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National City, California, October 29, 1963
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Council members absent: Hart.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert,
Hess, Stockman and Stratton.
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess,
followed with invocation by Bishop Samuel Meeks, Church of Jesus Christ
of the Latter Day Saints.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of October 15th be approved, Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8489, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE
AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF TAFT AVENUE .AND A PORTION OF 12TH STREET", was
read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted.
(Councilman Hart arrived and took his place at the meeting.) Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Abstaining; Hart.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next two resolutions give notice of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territories and notice of time and
place for hearing of protests thereto ("Granger Avenue" and "Slepko"
Annexations) and recommended the reading of the resolutions be waived
and they be adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Allen, sec-
onded by Morgan, the resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: .Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8490, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN
AND DESIGNATED 'GRANGER AVENUE ANNEXATION', AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, the Resolution be adopted by title only.. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8491, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN
AND DESIGNATED 'SLEPKO ANNEXATION', AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO, 8492, "RESOLUTION .ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Second Street Storm Drainage Construction)", was
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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. 8493, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (NATIONAL AVENUE FROM 24TH TO 3OTH STREET)", was
read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8494, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(easement from Edward F. and Dora M. Purdy; easement from J. Frank and
Mary Jessie Morales; and grant deed from J. Frank and Mary Jessie
Morales)", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolu-
tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next five resolutions are in regard
to a 1911 Act Improvement and recommended the reading of the resolutions
be waived and they be adopted by title only. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the five resolutions be adopted by reading of the titles only.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8495, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUN-
DARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ("L" Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street,
"M" Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street, 6th Street from Palm Avenue
West to Sunny Vale, 7th Street from Palm Avenue West to Termination,
Alleys in Block 15, Pepper Plat, Map 1515)". Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted by the reading of the title only.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8496, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ("L''
Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street, "M" Avenue from 4th Street to 8th
Street, 6th Street from Palm Avenue West to Sunny Vale, 7th Street from
Palm Avenue West to Termination, Alleys in Block 15, Pepper Plat, Map
1515)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted
by the reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8497, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY
UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST
ACT OF 1931' ("L" Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street, "M" Avenue from
4th Street to 8th Street, 6th Street from Palm Avenue west to Sunny Vale,
7th Street from Palm Avenue West to Termination, Alleys in Block 15,
Pepper Plat, Map 1515)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the
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Resolution be adopted by the reading of the title only. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8498, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXING
HEARING DATE ("L" Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street, "M" Avenue from
4th Street to 8th Street, 6th Street from Palm Avenue West to Sunny Vale,
7th Street from Palm Avenue West to Termination, Alleys in Block 15,
Pepper Plat, Map 1515)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Reso-
lution be adopted by the reading of the title only. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8499, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ("L" Avenue from 4th Street
to 6th Street, "M" Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street, 6th Street from,
Palm Avenue West to Sunny Vale, 7th Street from Palm Avenue West to
Termination, Alleys in Block 15, Pepper Plat, Map 1515)". Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted by the reading of
the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he attended a meeting in the offices of
the San Diego Transit System last Thursdays The purpose of the meeting
was to indicate recommended changes by the Transit System and the Public
Utilities Commission throughout San Diego County. Two of the proposed
changes will curtail service to National City and go into effect as of
December 1, 1963: all Saturday service on Route "W" is to be cancelled,
on Route "12" the last round trip on weekdays and on Saturdays is to
be cancelled (trip leaving 8th and National at 7:13 p.m. and trip leav-
ing Ranger and Guadalcanal at 7:30 p.m.). Other changes may be made;
however, these changes are definite. Edward Reeder, Traffic Engineer,
San Diego Transit System, was present to answer questions. Councilman
Hart asked if it would be possible to use smaller vehicles on these
routes. Mr. Reeder stated there are three types of buses available, the
smallest of which is presently used on these routes, and the operating
cost is approximately the same no matter what type equipment is used;
290 of the 500 per mile operating cost is driver's wages, Route "W"
pays 230 per mile on weekdays and 160 on Saturdays, and Route "12" pays
310 per mile on weekdays and 210 on Saturdays. Mayor Gautereaux stated
although the curtailment of service might effect only one hundred per-
sons, as elected officials, he and the members of the Council have an
obligation to the people.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a notice of a hearing on
December 5, 1963, in San Diego, in regard to the proposed rate increase
for the Southern Counties Gas Companies and a pre -hearing conference on
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the Public Utilities Commission's own motion into the disposition of the
charges of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and inquired if the
Council wished him to attend. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the
City Attorney be authorized to attend these meetings on behalf of
National City. Carried by unanimous vote.
Lt. Joseph Colaianni, Jr., 2772 Wilma Street, (Lincoln Acres) was pres-
ent and said the election for annexation to National City was defeated
two to one and the people in Lincoln Acres have to abide by the decision
of the majority and are now in the process of forming sanitation dis-
tricts to bring in sewer service. The small uninhabited annexations
currently being made to National City are hurting chances for obtaining
the sewers. He asked the Council to slow the annexations until the
sanitation districts are approved.
Mrs. Gus Manos, Cagle Street, was present and stated a petition to
allow skate boarding in the Sweetwater Heights area was presented to
the City Manager and stated the police prohibited it when someone com-
plained of noise. She stated it is necessary for children to play,
there are no playgrounds in the area, the houses are on small lots and
skate boarding provided a healthy outlet for the children. Nancy Price,
3605 Cagle Street, was also present in this regard and stated she and
the other children never skated after dark and there was no property
damage. Mayor Gautereaux stated the police acted in accordance with
the law when the complaints were received and recommended the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for a report next week. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and also
the City Manager and the Police go to the people and answer any ques-
tions they may have. Councilman Morgan stated possible subdividers
should be made to put in recreation areas in future large subdivisions.
Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the petition received be filed with the City Clerk. Carried by unani-
mous vote. Mayor Gautereaux stated in defense of the Police Department
it is not their responsibility to interpret the law but to enforce it.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he received a telephone call from a citizen
who stated one of our street sweepers is being used to clean private
property. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager investi-
gate the use of sweepers. Vice Mayor Allen stated he could not vote
unless he knew the details, he will not vote on secrets. Councilman
Colburn stated he thinks it could have been handled by a phone call to
the City Manager or Public Works Director. Councilman Morgan said the
City Manager should check it and bring back a report; he does not have
permission of the individual to use his name. Mayor Gautereaux requested
all information, including the name of the complainer, be brought back
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to the Council. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Alien, Gautereaux.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager check the drainage
on East Second and see if he can find the original black top on the
street. Councilman Hart said it is the fault of the contractor. Car-
ried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation on the
previous motion in regard to the sweeper, the City Manager bring back
all the facts to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN
MORGAN stated as chairman of the Real Estate Committee he honored the
City Manager's request the name of a prospective buyer not be exposed
and it is proper if a person does not want his name used, he be protected.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the National City -Chula Vista Board
of Realtors be thanked for advertising through their bulletin and help-
ing in our participation of "Salute to Navy" Week. Carried by unanimous
vote. Vice Mayor Alien stated he would like a letter of thanks to "Miss
La Mesa" for attending the Navy Dance.
Councilman Colburn stated Ordinance No. 1042, designating the fourth
Tuesday of each month as a night meeting, has proved successful and has
brought larger turnouts to the meetings, provided greater opportunity
for participation in the meetings. Also it provides an opportunity for
qualified people to participate in City business. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Alien, the ordinance be amended to make every meeting a
night meeting. Councilman Allen stated the motion did not include
instructions to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance nor did it
set a date when the meetings would start if it carried. Councilman
Colburn, with the approval of his second, included the instructions to
the City Attorney and the starting date in his motion. Motion carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux.
Nays: Hart, Morgan.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the "Salute to Navy" Week was an outstanding
event and recommended a motion be entertained to adopt a resolution
thanking all those who participated. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Allen, a resolution of thanks be prepared. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Municipal Youth Recognition Award nomina-
tions have started coming in, two were received late in the month and
will be held over until November when a selection will be made.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to amending Ordinance 1042, hear-
ings have been set for 2:00 p.m. in December and recommended the start-
ing date for evening meetings be the first meeting in January. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Allen, evening Council meetings start with the
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first meeting in January, 1964. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported the crowd served at the Navy Barbecue was
estimated to be between 1700 and 2000.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN requested the defining of "Salvage" in
Ordinance 962 be laid over until after November 13th for the Planning
Commission's report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Director
of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read the results of the bids for the Storm Drain on
24th Street (Spec. 682): Einer Brothers, Escondido, $69,164.00; A. V.
Spivey Co., Bostonia, $64,565.25; Taylor & Sloan, Inc., San Diego,
$53,839.00; M. Arrietta, La Mesa, $44,329.20; Pace Construction Co.,
National City, $68,718.73; and Roy C. Ek, San Diego, $47,759.80. City
Manager Hess read the recommendation of the City Engineer the contract
be awarded to Manuel Arrieta, low bidder.
RESOLUTION NO, 8500, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (24th Street Storm
Drainage Construction)", 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.
COMMUNICATION from M. J. Shelton, Chairman, San Diego County Mass Tran-
sit Committee regarding activation of a feasibility study was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. Vice
Mayor Allen stated other cities have made recommendations and as he
understands it we are waiting for a report from our committee. Coun-
cilman Colburn stated there will be a meeting tomorrow; a recommendation
was made that National City was opposed to use of any Federal funds and
it is on record with the committee. Mayor Gautereaux stated he brought
back to the Council from the AMA Conference the Federal Government can
step in and take over local transportation where local agencies are not
able to solve their financial problems. The Mayor stated it is his
belief the problem should be solved locally. Motion carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, our Committee make
a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting after the meeting
tomorrow and action be postponed until we have the report. Carried by
unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux asked if the committee is also con-
sidering what financial contribution each of the cities is to make to
finance the study. Councilman Colburn said he would include the answer
in his report next week.
The report of the Real Estate Committee meeting of October 18th was pre-
sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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REPORTS from B. J. Gautereaux, Superintendent of Building Services and
City Treasurer Kerr regarding a $1O refund to Frank J. Williams on ren-
tal of Community Building were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Alien, the refund be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
APPLICATION for refund of $25 to Richard L. Morris for performance bond
was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the refund be approved
and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
APPLICATION for off -sale general beverage license, dba The Great Atlan-
tic and Pacific Tea Co., Inc., northwest corner of Division and Euclid
was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed, Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
A communication of appreciation from the Altrusa Club was presented and
ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of October 16th
were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, they be accepted and
filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the Civil Service Commission requesting an appoint-
ment to fill a vacancy on the commission was presented. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A communication of appreciation for sidewalk repairs from Tom Watson,
2436 ttKtt Avenue was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, a
copy of the letter be placed in Director of Public Works Biggs' folder
and the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication of appreciation from the National City Swim Club Boosters
was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from Mrs. Joseph E. Reilly, Secretary, El Toyon, P.T.A.,
requesting a signal light at Euclid and Division was presented. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the communication be referred to the Traf-
fic Safety Committee for a report. Domingo De La Cruz, 2613 E. Second
Street, was present on behalf of the El Toyon P.T.A. and spoke in favor
of the signal light, particularly when the new shopping center goes in
and the problem becomes more acute. Vice Mayor Allen suggested repre-
sentatives of the El Toyon P,T.A. be invited to the Traffic Safety Com-
mittee meeting. Councilman Colburn recommended the Traffic Safety Com-
mittee be advised of the new shopping center. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the Second Street Storm Drain, constructed
by Pace Construction Co., be accepted and a notice of completion filed
by the City Clerk; total contract price was $5,459.37, less 10% reten-
tion fee of $545. 94; the amount due at this time is $4,913.43 and recom-
mended it be paid. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommenda-
tion of the City Manager be approved. Councilman Colburn inquired if
the removal of the dirt on the street would be a reason for holding up
the payment. City Manager Hess replied this would be taken care of by
the 10% which will be held for 35 days. Motion carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the minutes of the regular monthly
meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District,
October lst. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the following employees are eligible for step
raises November 1st, and have been approved by their department heads:
William Wright of Fire Department to Step C; John Foster of the Engin-
eering Department to Step C; Billie Gaston of the Engineering Department
to Step E; C. P. Simons, Engineering Department to Step C; John Tillman
of the Public Works Department to Step E. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the step increases be approved. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from the Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans for the annual sale of forget-me-nots from November 8th
through llth on a no -fee basis and requested permission to reply, stat-
ing their request was approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen,
the request be granted. Vice Mayor Alien inquired if the San Diego
Chapter was making the request as the local chapter has their request
in preparation and should be given the opportunity for the solicitation
before an out-of-town chapter. City Manager Hess stated he could reply
permission is granted contingent on the fact that it be handled by the
National City Chapter. Councilman Colburn, with the approval of his
second, included the contingency in his motion. Motion carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of notice of cancellation on insurance
policy No, 200820 (fire, extended coverage and vandalism on city real
and personal property). The cancellation was at the City's request and
other coverage is in effect, The City Manager recommended the notice
be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the resignation of Kinneth Clarkson from the
Fire Department effective October 31, 1963; he has been a member of the
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Fire Dep artxnent since 1957 and for personal reasons does not wish to be
placed on the reserve list. The City Manager recommended the resigna-
tion be accepted with regret and filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the King Brothers Circus, spon-
sored by the Police Officers Association, the City Attorney, Chief of
Police and the City Manager were to aid in working out an agreeable con-
tract. The circus people thought the area near the westerly termination
of 30th Street was more desirable than 30th and National Avenue, and
written permission has been obtained from Bahia Vista.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a petition signed by about twelve
persons requesting the City wall in or install culverts in the drainage
ditch in the 1400 block of Harbison Avenue near Earle Drive. This was
discussed about a month ago at which time it was pointed out the City
does not have easements. The City Manager stated the cost of install-
ing drainage here would be about $30,000 and the budget for this year
could not include such an expenditure. The City Manager recommended the
Council consider including it in the budget for next year. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Engineer
check with the petitioners and see how many desire the drainage; this
is a natural drainage and is not the responsibility of the City, and
they should be encouraged to think about a 1911 Act. City Manager Hess
said this has been discussed several times and he does not see what more
he or the City Engineer can tell the Council; although this is over pri-
vate property, the water has to go somewhere and is the responsibility
of the City. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second and Vice Mayor
Allen withdrew his motion. Councilman Morgan stated there are more
pressing drainage problems elsewhere. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by
Hart, the petition be accepted and we acquire rights of way in the area
and we set this for consideration on next year's budget; in the meantime
to have a report from the City Manager if we can fence this area to pro-
tect life from the time easements are acquired until the project is
completed. Vice Mayor Allen stated the City paid for the engineering
of a 1911 Act improvement here and the people turned it down; now City
money is going to be spent to do the job. Motion failed to carry, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen,
Colburn, Morgan. City Manager Hess stated the Engineering Department
is now preparing a list of all drainage needs in the City to be pre-
sented to the Council and recommended they be designated in order of
priority and accepted so a program for scheduling the work may be
developed. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, Harbison Drainage be
brought up again next week. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the City Engineers report in
regard to petitions for the improvement of Harding Avenue, 20th to 30th
Street, Coolidge Avenue, 24th to 30th Street, 28th Street, Coolidge to
Harding Avenue, and the alleys in Blocks 90, 91, 92. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Alien, it be referred to the City Attorney for processing.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON presented affidavits of publication for Resolutions
8470, 8471, 8472, 8480, and 8485. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt from San Diego County Water Author-
ity of copies of comments of Mr. Northcutt Ely on the Pacific Southwest
Water Plan as submitted by Secretary of the Interior Udall to the Gover-
nors of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah on August 26th,
also the transcript of the proceeding of a meeting of the California
Water Commission at which Secretary of the Interior Udall was present
to answer questions regarding the Pacific Southwest Water Plan. They
will be on file in the City Clerk's office.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of copies of two communications
E gineer
from the Boundary Commission7to the County Boundary Commission in regard
to annexations: "Wright Annexation" approval subject to correction of
the boundary description; and "Ridgeway Drive Annexation" approval,
boundary description definite and certain. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, they be referred to the Director of Planning. Carried by
unanimous vote.
PAYROLL for October 20th, audited by the Finance Committee in the amount
of $57,154.99, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux,
Nays: None.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tion to accept the "Pommier Annexation" and recommended the report be
received by the Council and referred to the City Attorney for the neces-
sary resolutions and hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux
asked if it would effect any sanitation district now in formation.
Director of Planning Stockman said she believes it would but she will
have the information for the Council. Lt. Colaianni stated this was
the annexation he referred to and would appreciate the Council's con-
sidering their problem in forming the sanitation district. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented a petition for annexation, the
"Proctor Annexation", and stated if the Council wishes to proceed, she
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recommended it be received and referred to the Planning Commission for
a report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Planning
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. The meeting
closed at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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