. 24th Street, was again presented for consideration. Mayor Morgan invited Mr. Curran to present anything to the Council. Mr. 11/28/67 127 Curran said he was not sure if prior to the interruption the motion had been withdrawn. Mayor Morgan said it had not been withdrawn. City Attorney McLean said historically, the conduct of Council on many prior occasions that before discussion was allowed, a motion and second was made which set the stage for discussion; it does not conclude the discussion. Mayor Morgan said if Mr. Curran could convince the Council they should withdraw the motion or make an amendment to the motion, he could go ahead and do that. Mr. Curran said to put it in the perspective suggested by Mr. Gant, it should be taken out of the realm of emotions and the matter be explored; further work is required; neither Mr. Fitzgerald nor Mr. Gant mentioned the soil conditions and before any development could be accomplished in this area, the proposed developer would want to have the equipment placed on the property to take borings and field cores; there was discussion among Council as to whether or not that could commence immediately with the cooperation of the parties and so far as the owner of the land was concerned and so far as the tenant, his client, was concerned, the answer was that they would be willing to cooperate so that those tests could be made immediately; he was just pointing that out as illustrative of the many things that could be accomplished if this Council wanted to get in and see what could be worked out; there's a lot of things that aren't clear to anybody regarding the application. to the Federal Govern- ment, as he understood, and they can't be at this present time; those factors certainly have to enter into this picture; it couldn't be otherwise; there is no need of bringing the matter to a position or posture wherein you have people lined up one side against the other; it would be very simple not to have it that way if they would authorize the appropriate officials to confer further on this matter to see how it could best be worked out. Mayor Morgan said in 1959 when the council and Mr. Curran made this ordinance they were looking to the future of National City to see that this wrecking yard or junk yard or whatever you want to call it would some day be eliminated; there was a man from New York City here looking over land to put in a motel; he looked them in the eye and said, "You know you are known as the dumping place for San Diego County;" it is time for National City to become known as something besides a dumping place; he thought the time had cane for every city to have these junk yards far away from the downtown areas in canyons where they could not be viewed by people; buildings will have to be built downtown and put all of this material inside of a building; every other business has to do it and he did not see why a wrecking or junk yard could not do the same. Mayor Morgan said seven months ago this company was notified their permit would not be renewed; seven months is a long time and was fair; they did not come in and make any proposals to the Council or anyone; they hired an attorney; the time has come for Council to go ahead and do what it thinks is the best for National City; not renewing this permit is best for our City. Councilman Reid said he felt they all had been more than fair; these people should have a reasonable time to move out. The Mayor said Mr. Curran stated he would like further conference with the staff and inquired if he tried to make arrangements to meet with the staff to present his client's best interest. Mr. Curran said the staff was not in any position to meet until the policy had been fixed. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. VICE MAYOR COLBURN requested the City Planner to bring back a recommendation to Council regarding the building of gas stations for the future; the gas stations being built on the highways were nicer looking than sane of the gas stations built recently in National City; he hoped if any new gas station requests came in, the type of building could be similar to those constructed on the freeways and if there was not a strong enough ordinance to demand this, the City Planner be encouraged to come up with a recommendation on a change to the ordinance which would demand this. COUNCILMAN REID requested the City Manager and Planner to check Harrison Street and the other streets in Old Town and see if there was any building or business on a City owned street that was open. MAYOR McRGAN inquired if they were proceeding to get the Library bonds on the April ballot. City Manager Osburn said they had met with the State represen- tative and should have a report as to the requirements they would have to 11/28/67 128 fulfill within the next two weeks. MAYOR MORGAN said last week Councilman Harris had declined taking the lead on getting a motel in National City; he suggested that Vice Mayor Colburn take it and see what he could do with it with the help of the City Council with no one getting a real estate commission. Vice Mayor Colburn accepted the assignment. MAYOR MORGAN stated the Paris Theatre had some loud advertisements and asked the City Attorney if there were any laws which could be used to stop this sort of thing. City Attorney McLean said he would investigate. Councilman Hogue inquired what kind of advertisement they had. Mayor Morgan said it was nude women. RESOLUTION NO. 9500, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (Easement for Overhead Transmission Lines - Las Palmas Park)," 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. 9501, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS (Permaneer Corporation - Northeast Corner of 24th and Haffly Streets)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Motion carried, by the following vote, to-vit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Harris, Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Harris, Hogue. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN presented an amendment to Ordinance 962 to require the installation of a half street fronting on lots on which there would be $2500.00 improvements and with the additional provision that the lot would have to have at least one hundred feet of frontage on the street to be improved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Councilman Harris said this covers all zoning, residential as well as commercial and industrial and if the frontage was less than one hundred feet the street would not have to be improved and maybe the less than one hundred feet would be 200-300 feet deep; on the other hand, if a man has a hundred feet of property with a home on it a.nd wanted to put in a swimming pool, the permit would run more than $2500.00 and he would have to put in his whole street; there were loopholes in this ordinance and he would like to see it referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Councilman Harris' suggestion be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. Mayor Morgan stated the amendment overruled the motion. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated earlier under item VI (Consideration of continuing zone variances permitting the operation of the Les Street Auto Wrecking Yard, 301 W. 24th Street), he did not realize this was an extension of a hearing; if it wasn't a hearing, his motion was not out of order because when any item is discussed there is usally a motion before discussion; he did not think the indication of the motion meant the majority of the Council was against what the people were speaking for. The result of the 5, was presented. of $13,367.50 and by Harris, unanimous vote. opening of sealed bids for sewer reconstruction, City Manager Osburn said one bid was received in the amount recommended this bid be accepted. Moved by Reid, seconded the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by TRUNK LINE RESOLUTION NO. 9502, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PORTION TRUNK LINE 5 SEWER RECONSTRUCTION - SPECIFICATION 726," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived a.nd it be adopted 11/28/67 129 by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for person to person transfer of on sale beer license by VIOLA W. FRAMPTON and BONNIE S. PLANTS, DBA RINKY DINK, 3184 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the application be f ileed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, eid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS stating the• City is to report in regard to its road or street system on or before May 1st and submitting the names of fourteen advisory committee members, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from BUILDING DESIGNER ROBERT E. LITTLE, AUTHORIZDAGENT at PERMANEER CORPORATION, requesting oversize driveways for their property 24th Street and Haffly Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication fr an M. M. STAMPER, PRESIDENT, N.C.M.E.A., requesting waiver of license fee for coffee machine in Civic Center lunch room, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the license be issued as a free license for this one machine in the Civic Center lunch room. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filing two items with the City Clerk: Minutes of the meeting of Operating Heads, San Diego County Water Authority, and Certificate of Insurance for Bay Cities Ambulance, Inc. (No Council action necessary),was presented. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from James Pomery Hendrick, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury in regard to the Resolution urging tighter control of narcotic traffic. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The PLANNING COMMISSION recommendation to approve the request for Zone Variance No. Z-46 to reduce the front footage upon a dedicated street from 50 feet to 20 feet on the existing residence known as 1025 N Avenue, as shown on the plans on file in the Planning Department, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be s:pproved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Harris the meeting be closed. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested ratification of his action in allowing Malone Productions, Inc. (acircus type operation) to open business last Friday (November 24) in the South Bay Plaza; this action was taken after the Building and Fire Departments had approved their set-up; they purchased a business license; he now has their $2,000.00 bond in his possession. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the decision of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested that the emergency employment of the Electrical Inspector be extended for another ninety days; the examinations, both oral and written, have been completed; they were now waiting for the formalities of certification by the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said members of the staff and Mr. Bird (architect for the Civic Center) have prepared a plan for decorating the building for Christmas; the total cost of this project would be approximately $1392.00; it will be reusable except a $185.00 item of potted trees which will be planted in the park when the holidays are over. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the 11/28/67 130 request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes.: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented his recommended criteria for the installation of 11/2" of asphalt on existing streets where the curbs and sidewalks are installed: (1) the street is dedicated to full width requirement (2) the street is graded at or near established grade (3) the existing base material is good enough to provide a usable street (4) no utility changes required to be made at City expense (5) the street is not a major street or collector street on select system (61 funds are available in excess of normal mainten- ance and construction needs (7) no fill be made by the City where compaction was required. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HARRIS stated every week the City Manager has a report t o make and requested the item be put on theAgenda. City Manager Osburn said he tries to get everything on the Agenda but some of it comes in too late. Councilman Harris said his complaint was that he would not be making the motion to adjournso soon if he knew there was yet a report from the City Manager. Councilman Reid requested they keep at a minimum the items coming before them that has "to be approved tonight." Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: MAYt12, CITI NA IONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/28/67