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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 06-23 CC MIN80 National City, California, June 23, 1964 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Kerr, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, Followed with invocation by Father Keith, St. Anthony's Catholic Church. COUNCILMAN COLBURN arrived and took his place at the meeting. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the first resolution grants a zone variance to permit the operation of Consumers Mart Store by James Cheneweth with restrictions and he recommended it be read by title only. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8684, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Cheneweth)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue:: CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution grants a residential planned development permit to the developers of high-rise and subsidiary buildings for retirees and recommended it be read by title only. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8685, "RESOLUTION GRANTING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (Heritage Town House)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8686, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ESCROW DOCU- MENTS (Beneficiary's Demand and Order for Partial Reconveyance - Hinds and Walton)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8687, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next eight resolutions pertain to vacation and closing of portions of streets requested by the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railroad and sets the hearings for 8:00 p.m., July 21st. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the ei ht resolutions be waived and they be adopted by reading of the title Only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8688, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF SIXTEENTH STREET." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8689, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF SEVENTEENTH STREET." Moved by Colburn, seconded by 6/23/64 81 Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8690, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF NINETEENTH STREET, N.C." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8691, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 20TH STREET." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8692, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION TWENTY-FIRST STREET." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8693, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF TWENTY-SECOND STREET, N. C." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8694, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF TWENTY-THIRD STREET, N. C." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8695, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF 27TH STREET." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8696, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Installation of Traffic Signals on Division Street at Euclid)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Ordinance pertaining to the Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax is ready for the first reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and the first reading be by title only. City Attorney Carstens" stated this is the model ordi- nance recommended by the League of California Cities, adapted to National City. Councilman Morgan asked if 50% of the cities in the County have adopted the ordinance. City Manager Hess stated he did not receive in- formation from either the City or County of San Diego and did not know; but the only city opposing it was in the northern part of the County. Mayor Gautereaux stated the ordinance was on the Agenda for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors today. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated the County instructed the County Counsel to prepare an ordinance to be read next Tuesday; he is against the Ordinance. Mr. Alsdorf stated the County plans to use any money from this tax for tourism and advertising and if the ordinance is adopted, we should do the same. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF." CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had the ordinance pertaining to the care and restraint of vicious animals for second reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 6/23/64 82 ORDINANCE NO. 1099, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 PERTAINING TO VICIOUS DOGS OF NATIONAL CITY ORDINANCE NO. 828." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN MORGAN reported he received several phone calls in regard to the need for a cross -walk at the intersection of 18th.Street and Orange Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, a cross walk be put in with the approval of the City Manager. City Manager Hess stated consideration is already being given to cross -walks in the area. Motion and second were withdrawn. COUNCILMAN MORGAN reported the owner of the southeast corner of 4th and M Avenue is upset about the cost and the elevation of his driveway under the 1911 Aot in the district and would like to talk to the City Engineer. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he has been asked by many people why we have a separate Park Department and Recreation Department. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be instructed to study whether they should remain separate or be under one administra- tive head. Carried-, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced receipt of an invitation for a joint change of command ceremony and reception on Tuesday, June 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Naval Station. Captain A. V. Felling will be retiring. Mayor Gautereaux stated it would be appropriate to acknowledge the fine re- lations we have had with Captain Felling upon his retirement, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Carried by unani- mous vote. HEARING ON THE VACATION AND CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF "A" AVENUE between 24th and 26th Streets and between 27th and 29th Streets (Resolution No. 8660) was held at this time. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated he was against the closing of any street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney for a Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8697, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER. OF VA- CATION FOR PORTIONS OF "A" AVENUE BETWEEN 24TH AND 26TH STREETS AND BETWEEN 27TH AND 29TH STREETS," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. HEARING ON THE VACATION AND CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF 26TH STREET between National Avenue and "A" Avenue (Resolution No. 8661) was held at this time. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney for a Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 86985 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER OF VA- CATION FOR PORTIONS OF 26TH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND "A" AVENUE," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. HEARING ON THE VACATION AND CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF 27TH STREET between National Avenue and "A" Avenue (Resolution No. 8662) was held at this time. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney for a Resolution. -Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8699, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER OF VA- CATION FOR PORTIONS OF 27TH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND "A" 6/23/64 83 AVENUE," was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the approval of the Council, he would appoint Mrs. Ruby Hogue to the Official Hostess Committee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD for the month of June will be laid over until the next meeting because the re- cipient is ill MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the A.M.A. Conference will be in Miami on July 25th and requested Council approval of representation at the con- ference. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor or his delegate be authorized to go to Miami. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Gauter- eaux requested Councilman Hogue to attend the Conference as his repre- sentative this year. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Assemblyman Bob Monaghan, 12th Assembly District, in regard to participation in the "Let Freedom Ring" program July 4th, all bells in the City to be rung at 11:00 a.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Manager for program preparation and compliance. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced the Commissions of the Californias, appointed by the Governor of California and the Governor of Baja California, will meet in Mexicali at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25th, and all legislators are invited to attend. MRS. EMMA HITE, 932, East 21 Street, was present and said last week the Mayor stated she brought back to the Council the matter of the 1911 Act Improvement in her district. She stated when she appeared before the Council on June 16th she was seeking information; she is against the 1911 Act Improvement. Mrs. Hite stated she would like it understood that she has protested it many times and was attempting to obtain infor- mation only. Vice Mayor Allen stated the City has voted to participate additionally in the project. E. M. STANLEY, 1146 National Avenue, was present and announced ground will be broken for his new automobile agency at 2829 National Avenue at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July lst. Vice Mayor Allen stated Mr. Stanley should be applauded for being the first to break ground. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the payroll audited by the Finance Committee be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS REPORTED IN REGARD TO THE SMELTER in the vicinity of 16th Street and McKinley, this was called to his attention prior to Mr. Moore's request and has been investigated extensively. The level of smoke at the smelter is in violation of ordinance and steps will be taken to correct it. A COMMUNICATION FROM BARNEY MELILLO, Secretary, Park and Recreation Ad- visory Board, accepting the six point agreement on teen age dance policy and the six point policy agreement were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the agreement be approved and a copy furnished to the Chief of Police for information. E. H. Alsdorf stated he thought the Chief or Police should see it before the Council passed on it. Council- man Hogue inquired what was meant by "Sweetwater District students and those students which reside within the district and attend school else- where." Vice Mayor Allen stated it would include students of parochial schools and would take in Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/23/64 84 COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN GILMORE, President, National City Chamber of Commerce stating their Board of Directors voted to recommend to the City Council that 30th Street be opened from "B" Avenue to National Avenue was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be re- ferred to the City Managers the City Engineer and the Director of Plan- ning for a feasibility report. City Manager Hess stated this was done during the period when the Vice Mayor was on vacation. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would include in his motion the communication be filed; seconded by Colburn. Councilman Morgan asked about the fill for the Duck Pond. City Manager Hess stated he has received a memorandum acknow- ledging his communication to the Board of Supervisors and stating they would notify us what action would be taken. Councilman Morgan stated we should work to fill in the canyon, to rid it of mosquitos; and to open the street. Mayor Gautereaux suggested if we do not receive any infor- mation from the Board of Supervisors regarding this request, we should request an opportunity to have it placed on the Agenda for an oral appearance before the County Board of Supervisors. Vice Mayor Alien included the Mayor's recommendation in the motion; seconded by Colburn. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM MISS JOYCE WINCHESTER commending the National City Police was read. Vice Mayor Allen stated it should be framed and hung on the wall of the Police Department. The communication and a letter from Chief Cagle to Miss Winchester were ordered filed by unanimous vote. ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER LICENSE for Harold C. and Robert T. Simkin, 200-206 East 8th Street was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the observation and recommendation of the Chief of Police be considered and the City Attorney instructed to file an objection. Council- man Colburn stated this type restaurant does not intend to entice drink- ing people. E. H. Alsdorf stated the address is in the same block as the church, 123 feet from the door, and he would protest. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE thanking the City Council for the use of the Community Building for a farewell tea for Finnish Exchange student Marianne Ackermarck was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of June 16th were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce stating the Board of Directors has gone on record in support of the proposal of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce to establish a more suitable commercial climate for the San Diego Metro- politan area in regard to local city drayage. Hearings are being held in San Francisco this week by the P.U.C. on drayage tariff. National City would be greatly benefited by a revision of the drayage tariff. City Manager Hess suggested the Council give consideration to having our City Attorney, or one of his associates, in attendance at the hearings to support the equalization of the drayage tariff. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the suggestion of the City Manager be approved and the City Attorney, or one of his staff, attend the meetings. Councilman Morgan said undoubtedly San Diego would have their attorney there and the letter from the Chamber did not say we should have the attorney there. City Manager Hess stated Mrs. Sherman of the Chamber told him it would be helpful to have the attorney in attendance. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the certificate of insurance for the Kenneth H. Golden Co. has been reviewed by his office and the City Attorney and appears to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 6/23/64 85 CITY MANAGER HESS reported the City Treasurer received a communication from the owner of the National Hotel requesting a partial refund of his business license as we required him to take out a business license and he is no longer allowed to operate the business. The City Manager sug- gested the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an answer as to whether or not we can refund a portion of the license fee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS announced July 1st would be "National City Day" at the County Fair and at noon of that day our Recreation Department will put on a program. The City Manager urged all members of the Council to be present CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received certificates of insurance for Pacific Video Cable Co. and the Griffith Co. and suggested they be re- ferred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, they be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Motorola Communications and Electronic Corp. enclosing an agreement for the authorization of participation in the mobile relay station on top of Mt. Palomar, as required by the F.C.C. He stated the City will be par- ticipating with other municipalities under control of the County and this in no way encumbers us financially and requested Council permission to sign the agreement for the City of National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated ordinarily requests for over -sized driveways are put on the Agenda for the next meeting, but we have a request from the Imperial Rug Mills for two driveways, one on 30th Street where street improvement is in progress and the other on Coolidge Avenue. Both the City Engineer and the Director of Planning recommend the variance be allowed on 30th Street, but the driveway for Coolidge Avenue be laid over until the next meeting of the City Council, with the City Manager and Director of Planning authorized to work with the Imperial Rug Mills for the potential opening of a cul-de-sac at the terminus of Coolidge Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Engineer, Director of Planning and the City Manager for an over- sized driveway on 30th Street for ImperialRugNails be approved and the Coolidge venue riveway be laid over until next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS requested Council permission for the possible hiring of several young people at a clerical level, no more than four to be hired. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the next Council meeting will be July 7th and since certain necessary details are required by law prior to the end of the fiscal year and the closing of the books on June 30th will not allow us to bring back the full report that all necessary transfers of funds are made, etc., that this meeting tonight not be closed but adjourned to July 7th. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair will consider it a regula- tory motion. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he contacted the firm of Freeland and Bird in regard to the suggestion concerning Article 12 of the proposed con- tract and read the revised Article 12 including the phraseology suggested by the City Council. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, Article 12 be approved and the Resolution be read. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen,; Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8700, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT (Freeland and Bird)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated he could not go along with this as he did not 6/23/64 86 know what size the Civic Center would be. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Director of Public Works in regard to proposed new construction at 1313 West 24th Street. The Tatco Shipbuilding Corp. of S. D. was informed by the De- partment of Publie Works a complete set of plans and specifications will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit and the tidelands lease; the company has proposed construction of an office, warehouse and work area for a ship repair facility, a six foot wire fence is also pro- posed. Due to a thirty day cancellation clause in the lease contract, said buildings will be of a temporary nature and it is recommended they be permitted the use of chemical toilets to comply with California health and safety code. City Manager Hess stated there is some urgency involved, the Planning Commission meets tomorrow night and the Council does not meet again until July 7th, and they are ready to begin work July 1st. City Manager Hess asked the Director of Planning what might transpire at the Planning Commission meeting. Director of Planning Stockman stated the zoning ordinance would require a conditional use permit granted by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission; her only recommendations were: there be no burning, any boats or portions of boats to be destroyed or disposed of not be allowed to accumulate, storage of materials or waste be in such way they can not be transferred off the lot by natural causes, the storage of materi- als or waste that might cause fumes or dust or fire hazard or may be edible by or attractive to insects or rodents be within a closed con- tainer, and all boats or portions of boats be removed at the termination of said lease with premises left free of all debris. The Director of Planning stated under the circumstances she would request the City Council to take action tonight subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission tomorrow night and the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption July 7th. Councilman Morgan stated he was not in favor of telling the Planning Commission what to do. Mayor Gautereaux stated we would be approving it subject to their approval only. Vice Mayor Allen stated we are only giving the Planning Commission an indica- tion they can proceed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the request of the Tatco Shipbuilding Corp. of S. D. be approved with the stipula- tions laid down by the Director of Planning. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Merrill Walton, Walton Jeeps, offering $35,000 ($5,000 down, $6,000 yearly plus 5% interest with subordinating agreement) for approximately 32 acres of city owned land on 30th Street. Plans for the property in- clude a machine shops auto and truck agency, the business to employ 40 or more employees and the City to receive approximately $20,000 in sales tax yearly. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the proposal be referred to the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Morgan called a meeting of the Real Estate Committee for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25th. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of a request to place a sign at 605 Roosevelt Avenue from Q.R.S. Sign Co. She stated the sign is the P.S.A. Airways sign presently located at 825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, and suggested members of the Council might inspect it before taking action on the request. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, stated the amount of the payroll was not read and should be printed on the Agenda if not read aloud. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the amount of the payroll be read. Carried by unanimous vote. $5d,427.45. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Manager if work is being done on the cross -walk at 18th and Orange. City Manager Hess stated it is one of four streets under consideration. 6/23/64 87 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned for executive session. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 9:57 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced the executive session was for the purpose of retaining a full time city attorney. The Council agreed in executive session to accept a contract with the firm of Carstens and Todd at $14,700 per annum, subject to the approval of the contract to be signed by this firm and the Council. MOVED BY COT,RURN, seconded by Allen, the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 p.m. July 7th. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The meeting' adjourned at 10:00 p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA Al ihST: C ITY