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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-06-03; City Council; Minutes4 (J Proposed Resolution No. 378 was presented to the Council for their re- view, vacating a portion of Buena Vista Circle, lying within Buena Vist Gardens adjacent to Lots 8 and 9; ordering Clerk to record a certified copy wkth the County Recorder of San Diego County. It was noted that a typographical error had been made in the heading of the resolution, the words "of portion" having been repeated twice, It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cwn. Sonneman that Resolution No. 378 be adopted as corrected. Five ayes, Resolution No. 378 adopted. S-NEW BUSINESS: a. Calendar for sale of Water Works Revenue Bonds. The City Manager inf ed the Council that the City Attorney, Mr. Guerin of Schwabacher and Co and himself had met at the office of-OIEielveny and Myers to discuss the sale fo the water bonds. The calendar for the sale of the bonds was presented to the Council. It was suggested that an adjourned meet- ing he held on June 11, 1958 by the Council'to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of the .borlcls. The City Attorney was asked to ex- plain the procedure for the sale of bonds. b. Transfer of funds. The City Manager informed the Council it was necessary to have certain funds transferred from the contingent fund to the various departments to provide sufficient funds for -the re- mainder of the fiscal year. The amounts needed for each department was stated, The City Manager requested the amount of $5,756.00 be trans- ferred from the Contingent Fund for these various departments. After considerable discussion Cmn. Helton moved that the transfer of funds ' from the Contingefit Fund to the various departments in the amount of. $5,756.00 be authorized. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. Five ayes, mot ion carried. c. GradinP of Goad leadine to Wm. E. Fair Dropertv. The Council was informed that Wm. I-I. Fair, owner of Solamar Trailer Park, requested the road leading to his trailer park be regarded due to the fact there is a dip in the road which will make it hazardous for tnailers to travel on, The Engineering Department estimated the work to cost $1,000.00, Mr. Fair would be willing to contribute 1/3 of this amount, leaving $750.00 as the amount to be contributed by the City. It was ' the feeling ,of the Council this request would be purely an accomadation to Mr. Fair, and did- not find it justifiable. 9-EAYMEXT OF BILLS - RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL, Cmn. Ledgerwood moved authorination of payment of bills from May 7, 195 thru May 20, 1958, in the amount of $5,110,35, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cwn. Sonneman., All ayes, motion carried. Cwn. Sonneman moved ratification of the payroll for the first half of 'May, 1958, in the amount of $8,966.01, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Ledger wood. All ayes, motion carried. 10- ADJOUKNNENT c By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:4O P.M. Respectfully submitted, Depuky City Clerk """""""""""""""""""- M1NUTES OF KEGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY CCUNCIL June 3, 1958 1- The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PiBi. by Mayor Baird. Present besides the Mayor were Chuncilrnen Ledgerwood, Helton, Lough, and Councilwoman Sonneman; City Manager Nelson and City Attorney Smith. 2- Invocation was offered by T, Bruce Smith, City Attorney. 3- It was moved by Crnn. Lough and seconded by Crnn. Ledgerwood that the minutes of May 20, 1958 be approved as submitted. Five ayes, motion carried. '.L It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the minutes of May 23, 1958 be approved as submitted. t COKRESPONDEKCEX a. Lett Street, Street, Council er addressed to the Council from Louis V. Dyche, 3446 Harding stating his objection to the City's oil-mix yard off Harding a s it was ina residential zone. The City Manager informed the he felt the time had come when this yard should be moved. By common consent of the Council it was agreed that this oil-mix yard should be moved from this area and that Yx. Dyche's letter be acknow- ledged. I b. Letter dated May 30, 1958 addressed to the Council from Mrs. Leland E. Cole statkng that on May 3rd, 1958 she had suffered a severe fall on ,::- ;> City property at the location of Grand Avenue and Harding Street which necessitated X-rays and medical care, She requested reimbursement from the City for medical fees and for the suffering she had endured. The Council was informed the City had made an inspection of the area and could find no defect in the street. The City Attorney informed the Council this claim was not' in proper form for the' Council to act upon; a verified form must be filed before the City Council could act upon the matter.. The City Manager was informed to notify Mrs. Cole as to the opinion of the City Attorney. 0 0 Wind Lincense in connection with the Carlsbad Cafe was presented to the e 3 .bad Cafe was also applying for a Beer and Wine License at another loca- "1 C. A copy of an application from Gordon and Phyllis Fitch for Beer and d Council. The Council was informed that the former operator of the Carls- tion. The Police Department had been informed of this application and had no comment to make. By common consent of the Council. no action was taken. d. Presentation of proposed 1958-59 budget. The opening letter addressed to the Mayor and the members of the City Council from the City Manager was read. By common consent it was agreed that discussion of the budget be withheld until the adjourned meeting of June 11, 1958. e. Presentation of proposed 1958-59 salary plan. By common consent it was agreed that discussion of the salary plan be.withheld until the ad- journed meeting of June 11, 1958. f. Letter dated June 2, 1958 addressed to the Council from Jeannette L. Lull, 3981 Garfield Street, Carlsbad, requesting that consideration be given to sewer facilities for teh entire incorporated area of the City; . .that sewer laterals be instal.led at the same time as the sewer line is installed; that the streets be resurfaced, and that no one individual or concern be given a monopoly for laying sewer laterals. The Cmuncil requested the letter filed. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications. : ... r sals for trash and Parbane collection service." The City Manager informed the Council that 6 propos.als had been re- ceived for the Trash and Garbage Collection service. The following companies submitted proposals: Stanton, Los Alamitos, Cypress Rubbish Disposal Co.. Vista Sanitation Company A. H. Marron 0. P , McDougal Carlsbad Disposal Service De Void Bispos-All I The Council instructed the City Manager to evaluate the proposals. Discuss4on was given as to the frequency of trash and garbage collec- tions, as to whether collections should be made compulsory, and as to whether the customer should be permitted to electwwhether or not he wishes trash or garbage service or both. It was mutually agreed that twice a week trash and garbage service would be the most beneficial. The City Manager presented the evaluated proposals. After considerable discussion Cmn. Ledgerwood moved that 0. P. McDougll*s proposal be - accepted on the basis of trash and garbage service twice a week, and that. the. Certificate of Necessity be issued for so long as the service is satisfactory to all parties. Seconded by Cmn. Helton, A11 ayes, motion carried. 42 '- DEPARTMENT AND CIOMNISSION kEPOKTS: a. Engineeriqg. (1) HJ3ARI.K - Resolution of Intention No. 370 - Elm Avenue Lighting istrict - 1911 Act. :he Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 P.M had arrived, and this was the time and place fixed by the Council for hearing objections or pro- tests on the proposed work, or the extent of the assessment district, or on the proposed grades under the Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. 370, providing for installation of ornamental street- lighting stand- ards on Elm Avenue, including and from its intersection with Carlsbad Boulevard to and including its intersection with Washington Street. The Clerk presented the affidavits of publication, mailing and posting. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the affidavits of publication be approved, and the same be filed. The Mayor requested the Clerk to read all written protests. The Clerk certified there were no written protests. The Mayor .announced the Council would hear any oral protests or objections concerniwg the work, extent of assessment district or grades. There were no oral objections. The Mayor asked the Engineerof Work to advise the Council what per cent of the total area to be assessed for the improvement was repre- ' sented by written protests or objections filed with the City Clerk. The Engineer peported that written protest and objections had been filed with the City Clerk by the owners of 0% of the total area to be assessed for the improvement. The Engineer of Work fir?eS.e&b;dd the assess- ment map showing.al1 of the lands included in the district *ere bene- fited. Resolution No. 383 was presented to the Council, making findings::add overruling protests and objections for Assessment District No. 1-1958, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood th.at Resolution No.' 383 be adopted. 'Four ayes, Cwn. Sonneman abstaining. Resolution No. 383 adopted. Resolution No. 389 was presented to the Council for their review, ordering the construction of certain ornamental street lighting work and ordering posting and publication of notices inviting sealed pro- posals or bids Qor Assessment District No. 1-1958. It was moved by Crnn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 389 be adopted. Four ayes, Cwn. Sonneman abstaining. Kesolution No. 389 adopted. Resolution No'. 390 was presented to the Council for their review, de- termining the general, prevailing rate of perdiem wages and the general prevailing rahe for legal holiday and overtime work in the City of Carlsbad, for certain crafts or types of workmen for Assessment Dis- trict ~0.1-1958. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 390 be adopted. Four ayes, Cwn. Sonne- man abstaining. Resolution No. 390 adopted. Resolution NOI. 391 was presented to the Council for their review, directing tha.t certain street work be done under the direction and to the satisfaction of the Engineer of Work for Assessment District No. 1- 1958. It was moved by Crnn.' Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that Resolution No. 391 be adopted. Four ayes, Cwn. Sonneman abstaining. Resolution No. 391 adopted. (2) SKYLIXE DRIVE - Clearview Sewer Proiect - 1911 Act. Resolution No. 384 was presented to the Council for their review, finding con- struction of sanitary sewers and appurtenances and appurtenant work and proceedings therefor necessary as a health measure for Assessment Dis- trict No. 3-1.958. It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded.. by Cwn. Sonneman that Resolution No. 384 be adopted. ,Five ayes, Resol- ution No. 3841 adopted. Resolution No. 385 was presented to the Council for their review, ap- pointing engineer and fixing Compensation, for Assessment District No. 3-1958. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Ledger- wood that Resolution No. 385 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No. 385 'adopted. Resolution No. 386 was presented to the Council for their review, ap- pointing person to prepare all proceedings for Assessment District No. 3-1958. It was moved by Cmh. Ledgerwood and. seconded by Cwn.' Sonneman that Resolution No 386 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No 386 adopted . & a" Resolution No. 387 was presented to the Council for their review, order- ing plans and specifications for Assessment District No. 3-1958. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 387 be adopted. Five ayes, motion carried. MR. E. G. NELSON, 4260 Skyline Drive, stated that he had lived in this area .less than- a year, and at the time he built his home he had been assured his aditary facilities would be adequate. His property was loca- ted on the last block on Skyline and unless he 'could be assured that his property was located within the area being declared as a health menace ht . would like to be excluded from the district. I . MR. DOKAN, 4245 Clearview, asked that his property be. excluded from this assessment district as he did not feel that his property was located in the area declared to be a health menace. 3 4 3 3 I I Mr. Nelson and Mr. Doran were informed of a hearing to be held in connect ion with this assessment district, and that at that time they can make any objections. If at that time the Council feels that certain area should be deleted they can delete these areas from the Assessment Distric They were both advised to submit their objections and protests 'in writing Cmn. Ledgerwood informed 'Mr. Nelson and Mr. Doran that he had been on the Sanitary District Board for several years and on the Council for ova two years, and when these districts are formed and certain parcels are deleted the property owners are usually sorry later, as it is much more expensive to connect to the sewer at a later date. (3) Juniper Avenue Sewer Project - 1911 Act. Resolution No. 388 was pre- sented to the Council for their review, declaring the intention of the City Council to order the construction of certain sanitary sewers and ap- purtenances and appurtenant work in said City; declaring the work to be c more than local or ordinary public benefit; describing the diehrict to be benefited by said work and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense the of; determining that bonds shall be issued-to represent assessments to be levied; and fixing the time and place for hearing protests and objections to said work on the extent of the district to be assessed, or both, and giving notice thereof, for Assessment District No. 2-1958. Cmn. Ledgerwoc moved that Resolution No. 388 be adopted. Seconded by Cmn. Lough, Five ayes, Resolution No. 388 adopted. b. Planning. (I) HEARING - Annwion flGast Carlsbad Annexation #2.l*. The Mayor de- clared the hearing open and announced that the members of the Council had been served with a Writ of Prohibition, which prohibited this matter fron being heard at this time, and informed the Council the matter would be continued until June 11, 1958 at the adjourned 'meetin,g. (2) CONTINUED HEARING - Proposed amendment to Ordinance. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Tuck addressed to the City Council protesting Mortu- aries in R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones. At a previous meeting of the Council, ,th Council requested the Planning Commission to reconsider their recommend- ation that Mortuaries and Ambulance Service be excluded from R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones, and in all other zones on the basis of a Conditional Use Per- mit, and that they give their reasoning for deleting Mortuaries from R-3 Zones. A memorandum'from the Planning Commission was read stating they had reconsidered their recommendation, and at the time they had made thei recommendation it was their opinion that Mortuaries should not be allowed in X-1, R-2 and R-3 zones, and recommended the present change to the ord- inance to allow mortuaries in all other zones on the basis ofA a Condition Use Permit to expand the possible zones within which a mortuary might be established. They had reconsidered the matter as to whether a mortuary :. should be allowed in an R-3 Zone upon the issuance of a Conditional Use Permitand were unable to make any recommendation due to a tie vote. MR. FRANK SMITH. read a statement protesting Ambulance Service and Mort- uaries in R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones. MRS. GARRETT, 226 Normandy Lane, stated she felt they should be kept in an R-P Zone. Public Hearing was closed at 8:15 P.M. After discussion by the Council, Cmn. Lough moved that -the Counci'l finds that it would not be prejudicial to the best interest of the City to permit Mortuaries and Ambulance Ser- vice in any zone in the City of Carlsbad, EXCEPTING R-1 and R-2 Zones, if the location of such, Mortuaries and Ambulance Service were permitted only after iss'uance of a Conditional Use Permit; it is further found that a. Conditional Use Permit could control the location of all such businesses and would permit the Planning Commission to consider each case on its own sole merits; therefore, it 'is the intention of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad to permit, upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, Mortuaries or Ambulance Service in any zone within the City of Caclsbad, EXCEPTIN R-1 and R-2 Zones. That this motion should be referred to'the Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission is requested to report back to the City Council on or before July 1, 1958, and thatBthe failure of the Planning Commission to report on or before July 15, 1958, shall be deemed to be an approval of the Planning Commission of the action proposed by the -City council. Seconded by Cwn. Sonnem!an. All ayes, motion carried. A short recess was declared by the Mayor, The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M. (3) Recommendations from Plannim Commission - Denying Variance and Lot, SDlit - Everet- Resolution No. 68 of the Planning Commission was read wherein they denied a variance to allow a lot split as requested by Everett L. Miller, and recommended that the City record with the County Recorder a notice that said lot has been illegally created and is not a buildable lot, and that the City initiate suit to set aside the un- lawful transfer of land, in accordance with the courses of action to be taken 'submitted by the City Attorney. The City Attorney's opinion was read to. the Council stating three courses of action that could be taken: (a) Take no effective action and rely upon the building inspector to re- fuse to issue a permit for future construction on said lot; (b) Record with .the County.Recorder a. notice. that said lot has been illegally create and is not a buildable lot; and (c) For the City to initiate suit to set aside the unlawful transfer of land. The City Attorney stated he did not feel the City should file suit; that perhaps the best ac&bcrn...woiild be to take no act9on. and rely upon the building inspector to refuse to issue a permit for future construction on said lot, After considerable discuss- ion Cmn. Lough moved that the Council concur with items (a) and (b) in regards to the course of action to be taken as suggested by the City At- torney. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood, Five ayes, motion carried. (4) Vac&on ofdhore Drive - P. S. Allen. Letter dated May 27, 1958 addressed to the City Clerk from P. S. Allen requesting that his appli- cation for vacancy be held in abeyance for thirty days or until further notice as he and the Terramar Association had negotiated settlement and the matter has not been concluded. By common consent of the Council it was agreed that an extension of 30 days be granted to Mr. Allen as re- que st ed. Letter dated May 28, 1958 addressed to the Council from the Terramar Association was. read wherein they stated their intent to regulate their property in order that it would not be offensive to beach propery owners by adopting certain regulations, .It was agreed by the Council that no action be taken at this time. C. The monthly reports of the Police Department and Fire Department were circulated among the Council members and ordered filed. The City Manager informed the Council that the Fire Department had re- quested that an cold davenport now used by the Fire Department be dis- posed of. It was moved by Cmn. Elelton and seconded by Cmn. Lough that the request of the Fire Department to dispose of the davenport be granted d. Water. (1) Er(tposed rate change Carlsbad Mutual Water Comoany, Letter from the Carlsbad Mutual Water Company was read wherein they propose to increase water rates, which is the result of the increase of the wholesale cost of water to the Mutual. The increased cost of Colorado River h7ater is the result of new price schedule adopted by the Metropolitan Water Com- pany of Southern California. By common consent the City Manager was in- structed to acknowledge the letter, . OLD BUSINESS: (1) mtments - PlanninP Commission (11, Harbor Commission (2) and park and Recreation Commission (1). The Mayor informed the Council that he would like to submit the name of Barbara Lang Hayes as a Commissioner of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Cmn, Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Lough that the nomination of Barbara Lang Hayes be accepted as 4< commissioner for the Planning Commission for a' four year tern commencing April 8, 1958 -and cintinuing until April', 1962. . All ayes, motion carried (2) Second readinp Ordinance Xo. 9086 - ChanPe of zone from €2-A to C-3.. - Second reading was given Ordinance No. 9086, amending Ordinance No. 9060, changing property to be known as Pacific Plaza from Zone R-A to Zone C-2. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Ordinance No. 9086 be adopted. Four ayes, Cmn. Lough abstaining. Resolution No. 9086 Adopted. . .. (3) ,%cond readinp Ordinance NO. 9088 -: AmendinP Ordinace No. 9060 - allowing structual alterations to residences in tfCt1 and "Mff Zones. Second reading was given to Ordinance No. 9088, amending Section 1705 of Ordinance No. 9060, allowing alterations and repairs to nonconforming ret idential structures in the rlC" and TIM11 Zones. It was moved by Cmn. Heltor arid seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Ordinace No. 9088 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution go. 9088 adopted. (4) Vacation of portion of Carlsbad Boulevard adjacent to State Park. Letter from Mr. Kenyon, District Superintendent of the State Division of Beaches and Parks, requesting that this matter be delayed'until such time as they have prepared that plat map, No action was takn by the. Council. I : NEW BUSINESS: 4 Q (1) uscussion of Eneineerine.contract with Bvrl Phelps for sewase treat- ment ~lant. Cmn. Lough informed the members of the Council .he 'had requee 3 ed this. matter be put on the agenda. It was pointed out that Mr. Phelps J had appeared before the Council some time ago at the request of- the Counci and at that time had recommended that. a pump be installed and a roof be put on the plant; the pump had been installed but the roof ahd not. After considerable discussion it was felt that the recommendations of Mr. Phelg should be carried out, and by common consent it was agreed that the roof .be installed. (2) Resolution s of appreciation to out-going members of the Council and elected official_, Resolution No. 392 was presented to the Council for their review, extending appreciation to Max 0. Ewald for services render- I ed as City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad. It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that ResolEtion No. 392 be adopted. Five ayes motion carried. Resolution No. 393 was 'presented to the Council for their review extend- ing appreciation to R. R. Robinson for services rendered; as City Council- man of the City of Carlsbad. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 393 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolutior 'No. 393 adopted. Resolution No. 394 was presented to the Council for their review extendir appreciation to 11. M. Castorena for services rendered a s City Councilman and Mayor of the City of Carlsbad. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seco'! J ed by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 394 be adopted. Five ayes, Resc ution No. 394 adopted. (3) The Mayor asked the Council if there was any action they wished to take in regards to the Writ-cos Prohibition that was served on the members Elf the Council in connection with the "East Carlsbad Annexation No. 2.1.' Cmn. Lough moved that the City Attorney inquire into the conduct of the City of Oceanside to determine whether or not a fraud has been perpetratt upon the Court, or whether a contempt of court has been committed by any or all of the members of the City Council of the City of Oceanside; that if in the opinion of the City Attorney either such fraud or contempt has been committed, then the City Attonney is instructed to initiate contempt proceedings against eQch individual member of the Oceanside City Council; the City Attorney is further instructed to file proceedings in oppositior to Oceanside's application for a Writ of Prohibition. Seconded by Cwn, Sonneman. Five ayes, motion carried. Mr. Glenn Feist stated that if a contempt suit is filed sooner or later the two cities are going to have to get together and work out some solu- tion for the sewage problem. Cmn. Lough asked Mr. Feist if he were assuming the blame for this action by Oceanside. I Mr. Feist stated he was not, however, he did instruct his client (Mr. Cornell) as to his action. He and Mr. Cornell had appeared before the 4b Oceanside City Council and requested they forego any suit on their part; as a taxpayer he would not see fit to instruct the City Attorney to start a contem.pt suit . Cmn. Lough stated that if a law has been vi.olated tkrat the City Attorney should be instructed to carry out the Council's wishes, 3s they have only instructed the attorney to see if the law has been violated. The Mayor informed Mi-. Feist that at this time the only matter being considered is the annexation. . 1- PAYMENT OF BILLS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL: Cmn. Ledgerwood moved authorization of payment of bills from May 21, 1958 through June 3, 1958 in the amount of $3,584.51, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cwn. Sonneman.i:. .. All ayes, motion carried. Cwn. Sonneman moved ratification of the payroll for the second half of May, 1958, in the amount of $9,833.32, as certified by the Director of Finance .and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Ledger- wood. All ayes,&motion carried. Letter of inquiry from Everetts and Esenoff as to whether they would be asked to audit the books for the City this year. It was mutually agreed that the audit should be continued by Everetts and Esenoff. The City Manager informed the Council that a request from a.property owner had been made in regards to chickens on Jefferson Street. The party stated if the party would get rid of the roosters the neighbors would not object to the chickens. Mr. Nelson pointed out that Mrs.. Eula Mae Morrow was one of the offenders, and had been given written notice of this offense, and had been personally contacted several times, but had done nothing about the matter. It was mutually agreed that the City Manager be instructed to take action to enforce the:ordinance in regards to the abatement of these chickens. By proper motion the meeting was adjourned to June 11, 1958 at 7:OO P.M. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10: 50 P.M. \ Respectfully submitted, dFfl&J AET E. AI)AMS , De2"uy City Clerk .""""""-"""""~""""""" MINUTES OF ADJ'OURNEI) XEGULAR MEETIMG OF C_ARLSBAD CITY CCiUNCIL. June 11, 1958 .- The meeting was called to order at 7:Os P.M. by Mayor Baird; Present besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Helton, Lough and Councilwoman S,onneman; City Manager Nelson and City Atiiorney Smith. !- 1 Invocation was offered by Councilman Helton. 1- WRITTEN COKRESPOKDENCE: (1) Letter from the Carlsbad Municipal Water District stating they wished to lease a portion of the Carlsbad Mutual Water Co. -building, together with a portion of the storage facilities, at the rate of $75.00 per month, and that this lease be for a two year term. Discussion was given as to the term of the lease, and it was felt that a cancellable lease should be considered; perhaps a 60 day cancellation clause, as this was valuable prope:rty and the City might wish to sell the property during this two year period. By common consent of the Council it was agreed that the City Manager be instructed to continue negotiations with the Municipal Water District to see if a shorter term lease could be worked out or a cancellation clause incorporated in the lease. . ORAL COMFIUNICATIO - 123 : There were no 'oral communications. I DEPARTMEKT AND CO;ID€XSSION XEPOKTS: -