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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 06-28 CC MIN245 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 28, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morgan at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens; Linn; Minogue; Assoc- iate Civil Engineer Oniey; Osburn; Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed`•by `Invocation by Dr. 1. L. Clark, First Baptist Church. I MAYOR MORGAN presented a certificate to Dr. Clark who is leaving National City after nine years of service, to accept an assign- ment in Glendale. MAYOR MORGAN announced a certificate would be mailed to Rev. Harrison Thompson who is leaving National City. MAYOR MORGAN presented a 25 year service pin to Police Patrolman Art Hokenson and congratulated him on the successful manner in which he carries out his official duties and serves his community and family. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9151, "RESOLUTION URGING NATIONAL CITY RESIDENTS TO RING BELLS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9152, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REOPEN THE U. S. NAVAL REPAIR FACILITY AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution authorizing execution of cor- poration quitclaim deed (Atlantic Richfield Company), 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. City Manager Osburn explained the quitclaim deed covered a sewer ease- ment at 8th and Euclid. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9153, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPOR- ATION QUITCLAIM DEED (Atlantic Richfield Company)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9154, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREl- MENT AND ADDENDUM WITH ALCO FENCE COMPANY," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution of the City Council of the City of National City making application for the detachment of territory from the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District and seeking the ap- proval of the Local Agency Formation Commission and the County of San alego (Slepko and Pommier Annexations), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/28[66 246 RESOLUTION NO. 9155, "RESOLUTION OF THE my Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM THE LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT AND SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (Slepko and Pommier Annexations)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. __, resolution of the City Council of the City of National City making appfcation for the detachment of territory from the Lower Agency Formation Commission of the County' of San Diego (Wright, Proctor, and Ridgeway Drive Annexations), 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. RESOLUTION NO. 9156, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM THE LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT AND SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (Wright, Proctor and Ridgeway Drive Annexation)," Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS presented a resolution giving notice of intent- ion to vacate and close portions of Olivewood Housing area. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Mayor Morgan recom- mended the resolution be laid over. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to include the Mayor's recommenation. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, designated "National City Airport Annexation," to the City of National City, was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue,. seconded by Reid, the reading of the ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO. 1130, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'NATIONAL CITY AIRPORT ANNEXATION,' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayas; Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None, ORDINANCE NO. _, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance of the City of National City, (North side of 18th Street frgm the corner of La Siesta to Rachael Street) was presented for the fire reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the,first reading efthg Ordinance be by title onlv. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE -No. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 962, zoning ordinance of the City of National City (North side of 18th Street from the 'corner of Le Siesta Street to Rachael Street) CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the insurance covering the Fourth of July Lions Club fireworks display referred to him, for review met all requirements; he recommended the City Manager's and Fire Chbf's recom- mendations be approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the CitY Attorney's recommendation be approved. City Manager Osburn said his recommendation was if approved it be filed with the City Clerk; he also recommended the Council take action to approvb the fireworks on July 4th. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the. motion be amended to include approval of the July 4th fireworks display. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to politicaladvertising through the use of an airplane; he reviewed National City Ordinances and could find no provision against airplanes although there was one against the use of sound trucks on streets. The City Attorney 6/28/66 247 stated airplanes and air traffic came under the jurisdiction of the FAA; planes could fly no lower than 1,000 feet over National City and this would npt.,violate the section of the Cade which prohibited campaigning within 100 feet of the polls, Mayor Morgan asked if the City mould control this. City Attorney Carstens said he would question the Fight of the City to control the air, COUNCILMAN HOGUE said he received a phone call from a gentlemen who was concerned with the -dangerous situation at the corner of 22nd Street and Lanoitan Avenue and wanted a crosswalk. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN REID stated .at Hart Field there is a protective screen, partly of heavy wire which needs repair and partly of chicken wire which should be replaced with heavier wire to prevent injury to a spectator. He requested the City Manager to investigate and report. COUNCILMAN REID reported he attended the Swim Meet at the Municipal Pool on Saturday; the event was under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Escal ante and they should be congratulated for their efforts. MAYOR MORGAN stated when the salary review and re-classification was made several years ago, employees who operated heavy equipment were classified as "maintenance men." The Mayor recommended Councilman Reid research this and recommend a proper classification title for the jobs; and other jobs that might require it. They were not concerned with the salary at this time, only with the title of the job classification. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN requested Associate Civil Engineer Onley to display two maps showing the areas of two 1911 Act improvement Districts he recommended the Council instigate (I) "Q" Avenue, 7th to 4th Street, 7th Street from "Q" to Palm Avenue, and 5th Street from "Q" to "R" Avenue, and (2) "1" Avenue from 16th to the deadend Street and "J" Avenue from 16th Street to 18th Street. The Mayor stated he knew if the Council enacted the 1911 Acts it would require an additional hearing, but he favored this; he recommended the Council instigate the two improvements and they be placed on the priority schedule; no drainage was required for either. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. THE ASSESSMENT HEARING on the 1911 Act improvement of Prospect Street (i6th to 18th Street- Assessment District 145) was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting Notices of the Assessment Hearing as well as the Certificate of Publication. The City Clerk said she received four written protests which had been referred to the Engineering Department and would request the Engineering report be given at the conclusion of the reading of each letter. A protest from Antoinette B. Hart, 1613 Prospect Street, in regard to sidewalk and steps was read. Associate Civil Engineer Onley said the statements in the letter were true and were verified; Mr. Chilcote was a sub- contractor, V. R. Dennis was the contractor; he recommended the City Manager, the City Engineer and contractor work this out after confirmation of the Assessment Roll. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue stated he would like a report of the outcome brought back to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from W. B. Jones, 1722 Prospect Street, stating he was unable to use his car for 11 days because his driveway was closed during the improvement con- struction , his tire was ruined because of a deep, unmarked hole in his driveway entrance, his water was used without permission, 6/28/66 248 the entrance to his driveway was sub -standard, and the low grade of the street permits water to collect, was read; Mr. Jones also claimed damages in the amount of $6q5.00. Associate Civil Engineer Onley said Engineering verified the tire was destroyed, the drive- way was closed due to curb construction, water was used without the property owner's consent, the driveway is sub -standard, the grade was changed and the drainage runs slowly; a legal question was created and he was in no position to comment. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the City Manager for a further report to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter of protest from Ella Mae Sheffield, 1644 Prospect Street, in regard to her not having signed the petition for work, to the work left unfinished and the cost of the assessment was read. Associate Civil Engineer Onley stated the work resulted from a majority petition, no sidewalks were petitioned on the project, the area in back of the curb was not compacted, the assessments varied due to the area, water service and driveways, all assessments were based on the same premises. A protest from Bertha Danley, 1604 Prospect Street, in regard to grading of the property, and the cost of both 16th Street and Prospect Street assessments, was read. Associate Civil Engineer Onley said Mrs. Danley made reference to two separate assessments, the one on 16th Street was about $666 and the one on Prospect was about $404, totalling approximately $1,071, or about $7,26 a front foot which was low; he recommended the City Manager and City Engineer look into the other things mentioned in the protest, Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, it be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. Fred D. Jones, 1630 Prospect Street, was present and gave the City Clerk a letter of protest to read into the record. Mr. Jones' letter protesting drainage and cost was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, it be included with' the other referrals to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote, Mrs. Shields, 1718 Prospect, was present and stated good sidewalk was torn up and inferior sidewalk was installed and the parkway was not filled and her yard sloped now. Mayor Morgan requested the City Manager include this in his report. Jacob Lankamp, 1601 Prospect, was present and stated the water collects, drainage was needed, the street was not level and there were no sidewalks. Mayor Morgan requested the City Manager also include this in his report. Fred D. Jones, 1630 Prospect, was present and stated the assessments varied in cost as much as $100. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the hearing be held over twq more weeks and the complaints reviewed by the City Manager and City Engineer and a report be brought back to Council. Mayor Morgan recommended the motion include the hearing be set for two weeks from now at 8:00 p.m. Included in the motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR COLBURN said many people misunderstand 1911 Act Improve- ments; the City operates under State Code; he thought possibly the City Manager's office or the City Engineer's office should prepare a simple brochure to explain the various phases before the work is ordered so all the legal ramifications would be understood; the people would be able to check out the gradertheclosing of driveways during construction, etc. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's office and the City Engineer's office prepare an outline for approval. Councilman Reid said he would like to see such a brochure either mailed or delivered and signed for. Councilman Hogue said the people do not read what they receive and suggested a meeting with the people within a district to explain a project to them. Mayor Morgan said hearings are held. Associate Civil Engineer Onley stated with Council instigated 1911 Acts there would be an additional hearing and more information would come out; also during the hearings on the Resolution of intention grades were discussed. Councilman Hogue said maybe the Council should sit down with the City Engineer and the City Manager and come up with a solution, there should be close communication be between the City and the people within the assessment districts. 6/28/66 249 Councilman Reid said communication just isn't there. Vice Mayor Colburn said this was the intention of his motion, to prepare a brochure or fact sheet, then there would not be dissatisfied people protesting later. Motion carried by unanimous vote. DR. CAROL DRESSELHAUS, 1306 Manchester, was present and protested the closing of the office of Civil Defense; she said either the office should be kept open or the City should return the Federal matching funds for the EOC. Councilman Hogue said he had spoken against Civil Defense but never said anything about eliminating it; he was impressed with a letter he received from Deputy Director of Civil Defense DeHaven, who indicated at the present time he was engaged in completing and stocking the EOC and felt he had an obligation to the Federal Government and to the citizens and requested the elimination of the department be delayed until September 1st to enable him to complete the project. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Mr. DeHaven's request that he be allowed an extension to September or October, or whatever time he needs, to complete this for the citizens and discharge the obligation to the Federal Government. Mayor Morgan stated no one was closing down Civil Defense; by law the City Manager is the Director of Civil Defense; it was discussed in the Finance Committee meeting and the City Manager said he could handle this himself. Dr. Dresselhaus said the matching funds for the EOC were gained because there was a fuiitime Deputy Director and she would challenge Mr. Osburn's qualifications. Councilman Hogue said he would question adding this to the City Manager's job. Mayor Morgan said National City was the only city in the county with a Deputy Director of Civil Defense; National City pays into the County Civil Defense operaton; and recommended proceeding as outlined at the Finance Committee meeting. Councilman Hogue said the Deputy Director should be given the right to complete his program, Councilman Reid asked if the City Manager would be able to complete the program if the Deputy Director was phased out. The City Manager said he would. Vice Mayor Colburn stated granting his request would extend the job only until the 1st of September. Mayor Morgan said the budget is very tight this year and this would cost the City approximately $1800.00 and we would not get matching funds for it. Dr. Dresselhaus said the City Manager should set the record straight, the Federal Government would pay half. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. Mayor Morgan said the item would be omitted from the budget for the fiscal dear 1966-67. DR. GEORGE PARCHEN, 118 East 18th Street, was present and stated he was concerned with the City's Finances and suggested an advisory committee to the Finance Committee to be composed of C. P.A's bankers, etc. be formed. Mayor Morgan invited Dr. Parchen to the Mayor's Office. Dr. Parchen said he suggested people with financial ability. LEE MOORE, Diamond Cab Co., 734 Ash, Chula Vista, was present to request a cab license. Mayor Mcrgai suggested it be put on the Agenda for the next meeting. Councilman Hogue suggested Mr. Moore submit a letter. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated in the event of emergency, the Chief of Police or Fire Chief would be in command, not the Deputy Director of Civil Defense. Mr. Alsdorf asked how much money the City received in matching funds for the EOC. (Council- man Colburn left the Council Chambers.) City Manager Osburn said not all the monies were received, but to date the amount was $114 000,00. Mr. Alsdorf stated he did not like the way trees are trimmed to a bare skeleton by the Park Department. Mr. Alsdorf also said as a result of the 1911 Act Improvements his taxes were raised $600 this year. He also suggested people within improvement districts be informed that maps of the improvement are available for inspection in the City Engineer's Office. (Councilman Colburn returned) He asked who would inform the residents that bells are to,be rung on July 4th. 6/28/66 250 JAMES E. WESNER, 2543 Beta Street, was present and stated National City does not have an anti -noise law until after 10:00 p.m,; a 15 piece band plays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. next door to him three nights a week. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. MRS. EARLE EASE, 3427 East 7th Street, was present and stated she has been a .esident of National City for 7 years; last year she had to abandon her home because of noise. Mayor Morgan requested the City Manager to report on this. FRANZ NEFF, 3340 Darling Lane, was present and submitted a pet- ition for stoplight, or stop sign and crosswalk at the intersection of Sweetwater Road and Ridgeway Drive signed by 142 people. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee, Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Neff inquired when the Committee met and was told he would be advised of the meeting time, AL LORANG, (Swim Boosters Club), 2319 Calle Tortuosa, San Diego, was present and thanked the City for the pool facilities and for allow- ing the Boosters to handle the swim meet, Mr. Lorang presented Mayor Morgan with a Swim Boosters medal for the interest he has shown. J. W. KIR.BY, 115 East 18th Street, was present and announced the Downtown and National Avenue Business Association would hold a forum Wednesday, June 29th, at 7:30 in the Community Building and invited all to attend. A. J. POMMIER, 2211 East 30th Street, was present and inquired about the tax refund for fire protection. City Manager Osburn said the two Resolutions adopted earlier in the meeting would attempt to withdraw National City residents from the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District; the Resolutions would be presented to the Local. Agency Formation Commission. Director of Planning Stockman said the Resolutions would be presented to the Commission tomorrow and they should act on them in August. Mr. Pommier asked if the Fire District was opposing the withdraws. Mr. Osburn said they were not. THE CiTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AMBULANCES dated June 24th was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT dated June 23rd confirming the withdrawal of application for ABC license at 910 East 30th Street was pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of June I5th were presented. Ordered filed.by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM DAVID A. CHESSMORE, requesting permission for Boy Scout Troop 875 and Cub Scout Pack 875 to conduct a flag cere- mony at a ciyic building on July 4th was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be approved. Councilman Reid asked which Civic Building, City Manager Osburn st ted it would be the Civic Center. A COMMUNICATION FROM JOE MCCULLOUGH, President, National City -Lincoln Acres Community Action Council, requesting office space for the administration of the poverty program was pre anted . City Manager Osburn said he thought it might be possible to give space in the Casa; however, it was in full use from noon to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 4:00 with various recreational events; he knew of no other space that could be offered to them, .Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the report be ac- cepted and further surveillance be made to find proper office space. Lily. Vargas, 1133 Roosevelt Avenue, was present and stated 6/28/66 251 she represented the Economic Opportunities Commission and there was desperate need of the office space in National. City; the federal government was meeting 90% of their needs and 10% (which could be office space) was to be from the local community. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if they would be able to move later if immediate temporary space were found for them. Miss Vargas said they would be able to if they had another place to which to move. Tina Gatewood, 2970 Ocean View Boulevard, San Diego, was also present and stated she, too, was with the EOC and requested office space. Vice Mayor Colburn suggested vacant property, such as a store, might be made available through the owner. Joe McCullough, 1339 Hoover, was present and said his home had been used as the office but there was not sufficient room and they had been forced to work out of San Diego. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked if the letter from the Civil Service Commissioner attached to the Agenda was part of the Civil Service Minutes. Councilman Hogue I'sid he wanted to omment on it; when people were tested and certified by the Civil Service Commission the Department Head should choose one of the top three; in the present case candidates four through six were to be interviewed and he did not think the City would be getting as good a person as would have been the case had one of the first three been chosen. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the Lions Club planned fireworks on the 3rd a; well as the 4th of July and requested the Council author- ize the display for the 3rd. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the permission be granted. B. J. Gautereaux, 2019 Highland Avenue, was present and said the fireworks for the 3rd were salutes to be fired to open the program. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay irrigation District on June 8th. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Water Committee met at 7:00 p.m. with two members of the National City City Council, one member of the Chula Vista City Council, and members of the South Bay Irrig- ation District present; the Committee voted to recommend to the respective governing bodies that said bodies re -affirm that public ownership of the water distribution facilities in their area is in the best interest of the people and the water consumers of each area and that they proceed to execute at the earliest practical time a joint powers agreement to acqu ire the water distribution. facilities of California American Water Company. Mayor Morgan recommended approval. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the recommendation be approved and the Council go on record in support of public ownership. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn said the next meeting of this Committee would be at 7:30 p.m. on July llth at the Chula Vista City Council chambers and invited all members of the Coiuncil to attend. The City Manager s id the water Company's attorney said another engineering study would be needed and the cost was estimated to be about $5,000.00. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, payment for this study by the Water Commission be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn;, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated an application for building permit by the Walter E. Fiedler Co. to build at 34E0 Highland; Avenue was received. The City Manager stated this would be in the area designated for the Sweetwater Flood ControlChannel and the Council took action some time ago to issue no further permits in the area. Mr. Osburn said he was in contact with the County Special District Services and the Port Control Engineer and would like to report next week; the plans are now being checked by the Fire Department and the Health Department so they would not be delayed to any great /28/66 252 extent. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested the meeting be adjourned to July 5th at the regular meeting time to enable the closing of the books for the fiscal year, with correction to the final balances. CITY CLERK MINOGUE requested the use of the following City buildings as polling places on August 9th: Casa de Saiud, El Toyon Community Building, and the lobby of the Housing Office at 2412 B Avenue. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented a communication from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers announcing application was made by the City Engineer, City of San Diego for permission to construct a sky -ride crossing across Perez Cove, an arm of Mission Bay in San Diego. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of full reconveyance from Canteen Service (TD 50425) and stated it would be on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read letters f►tm Ronald A. Clark, Assistant Cabinet Secretary, Governors Office, and John J. Kozak, Deputy Chief Engineer, Division of Bay Toll Crossings acknowledging receipt of the resolution in 'regard to access routes from the south for the proposed Coronado Bay Bridge and stated they would be on file. CiTY CLERK MINOGUE read a letter from Gene M. and Eve F. Bisberg, 1826 East 8th Street, dated June 28th, requesting reduction of the speed limit on 8th Street, additional marking of traffic lanes and that traffic taws be strictly enforced. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission recom- mended granting waiver of sidewalks at 2027 East 7th Street; she recommended it be placed on the Agenda for next week to permit the Council time to view it. Mrs. Stockman also reported the Planning Commission recommended denial of waiver of sidewalks at 2704 East 14th Street; she recommended it be placed on the Agenda for next week to permit time for members of the Council to inspect it. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ALEX TORRES, 1931 Wilson Avenue, was present and inquired if the office space formerly designated for use by Mr. Montoya ould be available for use by the National City Lincoln Acres Community Action Council. City Manager Osburn stated there was a possibility it would be; he would check it out; Housing was supposed to be phased out but the office might remain for a few months. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 p.m., July 5th. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CAIii=ORNIA Cl/T CLERK Tem 6/28/66