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National City, California, March 9, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Council members absent: Hogue.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Stockman,
Assistant City Attorney Todd.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX welcomed the senior students of Sweetwater Union High School
who were present.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed
with invocation by Bishop Samuel M. Meeks, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter
Day Saints.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the minutes of the regular meeting of
March 2nd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
RESOLUTION NO. 8858, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING" FILING NOTICE
OF COMPLETION (Installation of Traffic Signal on Plaza Boulevard at Palm
Avenue)" was read.. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue.
RESOLUTION NO. 8859, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 54
BETWEEN ROUTE 5 NEAR SWEETWATER.RIVER AND 0.4 MILE EAST OF ROUTE 805," was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted.. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Hogue.
RESOLUTION NO.. 8860, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE FREEWAY AGREEMENT
ON ROAD 11-SD-805, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was read. Moved by Alien,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Engineer Foster explained
an agreement was executed by the City of National City and approved by the
State of California March 17, 1964 and called for an interchange near Division
providing for northbound traffic on to the Freeway and southbound traffic off
the Freeway. The City Engineer stated the new agreement incorporates minor
revisions: Route 280 is now 54 and there will be a full interchange just north
of the city limits... Vice Mayor Allen stated we have gotten more from the
Division of Highways than Councilman Morgan asked for; we now have a complete
interchange instead of just the on and off ramp. City Engineer Foster stated
the route has not been located finally but will be a block or two north of
Division Street. Mayor Gautereaux stated the original plans for an interchange
at Palm and Division had the contingency of improving Division Street from
Highland to Palm Avenue and as the interchange has been moved from this location
asked if it were still a contingency to improve Division Street. City Engineer
Foster said Division Street will have to be improved. Motion carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None. Absent: Hogue. Councilman Morgan asked the City Engineer to see if it
is possible the State would install a side road from 16th to Plaza so people
in the area could get on the Freeway. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair would
ask the City Manager to proceed with the State of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 8861, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUITCLAIM
DEED (Alotta%" was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution
be adopted. City Manager Hess stated the Deed was in conjunction with the 1911
Act Improvement District in the vicinity of Laurel, it was a slope easement and
colours, organ d u'terreaux Carried, Nays: None. Ao n : o-wit: Ayes: Allen,
Goa Y en Hogue.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TODD reported Mrs. Ellen Raeder, Librarian, requested
a legal opinion on the expenditure of funds by the Library Board of Trustees
and stated the City Attorney's office is checking the legal points but the re-
port is not complete.
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated the City has been in litigation with John A.
Brand as a result of work he did for the City of National City some time ago;
the matter is pending for trial. Mr. Todd said investigation disclosed when
the contract was awarded by the City and when the work was being done in the
area where Mr. Brand was to do the work, there were many old sewer lines from
Housing, etc. and there was confusion then as to the existence of some of these
lines and whether they were inert or in use. Mr. Todd continued no one had com-
plete knowledge at the time the work was being done and as a result it appeared
Mr.- Brand did sustain financial loss in the performance of the contract. Assist-
ant City Attorney Todd stated Mr. Brand brought action in Municipal Court against
the City of National City and the City of San Diego for a sum just under $5,000.
Mr. Todd stated the recommendation of the City Attorney, because of the uncer-
tainties, was it might be best for the City to seek a compromise to the claim
rather than proceed with the trial. Mr. Todd said if this was the feeling of
the Council, he would request the City Attorney be authorized, on behalf of the
City of National City, to negotiate for compromise not to exceed $1,000.00.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the request be granted. Vice Mayor Allen
inquired if this would leave us open to other contractors who might come in and
make claims. City Manager Hess stated in this situation there was no direct
bearing on the Metropolitan Sewer; it was a specific contract with Mr. Brand
relative to the metering stations at 23rd and 6th Streets only. The City Mana-
ger stated when we hooked up to the Metropolitan Sewer, we were required to
install metering stations; the contract was let to Mr. Brand who was some 500
below the next lowest bidder and when the work was undertaken, they encountered
difficulties and suffered financial loss because they entered a live line which
was thought to be inert. City Manager Hess stated the City Engineer and the
City Manager concurred it would be prudent to try to negotiate in an amount not
to exceed $1,000.00. Councilman Morgan stated we should authorize the City
Attorney to negotiate and bring back a report; possibly it could be settled for
$500.00. Vice Mayor Alien stated the Council should go along with the maximum.
of $1,000.00. Assistant City Attorney Todd said he hoped to have authority to
settle the case. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn,. Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated last week the Council requested preparation
of an ordinance zoning Sweetwater Road Annexation C-2-P-D. Mr. Todd stated
it must be referred to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and he would
recommend, therefore, the proposed ordinance be referred to the Planning Com-
mission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue,
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with approval of the Council, he would proclaim the
week of March 14-21, 1965, "DeMolay Week." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan,
the proclamation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux read the proclamation.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Vice Mayor Alien stated Judge Joe
Schell once said "during all the years he had been on the bench he never
knowingly had a member of DeMolay before him."
HEARING ON THE VACATION AND CLOSING OF PORTION OF 20TH STREET between Cleveland
and Harrison Avenue and the alley between 19th and 20th Streets was held at
this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the City Engineer's Affidavit of
Posting and the Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No, 8852. City Clerk
Minogue read two letters of protest: J. W. Burriss, National Refinery, 800 W.
20th Street, and A. L. Johnston, 1910 Cleveland Avenue. A. J. Stubbs, Santa Fe
Railway, was present and read a portion of his letter of protest to the National
City Planning Commission, stating they own Blocks 277 and 06.0 and Lots 19 and
20 in Block 276 and the closing of 20th Street and the alley would deny them
access to their property.. Mr. Stubbs stated the property isbeing held for
industrial development and 60,000 square feet south of 20th.Street is now under
submission to an industry. R. J. Speigel, President, Bradston Rattan Products,
840 W. 19th Street, was present and stated they were in the position of having
outgrown their present accommodations. Mr. Speigel said they occupy a 25,000
square foot building and need approximately 37,500 square feet in the immediate
future; they talked to Mr. Stubbs of Santa Fe in regard to working out something
on their property but due to the bad freight situation, they were not able to
use the railroad. Mr. Speigel stated if the street were not closed and the
land around the present building site could not be made available to them, they
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would probably be ahead of the game financially to move to Los Angeles, in
which case they would walk away from an approximate $44,000 investment. Mr.
Speigel stated they do have a freight problem, it cost approximately $52,000
more in freight charges during the year 1964 than it would have cost if they
were located in the Los Angeles area. Mr. Speigel stated they have 73 employees
in the National City plant with an annual payroll of $360,000 and if they are
forced to move, it will mean about a quarter of a million dollars less in pay-
roll will be funneled into the South Bay area. Mr. Speigel stated it was sug-
gested in regard to National Refinery, 21st Street be opened so trucks could be
serviced by entering from 19th to 20th Street instead of from 21st to 20th
Street. J. W. Burriss, owner of National Refinery, was present, made an oral
protest and submitted petitions bearing signatures of 59 persons opposed to
the closing.. Mayor Gautereaux stated the record would show the petitions re-
ceived and referred to the City Clerk. Arthur Filson, Bonita, was present and
stated he owns property on Cleveland Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets and
they have problems with parking now; if the street is closed and more employeeG
come in, there will be no place for them to park. Stanford Mason, Moor -Fite,
Inc. (fire extinguishers), 2024 Cleveland Avenue, was present and stated they
use the alley daily as they have a Navy Air Force contract and this is the only
way in and out. Mr. A. J. Johnston, 1910 Cleveland Avenue, was present and
stated he wished to add to his letter of protest read previously. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Hogue. Vice Mayor Alien requested the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be read. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission's
recommendation of January 13, 1965, the street and alley remain open and the
request be denied. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Planning Commission's
recommendation be approved. Councilman Morgan inquired if this was the same
property where we granted a ramp over the alley. City Manager Hess stated a
conveyor belt was approved. Councilman Colburn asked Mr. Speigel about the
conveyor belt. Mr. Speigel said the conveyor belt didn't prove to be practical,
they had to provide too much height and couldn't get the products into the
building across the alley. In answer to Mayor Gautereaux's question, Mr.
Speigel said his lease expires in 1975. Mayor Gautereaux spoke in favor of the
motion and stated the railroad company indicated they want to utilize an area
of 60,000 square feet to bring in additional business; having seen what they
have done in the past with their properties, this will be an asset to the com-
munity; he appreciated Mr. Speigel's position with his expanding industry and
hoped he would not entertain the thought of leaving the area. Mayor Gautereaux
stated he hoped Mr. Speigel might be a proud property owner in National City
some day and hoped we might be able to accommodate him. Motion carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None. Absent: Hogue. Mayor Gautereaux stated the closing of the street and
alley were denied.
Students from Sweetwater Union High School were given permission to leave the
Council Chambers at this time.
LOUIS SOTHRAS, 1237 "J" Avenue, was present and asked the Council to clarify
City Ordinance No. 773, Section 38, which requires every person conducting,
managing and carrying on the business of a bowling alley to pay a license fee
of $100.00 per annum, and in addition pay the sum of $5.00 per quarter for each
and every alley therein. Mr. Sothras stated in 1952 when he was first con-
fronted with this basic fee of $100.00 he was told it was because he operated
the only bowling alley in National City; in 1957 the Plaza Bowl came into being
and it, too, is being assessed this $100.00 fee. Mr. Sothras stated in his
case the quarterly fee totals $150.00 annually and the Plaza Bowl's fee for
their 32 alleys is $720.00...and a like sum is also paid to the Federal Govern-
ment. Mr. Sothras said he did not understand why the additional fee of $100.00
should be charged, he felt the bowling business is being discriminated against
as he knew of no other local business being charged a "so-called basic fee,"
in this amount. Mr. Sothras requested the matter be reviewed and Ordinance No.
773 be revised to omit the $100.00 fee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan,
the matter of the clarification of the Ordinance be referred to the City
Attorney and a repast -be made by "the City Manager on the other portion of the
request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: $58,399.53. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same.
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Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes-: Allen, Colburn, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the request for oversized driveway at
2451 "D" Avenue, the plot plan indicates a 30 foot driveway serving the off-
street parking area for four apartments; the proposed development eliminates all
on -street parking (2 spaces), necessitating visitors to park on adjacent street
frontage, placing a burden on the people who abut the subject property. The
City Manager stated by re -designing the development, off-street parking could
be made available with a smaller driveway width to maintain at least one on -
street parking space. The City Manager said he concurred with the City Engin-
eer and the City Planner and recommended denial of the variance for the over-
sized driveway, Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the staff recommendation
be approved. Hans Jendrossek, 2016 Lanoitan, developer of the property at
2451 "D" Avenue, was present and stated he is purchasing the adjoining property
with a 90 foot frontage, to be developed with 8 or more units; there is an
alley adjoining the other property and there will be off-street parking in the
area. Mr. Jendrossek stated although the properties could be sold separately
later, they were designed with a single swimming pool for all 12 units. Vice
Mayor Allen suggested the motion carry and Mr. Jendrossek come back with plans
for both properties showing the on and off-street parking. Carried by unani-
mous vote. Absent: Hogue. Director of Planning Stockman asked if this
authorized her to issue the building permits. Mayor Gautereaux recommended
the City Manager contact Mr. Jendrossek and the matter be brought before the
Council next week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommenda-
tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to his scheduled report on the School of
Cosmetology, Mrs. Williams requested it be held in abeyance for another week to
enable her to complete additional research.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the intentions of the prospective pur-
chaser of City property in the vicinity of 19th and Roosevelt, he conferred
with Cliff Reed, Sr., realtor, and Charles M. Davis, Jr., principal, and was
advised the business would not involve automotive parts, auto wrecking or
salvage; the business would consist of the sale of new and used steel (such as
channel iron, angle iron, pipe, etc.), but they would have a wholesale and re-
tail business. City Manager Hess said the salvage operation to obtain the
material would not be done in National City; the product brought here would be
vendable, as is, from their lot; they indicated the users of their products
would be comprised of contractors and people who build trailers and have uses
for odd lot and odd shaped iron fixtures; most of the merchandise would be
stored outside in neat racks; they are interested in displaying their wares and
would like to have exposure from Roosevelt Avenue. The City Manager stated
should a fence be required by the Council as a stipulation to the sale, they
would be willing to fence in other portions but would like to have Roosevelt
reserved so their items could be viewed; they indicated a cement block wall to
mask the area could not be constructed in the area because of the soil conditions
amount of fill required and the time necessary for compaction. City Manager
Hess stated they estimate their operation may employ a total of 5 or 6 persons
and may generate some $2,000.00 a year in sales tax to the City. Director of
Planning Stockman said in answer to Councilman Colburn's question this was
industrial park and ordinance would require a fence. Moved by Alien, seconded
by Colburn, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved.
Mayor Gautereaux read the recommendation to accept the offer for Lots 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 of Block 46 and that portion of closed street adjacent
to Lot 13, also the triangular parcel abutting the west boundary of these lots
in the vicinity of 19th Street and Roosevelt Avenue behind the Welding Shop for
$9,000.00, less 10% commission, or $8,100.00 net to the City, $2900.00 cash to
be delivered to the First National Bank, National City, as escrow holder,
within 30 days and the balance of $6,000.00 to be paid at $200.00 or more per
month including 6% interest until paid with the understanding the City will
retain what is necessary for drainage, the purchaser will participate in a 1911
Act if and when it comes, and construction will begin within 180 days after
close of escrow. Councilman Morgan stated this is a giveaway of the property.
Vice Mayor Alien stated there are no water or sewer lines on the property and
we are selling only a portion of the lots, the remainder will be in the drain-
age ditch. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn,
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Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, Absent: Hogue, Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the City Attorney and City Manager be. authorized to enter into
escrow. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: -Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue,
COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. HANAUER & COMPANY in regard to the Civic Center bond
sale calendar was presented. Moved by Allen, it be referred to the Mayor and
City Manager to follow up and report on steps to be taken in regard to the
bond sale, Mayor Gautereaux stated it was the City Manager's recommendation
to follow the schedule set forth. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the
City Manager's recommendation be approved,Carried by unanimous vote.Absent:
1-logue.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MANAGER OF NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE request-
ing approval of formation of Men's Club and Ladies' Club with a reduction of
green fees for members was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn,
the manager's request be approved. City Manager Hess suggested the program be
endorsed by the City Council as the contract specifies any adjustments to be
made would require Council approval. The City Manager suggested any changes
that might be authorized be referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager
and brought to the Council for ultimate approval. City Manager Hess stated
the Golf Course Management is working on the possibility of special rates for
high school students and suggested it be included in the motion. Moved by
Morgan,seconded by Colburn, it be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Hogue.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON TRANSFER of On -Sale General license by Harold
F. Dodds, dba Harold's Club, 29 W. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen.
seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
Absent: Hogue,
ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER license by Jack and Hazel Bailey and
Carrol C, and Frances L, Shull, dba Odie's, 105 W. 18th Street,was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Chief of Police
to deny be approved and it be referred to the City Attorney for protest.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Aliens Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: Colburn. Absent: Hogue,
MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES'
Ordered filed by unanimous vote, Absent:
A COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. CONSUELO RUBIO,
expressing thanks to the City Council and
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent:
meeting of March 3rd were presented.
Hogue.
Chairman, Tecate Sister City Committee,
Vice Mayor Allen was presented.
Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the following employees are eligible for step
increases April 1, 1965: Ida Toni Love to Step 20-D and Leonard Young to Step
18-E; the step increases have been approved by their respective supervisors
and Mr, Hess suggested the step increases be approved. Moved by Morgan,
seconded -by Colburn, the step increases be approved, Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent:
Hogue,
CITY MANAGER HESS stated a Finance Committee meeting was held Marro lst, they
were proceeding along lines as indicated concerning a review of the functional
requests relative to the General Fund and Special Fund and he would ask the
Finance Committee Chairman to consider a meeting the latter part of next week,
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from the San Diego Chapter,
Women's Auxiliary, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, a group of San
Diego physicians' wives and others, to raise money for overseas Mission doctors,
for a no -fee permit to hold a rummage sale March 21, 1965, at the San Diego
Academy. City Manager Hess suggested the no -fee permit be issued. Moved by
Alien,, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan,Gautereaux.
Nays: None, Absent: Hogue,
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Port Commissioner
in regard to Councilman Moryan's inquiry about longshoremen from. the Los Angeles
area working in this area. The communicat-on stated there was a two day period
(about February 27th and 28th) when approximately 20 registered A -men from'.Los
Angeles worked in the area in accord with their rights under the existing coast
contract; the situation probably resulted from the delay of ships at Los
Angeles incident to the Gulf ports strike. Councilman Morgan stated the com-
munication was in conflict with his information and he would check into it.
Mayor Gautereaux recommended the report be accepted and filed. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the report be accepted and filed. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan, Absent:
Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of three communications from the San Diego
County Water Authority dated February llth, March 2nd and March 5th, 1965,
and suggested they be filed with the City Clerk, Ordered filed by unanimous
vote. Absent: Hogue,
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from the South Bay Optimist
Club for a waiver of license fee to hold a circus March 28, 1965, at the South
Bay Plaza Shopping Center to raise money for youth work and suggested the
request be granted subject to the Planning Commission's stipulations. Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the no -fee permit be granted. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance for the V. R.
Dennis Construction Company and suggested it be referred to the City Attorney.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Lusk Corporation
indicating they are unable to exercise their option. Moved by Allen,seconded
by Gautereaux, we let everybody know the property is for sale, Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the South Bay Pop Warner Football Association
will hold a fund raising dance and city officials are invited; the date of
the dance will be announced later.
CITY MANAGER HESS requested the City Council enter into Executive Session for
the purpose of discussing personnel. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen,
the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the new street lights are on between 18th and
30th Streets on Highland Avenue.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Housing's Operations
Financial Report fox the month of February, 1965, be approved, Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting adjourn to Executive Session.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
The adjourned meeting was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 9:49 p.m.
Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members
absent: Hogue.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the results of the Executive Session: as a -
suggestion and recommendation from the Civil Service Commission and a recom-
mepdation from the City Managers office, we suggest the position of Park and
Recreation Director be re -advertised. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn,
the suggestion and recommendation be approved, Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Hogue.
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MOVED EY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the Meeting be closed, Carried by
unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue. The meeting closed at 9:51 p.m.
`MAYOR, CITY OP NATIONAL C�l1`Y, CAt.,IOORNIA
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(City Clerk
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