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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 06-21 CC MIN302 National City, California, June 21, 1955 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 7:30 P.M. Council members present: Jensen, Panchen, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck, Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Lill, Wagner, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Kellogg. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1955, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK present. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLI:?CS!ORTH present. RESOLUTION NO. 6420 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to G. A. Trelikes for the purpose of granting permission to store building material, contractors equipment and salvage material. Said permit is granted upon the condition that no burning will be permitted. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6421 was read, "RESOLUTION ORD^RING THE WORK (HARBISON AV-NUE)" in regard to 1911 Act Project on Harbison Avenue, between the center line of Fourth Street and the center line of Division Street. Proposals or bids shall be delivered to the City Clerk on or before 2400 P.M. July 14, 3955> w4:ish said time and plans is hereby fixed Ole 4i4e time and place of a public meeting at which public meeting said bids will be publicly opened, examined and declared by the City Clerk. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6422 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING WORK TO BE DONE UNDER DIRECTION OF THE ENGINEER OF WORK" with reference to 1911 Act Project on Harbison Avenue, between the center line of Fourth Street and the center line of Division Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6423 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSMENT TO BE PREPARED AND SIGNED BY ENGINEER OF WORK", with reference to the proposed improvement of Harbison Avenue, between the center line of Fourth Street and the center line of Division Street, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6424 was read, transferring from the General Fund the following: To fund 512 A-1, the sun: of $343,00; to fund 519 A-1, the sum of $256.00. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO, ,"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NC. 712 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 10 RELATING TO THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOLEES", was presented for the first reading and read in full. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional, Exeeption No. 523 signed by G. C. Tretoe1au, relative is the property 6/2/55 303 located at the Northeast corner of 12th and Highland Avenue, was read. Petitioner is requesting C-3-A usage to use the premises for a service station, also variance to the setback line to permit installation of a sign overhanging the setback area. City Engineer Lill advised that he has inspected the preliminary plans and has found them to be satisfactory and the applicant has agreed to meet all the City specifications and recommendations, but they will be subject to final review or. the design when the final plans are. drawn. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the zone variance be approved. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained, and A resolution be prepared. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING C0r'MISSION was presented regarding the proposed zoning of McCormack Annexation. The Planning Commission have held two public hearings. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the zoning as indicated in the report be adopted. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this would require an amendment to our zoning ordinance and a hearing. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the hearing on the zoning of McCormack Annexation be set for 9:00 A.M., July 5th. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding tentative map of Sunny Vale Subdivision, was read. Report of the City Engineer set forth certain requirements. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this tentative map be accepted with the final approval of the City Engineer and City Planner. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the tentative map of Sunny Vale Subdivision be approved subject to the provisions as outlined in the report from the Planning Commission. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, recommending that a blanket increase of 3% be given to all employees with a definite understanding that before the 56-57 budget is set up, a study by a qualified outside expert be made of the inequities in our present set up, and that such inequities be corrected. This blanket recom- mendation is made with one exception; which is that a separate salary set up for the Police -Clerk Matron at Rate 15 - $256 to 311. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that it be referred to the Finance Committee. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he had received a copy of the stipulation with reference to the action filed by F. E. Thibodo, and upon examina- tion it appeared to him that the City had not represented anything, that the only representation that had been made was by private individuals. The United States Attorney was so advised and left it open so that if he has anything further to report he can do so. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Certificate of Insurance which was submitted as a part of the application for permit for public fire- works display made by the National City Lions Club appears to be in order and recommended approval. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund$22,321.91 Traffic Safety Fund 1,998.95 Park M & I Fund 514.22 6/21/55 304 Retirement Fund Harbor Fund Special Delinquent Tax Payroll Fund TOTAL $2,349.22 .90 Fund 14.03 24,800.74 $51,999.97 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6425 was read, approving the expenditure of $581.80 from the Capital Outlay Fund to Ets-Hokin & Galvan, for final pay- ment for traffic signals at 4th and 24th and Highland Avenue. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she received a bulletin put out by the employees of municipal government in the State of California, stating they are in business with furniture, appliances, etc. and that you take out a $2.00 membership and you get the merchandise practically at cost. There is one of those discount houses operat- ing at 2380 Main Street in San Diego. Every school teacher, civil employee, City and County employee are invited to join, and these people are paid out of the taxes from the area in which they are employed. They are paid by the sales tax, business license taxes, inventory taxes and property taxes, and she thinks it is a bad deal for employees to get mixed up with that type of thing, and there should be a concerted effort made by people to stop this sort of thing. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she thought every business person and City Councils all over the State should take some action against such operations. THOMAS LEONARD was present and stated if the discount houses were made to deliver the things they profess they are going to deliver at 10 percent above cost, determining at what cost is, they would not be in business very long. If they are not delivering as they say, they are they should be investigated by the Better Business Bureau. FRANK BRINKMAN, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce was present and was in accord with the thinking of Council- woman Hollingsworth and Mr. Leonard. FRANK BRINKMAN, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and presented copies of Directory of Organizations of National City published by the Chamber of Commerce. RESOLUTION FROM NATIONAL, CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION was read, stating it is Tight and proper that improvements be installed on dedicated travelways, sufficient to meet the need of the citizens, from our City tax revenues; and that the work of widening and installing travelway on Highland Avenue from Division to 30th Street, be the first installation of a complete plan of progressive City development at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, Librarian, was read, stating the Board of Trustees recommends the reappointment of Mrs. Burleigh Bagnall and Dr. A. Watson Brown to the Library Board for a term of three years, beginning July 1, 1955. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated that since the Council has adopted the policy of no reappointments she would like to present the names of Dr. Mary Barnes and Miss Cornelia McKnight for the Council's consideration to fill the vacancies. 6/21/55 305 MAYOR HODGE stated he thought this was a very good recommendation. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that a letter of appreciation from the Mayor be written to both Mrs. Bagnell and Dr, Brown for past services. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that Dr. Mary Barnes and Miss Cornelia McKnight be appointed to the Library Board. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. REQUEST FOR REFUND by Margaret R. Graham for an over estimate on business license, was read< The request was approved for refund of C2.50 by City Treasurer Holgate and License Clerk Grimes. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read requesting transfer of $31*000.00 from the Gas Tax Maintenance Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 6426 was read; aethorizing the transfer of $31,000.00 from the Special State Gas Tax Improvement Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund -Street. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried* all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of May, 1955, was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER LICENSE by Clyde D. Bonamo & Eugene W. Hamry, known as the 21 Club, 2105 National Avenue, was presented. Also a Supplemental Application to Clyde D. Bonamo, Robert F. Bonamo & Eugene W. Hamry, was presented. REPORT .FROM POLICE CHIEF SMITH stated that investigation fails to disclose any known grounds for protest of this application. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the applications be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM VERNE HANSEN was read, in regard to obtaining a free business license due to the fact that he is blind and totally disabled due to polio. REPORT FROM THE LICENSE CLERK stated Ordin- ance N'o. 708 does not permit any free licenses except those granted by City Council action. City Attorney Curran informed the License Clerk that free licenses are granted to disabled veterans by State or Federal law. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the request of Verne Hansen for a free license be granted. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he wined it clarified that the license will be used strictly by this handicapped individual who is applying, and not by any other person. Carried, by the following vote to+wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read stating they are enclosing Resolution and Deed of Dedication for an easement for a public road over the Southerly 30 Feet of their Granger Avenue school site located between 20th and 24th Streets, CITY PLANN^R WAGNER stated this is a condition of the recommended approval for conditional exception to locate a school an that parcel of R-1 property. When the application first came before the Planning Commission the recommendation was for streets 30 feet in width on all four boundaries of the parcel. In the meantime the recommendation had gone to the Council and the School Board misunderstood and sub- mitted deeds only for the South half of 20th, East half of Granger and West half of Van Ness, there was no deed for the North half of 24th until this time. This cleared the record and a resolution granting 6/21/55 306 the conditional exception can be passed after the acceptance of the deed. COUNCIL CMAN HOLLINGSWORTH inquired if the improvements are included, CITE: PLANNER WAGNER stated that was not in the original . i eeomr.'endation, COUNCITWOMAN HOLLI'iGS •IORT'r stated. that we ask all our citizens to imer.ove the stree_c cr,1 thought tibe schools should do the same, Moved by Hollingsworth: seceeded by Jensen, that the Deed of Dedication_ not be accepted until the City Planner and City Engineer contact the School Board tee ltng them of the policy of the Co:.mi.l. Carried; aU the Counci present vod r.g aye, CITY CLEP.K ALSTON stated she had a bond from i=.'r,. Keener who has the Ci cy's contract foe time collection of trash and ask that it be ap- proved by the City A etcr.:iey,. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented an insurance policy from the Insurance Agent> Association covering the fleet, and asked that it be approved by Attorney Curran, COPMNICATION FROM COUNTY OF SIN DIEGO was read regarding the ex- tension of 43rd Street from a pci_nt i oeth of Logan Avenue to Fair- mount Avenue. CIYT t'LAiiNEP. WAGNER stated the Planning Comm:'.esion has held to date hearings on a proposed. new zoning ordinance and plans, two official hearings and five extended or continued hear ngs, The final hear- ing will be held June 27th at 7:30 P„M, in the Court room. Shortly after that meeting they hope to send their recommendations to the Council for its public hearing, CITY MANAC-ER BIRD stated he had an official notification of the Public Utilities hearing of. the San Diego Transit System asking for an increase in rate. The hearing is set for July 20, 1955 at 9:30 A.M. in the Chamber of Commerce Bldg., San Diego. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the notice be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, regarding the request of the Council for participation by the National. City School District in the City recreation program in the form of a contribution of $4,000.00. The request was presented to the governing Board of the National School District June 14, 1955, and after consideration the Board denied the request. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER BIRD regarding hearing on Drexel and Clair- mont Avenues, 1911 Act Improvement Project, was read. A hearing was held on the approved report of the City Engineer for the proposed improvement of Drexel Avenue and Clairmont Avenue from the center- line of Division Street to the north boundary of the City of National City. There were 29 parties present. No written protests were received. Twenty-four oral protests were presented. The project was protested, the cost of the project was protested, and the bound- aries of the proposed improvement district were protested, The re- commendations of the hearing Officer are: 1. It is recommended that the project be continued for the following reasons: (a) No written protests were received. (b) The 24 oral protests heard were from persons representing approximately 28% of the area of the proposed improvement district (representing approximately 29% of the street frontage in the proposed improvement district) This is less than the percentage required for Manority Protest of the project. (c) The cost of the improvement is less than onehalf the true land value of the proposed improvement district. Moved by Heck, seconded by 6/21/55 307 Parchen, that the Hearing Officer's recommendation for the continuing of the 1911 Improvement Act for Drexel and Clairmont Avenues be allowed, and that further resolutions be drawn. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes! Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, stating that the Chamber of Commerce City Deaut:.fcation Committee, auth.)rized by thef.r Board of Directors to ex-ilcre means of alleviating the litter problem, went on record as suppor:,ing the planwhich Park Supt. Gautereaux has presented to the Council. The Comm:.t':ee urges that the City buy as many trash cans as possible and that additional cans for business streets be purchased by merchants or civic organ- izations, with tie City undertaking to collect the trash from such cans; The Committee urges the Council to find a means of financing such a plan in the 1955-56 budget:and the Committee offers all help in eolicitating the aid of private enterprise or civic organizations in the purchase or donation of cans for the City and in working out any advertising or other incentive system whereby private aid may be enlisted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM AL GRAFF, Chancellor Southwesters Sciots Pyramid No. 55, Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots, was read, stating they are desirous of finding some suitable location for a future lodge hall. It is their understanding that the City has some lots on Roosevelt Avenue off 18th Street that they might consider selling. The lot numbers are Lots 5 to 10 and 13 to 20 inclusive, Block 46. They would appreciate receiving information as to the number of lots the City would consider selling and their selling price. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager proceed with negotiations and if he can get a fair price for the property to sell it and get it back on the tax roll. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN questioned the drainage in that area. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he would be in favor of holding up temporarily on this until the new zoning ordinance and zone use map is approved, If we are going to sell the property it must be sold at public auction, not to an individual. Motion seconded by Jensen. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Heck, Parchen. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR EDDY was read, stating in the course of developing assessed valuations throughout the County we use numerous approaches to value, such as sales, asking prices of the capitalized value of rents and income according to type of busi- ness. These latter two items, rent and business productivity are referred to as economic data. Heretofore we have never been able to get this information from the tenants of the various properties under study, however there are some cases where the tenants are not able to furnish us with the income data because they are a part of a chain store operation and the local manager is not free to give the information we seek. Also there are a few locations where the merchants do not understand the program or refuse to cooperate. In the City of San Diego we have recently worked out an arrangement whereby the City sales tax data has been made available to us in order to develop gross sales figures at various locations. A letter was cleared through the City Manager and the City Attorney in San Diego as being entirely legal because the County Assessor is Ex- 0fficio Assessor for that City. This would be the same situation in National City. The purpose of this letter is to ask that you arrange to make available to us such sales tax data as may be needed from time to time, CITY MANAGER BIRD requested that this be referred 6/21/55 308 to the City Attorney. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested au tborization to have a fire hydrant in tal.ed on Alpha Street, Hcvad by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, tLa.t au iiorization be granted, Carried, all the Council present vott72g aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6427 was real. granting a special zone variance permit to H, I. Williams for the --arpc,,e of construction and operation of a grocery store of approximately 10,000 square feet, with the re- mainder of the property being used for off-street parking purposes.. Said permit is granted upon Certain conditions and recommendations as setforth in the Resolution. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present Voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6428 was read, approving the Engineer's Report upon the proposed improvement of SEVENTH STREET from the centerline of Palm Avenue to the Westerly line of the Southeast Quarter of 40 Acre Lot 2 in Quarter Section 131 of Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6429 was read, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT ON "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" HEARING" relative to the proposed improvement of DREXEL AVENUE and CLAIRMONT AV".NUE from the centerline of Divis- ion Street to the Northerly boundary of the City of National City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6430 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS" for the improvement of DREXEL AVENUE and CLAIRMONT AVENUE from the centerline of Division Street to the Northerly Boundary of the City of National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO,, 6431 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND IMPROVEMENT OF DREXEL AVENUE FROM THE CENTERLINE OF DIVISION STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CLAIRMONT AVENUE FROM THE CENTERLINE OF DIVISION STREET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that further reading of the Resolution be waived. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be ad- journed until June 28, 1955 at 9:00 A.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The meeting closed at 9:30 P.M. (lit/ / MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALIF. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 6/21/55 309 National City, Californian June 28, 1955. Adjourned meeting of June 21, 1955, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 9:00 A.M. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, Council members absent: Parchen. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS presents Alston, Bird, Wagner. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by in- vocation by Mayor Hodge. RESOLUTION N0. 6432 was read, authorizing the transfer of $111,484.22 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund, repayment of loan to purchase 0livewood Housing. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ? POLUTION NO. 6433 was read, authorizing the transfer of $6,000.00 `:cTM the Park Fund to the General Fund, repayment of loan. Moved b.- Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, i11 the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6434 was read, authorizing the transfer of $19,000.00 ':om the Library Fund to the General Fund, repayment of loan. Moved ^;; Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the following inter -budget transfers are necessary: Legal Printing, 501 B 12, $710.57; Salaries, 504 A 1, $1,609.50; Unclassified, 504 B 21, $576.95; Stores (office Supplies), 506 B 1, $1,102.98; Refunds, 506 B 22, $958.69; Salaries, 516 A 1, $998.41; Equipment Repairs, 518 F-B 3, $13.15; 7th St. To "N" to Palm, 526-173, ($91.51; N. Clairmont & Division, 526.489, $136.37; 18th St. Palm-Rachael, 526-213, $2.67; "K" Ave., 18th to 21st, 526-216, $81.67; Outlay Transportation, 3- C 3, $1,788.14; Taxes, Accounts Receivable, $20,048.26; total $28,118.87. $3,843.85 is to be trans. ferred from Unappropriated Reserve and $24,275.02 to be transferred from available budgets within the General Fund. moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the transfers be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen„ COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. DEAN HAFT was read, stating that June 21st at 1909 "N" Avenue the City sewer stopped up, causing an over flow and flodded the house, It is requested that $150.00 be allowed to replace the rug and mat in the living room, REPORT FROM THE,SEWER DEPT. was read stating that the line was cleared shortly after the call was received, and that the rug and pad were all that was damaged as a result. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that City Manager Bird has informed the Insurance Carrier, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the complaint be referred to the Legal Department., Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like authorization to have the City Clerk advertise for bids for 1,000 or more tons of Stock Plant Mix MC3 3/8 maximum, San Diego City Specifications, to be delivered on site, Bids must be received not later than 5:00 P.M., July 19, 1955. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager's request to advertise for plant mix be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like to know when the Council wishes to meet with the Division of Highways regarding the inner 6/28/55 310 changes off of the new Belt Freeway. The first available date is July 27th, 28th or 29th. Mr. Wallace was very insistent that the meeting be held between only people of vital interest to discuss the matter, The Council agreed to meet with the Division of Highways on Wednesday, July 27th in the Conference Room of the Library. CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported that the Planning Commission approved the proposed new zoning ordinance and map at the meeting last night and will be ready for the July 5th meeting of the Council. CITY MANAGER BIRD suggested the Council forego the Manager's meeting on Friday, July 1st due to the various activities going on over the Fourth of July holiday. The Council were in accord with the suggest- ion. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be closed. ^r.rx;.ed, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at ...5A,.M. r & 7 MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL C7/1Y, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK