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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 11-10 CC MIN196 National City, California, November 10, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn, Hogue, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Biggs, Carstens, Gautereaux, Hess,Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engineer Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Mayor Richard E. Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8799, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO DAL WIDICK, SPECIAL SERVICES" (for his outstanding contribution to the annual Salute to Navy Week activities) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. Mayor Gautereaux presented Dal Widick with a "key to the city." MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn,Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 8800, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8792 AND AUTHOR- IZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED" (Alco Fence Company) was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Gautereaux, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution will grant a zone variance to the Red-E-Crete Company. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission's recommendation of October 28th the zone variance be granted, and suggested the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the necessary Resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Planning Commission's and the Director of Planning's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. Moved by Alien,,. seconded by Morgan, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 8801, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO, 962 (Red-E-Crete Company)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. Director of Planning Stockman recommended a Grant Deed from Bernard A. Erickson and William A. Kuring be accepted and referred to the. City Attorney for a Resolution of acceptance, for this portion of closed Coolidge Avenue. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn, Hogue. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a notice of hearing from the Public Utilities Commission in regard to the application of the Greyhound line for an increase in intrastate freight and passenger fares Monday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco. COUNCILMAN MORGAN reported receipt of a letter from the National City Little League, Las Palmas Park, requesting work be done in the 1964-65 fiscal year; a 12' x 20* slab, roughed in plumbing and electrical work inthe area of the existing scoreboard (a concession stand is to be erected by the National City Little League on this slab), an; electrical connection for an announcer's booth behind the screen at home plate and blacktop in the area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager check into these' improvements and if they fit in with the park's construction, he be authorized to do these jobs for the National City Little League. Mayor Gautereaux suggested a report be brought back to the Council prior to authorization for the work to proceed. Councilman Morgan included the Mayor's recommendation in the motion, seconded by Allen. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:Colburn,Hogue. 11/10/64 197 COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he had received several calls in regard to the improvement of National Avenue; business men on National Avenue feared they might lose Christmas business because it would be difficult to get to their places. City Manager Hess stated the City Engineer, on approval from the State, requested Council guidance as to whether the project should proceed prior to Christmas or be held in abeyance; he pointed out there could be tieups on National Avenue. The City Manager stated the City Engineer was authorized by the Council to proceed. City Manager Hess stated the job would not be finished until after Christmas but there would be continuous traffic flow on National Avenue during the improvement. (Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting.) Councilman Morgan asked that the matter be put on the Agenda for next week for a report from the City Manager. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the Chairman of the Citizens' Civic Center Bond Committee, and all Committee members and all other persons and organizations recommended by the Chairman of the Citizens' Civic Center Bond Committee and the City Manager; be presented with certificates of appreciation by the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated in the Council Minutes of 4/21/64, Page 337, he made a motion to have 1911 Acts on city streets re -petitioned before proceeding and since then the City Attorney stated petitions are not necessary. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the 1911 Acts of record be referrecl to the City Manager and City Engineer for further processing. Councilman Morgan asked if he meant the 1911 Acts which had been petitioned before and, instead of re -petitioning, we would use the old petition. Councilman Colburn asked if there were very many and why they were not carried out before. Mayor Gautereaux stated the reasons were drainage, time and lack of resources. Councilman Colburn asked how many 1911 Acts this would entail and Vice Mayor Allen said there were approximately fifteen and the priority list could be used. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. MAYOR GAUT3REAUX thanked Joe Minogue and Mrs. Doris(Ralph)Heflin for the outstanding job on the Citizens' Civic Center Bond Committee, allof the service clubs and the clergy for their support of Proposition T*W,I;without this type of dedicated service on the part of interested citizens, the Proposition would not have succeeded. Mayor Gautereaux stated we would proceed with the final drawings and plans to make the Civic Center a reality in the community, set a different growth picture for business and industry in our City and create a greater efficiency of City employees. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a list of people to be considered by the Council for appointment to the various Committees of the 701 General Plan Study Committee: General Planning Goals Committee, Mrs. Louis Guerrini; Public Facilities Committee, Mrs. Peter Huisveld; Downtown Area Study Committee,Harold Dodds; Codes & Ordinances Committee, Mr. Jerry Oliver; Visual Environment Committee, Mrs. Richard LaRue and Bruce Norman. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the appointments be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Hogue. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Planning Commissioner Ogden, stating E. L. Vaden is resigning from the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation .be accepted with regret and a certificate issued. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Mayor Gautereaux stated,with the Council's permission, he would appoint David Colvin, 3032 Plaza Boulevard, to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the resignation of C. W, Reed. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. USE DISTRICT HEARING on the application for zone change No. C-22, from R-2 to R-4-P-D, between 14th and 16th Streets on the west side of Orange Street, was held at this time. A letter of protest from Mrs. Pauline Loge was read. Mrs. Bertha Danley, 1604 Prospect Street, was present and presented a peti- tion protesting the zone change, which was read. Mr. Vanderkamp, 1601 Prospect, was present and stated he was against the zone change. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission's recommendation of October 14th the zone change be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be r y 11/10/64 7 198 closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Moved by Allen,seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be uphe1 Director of Planning stated the protests represented approximately 16% of the 41 residents within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to include in the motion the matter be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. E. L. DAVIS, Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, representing City Cab Company,was present and requested two additional temporary taxi stands be created to try to break up the radio communication of the Yellow cabs and Diamond cabs and improve his business; they hold the stands and all he can do is cruise the block, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue. City Manager Hess requested Mr. Davis contact him Thursday. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $58,542.49. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 20,327.71 Traffic Safety 10032.99 Park 2,752,16 Retirement 10,251.41 Gas Tax (186,1) 1,720,00 Trust & Agency 162,05 Drainage 1,485.89 Sewer Service 1,230.55 Civic Center 5,000,00 TOTAL $ 43,962.76 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the possible acquisition of Granger Hall as a museum his first communication to the Granger family was sent prior to the passage of Proposition 1; a reply was received but, before making a final report to the Council, he would like to reCorltact the Granger family. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OP PLANNING STOCKMAN stated, in regard to a report on number of original petitioners for Rancho Hills annexation to National City still interested, she contacted the original petitioners who advised there are questions by the majority of people out there and recommended that the City Manager and she come up with more definite information at a later date. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the matter be put on the Agenda when received. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he prepared and forwarded to each member of the Council a copy of a summary and resume of various architects suggested for the proposed Senior Citizens' building. Vice Mayor Alien stated he would not want to pick an architect just by name; he was acquainted with only three of them, one he was not; and he would like to see the person and talk to him. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Vice Mayor's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Mayor Gautereaux suggested the City Manager make a time available for the interviewing of the architects. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the City Treasurer's report in regard to request of Morris Arkeen for reduction of business license and taxes be approved and Mr, Arkeen be so notified. Councilman Colburn stated the request 11/10/64 199 was for relief because of a particular problem; he has entered into a large scale entertainment as opposed to one or two pool tables. Councilman Colburn stated possibly there should be some negotiation even if it meant re -writing the Ordinance, not to become effective immediately. Councilman Colburn suggested the maker of the motion have this referred to the City Manager for a report, to weigh the situation and come up with a better answer than the :Ordinance itself, which was not written with this type of business in mind; "he hoped this would be reconsidered and the City Manager give us a report as to what effect it might have on other businesses or what effect it might have bn our future income if we could allow anything in the way of a quantity discount. City Manager Hess stated he had studied the report and even though this is his basic or entire operation and there are other establishments in town that do have pool tables and it is not their main source of revenue, any consideration as related to this particular individual will have a chain reaction and will effect total revenue from the other establishments. Mayor Gautereaux stated the fees of $100.00 per year for annual business license plus $2.00 permonth for each of his tables are nominal. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the motion be tabled until next week and the City Manager furnish a report. Amended motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: Allen, Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS stated, in regard to the feasibility of placing utilities underground along National Avenge during the improvement of same, under- ground utilities are primarily planned for new sub -divisions and not established areas where there are existing overhead wires, etc.; and it does not seem to be practical or feasible to consider any underground facilities in the development of National Avenue, WILLIAM W. WHITE, 3406 Poe Street, San Diego, War Against Litter Committee, was present and stated Jay Sutcliffe is their local representative in this area and suggested a donation of $250.00 from the City of National City be made and another member appointed to the Committee.. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the semi-official results of Proposition"W"on the November 3rd ballot: Yes votes - 6,333, No votes - 2,639, total votes - 8,972. Registrar of Voters, Charles Sexton, will send her the certified results in two to three weeks. Joe Minogue, 1105 E. 4th Street, Chairman of the Citizens' Civic Center Bond Committee, compared the bond vote in the April election and last week's election. 4,080 more people voted in November than in April; 89.76% of this number favored the bond. Mr. Minogue stated he and his Committee were grateful for the opportunity to have served and would like to remain in Committee until the command of the people is ful- filled, keeping their promise to all those who responded to the "Win with W" campaign, Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Committee be permitted to stand. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue, CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for seven (7) police vehicles were opened in her office at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9th, and the results were as follows:McCune Motors, total to City $15,649.85; Stanley Dodge-Simca, total to City $13,369.92, City Manager Hess read a report from the Chief of Police, recommending the low bid of $13,369.92, submitted by Stanley Dodge- Simca, Inc., for seven new 1965 police vehicles be accepted and all other bids be rejected, and said he concurred with the Chief of Police. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Chief of Police and City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 8802, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PURCHASE OP POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. THE MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees' meeting of October 7th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. 11/10/64 20Q A COMMUNICATION from Director of Pub1i0 Works Biggs in regard to a proposed Ordinance adopting the 1961 Uniform, Building Code and its Appendix was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be placed on the Agenda with modifications for first reading, and the report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR OFF -SALE BEER & WINE license by Annie E. and Wayne J, HAUN, dba SPEEDEE MART #18, 3440 E. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the application be filed, Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, Absent: Hogue. APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON TRANSFER of ON -SALE BEER license by William W. GAUGH and Gale R. TRAVER, dba TRAIL'S END, 2511 Sweetwater Road, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON TRANSFER OF ON -SALE BEER license by Clifford A. and Virginia BASHORE, dba LORRAINE'S, 2618-20 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. THE MINUTES of the meeting of the San Diego County Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee of October 28th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. City Manager Hess stated it is in order for the City Council to direct the City Clerk to advise the Committee the appointments to the Committee are still standing and suggested it be a little broader in that the policy maker remain as is, Mr. Colburn, but that the Engineering and Planning Departments both be included in the Technical Department because planning is now taking a deeper role in this overall situation, Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Managert's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A COMMUNICATION from H. B. Tatum, manager.pf.Department of Motor Vehicles, Chula Vista, commending the National City Police Department and police officers Heflin, Scarpitti and Waterman, was read. Moved by Allen,seconded by Colburn, the letter be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A COMMMUNICATION from Edward B. Bodge, 1315 First Street, in praise of the 1911 Act Improvement of Laurel, Norton and First, was read. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOND by William G. Kostakos, 1823 E. 6th Street, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the refund be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:None. Absent: Hogue. A COMMUNICATION from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board in regard to three recommendations was read by Mayor Gautereaux. Mayor Gautereaux recommended Item 1,in regard to use of the Kimball Park Community Building by Senior Citizens two days a week, be referred to the City Manager for a report as to how it fits into the present use of the building. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. On Item 2, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommended in view of the fact we will have a new City Hall, which will take away park land, the property between 13th and 15th Streets, 'ast of 'ID" Avenue, be dedicated as park land. Moved by Morgan, the dedi- cation be granted. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Alien, seconded by Gautereaux, this particular property be set aside with the possibility of park use but not designated due to the fact that other things might be needed in the City and it would still have to go to the vote of the people again to get the land available for something else, Councilman Colburn stated the property should be left as it stands without designating or assigning it to anything; one of the arguments against using the site for the Civic Center was the heavy traffic and if this is true, it is not suitable for park use, Councilman Colburn said it is possible we may receive an offer from a 11/10/64 201 business that would complement the area or we might like to increase our park land at some future date; also, the 701 program might have some suggested uses. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn, Morgan. Absent: Hogue. Item 3 requested the Council to give consideration to a multi -purpose gymnasium. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the idea be given serious thought. City Manager Hess suggested this be placed on the Agenda at the next Finance Committee meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The communication from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board was ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Mayor Gautereaux suggested a report of the Council's action on the three items be forwarded to the Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board by the City Manager. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Mayor's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from the Division of Highways, stating a public hearing is scheduled by the State Division of Highways at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15th, to explain abd discuss the proposed location of Route 54. They requested the use of the El Toyon Community Hall in National City on a no -fee basis. City Manager Hess suggested this is a matter of information and it would be appropriate for Council members to be present and recommended a no -fee permit be granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue, CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from Mr, Walt4p4 owner of Walton Jeeps. The City Manager stated in our transaction with him for property located on 30th west of National Avenue, he was granted a sub- ordination clause at the time of purchase; he is now in the process of closing escrow and has asked for some specifics; he asks for a subordination in the amount of $150,000.00, total construction cost $225,000.00,indicating he is going to have a $75,000.00 capital expenditure of his own; he is only asking for official confirmation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of communication from the San Diego County Water Authority showing quantities of water on hand. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he regretted to inform the Council one of our fine employees, Mrs. Elsie Thompson, Senior Account Clerk in the City Clerk's Office, is forced to resign as her husband is being transferred to Fresno and her last working day will be December 4, 1964, The City Clerk stated Mrs. Thompson's work has been of unusually fine quality, her attendance and her diligence are very rare qualities and she would like some recognition be taken of the fact that Mrs. Thompson has been a fine employee and a credit to the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted with regret and a certificate be issued with comments on the type of work Mrs. Thompson has performed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of South Bay Irrigation District of October 6th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER HFS reported receipt of a communication from the Chula Vista Aquatic Association, stating the National City Swim Team owes a balance of $24.00 for the Chula Vista Swim Meet on September 19th and 20th, and asking that a check be forwarded to them. The City Manager stated this money was formerly handled in an account which has been impounded for the auditors to review. City Manager Hess stated we have an obligation in this regard and, pending the disposition of the monies which are in the account and which exceed $24.00, he suggested that authorization be granted by the Council to pay the $24.00 from the General Fund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's suggestion be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:None Ab sent`Hogue. 202 City Manager Hess reported in regard to the situation before us at this time, there were instances where National City employees were actually handling Swim Toam.psemberat money so they could enter into meets, etc. The City manager stated when an employee handled funds of any sort related to a public program, the money should be run through the City books; in this case, how- ever, it would not be practical. The City Manager suggested the following procedure for the consideration of the Council: (1) That the City Council name a person as a trustee to handle such monies, (2) that PRAB. rip name a trustee to handle these monies, and (3) at the meeting of 11/12/where the Swim Club Boosters and all swim enthusiasts will be present to meet their new coach, they elect a third trustee; three people will then be handling the monies and it will be apart from City funds with the following stipul- ations: the trustees would have the authority to handle the monies of some swimmers and would eliminate the practice of city employees of handling these monies; their requirement would be to collect the monies from the swimmers or parents, make certain that the monies were paid at the meets and submit to the City in duplicate each month a financial statement; one copy of the statement would be a permanent record in the City and the other sent directly to our auditors. The City Manager stated this will allow the coach and other individuals involved in the swim program complete use of time for their designated tasks and relieve them of the responsibility of accounting for funds, collection of same, etc.; if the recommendation is approved, the City Manager will make the necessary announcement at the meeting for swim enthus- iasts on November 12th, will notify PRAB of the action and suggested the Council select the third trustee at the next meeting. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approv`ounclman ..Hogue arrived and took his place at the meeting') Carried, by the.fol 'ng' vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.' Abstaining: Hogue. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the receipt of a verified claim from Edward F. Arregui and Elvira A. Arregui, 3140 E. 2nd, in the amount of $577.97 and suggested it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Clerk's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney Carstens reported receipt of an advance copy of the claim from the City Clerk;the Arreguis were assessed for two parcels of land, both for identical amounts of $577.97. The City Attorney stated the $577.97 they are claiming is equal to one of the assessments;they claim they should have been assessed only once rather than for each of the two separate parcels of property. The City Attorney stated this basically involves an assessment and the proper procedure to be followed by these people would be under the 1911 Act, which provides for filing suit within specified time limits, The City Attorney recommended their claim be denied; there is no provision for the Council to recognize a claim such as this or to pay it when it involved a 1911 Act. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation for denial of the claim be approved and the Arreguis be notified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Annual Financial Report for the City of San Diego Sewerage Utility, which will be on file in her office; also, on file in her office is a copy of the Unified Port District Code, which includes all of their Ordinances and which have been brought up to date. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported each member of the Council was given a rough draft of a presentation to the Assembly Interim Committee on Municipal and County Government. Mrs. Stockman recommended the Council look over the presentation and if they approve, request the City Attorney to draft a Resolution supporting it. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the following meetings of Committees for the General Plan would be held: Downtown Area Committee & Downtown Area Study Committee5:30 P.M.,November 16th in the Court Room; Transportation and Circulation Committee-7:30 P,M., November 16th in the Court Room; Agriculture, Commerce and Industry Committee -Planning Department-7:30 P.M.,November 16th4 11/10/64 203, Navy Committee-7:30 P. M.., November 17th in the Planning Department; General Planning Goals Committee-7:30 P.M., November 18th in the Planning. Department, Visual Environment Committee-7:30 P.M., November 18th in the Court Room; Downtown Area Study Committee-12;00 noon November 19th at MoDini*s Restaurant; Codes & Ordinances Committee-7:30 P.M., November 19th in the Planning Department. the VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he had attended one of/Pop Warner's football games last Saturday and we need a little more publicity for these people next year. COUNCILMAN HOGUE reported that during the campaign period inoperable auto- mobiles were distributed around town and he was asked why it was allowed. Councilman Hogue stated Ordinance 962 allows one inoperative vehicle on private property; he felt an Amendment should be added to the Ordinance, which would prohibit this happening again. Councilman Hogue stated he would like a report from the City Manager in regard to the possibility of adding an Amendment to the Ordinance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be referred to the Director of Planning for a possible recom- mendation in the near future. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alleh, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Gautereaux. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:28 p.m. OR, CITY/ OF NAfi91" ATT ST: CITY CLERK CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/10/64