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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 08-03 CC MIN178 National City, California, August 3, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council of National City was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Assistant Planner Erile, Carstens, Gautereau s, Huffaker, Minogue, Associate Civil Engineer Newberry, Osburn. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by E.H. Alsdorf, The National City Pony League Team was present and all members were introduced by Barney Melillo, President, National City Pony League. Mr. Melillo extended an invitation to the Mayor and the Councilmen to attend the section tournament, Mr. Melillo said the National City Pony League Team won the area and the distric' tournaments; they won the area tournament in four straight games, and won the district tournament in three straight games. Mr. Melillo presented Ribbons to the Mayor and Councilmen and a baseball signed by the team members and coaches to Mayor Gautereaux. Mayor Gautereaux thanked Mr. Melillo for the outstanding job being done by the staff, officers and committee in preparation for the Pony League World Series and offered congratulations on behalf of the Council to the Team and to the coaches for developing what he believed would be the World Series Championship Team* Mayor Gautereaux addressed the members of the team saying the eyes of the community were on them and he was sure they would come through the next tournament and possibly be in the Wo4.d Series, which would be a great compliment to the City. Mayor Gautereaux thanked the members of the team for the baseball. Vice Mayor Allen stated he had been exceptionally interested in youth baseball since 1956; he considered himself fortunate to have worked with Walt Hutcheon, as his assistant coach, and Mr. Nichols as assistant coach, on a midget baseball team sponsored by ex -Mayor Hart. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would be behind them every way possible. Councilman Morgan said he was proud as he had a son playing on the team; there were 15 real good ball players this year and he felt people would hear a lot about the team as they travel toward the World Series. Councilman Hogue said he had never seen so much enthusiasm or perserverance as shown by the team in the last three games; he would be proud to have these boys represent National City. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented B.J. Gautereaux, Director of Parks and Public Housing, with a service award for the completion of 35 years of dedicated service. Director of Parks and Housing Gautereaux thanked the Mayor and spoke briefly in regard to his years with the City. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of Jaix27 be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -grit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining. Alien. RESOLUTION NO, 8978, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO, 38 BY THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8979, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (S, & A, Investment Company)," was read, Moved by Colburn , seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan asked if it was the Resolution before the Council last week. City Manager Osburn stated it was a separate Resolution and he believed it concerned "A" Avenue in the vicinity of 29th Street, City Attorney Carstens stated it was a different Resolution; it was for the sale of a portion of property to S, and A Investment, and in veturnD they were giving back a small portion to the City. Councilman Hogue asked if it was for a right-of-way, City Attorney Carstens stated he was not sure of the purpose; it was part of the escrow arrangement with S. and A. Investment Company City Manager Osburn said it was part of 30th Street and of "A" 8/3/65 179 Avenue: they purchased a parcel of land and they, in turn, are dedicating "A" Avenue, in the vicinity of 29th Street to 2Oth Street and also a portion of 30th Street, which has been in doubt. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays; None. Abstaining: Morgan. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended the Mayor's Conference in Detroit and brought back information which was turned over to the City Manager. The Vice Mayor stated it was suggested at the Sister Cities session that consideration be given to inviting a Head of a Department from our Sister City to out City, or in some instances loan a Head of a Department to a Sister City fox a while. Vice Mayor Allen said Mr. Mark Bortman of the Committee in Washington, D.C. requested we try to attend the Sister City Conference in Santa Monica. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he received several calls from Mrs. Cusack on a right- of-way to ber property and asked if after a right-of-way vVt a' period of years it became a public right-of-way, a permanent easement. City Attorney Carstens asked if it involved City property. Councilman Morgan said it was City property,. the property Stanley was buying. City Attorney Carstens said it would be difficult to give an answer *ithout more facts, the kdtual circumstances, these mathgrs have to be tried in a Court and the Court has to give an opinion as to whether or not it has ripened into an easement; she might have a prescriptive easement. The City Attorney advised Councilman Morgan to tell Mrs. Cusack to see her own attorney fox advice; she would have to initiate an action against the City. Moved by Morgan, we authorize the City Manager to work out some kind of agreement with Mrs. Cusack on this easement up to her house. Motion died for lack of second, Mayor Gautereaux recommended the City Manager discuss the matter with Mrs. Cusack and advise the Council as to what the problem is, how we might approach it, and if there are any legal facets involved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated while in Detroit he was in a restaurant and heard some people at another table discussing the cities in his home state and he went over and introduced himself; one of the people was a restaurant owner and he asked him what they did for entertainment in the city in the evenings and was told "Until you people leave our city, there is no entertainment." MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a personal letter from the Vice Presidert of the United States, requesting his presence in Washington at a Conference August llth for Mayors of Cities of 35,000to 50,000population. The Mayor stated as he would not he able to attend the Conference personally he would ask Council permission to send Councilman Colburn to represent him. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. .cr:LS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $20,469.54 Traffic Safety 1,897.77 Park 2,119.10 Retirement 10,594..06 Trust & Agency 75.00 Special Street 3,789.98 Drainage 1,530.00 Se'v n 390.26 Civic Center 945.23 Total $41,8.0.96 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 8/3/65 180 PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $72,315.35, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None, CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to whether or not a fire truck could turn in the cul-de-sac in the 2300 Block East 5th Street, the large pumper can not turn in the cul-de-sac without backing about 15 feet one time. City Manager Osburn distributed pictures of the pumper in the cul-de-sac. Councilman Hogue stated the City Engineer indicated last week the purpose of constructing the cul-de-sac in this manner was so the fire truck could turn and since the fire truck was unable to complete a turn we should take one of two alternatives: either rip the cul-de-sac out of there and put it in there evenly on both sides of the street or negotiate with Mr. White again as to his demands for a right-of-way through his front yard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, we do one of two things, either reconstruct this cul-de-sac to sit in the center of the street so that it is equally centered on each side of the street, Vice Mayor Alien asked if this meant the cul-de-sac was to be reconstructed to the center of the street and incur the expense of condemning the property necessary from this gentlemen. Councilman Hogue said that was going to be his second motion. Councilman Colburn spoke against the motion; there are cul-de-sacs in National City that are not this diameter and which would require some of our fire equipment to back up to negotiate turns; a turn would usually be made when their job was finished; and there were sufficient men on such equipment to direct traffic in the event they had to back the length of an entire block. Councilman Colburn stated he did not think the value of the finished product would offset the cost; he talked with Mr. White, owner of the property in question and was assured Mr, White would be willing to discuss this with the City Manager, that his reluctance to dedicate the 15 feet ( the amount requested) was that he felt he was not properly informed, and did not understane why they wanted it all from his side and not from the neighbors across the street but now understands there would have been a problem in negotiating with three people as opposed to one person , Councilman Colburn said he understood Mr. White was reluctant to dedicate the total amount requested but he would consider the dedication of a portion of his front yard and this will have to be worked out with the City Engineer, and City Manager; it might not be the complete circumference requested in the Engineering Department but might be an amount sufficient to finish the project and not leave it squared off on one side. Councilman Colburn stated further discussion is possible without going into an expensive program as the motion suggested. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan, Nays: Allen, Colburn, G auteroau_~ Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, Mr, Colburnts suggestion the City Manager contact Mr, White again and see if we can come to an agreement to finish the contour of this cul-de-sac and bring back a report be approved, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. THE MINUTES OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of July 22nd were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be filed, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Abstaining: Alien THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE CLERK in regard to the request of Mrs, Lynn Lamphier, Arthur Lynn Memorial and Missionary Home, Casa Grande, Arizona, to solicit funds was presented Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the business license clerk"to deny the request until such time as there is proof of her affiliation with a non-profit organization" be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF AN OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Naomi nord, dba Bob's Market, 2415 East 18th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seceded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Abstaining: Morgan, 8/3/65 181 A COMMUNICATION FROM MRS, GEStNA UWHITMORE., 824 Cast 6th Street, an app reciation of the City Council's action, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the communication be acknowledged and filed, Councilman Morgan requested the letter be read, The communication was read by City Clerk Minogue. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Real Estate Committee met on July 29th to consider the proposal of Lee Mather Co. on behalf of Continana Convalescent Centers, Inc., E1 Segundo, to purchase Site No, 6 for $47,150.CO accompanied by a good faith deposit of 10%. The City Manager said the map on the wall showed the proposed developments: Phase A (Site No. 6, 2.05 acres between 24th and 25th Street,closed,east of 8 Avenue) to be used for a 99 bed convales- cent home; Phase B (Site No, 6) to be used fox a 51 bed addition to the 99 bed convalescent home would require the activation of a general parking area of Site No. 5 (2.37 acres bordering 24th Street west of B Avenue); Phase C would be developed in the area between A and B Avenues, south of 24th Street to closed 25th Street and would be used for a two story medical office building with pharmacy with patios off each of the suites with a dispensing pharmacist and Other related medical out -patient facilities (the medical office center would provide for twelve doctors and would employ a minimum of 24 persons in addition to the physicians); Phase D would be developed in the area between closed 25th Street and 26th Street, between A and B Avenues and would be used for a 50 unit boarding home for the aged in garden type bungalows, grouped around generous open court yards and heavily landscaped as a buffer against neighboring R-4 land use (the boarding home to employ a total of approximately 17 persons). Mr, Osburn stated the proposed development is to be completed in the phases as outlined and they are ready to start with Phase A as soon as the plans are drawn; about 100 people would be employed and they plan to invest approximately one million dollars, City Manager Osburn stated the Real Estate Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council acceptance of the offer as issued by the Lee Mather Company for the Continana Convalescent Centers, Inc. on Parcel No. 6 for $47,150 plus 10o real tors commission (the price offered was 10% over and aboverthe City's asking price for the parcel), escrow to be 60 days and if approved by the Council, the City to notify residents of Housing the following day they will have to move within 30 days, property to be delivered free and clear of all structures, construction to start 270 days after close of escrow or sooner, and the buyers agree street improvements are to be made as spelled out by City Ordinances. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee on Phase A be approved. Mayor G autereaux suggested the Council hear the entire report. Vice Mayor Alien stated Phase A was the only outright purchase. Second withdrawn. City Manager Osburn reported the Real Estate Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council Continana Convalescent Centers, Inc. be granted an option on Parcel No. 5 for 5% of the selling price ($54,510,00) for a period of one year or less, granting possib- ility of permitting parking to be built as needed on the area of 25th Etreet (closed) between A and 8 Avenues; when option is exercised, start of construct- ion on this parcel shall begin within 180 days from close of escrow on the option property. The City Manager said the Real Estate Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council the sale and development of parcels 5 and 6 be approved; the sale to be governed by the development as shown on the plans presented to this Committed on July 29, 1965, plans presented and letters dated July 23 and 29, 1965, to become permanent records of this Committee. The City Manager said the Director of Planning recommended the City consider rezoning the area Between B Avenue and closed C Avenue to a C-2-P-D, Commercial Planned Development Zone; the area between National. Avenue and B Avenue is set for public hearing by the Planning Commission on August 9, 1965 to change to a C-4, Wholesale Commercial Zone, requiring 1andscapine, fencing, setback adjacent to residential zones and requiring City Council approval of plans. Councilman Morgan asked if the selling price of $54,510,00 in the second motion of the Real Estate Committee would also have a realtere commission. City Manager Osburn said the commission would be over end above that. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if the option would be for one year and then construction to commence 180 days after exdreising the option, what safeguards we have if it is not developed that it will be given back to the City. The Mayor asked if the option is not exercised and developed 8/3/65 182 pursuant to ; the plans would they forfeit this option money. City Manager Osburn said they would forfeit the option money. Mayor GauterpnyX asked how it would affect the escrow; what recourse would we have. City Manager Osburn said it would be in the escrow. City Attorney Carstens confirmed Mr. Osburn's statements. Councilman Hogue asked if they built Phases A and 8 and the parking lot and then for some reason decided they would not build the other two phases, would the parking lot revert back to the City. City Manager Osburn said he believed so as they would have made no purchase of that property and it would be ours. Councilman Morgan said it was discussed in the meeting that we would have permanent streets on E" Avenue; ordinance requires curbs and sidewalks; they agreed they would put in permanent streets. City Manager Osburn said they agreed to improve Streets as spelled out by City Ordinances, which specify the base, etc. Councilman Morgan said we have a zoning problem here, we will have to have hearings on this. City Manager Osburn said he presumed there would be hearings; the first part of it will be handled on the 9th and then hearings would have to be set for the C-2-P-D; Phase A would apparently have to be handldd in another meeting; but the 60 day ea'2row would allow sufficient time. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hooue, the recommendations of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Councilman Colburn asked if the City Manager's office had a planned procedure in mind, what procedure do they intend to go through: phases and dates they plan on starting these things. Councilman Colburn asked if the Council would be able to be certain everything was included in the escrow. City Manager Osburn stated they would try to get everything in the escrow; the offer was made so well by both the owners and real tors there just didn't appear to be too many problems; they were willing and cooperative to work with. Councilman Colburn asked if the developers realized what zone they are abutting on "A" Avenue and 26th Street in regard to the automobile dealerships, etc. The City Manager answered they did and they voluntarily agreed to landscape everywhere they would be in contact. Councilman Colburn asked if the land- scaping would be included in the transaction. The City Manager said the plan will become a part of the escrow instructions. Councilman Morgan suggested the motion include "subject to the zone change." Mayor Gautereaux stated it should be incorporated in the motY.on. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, Councilman Morgan's suggestion be included in the motion. Mayor Gautereaux requested the escrow instruedions be made available for review of the Council. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Vice Mayor Allen said this was strictly a cash transaction, there was no trust deed, they buy it, develop it and that's it. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice of intention to relinquish a State highway; turning back to us the old Highway 101 from 13th Street north to the city limits from the Division of Highways. The City Manager stated they were bringing it up to standard and it will be inspected by our Engineering Department prior to receiving this section of road. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from M. L. Chitcote, (16th Street storm drain) for a 14-day extension of time; granting of the extension was recommended by the Engineering Department and the City Manager. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSEURN requested permisiion to advertise for and open bids on the installation of two traffic signals, one on Euclid Avenue at Fourth Street and one on Euclid Avenue at 8th Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, theity Manager's request be granted. Councilman Colburn asked if the Engineer- ing Department intended left turn lanes at this intersection. City Manager Osburn stated a recommendation would probably come from the Traffic safety Committee but left turn lanes mould be added if necessary. Carried by unanimour vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated some time ago a communication was received from Mr. Montoya, Executive Secretary, G.I. Forum, in regard to a governmental program (an advisory committee on Mexican+American relations) requesting an office space; Director of Public Housing Gautereaux found suitable 6/3/6S • 183 space in the Housing Office; they have been advised this was on a temporary basis and they would like to have it. The City Manager stated the program is funded 90% by the Federal Government and 10% by local government, and requested permission to write to Mr. Montoya to inform his his request for office space was approved including janitorial service and utilities furnished, providing this can be considered National City's 10% of the program. Moved by Allen, Seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's request be granted. Council- man Hogue inquired what the G.I. Forum was. Mayor Gautereaux stated the G.I. Forum was a non-profit organization formed after the war when a Mexican-Ameri"-a*+ veteran was returned to San Antonio and they refused him burial in a cemetery there and he was buried in Washington D.C. 4.The Mayor said the organization was formed to promote the humanitarium responsibility of this country on a non- discriminatory basis; they are the contracting agency under the Economics opportunities Commission to foster certain economic opportunities for poverty stricken individuals within our community or the South Bay area for retraining or job placement. Motion carried joy the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburni Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hague.-�, C - , CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated a petition was presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on July 14, 1965, signed by residents of the O.D. Arnold Estates area, requesting the closing of Manchester Street and a reduced speed limit on Manchester, The City Manager stated the petition had just reached his office and recommended it be mentioned and brought up for discussion next week after the City Attorney, City Manager and Engineering Department have an opportunity to go over it. Moved by Morgan, Seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of Minutes of the South Bay Irrigation District meeting -of July 6, 196d recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of Notice of Cancellation of Sidewalk bond for W.H. Ledbetter & Son and said they were not working in the City at this time. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from Chef of Police 4g1e regarding the termination of employment of B.L. McLaughlin, patrolman, who is going to work for the San Diego County Shetff's office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted and the man be placed on the reserve list. Councilman Morgan asked why we mete losing so many men like this; was there some reason or some upheaval in the Department or some- thing. City Manager Osburn said he didn't believe there was any upheaval in the department, in fact he thought we had only lost about three, two of them went to the State Highway Patrol and this one do the Sheriff's office. The (Pity Manager said he did not know of any more at this time and did not believe &here was a problem. Councilman Hogue said he did not agree with putting them on the seniority list. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Morgan,.3autereauic. Nays: Hogue, CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Lillie Cornelius, Deputy City Clerk, stating she wished to retire effective August 20, 1965. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, it be accepted with regret and certificate issued and the City Manager be instructed to make the necessary arrangements for examination itrneceesaxy for appointment. Councilman Morgan said he would like to ask the City Manager the same question. Mayor Gautereaux said there was a motion off the floor. Councilman Morgan said there had been two vacancies that he knew of in the City Clerk's office who had resigned and asked if there were any problems in the clerk's office. Mayor Gautereaux said he thought the question was out of order. Councilman Morgan said he was not sure that it was. Mayor Gautereaux said the letter of retirement did not state anything and he thought all Councilman Morgan was doing was intimidating an employee by asking such a question; it was uncalled for. Councilman Morgan stated there has been a lot of them in this Department out and there was a question in his mind, Mayor Gautereaux asked Councilman Morgan if he had anything he wanted to present to the Council. Councilman Morgan said he would like to get an answer from it, that's all, if there were any problems in the Department; :.8%8/65 184 he felt he was entitled to that. Councilman Morgan said maybe we should have an executive session and talk about it, Mayor Gautereaux said he did not under- stand what indication would prompt this type of question. Councilman Morgan said he based it on these others, when these employees resign and retire and things, he had asked its not only on this Department, he had asked it on a lot of them because if there were any problems, the Council should know about them. Vice Mayor Allen asked if it wasn't rather unique to ask a City employee to make a report on an elected official. Mayor Gautereaux said it was unfortunate this type question was posed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said some time ago three parcels of land were offered for tax sale; the City Council asked the City Manager to investigate and try to acquire them; the deed to the properties was received, The City Manager recommended the City Attorney prepare a resolution accepting the deed. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of request for payment No. 3 on the Civic Center in the amount of $89,567.04s approved by the architect, and the City Manager recommended it be approved. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the pay- ment be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported an assignment to the Meriwether Investment Co, by M. L. Chilcote for the improvement of 9th Street and K Avenue was received and referred to the City Attorney. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported a claim against the City of National City by John J. Campos in regard to a stolen car that was in storage was received and referred to the City Attorney. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated it has been the practice in the past for all warrants to carry the City Seal over the Mayor's and City Clerk's signatures; other cities do not do this and there was no Resolution or Ordinance requiring it be done, and the bank does not require it; but before the practice could be discontinued, the bank would have to be advised, otherwise someone might present a payroll warrant and find it could not be honored. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney make a report next week. City Attorney Carstens stated he worked with the City Clerk on this and found no requirement for the use of the seal on warrants; he suggested it be brought before the Council tonight; it would require a motion authorizing her to omit the Seal from warrants. Motion and second withdrawn. Mayor Gautereaux asked the. City Clerk if there was a particular reason for discontinuing the Seal on warrants. City Clerk Minogue said it would save about one hour every time warrants are drawn; the Seal has to be put on each one individually. The Mayor asked if the imprinting of the Seal protected the signatures from alteration. The City Clerk said the check signing machine gave full protection. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY stated a request for an over -size driveway on Lanoitan Avenue north of 18th Street was referred to the Engineering Department by the City Manager for a report; the letter of request from C. C. Coody was rear a 60' driveway just north of 18th St, where the specifications show a 20' drive- way, a 30' driveway where the specifications show a 16' driveway., and two 12' driveways at 1710 Lanoitan, and the location of the telephone company's pole be changed. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry referred to a map on display and recommended a 24' driveway be installed in place of the requested 30' driveway and a 35' driveway be installed in place of the requested 60' driveway. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Engineering Department be approved. Councilman Morgan asked if this was a 1911 Act and ready for curbs now. Mr. Newberry said it would be about three weeks but there was urgency in regard to the telephone pole. C. C. Coody, 1722 Lanoitan Avenue, was present and stated he had the store leased and would lose the lease if the Engineer's recommendation goes through, it will require the 60' 8/3/65 185 driveway for the traffic to come in there to the store; he was deprived on 18th Street of practically all the front parking. Councilman Hogue said Mr. Newberry implied one of the reasons he did not want to put in this 60' driveway was the distance from the curb to the building was less than specified in the Ordinance. Mr. Newberry said he felt the request fox a 60' driveway was not for moving trucks as he can move six trucks abreast through a 60' driveway; the entrances to South Bay Plaza were only 30' but he saw nothing wrong with giving Mr. Goody a 35' driveway. Mayor Gautereaux stated they had a non -conforming situation because of time and changes which have taken place. Councilman Morgan said It has been the policy of the Council to put these over -sized driveways on the Agenda for the next week. Motion iithdra<* by Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, it be placed on the Agenda for next week. Mayor Gautereaux asked Mr. Coody why he would lose his lease if this installation is made. Mr. Coody replied he couldn't get cars and trucks in there to unload merchandise. Carried by unanimous vote. THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OP HOUSING was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Housing's report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT PLANNER BRILE read the Planning Commission's recommendation in regard to the application for a Commercial Planned Development Sign Permit received from Harrison R. Kincaid, Herman N. Fink --Raymond H. Stotter and Associates, requesting permissdon for the Norge Laundry and Cleaning Villiage to install their standard signs in the National City Shopping Center, northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Division Street, and suggested it be placed on the Agenda for next week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Assistant Planners' recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired about the deed on 24th and Wilson, presented at last weeks meeting. City Attorney Carstens stated it was the deed from Fiedler Co. to be held by the City for recording in the event they did not meet the conditions; when conditions are satisfied, we will give it back to them; in the meantime it is not recorded but held. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST r,�r-ass ..,, .{ � ems- .„74.46�_ VOR, CITY c--NATIO CI , CALIFORNIA t r