Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 05-16 CC MIN444 National City, California, May 16, 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. ,ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Kerr, Roberts, Stockman, The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7928 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7928 (Pros- pect Street Between Eighteenth Street and Twenty Second Street)." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7929 was read, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7754 REGARDING ZONE VARIANCE." Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO., "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI- FORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLUMBING COIF", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. HARING ON APPEAL OF TED. F. and LUCILI,A M. EVANS FOR ZONE VARIANCE, was held at this time. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the zone variance be denied. No written protests were received, EVE BISBERG, 1826 E. 8th Street, was present, and stated if the zone is R-1 and there has only been one home owner who has taken advantage of building a second one on the property, why should the entire atmosphere be spoiled for these people. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the City Council sustain the Planning Commission's recommendation, and the variance be denied; and the hearing be closed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid. Nays: Hart. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the second and final reading and the title was read in full. Upon motion of Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 997, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Allen, 5/16/61 445 seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE ALLEY SOUTH OF TWENTY-THIRD STREET BETWEEN MoKINL Y AND CLEVELAND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was pre- sented for the second and final reading, and the title was read in full. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated in view of the communication received from the Department of Highways, she asked the City Planner if this area would be affected. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated it has not definitely been established, she has not had an accurate report from the State Division of Highways, but if the ordinance could be laid over she will try and have the report back by the next meeting; and would recommend it be held over. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be laid over for the City Planner to get the report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRA.N stated at the last meeting there was referred to him the checking of the City ordinances regarding subdivision maps to see if there is anything the Council could do in an emergency way which would hold up or stop the proposed subdivision of Sweetwater Heights. Earlier in the meeting there had been a report from the Planning Commission which recommended approval of a tentative map of the Sweetwater Heights Subdivision, subject to certain requirements. The Council 3/l id over for a week the consideration of the action upon the tentative map. The Attorney for the Subdivider in this matter today called the City Attorney's attention to provisions of the Busi- ness and Professions Code Which establish State requirements for the acting upon a tentative map. The State requirements would supersede any ordinance on the matter and any authority the City Council might have to enact an ordinance would only be in accordance with the autho- rity granted by the State. The sections indicate the Council has a limited time to act and the reasons for objecting are limited. How- ever, there are certain requirements, as set forth in the report of recommendation from the Planning Commission, so at this time the mat- ter should be acted upon on the basis of the Planning Commission's report, and the Subdivider's Attorney is present if there are any ques- tions that have to be resolved on the matter by the Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion, with their restrictions, be approved, in regard to the tentative map. 0I110 MORRIS, 1020 Highland Avenue, Subdivider of Sweetwater Heights Subdivision, was present, and stated the srosallest structure consists of 1040 square feet of floor area, excluding the garage, which 5/16/61 446 will sell for $12,900. COMMUNICATION VROM D. K. SPEER, COUNTY SURVEYOR AND ROAD 0011E15810MR, was read, relative to the tentative map of Sweetwater Heights Subdivision, South Bay Freeway Road Survey 1379, stating they have studied a tentative map of the subdivision and find it encroaches on the proposed right of the way of the subject freeway. In a letter to the subdivider, plans were enclosed indicating the alignment of the freeway in relation to his property with an offer to purchase 14.8+ acres which would be required for right of way purposes. No reply was received to the offer. As a condition for approval of the tentative map they also recommend the dedication of an additional 20 feet of right of way along the northeasterly line of Sweetwater Road. They recommend the Council consider the request and require the sub- divider to resubmit the tentative map to exclude the area proposed for use of the `youth Bay Freeway. MR. MORRIS stated a representative from the Highway Department has been to his office on two or three occasions, an offer was made in writing to'purohase a particular portion of the acreage for $4,000. an acre for which Mr. Morris said he paid $6,000. an acre, and if Mr. Morris received any more they would have to go to court on condemnation procedure. The Division of Highways will give no assurance the Freeway will go in within the next five years. Mr. Morris said he cannot afford to wait for years for the Division of Highways to make up their mind, and to give the portion they desire would be economically not feasible. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth, Morgan. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with regard to the proposed contract for elec- tric service submitted by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, which was referred to him at the last meeting; the contract would provide that the San Diego Gas & Electric Company would extend the existing line to the site of the new Fire Station; it would require the City guarantee to take electric service at the location for a period of three years. It does not appear to be any problem in view of the fact the City Manager feels there is no question the service will be needed, not only for three years, but many years thereafter. The Council, with the information, can act upon the contract in whatever manner it desires; in the event it is approved it should be by resolution. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the contract be approved and the necessary resolution be prepared authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger be approved in regard to the contract and a resolution be prepared by the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Swett & Crawford has filed a Certificate of Insurance which shows},. M. Pepper, dba Pep's Kerosene and Distillate 5/16/61 447 Service, has insurance and the City of National City will be given ten days written notice before any reduction of coverage or cancellation of this insurance, which is Policy No. G 1020, will be effective. It was the Attorney's recommendation the certificate be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Certificate of Insurance be filed, Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Reserve Insurance Company has issued a Certi- ficate of Insurance showing x arker Truck Co. has public liability insurance. This Certificate partially satisfies the requirements of the Parker Truck Company's lease, it does not satisfy the portion of the lease which provides a copy of the policy be filed with the City, and it does not satisfy the requirements of the lease with reference to the cancellation. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney this Certificate be filed and the City Clerk notify Parker Truck.Co. to comply with the further requirements of its lease. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Attorney be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported the Business License Ordinance has been examined with reference to the application made for the City Council to waive the $30.00 permit fee for holding a dance at the National Guard Armory on June 17, 1961. Examination of the Ordinance shows clearly the application is not one of the type the Council has any jurisdiction to waive the fees for, and the Ordinance is clear the Council does not have the authority to waive the fees as requested in the letter. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, a letter be written in answer to this, telling them we have no jurisdiction to waive the fee, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the communication from the Division of Small Craft Harbors regarding the State law with reference to boating has been examined, and he finds there apparently is not any ordinance at the present time wherein the City Council in the past has attempted to legislate on the matters which are referred to in the communication; therefore, there is no problem as to the authority granted by the State of California with reference to boating; the communication may, there- fore, be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTOOBN;Y CURRAN stated the specifications for construction of El Toyon lark Community Building have been examined, and he has conferred with the City Manager in the matter. When the earlier specifications were submitted by the Architect for the construction of the Fire Station, certain matters were worked out in detail and it is believed desirable 5/16/61 448 these matters be uniform in the City specifications and contract docu- ments; therefore, it has been suggested to the Architect for the El Toyon Park Community Building the contract documents and specifications which were worked out in detail for the Fire Station be adopted so if there is any question of interpretation which arises in the future, it will be a uniform set of documents as a part of the City's records and the Architect has been advised as to the feelings of the City Attorney and City Manager in the matter. It should be made a matter of record the Council adopt this as the policy so the Architect may be advised in the future. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, our usual fora contract be adopted by this Council so all future Architects will know we have certain regulations that go into our contracts. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, ATTORNEY CURRAN reported the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California has made its decision No. 61984 in the matter of the application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for a general increase in gas rates. This decision does not complete the case; it does, how- ever, determine the Company shall not be able to raise its rates dur- ing the time the hearing continues; the Company had made applioation to be granted to what would amount to about 19 or 20 percent increase in its rates immediately, even though the entire hearing had not been concluded. The lublic Utilities Commission, by a four to one decision, has turned down the request of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. The hearing is presently in recess so the staff of the Public Utilities Commission may prepare its exhibits and distribute them to the inter- ested parties and the hearing will be resumed on June 18th. JACK E. BROWN, 2305 Van Ness Avenue, Past Commander Local American Legion Post, was present, and stated it has been brought to their attention certain individuals are making collections and making trin- kets and souvenirs in the name of Veterans Organizations. Upon inves- tigation it has been found these individuals are getting a permit from our Police Dept. to sell the articles for themselves only; they are not backed by any Veterans Organization. The American Legion has one fund raising drive which is the poppy sale in May. Mr. Brown said he would like to recommend only members of local Veterans Organizations, and their Auxiliaries, be issued permits to ask for dona'i ons in the name of Veterans Organizations. COUNCILMAN REID stated he did not believe our Police Department has authority to issue such a permit; there must be some misunderstanding. MR. BROWN stated it is heaf*V. DAN SAYLER, 726 E. 28th Street, was present, and stated he has been oft several committees in San Diego fighting this same thing. The City of San Diego passed an ordinance so the men cannot sell these things for 5/16/61 449 their own personal gain. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she wondered if these people tell the Clerks in the Treasurer's Office they are representing some Veterans service. CITY TREASURER KERR stated ordi- narily the requests from the Veterans Organizations are written requests. Usually everyone coming in for a solicitor's permit shows their iden- tification or they have to have a company license. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Reid, the City Treasurer contact the City of San Diego to get a copy of their ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. EVE BISBERG, 1826 E. 8th Street, was present, and stated she wished to commend the Council for the action taken relative to Mr. Morris' Sub- division, and she is happy for the builder this was allowed; however, the concern of the Council for future homes should be to check the plans very carefully. In regard to the second reading of the Ordinance amending Ordinance 962 allowing a dairy, she has received a great many comments from citizens because they did not know our ordinance was being amended to allow a dairy into our City, and they have never been given evidence allowing a dairy into the community would upgrade it. MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. l6th Street, was present, and stated she wished to commend the Council on taking action in behalf of the Vet- erans; also the action taken in regard to the request of Mr. and Mrs. Evans for a zone variance; and the action taken in regard to the Sub- division of Mr. Morris. Mrs. Richards said if a dead cat is thrown on your lawn, the National City Police Department cannot remove it but you yourself have to dispose of it. MARTHA CLARK, 2133 National Avenue, was present, and questioned the dairy being allowed in the City, and if the property is annexed she wondered who was going to pay for the drainage, and sewers; and if Mr. Hodge wishes the airport he should buy it himself. Mrs. Clark said she received a number of calls asking her why the three Council members voted againsthaving evening Council meetings. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGS- WORTH stated she is opposed to having evening meetings; City employees working at night have to be given compensating time off and we feel we are much mare efficient to have afternoon meetings, and it is an economy measure. COUNCILMAN REID stated economy is his reason. COUN- CI.MANkORGAN stated he, too, thought of the overtime which would have to be paid the employees would cost the City money; compensating time off represents money. COUNCILMAN ALT,;,N stated he wished to clear up one situation; the ordi- nance we just passed in regard to the zoning of Sweetwater Annexation No. 2, has no bearing at all on Mr. Hodge's dairy which is entirely a 5/16/61 450 different annexation, and the M-2 Zone which has been established might not be the zoning which would be given to Mr. Hodge's property when it is annexed to the City. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Harbor Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Park Construction Fund $ 16,051.85 2,477.27 570.00 1,781.18 50.00 1,565.49 1,857.60 301.84 TOTAL $ 24,655.23 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7930 was read, authorizing the following expenditures from the Capital Outlay Fund: L. B. BUTTERFIELD, INC., $10,496.04, payment on "D" Avenue Sewer Extension & Sewage Pumping Station; RUSSELL RORABAUGH & C. H. VAN WINKLE, $1,800.00, plans for Pistol Range. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HART recommended the appointment of Edgar Vaden, 423 E. l0th Street, to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of term of Commissioner Crownover. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of Mayor Hart be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, stating the Board of Directors reaffirmed their previous stand taken several years ago urg- ing the City to sell all surplus property and return same to the tax rolls. The land particularly concerned is the abandoned 0livewood Housing. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SEPT. PARKS AND RECREATION GAUTEREAUX regarding annual pool report, 1960 calendar year, was read. The annual seasonal comprehensive pool report was attached. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report be placed on file by the City Clerk, and the individual copies which the Council members have, be studied at their convenience, and the matter be considered at the next budget meeting. Moved by Reid, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LARAE BORN was read, thanking Mayor HArt, Council- man Allen and all the Council members for aLl they did for her while in the hospital. The communication was ordered filed. 5/16/61 451 COMMUNICATION PROM DARYL M. CHANEY, Hawthorne, California, was read, stating he wished to compliment the police officers who attended the awards program of the Maytime Band Review on the way they saluted the Flag while the National Anthem was being played. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the communication be referred to the Chief of Police so he can also refer it to Chiefs of other cities that had volunteer Reserves at our parade. Carried, all the Council present votiYig aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have received a request from the Department of Employment, State of California, asking the Mayor of National City proclaim the week of May 21 to 27 "Hire An Older Worker Week." Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Mayor be authorized to make the procla- mation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS H. COSBY, JR. POST & AUXILIARY 4630 was read, requesting permission to sell poppies in National City on May 26th and 27th. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, permission be granted. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. REQUEST OF MICHAEL NATONI for refund of 325.00 paid in lieu of bond, was read. The request was approved by the Engineering Department; it was a sidewalk license bond. CITY IMfANAGER BIRD recommended the proper officials be authorized to make the refund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the refund be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES MOLINA, Chairman, Maytime Band Review, was read, expressing the gratitude of the Committee for the complete cooperation of the City of National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ELSIE D. GORMAN, Management Aide, Olivewood Housing, was read, submitting her resignation and requesting sick and vacation leave to be effective starting May 16th and ending June 26th, 1961, at noon. The resignation is necessary due to ill health. COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was read, requesting the resignation be accepted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM C. M. EICHENI,AUB, Supt. of San Diego & Arizona East- ern Railway Company, was read, stating they have no objection to the vacation of 23rd Street from the center line of Wilson Avenue westerly to the easterly right of way line of this ComAny. They will appreci- ate it if the City will include in the vacation proceeding the portion of 23rd Street extending westerly to their westerly right of way line as indicated on print S-989, attached. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended 5/16/61 452 the communication be referred to the Planning Department. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORTS FROM PLANNING DEPARTMENT and BUILDING DEPARTMENT relative to the plan check of the proposed El Toyon Community Building were read. The report of the Planning Commission stated the plot plan accompany- ing the building plans is approved as complying with the zoning reruire- ments of the City. The report from the Building Department stated it is their recommendation the plans, calculations, and job specifications be accepted and approved as related to their compliance with laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. VICE MAYOR HOL.,INGSWORTH stated the City Attorney in giving his report wanted Johnson & Anderson, Archi- tects, to accept our form of contract, and asked if they have so indi- cated so we can go ahead with this. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated after consultation with the City Attorney he was in communication with the Architects; they have accepted the changes and everything is ready any time the Council wishes to proceed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the reports of the City Attorney, Building Inspector and City Planner, be approved, and these specifications and drawings of the Architect be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREAUX was read, requesting consideration be ,given the request of Wayne Burgess, Garage Mechanic, for a leave of absence, starting May 16, 1961, and extending to July 16, 1961. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the leave of absence be granted to Wayne Burgess as per Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the leave of absence be granted to Mr. Burgess. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITI;S relative to Senate Bill 694, Special Disability Retirement t rivileges for Firemen and Police- men, was presented. The bill has been approved by the Legislature and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. The League requested an immediate letter of opposition to SB 694 be sent to the Governor. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City of National City opposed the bill. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to send a telegram opposing the bill. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has two matters to present whioh he believes fall within the specific category of an executive session; the first one is a matter of personnel, the other matter has to do with legal action against the City and it is going to take termination of policy 5/16/61 453 of the Council. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, when we are finished with the City business this meeting be adjourned to an execu- tive session. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR ENGLE addressed to City Clerk Alston, was read, thanking her for writing regarding Senate Bill 581 and House Bill 1148. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HEGLAND addressed to the City Clerk, was read, thanking her for her letter expressing opposition to AB 2495. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION of Ordinance No. 994 relative to the annexation of "Olivewood Annexation", was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the three documents be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD announced the meeting of the League of California Cities in Oceanside, Friday evening, May 19th. CITY FLAMER STOCKMAN asked if any report is going to be made on the report from the Title Company and the request for a real estate com- mittee meeting so we might further our plans on the planning of the Bahia Vista property. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a new proposed ten- tative street plan for the Bahia Vista Industrial Center going through City owned property and connecting with Wilson Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we accept this plan and streets, also keep one foot of any street that would touch private property in the City until it is dedicated by the property owner on the other side of the street. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he thought the Council should have more infor- mation before they vote on the motion. Mr. Bird stated this is a ten- tative plan and we have not approached the Bahia Vista Corp. to see their attitude as to dedication of the West 40 feet; and we do not know whether or not they will approve the plan; also we have not received the deed for the portion of Coolidge Avenue as shown on the proposed plan. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, with the approval of COUNCILMAN REID, withdrew their motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we approve the tentative plan as far in the property as it is straight on the map, and authorize negotiations for the City Manager to meet with the Bahia Vista Corp. to see if the plan meets with their approval. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have been informed 24th Street will become a major inter- change and will continue through. The City has received a request for the closing of 23rd Street, and a further request of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway to close a portion of 23rd Street which was presented today. The City Planner and a number of us who have dis- cussed this feel we should not close 23rd Street unless these land owners to whom this will revert gives us an additional 10 feet, on what would be the West side of Wilson Avenue. Mr. Bird said if the motion prevails he would like to request the aid of the Planner in the 5/16/61 454 negotiations and possibly one or two of the real estate committee of the Council whereby we can set up with Bahia Vista Corp. an immediate future date because we do have applications which should be acted upon. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, Chairman of the Finance Committee asked if we should have a meeting of the Committee. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if he meant a meeting of the Finance Committee; or the Real Estate Committee. COUNCILMAN 'MMORGAN stated a meeting of the Real Estate Committee. CITY MANGER BIRD asked if it would be possible for the City Planner or he to contact the Bahia Vista people and see whether or not we can have them available. COUNCILMAN MO.LtGAN asked the City Manager to arrange for the meeting any day except Thursday. MAYOR HART stated we would have a ten minute recess before we went into the executive session. The Executive Session of the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart. Council members present: Alen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. ADIINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran. Discussion was held regarding litigation with the State Division of Highways relative to the proposed El Toyon Park; no action was taken. The matter of a separate Recreation Department was discussed, but no action was taken. The Executive Session was terminated by Mayor Hart. The Council was called to order at 5:12 p.m. Council members present: .Allen, Hollings- worth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 5:15 p.m. ATTEST: CITY �/CLE$K ! v � / 4CATal MAYOR, C TT OF NATIONAL 0 TT, CALIFORNIA 5/16/61