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National City, California, June 1, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council of National City was called to order
by Vice Mayor Allen at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Alien, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan. Council members absent: Gautereaux.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Biggs, Carstens, Foster, Hess, Gautereaux,
Kerr, Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engineer Onley, Osburn, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess
followed with invocation by Councilman Morgan.
MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 25th and the adjourned meeting of May 25th be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO.____, resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and close
portions of Wilson Avenue, 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: Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO. 8928, "A RESOLUTION
CLOSE PORTIONS OF WILSON AVENUE."
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays: None.
GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn,
Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the 16th Street Storm Drain were
opened in her office after 3:00 p.m. today; results were as follows: Walter H.
Barber $25,215.81; M. L. Chilcote $20,252.82; Don Hubbard Contracting Company
$23,680.90; H. D. Lounsbury $23,027.22. City Manager Hess suggested the con-
tract be awarded to M. L. Chilcote, low bidder, 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. 8929, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (16th Street Storm
Drainage Construction, SS Project No. 85)," 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.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the improvement of Highland Avenue,
south of Sweetwater Bridge, SS Project No. 90, were opened in her office after
3:00 p.m. today; results were as follows: Daley Corporation $4,763.50;
Griffith Company $4,148.15; Sim J. Harris Company $3,845.29; R. E. Hazard
Contracting Company $4,692.30. City Manager Hess suggested the contract be
awarded to the Sim J. Harris Company, low bidder, and all other bids rejected.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be
apn:coved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO. 8930, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Highland Avenue South
of Sweetwater Bridge)," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated a recommendation on awarding of the contract for the
1911 Act improvement of 16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue was laid over for the
results of the 16th Street Storm Drain bid and recommended the contract be
awarded to the R. E. Hazard Contracting Company, low bidder, and all other
bids rejected. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recom-
mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO. 8931, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (16th Street and Lanoitan
Avenue, Assessment District Mo. 140)," was read. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinances No. 962 and 1077, zoning
ordinances of the City of National City, California, was presented for the
first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance be read
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by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 962 AND 1077, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Residential Planned Unit
Development).„
ORDINATE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance
of the City of National City (Sweetwater Road Annexation), was presented for
the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the
Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
ORDINANCE NO. 1114, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Sweetwater Road Annexation)."
seconded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Allen. Nays: Morgan. Absent:
, ZONING ORDINANCE
Moved by Hogue,
following vote,
Gautereaux.
ORDINANCE NO.____, an ordinance of the City of National City, California,
adopting the National Electric Code, 1962 Edition, was presented for the
second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the
Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
ORDINANCE NO. 1115, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1962 EDITION, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF: AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 688, NO. 927, NO. 931, AND
ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THERE-
WITH." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen. Nays:
None. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he reviewed the corrected certificate of
insurance for Walton Jeeps (fire, lightning and extended coverage) and
certificate of insurance for Harold Hunt, dba National House Movers (bodily
injury and property damage liability); they appear to be in order and suggested
they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Assembly Bill 946 will go before the Senate Committee
on Local Government on June 2nd (the Bill extends provisions of the Brown Act
to committees or sub -committees of the Council even though such committees
are composed of less than a quorum of the members of the Council, permits the
City Attorney to have executive sessions with the Council only when an actual
case is pending in court, but precludes such executive sessions for discussion
of proposed or anticipated litigation, thereby denying attorney -client
privileges enjoyed by private individuals. City Manager Hess requested
permission to wire the Committee opposing AB 946. Moved by Morgan,seconded
by Colburn, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Assembly Bill 2982 would amend Section 53250 of the
Government Code to require annual vacations of not less than 15 consecutive
days for all firemen with five or less years of service and an annual vacation
of 30 consecutive days for all firemen having completed five or more years
of service. The City Manager requested authority to wire Assemblyman Donovan
to oppose AB 2982. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated a legislative bulletin in regard to six
Assembly Bills was received today and each Councilman was given a copy of a
memorandum from the City Manager in this regard; the first would amend the
Brown Act (AB 295), basically the ddfinitions of "meetings" and "deliberations"
and the League of California Cities recommends opposition to this Bill.
Councilman Hogue suggested this item be tabled until next week. City Manager
Hess suggested we continue to oppose the Bill. Moved by Morgan, seconded -by
Colburn, we oppose AB 295. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Colburn, Morgan, Allen. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Gautereaux.
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MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Morgan, the other Bills be tabled until after
the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
THE ASSESSMENT HEARING, 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF "J" AVENUE, "K" AVENUE, 21ST
AND 23RD STREET, Assessment District No. 139, was held at this time. City
Clerk Minogue reported receiving a telephone call from Mrs. Rose O'Keefe,
2020 "J" Avenue, who stated the blacktop at the entrance to her driveway was
removed by the contractor and not replaced. Councilman Morgan stated he also
talked to Mrs. O'Keefe and there is a problem with her walk as well as her
driveway. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, a report be brought back next
week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. City Clerk Minogue read
three written protests: Argetta and David McCarthy, 2304 "K" Avenue, protesting
the spread of assessment because it was not uniform; Nettie C. Stidham, 1920
"J" Avenue, protesting the method of determining the assessment; and Myrtle
C. Knight, 2308 "L" Avenue, protesting the cost of hinting, servicing and
collection of bonds and the percentages of the savings shared by individuals
who installed improvements themselves. Mrs. Myrtle Knight, 2308 "L" Avenue,
was present and stated original estimate for the cost of printing, servicing
and collection of bonds was $960.00 and the present price is $1,920.00; she
understood the City Treasurer authorized the Engineering Department to estim-
ate $10.00 per assessment for the bonds and there were 96 assessments. E. H.
Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated his assessment seemed to be
proper; but the grade of "X" Avenue between 21st and 22nd should have been
raised instead of lowered. Ears. Argetta McCarthy, 2304 "K" Avenue, stated
people with curbs and sidewalks already in were assessed more than those gettinc
sidewalks, they are actually receiving less from the 1911 Act and paying more.
Charles Landers, 1034 E. 22nd Street, was present and inquired when and how
to pay for the improvement. Councilman Hogue asked if the law requires people
be charged by square feet instead of running feet. Associate Civil Engineer
Onley stated "frontage" can not be used; it was removed from the book. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Councilman Morgan
stated he would like to know how Mr. Onley figured the benefits, the figures
were less than estimated and percent ages dropped from 34% to 14%. City
Manager Hess said the law does not set forth an exact formula to be applied
to determine an assessment and it was reduced to a judgment factor; there is
no question the staff performed to the best of their ability, there are many
ingredients involved and there is no concrete manner in which they are to be
applied. Councilman Morgan stated if the original estimates were correct
and the saving was 20% on the contract, it should have been passed on 20%
straight across the board. City Engineer Foster stated the figures were
mathematically correct, the same factors were applied in the final assessment
as in the original estimates. Councilman Colburn asked if the property owners
whose assessments seem to be irregularly high and who previously put in curbs
and sidewalks at their own expense had not done so, would their assessment be
higher. City Engineer Foster stated a person who put in curbs and sidewalks
that were not charged against the 1911 Act Improvement will have a lower
assessment than if he had not put in the curbs; there are certain fixed
charges everybody has to pay (such as cross gutters). Motion and second
withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Allen. Nays:
Morgan. Absent: Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the
Resolution confirming the assessment be tabled until next week. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. Councilman Colburn asked the City
Engineer if it would be possible to take a hypothetical case or actual case
(perhaps two or three) and prepare a chart showing how the assessments were
determined. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, Mr. Onley prepare a chart
of this type and we will meet with him and let him explain some of this stuff
and maybe we will understand it a little better. Vice Mayor Allen asked if
he would like to state a time or have Mr. On1ey set a time when we could do
this. Councilman Morgan said maybe Mr. Onley could make a written report
and if we have any questions, we could go in and see him. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN recognized Mrs. Carstens, wife of City Attorney Carstens.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN called an executive session. The meeting adjourned at
8:34 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order by `Tice Mayor Allen at 8:53 p.m. Council
members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Council members absent
Gautereaux.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stepped down and requested Councilman Colburn to serve as
Mayor Pro Tem.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated two tatters were discussed in the executive session.
The City Manager suggested Mr. Arthur F. Maley, Director of Parks and Recreation
for the City of Huntington Park, California, be appointed to the position of
Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of National City effective
July 1, 1965, and commensurate with his current salary Mr. Maley begin at
Step "D", Range 35, $914.00 per month. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan, Allen, Colburn. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS read his letter of resignation effective June 30, 1965,
stating he had 22 days annual leave due and would remain on official duty
until July 30, 1965. The City Manager stated he felt a moral obligation to
follow through on the budget and he would continue his efforts toward the
success of the Pony League World Series. Mr. Hess also stated he requested
the City auditimrs to audit the books as of July 1, 1965. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted. Moved by Allen, Assistant
City Manager Osburn be instructed to present a framed certificate to City
Manager Hess for his service. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN, Chairman, Maytime Band Review Seating sponsored by the
Pony League, presented the Mayor.Pro Tem with a check for $807.81 representing
3/4ths of the total receipts as the City's share of the proceeds.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he had the minutes and escrow instructions of
property sold to Canteen Service and in the motion the Mayor read a proposal
from Canteen Service to buy this property, which did not include a release
clause agreement, Councilman Morgan stated when the property came out of
escrow, there was an acre on the corner of 24th and Coolidge free and clear;
we had a trust deed for $40,00000 on the other four acres. Councilman
Morgan asked if this was approved and how; the $40,000.00 should have been
on all five acres instead of four acres. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue,
a report be brought back next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Gautereaux.
E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated there were two items
he would like to see in the budget: the Duck Pond at 30th Street and put 30th
Street through for con ection with the new freeway; bridge over 16th Street
and land opened on "A' oruan outlet at the other end of the park. Mr.
Alsdorf stated when a 1911 Act petition is received the City Manager, City
Engineer and Mayor should make an inspection to determine what ought to be
done in the particular vicinity.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 9,309.37
Traffic Safety 620.74
Capital Outlay 15,533.78
Park 1,845,70
Retirement 5,099.77
Gas Tax (186.1) 153.40
Trust & Agency 50.00
Special Street 48.00
Drainage 296,30
Sewer 160.47
Civic Center 4,333741
Total $ 37,450.94
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants ordered
drawn for same, Councilman Morgan questioned the payment to Brown & Bigelow.
City Manager Hess stated he could bring back a report next week, Councilman
Morgan asked in regard to the payment to Don Evje Trenching Company if we dug
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trenches for the Civic Center. City Manager Hess stated the payment was for
rental of additional equipment. Councilman Morgan questioned the bill in the
amount of $3,515.83 for furnishing copies ofdrawings and specifications for
the Civic Center, stating he could not understand why plans were not furnished.
City Manager Hess stated the required number of plans and specifications were
furnished but because of the demands of the Council and the number of inter-
ested bidders, etc., and the necessity for extra plans, these were prepared in
addition to those involved in the contract. Councilman Morgan also questioned
the payment for the Mayor's conference, stating he would vote against this
bill. MotiOn carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Allen,
Colburn, Nays: Morgan, Absent: Gautereaux.
AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF ON -SALE BEER AND WINE license
by Galen H. Dodds, dba Golden Barrel, 710 National Avenue, was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Allen, Colburn, Nays: Morgan. Absent:
Gautereaux,
COUNCILMAN HOGUE requested a report brought in next week on the trip to
Washington, Pennsylvania,a couple of years ago, stating he wondered what was
on that bill. Councilman Morgan stated he did not vote to go to that world
series. Councilman Hogue asked if he went and did the City pay his way.
Councilman Morgan advised Councilman Hogue that he runs his office the way
he wants to and Councilman Hogue has an office and it will take all he can
do to keep his going.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION requesting
a 105 pay increase and shorter work week was presented. Moved by Alien,
seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS suggested, based on last week's discussion of various
aspects of the Civic Center, the City Council give serious consideration to
some policy direction as to the ultimate appearance of the building and the
ingredients thereof. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the architect be
authorized to het firm bids for the roof overhang in front of the building as
originally planned and an alternate bid with 12 foot extended on the present
roof with an 8 foot width, and also bids on coved terrazzo in the foyer and
public hallways in floors #1 and #2, and bring back a report. Mayor Pro Tem
Colburn asked if these were the only items discussed with the architect. -
Councilman Morgan stated there were other items discussed but it was recom-
mended they be discussed later, these two items need to be worked out to get
them into the plans if we are going to make a change. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hogue, Morgan, Colburn, Nays: None. Absent:
Gautereanx.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Bird, architect,
stating Mr. Whitwer requested changing the roofing and waterproofing sub-
contractor to the Witherow Roofing Company. City Manager Hess suggested,
based on the recommendation of Mr. Bird, the Witherow Roofing Company be
approved as the sub-contractor,deleting the E. A. Brown Roofing Company,
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan,
Colburn. Nays: None. Absent: Gautereaux,
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of certif°cafe of insurance for the Daley
Corporation for the paving of 30th Street. The City Manager stated the
certificate of insurance was reviewed by the City Manager and City Attorney
and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from Police Chief Cagle in regard to
the retirement of Lieutenant Henry L. Mounteer effective July 31, 1965, after
20 years and six months service. The City Manager recommended approval of -
the application. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the request for retire-
ment be approved and certificate for service issued. Carried by unanimous vote,
Absent: Gautereaux.
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CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from Police Chief Cagle in regard to
the retirement of Patrolman Charles M. Hill effective June 30, 1965, after
20 years service. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the retirement be
approved and certificate for service issued. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY A' ,dAGL. i-t SS stated in regard to his memorandum on the League of California
Cities'7t e inviecommendations were made concerning pending legislation.
The Council has acted on Item #1, Brown Act, AB 295; all of the Bills are
urgent and if no action is taken at this time the City will not be on record
as either favoring or opposing the legislation. Item #2 in regard to AB 2317
firemen's work week, was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, Assembly
Bill 2317, changing the firemen's work week to 56 hours, be opposed, Mayor
Pro Tem Colburn stated laws pertaining to the working hours of firemen should
be left to the control of cities and not the State. City Manager Hess said
previous action was taken to oppose the Bill while it was in Committee but it
is going to the Assembly and a wire should be directed to Assemblyman Donovan
as the Bill might come to a vote before Friday. The City Manager recommended
opposing AB 2317. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan,
Colburn, Nays: Hogue. Absent: Gautereaux. Item #3 in regard to AB 1615
(cigarette tax) was read. City Manager Hess stated Assembly Bill 1615 enables
the City to levy a tax of 20 per pack on cigarettes and, as amended, is similar
to the locally -.levied state -administered sales and use tax and recommended the
Council support this Bill. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, Assembly Bill
1615 be supported. City Manager Hess stated this is only permissive legis-
lation and does not require the tax be imposed, Mayor Pro Tem Colburn spoke
against the motion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue,
Morgan, Allen. Nays: Colburn. Absent: Gautereaux. Item #4 in regard to
AB 3264 (district members, Local Agency Formation Commission) was read.
The City Manager said AB 3264 would increase the membership of the Local
Agency Formation Commission within each county by adding two representatives
from special districts. City Manager Hess recommended a telegram be forwarded
opposing the suggested changes. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City
Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Gautereaux. Item #5 in regard to Assembly Bill 2932 (Subdivisions,Limitation
in Improvements) was read. The City Manager said AB 2932 would amend the
Subdivision Act to limit the improvements which can be required of a sub-
divider only to street work, sewers, drains and other utilities to be
constructed on land within the subdivision, City Manager Hess suggested this
Bill be opposed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
Item #6 in regard to Assembly Bill 2387 (Liquor License Fees, Reduction) was
read. The City Manager said AB 2387 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Act by providing the amount necessary to support the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control first be transferred to the state general fund and the
balance only be paid to cities and counties as now provided by law. City
Manager Hess recommended prompt action be taken in opposing this change.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated last week the Council adopted a Resolution supporting
AB 1150 (dedication of park land in subdivisions) and she was directed to
send copies of the Resolution to the Assembly on Municipal and County Govern-
ment. City Clerk Minogue said a bulletin was received from the League of
California Cities advising the Bill was passed by the Assembly and referred
to the Senate Committee on Business and Professions for hearing on June 1.
She therefore sent the Resolutions to the Senate Committee and requested
ratification of her action. Moved by Allen,, seconded by Hogue, the action be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STCCNMAN read the Planning Commission's May 24th recom-
mendation to deny the request for waiver of curbs, gutters and sidewalks of
George E, Quigley, 625 Harbison Avenue, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue,
the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCJ<AAN read the Planning Commission's May 24th
recommendation in regard to the request of Jack Dembo, 1300 Shadybrook Drive,
Beverly Hills, to close the alley between 15th and 16th in the block between
National Avenue and "A't Avenue, and recommended the report be received,
referred to the City Attorney for the necessary processing and it be con-
sidered at the time of the public hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien,
the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried -by unanimous
vote. Absent: Gautereaux.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCXMAN read the Planning Commission's May 24th
recommendation in regard to a proposed tree planting program at an estimated
cost of $142,260.00 and recommended one of the requirements be plans be
prepared of all areas which could be planted at this time,showing the location
for the planting, all existing and proposed utilities both overhead and below.
Moved by Alien, the recommendation be approved on the tree planting but he
would like to know if the Director of Planning's oral recommendations were
included, who would prepare the plans and how it would be planned. Motion
died for lack of second. Director of Planning Stockman stated it could not
be a part of the 701 Program; it would be a city responsibility and plans
could be drawn by the Planning Department in cooperation with the Parks
Superintendent or tree forester working with the utility companies. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the matter be referred to the Finance Committee.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux,
E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated this is the first time
he knew anything about the closing of the alley between 15th and 16th and
between National Avenue and "A" Avenue and asked if there was a reason.
Mayor Pro Tem Colburn stated the property owners in the area complained
about the use of the alley and requested it be closed to benefit the busi-
nesses. Mr. Alsdorf asked if they'were asked to give back "A" Avenue
between 15th and 16th. Director of Planning Stockman stated these questions
could be answered at the public bring.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in regrd to the Mayor's conferences, he had never
seen a thing these conferences had done for the City of National City.
MAYOR PRO TEM COLBURN stated he was surprised by the City Manager's resignation
and said he had enjoyed working with him and it will be difficult to replace
him, Mayor Pro Tem Col -burn requested Assistant City Manager Osburn recommend a
procedure for replacing Mr. Hess.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Gautereaux. The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
PRO TEM, CITY OFTIONAL CITY, CALIFORNI
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