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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 12-07 CC MIN34 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 7, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor Allen at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Council members absent: Gautereaux. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens; DeHaven; Huffaker; Minogue; Associate Civil Engineers: Newberry and Onley; Osburn; Stockman. The Meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Rev. R. D. Richardson, South Bay Bible Community Church. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meetings of November 16th and 23rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. , Yesolution amending Resolution 7707, as amended by Resolution 8773, was presented. Moved by Morgan, 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: Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 9030, BY RESOLUTION 8773." be adopted. Carried, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 7707, AS AMENDED Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the resolution by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. , an Ordinance repealing Ordinance 920 and Ordinance 1008, establishing license fees for for -hire vehicles, and establishing permit, license and insurance requirements for for -hire vehicles and drivers thereof, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. 1122, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 920 AND ORDINANCE 1008, ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES FOR FOR -HIRE VEHICLES, AND ESTABLISHING PERMIT, LICENSE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOR -HIRE VEHICLES AND DRIVERS THEREOF." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Allen. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported action filed against the Council more than five years ago (De Lucia) was dismissed on request last Tuesday; the law requires a case must be brought to trial within five years; Superior Court granted a summary dismissal. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported there were several matters to be dis- cussed in regard to pending litigation and suggested an executive session be held. Vice Mayor Allen called an executive session on completion of the Agenda and requested Director of Planning Stockman be present for the first part of the executive session. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Hogue, we start a 1911 Act on Coolidge Avenue between 24th and 30th to be put in as soon as possible. Councilman Colburn asked if dedication of Coolidge Avenue was complete. City Manager Osburn said Mr. Matthews still owned a portion of Coolidge; the legal was in process. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the motion include the City Attorney be instructed to instigate the 1911 Act. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Vice Mayor's suggestion be included in the motion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue-, 'l otgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. 12/7/65 35 COUNCILMAN COLBURN announced the Downtown Committee (8th & National) has gone all out this year providing decorations and music, and should be commended. COUNCILMAN HOGUE inquired about the progress in obtaining easements for "N" Avenue. Director of Planning Stockman stated she had no report but her department had been checking ownership, etc., and was working with the Engineering Department. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated while the City Manager and Mayor were attending a disaster conference in San Fransisco, he attended the San Diego County Unified Civil Defense and Disaster Organization meeting, and they learned the Board of Supervisors proclaimed the County a disaster area. Nice Mayor Allen stated he was under the assumption the proclamation included National City, but this was not the case; it included only the unincorpo- rated areas of San Diego County. Vice Mayor Allen said the Council should proclaim National City a disaster area to bring it to the attention of the State and provide an opportunity to obtain funds to pay overtime to employees due to the recent floods. Deputy Director of Civil Defense DeHaven reported public law 875 provides that to qualify for funds in the event of a disaster such a proclamation must be approved by the Governor; it doesf t mean it will be accepted; there is a good probability some of the northern counties will be accepted as disaster areas. Mr. DeHaven said there was not a great deal of money involved at the present, but we could find ourselves in a position to participate in a Federal Program. Councilman Morgan asked if application could be made at a later time when there might be heavy damage. The Deputy Director of Civil Defense said there was damage but not a great deal; with another two or three hours of rain the situation could have been very serious; it was a form of insurance. Councilman Hogue asked if Mr. DeHaven had asked for literature on this. Mr. DeHaven said he had considerable literature; the California Disaster office recommended the City avail itself of the opportunity. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, this be tabled until we read this literature and then vote on it. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Allen. Absent: Gautereaux. Vice Mayor Alien read the Proclamation. City Manager Osburn reported the amount of money involved in overtime was approximately $4,000.00. Councilman Morgan asked if this could be acted on next week. The Vice Mayor said Mr. Marty recom- mended the Council act on this tonight. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Proclamation be on the Agenda for next week and the Deputy Director of Civil Defense furnish the Council with all the literature he has. Councilman Colburn stated it was merely a proclamation declaring disaster area due to flood: conditions through dates mentioned; it was not an application to join any program; it was obvious to everyone there were flooding conditions all over town; it happened; everyone knew it; the proclamation could not change in one week. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Allen. Absent: Gautereaux. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the Council be informed so they can make an intelligent decision next week. City Manager Osburn said he received a registered letter signed by William B. Marty addressed to all City Managers recommending the procla- mation. The Deputy Director of Civil Defense said he sympathized with the fact the letter was received so late the Council had not had time to read it. Councilman Colburn said it wasn't necessary to have a motion that information be furnished. Motion failed,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Allen. Absent: Gautereaux, Councilman Colburn requested the City Manager place the information in the Council mail folders. City Manager Osburn said it had been there since 11:00 a.m. THE HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9018 (1911 Act Improve- ment of Prospect Street, 16th to 18th) was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue presented affadavits of publication of Resolution No. 9018 and of mailing and posting Notice of Adoption of Resolution No. 9018. The City Clerk read three written protests: J. F. Lankamp, 1601 Prospect Street (two letters received); Bertha a. Danley, 1604 Prospect Street; 12/7/65 36 Ella Mae Sheffield, 1644 Prospect Street. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney for processing. Associate Civil Engineer Onley reported the written protests represented 16.316 percent. Carried,by following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. , Resolution ordering work (Prospect Street, loth Street to 18th Street, Assessment District No. 145) 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: Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 9031, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Prospect Street, 16th Street to 18th Street, Assessment District No. 145)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. 1e (P RESOLUTION NO. , Resolution adopting wage sca 16th Street to 18th Street, Assessment District No. 145 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. ec RESOLUTION NO. 9032, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Prospect Street, 16th Street to 18th Street, Assessment District No. 145)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes; Colburn,Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read the results of the opening of sealed bids on November 29th for the 1911 Act improvement of Prospect Street, 16th to 18th: Daley Corporation, $13,800.10; J. R. Dennis, $10,486.96; Ferry Brothers, $10,636.80; Griffith Company, $11,547.61; Sim J. Harris, $11,399.32; R. E. Hazard Construction Co., $12,387.43. City Manager Osburn recommended the low bid of V. R. Dennis Construction Co. be accepted and all other bids rejected. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 9033, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Prospect Street, 16th Street to 18th Street, Assessment District No. 145)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None, Absent: Gautereaux. Associate Civil Engineer Onley, in answer to Councilman Morgan's question, said the improvement did not include sidewalks. M. M. STAMPER, President, Fireman's Relief Association read a request signed by himself and R. L. Milke, President, Police Association of Natioaial City for an actuarial survey of the retirement system, the Fire and Police Associations to pay for the survey providing the Council direct the City Manager to ask for the study immediately. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager give a report on this next week. "Dice Mayor Alien said he didn't think one week's time was sufficient. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the motion be amended to include: the City Manager bring a report back when it is finished. Councilman Colburn pointed out the letter stated the Firemen and Police Associations would pay for the survey. Councilman Morgan asked if this was legal; maybe it would have been better not to have brought it to Council. City Manager Osburn said there had been two surveys since he had been with the City and he understood the only thing they were interested in was the half -continuance clause. M. M. Stamper said they would like the whole system brought up to date. The City Manager said he would need time to look into it. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. 12/7/65 37 MRS. MARTHA M. SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue, Corresponding Secretary of the National City Home Protective League read a letter in regard to the General Plan and requested the Council take no official action to adopt the Plan until the Plan has been placed on the ballot. Roy Smith, 910 "N" Avenue was present and stated they were not against the Plan; the City has been spot zoned because of pressures brought on Director of Planning Stockman; the Plan could be placed on a shelf in the Planning office and used for reference. Bob Worthy, 1223 Manchester Street, was present and stated he worked on three committees under the General Plan; over 200 citizens worked on the General Plan; the city has a workable plan. Vice Mayor Allen said present codes permit the City to Condemn property now. Mrs. Smith said an outside consultant was hired at $62,000.00; committee members told her attendance at meetings was small, consequently very few know anything about the Plan. Vice Mayor Alien said the $62,000.00 figure included salaries of people in the Planning office; the actual cost to the City was $8,000.00. Councilman Hogue stated the Council should not discuss this; the Plan should be prepared and brought to the citizens on the ballot. Henry Sage, 271E "A" Avenue, was present and said the people were upset, they were not sure they could be safe and secure in their homes; if there was a way to legally guarantee their homes it would be all right, otherwise it should go to a vote of the people. Councilman Colburn said it should be a matter of record the present Council would not instigate urban renewal and he hoped the City Attorney would look into this to see if it is possible to adopt an ordinance which would have to be changed before a future Council could instigate it. Councilman Colburn said when driver's licenses were issued it might be the first step to murder. Roy Smith said Councilman Hogue thoughthe was against the plan; this was not so; they were against official adoption of it. Director of Planning Stock- man said the first public hearing on the Plan would be December 27th. Vice Mayor Allen said there should be several meetings in various loca- tions. Bob Worthy said the Plan would be used as a guideline whether adopted or not, and if adopted would enable individuals with an income of less than $3,000.00 to secure a Federal grant of $1500.00 to bring their homes up to standard. Mrs. Melindas, 2039 Wilson Avenue, said they did not want to be forced to move; they wanted to remain in their homes until industry buys them out. Councilman Morgan said his under- standing of the cost of the Plan was the Federal Government put up $42,000.00; the City put up $8,000.00 and Planning Department salaries amounting to $12,000.00 for employees services were included in the total. Councilman Hogue said the Council should not publicly try to sell the Plan. Frs. Herrerra, 218 W. 13th Street, was present and said she would like to know more about "urban funds". City Manager Osburn said he believed she was quoting from the Star -News; at the time of the story the City was interested in obtaining money for drainage and sewers under HHFA; it was in reference to the drain from Montgomery Wards down to Wilson Avenue. Bob Worthy cautioned, if the Plan goes on the ballot, renters and non -property owners will be able to vote and it should be taken under consideration. MRS. MAURICE CHAMBERS, 1318 East 18th Street, was present and inquired what could be done about filling the holes in the ditch at 18th and D; she said one day there would be a serious accident. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the City Manager report on this and whether or not funds were available to install a cross gutter at that location. Councilman Colburn stated the ditch slows down traffic. Mrs. Chambers said she was not talking about the ditch; she was talking about holes in the street. Vice Mayor Allen said that the City has filled in the holes, and when the lawns at school are watered, the water runs down and washes out the fill. Councilman Morgan said his motion was to use concrete in the holes. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. A. J. POMMIER, 2211 E. 32nd Street, was present and inquired about his tax bill (dual fire protection). City Manager Osburn said his office was working on it; they have the assessed valuations of property within the annexations; he hoped they would have the report next week. 12/7/65 38 PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: N was presented: $65,740.21. the payroll be approved and warrants following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Absent: Gautereaux. one. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Trust & Agency Special Street Drainage Sewer Civic Center Total $14,154.14 7,815.94 2,113.66 16,199.94 25.00 2,718.01 788.32 245.30 1,175.50 $45,239.81 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Allen. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Gautereaux. THE COUNCIL considered the plaque for the Civic Center. City Manager Osburn displayed a drawing of the plague. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the plaque be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. THE MINUTES of November the minutes OF THE PARK AND RECREATION AD'TISORY BOARD'S regular meeting 4th were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $50.00 DEPOSIT BY THOMAS G. BEMIS (Golden State House Movers) was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE REGISTRAR OF 70TERS requesting permission to use E1 Toyon Community Center, Casa De Salud, and Olivewood Housing gymnasium as polling places on June 7th and November 8th, 1966 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted subject to approval of City Manager's office. Councilman Colburn explained he did not think the gymnasium at Olivewood Housing would be in existence at the time of election. City Manager Osborn said this section of land was under option to Contanina and might be gone. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. A COMMUNICATION FROM J. EDGAR HOOVER, FBI, in appreciation of Council's letter of thanks was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a certificate of insurance for Ham Brothers Construction, Inc., for the Wilson Avenue sewer construction. The City Manager said it was approved by his office and the City Attorney and recommend it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a letter from the Architect in regard to an alteration to the new Civic Center to provide a dutch door giving access to the City Clerk's office to prevent having to carry ballot bags down the corridor; cost, $225.00, and recommended approval. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. 12/7/65 39 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from C. L. Foster, President, National Avenue Businessmen's Association, for cooperation of the City in decorating the intersection of 8th and National Avenue, and recommended approval. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for reinstatement to the position of Lieutenant, Police Department, from A. J. Cracolici and read his recommendation the request be held in abeyance until the City is settled in the new Civic Center and at that time depending upon budgetary feasibility, establish a Technical Services Division with an officer of Lieutenant rank in charge; however, should this not be feasible it was recommended that Mr. Cracolici be reinstated as of one year from the date of commencement of his leave of absence, which was effective October 6, 1965. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Morgan stated it might be more profitable to the City to put him back on the job rather than train someone new for the job in view of the cost of training Policemen. Councilman Colburn said he felt the Council should not decide this issue when the City Manager's office has to handle the budget. Council- man Hogue said he has always questioned placing a name on an eligibility list when someone leaves the city; this is an unusual situation; if the idea was to hang on to trained people you should stand up for the idea. Councilman Hogue asked how much it would cost to use this man until the new office is organized. City Manager Osburn said his recom- mendation was budgetary and it would be impossible to organize until June; the cost would be about $5,000.00 to use the man. Vice Mayor Alien asked the City Attorney if it required Council action or if the City Manager or Head of Department had authority. City Attorney Carstens said he was not aware of any particular section in the Ordinance; he would be glad to look through it; he was under the impression it only required action of the City Manager. Councilman Colburn asked A. J. Cracolici, who was present, if he felt he could secure employment until he could be reinstated. A. J. Cracolici said it would put him in a bad position wherever he applied for a job; who would hire a man on a one-year leave of absence; he walked into it with his eyes open. Councilman Colburn said he could not justify a $5,000.00 expenditure; it could be considered a gift of public funds. Vice Mayor Alien said he was neither for nor against this; to be fair to everyone there should be a proper answer; and he suggested the motion be withdrawn and the item be on the Agenda for next week. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, it be turned over to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and report. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. THE MINUTES OF SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Board of Directors' meeting of November 2nd, 1965, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from Fred S. Dudley Surveyor, Engineering Department,for leave without pay from December 27 to January 1, at which time he will retire, and recommended it be granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be approved. Councilman Hogue asked why the Council should vote on it if the City Manager had authority to grant leave. City Manager Osburn said the request was addressed to the Mayor and the City Council and there has been criticism about letters being "lost". Councilman Morgan said he liked to have such matters brought before the Council. Carriedtby the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the following were eligible for step increases and recommended approval:. Dorothy Barnhill, Frances M. Turnbow, John D. Moran, Blanche Harrah, Charles C. Huffaker and Arthur F. Maley. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen the step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. 12/7/65 40 CITY MANAGER 3SBURN reported receipt of estimate No. 7 for partial payment Civic Center and EOC for the month of November which was approved by the Contractor, the Architect and the City Manager and recommended payment of $95,315.42 be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the payment be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None• Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the Architect's monthly progress report for the Civic Center and EOC; the Civic Center was 607 complete, EOC 807 complete. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented Change Order No. 3 for the Civic Center and EOC (fire sprinklers at east wall of the basement, fire extinguisher cabinet in 30C, and electric lock for door 054, well for elevator cylinder), and recommended it be approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested he be granted authority to negotiate with the County in regard to a lease for the courtroom facility in the new Civic Center. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried;by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported $14,860.05, proceeds of Escrow,Paradise Valley Hospital, 186.1 Gas Tax Fund, was received. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be placed in the appropriate fund. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported a copy of the San Diego Unified Port District 1965-66 Annual Budget was received and will be on file in her office and stated the Port District would like a copy of the City's budget when it is available. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Clerk be authorized to send a copy of the budget to the Port District. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. CITY CLERK MINOGUS reported receipt of the City of San Diego's Resolution No. 185650 requesting landscaping and beautification of area along Harbor Drive (similar to the one adopted by National City) and said it would be on file in her office. THE CITY CLERK reported receipt of a notice of hearing in the matter of the application of CREW TRANSIT, INC. before the Public Utilities Com- mission, Thursday, December 9th, 11:00 a.m., 1350 Front Street, San Diego. THE CITY CLERK reported receipt of a claim for personal injuries, Steve Wade vs. the City of National City, and stated copies were referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. City Attorney Carstens recommended the claim of Steve Wade be denied and also recommended denial of the claim of Jewel Lewis which was referred to him at an earlier date. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the claims of Steve Wade and Jewel Lewis be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY reported receipt of a communication from the California Highway Commission in regard to maintenance of Harbor Drive and said the State will continue to maintain the signal at 13th and Harbor Drive. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. ASSOCIATE CI'JIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY reported the diaconal parking on "A" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets was complete. THE REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING was presented. Councilman Hogue stated the cost of operating Housing last year took 347 of the profit; the cost on the last report was 457; personnel expense was iz f7/C,S 41 decreasing the net profit; maybe some of the personnel could be trans- ferred. Councilman Morgan said as of the 1st of November there were 68 vacancies, as of November 30th there were c1 vacancies; people were moving out and would continue to move. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the tenants be notified to vacate by March 1st and the rest of the houses be torn down. Councilman Colburn spoke against the motion; he promised during his campaign to phase out in an orderly fashion; housing has not cost the city anything to date. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: Colburn. Absent: Gautereaux. B. J. Gautereaux, 2019 Highland Avenue, was present and said he had developed a plan for the phasing out of Olivewood Housing; Housing personnel could be used in the Park Department and in the new Civic Center. Councilman Colburn said he had a lot of respect for the City Manager and his handling of the budget; the Council dealt the City Manager a low blow in taking away the Housing income. City Manager Osburn said he appreciated Councilman Colburn's remarks; the budget will be cut $72,000 this year by removing Housing and $180,000 next year; and we will be faced with additional operating costs in the new building. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion of November 8th to approve a transferrable zone variance for Happy Hollow Trailer Park subject to 14 stipulations. The Director of Planning recommended if the Council was in accord it be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary Resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendations of the Planning Commission and. the Director of Planning be approved. 'lice Mayor Allen asked if there was a stipu- lation for drainage. Associate Civil Engineer'Oewberry stated one of the stipulations was to comply with the requirements of Ordinance No. 1052 (drainage). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. Vice Mayor Allen asked if it could be tied in to the San Diego drainage. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry said the field work has not been completed; there might be a grade problem. Director of Planning Stock- man said the owners of the Trailer Park also requested permission to work with the Building Department to change their address from 999 Division Street to some other appropriate address and recommended since the zone variance was tied down to the present street address, they be permitted to work with the Building Department. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented a report dated December 7th in regard to the acreage used by automobile agencies throughout San Diego County; all indicate they will need additional land in the future. Director of Planning Stockman also presented a letter from Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation recommending Acme Chevrolet seek additional land for future expansion, although the first shovelful of dirt has just been turned in the construction of their new facility on three and a half acres. Director of Planning Stockman stated she had not received a report from the Pontiac factory, but Webster Pontiacts facility is on two and a half acres. The Director of Planning said she had plans from Acme indicating the land between A and B Avenues would be used for immediate car storage, future service shop and used car display; landscaping was shown parallel to B Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the two sales (Acme and Webster) be referred to the Planning Commission for the setting of hearings and fixing of zones suitable for their businesses if they approve. Carried by unani mous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Downtown Association was formed and they were cooperating very well. 'DICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there was no direction to file the report of the Director of Public Housing. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. 12/7/65 42 7IC'S MAYOR ALLEN announced the meeting would adjourn to the City Manager's office for executive session. The meeting adjourned at 1014. p.m. The meeting was calledback to order at 11:15 p.m. by Vice Mayor Allen. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Absent: Gautereaux. +DICE MAYOR ALLEN said the executive session was called at the request of the City Attorney to explain some of the court cases pending on land sales. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to continue to negotiate on the land at 30th and National. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue. Absent: Gautereaux. `DICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would entertain a motion the proclamation of existence of a disaster be accepted. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the proclamation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meetino be closed Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. The meeting closed at 11:18 p.m. ATTEST: VICE MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK /Li'4(.