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National City, California, July 11, 1961
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hart at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen,
Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None.
.DMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Biggs, Bird, Curran,
Gautereaux, Kerr, Stodkman.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City
Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Pittman of the High-
land Avenue Baptist Church.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 27, 1961, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the special meeting of June
30, 1961, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR HART recommended the appointment of Lt. Cdr. Roland Palmer, Ret.
as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National City Library.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 7955 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Prospect
Street Between Eighteenth Street and Twenty -Second Street)." Moved
by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 7956 was read, accepting Covenant Running With Land
from Jesus B. and Mary Sandoval. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "SWEETWATER ANNEXATION NO. 3" TO THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented for the first reading, and read
in full.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINgU CE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY RE-
ZC,NING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY," was presented for
the first reading, and read in full.
ATTORNEY CURRA.N stated last Thursday he appeared at the Public
Utilities Application No. 6148 and after a cross examination of one
of the witnesses considered by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company,
it was made to appear for the first time the San Diego Gas & Electric
Company, by a letter to the Public Utilities Commission, was seeking
to have a special rule established which would be in contradiction
to the general rule the Public Utilities Commission has established
regarding t,x reserve. It is hoped the matter can be taken care of
by the Coimission when it rules on the pending application for an
inereaat in the gas rates of the Company, briefs of which are due
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next Monday.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported last Friday he appeared in San Diego Superior
Court on behalf of the City of National City regarding the suit which
has been brought in order to enjoin the taking off of the remaining
eight duplex buildings sold in the portion of the Olivewood Housing
Project east of National Avenue. After a full day of trial the City
Attorney's motion for the injunction temporarily granted against the
City be dismissed forthwith was granted, and the City was excused
from further appearance. There will be another hearing in the case
for the purpose of determining whether or not the contractor who pur-
chased these buildings from the City is entitled to damages against
the plaintiff for bringing the injunction action. As far as the City
is concerned it is now out of the law suit.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated yesterday he appeared in Court o.n behalf of
the Chief of Police and the City Manager who have been sued by several
members of the Police Dept. with reference to the claim the petitioners
are entitled to receive overtime money which has not been paid to
them. The purpose of the hearing yesterday was to rule on legal tech-
nicalities. The City was given twenty days in which to file an ans-
wer to the petition; the Judge indicated in his opinion if the members
of the Police force were entitled additional compensation at all, it
would have to be restricted to the three years last past, and could
not go back to 1952 as was sought in the petition.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Zenith National Insurance Co. and Continental
Casualty Co. have issued Certificates of Insurance showing William J.
Haas, who is the general contractor awarded the contract for construc-
tion of the El Toyon Park Community Bldg. has insurance as required
by the contract, and recommended the certificates be filed. The
Certificates of Insurance were ordered filed by unanimous vote.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported State Compensation Insurance Fund has issued
its annual rating endorsement which becomes a part of the continuous
policy carried by the City of National City, as required by the Work-
men's Compensation Act; which establishe0 a basic rate to be paid to
the State Compensation Insurance Fund on account of the policy and
should be filed by the City Clerk together with the policy itself.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
OSCAR T. JOSEPH, SR., 2133 E. 32nd Street, was present, favoring the
proposed Lincoln Acres Annexation.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the City Barns be moved from "D"
Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets to a site in Oliver Canyon to be
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selected by the City Manager, City Engineer, Street and Garage Depart-
ment heads. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating
the Commission voted unanimously to go on record as visualizing the
Oliver Canyon area as an eventual part of Las Palmas Park, and recom-
mending the location of the City Garage in the industrial section of
the City. Carried,. by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMIT'ibb presented:
General Fund $15,564.95
Traffic Safety Fund 6,169.49
Park Fund 780.51
Retirement. Fund 4,666.08
Harbor Fund 1,300.60
Trust & Agency Fund 449.80
Special Street Fund 144.52
Drainage Fund 616.20
Payroll Fund 55,532.54
TOTAL $85,224.69
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved for payment,
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wits Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Publication of Resolution
No. 7933 calling for the hearing on Lincoln Acres Annexation. The
Affidavit was ordered filed by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR FISHER was read, relative to Senate Bill
1294, and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
HEARING ON CLOSING ALLEY SOUTH OF 23rd STREET BETWEEN MCKINLEY AVENUE
& CLEVELAND AVENUE was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported
she received, no written protests, and no one was present in this
regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and
referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
HERRING ON ZONE CHANGE ON 8th STREET & "Q" !.VENUE was held at this
time. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from R-4, Multiple
Family Residence Zone to C-2, Limited Commercial Zone. The Planning
Commission recommended the granting of the zone change. COMMUNICA-
'ION FROM EVE F. BISBERG was read, requesting the Council to make a
further study of the zoning before sustaining the recommendation of
the Planning Commission. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the
hearing be closed and referred to the Attorney. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan. Nays:
Reid, Hart. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollingsworth, we follow
the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the zoning be
changed from R-4 to C-2. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Hart.
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HEARING ON PROPOSED LINCOLN ACRES ANNEXATION was held at this time.
EEPORT FROM PLANNING DEPARTMENT was read, stating the attached eleven
petitions contain the signatures of 210 people wishing to annex, of
which 178 are shown on the records of the County Assessor's Office as
property owners representing 174 parcels of land within the proposed
annexations. The total land value which the petitions represent is
21.11% of total valuation. CITY CLERK 1.LSTON stated she received 23
petitions this morning which were signed by 680 people opposing the
annexation; also 10 individual protest letters signed by 15 people
opposing the annexation. The petitions have been checked as to the
number of persons signing them and have not been fully processed as to
the amount of land valuation represented, nor as to legal ownerships as
shown by the records of the County Assessor. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated
she also received another petition containing five signatures which
came too late to be checked at the County Assessor's Office. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Reid, the hearing be laid over until such time as
the signatures on the petitions for the amount of property involved be
ascertained. CHi.RLES PROVINCE, 435 Bank of America Building, San Diego,
representing the opponents of the proposed annexation, was present, and
suggested if continuance of the hearing is granted, it be no longer
than is necessary to permit the City's personnel to check the records.
JOSErH. COLAINNI was present and stated it is his understanding a num-
ber:of people who signed the petition requesting the proposed annexa-
tibn have also signed the petition opposing it, and questioned the
legality. MRS. FERRiRI, 2941 Shelby Drive, was present and stated this
is an issue that needs to be settled by all the people of Lincoln Acres,
each one of them must have their say, and thought an election is the
only way it can be done. COMMUNICI,TION FROM R. J. COMBS was read,
stating they do not wish to be annexed to National City. COMMUNICL'TION
FROM L. H. AND ESTA P. LAZE :R was read, requesting their property be
excluded from the proposed annexation. COUNCILMAN ALIEN, with the
approval of Councilman Reid, put a two week's limitation on the time
of the continued hearing. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None.
AMENDMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE was presented. Moved by Hollings-
worth, seconded by Morgan, it be laid over for another week. COUNCIL-
MAN LLLEN suggested there be a change or addition made to the ordinance.
We have some heads of the departments under Civil Service and some are
not under Civil Service. Mr. Allen said he did not believe any head of
a department should be under Civil Service; however, ho did not believe
if a department head is promoted from within a group, he should lose
his Civil Service status nor his junior rank, and he should be allowed
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to revert back to it, provided he proves unsatisfactory in the job to
which he has been promoted. Carried,: by the following vote to -wit:
.'.yes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None.
ATTORNEY PROVENCE asked if he is correct in his understanding the Lin-
coln :acres Annexation hearing is definitely to be continued in two
weeks, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan,
the continued hearing be in two weeks from now at 2:00 p.m. o'clock.
Carried by unanimous vote.
ArfLIC .TION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE of Harold F. Dodds, 30
W. 6th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF C_".GLJ, was read,
stating the location was licensed Oct. 30, 1958, for an off sale gen-
eral license liquor store in conjunction with Fed City. Fed City has
closed their operation and the property purchased by Mr. Dodds. It is
the understanding Mr. Dodds intends to operate a dance hall in conjunc-
tion with the requested on sale beer license. The on sale beer business
will be conducted in a separate area of the building, but immediately
adjacent to the dance floor, Which, according to Mr. Dodds will also
be open for dancing purposes to adults end teen-agers. There is no
doubt the establishment of this type of business will definitely inoreas
the police problem. Investigation reveals that under the present alco-
holic beverage control act and existing City ordinances there are no
legal grounds for protest of the application. COMMUNICATION FROM REV.
R. D. RICHi.RDSO N, Pastor of South Bay Bible Community Church, was read,
stating he is opposed to granting a liquor license to Mr. Dodds to
operate a beer bar and dance hall in the same building. Moved by Mor-
gan, seconded by Allen, the Attorney prepare an ordinance giving the
City Council control over dance halls and beer parlors. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid,
Hart, Nays: None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the applica-
tion be opposed, and the City Attorney be authorized to send a protest.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth,
Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. The communication from rev, Richard-
son was ordered filed by unanimous vote.
: LICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER Jd'D WINE LICENSE by Speedee IMiart
#18, 3440 E. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM CIIEF POLICE CA,GLE:
was road, stating investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the
application. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated across the drainage channel from
the Speedee Mart is the Ira Harbison Elementary School. Moved by Morgan
seconded by Allen, the City Attorney protest the issuance of the license.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ..yes: Alien, Hollingsworth,
Morgan, Hart. Nays: Reid.
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APPLICATION FOR NEW OFF SALE GENERAL LIQUOR BEVERAGE LICENSE by Carl
and Lary Lasky, dba C & M Liquor, 2435 National Avenue. i A ORT FROM
POLICE CHIEF CAGLE was read, stating investigation reveals no legal
grounds for protesting. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Horgan,
it be referred to the City Attorney and he be given the figures that
were quoted here sometime ago about how many liquor licenses there are
in National City per capita. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None.
APP LIC+.TI ON FOR NLW OFF SALE; GENERAL ;LIQUOR LICENSE by Gerald L. Harris,
to be known as Jerry's Liquor at 845 E. 8th Street. REPORT FROM CHIEF
0P POLICE CAGLE was read, stating investigation reveals no legal grounds
for protest. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the application be
added to the others, and the Attorney be instructed to oppose it.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER BIRD requested the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for the storm drain on Tidelands Avenue. Approved by unani-
mous vote.
MAYOR HART expressed his thanks to all the persons who attended the
Council meeting.
RSV. PITTMAN, Paster of Highland Avenue Baptist Church, was present,
and stated he was proud of the action the Council took on the applica-
tions for liquor licenses, Rev. Pittman said he thought if the Council
gets rough and tells the Liquor Control Board we have enough, they may
take the hint and it might be impossible to get one or two through.
IRENE PHILLIPS, 105 E. 7th Street, was present, and stated there is
always a way to stop the liquor licenses, and this was done before, and
quoted an article from the National City News of April 18, 1908, which
stated: "National City is a dry town, there is not even a slot machine
in it." Mrs. Phillips said history could repeat itself.
COMMUNICATION PROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, authorizing the City
to relocate all of its sewers and drainage structures out of the cross-
town freeway, and must be completed by April 1, 1962. City Manager
Bird recommended the City Engineer be ordered to proceed to draw the
plans and let the contract, if necessary, at the cost of the State of
California, for the removal as requested, Moved by Hollingsworth, seo-
onded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager that the Engin-
eering Department draw the plans and proceed with the sewer removal at
the cost of the State of California, Division of Highways, be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTERBAUX was read, stating
attaohed is the resignation of Patricia Roenioke, Cashier, 0livewocd
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Housing, to be effective as of midnight, July 12, 1961, and recommended
permanent status for the position of Cashier for Mrs. Anna Barrer; and
permanent status for Mrs. Sadie Higa, Intermediate Clerk, who was hired
from the certified list of Civil Service. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Allen, we approve the Housing Director's and City Manager's recommenda-
tion. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated we can give Mrs. Barrer a permanent sta-
tus, but Mrs. Higa will have to be on a probationary status until such
time as she has completed her year; and if Mr. Gautereaux will correct
his request to read that way, he would go along with it. COUFCILMA.N
MORGAN, with the approval of Councilman Allen, withdrew the motion.
HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTL FAUX stated he would change his request to read:
permanent status for Mrs. Barrer, and probationary status for Mrs. Higa.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Housing
Director, as amended, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS was read, regarding Assembly
Bill 2126. The bill was recently passed by the State Legislature and
is now awaiting Governor Brown's signature to become law. AB 2126
repeals Part 2, Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code,
relating to trailer parks anti adds a new Part 2 to the State Trailer
Park Act. It is the opinion of the Building Dept. the proposed amend-
ments to City Ordinance 893 should be set aside until the full effect
of AB 2126 upon local codes becomes known. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION was read regarding AB 2126, recommending the Council immed-
iately wire Governor Brown protesting the adoption and signing of this
bill, and it be denied by him. Moved by Allen, seconded by Horgan,
Governor Brown be requested not to sign AB 2126, upon the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is the
recommendation we hold the trailer park ordinance, which has not been
adopted by the Council, in abeyance and see vhether ar not the bill is
signed; if the bill is signed there is no reason to pass the ordinance.
COUNCILMAN ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Morgan, amended their
motion to include that the ordinance which is being prepared by the
City .attorney regarding trailer parks be held in abeyance. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays:
Hollingsworth.
REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 FROM LISTON H. BETii6A was presented, which
was in lieu of bond. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the job has been com-
pleted,and inspected and recommended the proper officials be author-
ized to make the necessary retuned of $25.00. Moored by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the refund be authorized. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION PROM JOHN C. RIG/TEX, CITY AUDITOR, was read, enclosing
audit report covering the fiscal year from July 1, 1959, to June 30,
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1960. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report be received, documented,
and placed on file with the City Clerk. Approved by unanimous vote.
MINIUTES OF REGULAR MC'ETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WATER AUTHORITY, also notice of meeting of Engineering and Operations
Committee, were presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY FISH & GANG; ASSN. extending an
invitation to the Council members to attend a special moderated panel
discussion in the War Memorial Building, Balboa Park, July 13th, at
8:00 p.m., was read and ordered filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM W. J. HAAS, contractor for the El Toyon park Com-
munity Building, was read, requesting a ten day time extensioh. CITY
MANAGER BIRD recommended the request be granted, and the City Manager
authorized to so notify Mr. Haas. Approved by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM K. W. THOMAS, SHOW CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL CITY GARDEN
CLUB, was read, expressing their thanks for the cooperation of the City
and City officials in co -sponsoring. their annual flower show June 24th
& 25th, and requested permission to use the buildings or such facilities
that may be available for approximately the same dates next year. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Allen, they be permitted to use the facilities
at the same dates next year, if it can be w rked out. Carried by
unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. OF PARKS GAUTEREAUX was read, recommending
extension of sick leave for sixty days, without pay, for Wayne Burgess,
Garage Mechanic. Approved by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS was read, stating
pursuant to provisions of the new plumbing code, a Board of Plumber
Examiners has been established for the City. Section 9 of said plumb-
ing code requires the City Council appoint four persons to serve as mem-
bers of the Board, as follows: One member of the Council, one contract-
ing plumber, one journeyman plumber, and a professional engineer or
architect. The following names were submitted for consideration:
R. P. Hayward, Contracting Plumber; Henry Gretler, Journeyman Plumber.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he believed it was the intention of the Build-
ing Inspector to submit to the Council the name of the new City Engineer
Mr. Foster. MAYOR HART said he would like to have Councilman Reid rep-
resent the Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollingsworth, the
report be accepted and the names be accepted, and Councilman Reid's
name, and City Engineer Foster be added. Approved by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a claim against the City in the sum of
$100.00 by Frank Cherry, and recommended it be referred to the City
Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote.
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COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, stating a public meet-
ing will be held in the Supervisors Chambers, Civic Center, August 2,
1961, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed freeway development of
Legislative Route 280 between Valley Road and Paradise Valley Road.
MAYOR HART stated he would attend the meeting. Moved by Allen, sec-
onded by Reid, the City Manager and City Engineer be directed to attend
the meeting. Approved by unanimous vote.
COPY OF COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SW3ETWATER
UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SWEETWATEER JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT from
Harold C. Foster, tendering his resignation as a member of the Board
of Trustees to be effective July 10, 1961. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated
the action was necessary because of Mr. Foster accepting a position
with the City. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER BIRRD stated there was a communication by the Bahia Vista
Corp. to the General Services Administration requesting a release on
the Bahia Vista situation and the General Service Administration refused
to give a release, particularly on the portion of the Bahia Vista Indus-
trial Park which the City had asked to be dedicated for Coolidge Avenue.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we will have to dedicate 30th Street as an 80
foot right of way, with a proposed 64 foot travelway, also dedicate
the North extension from 30th Street to where Bahia Vista Corporations
property starts. We will also have to request General Services Admin-
istration to accept an easement for a limited time over the West sec-
tion which was the original abandoned 30th Street; only then will they
relinquish to Bahia Vista Corp. the rights for them to dedicate the
remainder of Coolidge Avenue. Mr. Bird said he would like authoriza-
tion from the Council to authorize the City Engineer to prepare the
legal descriptions necessary so we can dedicate the street.
MAYOR HART declared a recess.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart. Council members present:
Alien, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None.
Further discussion was held relative to the request of the General Ser-
vices Administration. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recom-
mendation of the City Manager that the City Engineer be authorized to
prepare the legal descriptions necessary, be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, an ease-
ment be granted West of the Westerly portion of 30th Street to the
Santa Fe Railway property, and the entire packet and the papers neces-
sary to show our intentions in this regard be forwarded to the General
Services Administration. Carried by unanimous vote.
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COMMUNICATION FROM ALFRED J. BLAWATSCH was read, opposing the proposed
dance hall in conjunction with a bar; and hoped Mr. Dodds can be con-
vinced the project would be unwholesome, unwelcome and unacceptable.
REQUEST FROM SUPT. OF PARKS GAUTLR:AUX was read, for annual earned
vacation for the period of July 23, 1959 to July 23, 1960, which is now
due, and requested the vacation July 3rd through July 24th, 1961.
Approved by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECR;ATION GAUT,REAUX was read, rela-
tive to leave of absence of Raymond Hemke while engaged in military
training for a two week period starting as of August 14, continuing to
August 25, 1961. The leave is anticipated to be with pay, as per State
Law. Approved by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEEIJAUX was read, request-
ing extension of time for the temporary employment of Walter Schoenherr,
acting Garage Mechanic, pending the return of Wayne Burgess. CITY
MANAGER BIRD recommended the request be approved. Moved by Hollings-
worth, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays:
None. Counoilmar Allen abstained from voting.
CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District of June 6th,
and recommended they be received and placed on file. Approved by
unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAYLTY COUNCIL was read,
expressing their appreciation for the support National City has given
to their cooperative accident prevention program during the past year.
They request the City's cooperation and assistance as well as financial
support be continued during the coming year. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated
there was no money allocated in the budget.
COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION inviting the officials
of National City to attend the 38th Annual American Municipal Congress
in Seattle, Washington, August 26-30, 1961, was read and ordered filed,
REPORT FROM THE PARK AND RFCT'ATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating
notification is being made of tb.e absence of David D, Wright for four
consecutive meetings, as per Counci l's request. Report relative to the
enlargement of Kimball. Bowl was read, setting forth the Board's recom-
mendations. A request from the Recreation Activities Committee was
read, for permission to operate refreshment sales during International
Week and the tentative program schedule for International Week, Aug-
ust 7 to 12, 1961, was attached. The Board recommended the Council
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approve the request. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the
request for any additional building be referred to the Finance Commit-
tee. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought it should be referred
to the Director of Parks and the City Manager to present, at a later
date, to the Finance Committee, the estimated cost. COUNCILMAN ASLEN,
with the approval of Vice Mayor Hollingsworth, withdrew their motion.
Moved by Morgan, this be laid over for study by the Council. Motion
died for lack of a second. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen,
it be referred to the Supt. of Parks and the City Manager to present
the approximate cost estimate. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY NANA-
OR BIRD stated since the request of the Recreation Activities Commit-
tee has to do with food and soft drinks, it is his reeormiendation the
request be approved subject to clearance from the Health Department.
Approved by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a bulletin from the League of California
Cities relative to a resolution which calls for a study to be made of
public buildings because of use by elderly people. The bulletin was
referred to M & I for study by unanimous vote.
ION SCALES, Attorney, was present on behalf of the Upson Company. VICE
MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated an ordinance will not be adopted until it
is satisfactory to everyone concerned, and at the present time we do
not know the recommendations of the Building Inspector.
^ITY MANAGER BIRD reported the Paradise Creek drainage project is going
forward, and we are hoping to receive some good bids next Monday. COM-
MUNICATION PROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION, accepting the resignation of
Glenda Doyle, Secretary to the Commission, effective July 15, 1961, was
read and ordered filed.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried, all
the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 4:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYi5 TY OPiNAATIOIAL CITY, CALIPOPNIW
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