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MINUTES Ow THE REGULAR MEETING ON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 11, 1966
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 PRESENT: Assistant Planner Brile, Carstens, Foster,
Huffaker, Minogue, Osburn.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn,
followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux.
MOOED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting
of January 4th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9048, "RESOLUTION URGING THE SETTING OF HIGHER PRIORITY
OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF PARADISE VALLEY ROAD," was read. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 9049, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CON7EYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(James Toledo and Bertha Ann Toledo)," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO. 9050, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SALES
TAX TO SPECIAL STREET FUND ($75,000)," was read. Moved by Alien, seconded
by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Resolution No. , Resolution ordering transfer of a portion of sales
tax to drainage fund,($75,000), was.,presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, the Resolution be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried
by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9051, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SALES
TAX TO DRAINAGE FUND ($75,000)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 9052, "ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICATION NO. (authorizing
the City Manager and Deputy Director of Civil Defense to apply for
Federal financial assistance under the Federal Ditaster Act)," was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. , An ordinance establishing the job classification of
"Junior Clerk -Typist" in the classified service of the City of National
City, was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted by reading of the title only.
Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1123, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF 'JUNIOR
CLERIC -TYPIST' IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY."
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the possibility of taking
the positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer off the elective ballot,
stating Section 36503 of the Government Code provides the offices of
City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elective; Section 36508 provides
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the Council may submit to the voters whether any officers except councilmen
shall be appointed by Council in any Municipal election or special
election held; Section 36510 allows Council to give the City Manager the
authority to appoint such officers. The City Attorney stated his opinion
was there was nothing in the Code prohibiting these two offices from
being under Civil Service. Mayor Gautereaux asked City Clerk Minogue
what advantages would be gained in working under Civil Service.
Mrs. Minogue said Civil Service provided for paid sick leave and vacation
leave. Councilman Colburn suggested the City Clerk and City Treasurer
be requested to submit a written report regarding their personal attitudes
toward the pros and cons of putting these positions under Civil Service
to use as a guide in weighing this decision. Mayor Gautereaux said it
would be helpful to the Council to have an expression from the two people
filling the positions at that moment. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Allen, the City Clerk and City Treasurer be requested to submit to Council
in writing their feelings toward the advantages and disadvantages of
having their positions placed under Civil Service if it was put on the
ballot. ?ice Mayor Allen stated perhaps they could be invited to make
a public announcement also. Councilman Colburn stated if Council decided
to put this matter on the ballot, the City Clerk and City Treasurer
could come before Council if they had further comments. Councilman
Morgan stated that if these two people had been in favor of it they would
have written letters to Council requesting their positions be placed
under Civil Service; these two people should remain elective, they
should not serve under the whims of the Council but under the wishes
of the people. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS suggested an executive session be called in the
matter of a proposed settlement of the Castle Rambler case. Moved by
Alien, seconded by Colbuxn, an executive session be held following
completion of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN MORN reported he attended the Installation of Officers at
the Boys' Club, and presented Mayor Gautereaux with a plaque he received
for the City of National City for outstanding service to the Boys' Club
for leasing of the land for $1.00. Moved by Alien, seconded by Gautereaux,
the plaque be referred to the City Manager for framing. Carried by
unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN read a report in regard to the transportation system
of San Diego County, and recommended the County Board of Supervisors
take over the bus system; employees to be under Civil Service with Civil
Service advantages; there was no need to set up another tax structure.
Moved by Morgan, the Council send a resolution to the County Board of
Supervisors to set up a bus system for the County of San Diego. Motion
died for lack of second. Councilman Hogue stated the motion would be
more pertinent when the subject was discussed later.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he read a copy of a letter sent by the Mayor
to the State Supreme Court in regard to reapportionment and favored the
views expressed; National City should not be in two senatorial districts.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, a Resolution be drawn similar to
the recommendation the Mayor sent to the Supreme Court in regard to
reapportionment. Councilman Hogue stated the boundaries for the precincts
were set according to the census area, and before sending a Resolution
the Council should offer an alternative method. Mayor Gautereaux stated.
he had a map showing the reapportionment and in looking at the 39th
and 40th senatorial districts, there were some "pockets" in the boundaries
which could make up for the 300 people who had been diluted from the
rest of the City of National City. Councilman Hogue suggested the Council
look at the map to see what alternative could be taken before they reached
a decision. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the motion be tabled
until next week, and copies of the map placed in the Councilmen's folders.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked what amount would be requested in the application
authorized by Resolution No. 9052. City Engineer Poster stated the appli-
cation was not complete, but the amount would be approximately $30,000.00.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported the National City Junior Chamber of Commerce
requested him to proclaim January 16th to January 22nd as "Junior Chamber
of Commerce Week;" (this is nation-wide, and is the week the Junior
Chamber of Commerce honors the Man of the Year.) Mayor Gautereaux stated
with Councils' approval he would so Proclaim. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the Mayor Proclaim Junior Chamber of Commerce Week. Carried
by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated his intention to appoint George H. Waters, 1342
Carol Place, to the vacancy on the Planning Commission and urged each
Councilman to meet Mr. Waters before next week when the Mayor would ask
the Council for approval of the appointment.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN announced he had a cold.
THOMAS COSBY, 1621 Sweetwater Road, representing Solomon Lauffer of
Lauffer's Men's Shop, 1154 Highland Avenue, South Bay Plaza, was present
and requested a 30-day extension on permit for closing sale; the original
60-day permit would expire Friday. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the request be granted. City Attorney Carstens referred to Ordinance
No. 883, Section 2 in regard to sufficient reason to show cause for
a 30-day extension. Councilman Hogue asked if sufficient reason was
given and if the Chief of Police had a recommendation. City Manager
Osburn stated the Chief could see no reason why the request should not
be granted, it was entirely up to Council. Mr. Lauffer was present
and stated he provided a complete inventory to the Chief of Police.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CLARENCE STEWART, Carnation Cab Company, was present and stated his
Company received new equipment (1966 Dodges) which would be operating
by the end of the week to cover two permits granted previously, and
requested renewal of those two permits plus three additonal permits.
E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and asked Council if they had
the authority of granting vacations to the City Clerk and City Treasurer;
at the Board of Supervisors meeting he attended they appointed Supervisor
Boney and the Chief Administrative Officer to organize a Transit Committee
to contact the seven cities involved in it,
COUNCILMAN H G E read a statement outlining the reasons why the Mayor
should receive a salary of $6500: the duties of the Mayor expanded
with the growth of the City and the time necessary to coo the job could
prevent him from holding down a regular full-time job; the figure stated
could be changed or modified. Councilman Colburn asked if the people
voted in favor of the salary would it be set up for fiscal year or
worked into the present budget, and if the person elected to the office
of Mayor chose not to receive the salary, could this be arranged.
Councilman Hogue asked the Mayor his personal opinion on the matter.
Vice Mayor Alien stated he declared he planned to run for the office
of Mayor long before this suggestion was made; but this City has grown
in population, business, and industry to a point where the Mayor's
duties constitute a full-time job; the City will not always be able to
find a qualified person who can afford to give the time required.
Councilman Morgan, in reference to Councilman Colburn's question, said
the salary of the Mayor or any other elected official cannot be raised
during their term of office. Mayor Gautereaux stated if it was placed
on the ballot and the electorate approved it, the raise would become
effective as of the "seating" of the Mayor. Mayor Gautereaux stated
relative to compensation for the office of Mayor; it was the highest
office of the City; the people of the City established the office;
it was a matter of good government to place encumbrances on the Mayor,
and certainly he was entitled to compensation; talent was commensurate
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to salary; the image of the City from the standpoint of good public
relations was enhanced by having the Mayor in a position to devote time
to that office; the Mayor could do a first-class job of selling the City;
the people should be given the opportunity to place compensation "to that
office. Councilman Morgan said the State Legislature set the amount.
of $150.00 a month for cities the size of National City and it should
be left as set. The Mayor stated the Legislature set the amount for
Councilmen and in most instances the Mayor was a titular head appointed
,by other members of the Council. Councilman Hogue stated (as Councilman
Morgan mentioned) the members of the State Assembly were underpaid for
the type of job they do in our State Capitol. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Colburn, the Council place on the ballot for the vote of the popu-
lation the Mayor receive a compensation of $6500.00 per year. The Mayor
recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Colburn, the motion include it be referred to the City Manager and
City Attorney for proper wording. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Alien.
Donald I. Torbett, 1003 E. 28th Street, was present and asked if a man
could receive such pay the same year he was elected. City Attorney
Carstens stated new Section 36516 provides a change of compensation
dives not apply to a Councilman during his term of office; he was getting
.a clarification. Mr. Torbett asked what the result of the letter sent
to Sacramento at the time Mayor Gautereaux was elected was. City Attorney
Carstens stated legislation provided for the election of a Mayor and the
only pay mentioned was for councilmen (no provision for Mayor) and he
was clarifying whether or not the Mayor could receive any pay at all.
Mr. Torbett said there would be a man earning $6,500.00 a year telling
a man (City Manager) earning $12,0000 what to do. Councilman Colburn
said the City Manager type of operation was very important; the Mayor
and salary compensation going to the Mayor would enable him to spend
`time developing the City in its image, public relations, etc: the City
Manager cannot represent the City as an elected official can; everyone
should understand it was not the Council's intention to give the mayor
any more power, but the time to represent the City.
THE CITY MANAGER'S AND POLICE CHIEF'S report in regard to use of medallions
on for -hire vehicles was presented. City Manager 0sburn said the Ordin-
ance provided decals be placed on the left bumper. Councilman Colburn
asked if this was included in the Ordinance; and, if so, was it included
in the first reading. City Manager Osburn said it was included, but the
first reading was by title only. Councilman Colburn said his recollection
was the suggestion of the medallions was to be studied and there was
no request made to include it in the Ordinance. City Manager Osburn
said it was his understanding it was wanted in the Ordinance and on the
vehicles. Councilman Colburn said he would like to know the value of
the medallions and the cost to the City; also if a vehicle with decal
was in the shop for repair could provision be made for the use of another
vehicle. The City Manager said something could be worked out. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the report of the City Manager and Chief
of Police be approved. Councilman Colburn said he hoped it would not overtax
anyone who would not have an opportunity to switch his vehicles around;
he was not in favor of it as it stood and hoped it could be worked out.
Councilman Hogue saidhe could withdraw his second because he remembered
there was to be a report on this. Mayor Gautereaux said the Ordinance
had been adopted and that section would have to be amended if it created
problems; he could see where Yellow Cab with fifty vehicles permitted
in the City might not always want to have the same vehicles in the City.
`Dice Mayor Allen said he discussed it with the City Manager who assured
him something could be worked out. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OS3URN presented a report in regard to the possible annexa-
tion of Paradise Hills, stating a hearing would be held on January 17th,
2:00 p.m., Room 310, County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT in regard to other cities' policies relating
to ambulance companies stating all require a license to operate was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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MAYOR GAUTBREAUX recognized two representatives of the Metropolitan
Area Rapid Transit Committee who were present and recommended they
be allowed to bring their business before Council- Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote. Jerry Williams addressed the Council stating he was
Attorney for the Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Committee, Mayor Gautereaux
was Chairman and George Scott was Treasurer. Mr. Williams said the
purpose of the Committee was to inform about the transit problems of the
community. Mr. Williams stated a letter was sent last week urging the
Council to adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to
hold an election permitting the voters to decide whether or not the
people of the area want a -public transit district; also included in
the letter was an invitation for Council to suggest any changes or
amendments to the Schrade-Mills Act which they deemed appropriate.
Councilman Morgan stated he favored the County taking it over. Mr.
Williams said the Mills Bill (provisional bill) would permit the County
Board of Supervisors to take over in the event the election failed under
the Schrade-Mills Act; the theory being there would be some way the
problem could be met. Councilman Morgan asked if the Board of Super-
visors could set up a program on their own. Mr. Williams said they would
be limited, and it was a procedure which should only be resorted to if
the communities defeated the Schrade-Mills Act; it would not qualify for
Federal assistance. Councilman Morgan said if the County enacted this
they would have the same right to the 75 per cent. Mr. Williams said
it would have to go to the Federal Government but in his opinion it would
not qualify. Mayor Gautereaux said an important point of the Schrade-
Milis Act was that its purpose was for mass and rapid transportation;
it was not an enabling act of solving our problems per se, it made it
permissive for the County to include unincorporated areas at their
choosing besides the seven cities; and he felt the legislators were
very wise. Mr. Williams said one of the provisions of the Bill was
districts could be developed if the necessity existed; and the necessity
existed within San Diego County which a specially created district
could handle. Mr. Williams said, pursuant to law, the district was
filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission, a preliminary to
the Board of Supervisors calling the election; and he was present to
urge the Council to request such an election be called; there was a
timetable involved; the election must be held prior to June, 1967.
Mr. Williams, in answer to Councilman Morgan's question, said the
Schrade-Mills Act permitted the citizens of the seven communities to
vote on whether or not they wanted the transit district; there was 6
further question on bondability, etc. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution requested by Mr. Williams be adopted by the
Council and forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Colburn
asked if the bargaining power of the district would be in the hands of
the union. Mr. *Williams said this was generally true, any bargaining
agreements in effect would be taken over by the district; the labor
provisions were not only conventional, but standard. Councilman Hogue
suggested the employees might be included under Civil Service. Mayor
Gautereaux said this would be in the area cf the retirement system, the
Port was under State Retirement and some of their people were union,
such as longshoremen, etc. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
AN APPLICATION for person -to -person transfer of on -sale general beverage
license by Thomas E. Groeschel, dba Mustang, 22 W. 8th Street was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Councilman
Hogue said he studied the A.B.C. Code, and asked if the building had been
checked to see if it met the codes and if it was not up to specifications,
the application be held until the building was brought up to code. Mayor
Gautereaux stated this particular application was only for a deletion
of names on the license, but it was a good point and suggested if there
were such references in the A.B.C. Code they be given special attention
for formulating policy for future applications. Motion carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
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MAYOR GAUTEREAU:{ called a lO-minute recess, and stated Vice Mayor Allen
would preside over the remainder of the meeting. The meeting recessed
at 9:45 n.m.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN called the meeting back to order at 9:56 p.m. Council
members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Council members absent:
Gautereaux.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY in regard to offering
assistance in cataloging and preserving records of historic importance
was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the communication
be referred to the City Manager and City Clerk for a report. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. Councilman Morgan suggested
the report include the material stay in National City. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
to the City Treasurer requesting a refund of $1.00 fee for each .of six
representatives, and the License Clerk's recommendation the refund be
granted, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the refund
be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux.
A COMMUNICATION FROM WILLARD B. CONDON in regard to retirement effective
March 31st, and the City Manager's recommendation the retirement be
accepted with regret, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn,
Mr. Condon's resignation be accepted with regret. Vice Mayor Allen suggested
a suitable certificate be issued to Mr. Condon. Moved. by Hogue, seconded
by Colburn, Vice Mayor Alien's suggestion be included in the motion.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB LICENSES from "A" Cab Company, Carnation Cab
Company, City Cab Company, and Diamond Cab Company were presented. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. City Attorney
Carstens stated Ordinance required not only the apllications but approval
of their insurance. The City Attorney stated the insurance submitted
for "A" Cab Co. was not adequate and insufficient information was furnished
by City Cab Co. Councilman Morgan asked if the City Treasurer could be
given permission to issue the licenses subject to approval of the insurance.
City Manager Osburn said it was his understanding there were approved
certificates of insurance on file for each of the applications, but he
would check the files before the licenses were issued. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's suggestion be included in the
motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
OLI?JEWOOD HOUSINGREPORT for the month of December, 1965 was presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated Arlie G. Horton was eligible for a step increase
approved by the Department Head, and recommended it be approved. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the step increase be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the Monthly Progress Report for
the Civic Center and EOC for the month of December showing construction
70% complete on the total project.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the American Legion requested permission
to sell miniature crutches at South Bay Plaza last Saturday, and since
all proceeds were turned over to the March of Dimes he gave his approval,
and requested Council ratification of his action. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's action be ratified. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the minutes of the San Diego County Water
Authority meeting of December 9th, and notice of committee meetings
scheduled for January 13th, and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed
by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
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CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a request from P. C. Westcott to meet
with the Real Estate Committee in regard to the property at SW corner
of 30th and National. Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real Estate
Committee)called a meeting Monday, January 17th at 4:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a request from Robert N. Gruss, Lee Mathers
Company, for an extension of time on the Contanina Convalescent Hospital
escrow until February 28th due to a delay in getting the required State
and Local Permits. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the request be
granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager be authorized to amend the
escrow instructions. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the driveway at John Gilmore's
apartments, stating they received a bid from Sim J. Harris to make the
necessary improvements with asphalted concrete for $400.00 with no guarantee,
and a bid from T. 3. Penick and Sons of $475.00, Portland cement concrete;
Mr. Phelps, engineer on the job, recommended concrete and offered to spend
$75.00 toward construction cost. The City Engineer stated the job could
not be done under the Assessment because $200.00 was the maximum for
driveways; it should be determined whether or not City money can be spent
on private property. Councilman Hogue asked. Mr. Foster if a grade was
established on this street before the driveway was put in. Mr. Foster
stated as there were no curbs, he assumed there was no grade. The
City Engineer stated if the Council takes the responsibility of this
driveway, they would be setting a precedent. Moved by Morgan, it be
referred to the City Attorney for a report next week. Motion died for
lack of a second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, to accept Mr.
Foster's report. City Attorney Carstens stated the City cannot make a
gift of public funds if it is not for the public benefit; he would have
to research to see if there was any similar case. Motion carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays:
None. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the City Manager and he attended a meeting
at the Board of Supervisors in regard to flood control, and stated as a
result the City would probably receive a report and some questions re-
garding flood control which would be placed in the Councilmen's folders.
ASSISTANT PLANNER HOWARD BRILE, presented the Planning Commission's
recommendation of January loth, the Council consider contacting the
Navy in an endeavor to see if some use other than that of a storage
facility for small craft could be arranged for the Navy land situated
in National City west of Interestate Highway 5, north of 8th Street to
Division Street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the matter be
referred to the City Manager and he contact the Navy. Councilman Hogue
suggested a Resolution be sent to the Bureau of Yards and Docks, Congress-
man Wilson, and Congressman Van Deerlin. Councilman Colburn suggested
the City Manager contact the Navy locally first. Vice Mayor Allen stated
the Navy had been contacted previously and they said they had definite
plans for building on that property, but so far nothing had been done.
Councilman Hogue suggested if there was no response from the Navy, Mrs.
Johnson be contacted in regard to her beautification project. Motion
carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN adjourned the meeting to the executive session at
10:29 p.m.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN called the meeting back to order at 10:33 p.m. Council
members present: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Council members absent:
Gautereaux.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS requested, in regard to pending settlement nego-
tiations in the case of National City versus Castle Rambler, he be given
the authority to sign stipulations with attorneys for Castle Rambler to
continue the trial date from January 31st until approcimately February 15th.
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Moved by Hauge, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's request be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned. Carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:35 p.4.
C/,Ce_<aMAYOR, CITY JF IONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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