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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 06-25 CC MIN'52 National City, California, June 25, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, DeHaven, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Raymond Keeble, First Congrega- tional Church. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 1963, be approved. Carried, by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8411 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN Aid AGREEMENT" (Allied Vending Service at Las Palmas Pool area) was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. RESOLUTIONd NO. 8412 "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REgUESTING THE JOA;i) OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPEC- IFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, RELATIiG TO THE COi+DUCT OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO JE HELD JY SAID CITY OW JULY 30, 1963" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY C, :STENS stated the Council had requested a determination of whether or not any properties within the tidelands area north of 19th Street, (condemned by the U.S. Government and then deeded back to National City) had at one time been owned privately and then acquired by the City through purchase or other means. In reviewing the court records and the records of the City Engineer, it was found there was no private property within the area, which was originally owned by the State then granted to the City under two grants in trust. The only private interest was leasehold or improvements on the land. Moved by Coli.urn, seconded uy Allen, the Resolution authorizing trans- fer of rental receipts since March 1, 1963, to San Diego Unified Port District be reed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO 8413 "RESOLUTION AUTHHORIZIiNG TRANSFER OF RENTAL RECEIPTS STAGE MARCH11,1963, TO SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Coun- cilman Morgan stated it seems to be the policy of the Council to give 6/25/63 453 things away. He said he checked with the title company and they said 16.3 acres of the tidelands in question is owned by the City free and clear. Councilman Coiburn said if this is true why would it be ques- tioned by our attorney and the Port District attorney. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if the title co+ipeny furnished a map showing the 16.3 acres. Councilman Morgan said he could get a map. Vice Mayor Alien stated the Resolution has nothing to do with the transfer of property, only the transfer of funds collected by the City on property which belongs to the Port District so far as we know. Mr. Allen fur- ther stated if Councilman Morgan could bring anything from the title company proving the land belongs to the City, the Unified Port Disw trict would refund the money. Mayor Gautereaux stated lands were transferred to the Port District pursuant to Law 31+4 and any lands or moneys outside the scope of this law would not be transferred; re- search by the Unified Port District identified this property as coming under the law and therefore the Council is obligated to take this action or be forced to take it by the courts. Mayor Gautereaux fur- ther stated if anyone can prove the lands are owned free any, clear by National City, the Unified Port District would refund the money. City Attorney Carstens stated if anyone has any information showing he has been wrong he would like to know about it and would be more than glad to spend whatever time is necessary to get the matter cleared up. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager and the City Attorney investigate the claim of Mr. Morgan through whatever title company it is that we have a guaranteed title on 16.3 acres and if it comes within the scope of Law 344. Councilman Morgan stated there is no guaranteed title from the government; but the records show the land was transferred to National City free and clear. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a communication from the JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT COMPANY along with a copy of a contract with the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad was referred to him. The contract was approved by an Ordinance adopted on November 2, 1962, regarding a lease on tidelands property, prior to the transfer to the San Diego Unified Port District. City Attorney Carstens recommended the commun- ication be referred to the Port District, they be informed of the action along with a copy of the lease and the original be filed. Moved by .Allen, seconded by Coiburn, the recommendation of the City Attorney 'se approved and the City Attorney be instructed to communi- cate with the San Diego Unified Port District. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 6/25/63 454 CITY ATTORNEY CARSTE'JS stated in regard to the POLICE SUIT the opinion of Judge Ault has not been received. He stated the judge has been ill and recommended the matter be laid over at least one week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney's recommendation be ap- proved and police issue be put on the agenda next week. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated two weeks ago the City Attorney was requested to report on the nude pictures at the PARIS THEATER and wondered if the Attorney was prepared now to report. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated his previous opinion is still applicable but there are questions of constitutionality involved and until a thorough investigation is completed he would not make any recommendation. Walter Hutcheon, 21 North "S" Avenue, a member of the Employees Asso- ciation and representing the Police Officers Association, was present and requested the recommendation of the Cooperative Personnel Services, California State Personnel Board, adopted by the City Council (Res. 8304) February 25, 1963, for a 2i% increase for all employees to be- come effective July 1, 1963, be granted. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the Finance Committee for further considera- tion when the final budget is drawn. Carried by unanimous vote. Robert Frazer, 2010 Highland Avenue, President, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and read a resolution adopted by unanimous vote of the Chamber's Board of Directors urging the City Council of National City to allow the electorate of National City to vote on the proposed new civic center. He also presented a letter recommending Tenth Street be renamed Plaza Joulevard from Highland Avenue west to 101 Freeway. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, to refer the re- naming of Plaza Joulevard to the City Attorney, the City Manager and the Planning Commission for a resolution or ordinance to rename Tenth Street Plaza 3oulevard from Highland west to the Freeway. Vice Mayor Allen stated he has no objections to the name change but would like to verify previous action to widen Tenth Avenue west of Highland and also would like the City Engineer and the City Planner to be included in discussion of the proposed change. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Chamber of Commerce Resolu- tion urging the City Council to allow the electorate to vote on the proposed new civic center be approved and presented to the people. Councilman Morgan stated the location proposed will cost $300,000 more than on other city owned land; with the school, the Joys Club, the Girls Club and ball fields and no plan to widen either "D" Avenue or loth Street, he is op)osed to the location. Councilman Hart said he did not think the people would co for any bond and thinks the City 455 should pay as they goy, ,Motion failed to carry by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Co1';urn, Gautereaux. Plays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded :y Colburn, the Chamber's Resolution be ac- cented and filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan COUNCILMAN HART stated some of the cartoons..certied.in tbe.Star•:News are unfair. He said he has been on the Council since 1950, except for two years, and we paid as we went for two new fire stations, re- modeling of Community building in Kimball Park, new Community Cuilding in El Toyon Park, new swimming pool, new library, and two new parks and $2,000,000 approximately in city drainage; and that's the way the City Hail should be built. COUi.GILMAi=; MORGAN reported he has received a communication asking if the sign recently placed on north Drexel is a permanent sign. The commmenication also states the light on the street is not adequate. Moved ry eergan, seconded by Hart, to install a street light in the area of 231 North Drexel. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Ways: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and Director of Puel is Works re -check the area at night to determine whether or not a tight is needed. Carried ey unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COL SRN stated the pay as you go policy is a very good thing but a certain amount of money should :.e spent on the image of the city, the same as a ousiness, and if it is necessary to finance a new Civic Center so we can continue improving our streets and indus- trial areas with available funds, then we should finance the Civic Center and continue with our other programs. He further stated the amount of indebtedness would not be detrimental to the city's future. MAYOR GALTEREALX presented a letter from the South bay Merchants Asso- ciation in regard to the Father's Day Circus of Values, a sales promo- tion which included a circus with free admission to the public. City Ordinance Mo, 70B requires a S25.00 per day fee for the operation of any circus. They feel the intent of the law is not to restrict sales promotions and since admission was free they request a refund of the $50.00 paid for the two days' operation. Mayor Gautereaux recommended it be referred, to the City Manager & License Clerk for ,report to C�ouncji1. ** .. -tiler-fee -be--r-e-unceci-. Moe by organ, secon a ey of u n, the Mayor s recommendation 'a. approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAi.T{i E-i1X presented a request from the National City Lion's Club for a display of ;aui=lic fireworks under the direction of the Fire Department in Kimball Park on July 4, 1963, together with certificates of instrance, The Fire Department, in compliance with Section 12602 of the State Health and Safety Code, recommends approval. Moved by 6/25/63 **Corrected at 7/2/63 meeting 456 Allen, seconded by Morgan, the certificates of insurance be referred to the City Attorney and the Lions Club request for permission to have a fireworks display be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the Metropolitan Sewer Techni- cal Advisory Committee was formed as a result of a special meeting of the Metropolitan Sewerage Advisory Joard on July 2€3, 1961, to provide the member agencies with information as to probable effect on costs of proposed rnodifications of plans, with Engineering Science, Inc., de- signated as consultant. San Diego City Engineer Gabrielson estimates the T.A.C. will complete its assignment by the end of 1963. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the report be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a study of the three bids for the Metering Stations Nos. 1 and 2 received June 17th has been made and recommended the contract be awarded to John A. :;rand, low bidder. Moved by Col - burn, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, uy the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Plays: done. RESOLUTION NO. 8414, "RESOLLTIOid OF A. ARL OF COOTHACT (Metering Sta- tions Oo. 1 and oo. 2 and Appurtenances)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. flays: None. An application for off -sale beer and wine license for Nick D. Acupido, dba Speedee Mart ##20, 324 Palm Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. A communication from the San Diego Transit System in regard to the application for increase in fares was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the June 1 Oth meeting of the Finance Committee were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from 3.J. Gautereaux, Director of Parks and Housing, regarding vacation was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the request be granted and the communication filed. Carried by unani- mous vote. A communication from Helen Lamb, Show Chairman, South .lay Historical Society, requesting information on city licenses for the Antique Show and Sale was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Horgan, the 6/25/63 457 question of licenses be referred to the License Clerk and the City Manager communicate with the Society to inquire what monies derived from the venture will be used by the Society to preserve the history of the area. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Assemblyman Richard J. Donavan regarding Assembly and Senate bills was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of June 19, 1963, were presented. Vice Mayor Allen said he attended a joint meeting with the City Manager and Civil Service Commission at which time it was agreed to recommend to the State Personnel Joard for inclusion in the Ordinance to allow temporary appointments for a one year period, in ninety day increments, and either all department heads or none would be under civil service. According to the Minutes, the Civil Service Commission now disagrees and has written directly to the State Personnel 3oard, in violation of Ordinance do. 712. Vice Mayor Alien stated the City Manager should be instructed to notify the Civil Ser- vice Commission they were out of order. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Council recommend to the State Personnel 3oard for inclusion in the Ordinance all Department Heads, except those under General Law classification, should come under Civil Service and tempo- rary appointments for a one year period, in 90 day increments, be al- lowed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hrrt, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Col - burn, to file the balance of the Minutes. Carried by unanimous vote. c n CITY MANAGER HESS read a request of the National City Republir,aoman's Club the week of July 1 through July 7, 1963 be designated "Liberty Week". Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the request .e approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Federal Highway tact of 1962 requires by 1965 every urban area be engaged in comprehensive, continuing trans- portation planning with formal written agreements among the jurisdic- tions involved. He stated he has recommendations in this regard: Two individuals be appointed to existing committees, one from the Council and one from the staff; the Mayor to apaoint a member of the Council; Don iewyerry of the Engineering Department be designated as the Staff member; and with Council agreement, it be referred to the City Attor- ney to draft a resolution for the next meeting, relative to their de- sires, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Aiien, the City Manager's recom- mendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAi:TEREAUX stated he would recommend appointing Councilman Colburn to the Trans- portation Committee eith the approval of the Council with Councilman Morgan as alternate providing he was in accord. Moved by Allen, 6/25/63 458 seconded by Hart, the Mayors recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION MO. 3415 "RESOLL.TIO€`1 AUTHORIZING TRANSFLR OF FUNDS ($2,000 from General to Library and $15,000 from General to Park Construction)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Coi'durn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Col - burn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION MO. 3416 "RESOLt..TION AUTHORIZING TIAUSFER OF FUNDS) ($1,166. from Trust and Agency to Capital Outlay)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow; ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8417 "RE40U TIOl AUO?TI 1G SALARY SCHEDULE 1963-1964" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be a- dopted. Councilman Hart inquired if this would be the final salary schedule for the fiscal year, or if it could be amended in line with the action taken by the Council earlier in the meeting to refer the question of salary increases of 22% to the Finance Committee. City Manager Hess stated it could be amended; the Resolution is necessary in order to legalize the current payroll. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,Gautereaux. Mays: Morgan. RESOLUTIOM M. 8413 "RESOLUTION AUT€IORIZING TRr.d1SFLR OF FUNDS (From Trust and Agency to General Fund $186.92)" was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the follow. ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: one. CITY MAMAGEi: HESS read the recommendation of Deputy Chief of Police Owen that Kenneth Crews advance to Step C as of July 1st. City Mana- ger Hess stated he concurs in the recommendation. Moved by Hart, se- conded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gauter- eaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a certified copy of Chula Vista City Council Resolution no. 3146 recommending the flood control channel be located as near as possible to the geographic center of Sweetwater Valley. MAYOR GAL TEREAUX commented, with the two cities in agreement on the location of the channel and hi,+hway it is now feasible for the State Highway Division and the Army Engineers to continue their studies. CITY MANAGE. HESS reported he has received replies to his inquiries from City Managers in cities where Vincent Miranda operates theaters. 6/25/63 459 In Bakersfield and Hollywood there have .een no police investigations or problems. The Lyric Theater outside the corporate boundaries of Huntington Park, there has been some criticism of the advertising and the motion pictures shown. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's report be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Council- man Morgan inquired if any of the cities had any problems with those under 13 being admitted to the theaters. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be authorized to write these places and find out if they allow 13 year olds and if a regulatory ordinance is pre- pared here people under 21 years of age be barred. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, predicated upon the decision of the City Attorney, if it is within respect of any nuisance ordinance that we have existing within the City of National City the theater does constitute a nuisance and a jeopardy to the moral standing of our community and if it is constitutional, we revoke the license of this theater. Vice Mayor Allen stated he opposes this motion because until we have seen what they are going to show we are going on record in opeosition of an unknown; we are reading the manes mind and judging him on what we guess he may do; until it is estab- lished something is wrong we should do nothing. Carried, by the foi- tormg vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Alien. CITY MANAGeg HESS reported receipt of a notice of a protest hearing from the Alcoholic 3everage Control Dept. in regard to transfer of an on -sale beer license for Harold S. Dodds has been continued until August 1, 1963 at 10:00 a.m. in the National City Library Conference Room. City Manager Hess recommended the City Attorney be urged to attend the hearing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the Chief of Police also attend. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated it was his experience at such hearings only those who have made written ;roe_., test ere called, but if the City attorney has witnesses, they will be permitted to testify. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would like to see publicity given to the hearing so people would attend. Carried, by the following vote to•wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a request for an oversize driveway on 13th Street for the building now under construction at 13th and Highland, where there is a long-term lease. The City Engi- neer and Director of Planning have recommended the oversize driveway be permitted providing the curb return and curb on 13th Street be 6/25/63 460 moved back to provide a widened street as was done across the street at the Jenkins 3uilding; and also City forces ,e employed to remove existing curb and sidewalk as necessary. Thirteenth Street was origi- nally constructed as a residential street, 32 feet wide eetween curbs, with subsequent commercial useage the widened street is necessary to accomodate traffic. City Manager Hess stated he concurs with the re- commendations of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved and the recommendations of the City engineer and Director of Planning be ap- proved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the Joard of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority which were ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a resolution from the City of Del Mar proclaim- ing June 28 through July 7, 1963, as "San Diego County Fair Days" and a letter requesting National City to prepare a similar resolution and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a similar resolution . Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the sales tax money paid to National City by the State in error, the City of San Diego has pre- pared a resolution similar to the one adopted by National City provid- ing for the correction of the error. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from the South Jay Plaza Her - chants Association commending the Council for all positive action toward the achievement of a new Civic Center, stating their group is in favor of the location chosen and the preliminary plans, and urging the Council to place the matter on the ballot. Moved by Morgan, se- conded by Hart, the communication be filed and the communication ac- knowledged with the information as to the vote and what took place with the resolution from the Chamber of Commerce. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Gautereaux. CITY MANAGE;: HESS presented a communication from the City of San Diego enclosing a resolution expressing the urgency and need of the rapid development of the Eastern '.ranch of the Feather River Project. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Attor- ney for preparation of a similar resolution for forwarding to the authorities involved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coleurn, dart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 6/2 5/63 461 CITY CLERK ST{ ATTOi presented a communication from Senator Jack Schrade in regard to S3344, ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from fssemblyman E. Richard 3arnes in regard to enabling legislation for public ownership of a transit system in San Diego. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTE<, reported the City Council of the City of San Diego passed a resolution 167505 giving National City two years notice of termination of sewerage agreement and subsequently National City signed the Metropolitan Sewage Agreement tahich incorporates the same document. As of June 11, 1963, the City of San Diego passed a resolu- tion rescinding the action of Resolution 167505. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission of June 12, 1963, (previously read at the June 18th Council Meeting) the firm of Simpson, Stratta and associates Le selected to develop a comprehensive general plan for the City of National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission be approved. Councilman Colburn inquired if there is any possibility a local firm would have the same qualifications. The Director of Planning stated local consultants were kept in mind and two local firms were recommended for the final interview with the City Manager. City Manager Hess stated Simpson, St•ratta and !Associates were chosen because they appeared to be the best suited. E. H. Alsdorf said the cost of S60,000 for the consultnnt was high and he will have to seek information already known to local people; he thinks two more people should be hired in the Planning Department and the plan made there. Councilman Morgan stated a local firm should be called in to give us zoning and street planning only. Councilman Colburn asked what National City's ffinancial participation will be in the program. Director of Planning Stockman said until the plan is definite the cost to the City will not be known; the federal govern- ment will pay 2/3 of the total cost. Mrs. Stockman said a portion of the work has been completed by her department; but until definite plans are approved the cost can not ue determined; approximately 1/4 of the cost would be put up by the City. Mayor Gautereaux in- quired if the 1/4 of the cost could be substituted by work of the members of the Planning Department. Mrs. Stockman said this is true, work accomplished by the Planning Department, Engineering Department and Recreation Department would be included in the 1/4 and the sala- ries then would e the City's contribution. Mayor Gautereaux asked if hearings would ae held before final action on the comprehensive general plan. The Director of Planning and the consultant has agreed to cone to National City once a month to ,resent progress reports on the plan; at the end there will be two public hearings by the 6/25/63 462 Planning Commission and a hearing by the Council., Mayor Gautereaux inquired if the Federal Government has made any stipulation as to what consultant can be hired or continuing obligations by the con- sultant as- to what he has to do. Mrs. Stockman stated the only stip- ulation is the consultant must be a qualified consultant, it must be someone with education and experience. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if the total cost would be predicated upon the amount of work done devel- oping the comprehensive general plan. Director of Planning Stockman stated this is correct; the $60,000 estimate for the tentative plan- ning is high, with the work already accomplished by her staff she be- lieves the total cost will be considerauly lower. Mrs. Florence Uzemecki, 524 I Avenue, was present and stated she is protesting going into urban renewal and as pointed out at the meeting at Rubio's June 24th this is a phase of urban renewal. She stated if a man lives in the slums and is happy there, it is his right to continue living there. She stated she is afraid people will be forced out of homes they have bought and paid for under urban renewal. Councilman Colburn stated no urban renewal will be adopted, National City has no slums, progress will create changes. Councilman Colburn also stated better planning has been by-passed in the past; local people are sometimes prejudiced to the point where it is difficult for them to develop pro- per planning; the hiring of a consultant is the proper way to approach the problem. He also stated a large part of the populationl,created by the government, government spending and contracts and we should use the program to develop places for them to live happily. Councilman Hart stated he attended the meetinc at „ubio's and believes this is the first step toward urban renewal. Mrs. Dorothy Covey, 1911 D Avenue, was present and stated if the City Manager and City Planner are not able to develop their own plans for the City, we should get a new City Manager and City Planner. Motion to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Horgan. DIUECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read a letter from the Planning Depart- ment to the Mayor and City Council recommending $15,440 be paid s=ree• land are; gird in accordance with the terms of their contract, for pre- liminary plans for the proposed Civic Center. Moved by Colburn, se- conded by Alien, the recommendations be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolution. Carried by the following vote to -At: 'yes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Horgan. C. H. Mlsdorf, 2105 J ".venue, stated the cost of bus fare from National City to San Diego will be raised to $.33 or $.38 and he would like the City Attorney to attend the hearings to protect the citizens of National City from increased fares. 6/25/63 463 Mr, McIntosh, 1405 I Avenue, was present and stated he regretted to see the Council taking us into urban renewal. Moved by hart, seconded by Allen, the meeting .;e closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:52 p.m. ATTEST: L� TY CLERK 6/25/63