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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 01-19 CC MIN255 National City, California, January 19, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT; Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by the Rev. Harris E. Lidstrand, First Assembly of God, MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. ., a resolution requesting Federal Action and funds pro- viding for the erection of an animal -proof fence in San Diego County along the International Border between Mexico and the United States to quell the rabies epidemic, was presented. Vice Mayor Allen asked if the resolution was similar to the one proposed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and was advised it was basically the same. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8834, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL ACTION AND FUNDS PRO- VIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ANIMAL -PROOF FENCE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES TO QUELL THE RABIES EPIDEMIC." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance of the City of National City (Eagles Annexation),was presented for the second reading. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1109, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Eagles Annexation)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Councilman Colburn asked the Director of Planning if we have control of the construction and landscaping, building setback, parking area, etc. Director of Planning Stockman stated under the C-2-P-D Zoning the plans must be approved by the City Council and we could control the architecture, setback, landscaping and so forth, but she under- stood the zoning does not permit the alcoholic beverage permit. Mayor Gautereaux asked if the C-2-P-D allowed the dispensing and selling of alcoholic beverages. Director of Planning Stockman stated it is not per., missible to have on -sale alcoholic beverages in a C-2 zone; it is permitted in C-3. Mayor Gautereaux stated if the Eagles desire to have a liquor license at this location, this would be the wrong zoning. Director of Planning Stockman stated if they applied for an alcoholic beverage license, they would have to apply for a variance. Councilman Morgan stated it was read into the records that there were no protests; people living in the area were under the impression they only had to file one protest, these were filed with the Planning Commission and over 53% in the area were against the zone change; the Planning Commission voted unanimously against it and, with these odds, he didn't see how we could go ahead at this time. Councilman Colburn asked if Mr. John Bohling of the Eagles would comment regarding the passage of this Ordinance. John Bohling stated they did not realize when they applied for the rezoning they would have to apply for a variance to move their liquor license. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Ed White, 142 "E" Street, Chula Vista, who is building a new home at 3520 Putter Drive, was present and asked if this meant the Ordinance to let these people have their zoning was adopted and asked if it did not permit them to have a liquor license. Mayor Gautereaux stated it did not permit a liquor license unless they apply for a variance, which would be heard by the Planning Commission. Mr. White 1/19/65 256 stated all the residents should get a chance to say something on this before the Ordinance is voted on. Mayor Gautereaux informed Mr. White the Ordinance had already been pasted, but if he wished to speak further under oral communidations, the Council would be glad to listen. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated each Councilman had a copy of the proposed resolution,granting a zone variance for the Mobile Home Park, to be con- sidered at this meeting. Councilman Morgan asked if we had the "L" Avenue deed in process. City Manager Hess stated we have no deed for "L" Avenue yet; we would have the deed when the Council directs a deed be drawn and it will be adopted by resolution. Mayor Gautereaux stated the deed would depend on how much will be required on the dedication. John Gilmore, 1003 Plaza Boulevard, was present and stated the preliminary Resolution seems in order except on Page 2, 7A, regarding the details on "L" Avenue; it was written with the 40 foot right-of-way as agreed by the Council, City Manager Hess made a couple of variations, making it 60 feet from the top to the bottom. Mr. Gilmore stated they have engineers working on it now; they are anxious to move ahead but have found no way to put a 60 foot street in there, they felt 40 feet was adequate and would like a clarification as to the thinking of the City Council; if they feel they should reverse their former decision, this would stop the whole project if they couldn't get a 60 foot street. Councilman Colburn asked Mr. Gilmore how long it would take to get a report from the engineers on a possible 60 foot width. Mr. Gilmore stated most of at is hillside and asked if it was necessary for him to engineer the street, they had felt it quite adequate at that width, Councilman Colburn asked if the Resolution could be passed with the width of the street dependent on our City Engineer's recommendations, working with their engineers in order to expedite this. Mayor Gautereaux stated he felt there should be a policy decision giving guidance to the engineers, the 60 foot width from top to bottom would create a hardship; sufficient width of a 40 foot dedication from top to bottom and 60 feet remaining from the bottom over to Plaza Boulevard was what we were considering. Bouncilman Colburn asked City Manager Hess if "L" Avenue from 8th Street to Plaza Boulevard is 60 feet and was informed it is, and then asked if the street has to be 60 feet wide to qualify for gas tax money. City Manager Hess stated gas tax funds can not be used for a street under 60 feet in width. Councilman Colburn stated our Ordinance provides for the installation of curbs and sidewalks on a dedicated street. City Manager Hess stated in regard to installation of curbs and sidewalks on "L" Avenue, any variance from the current Ordinances would have to go to the Planning Commission and then back to the Council; Mr. Gilmore and/or his associates would have to comply and follow the normal established routine to acquire a variance, Councilman Morgan asked the City Attorney if any and all of the provisions in the Ordinance could be enforced. City Attorney Carstens advised Councilman Morgan a variance is granted on certain conditions and if the conditions have not been satisfied, the Council may declare the variance void. Mr. Gilmore asked if it would be possible to accept 40 feet on that hill with the hope that it can be 60 feet. Councilman Morgan asked if we could go ahead with the City Manager's recommendation on 60 feet and if the engineers find they can not get 60 feet, come back to the Council for a decision. Mayor Gautereaux asked Mr. Gilmore if he had 60 feet that could be dedicated without interrupting his project. Mr. Gilmore replied part of the hillside; at one point 100 feet, mostly hill- side. Mayor Gautereaux asked City Manager Hess once this dedication is accepted, what would be the earliest anticipated time the City could improve the street under priority, City Manager Hess stated in regard to gas tax money, it would be impossible to improve "L" Avenue in the area unless there was a pressing safety need; we would have to all of the work done with the State to date and it would probably be two and one half to three years away, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted to include suggestions made by the City Manager under 7-A. Flora Knight, 1431 "L" Avenue, was present and stated this creates a problem with their property; they have 100 feet in front of their property where the street is 24 feet in width and suggested if the street is not widened, it be made a one way street. Mrs, Knight stated there is a "Yield" sign there but it is not adequate; she has asked for a "Stop Sign" going south but nothing has been done about it; she could not understand how the gas tax money comes into this, Rodney Smith, architect for the project, was present and asked if a reasonable solution for less than the 60 foot width would be acceptable. Councilman Hogue suggested enough land be dedicated for a 1/19/65 257 60 foot street. Mr. Smith said this is a technical matter that should be ruled upon prior to final action on the number, and suggested leaving it to the City Engineer. Mayor Gautereaux stated it would be impossible not to identify the width of the street in accepting a deed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. -Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8835, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Mobile Home Park)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.Nays: None. Abstaining:.Allen. Councilman Morgan stated it had been brought to his attention that on a private driveway such as "L" we have an Ordinance that there should be a stop sign when it comes off of a private driveway onto a street; he would like a report from the City Manager next week. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Hogue, pursuant to the adoption of this Resolution, the City Manager bring back a report to the Council relative to the traffic situation and the possibility of making "L" Avenue a one way street. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN requested the City Manager report on the status of a sub- standard building at 2231 Prospect Street. City Manager Hess stated there is a sub -standard building at that address which has been inspected by our building inspector, the fire marshal and the health inspector; the occupants `(a large family with 10 children and a son overseas in the navy, who will return in July of this year)have been notified. The City Manager stated they already have great hardships, upon return of the son in July, they would raze the structure and submit a set of preliminary plans for the new struc-, ture to be built. City Manager Hess stated he was certain the City could exercise certain rights to force removal but felt this would be an addition- al hardship and suggested we go along in good faith with their recommendation to raze the building when the son returns. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated on Plaza Boulevard just before Palm Avenue the Water Company dug up one of our good streets; now it is something like a washboard to drive over, and asked whether or not we can make them put streets back in the condition they were before. Councilman Morgan asked if a report could be furnished by the City Manager, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the approval of the Council, he would appoint Warren Chambers, 1334 Carol Place, to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DON FREEMAN, 806 National Avenue, representing Crawford Ambulance, was present in regard to interpretation of Ordinance 1008 dealing with granting of license for the operation of an ambulance service. Mr. Freeman stated the ordinance requires a valid insurance policy effective at the time the license is issued. Mr. Freeman stated the license clerk requires the insurance coverage be for the entire year for which the license is issued; Mr. Crawford's period of insurance coverage isn't the same as the calendar year of the license issued. Mr. Freeman suggested a solution to this problem might be to instruct the clerk to issue the license for the one year period upon condition if the insurance terminates, the license be revoked, with a clause in the agreement that the Insurance Company would notify the clerk of this fact. Mr. Freeman stated other cities do not have this fiscal year policy. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Councilman Colburn asked if we could authorize this to take place under the City Attorney's recommendation. City Attorney Carstens stated as Mr. Freeman points out, it is a case where the City license is issued for one year (from January 1st to December 31st) and our Ordinance provides that the license can not be issued for any portion of a year; there is no way of prorating the license, otherwise the simple answer would be to make the license coincidental with the insurance. City Attorney Carstens stated the problem in this particular case is a vehicle out on the streets for the public and the insurance may lapse without the City being aware of it;Mr. Crawford has the problem of extra cost if this were extended for a longer period of time but he will have to pay that cost some time anyway; it is a good policy to require the insurance to be in 1/19/65 258 effect for a full year.Mr. Freeman stated it was their feeling that if the insurarce was revoked, the City would be notified, that 30 days would be sufficient; as an alternative, the license could be issued during the period say in August for another year. City Attorney Carstens stated the Ordinance does not allow us to issue a license on that basis and there is no provision for cancelling the license with the insurance in effect. Vice Mayor Allen stated the simplest solution to this situation would be for Mr. Crawford to have his insurance policy taken out for 15-17 months to bring it up to the first of the year and then it would coincide with his license. City Attorney Carstens stated some of the cab companies are getting perpetual policies, good until notice of cancellation. Councilman Colburn stated we have periodic reports from the City Manager pertaining to insurance policies approved by the City Attorney, and notification of insurance policies that have been cancelled and there were a couple of times we were notified of cab companies' insurance policies terminating. Council- man Colburn stated he was sure the Ordinance could be written that we would be notified on any termination of insurance and notify the Company their license was void. City Attorney Carstens stated there is nothing in the Ordinance that says the City can cancel a business license just because they don't renew their insurance. Mr, Freeman stated a communication from Barney & Barney indicated no similar request. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, this item be placed on the Agenda for next week, and the City Attorney and City Manager bring in a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. JOHN BOILING, on behalf of himself and the Eagles, dressed thanks for the passing of the Ordinance. Mr. Bohling stated for the people who live in the area of their property on Sweetwater Road, he would like to propose if they have an interest in the development of the property, the Eagles could be contacted and they would be glad to take the property owners into their confidence and even let them assist the Eagles in proposing plans for the property, ED WHITE, 142 "E" Street, Chula Vista, was present and asked if he would be notified when application comes up for the liquor license for the Eagles, that the present Ordinance permits them to build but does not permit them to transfer their liquor license. City Attorney Carstens stated an appli- cation is filed with Alcoholic Beverage Control and the City has no control over it, the area would be posted by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and he would have an opportunity at that time to file a protest with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. City Attorney Carstens stated the Council is notified there is an application and, under certain circumstances, the Council can protest of their own accord. Councilman Morgan stated he understood from the report of the Planning Commission this is not the right zone. Mayor Gautereaux stated only at such time as the Eagles make an application could anpone give him any information. Mr. White said assuming they have asked and applied for a transfer of their liquor license to their annexation, what would be the procedure. Mayor Gautereaux stated there will be a hearing before the Planning Commission and a hearing before the Council. Mr. White asked should the Planning Commission deny the variance request, can they then come to the City Council for appeal, and was advised by Mayor Gautereaux they could at the special hearing. Mr. White stated he was under the impression that everyone within 300 feet had to be notified and that a neighbor, Mr. Homberger, who lives within 200 feet, was not notified and asked City Attorney Carstens if this made it legal. City Attorney Carstens stated the Code requires that the notification be given to those who are a matter of record with the County Tax Assessor; if his name was listed at the time, then he would have been mailed a notice, the law requires that he be mailed a notice; the City Clerk informed me a notice was mailed and not returned by the Post Office, MARJORIE ROACH, Senior Account Clerk, City Clerk's office, was present and requested 6.1/2 days "unauthorized leave" be changed to "sick leave" in her record, and submitted her resignation effective January 29, 1965. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the designation be changed to "sick leave". Carried by unanimous vote. 1/19/65 259 RICHARD BEALE, 3509 Putter Drive, was present and stated he was informed at last week's Council meeting anyone wishing to speak in regard to the zone change for the Eagles annexation would be heard and asked why they were not given an opportunity to speak at this meeting; Mrs. White stood up to speak. Mayor Gautereaux called for point of order and stated Mrs. White could speak from the podium. No one approached the podium. Mr, Beale continued it might be legally right but asked the Mayor if it was morally right. Mayor Gauter- eaux stated he felt the chair is morally right; Mr. Beale said he hoped everybody else felt the same way. JOHN R. KNIGHT, 1431 "L" Avenue, was present and recommended the Mayor and Council consider an appropriation for better amplification in the Council Chambers; half the time you can't be heard. Mayor Gautereaux stated it had been considered previously and he was sure the acoustics in the new city hall will improve 100%. Mr. Knight stated he appreciated the point of the 60 foot street on "L" where Rodney Smith wanted it put in as an adequate street. Mr. Knight urged the Council and the City Manager to consider a "Stop Sign" at the top of the hill for the private drive as it is now situ- ated until an adequate street can be put in there. Councilman Morgan asked if a report would be furnished by the City Manager on the "Stop Sign". RICHARD LARSEN, 3539 Putter Drive, was present to protest the zone change for the Eagles Annexation. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,352.84. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 10,359,45 Traffic Safety 1,450.68 Park 2,440,38 Retirement 5,185.42 Gas Tax (186.1) 40.00 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 1,509.43 Sewer 962.00 TOTAL $ 21,972,36 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the bills 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 HESS reported on December 15, 1964, it was suggested that a merit pay raise system be considered for employees; it was felt that a month would be adequate to prepare the necessary documents, etc.,have the confer- ences with the Department heads, meet with officials of the colleges and universities to make certain that the courses would be available during the present period but we find that we are 99.44% finished at this time and not in a position to make a recommendation or presentation to the Council. City Manager Hess stated he hoped to have something to bring to the Council next week and that prior to the meeting a prospectus of the merit plan would be in the Council mail folders, CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to progress of construction of the Senior Citizens' shuffleboard court, the work was undertaken several months ago in Kimball Park but some of the individuals who use the court wished to have a banked type court and some wished a straight type shuffleboard court. The City Manager stated nothing was done pending the time they could reach an agreement as to the type of court they wished to have; in the interim the individual who was doing the work has taken on other jobs and the City Manager stated he was assured by the Superintendent of Parks that, weather permitting, the court will be completed within the next month. 1/19/65 260 CITY MANAGER HESS stated further, in regard to the merit pay raise system, one of the basic precepts of our plan is that it will have a retroactive clause to January 1st for those who would have qualified at that time under the proposed plan; If the plan is accepted, the delay will have no bearing on those who will qualify or will be qualified. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a report from the Engineering Depart- ment approving the oversized driveway*iind recommended the variance be granted; the Planning Department concurs with the stipulation that there be no objection by the Fire Department. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the recommendation be approved subject to approval of the Fire Department. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Egan and President of the Mothers School Guild (St. Mary's School) in appreciation of the installation of a street light at 13th and "D" was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees' meeting of January 6th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of January 7th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from E. C. Williams, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, San Diego, commending Police Chief Cagle and the National City Police Department was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS asked the Chairman of the Real Estate Committee to hold a meeting Thursday, January 21st, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss property at .the corner of Wilson and 24th as we have two new offers. Councilman Morgan said he would call a meeting. CITY MANAGER HRSSS reported the R. E. Hazard Contracting Company requested a 30 day extension of time on the Sheryl Lane 1911 Act project as there has been a delay in the moving of a utility pole in the area; the Engineering Department suggested that the extension be granted and the City Manager concurs. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the extension be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary requested a no fee permit to hold a rummage sale on January 21st and 22nd at the VPW Hall in National City, the proceeds to be used for charity, and suggested they be granted a no fee permit. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the permit be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to-wit:Ayes: Allen, Colburn* Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the following employees were eligible for step increases: William Avery to Step D, Grace Callaham to Step E and Stephen Novenae to Step E. The City Manager stated the increases were approved by their Department heads and suggested they be moved to the steps indicated. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the step increases be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance(Workmen's Compensation) for the National City Rubbish Service, which was approved by the City Attorney and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from John C. Rigney, City auditor, relative to monies collected by staff people at the swimming pool and deposited in a fund outside the City. Mr. Rigney stated the balance of $151.00 should have been placed in the General Fund and disposition made through regular channels. City Manager Hess stated as the money was impounded* he would suggest the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution to make proper disposition of the money, for deposit into the General Fund as indicated by our auditor. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/19/65 *to be located at the Northeast corner of 8th and Highland (Added for clarification 1/26/65) 261 VICE ff YOR ALLEN stated that Marjorie Roach submitted her resignation at the same time she requested clarification of her record. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the resignation of Marjorie Roach be accepted with regret and a certificate issued. Councilman Morgan stated he hated to see anyone have to resign over a problem like this; he thought it should have been handled differently as the head of the Department was notified and it was handled very poorly. Vice Mayor Allen stated he had been informed by Mrs. Roach if she resigned, it would not be because of the outcome of this parti- cular situation but due to her health. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported receipt of a communication from the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company dated January 18th, an application for easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of a spur track along and across Taft Avenue (formerly 6th Avenue) and 12th Street adjacent to Blocks 181, 204 and 205, according to National City Map No. 348. The City Engineer stated this spur track will serve a wholesale distributing warehouse; the Railroad Company will provide the necessary drainage struc- tures. City Engineer Foster stated it was discussed with the Planning Department and no conflict found; it is to be constructed at no expense to the City and he recommended it be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the drafting of the proper documents. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the January 13th recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to Record of Survey Map (east side of "Qf Avenue approximately 130 feet north of 16th Street) and suggested if the Council approved the Planning Commission's recommendation and Record of Survey Map, the matter of extension of "Q" Avenge to Plaza Boulevard be referred to the City Attorney for a resolution. The Director of Planning stated the Planning Commission recommended the cul-de-sac not be required on the northerly end of 'tQ" Avenue and that "Q" Avenue be a 60 foot right- of-way with travelway and parkway installed, subject to certain require- ments and restrictions. Councilman Morgan asked if we have any assurance that this street will be completed. The Director of Planning stated all street improvements are to be installed as approved by the City Engineer and in accordance with all city specifications and Ordinances; it would not be accepted by the City until this section has been complied with and the street improved. Councilman Morgan stated he favored this but suggested the City Engineer figure it out and have the gentlemen post a bond. The Director of Planning stated she understood the City Engineer does require a bond on sub -divisions. Mayor Gautereaux stated this would have to be placed in compliance with the Ordinances and any waiver would have to come to the Council. City Engineer Foster stated the action of the Council, if it approves the recommendations of the Planning Commission, would be that the record of survey be approved subject to these conditions; the map will not be filed until he either puts in the improvements or puts up a bond for the improvements and this would also require the execution of an agreement to be drawn up by the City Attorney. Vice Mayor Allen stated the proposed record of survey is a sub -division; the last time he had tried it with five lots he was instructed to get a sub -division. The Vice Mayor stated he would like the City Attorney's opinion of whether or not we can approve of a record of survey of more than four pieces of property; this contains eight. Vice Mayor Allen stated he didn't want to vote on this without the approval of the City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen stated an assessor's map is not accepted as a survey map; it means absolutely nothing. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Alien, Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission's recom- mendation of January 13th in regard to application for zone variance 2-36 by G. C. Henckel, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc,,and recommended the report be received, a copy placed in the mail jacket of each Councilman for study, and the matter returned to the City Council for final action on February 9th. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/19/65 262 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission's recom- mendation of January 13th in regard to request of R. J. Speigel, Bradston Rattan Products, Inc., for assistance in closing 20th Street between Cleveland and Harrison Avenue and the alley between 19th and 20th Streets and recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary Resolution setting a public hearing and report returned to the City Council for consideration. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Director of Planning's recommendation.be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Sweetwater Road Annexation to the City of National City was approved by the City Council on December 10, 1964, by Ordinance No. 1086; on January 8th the Planning Commission recommended the annexation be established as an R-1-S, Special Single Family Residence Zone, the property owner filed an appeal and requested the land be zoned C-2-P-D to allow a planned unit development; at the time of public hearing the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration of R-4-P-D, Residential Planned Development or spectral type of zoning for this area. Director of Planning Stockman stated after consideration of this - request and a public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the R-4-P-D on this property, recommending the annexation be established as an R-1-S, Special Single Family Residence Zone. The Director of Planning recommended this matter be referred to the City Clerk for setting of a public hearing by the City Council establishing R-1-S Single Family Residence Zone on the Sweetwater Road Annexation and the Planning Commission's reports of January 8, 1964, and January 13, 1965, be considered at that time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendations be approved. Vice Mayor Allen asked if any appeal was received to this recommendation. Director of Planning Stockman stated there were no appeals after the second recommendation and it would be necessary to proceed with this because it is establishing the zoning on the annexation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the California Water & Telephone Company made arrange- ments whereby water bills may be paid at the Gas & Electric Company as a matter of convenience. Mayor Gautereaux complimented Mr. Wright, the manager of the Gas & Electric Company, who worked very diligently to make this possible. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated in regard to the resignation of Mrs, Marjorie. Roach, it was stated that this situation was not handled correctly and stated he would go along more or less with the way the administrators handled this as in eight years(you are allowed 12 days a year or 96 days) and this woman had been absent 369 days, which is in excess of 273 days and it would be his opinion that she is ill and probably needs to rest. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:21 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk OR, CITY OF NATI CITY, CALIFORNIA 1/19/65