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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 01-05 CC MIN249 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY3. CALIFORNIA January 5, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mayor Morgan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the re ular meeting o December 22 lg?0 be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN said he read that the President signed a bill to set up better police protection for something like 3 billion dollars and inquired if the City Manager saw the item. City Manager Osburn replied he did but had no other information on it as yet; he would check on it. MAYOR MORGAN stated an admiral and a captain at the Navy Fire Fight ing School told °him the contract for the school would be let tomorrow. MAYOR MORGAN inquired if Mrs. Backus and Mrs. Hooker (Mrs, Elizabeth Backus, 1430 J Avenue, religious winner in the Jaycee Christmas Decorating Contest, and Mrs. Margaret Hooker, 2407 E. 2nd Street, novelty winner in the Jaycee Christmas Decorating Contest) were in the audience. Mayor Morgan presented a plaque to Mrs. Backus in appreciation of her efforts. COUNCILMAN WATERS inquired about the mobile (narcotics van offered the City by the National City Rotary Club); at the narcotics meeting last night they were very interested in the mobile unit; he mentioned to them that Vice Mayor Camacho was working on this project; they would be willing to accept it because it fits right in with their Model Cities Program. Vice Mayor Camacho said he would notify Mr. Collins and maybe he could go with him to inspect the unit when it is in the area. Councilman Waters said it was re- quested by them and they contacted the Chief of Police who didn't seem to be too interested, but they would like to have one of our detectives from the Narcotics Division to meet with a few of them like Mr. Baca, Mr. Collins, etc. to inform them what they are doing basically in the city in relation to narcotics; they would like to have some kind of arrangement so they could meet with them right here in the community conference room or something. Councilman Waters asked the City Manager to bring back something on this at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN WATERS reported this week he received 82 letters regarding nar- cotics and read a letter aloud. Councilman Waters asked the Mayor to take the letter and discuss it with the Chief of Police. Mayor Morgan asked if Councilman Waters checked any of the addresses out and talked with the people who signed the letters; he checked with several of them and found they were people who signed these letters who when he went to their homes they didn't live there; he found people did not know what they were talking about and didn't know what they were signing when they signed it; they signed it because they had company and did it to get them out of the door, this sort of thing. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RUTH SWYERS, 3402 Menard Street, was present and said their committee was the ones putting out these letters and they explained to the people what 1/5/71 250 they were doing; she got 2 threatening phone calls last night telling her to mind her own business; they were going all out and they intended to stay that way. Councilman Waters asked Ctrs. Swyers if some of her people circu- lated these letters and had them signed. Mrs. Swyers replied they did; they did not force anyone to sign; if they did not want to sign them they said "thank you very much" and they left. Mayor Morgan outlined the programs National City has had for the youth. There was discussion. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be read b title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,245, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (Beautification of El Toyon Park)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,245 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,246, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE AND LOCAL VOTING RIGHTS FOR 18 YEAR OLDS." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10 246 be ado ted and it be sent to the senators and re resentatives of this area and the governor as well as to the cities_ in the San Diego area. (amended motion) Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,247, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 100209 RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF BUILDING PERMITS EAST OF 805 .. " Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,247 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,248, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 TO INDUSTRIAL CASTING COMPANY." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10 248 be ado Ned. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,249, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PLAZA BOULEVARD SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND.' Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,249 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,250, "RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES TO THE PLAZA BOULEVARD SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10 250 be ado ted. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINALE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $16,354.34 Traffic Safety 775.8.E Capital Outlay 3,133.45 Park 607.55 Gas Tax 2106 1,927.80 Trust & Agency 25.00 Sewer 15.66 Total Y22, 839.65 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $107 , 771.94 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. 1/ 5/ 71 251 UNFINISHED BUSIES A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER in regard to Assessment District No. 166 was presented. City Attorney McLean said the bids were 13.4% higher than the original engineering estimates in this district; the Council can do one of 3 things without any further public hearings: (1) It can deter- mine to go ahead with the work based upon the present bids and not adjusting its contribution to the project; (2) It can go ahead with this project with the present bids and increase the city's contribution to the project so that the assessment against the property owners will not exceed a 10% differen- tial on the original estimate; (3) the Council can reject all of the bids and direct the Engineering Department to solicit new bids; any of these three things can be done without another public hearing. There was discuss- ion. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Mr. McLean resent the resolution for the acce Lance of this Assessment District No. 166 and the Cit 's con- tribution be in the amount of 10,668.30 to bring it down to 10 . City Attorney McLean said he didn't prepare a resolution; he would have it next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. A communication from the CITY ,MANAGER stating the Food Distribution Center will be moved shortly after January 8 to the basement of the First Baptist Church, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be filed. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to landscaping of the 8th Street extension was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this item ertainin to the landsca in of the 8th Street extension be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended to include that the City Manager contact the Cit and Count of San Die o to see if we could a a percentage like we did to widen this street (rational Cit ''e part couldn't come to but just a matter of a few hundred dollars to etthe rest of the cut planted. City Manager Osburn said yes, the first bank is in the City of San Diego specifications; it's 8' or 10' just judging from looking at it. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS An application for renewal of six ambulance permits by HARTSON' S AMBULANCE SERVICE (Certificate of Insurance attahced to the agenda) was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Hartson's re nest for renewal of 6 ambulancepermits be approved. There was discussion. Robert Spradl.ey, Operations Mailager of Hartson's Ambulance Service, was present and said they wouldn't on many occasions have 6 ambulances here at one time; they operate 6 ambulances; they could ask for a license for just one and try to make sure that particular one came down here when they had a call but they didn't think this was the right way to do it so they asked for licenses for all of their ambulances; most of their business was hospital and an occasional house call; they don't have a sub -station here and don't respond to calls from the Police Department; they would but it wouldn't be feasible time -wise for them to come down here; it isn't a question of rushing in here with 6 ambulances chasing around your city at one time; they were just trying to comply with the law and have all of their ambulances licensed with the city. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid.. An application for renewal of twenty-three taxicab permits by DIAMOND CAB COMPANY (Certificate of Insurance attached to the agenda) was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the application for renewal of 23 taxicab permits by the Diamond Cab Co. be approved and that the letter that was on our desk pertaining to the reqliest for an additional ten decals for cabs be referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police for further re ort to the Council as to tfheir o inion as to the necessit of this. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 1/5/71 252 An application for Special Facility Use Permit involving the sale of alco- holic beverages and food by the NATIONAL. CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Special Use Permit in- volvinq the sale ot alcoholic beverages and food by the National City Chamber of Commerce for the one event be approved. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and protested. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 10,251, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL FACILITY USE PERMIT WHHICH AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE," was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the reso- lution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10 251 be ado ted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters. Nays; None. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. A request to advertise for bids for the P AVENUE STORM DRAIN was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the re uest b the staff to advertise for bids for the F Avenue Storm Drain be ermitted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER asking Council permission to inform the South Bay Guidance Clinic they may use the small reception area and one office at Casa de Salud one day a week and the request of the South Bay Guidance Center for use of facilities in National City as a clinic office were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager is recommendation pertaining to the clinic at Casa de Salud for the South Ba Guidance be approved. There was discussion. Captain N. R. Richardson, President, South Bay Guidance Center, Inc., was present and answered questions. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, DEPART- MENT OF SANITATION AND FLOOD CONTROL, in regard to the Sweetwater River Flood Control Project cooperative agreement - County Contract No. 5089-- 5480-R and attached table showing advances for right-of-way acquisition, interest payments and reimbursement by the Department of Water Resources, was presented. City Manager Osburn said this was for information; it has been placed in the budget file for the next year. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this communic at ion from t he Count of San Die © Public Wor s Agency, pertaining to sanitation and flood control Sweetwater River be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS stating the Cali- fornia Division of Highways has received notification from the Federal High- way Administration that the revised draft of "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" has been approved and advising that the Department of Pub- lic Works concurs with the recommendation that center lines on two lane, two-way roads be marked with yellow and recommending the City conform was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this communication from the State Department of Public marks pertaining to the revised draft of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from W. R. DOTSON, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, advising that Mr. R. D. Sayre will replace him as the District Project Studies and CityCounty Engineer on December 8 and thanking the staff for past assistance and coop- eration was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The CITY`' DEL MAR'S Resolution No. 414 urging the League of California Cities and the County Supervisors' Association to seek action to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of beverages in disposable and non -returnable containers was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item 9 under "New Business" ertainin to the resolu- tion from the Cit of Del Mar) No. 614, be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, daters. Nays: Morgan. 1/5/71 253 An application for transfer of off sale general alcoholic beverage license by HCF'FMANN-HENNESSY ENTERPRISES, INC. (President, Joseph J. Hennessy; bland Hennessy), dba HIGHLAND BEVERAGE ighl Secretary�Treasurer, Joan B. , ? Avenue, was presented. Moved by Miters, seconded by Camacho,the applica- tion for transfer of off sale eneral alcoholic bevera a license byH1ff ann- Henness Enter rises Inc. be a roved at 2111 Hi hland Avenue. Carr by the following vote, to --wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. An application for person to person transfer of off sale gen(aeral Delaalcoholic beverage license from FAO GIANT MARKETS to VORNADO, INC,. p- oration ), 1039 Harbison Avenue, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the person to person transfer of off sale general alcoholic beverage license from Food Giant Markets to Vornado Inc. at 1a39 Harbison Avenue be a roved and filed, T Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from W. R. DOTSON, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, stating Senate Bill 253 which became effective November 23 provides that State highways which were included in the select system shall remain in the select system after relinquishment (copy of Senate Bill 253 attached to the agenda) was present- ed. Ordered/ filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in regard to TOPICS was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded dby Cam ho, us this item pertaining to the TO?ICS program be filed. Carried y vote. A communication from the CITY } ENGINEER recommending -the t. Notice F of Completion be filed :for 'Delgado Terrace and, that .9Q 'of,' the ,: t oz ded. Cons t r'uction item P • tibn 4f rd `,tEngineering the r funds ,be ; released after ;� the audit :and a ca�muna Inspector stating .the subdivision has -been com ]eted was presented. RES0LUT'I0N, NO. ` 10, 2. 2,,.. "RESOLUJ°ilON 'ACCEPT mg; _THE WORK . R FOR ° DEL � O TERRACE SUBDIVISIONet was'presented.:;,Mov � .. ... �_ ..�d° � C�imaehi�, at�+�c�xzded by: Reid, .the es�, lution be Mead In °tit le Carried'by unanimous. vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho,,, 'seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10,252 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from, the LAND. `TITLE INSLIZANCE CO. "stating that ,: vnw.or after July k 1 `1971 . they `wiJ 1 provide a subdivision,guarantee-in` general use throughout ., the -State fair the ,benefit of „ governmental agencies ripr . �. � des w�s . .. r � New E� ` - Moved by Hogue,, ::seconded by C�anat . vote cht�,' t h�. ° Item' �. . n '-15•�� de ...., byrana�n mous."` yr Land °Tit .e Insurance Co. b►e ° filed. .iotr. L d A communication ommunication fr om CAPTAIN MUNSON, COMtANDI NG OFFICER, NAVAL AIR R STATION, N IMPERIAL,' AH expressing his gratitude to the -City. Manager �FireChief k Bacon and membersofthe National City FireHepartment for their .,proiei on - al assistance during the annual' service test was- presentee Councilman„ Waters inquiredty if ,a copy-; of ti th is 3 com hunication- had been' forma ded t ©h' Mr. Bacon'. °C:tY Manager ;: Osburw replied it had. Moved by Waters, seconded by ro, OfficerCommandin Naval Carnacho the ...communication from Captain Munson the embers, ,d ft he ° FireDe- partment Station, : in regard ,to.. Fire -Chief Bacon and °.:be, filed. Car riedhby, unanimous . votes y^ in - A communication from JOHN F. LIB, MAS 11R, SOUTH WEST LCOGE NO. 283, viting the City Manager and members of the City Council to a cornerstone a .i. at nth:'and Nat zonal, Saturday, January removal prt�gra�n at, �Lhe,�Masbnic':aTempie. ;.. � �� ur . ,Jntx r 9, at 10- a4un u::wa►s present edQQ ': Ordered filed by unanimous Vot e minutes of * thet The regular meeting:' of ' the"FARE °& RECRSATI ADVIECRY BOARD unanimous .. votvote. e� presented.,Ordered. +� file y on..Decramb�sr' 21 Were. r 6 -'w ..... . N .yam •. r 4 .v a+ _ r�r� dW �p w . • the 'LISRA'RYt BOARD The' minutes of the = xt�gu�•ar' ' meeting- of � ES December 2 were.presented. orderectfilect: by unanimous' vote. 1/5/71 254 REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN said since they had finally determined how much they were going to have to pay on the Metropolitan Sewer, it appeared they would have enough money to repair the swimming pool and he requested permission to go to bid on this project; it will delay opening of the pool until about the middle of April. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be a roved ertainin to the swimming pool. Carried by unan- imous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a letter and resolution from the City of Culver City urging the Los Angeles County Division of the League of Cali- fornia Cities to investigate and schedule a full and comprehensive investi- gation and report as to the present advisability of the Los Angeles Basin cities attempting to work out a mutual assurance program for the purpose of providing the necessary insurance coverage in all or part of the fields of municipal liability which is on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a letter and resolution from the City of San Diego requesting the Board of Directors of the San Diego Transit Corporation to defer action on the termination of transit service to the cities outside of the City of San Diego...April 1 and that the City Manager be directed to contact the Chief Administrative Office ccncerning County participation which is on file. CITY CLERK MIND GUE reported receipt of an application before the Public Utilities Commission by the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will require the construction and operation by the applicant of steam electric generating Unit No. 4 at Encina Power Plant which is on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of an application before the Public Utilities Commission by the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for an order author- izing certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to exercise electric and gas franchise rights in the City of San Diego, author- ity to increase rates by surcharging for additional franchise fees and authority to deviate from Applicant's Rule 31 which is on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Public Utilities Commission order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion of procedures for determining California intrastate operating results of interstate bus carriers within California which is on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Public Utilities Commission reso- lution in regard to electric utilities report 3 on loads and resources which is on file. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported Planning Commission's recommendation that an interim emergency ordinance be adopted by the City Council placing all multiple and commercial development east of Harbison Avenue between Division and pith Street under a planned development zone with height limit restriction to two stories or thirty-five feet, whichever is the lesser; this would place them in the same height limit as the surrounding R-1 Zoning in the area. Moved by Hogue, seconders by Reid, the of the Planning Commission pertaining to the establishment of an interim emeaencv ordinance in the area be a proved. There was discussion, City Attorney McLean said he told the staff that in his opinion that between the first reading and the second reading that if a proposed project would violate the proposed ordinance they shouldn't issue the proposed ordinance they shouldn't issue the permit. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance of the City of National City providing for temporary interim zoning establishing all commercial and multiple residen- tial zones with Planned Development Zones in all that property located east of Harbison Avenue between Division Street and pith Street," was presented for first reading. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the ordinance be b r tit .e. Vern H. Wnlfe, 3402 Eleanor Place, National City, 1/5/71 255 was present and said he and his friends and neighbors present tonight would like to take this time to extend their thanks to the Planning Commission and the work Mrs. Hazel Stockman has done and this Council; rest assured, they would work with them in any way they could to assist and protect the property in that area. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN said the second item for the Planning Commission was an application for a Special Use Permit to authorize the sale of gasoline as an accessory/incidental use at 1535 E. 18th Street; this is an application to put in gasoline pumps at Meese's Market at 1535 E. 18th Street; it would be located 44 ' from the existing structure; the pumps will be installed by the Self Service Systems and maintained and operated by the employees of Meese's Market. Mrs. Stockman said at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 28, after holding a published public hearing with all property owners of record within a radius of not less than 300' of the sub- ject property being notified by mail, it was moved and unanimously passed that the public hearing be closed and the sale of gasoline not be interpreted as an accessory or incidental use to an established convenience meat and grocery and that this request be denied. Mrs. Stockman said the Council also had a letter from the representative of the Self Service Systems, Inc. appealing the Planning Commission's decision and requesting to be heard at the meeting tonight. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be overruled and this permit be granted for the installation of the service station. There was discussion. Tom Calgaro, Area Representative, Self Service Systems, Inc., 2450 Goodstone Street, San Diego, was present and said in regard to the request by Mrs. Stockman, he felt the same way; he would like to go back to the Commission to clarify and straighten out the conditions that were recommended; they never did get into that at the meeting. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this matter be referred back to the Planning Department for her to bring to the Council a plan of what area would be developed and developments that would be made and other aspects of this development back to the Council. George Meese, 1535 E. 18th Street, was present and said he appreciated the efforts a few of them made for him but he noticed it passed 100% for the Chamber of Commerce to have food and alcoholic beverage; that was cutting into his business and it just doesn't seem right to him; the Council voted unanimously for that and when it comes to a little grocery man, it looks like they were kind of pushing him down. There was discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Tom Lewis, 1535 E. 18th Street, was present and said he had a butcher shop at this address; they want to put a gas station in there and he thought the reason they were trying to cast out this sort of thing was because it was a sore thumb; people say if you put in a gas station and it doesn't make it, it will be a sore thumb; what was going to happen here, that corner has always been half paved and the rest was all muddy holes; in putting in this gas station they were going to pave the whole area on the lot and beautify the lot when they put the gas station in; it would not be a sore thumb any longer; it will be in the lease if the gas station doesn't make it they will pull their pumps out and level the area off so that it could be used for something else; they couldn't deny putting it in there because it was going to be a sore thumb; there is plenty of traffic there; 18th and Highland is probably one of the busiest intersections at 4:00 in the afternoon or 5:00 in the afternoon and 8:00 in the morning; there was plenty of traffic to accommodate the service station. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission recommended the Final Subdivision Map of Sweetwater Mesa Unit No. 1, (a 39-lot subdivi- sion contained within 7.33 acres located east of Sweetwater Heights Subdivi- sion) be approved. Moved by Hogue) seconded by Camacho„ the final nal subdivi- sion map for Sweetwater Mesa Unit No. 1 be approved. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. 1/5/71 256 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented a report as requested on the closing of l9th Street between National Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue; for information. some of the staff felt it should remain open and some of the staff felt if it is to be closed that the abutting property owner should be contacted as to what they are going to do with the property; she would like further direction from Council. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the staff be directed to continue the study on,,the closing of_19th Street between National Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion that the City Council establish the reason for the closure of Paradise Valley Road to through traffic and that the Council make a strong protest to the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego against this closure and request they expedite the completion of this project and reopen the road to through traffic; the Planning Commission is opposed to the present condition of the excavated hill created by the widening of Paradise Valley Road and in the interest of preserving ecology and preventing erosion of the soil they would like to see the hillside planted as soon as possible. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item aertainir to the Paradise Valley Road be fild. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the application for Zone Variance No. Z-»81 be placed on the agenda of January 26 for Council's consideration. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the Plapninn Di ector's recommendation on 2Z 8i, be placed, on the agenda of January 26. Carried by unanimous r Vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan- imous vote. The meeting closed at 9:15 p.m. • City C'-- City of National City, Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of January 12, 1971. No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, Cit + ;r : ti.onal City, California