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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 11-24 CC MIN211 National City, California, November 24, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was caller to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Baeder, Bailey, 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 the Reverend R. D. Richardson, South Bay Bible Community Church. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17th be approved with the following correction: Resolution No. 8804. "carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colrn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None." Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8806, "RESOLUTION OF COMMMENDATION" (American Legion Post 255 and VFW Post 4630 of National City) 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8807, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING COMMUNICATION FROM DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TO THE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY INTERIM COMMITTEE ON MUNI- CIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT" was read. Moved by Allen, Seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. a Resolution granting Commercial Planned Development permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 1077 (Standard Oil Company) was presented. City Attorney Carstens suggested the Resolution be read by title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote.. RESOLUTION NO. 8808, "RESOLUTION GRANTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (Standard Oil Company) Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8809, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Roger Greenway)" was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted.. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux presented Roger Greenway with an award for his exemplary achieve- ments. Mayor Gautereaux welcomed the official hostesses of the City of National City who were present: Mrs. Thomas Baker, Mrs. N. S. Biggs, Mrs. Charles J. Hess, Mrs. Luther Reid, Mrs. Henry Wilson and Mrs. Verne Wolfe. The Mayor pre- sented Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Reid with "keys to the City." The Mayor com- mended Mrs. Wilson for her 24 years of service on the Library Board of Trustees. RESOLUTION NO. 8810 "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PORT COMMISSIONER TO THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (Loretta Ruehle)" was read. Mayor Gautereaux stated, with the Council's permission and approval, he would re -appoint Mr. Ruehle to the Unified Port Commissj.on. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted and the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit`: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO, 8811, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY" (Bahia Vista Development Corporation) was read. Moved by:Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 11/24/64 212 ORDINANCE NO. , an Ordinance adopting the Uniform wilding Code, 1961 edition, was presented for the first reading, City Attorney Carstens sug- gested the Ordinance be read by title only. Mover4 by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the first reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be read by title only. Carried, by unanimous vote. E9NO/NARCE NO. , *AN MD/NA? OP THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1961 EDITION AND THE APPENDIX THERETO, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF: DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 540, 905, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordi- nance of the City of National City (Tompkins) was presented for the second reading. City Attorney Carstens suggested the Ordinance be read by title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the second reading of the Ordi- nance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1107, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Tompkins), Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a notice of public hearing from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, on the matter of a fixed bridge across San Diego Bay, on Monday, December 7th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Con- course; all interested parties are invited to appear and express their views but all facts and arguments should be submitted in writing; the record of the hearing will be forwarded to the Department of the Army for consideration. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he was requested by the Industrial Indemnity Company to return the original insurance policy on property purchased by Lamdon Limited Investments (Cal -Maid Furniture), which should have been for- warded to the lender; the original policy has been documented and filed and we have been requested to exchange the original for a copy of same. City Attorney Carstens stated it would require Council action and recommended the City Clerk be authorized to compare the copy submitted with the original and, if a true copy, she be allowed to file the copy and return the original to the insurance company. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attor- ney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the trial held in Municipal Court„ San Diego, last week (Giacalone vs City of National City, et al) the City was represented by the Insurance Company and the City Attorney's office; the re- sult was a unanimous verdict in favor of the City;City Attorney Carstens stated there was expense to the City in this regard, for services rendered prior to the time his office was under contract to the City. The City Attor- ney stated in the argument to the Court, it was their position the City was entitled to reimbursement for all legal expenses and attorney's fees and the Court awarded a judgement in our favor; the City will receive between $600.00 and $700.00. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated in regard to the planting of trees in the parkways, a subject brought up many times by citizens and the Chamber of Commerce, he felt it was a good way to improve the curb lines of our City in the areas that can have trees; the City Manager had advised that the trees can be"pur- chased at a certain price and certain size and installed in certain areas; there are certain areas where it would be more important to start the tree planting program than in other areas. Councilman Colburn said with all this in mind and with the support of the Park Department and the City Manager's office, he would favor planting trees. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, a study be made by the City Manager and a report made as to possibly one or two feasible ways to start a tree planting program that would beautify the City. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/24/64 213 COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he was informed the boy who lives at 2928 E. loth Street had been in Court and the Judge stated the City's anti -noise ordinance was unconstitutional. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager check into this problem and see if it has been ruled that way and bring back a report, Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney Carstens stated Judge Menard did rule a particular section of the Ordinance was invalid, not neces- sarily unconstitutional; where the State has enacted regulatory legislation local Ordinances were preempted. The City Attorney stated after Judge Menard's decision the City Attorney's office requested the District Attorney to determine whether or not they would bring action under the State Penal Code and received an affirmative reply. City Attorney Carstens informed Councilman Morgan the matter would be handled by the District Attorney, there will be an investigation and, if necessary, prosecution. Mayor Gautereaux stated this is a matter that could be placed in the hands of Assemblyman Donovan, requesting him to bring it before the legislature and the Mayor is on the Home Rule Committee of :.the League of California Cities and the sole purpose of this Committee is to deal with the problem of State preemp- tion. Vice Mayor Allen asked if one section of the Ordinance was preempted by the State, does it mean the other portions of the Ordinances are valid until such time they are challenged. City Attorney Carstens stated there was only one facet involved in this case, which is all the Court ruled on; an ordinance is valid until determined otherwise by Court; and the ordinance in its entirety was not preempted. Mayor Gautereaux recommended, pursuant to. Mr. Carstens' information as to the willingness of the District Attorney to file under the State law, this procedure take place. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. the COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated in regard to/question on sale of land by a munici- pality asked by Assemblyman Donovan of the Office of the Legislative Counsel, Sacramento; the answer led him to believe that National City had been doing a good job, and asked if the copy of the letter could be made available to the public. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the copy of letter from the State of California Legislative Counsel to Assemblyman Richard J. Donovan be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Morgan stated he didn't agree the Council had been doing a good job; he thought in some of the cases the property had been a gift. Councilman Colburn stated each sale is an individ- ual sale but he favored all future land sales being based on the greatest benefit to the City on a long term basis and not an immediate short term profit. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the Council's approval, he would appoint the following people to serve on the Navy Committee for the development of a Comprehensive General Plan for National City: Troy McKinny and Barbara Roseland; and transfer of Andy Ashcraft from the Visual Environment Committee to the Downtown Area Committee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the appointments and transfer be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated that he had attended several of the Committee meetings for the General Plan, that the attendance of citizens was nil; he was the only one present other than the members. Mr. Alsdorf suggested a meeting or two be held in the Community Building and the people of National City invited to attend and give their ideas. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of Mr. Alsdorf be referred to the City Planner for consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Alsdorf again brought up the matter of tumbleweeds in the City and suggested the weeds be removed, especially on 22nd between "J" and "K". Mr. Alsdorf also stated the sign at 21st and Highland advertising Chula Vista was to be removed but the sign is still up. Mr. Alsdorf stated, he would like to be able to have his trash collected in the alley. Mr. Alsdprf stated he had been asked about a month ago to take out an olive tree that belonged on his property and he didn't see fit to do it and suggested a 3 foot .extension of a patio roof in the alley between 21st and 22nd be removed so trucks can get through, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager report oni the trees in the area. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/24/64 214 CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to curb and stand for sign at 18th and Highland, the curbing or wall referred to is on the southeast corner of 18th and Highland and does not' encroach on the public right-of-way; the sidewalk has been widened to the 'property line in this area=and does not have the usual 2 foot clearance and, for that reason, would give the appearance that it was encroaching. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to meeting with Chula Vista representa- tives to discuss route of Highway 54, they advise they will be available to meet with us (Councilman Colburn, Vice Mayor Alien, City Engineer Foster, and if possible, Director of Planning Stockman) on December 3, 1964, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Manager's office.. Vice Mayor Allen stated if any councilman had a recommendation he would like to pass on to him, he would be very glad to listen to it. Councilman Morgan stated he would recommend the route go down the middle, that we stick with the middle. Councilman Hogue stated it would be advantageous to. Chula Vista and National City to run a lane on each side and channel the river through the middle of the freeway. Mayor Gautereaux stated the important fact here is the previous policy of the Council adopted by Resolution; that he had the opportunity of meeting with Mr. Bates, Director, Unified Port District., which is included in this same problem, relative to the master planning of the two terminals at the extreme west end. The Mayor stated the Port District does not want to change the location of these two terminals or the alignment of the flood control channel and since the proposed routing of this State Highway 54 does not conform to the Resolutions adopted by the two cities (Chula Vista and National City) and supported by the Unified Port District, the Mayor recommended the hearing scheduled by the State be postponed until such time as this matter can be resolved (as a result of the meeting) and we re-emphasize our policy of putting this route exactly through the center of the valley. Mayor Gautereaux said once the hearing is held, the State will then make their decision but if we ask them to delay the hearing and reaffirm our position it would be advantageous. The Vice Mayor stated it would not be necessary to delay it if we arrive at a conclusion at the meet- ing. Councilman Morgan stated, if necessary, we could ask next week, there would be time. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to drainage on 2nd Street east of Palm Avenue, investigation revealed the drainage in this particular area is under - designed and poorly constructed and this deficiency is presently No. 8 on our drainage priority list; prior to working on thimriaest,ctmeletesr seven projects totaling some $180,000.00 anticipated expenailures'ana Bepenaing on the rate of spending on the other drainage projects and/or the receipt of new monies into the Drainage Fund, the drainage at 2nd Street could be handled during the latter part of the fiscal year 1965-66 or the first part of fiscal year 19F6-67. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to erosion of bank at Tenth Street and Paradise Drive, Paradise Drive coming from 8th Street southerly turns into a "U"-shaped street and the western leg of the "U" is no doubt the one referred to by Mr. Morgan; th s,,,Porti.on of the street has been graded since last week. The City Manager stated�rutes ein the street some overhanging portions of de- composed granite, which because of the eroded condition, could become a hazard and these will be removed. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the 1911 Act Improvement "J", "K", 21st and 23rd, were opened in her office at 3:00 p.m, yesterday as follows: Daley Corporation, $70,932.84; V. R.Dennis Construction Company, $69,694.16; Kenneth H. Golden Company, $64,688.07; Griffith Company, $65,626.52; Sim J. Harris Company, $67,473.40; R. E. Hazard Contracting Company, $62,965.76. City Manager Hess read a recommendation from the Engineering Department, R. E. Hazard Contracting Company, low bidder, be awarded the contract and all other bids be rejected, Moved by Morgan„ seconded by Hogue, the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays; None. 11/24/64 215 RESOLUTION NO. 8812, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ("J" Avenue, "K" Avenue, 21st Street and 23rd Street, Assessment District No. 139) was read. Moved -by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow-. ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. of November 5th THE MINUTES of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board/were presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be filed. Councilman Morgan asked consideration be given the recommendation the property between 13th and 15th east of "D"/be dedicated as park land. Mayor Gautereaux stated this was con+• sidered by the Council previously. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. COMMUNICATION from Assemblyman Richard J. Donovan offering to meet with the Mayor and Councilmen was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the. City Manager set up a date for this meeting and the councilmen make themselves available. Carried by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES. of the regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission on November 18th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Allen stated he noticed new officers were elected, Mr. McGrath as Chairman and Mr. Camacho nominated by Mr, McGrath as his Vice -Chairman, and he wished to congratulate these two gentlemen on this selection. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to sale of property to the Alco Fence Com- pany, adjacent to the parking lot at the public works facility, the escrow is closed and we have received a check in the amount of $100834.60 as well as additional documents from the escrow company. The City Manager suggested the time note be held by the City Clerk since after the note is retired, it will have to be returned to the Alco people. City Manager Hess suggested that the check be deposited with the City Treasurer in our Civic Center funds. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's suggestions be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from the National City Quarter-. back Club, requesting use of the Community Building on December 1st at 7:00 p.m. to show a film of highlights of Su -High football games for the past season; there will be a small charge for admission, to be used in furtherance of the Quarterback Club's activities. The City Manager suggested they be given a waiver on the rental fee of the building. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a.IatterH from the Seventh Day Adven- tist Church requesting permission to engage in their church's annual in gathering solicitation program, beginning shortly after Thanksgiving and finishing about January 15th, as they have done in the past. The City Mana- ger suggested that permission be granted again this year. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to request of E. L. Davis, City Cab Company, for additional cab stands in downtown National City, the Chief of Police and the City Manager make a study; at the present time there are only two cab stands located downtown, one is located on National Avenue just north of 8th Street on the west side of the street, a permanent cab stand, and the other is located on 8th on the south side of the street. The City Manager and Chief of Police propose the following: on the northeast corner of National and 8th two permanent cab stands be established in front of the U,S. National Bank, these to be full time permanent cab stands; on 8th Street, on the south side of the street, approximately midway between National and Roosevelt, a temporary cab stand (from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) be established and one almost directly north be established on 8th Street and around the corner on 11/24/64 216 7th Street at Roosevelt(on the south side of 7th Street)three additional tem- porary cab stands be established. The City Manager said five stands would be operative from 7:00 per:. until 6.00 a.m, and would ,Yelp alleviate the con- gestion of taxi cabs in the downtown area; during the'day these stations would be available to the public for parking. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation* the City Manager and the Chief of Police be ap- proved. Vice Mayor Allen asked if the stands would be assigned to Cab Com- paYies and was informed none would be designated for any cab company. Council- man Colburn asked how the temporary cab stands would be marked; the City Mana- ger stated they would be identified by signs, Councilman Colburn asked if the businessmen in that area had been contacted. City Manager Hess stated they had been; those who could be contacted were contacted and only one is opposed. Councilman Colburn asked if this would be by Resolution or Ordinance and mas informed by the City Manager that this would be set up by the Chief of -Police, by virtue of a recent Ordinance there will be a Resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated, pursuant to our contract with the architect for the Civic Center, we have received the necessary soil investigation and have pro- vided it to him, The City Manager stated the cost was $1,900.00 and sug- gested it be paid out of the Civic Center Fund. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's' recommendation be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to•.wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he inadvertently provided the Council with incorrect information; the interviews with the architects for the proposed senior citi- aen's building will be tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the city.Manager's office. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of a recommendation from the Traffic Safety Committee, to install traffic signals at Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue, urging the City Council to adopt the original plan as submitted on December 4, 1963, as it is safer, less costly and could be put into effect sooner than any other plan submitted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Councilman Morgan stated he felt the matter should be put on the Agenda; when we voted to go ahead with a more expensive light, the people in the area were notified; now six or eight months later it is brought up again and to go ahead and pass it without even notifying the people in the area was not proper. Councilman Hogue statedsince the Council's decision, Paradise Drive has been opened up so the people Could have an exit in addition to 12th Street; they could go down Paradise'Drive onto Plaza Boulevard. Councilman Hogue stated the in- stallation should be done with the Christmas holidays coming and the increased traffic at the Plaza. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Council approved the in. stallation of a five -way signal and ordered the City Manager to proceed with the work relevant to the appropriations available; and questioned why the Traffic Safety Committee saw fit to bring the matter back to the Council as the matter was resolved. The Mayor stated if there was anything to consider at this time, it was when would we have enough money to continue with the program authorized previously by the Council. Vice Mayor Alien stated it will cost over $10,000.00 more just to place an additional light plus the money involved in the acquisition of land to widen 12th Street for a two-way street. Vice Mayor Allen said this property is adjacent to and comparable to property in the area sold for commercial purposes. The Rev. R. D. Richardson, 1220 "O" Avenue, was present and stated a few months back the City Council acted to put the proper light there; about two months ago the City Manager and Mr. Foster invited him down for a conference with them; he agreed to go out and once again contact the interested people in that area and he did not find one person who would think the proposal made by the Traffic Safety Committee would be acceptable; all the facts that made this worthy of the Council's consideration a few months back still exist and there is no logical reason why the Council's decision should be reversed. The Rev. Richardson requested the Council give serious consideration to the matter before reversing their previous decision. 'Councilman Colburn stated he felt that something else could be 'done besides spending a Int of money for a street light to make a 5-way street"intersection; he stated he would favor having it on the Agenda. 11/24/64 217 Mayor Gautereaux inquired if it seemed to have become critical and imperative because of accidents; if so the project should take top priority and there be no further capital expenditures until this signal -is installed; it would be in order to table the matter if the Council so desired. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue. Nays: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we proceed with the signal as originally decided and that we determine immediately when this project can be accomplished. Vice Mayor Allen asked the City Manager for a possible pro- jected date when we would have sufficient funds to start the project and ac- quire property. City Manager Hess stated we would probably have funds by March, 1965, for the $16,000.00 capital outlay for the light installation; the acquisition of the land on 12th Street is an unknown quantity; we don't know how much this land will cost,. whether or not we can obtain it through negotiation and if'we are not able to negotiate, the property will have to be condemned; it might be several months longer before we would have adequate funds for not only the installation but acquisition of right-of-way. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Alien, Hogue. Moved by Hogue, the amount needed for this 5-way light be removed from the land sale monies in the Civic Center Fund and the light be immediately put into effect. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Morgan stated directional lines painted on the road would help. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of a certificate of insurance for the SOUTH BAY AMBULANCE COMPANY, DBA Bay Cities Ambulance Company, which was ap- proved by his office and the City Attorney. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Registrar of Voters' certificate of mailing of sample ballots and polling place cards and true copy of official ballot, which would be on file in her office. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the following meetings for the Compre- hensive General Plan: Monday, November 30th, Downtown Area Committee at 5:30 p.m. in the Court Room, Transportation and Circulation Committee at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room, the Agriculture, Commerce and Industry Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Department; Tuesday, December 1st, Navy Committee and Public Facilities at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Department; Wednesday, Decem- ber 2nd, General Planning Goals Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Depart- ment and the Visual Environment Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Court Room; Thursday, December 3rd, Downtown Area Study Committee at 12:00 noon at McDini's, Codes and Ordinances Committee and Housing Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Court Room. Director of Planning Stockman stated when the work of the Committees has progressed they will try to hold meetings in the Community Buildings and get more citizens to attend. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated the entrance to the eastern part of Las Palmas Park is to be improved and he would like to see a western entrance off of Palm created. Vice Mayor Allen asked if an area at the bottom of the slope could be used for parking or if it is all contained within the golf course. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Allen, the matter be referred to the City Manager for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX expressed his wish for the richest of Thanksgiving blessings to the people of National City. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 9:16 p.m. ATTEST: -- z CITY CLERK r �MlYOR, CITY NATIONAL CITY, CAL FORNIA 11/24/64