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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 02-18 CC MIN262 National City, California, February.18, 1964 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Ruehle, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, fol- lowed with invocation by the Rev. H. E. Lidstrand, Assembly of God Church. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of February llth be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8589, "RESOLUTION CHANGING NAME OF STREET BETWEEN 4TH AND 8TH STREETS FROM SANITARIUM AVENUE TO EUCLID AVENUE", was read, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8590, "RESOLUTION AAUTHORIZING WRITE-OFF AND CLOSING OUT OF SANITATION ACCOUNTS", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8591, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (17th Street from "J" Avenue to "L" Avenue)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. ,Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8592, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (12th Street "D" Avenue to "E" Avenue and "E" Avenue from 12th Street Northerly)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated there are two ordinances for second reading and adoption, both approving annexations. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the second reading of the ordinances be waived and they be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None., ORDINANCE NO. 1092, "AN ORDINANCE APeROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'PROCTOR ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 2/18/64 263 ORDINANCE NO. 1093, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'RIDGEWAY ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the sewer transportation agreement referred to him appears to be in proper form and has been referred back to the City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated advertisements for bid for two pieces of City owned property (the SW corner and the NW corner of 30th Street and National Avenue) have been prepared and are similar in format to that used in previous land sales; written bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk and the sale is to be contingent on construction beginning within 180 days. JAMES P. PELTIER, Castle Rambler, Chula Vista, was present and stated he and his partner have made an offer of $30,100 for the SW corner of 30th and National. He stated Castle Rambler has thirty emp- loyees, has a sales tax revenue potential of $22,500. If they purchase the land, they plan to make improvements of from $90,000 to $110,000 and will spend $4,000 to $5,000 a month advertising, Mr. Peltier stated Castle Rambler is not in a position to buck land speculators and will withdraw the $30,100 offer; but if the Council will agree to a negoti- ated sale rather than go to bid he has in haad a certified check from Bank of America for $33,100 which will be their final, offer for the property. DONALD K. McCREDIE, 69 E. Palomar Drive, Chula Vista, partner of Mr. Peltier, was present and urged the Council to accept the $33,100 offer. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the advertising be postponed until after discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked if it would be in order to call a meeting of the Real Estate Committee on this subject. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the motion to go to bid be rescinded and we sell directly to the persons who negotiated with us and on the terms offered to us tonight, construction to start 180 days from close of escrow. Councilman Colburn stated he thinks it should go back to the Real Estate Committee and after hearing what the different developers would offer make a choice, GEORGE GOODMAN, 584 "F" Street, Chula Vista, was present and stated he does not think the best thing for the City can be determined by choosing the first people who applied to purchase the property. EDWARD M. CRANZ, 1606 N. Laurel, Los Angeles, was present and stated he was not able to participate in the bid last May, but is interested in obtaining the land for development for 51 year lease to two automobile agencies for $461,000; 40 to 50 people to be employed immediately. He displayed pictures of a shopping center he is developing at 54th and Euclid with the money he would have spent on the National City 2/18/64 264 land last May. Mr. Cranz stated he would like to negotiate directly. Don McCredie stated they are not talking about pie in the sky but about moving a successful franchise from Chula Vista to National City. Mayor Gautereaux asked if Mr. McCredie and Mr.. Peltier would be opposed to meeting with the Real Estate Committee tomorrow. Mr. McCredie stated he is not opposed to it, but would like to have a decision tonight. Mr. Peltier stated the $33,100 offer represents a 10% increase over the ori- ginal offer and time is money to him; he wants to know if he is going to get it or forget about it. Mayor Gautereaux stated he is against the (" motion; where more than one person is interested in purchase of the land it is to the best interest of the City to let it go to bid. Councilman Morgan called a meeting of the Real Estate Committee for 10:00 a.m. Wed, nesday, February 19th in the City Manager's office. Mr. Peltier stated this is the extent of what they will offer; he stated he will not attend the meeting, but if the City wants to consent to his offer it will remain open until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Real Estate Committee is a recommending body only and cannot make the final decision. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second to the motion. Coun- cilman Hart seconded the motion. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart. Nays: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Coun- cilman Morgan stated we should advertise this for negotiated sale; not bid, and give everybody a chance to come in with a proposal; and stated a meeting of the Real Estate Committee could be called for 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 24th. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would not attend, he would wait for the recommendation of the Committee and vote against it like everyone else does. Mr. Peltier and Mr. McCredie withdrew their offer and left the meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to go into escrow on the property approved by the Council last week to Cal -Made Furniture. City Manager Hess stated Mr. Calfagna offered today to purchase two acres instead of one and a half acres and the price be $40,000 not $30,000; Vice Mayor Allen stated he would include this in the motion; seconded by Colburn. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, we proceed under the format for advertising for bids in regard to the questions the City Attorney was asking before the discussion on the sale of the corner of 30th and N*tiona: Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Allen. Councilman Morgan cancelled the meeting of the Real Estate Committee on Monday, CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the advertisement is similar to the advertising on previous prop- erty except the sale is contingent upon construction starting within 180 2/18/64 265 days from close of escrow. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the date of sale be March 1Oth. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to rescind the motion directing the Planning Commission to change the zone from M-3 to C Zone as we may have a pur- chaser who will not want a C Zone. Director of Planning Stockman recom- mended it be taken to the Planning Commission for an interpretation as they may find an automobile agency a compatible use in an M-3 Zone. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recom- mendation of the Director of Planning be approved and a report be brought [ back to the Council and the advertising format say "industrial or commer- cial" property. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the usual escrow expenses be exercised on our land for sale. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux inquired how the clause requiring construction begin within 180 days may be enforced. City Att- orney Carstens stated there can be a forfeiture clause. Mayor Gautereaux asked if the City would have to hold funds from the sale in impound for a 180 day period in this event. City Attorney Carstens stated it is possible the funds would not be returnable under a struct forfeiture clause. Moved by Allen, a performance bond be put up by the builder at the time of construction. Mr. Cranz stated it might be possible circum- stances would prevent start of construction within the period and if the strict forfeiture clause were to be included he would not be able to make an offer. City Attorney Carstens stated the SW corner of 30th and National has been disposed of and asked if the Council wished to go to bid on it. Mayor Gautereaux stated it is their intention to go to bid with a $25,000 minimum and everything else would be the same. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the City Manager asked him to review the form of notice to bidders for five vehicles and it appears proper in form and sets the 23rd of March, 3:00 p.m., as the date for accepting sealed bids, and recommended it be referred to the City Clerk for publication. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he received a notice from the League of California Cities announcing a City Attorney's Convention on April is 2, and 3, 1964, and requested permission andauthorization to attend on a no -fee basis with expenses only to be paid by the City. Moved by Allen, y seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be authorized to attend. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to possible withdrawal of an individual from the Spring Valley Sewer District, it is possible by petition to the County Board of Supervisors; it is not easy to do, but 2/18/64 266 is possible. Vice Mayor Allen asked if they could withdraw from the Spring Valley District and hook on to our system without paying a double fee. The City Attorney said this is right. HAROLD C,FLBER, 160 Ashdale Place, Los Angeles, was present and stated he owns the SW corner of 8th Street and "B't Avenue and intends to build a restaurant. He plans to apply for an on -sale beer license and was advised to see if the Council would be in opposition to it before he made appli- cation. He stated he originally planned to open a billiard parlor and applied for an on -sale beer license and it was denied. He displayed a projection of the building he planned to erect and stated he plans to move to National City and make his main office here and open other simi- lar restaurants in Southern California. The restaurant is to be a hof- brau, cost about $60,000, 50' by 50t in size and would have large parking area. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Council's main objection to his ori- ginal plan was teen aged boys would be in the billiard parlor and in close proximity to the beer bar and he would not be inclined to oppose the present plan. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated this would mean having a beer bar 250 feet from the Methodist Church and he would protest it. Robert Fawcett, 2710 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach, the broker who sold the property to Mr. Gelber, was present and showed a magazine story about the "Plush Horse", another restaurant operated by Mr. Gelber and stated the same architect who designed it and the Plaza Bowl designed the proposed hofbrau. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Manager when the shuffleboard court for senior citizens and the parking lot would be completed. City Manager - Hess stated both would be complete before the summer season. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated when the wage survey was voted on he was under the impression the 2 wage increase .would be Qran$Qd at the stall the fiscal year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to pay the 22% wage increase. Vice Mayor Allen requested the City Manager to read the sec- tion in regard to the increase in the letter accompanying the survey. Mayor Gautereaux stated the matter of a wage increase was referred to the Finance Committee two weeks ago and would be under consideration at the March 10th meeting. City Manager Hess read the section of the letter pertaining to the 2 increase. Councilman Colburn asked what a 2 increase would amount to for a one year period. The City Manager stated it would be approximately $40,000; during the period since Christmas to date the City's finances have been such that we will probably be in posi- tion to make a raise of this sort. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Gaut'Qreauxr i Ulays: Ades`' Colburu•. Mayor Gautereaux stated he intended to vote "no" and asked for roll call. Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Nays: Alien, Colburn,. Gautereaux.. COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported in regard to a meeting of the San Diego Mass Transit Committee San Diego is going ahead with a study of the mass transi 2/18/64 267 problem and are submitting a request for 2/3 matching funds from the Federal Government. Public hearings will be held at the conclusion of the study. The committee will not meet again until after the study is completed. No financial assistance has been requested from other cities. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported he was honored to attend the ground breaking ceremonies at Paradise Valley Hospital this morning; the new 200 bed hos- pital will be a tremendous asset to the Community. PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee was presented: $55,891.92. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayest Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS audited by the Finance Committee were presented and City Clerk Stratton requested the Capital Outlay Payment in the amount of $4,757.79 be deleted from the bills. General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Drainage Sewer Service Total $ 33,262.95 2,221.86 460.29 5,202.98 14,270.59 1,115.60 $ 56,534.27 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes-1 Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to a mutual aid agreement between Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District and the City of National City Department, there are several ways to effect a pact; standard form ments with other municipalities are in effect now and requested it Fire agree - be held over until next week for further consideration. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PETITION for street improvement on Thelma Way was presented together with the recommendation of City Engineer Foster the petition be held in file until legally dedicated access to Thelma Way has been presented to the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer's recommen- dation be approved and the petitioners notified and a copy of the map sent to them. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Mrs. Gerald Manley, 2214 "K" Avenue, regarding street improvements in the area was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote: COMMUNICATIONS from Altrusa Club and from Annetta James in support of the addition to the Library facility were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. 2/18/64 268 MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees meeting of February 5th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. APPLICATION for person to person transfer of on -sale general beverage license for Stephen G. Niotta, dba Clyde's, 816-820 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a revised certificate of insurance for City Cab Company was received and appears to be in proper form and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the South Bay YMCA has requested the use of the Olivewood Gymnasium on February 20th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and on February 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 for basketball play-offs. The dates are not in conflict and the City Manager recommended they be allowed to use the gymnasium on a no -fee basis. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, bythe following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None CITY MANAGER HESS reported the gasoline purchased by the City of National City is purchased on the same bid as San Diego County; this year's bid is slightly less than last year. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from John Gilmore, Manager South Bay Plaza, in regard to a forthcoming promotion April 2, 3, and 4, to be known as a "Circus of Values". They plan to have a free kiddie circus. A waiver of bond and business license fee is requested as there is no admission charge and is a sales promotion. The City Mana- ger recommended favorable consideration be given the requests. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation ba approved Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Ray Holmes, Chairman of the 17th Annual Maytime Band Review, has requested free use of the Kimball Park Community Build- ing for the Miss Majorette Contest on April l8th and on Maytime Band Day May 2nd for a luncheon for the dignataries and the police reserve offi- cers who help with the review and for Kimball Park Bowl for the awarding ceremonies. There are no conflicts in the use of City Manager recommended the request be granted. onded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation the facilities and the Moved by Morgan, sec - be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS resorted receipt of a. communication from the After Committee of Sweetwater Union High School, sponsored by the PTA, for Prosy 2/13/64 269 no -fee use of the Community Building following the prom on May 9th for dancing and breakfast. City Manager Hess stated the date is available and recommended the request be granted.. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported Les Shons, girls service club, requested a no -fee permit for bake sales February 29th and March 14th. He indicated no permit was required, and asked for ratification of his action. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's action be ratified. Vice Mayor Allen stated the girls are raising money to help pay the costs of an operation for a baby now hospitalized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Mr. Rice of Paradise Valley Hospital in regard to Resolution No. 8570 authorizing the trailer park. One of the requisites was the widening of 7th Street; they now request consideration be given to dedication and immediate wid- ening of 7th Street and they be allowed to do this in about three years because of the obligations of the new building. The City Manager recom- mended favorable consideration be given to the- request and the details for a new resolution be prepared by the City Manager, Director of Plan- ning and City Engineer to be brought back to the Council for approval. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS announced the meeting in regard to the agreement exist- ing between the City, California Water and Telephone Company and South Bay Irrigation District will be on Monday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. in the office of the South Bay Irrigation District. CITY CLERK STRATTON asked in what papers the advertising of sale of property is to be published. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the advertising be placed in the National City Star -News, the San Diego Union and the Tribune. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of statements from John- A. Brand for extra services and work in connection with the metering stations ($357.F15, $1,035.17, $1,085.58) and recommended they be referred to the City Mana— ger, City Engineer, City Attorney, and Director of Public Works for accur- acy of claims. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation, of the City Clerk be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from William C. Brattmiller, Principal, Granger Junior High School acknowledging receipt of a copy of 2/18/64 270 the letter from Mrs. Bernal to the City Council in regard to smoking by teen agers. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission stating their February 3rd decision the proposed annexations to the City of National City (Granger No. 2, Shelby Drive No. 2, Granger No. 3, Rae Place, Shelby Drive No. 3, Shelby Drive No. 4, Shelby Drive No. 5, Gwynne, Chaffee, Chaffee No. 3, Gwynne No. 2, and Chaffee No. 2 Annexations) are approved on condition that the annexations be enlarged to include all of the remaining portion of the Lincoln Acres area as pro- posed for annexation to National City on July 30, 1963. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the Director of Planning. Vice Mayor Allen asked if any of the annexations named was the one we lost. Director of Planning Stockman stated Granger No. 2 was lost and is included. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication from the Continental Insur- ance Company, bonding company for John A. Brand, requesting no funds be released to John A. Brand until authorized by them and referred it to the City Manager and City Attorney, and requested ratification of her action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of certificates of publication of Ordinance No. 1090 and Award of Contract to the Griffith Company. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated the Resolution directing notice of filing of assessment and time of hearing thereon for the improvement of 12th Street, "D" to "E" Avenue and "E" Avenue from 12th Street northerly is to be pub- lished no later than February 23rd and she would have to go to Chula Vista to read the proof and requested the publication be made a week later. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the request be granted. Mayor Gautereaux stated we are all inconvenienced at one time or another. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported in regard to the billboards on the freeways, Senate Bill 26 prohibits outdoor advertising along the right of way of any interstate highway or state highway except directional or other official signs or notices required or authorized for orientation, information or of specific interest; it further prohibits outdoor adver- tising within 800 feet of the edge of right of way of any portion of any interstate highway or state highway except signs advertising the sale or lease of the property on which they are located, signs designating the name of the owner or occupant of the premises of identifying such premises 2/18/64 271 signs or devices °resenting orientation information or of specific inter- est to the motoring public, or land zoned industrial or commercial at the specific date, permit to be obtained issued by the State Director or his authorized agent for a period of one year, subject to renewal. The Direc- tor of Planning stated the legislation compares with the ordinance under consideration for control of outdoor advertising along freeways. The City does not collect a fee for outdoor signs along freeways at the present time and feels it might become controversial and a hardship. The Director of Planning stated she will present a statement to the Committee on Nat- ural Resources in support of their position with control left to local jurisdiction. She requested if the Council is in gccord with her think- ing the City Attorney assist her in preparation of the statement. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unani- mous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated a petition for annexation under unin- habited territory act of 1939 for the Shelby Drive No. 2 Annexation, with the Boundary Commission's approval of the boundary as definite and cer- tain. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Director of Planning Stockman stated it should be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Motion and second withdrawn by Allen and Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT of the City Treasurer for the period ending January 31, 1964, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported Donald Bradford, Bureau of Economic Readjustment of the Defense Department, contacted him in regard to property under the jurisdiction of the llth Naval District. Mr. Bradford is surveying the economic impact caused by closing of the Naval Repair Facility and the land between 8th and Division Streets and Roosevelt Avenue and the Freeway to determine whether or not the land may revert to National City. The Mayor said the outlook appears optimistic for possibly over 100 acres reverting to the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:06 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 2/18/64