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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 05-20 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN'IG OF THE CITY COUI:CIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CI=, CALIFORNIA May 20, 195; The regular meeting of the City Ccuncil of the City cf National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 d.m. by Mayor Morgan. Ccuncil members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: ;acne. ADMINISTRATI'JE OFFICIALS present: Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, Maley, McLean, Osburn, Stockman, Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn fcl- lowed with invocation by the Reverend Philip A. Larson, Faith Community Church. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG stated the approval cf ste•) increases for Lawrence J. Kraus and Maria E. Navarro, Engineering Deoartment, were inadvertently left cut of the minutes of May 13th and requested the minutes be approved with this correction. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1965 be approved with this correction. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLB RN stated he received a letter from the Mayor apologizing for a statement which he never heard but was evidently in the paper; he did not think the apology was necessary because councilmen do not necessarily receive their pay just for attending Council meetings; they assume an obligation after being elected to the office; each is responsible to himself and his constitu- ents as to the time he puts in; however, he felt by receiving the Agenda on Friday there was sufficient time before the Tuesday evening meeting to check each item on the Agenda and if there was a question regarding an item the staff could be contacted; he recommended Ccuncil abolish the Pre -Council Con- ferences. Moved ny Colburn, Council Conferences ne disbanded as of this date. Motion died for lack of second. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO inquired if there was a study made on the traffic problem off the freeway at 24th Street. City Manager Osburn replied a study had not been made as yet. MAYOR MMORGAN stated last week there was a motion on the floor to appoint Mr. Milo P. Wood to the Library Board. Councilman Cciovrn said the motion was tabled. Moved. ny Colburn, seconded by Reid, the item to appoint Mr. Mile P. Wood to the Library Beard be removed from the table. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the appointment of Mr. Milo F. Wood to the Library 3card be approved. Councilman Hogue complimented the Mayor for choosing someone so closely related to his appointed job. Carried by unanimous vote. The proposed PROCLAMATIOIN of "BRING tEM 3AC.i ALI JE WEEKEND" (May 30 through June 2, 1;69) was read. Moved by Reid, seconder by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The proposed PROCLAMATION "urging citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this caLse by contributing generously 'cc its support through the purchase of ",ducky Fcopies" (by the VFW) on the day set aside for the distri- bution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead," was read. i'ioved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the following three resolutions be pre- sented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NC. ;328, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIiNG TRANSFER OF FUNDS (General Fun. and Retirement)." Moved by Colburn, seconded. by Reid, the Resolution be adooted.. .Carried by unanimous vote. 5/20/59 55 xSOLUTION NO. , "Resolution Supporting Increase In Property Tax Limits From Municipal Libraries." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolutic.: be adopted. Councilman Hogue stated he understood at the present time the limit on the Library is 30C and they're using 28c; if they want to be conscio,1: of the possibility of rising taxes he thought this might be one instance where they could hold the line until something is brought to Council from the Library Board or the Librarian saying this move was necessary; a raise could always be asked for later on if needed. Motion to adopt the resolution failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid. Nays: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. :825, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVE- MENT OF PARADISE VALLEY ROAD." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the following two ordinances be presented for the second reading by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1221, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change No. C-53, from R-2, Two Family Residence Zone to R-4-PD, Multiple Family Residence Zone, 2926 Grove Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1222, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change No. C-54, from C-2, Limited Commercial to C-2-A, Special Limited Commercial Zone, 2800 and 200 Blocks North Side of Valley Road)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated two parcels of land at the NW corner and the NE corner of 8th and Highland are required by the City to continue the improve- ment project on 8th Street and recommended they be condemned. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hogue inquired if they had to condemn the property. City Attorney McLean replied he hoped when they realized the cost of condemn- ing rights of way and the 1911 Act would assess back on the property from which you condemn, they will give it anyway. Councilman Hogue said if the City was forced to take taxpayers money to condemn in order to buy the proper- ty after the excessive amount of stations in town, it seemed like the Council should have a right to some kind of control on the number of stations which were taking the choice lots in the city. Motion to approve the City Attorney's recommendation carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated the City Treasurer referred a group of past due City bills to him a.nd he would like to file suit on the lot of them; there are about twelve varying from $25.00 to... Moved by Hogue, seconded by Cama- cho, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $80,887.24 was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $21,115.24 Traffic Safety 5,017.87 Park 4,592.62 Retirement 16,966.03 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 1,294.40 Sewer 1,157.73 Civic Center 3.34 Total $50,572.23 5/20/69 57 :,:owed by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the bills be paid and Warrants be order•4 drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Col burn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WCRXS requesting permission to gv to bid for paving asphalt for street overlay and street repair, Fiscal Year 1969-1970, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Public Works' recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT relative to action taken by the Board of Directors regarding the establishment of park and rec- reational facilities at Sweetwater Lake and their willingness to cooperate with officials toward development of Sweetwater Lake Park, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, a letter be written to the Board of Direc- tors (Councilman Camacho at this point inquired if the letter should be written to the Board of Directors. City Manager Osburn replied, "to the Coun- ty, copies to everyone else."), that National City would be willing to coop- erate with their plan. Councilman Hogue inquired if "willing to cooperate" means that later the Council will have a chance to look at the plan. Council- man Camacho said "to look at the plan and reject it or..." Councilman Hogue inquired if they would stipulate that in the letter. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the VFW 1ST DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO, to conduct the annual "Buddy Poppy" sale in National City May 23-24, 1969, the Business License Clerk's report and the City Treasurer's recommendation the request be granted, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of May 14, 1969, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY TREASURER recommending the warrant register be presented each week for Council action, was presented. Moved by Reid, second- ed by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE suggesting a representative be sent to Treasure Island at the appropriate time to investigate the new smoke containment experimental plant, was present- ed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. Council- man Colburn said he hoped the City Manager would communicate with the Chamber of Commerce and tell them Vice Mayor Reid made a report to the Council about the smoke abatement at this location and if there was further information needed it could be obtained through the Navy. Councilman Hogue said the letter should also include if they are concerned about this they could con- sult Vice Mayor Reid since he is acquainted with the Project; he went there on his own initiative and could give them answers. Mayor Morgan said if he understood Vice Mayor Reid's report, they did not have the smoke containment plant completely under control at the time he was there; since Vice Mayor Reid is acquainted with this they should send him back to look the situation over and make another report when it is in full operation. Vice Mayor Reid said he would make another trip there on his own and report back to Council. Motion the communication be filed carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, when it is found through communication that the fire smoke abatement in San Francisco is functioning at supposedly full force Vice Mayor Reid pay them a visit and bring back to Council and to the Chamber of Commerce a report on the results (out of City money). Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER stating the improvement of 17th Street, N Avenue, Assessment District No. 138, has been completed satisfactorily, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Mayor asked the City Manager if that was alright. City Manager Osburn said so long as they had permission to file a Notice of Completion. The Mayor inquired if filing it gave permission. City Manager Os.burn said he was sure that was the intentior.- 5/20/69 58 City Attorney McLean said he would take care of it. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER stating the improvement of 20th and 24th Streets, Valle Vista, Granger and Van Ness Avenues, Assessment District No. 150, has been completed satisfactorily, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the GENERAL CHAIRMAN, 21ST ANNUAL INSTITUTE ON GOVERN- MENT, urging as many City employees as possible be authorized to participate in this year's activities at San Diego State College June 12th, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, this item be turned over to the Cif Man- ager. Councilman Hogue said he hoped the department heads would make them- selves available for this and would be interested in seeing a list of those who did. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to furnish a list. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHAIRMAN, MAYTIME BAND REVIEW, conveying thanks for the cooperation and support of the 22nd Annual Maytime Band Review, was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this item be filed. Mayor Mor- gan stated this was the best band review they ever had; they should compli- ment the Chamber of Commerce for work done on the review. Carried by unani- mous vote. A communication from the PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY stating the moving date of their Customer Service Office to 911 E. 8th Street was changed to June 9, 1969, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER stating when salaries, working condi- tions and other benefits are discussed, he will keep the Employees', Police and Fire Associations informed and they will have ample opportunity to send representatives to meetings called to discuss such matters, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from ELIZABETH GLOVER, CATALOGUING LIBRARIAN, requesting per- mission to reduce employment to a part time basis June 15, 1969 to August 15, 196g with salary pro. rated and a communication from the City Librarian rec- ommending the request be approved, were presented. City Manager Osburn stated he had no objection to this; however, he did not think they could leg- ally let her contribute more than she is making and he was sure the City couldn't; they will check it out and whatever they could do would be done for Mrs. Glover. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, this item be held over. City Manager Osburn said he received a letter from Mrs. Glover today which said if she can't contribute more she would take the contributions on what she makes; they could go ahead with it if Council desired. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, City Manager Osburn take care of this and inform the Council of his action. Councilman Hogue said Mrs. Glover was full time now and one of the problems at the Library was they were short on staff and inquired what would be done to compensate for this shortage. City Manager Osburn said they would hire a part time worker to fill in. Carried by unanimous vote. Communications from DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATICN MALEY requesting permiss- ion to carry unused vacation over to a later date when his presence will not be so critical and City Manager Osburn recommending Mr. rvialey be allowed to hold fifteen days vacation until the next period due to planning and the pro- posed contract for El Toyon Park, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue said he hoped they would try to keep a limit on the number of days accumulated; he felt if he were employed in the City as Recreation Director, etc., he would think of summer time as being his most active period; if he chose a job of that naturc he would try to take his vacation in the winter time. Carried by unanimous vote. Approval of a step increase for an eligible employee approved by the depart- ment head and City Manager: Vara L. Foster, Library, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this step be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/20/69 A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filing three items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) Letter from the Sai Diego County Water Authority, dated May 9, 196;, to operating heads of member agencies regarding the Dos Rios Project; (2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District, dated May 5, 1969; (3) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority, dated April 30, 1969, reporting Authority operations for the month of April. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a report from the County Counsel (who acts as attorney for the school districts) stating the school building on 3. 8th Street may not be used as a food distribution center; the staff is now in the process of looking for another place and will report back to the Coun- cil as soon as possible. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated Director of Parks & Recreation Maley furnished a notice the Park & Recreation Advisory Board took action last night to go to bid on the plan for El Toyon Park as submitted by Mr. Kenneth Hayashi; he recommended they go to bid on this as soon as possible and a copy of it be filed with the City Clerk as of now. The City Manager said the City had to have the contracts out and work started before the 30th of June. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Director of Parks & Recreation Maley's and City Manager Osburn's recommendations be approved. Councilman Hogue stated on the front page of the letter it mentions receptacles and recommend they buy the heavy duty aluminum waste receptacles; he inquired if they were deviating from the plan voted on before. City Manager 0sburn said the aluminum type was for the streets and the others are for the parks; we have a more favor- able bid on the others now; we can get the heavy concrete type for about $50.00 apiece. Councilman Colburn inquired if these tied in with the park improvement. City Manager Osburn replied they did not; they just came up in the meeting last night; it will come back to the Council at a later time when the actual minutes of the meeting are received. Councilman Colburn inquired if they were approving the purchase of these at this time. City Manager Os - burn replied not unless they wanted to. Councilman Colburn stated he hoped the Clerk realized that was the intent of the motion to only approve the por- tion regarding the park improvement. Motion to approve the recommendations carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan inquired if they were going to have this ready to go to bid and under way before June 30th. Director of Parks & Recreation Maley wa.s ?resent and said the reason they had to come before the Council tonight for the authority to advertise for bids was so if the bids were in excess of the money they have this will give them another time to go around and still award the bid and fulfill the contract before July 1st. CITY MANAGER OSBUURN reported receipt of a notice from the Local Agency For- mation Commission of a meeting on June 3, 195S at 9:00 a.m. which relates to the Duckpond Annexation to National City. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Library Board of Trustees have met and dis- cussed with the architect two items: (1) Supplimentary bid to air condition the complete library and (2) supply an estimate for upgrading the lighting in the present adult reading room; according to Mr. Fujimoto the estimates of this work would be from $13,000.00 to $15,000.00 for the air conditioning and $8,000.00 for the lighting. The City manager said if the Council desired them to get an actual cost, they could do so; these are estimates and the cost would probably come in at less than that. Mayor Morgan said he wished the Council would at least go along with the air conditioning; he was not sure he would go along with the lighting at this time; if they don't put in a larger unit at this time it will cost a lot of money to add a larger unit at a later date; %he electric can be put in at any time. Councilman Camacho said he would like to see the air conditioning discussed a little more befor: any of the construction begins on the building; it would be best to decide on it now so there wouldn't be any tearing up of the building afterwards. Mayor Morgan said if they authorized giving the bid the City Manager would bring the figures back to the Council. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, bids be obtained on the air conditioning. Councilman Hogue said if they were going to install the air conditioning, they should put the lighting in also; 5/20/69 50 they did not want to make the same mistake twice; this should have been put in the original contract and bid because it is going to cost more now; if tL,_. put the air conditioning in now and the lighting later it will cost the tax- payers more. Vice Mayor Reid inquired if the lighting had anything to do with the new addition. City Manager Osburn replied this was for the present adult reading room. Motion to obtain bids on the air conditioning carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice from the Local Agency For- mation Commission of a hearing for a Chula Vista Annexation which is just east of Sweetwater Heights and will completely surround National City and we will not have an opportunity in the future to go more than just a few feet farther east than we are now. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the annex- ation be protested. Councilman Hogue inquired if it would stop us from going farther than the golf course. City Manager Osburn said just a little farther than the golf course; it goes up to Highway 54 and San Diego meets them com- ing down to 54 on the other side. Mayor Morgan said he didn't think they would go over the creek; this is over the drainage ditch. Councilman Hogue stated he was against the motion; he liked the size of National City and wasn't interested in extending it so that they hodgepodge around; one nice thing about this is it finally establishes our boundary in the City; we can plan on that for the future. Motion to protest the annexation carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Councilman Colburn said in protesting the annexation he did not think they should have the City Attorney to prepare anything; if the protest is accepted and if they want to know why then the City should prepare something and be knowledgable of what it is. Mayor Morgan asked if they could have a motion authorizing the City Attorney to prepare his brief and appear before the Local Agency Formation Commission. Councilman Colburn inquired what the City Attorney was going to say. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney if he thought it would do any good for him to appear before the Local Agency Formation Commission. City Attorney McLean replied he did but he thought the way to handle it was for the City Manager and City Planner to communicate with the Executive Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission by letter stating the Council's opposition; he thought they will interview the City staff con- cerning their objections to the annexation; after that the staff of the Local Agency Formation Commission will make a recommendation as to whether or not this annexation should be approved; when they have that in hand a report can be made to Council and they can make a final decision on what stand to take and who, if anyone, they wanted to represent them at the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission. Councilman Colburn inquired if the action of the Council to protest would be sufficient. City Attorney McLean said it would. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of an item frcan Newport Beach enclosing a copy of their resolution to the United States Congress and the Legislature of the State of California urging National City to support them in sending a resolution similar to theirs to prevent oil exploration and production on State and Federal tide and submerged lands adjacent to the coast of California between the northerly City limits of Newport Beach and the Mexican border. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, this item be filed. Councilman Colburn inquired if the State enjoys revenue from the oil production. City Attorney McLean said it does. Councilman Colburn said he believed there were Federal and State lands being pumped of oil whose income was valuable to our City and the lands are not in a danger zone; he would be in favor of just the water only but not to do away with the oil on the land. Mayor Morgan said this item could be put on the Agenda for next week; they should have more time to study it. Second to motion withdrawn. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this item be put on the Agenda for next week. Councilman Colburn said in the meantime he hoped the City Manager or City Attorney would prepare a brief to the Council regarding the intent of this and find out if it is different lands, just submerged lands or including the dry lands, etc. Motion to put this item on next week's Agenda carried b unanimous vote. 5/20/69 51 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported on transportation costs of sewage per million gallons per mile: the cost has gone up from just over $2.00 to $2.43 per million gallons; we will receive as well as pay the $2.43 per million gallons for transporting sewage through the City of National City; he recommended this be placed in the City Clerk's files. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated Mr. W. K. Felton was requesting a 5' overwidth driveway for a total of 35' on 22nd Street between A and B Avenues to serve two residences on the property. Moved by Hogue, this request be denied until it is found out whether or not he is going to build a garage; the drawing re- fers to "a proposed additional garage." Motion died for lack of second. Vice Mayor Reid inquired if Mr. Felton had 30' already. City Manager Osburn replied he does; he only wants 5' additional; his problem is that he has a concrete truck ordered for tomorrow; he didn't realize he had to get the overwidth driveway permit until today when the engineers inspected his forms. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Councilman Col - burn said a 35' driveway was wider than a normal two -car driveway and inquir- ed if the City Manager knew the distance between the two garages. City Mana- ger Osburn said he did not although the plans show there is a separation; the garages have the same setback as the residences. Councilman Hogue inquired if the distance between these two garages would be legal. Director of Plann- ing Stockman replied she had not seen the plan and had not talked to Mr. Fel- ton relative to this; in any approval of this she would recommend it be sub- ject to compliance to all laws, ordinances and rules of the City of National City. Councilman Colburn stated he hoped the maker of the motion would in- clude the conditions. Mayor Morgan inquired if they would let Mr. Felton violate the law to build the garage. Director of Planning Stockman said if the garage is a proposed use, she wouldn't want to see him go ahead and put the 35' driveway in and use that for permanent off street parking at this time within the required front yard setback. Mayor Morgan inquired if they would put that in the motion. Included in motion and second. Vice Mayor Reid said when the motion was made, the engineers inspect this, they issue a building permit; he thought it was their job to watch out for violations. Councilman Hogue inquired if the Director of Planning received a plan for building a garage on to this house. Director of Planning Stockman stated she had not. Councilman Hogue said he knew Mr. Felton worked as a reserve in the Police Department but he thought all people within the City should be treated alike; he could not think of any time they had given anyone a permit without some kind of plan. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a report of the San Diego County Assessor regarding BC69-36 proposed "Henry M. Tallant et al Annexation" to Harborside Lighting District (copies were referred to the City Engineer and Director of Planning) which was on file. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from the County Auditor and Controller to Cities, Schools & Special Districts regarding "Home- owners' Property & Business Inventories Tax Exemptions" (a copy was referred to the City Manager) was was on file. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN gave the Planning Commission recommendation on the application for Zone Variance No. Z-66 (136 Valva Avenue) for a zone variance in the rear yard setback from 20' to 8' in an R-1 Zone be granted subject to all improvements to subject property being executed in accordance with all rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of National City. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN gave the Planning Commission recommendation on the application for Zone Variance No. Z-67 (2542 E. 2nd Street) for a vari- ance in the rear yard setback from 25' to 15' to build an additional bedroom in an R-1 Zone be granted subject to all improvements to subject property being executed in accordance with all rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of National City. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planning 5/20/69 62 Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE inquired if requests such as Mr. Felton's (oversize drive- way) usually go to the Planning Commission first. Director of Planning Stoc!a• man said when Council requests a report on oversize driveways to be held over and placed on the Agenda the following week, it goes to the Engineering and Planning Departments. Councilman Hogue inquired if Mr. Felton had gone through that procedure. City Manager Osburn said the request had not gone through that procedure; he just received the request today. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated there was an appeal of the denial of the issuance of a building permit for erection of 489 lineal feet of fencing with- in the Redevelopment Project between 19th and 20th Street east of Roosevelt Avenue; it is necessary for insurance purposes due to theft and vandalism of new cars stored in the area. Mrs. Stockman said the Planning Commission rec- ommended the request be granted subject to five conditions. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Reid asked Director of Redevelopment Agency Watts if he could see any problems. Mr. Watts replied not so long as the owner is notified this has been approved by Council, that cognizance was taken of the fact they have supplied the letter which indicates the fence will be removed or modified and it will be done so at other than the Agency's expense. Motion to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported under Ordinance No. 750 the construc- tion of a guest house within an R-1 Zone would require an agreement signed and sworn to by the owner limiting the use of such accessory structure and it be recorded with the County Assessor; pursuant to the adoption of the exist- ing Zoning Ordinance the property known as 1831 "0" Avenue was reclassified to an R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, wherein the use of more than one structure for dwelling purposes on the same lot is permissible. Mrs. Stock- man stated the Planning Commission recommended the recorded restriction be removed from the official records. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN gave the Planning Commission recommendation that favorable consideration be given deferral of installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk at 2803 Lincoln Court subject to the property owner filing with the City a covenant running with the land that (1) he will not protest any overall plan for the development of public improvements (1911 Act, etc.) which pertains to applicant's property and (2) he will install any portion of the deferred improvements not so installed under said act or plan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approv- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated on February 18, 1969 the City Council, after holding a public hearing, referred to the City Attorney the closing of 23rd Street between Highland Avenue and I Avenue from an 80' right of way to a 60' right of way; however, there were two conditions placed against it: (1) sidewalks be installed and (2) they would landscape the parkway; the City Attorney has advised no conditions can be placed against a street closing; she discussed this with the property owners and they are willing to put in the sidewalk and landscaping. Mrs. Stockman recommended this be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution closing the street with no con- ditions. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Planner's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The CITY TREASURER'S financial statement for the month ending April 30, 1969, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 5/20/69 63 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by uns - imous vote. Thn meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. ATTEST: a /,j J %1--7.t Q i (.!/I.f� Z7 ij i CITY CLER MAYO1�, C'IrY7/�F RATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/20/69