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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 09-06 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFCUNIA SEPTE+IBER 6, 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: Harris. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Poster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. THE MEETING WAS OPENED with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Rev. Harris Lidstrand, First Assembly of God Church. MAYOR MORGAN announced Councilman Harris had not been well and would be out of town for a few days to rest. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meetings of August 16th and August 23rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9203, "RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING YOUTH OPPORTUNITY STAY -IN -SCHOOL CAMPAIGN," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9204, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO JOHN BATE, DIRECTOR OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT," was read. Moved by Co1burn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adapted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: MX= Ss RESOLUTION NO. 9205, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING NATIONAL HIGHWAY WEEK," was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9206, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ('C' Avenue, 20th Street, 21st Street, Alley, Assessment District No. 147)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Harris, RESOLUTION NO. 9207, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES," was presented. Mayor Morgan recommended the Council and the City Manager prepare the argument in favor of the measure. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Mayor Morgan asked if the Resolution designated anyone to prepare the written argument for the measures. Councilman Hogue stated it would be a good idea to leave it open and asked how long a time there was for the argument to be written. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor and Vice Mayor be designated to write the argument for the measure. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. 9/6/66 RESOLUTION NO. 9208, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION CF ALL LEGAL DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE ALCO FENCE COMPANY," 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. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Harris. ORDINANCE NO. a an. ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance of the City of National City, California (Ridgeway Drive, Wright, Pommier, Slepko, Alta Drive, Prospect Street and Proctor Annexations) was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. 1134, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 8, 1966, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY PROPOSITIONS TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Councilman Hogue stated the streets to be improved under the provisions of the measure were all major streets, travelled by all, with the exception of 28th Street and it should not be included; it might jeopardize the request for Federal matching funds. City Attorney McLean said the ordin- ance merely called for the bond election and did not refer to any specific street in National City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Planner be instructed to remove 28th Street from the plans she is sending to the Federal Government to secure matching funds. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, 28th Street be deleted from streets the bond money will be used for. Director of Planning Stockman displayed maps showing the streets for which application for matching funds is to be made. Mayor Morgan stated 28th Street was under a 1911 Act and we would continue with it. Director of Planning Stockman said two applications for matching funds were filed, one for the Bahia Vista industrial center between National Avenue and the freeway; Coolidge Avenue from 24th to the southern bound- ary; Wilson Avenue from 30th to 22nd; 30th Street between National and Highland; 24th Street from Highland to Hoover. Mrs. Stockman said the second application was for Plaza Boulevard from Olive to Harbison and the completion of the center strip on Plaza from Palm to Harbison; the completion of the center strip of Euclid from 8th to Plaza; 18th Street from Highland to the freeway; and 8th Street from "L" to Harbor Drive. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN recognized three visitors from the Port District who were present: Port Director Don L. Nay, Port Commissioner Larry Ruehle, and the Port Director of Public Works R. Adm. James Davis (Ret). Port Commissioner Ruehle announced the $4,000,000.00 Federal Grant to aid in the development of the 24th Street Terminal was approved. Port Director Nay spoke briefly and Adm. Davis displayed charts of the phases of devel- opment of the Terminal and explained what the development would mean to National City in added jobs and revenue. Mr. Ruehle said the total investment would be approximately $25,000,000.00. Mr. Ruehle asked the Mayor to designate approximately fifteen City officials who would be the guests of the Port District at a luncheon at the new Airport Terminal Building. Mayor Morgan presented "keys to the City" to the three rep- resentatives of the Port District. 9/6/66 THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed ordinance change to provide that consideration be given to protecting the architectural design, quality control, and aesthetic views of the residents within R-1-S-1, Special Residential Zone, was held at this time. The City Clerk announced she had the Certificate of Publication of the notice of hearing. There was no one present in regard to the proposed change. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney for processing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN reported the sample ordinance in regard to granting deferrals or waivers of sidewalks and curbs was prepared and submitted to the City Engineer and Director of Planning for review; copies were then distributed to the Council for consideration. Mayor Morgan stated he would like the proposed ordinance on the Agenda for the next meeting. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Mayorts request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN reported he studied the question of the cost of the sewer project in Lincoln Acres; numerous requests were made to the Council by National City residents within the assessment district for financial assistance. The City Attorney said briefly the history was the Board of Supervisors proposed a sewer district be formed and the engineers decided it would be most feasible if it included portions of National City; the City Council voted in favor of it and portions of the City are within the District. The City Attorney said the assessments within the area vary from $300 to $1100 per lot; after the assessments were known, complaints came before the Council. The City Attorney said it would be legally permissable for the Council to participate in the cost; the Streets and Highways Code permits one agency to make a monetary contribution to an improvement of another sponsoring agency. City Attorney McLean said the City Manager reported in June the City agreed to pay the County of San Diego over $130 per acre which would amourtmfter $44,000, in addition the City agreed to pay a service charge of 4 // or servicing; so at the present time the City is obligated to well over $44,000. The City Attorney said the assessments within the City total approximately $88,000. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if,to clear the record, a report could be made showing the estimated cost of National City's installation of a sewer system to all those citizens within the sewer district; it might show the present charge to those within the district is not as excessive as it would have been had the City installed the sewers. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager and the City Engineer prepare a comparison report in that regard. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN requested an executive session be called to discuss pending litigation. Mayor Morgan stated the Council would adjourn to exec- utive session at the completion of the Agenda. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager instruct Stan Biggs to start working out signs for the Civic Center to direct the Public to the Police Department and to show the public where to go in the building. Councilman Hogue asked if the motion could include a bulletin board for the downstairs lobby. Included in motion and second. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if Mr.. Biggs could prepare a sketch of what the signs would be like. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN requested the City Clerk to read into the record a communication from State Assembly candidate Wadrie Deddeh stating he would work closely with the Council to make a ramp to the South Bay area at the Interstate 5 and proposed Coronado Bridge interchange a part of the first phase of the bridge construction. 9/6/66 MAYOR MORGAN Stated he would like the Council to meet with City Employees and members of the various City Commissions and Committees for the purpose of informing them about the three bond measures to be on the ballot November 8th. City Attorney McLean said the Commissions and Committees serve the Council and might be invited; the City Employees might be invited to attend such a meeting on a voluntary basis, not on City time. City Manager Osburn said the main hall of the Community Building would be suitable and he would arrange to have the meeting there either next Wednesday or Thursday evening. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to set up the meeting and notify the Council of the day, and to get in touch with the members of the Commissions and Committees and the employees. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN said he would like to proclaim "LARRY RUBBLE DAY" October 5th; he would like to have tours of the various manufacturing and commercial facilities; followed with open house at the Civic Center from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and later have a reception for Mr. Ruehle, perhaps at the Plaza Bowl. Mayor Morgan announced he would appoint Jerry Harris Chairman of "Larry Ruehle Day." COUNCILMAN HOGUE announced the Quarterback Club, a supporting group for Sweetwater High School football, was soliciting members at $2.00 each, also selling a brochure for 250. Councilman Hogue said the proceeds were used for aiding the team members for those things the school could not provide; the Club was feeding the boys this week so they would not have to leave during practice sessions. MAYOR MORGAN reported he and Vice Mayor Colburn were on the team of San Diego County Mayors who played against the San Diego City Council at a pre - Padre game last Thursday. JOHN GROBE, 35 East 5th Street, was present and spoke in regard to the alley between 4th and 5th and Lantana and "A" Avenue; he asked why the City Attorney continued the pending court action another 26 days. Mr. Grobe said he was at a conference also attended by City Attorney McLean who said he represented the Council, not the people of National City. TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and said it appeared to him the Council and City Attorney still did not fully understand what the people within the Spring Valley Sanitation District were talking about; when they annexed to National City, they were not asking for assistance, they were asking only to be treated as all National City citizens have been treated; there are ordinances still on the book that say the City will install sewers and the citizens pay only the hook-up fee; the Council may not do anything for one citizen that is not available to all others. Mayor Morgan said the City Manager would have a report within a few weeks and requested Mr. Osburn to advise Mr. Leonard when the report would be on the Agenda. STANLEY KORGIE, 2012 Valle Vista, was present and asked when the City Engineer planned to present plans in regard to drainage and 1911 Act improve- ment in his area. City Engineer Foster said plans for Valle Vista were substantially complete; the drainage would be considerably in excess of funds available at the present time; there was a possibility the National School District would assist in the drainage. Mr. Korgie said he was told money was appropriated but would not be used until another project goes through. Councilman Hogue advised Mr. Korgie to keep in contact with the City Engin- eer and City Manager. C. W. PROCTOR, 2359 Ridgeway Drive, was present and said he attended the County heal;n8eon the Spring Valley Sanitation District; the engineers told him there was/no sewer line run down Prospect Street, now it appears there is; it was not fair to them to have to pay for it; Mr. Foster said it would only cost about $9,000 to run a sewer main down there; now he was going to have to pay for his own and Prospect St. City Engineer Foster said he was 9/6/66 not prepared to answer at this time. Councilman Hogue asked if a check could be made to see if the County is installing a sewer line down Prospect Street. Mayor Morgan said he was interested in whether this was in addition to the original contract and, if so, who was paying for it. Mr. Proctor said he would like a line down Ridgeway Drive. PAYROLL (8/16-31) AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMKITTEE was presented: $68,090.57. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $21,880.95 Traffic Safety 9,093.10 Park 4,679.86 Retirement 5,900.06 Special Street 4,944.62 Sewer 536.11 Civic Center 12,502.92 T OTAL $59,517.62 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn by same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. THE CITY MANAGER'S proposed brochure for distribution to people within 1911 assessment districts was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be approved and the City Manager be authorized to prepare it and make it available to all those going into 1911 Acts. Vice Mayor Colburn requested changes be made to it as needed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. THE REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER AND ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE in regard to disturbances in the vicinity of the skating rink at 24th and Highland dated August 24th was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be filed. Councilman Hogue said he hoped the Chief of Police would continue to keep the area under surveillance. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. THE CITY MANAGER'S report dated August 24th in regard to red curb area in front of the old City Hall was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted and the City Manager's recommendation to remove the red markings be approved so long as a hazard was not created. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. APPLICATIONS FOR REFUNDS OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BONDS by: Mrs. Frank Rouston, 2104 Valle Vista Avenue; Mrs. Joseph E. Ross, 2045 Valle Vista Avenue; Edith Richards, 2520 East 20th Street; Burton Christianson, 2005 Valle Vista Avenue; Herbert K. Garcia, 2037 Valle Vista Avenue; Mrs. David D. Dail, 2105 Valle Vista Avenue; and Don Petmiller, 2032 Valle Vista Avenue were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the requests be granted and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM RICHARD C. MAVING, 628 East 28th Street, in regard to the welding shop at Sweetwater Union High School was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. City Manager Osburn said a copy was mailed to Mr. Rindone, Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District; it was his understanding the class was no longer running this late at night. Director of Planning Stockman said as this was not a commercial venture, there was no violation. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the disturbance occured in the future would the City be able to do 7/6l s anything about it. Director of Planning Stockman said she would like schools within residential areas to be included in the ordinance. Mayor Morgan asked if the Director of Planning had looked at the site described in the letter as a "Junk yard?" The Director of Planning said she would check it this week, Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM BERNARD WHITNEY, CONTANINA CONVALESCENT CENTERS, stating Mr. Edward Moore was hospitalized and was not due back in his office until after September 1st was presented. City Manager Osburn explained Mr. Moore was handling the escrow; Contanina intended to go ahead with this project in the very near future; the escrow extension expired about August 26th and recommended they be given an additional extension. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, an additional two weeks' extension on the escrow be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM L. R. BURZELL, General Manager and Chief Engineer, San Diego County Water Authority, in regard to reclaiming waste waters for re- use was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the letter be read and filed. The City Clerk read the letter. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM BEN C. EDGERTON, Chairman, South Bay Pioneers, requesting the use of 250 chairs for their 5th Anniversary and Director of Public Works Stogsdill's recommendation there be a $10.00 fee for same were presented. City Manager Osburn said the chairs were to be taken out of the City contrary to the usual rental agreement; it was permitted in the past and recommended it be approved. The City Manager explained the fee was to offset the expense to the City of having a man available when the chairs were picked up and returned. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommend- ation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. IRENE PHILLIPS, 105 East 7th Street, suggesting a dedication plaque be placed in Kimball Community Building was presented. City Manager Osburn said there was a plaque in the Community Building giving the names of the Council and the date of the dedication; however, there was none depicting the program dedication night. Moved by Hogue, it be filed. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be turned over to the City Manager for a report on a possible plaque and its cost. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM PRANK M. WILLIAMS, President, Chamber of Commerce recommending the formation of a committee composed of Councilmen to assist new businesses and to supply services to existing businesses was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Morgan stated he has met with and written to prospective new businesses, he has called the Governor and Congressmen, he has worked constantly in this regard, and if it would help he would schedule a meeting at 3:00 a.m. The Mayor said the City Manager has also worked closely to encourage new businesses and to aid existing ones. Dr. George Parchen, 101 East 18th Street, was present and said he was the Chairman of the Chamber's Committee on New Business Development and the letter contained implications not intended; however, it might be a good idea to have two Councilmen on a committee; he did not mean to eliminate the Mayor. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the letter be filed. Dr. Parchen said at a meeting of the Down- town Business Men's Association which he attended he heard about a business man who was given the run-around. City Manager Osburn said he would like to know who it was, the date, and where the property was located. Mayor Morgan said he would like to have the letter filed and the Mayor and City Manager make a recommendation next week. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, it be brought back next week, but the City Manager and Mayor should be designated. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of August 24th were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, they be filed. Councilman Reid said the Civil Service concurred in his recommendation 9/6/66 to change the titles of several positions from Maintenance Man to Equipment Operator; however, two names were overlooked in the recommendation: John Speck and Edgar Littleford to Equipment Operator III. Councilman Reid said he also felt strongly Mrs. Bussey's title should be changed from Purchasing Assistant to Assistant Purchasing Agent as he recommended. City Manager Osburn said the State Personnel Board recommended the change to Purchasing Assistant. Councilman Hogue said the Civil S Evice Commission had a reason for not going along with the recommendation ozflurchasing Assistant, and the Council owed it to the Commission to find out why. Motion and second with- drawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the minutes be accepted and filed and the job titles for John Speck and Edgar Littleford be changed as recommended. Mayor Morgan said it would not mean any more money for Mrs. Bussey, only the change in title. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Harris. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager have a recommendation pertaining to the change in title for Mrs. Bussey at the next meeting. Vice Mayor Colburn said he was interested in why the Civil Service Commission made the recommendation not to change the title. City Manager Osburn said he would include the reason in his report, providing he could get it in time. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CARNATION CAB COMPANY'S APPLICATION POR PERMITS for eight taxicabs and a copy of their certificate of insurance were presented. C. E. Stewart, 1244 Emery Street, Imperial Beach, owner of Carnation Cab Co. was present and stated James Davis, the owner of "A" Cab Co. was in ill health and could no longer operate, the business was in escrow, Carnation Cab as purchaser; it would not mean additional cabs licensed in National City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the application be approved? the new licenses dependent upon the termination of the old licenses, and if the City Attorney can make it all legal and cancel out the licenses at the same time escrow closes. Mr. Stewart said he would require some evidence to show the escrow company. City Attorney McLean said the City Clerk would be able to furnish him with a certified copy of the minutes showing the action of the Council. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION FROM PETE STORTON, Chairman, Maytime Band Review, requesting appointment of a representative from the Council to serve on the 1967 May - time Band Review Committee, was presented. Mayor Morgan said he would like to appoint Jerry Harris. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The RESIGNATION of Frasine G. Ritchie, Pire Dispatch Secretary was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the resignation be accepted. City Manager Coburn said this was a temporary employee and an attempt would be made to secure another temporary employee until the test was given. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE ART ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL CITY requesting permission to use the area between "A" Avenue and the Community Building Annex for their Annual Art Display on Sunday, October 30th, was presented. City Manager Osburn said this has been done in the past although they used the area south of the old City Hall. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said at the last Council meeting he was directed to set up a forum with Mr. Slattery in regard to re -vitalization of the downtown area; the forum would be at 7:30 p.m. September 21st, in the Community Building. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of minutes of the South Bay Irrigation District's meetings of August 2nd, 19th and 23rd and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt from the San Diego County Water Auth- ority of a report to member agencies of Water in Storage in August and an announcement of committee meetings on September 8th and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. 9/6/66 CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented the City of Carlsbad's resolution endorsing National City's Resolution No. 9152, urging the Department of Defense to re- open the Naval Repair Facility in San Diego. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY CLERK MINOGUE announced the final time for submitting arguments for or against the bond measures on the November 8th ballot would be 4:00 p.m. September 26th. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt an ordinance amending zoning ordinance to provide for the placing of signs within the limited industrial zone and recommended it be received and referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation to grant waiver of sidewalks along Harrison and require the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks along the exterior side yard frontage at 20th Street, subject to stipulations (Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co.) Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN READ THE Planning Commission's recommendation that an ordinance regulating outdoor advertising in certain areas bordering State Freeways be adopted and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company requested the closing of Taft Avenue between llth and 12th Streets in 1963; it was properly processed and the Planning Commission and City Council held hearings; on recommendation of the Director of Planning the resolution authorizing execution of order of vacation was laid over until necessary easements were obtained. The Director of Planning said a communication was received indicating all easements requested by the public utilities companies hale been reserved. Mrs. Stockman recommended the request be referred to the City Attorney for further pro- cessing with stipulations incorporated in the Resolution of Vacation reser- ving unto the City an easement for drainage, sewer and embankment purposes, over, under and along the entire parcels; 12th Street west of the Easterly line of Taft Avenue to remain open for ingress and egress. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY CLERK MIN X UE announced there would be a meeting of the Sister City Committee in the Conference Room, Civic Center at 7:30, Wednesday, September 7th, and invited all interested to attend. MAYOR MORGAN inquired &Bart Sec. G in the proposed ordinance regulating outdoor advertising. Director of Planning Stockman said both sides of the Freeway were to be landscaped. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting adjourn to executive session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. MAYOR MORGAN called the meeting back to order at 11:05 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Harris. MOVED BY HOGUE, we take the people who have fenced the alley right-of-way, public right -Of -way lands, to court and prove this is a public right-of- way and they have to take the fence down. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney be instructed to not answer the complaint for quiet title. Councilman Hogue said he felt 9/6/66 the Council was refusing to take a positive attitude toward the fact that a privateperson has fenced off land that is public thoroughfare and by refusing to take the people to court and prove this is public right-of-way we are refusing to recognize the rights of the City and refusing to assist the people to get what is theirs. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn„ Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Harris. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The meeting closed at 11:10 p.m. ATTEST: L CITY, CALIFORNIA 9/6/66