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Natiena1 'City, 041tfornia, May 19, 1964
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30:p.m. by
Mayor'Gattereaux. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux.
Council members absent: Allen, Morgan.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert,
Minogue, Associate'Civil Engineer Onley, Oeburn, Stockman..
COUNCILMAN MORGAN arrived and took his place at the meeting.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hese,
followed with invocation by the Rev. Robert Parker. Lincoln Acres
Community Church.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 12th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
Ordinance No. "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 827 by adding
Section 77 (d) thereof (taxicabs)" was presented for the second reading.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Ordinance be
waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Absent: Alien.
ORDINANCE NO. 1096, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 827 BY ADDING
SECTION 77(d) THEREOF (TAXICABS)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Allen.
Ordinance No. "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962. Zoning
Ordinance of the City of National City (providing C-2-P-D Zoning for
Fritz Annexation)" was presented for the second reading. Moved by
Morgan seconded by Colburnthe reading of the ordinance be waived and
it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn. Hogue; Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Allen.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1097, "Aid OADIMAkt AM MDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (providing C-2-P-D Zoning for
Fritz Annexation)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance
be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Public Utilities Commission denied a
petition for rehearing of the California Water and Telephone Company in
regard to a revision of water rates, thereby upholding their previous
Company
decision. Unless the California Water and Telephone/goes to Court, the
Public Utilities Commission decision will stand.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the notification from the
Public Utilities Commission the purpose of the hearing in Los Angeles
on May 20th is to consider the application filed by the New California
Water and Telephone Company to take over all assets and liabilities of
the existing water company, a technical and involved procedure. The
net effect of the change will be Genera3. Telephone Company will be a
holding company and the present facilities will be a wholly owned
subsidiary; there should be no change in operation or policies. The
City Attorney stated it is impossible to determine whether or not this
will be of benefit to the City of National City. Mayor Gautereaux
stated this might be the time to negotiate and determine whether or not
to buy the water company: because of the merger, we might find out what
the feelings of the South Bay Irrigation District and the City of Chula
Vista are and try to negotiate for the purchase. COUNCILMAN MORGAN
stated the hearing is just on a transfer of ownership_ a stockholders
exchange; and no one else is sending their attorneys to the hearing.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked if Mr. Hess could be authorized to contact the
City of Chula Vista and the South Bay Irrigation District. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Colburn, some member here be appointed to meet with
the City of Chula Vista and the South Bay Irrigation District and see
what their viewpoints are and make a report on it. Councilman Morgan
stated the people voted against it and he favors waiting until the
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..people ask the City to abt; MOti'oh carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent:
Alien. Mayor Gautereaux stated with the approval of the Council he
would ask Councilman Hogue to serve in this capacity. City Attorney
:.... .
Carstens stated he could not advise the Council there would be any
advantage to appearing at the:' z,111g on:the e 20th..=•
MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 East 16th Street, was present and read a
poem requesting the seats in the jury box be oiled.
EDWARD BODGE, 1315 East 1st Street, was present and requested the Council
to approve the pending improvement of Laurel, Norton and First Streets
to eliminate dust and flooding.
Moved by. Hogue. seconded by Colburn a special meeting of the City
Council be held to discuss the Civic Center. Councilman Hogue stated
the majority of the people favor a new Civic Center although the bond
issue did not carry. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
Councilman Hogue suggested the meeting be held after Vice Mayor Allen's
return from vacation because of his interest in the project. Mayor
Gautereaux called a Special Meeting of the City Council for Monday,
June 8 1964, at 7:30 p.m. for consideration of the Civic Center
project.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN requested the City Engineer to report on the new
drainage installed by the Division of Highways at 24th Street and
Wilson Avenue. He stated the drain is 3 to 4 feet higher than the One
we have just completed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn.. the City
Engineer's report on the drain be put on the Agenda and also a report
on how the land can be utilized as it looks as though it may be wasted.
Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Alien.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he wished the City Manager would state his
recommendation on the sale of streets before setting a price on them.
Moved by Colburnseconded by Hogue, the meeting recess for the City
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Manager's And City n ii r'tl k .ring on the 1911 Act Improvement of
Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Allen. The meeting recessed.
The meeting was oalled to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 8:26 p.m.
Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan; Gautereaux. Absent:
Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the scheduled hearing on the Resolution of
Intention No. 8628 for the 1911 Act Improvement of Laurel Avenue;
Norton Avenue, and First Street be continued until May 26th after the
completion of the City Manager's and City Engineer's report on their
hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION AND CLOSING of portions of 28th Street
between "A" Avenue and National Avenue was held at this time. J. D..
Mann 130 East 28th Street was present and spoke against the closing.
A portion of a communication from W. E. Linthicum Secretary of the
Lusk Corporation; was read stating until the area is built up and the
traffic pattern is established it would be foolhardy to reduce the
right of way of any of the streets. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read
the Planning Commission recommendation of April 8th to close 28th
Street from "A" Avenue to National Avenue from an 80 foot to a 60 foot
street, giving back to the property owners 10 feet on each side. E. M.
Stanley; 1146 National Avenue, was present and stated the improvements
are in and it is not anyone's intention to reduce the travel way; it is
only a matter of using the ten feet for constructive development.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn the hearing be closed and the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved.. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
RESOLUTION NO. 8654. "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER OF
VACATION (PORTIONS OF 28TH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND "A"
AVENUE) was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution
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be adopted. 0eA4riea, t44r 414 t4bi OOtng vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn
Morgan Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Allen.
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION AND CLOSING of portions of Coolidge
Avenue and Harding Avenue was held at this time. There was no one
present in this regard. Director of Planning Stockman stated the
Planning Commissionbrecommendation is to close these portions of
Coolidge and Harding Avenues subject to the opening of Wilson Avenue and
30th Street. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be
closed and the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and
referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Allen.
RESOLUTION NO., 8655, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER OF
VACATION (PORTIONS OF COOLIDGE AVENUE AND HAARING AVENUE)" was read.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan. the Resolution be adopted.
Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue. Absent: Allen.
GEORGE WEBSTER, 1935 National Avenue, was present and stated he offered
to purchase the 10 foot strip of land on "A" Avenue between 26th and
27th Streets and the Planning Commission recommended this remain an 80
foot street. Mr. Webster requested the Council give the matter further
consideration, and displayed his architect's plan of the area utilizing
the 10 foot strip. He stated if he were not allowed to use the 10 foot
strip it would mean the showroom window of his new $250 000 building
would be directly on National Avenue and the use of his existing space
would be difficult. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if his offer of $1660
for the land still stands. Mr. Webster stated he is willing to pay this
amount, either in cash or installments. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there
is a lot to consider in the orderly development of the automobile
agencies in the area. Moved by Morgan seconded by Gautereaux, "A"
Avenue be closed from an 80 to a 60 foot street from 24th to 29th
Street, and if the City Engineer thinks it would make a nice street to
have a 44 foot travel way. Director of Planning Stockman stated "A"
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Avenue is not dedidatiid A4bm Pti8ti to 27th Street. Councilman Morgan
withdrew his motion and Mayor Gautereaux his second. Moved by Morgan.
seconded by Gautereaux, the City sell the 10 x 250 foot strip between
26th and 27th Streets for $1660 to Mr. Webster. In answer to a question
from Councilman Hogue; Mayor Gautereaux explained the dedicated portion
of the street to be closed reverts back to the property owners
contiguous to the area. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and
stated he is against the narrowing of any street. J. D. Mann, 130 East
28th Street, stated the Council is creating a traffic hazard and
insurance rates will be higher. Motion carried by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Allen.
Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, the matter of the opening of
"A" Avenue and the opening of 30th Street be referred to the City
Manager for a report to contact the Board of Supervisors on such an
opening of 30th Street and the feasibility of opening "A" Avenue and
completing the complete traffic flow in that particular area. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from the Traffic Safety Council
of San Diego commending the quality of enforcement in National City.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter of resignation from the Civil Service
Commission from John O'Dell and recommended it be accepted with regret
and a certificate be forwarded to him. Moved by Morganseconded by
Colburn.. the Mayor'•s recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Alien. Mayor Gautereaux stated with the approval of
the Council he would like to appoint Vincent M. McGrath, 44 North
Harbison Avenue, to the vacancy. Moved by Morgan seconded by Colburn,
the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Alien.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from the National City Lions
Club requesting use of the Kimball Park Bowl for their annual July 4th
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celebratiori egiiip ierit W kta to kie the salife as last year. The Lions
Club requests the City to provide the fireworks display at a cost of
$1,000the fireworks contractor is bonded and will take full
responsibility. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the communication be
referred to the City Manager for a report to the Council. Moved by
Morgan. seconded by Colburn; the Mayor's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a request from Police Chief Cagle the week May
24-30 1964, be proclaimed "National Burglary Prevention Week". Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the proclamation be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read an article from the "American Municipal
Association Magazine" in regard to the work performed during the recent
Alaskan earthquake by Civil Defense. Mayor Gautereaux stated the
National City Civil Defense organization is ready to see to the welfare
and safety of our citizens in the event of a disaster.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $57,585.61
was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue the payroll be
approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue Morgan Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Allen.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ii 534.21
Traffic Safety 1.001.33
Park 1.105.15
Retirement 5:105.68
Trust and Agency 75.00
Special Street 860.66
Park Construction 2,000.00
Sewer Service 2 008.58
T OTAL $23,690.61
Moved by Colburn seconded by Hogue the bills be approved and warrants
ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Colburn. Hogue Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Allen.
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REQUEST OF WALTER HODGE to tn8'6 a Metal building Was presented. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Hogue.. the request be approved subject to the
stipulations in the Building Inspector's letter of May 4th. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE read the result of bids opened in her office at
3:00 p.m. May 18th for the First Street Storm Drainage Construction
(Spec. No. 689): M. Arrieta $66,742.00; No -Joint Concrete Pipe
Corporation of Southern California $56.801.60; Walter H. Barber
$62.207.88; M. L. Chilcote $51,383.60: Einer Brothers $71906.00; Pace
Construction Company $54 848.60. City Manager Hess stated he will make
a report on the bids at the next meeting.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE denying the request
of the First Christian Church for permission to install directional
signs because it is in conflict with Ordinance No. 115 was presented.
Mr. Kelso of Chula Vista, representing the First Christian Church was
present and stated the Church would like to erect about nine signs in
strategic places. City Attorney Carstens stated there is nothing in
Ordinance No. 115 which would permit the Council to authorize the signs
and the appropriate procedure might be to amend the ordinance to
provide for such permission. Moved by Morganseconded by Colburn the
Ordinance be changed to give the Council the authority to allow such
signs. Councilman Colburn stated he favors amending the ordinance to
allow the Council to authorize such signs, if each sign were to be
approved as to sizecolor and possibly some of the clergy might be
invited to participate in discussion of the amendment. City Attorney
Carstens, in answer to a question from E. H. Alsdorf stated Ordinance
No. 115 was written in 1894. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Ordinance
was enacted for good reason. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second.
Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn seconded by Morgan.,
the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to study the ordinance
and bring back a recommendation that would fill the request of the
church and the churches that presently have signs on our streets in
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violation of this ordinance: City' A iotney Caratens inquired if this
was to be limited to churches or if it was to be extended to any person.
Councilman Colburn stated churches were all that had been mentioned.
Mayor Gautereaux stated the Planning Commission and Traffic Safety
Committee were being overlooked. Councilman Colburn,. with the approval
of his second Councilman Morgan; amended the motion to include the
Planning Commission and Traffic Safety Committee. Motion carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Alien.
THE MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES for May 6th were presented
and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
THE MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING of May 7th
were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in reference to the minutes of the Library
Board he hoped the Mayor would reconsider his policy of no
re -appointments to committees and would permit Mrs. Hiawatsch and Lt.
Cmrd. Palmer to continue to serve the City.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the City has a contract with the County of San
Diego to enforce our health ordinances. Ordinances 943, 1057, 1083
recently adopted are not covered. The County urges the adoption of a
Resolution specifically designating them as the enforcing agency for
these ordinances. The City Manager recommended it be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the necessary documents. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Hogue; the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the Real Estate Committee
meeting of May 15th. In Section I of the minutes the Real Estate
Committee recommends the bid of the Charles Anderson Rdalty Company to
purchase Lots 13 through 19 in Block 46 and the northerly 40 feet of
closed 19th Street and the easterly 10 feet if and when the alley is
closed for a price of $8,000, ten percent commission to be paid by the
City not be accepted. Moved by Colburn seconded by Hogue, the
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recommendation of tfi Rtai t bate Committee be accepted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays:
Morgan. Absent: Allen. City Manager Hess stated the last two items
in the minutes require no action and recommended the minutes be filed.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority of April 9th
and recommended they be filed for perusal by the Council. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Alien.
RESOLUTION NO. 8656, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS ($35,000
from General to Special Street Fund)" was read. Moved by Colburn
seconded by Hogue the Resolution be adopted. Carriedby the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn; Hogue, Morgan., Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Allen.
RESOLUTION NO. 8657, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
($2,384.75 from Capital Outlay to General Fund)" was read. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Hogue the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue Morgan. Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Absent: Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication inviting the Council and City
Employees to the graduation exercises of the 1963-64 Pre -School Tiny
Tot Classes of Olivewood Gym to be held at the Olivewood Gym on Friday,
June 5th at 10:00 a..m.9 refreshments will be served.
CITY MANAGER HESS read the request of the County Registrar of Voters
for permission to use National City buildings as polling places for the
Primary Election June 2nd: the Casa de Salud and the Olivewood Housing
Office at 2412 "B" Avenue. City Manager Hess recommended authority be
granted to the Registrar of Voters to utilize the buildings. Moved by
Morganseconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
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CITY MANAGER HESS re trt d the Kimball School P.T.A. requested the use
of the Kimball Park Community Building on June 20th for a fund raising
drive for curtains for the school auditorium. The City Manager stated
the Community Building will be used that day but the building at El
Toyon will be available and recommended they be allowed to use it on a
no -fee basis. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent:
Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the American Field Service requested the use
of the Kimball Park Community Building Annex on June 14th from 2:00 to
Marianne
4:00 p.m. for a farewell tea for / Arckermarck, Finnish Foreign
Exchange Student, and recommended it be granted on a no fee basis.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn; the City Manager's recommendation
be approved. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn.
Hogue. Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a special meeting of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Board was held last night and the following recommendation
made to the Council: The Park and Recreation Advisory Board would like
to recommend to the City Council the City Manager, the Recreation
Director and the Recreation Department Staff work out a suitable,
distinguishing item identifying the Recreation Department employees,
such item to be nothing prohibitive in cost either to the City or
the Employee. Moved by Morgan seconded by Hogue the recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of two communications from Senator
Jack Schrader one acknowledging receipt of the Resolution endorsing the
Trans -Bay Bridge and the second forwarding a quantity of copies of Laws
Pertaining to Old Age Security and Aid to the Blind which she offered
to those who might be interested.
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DSR.ECTOR 0B STdCkMAN presented the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of April 22nd to deny the application for zone
variance by James Cheneweth to allow separation of damaged goods at
2200 and 2315 East 7th Street. Councilman Morgan stated he could not
see the difference between this and any grocery store and he does not
believe it was the intention of the ordinance to prohibit business of
this kind. Councilman Hogue inquired what the City Attorney's
definition of salvage was. City Attorney Carstens stated he has not
been involved in this enough to know; the abstract definition of
salvage would not give us the key here; and under Ordinance No. 981 the
Council may either grant or deny the application. The City Clerk
stated a petition signed by nine persons protesting the variance was
received today but no check as to the validity of signatures was made
and some were outside the 300 foot limit. City Attorney Carstens
stated there was a fifteen day period during which time protests
received would have necessitated a public hearing; but the time had
expired. Mrs. 0. C. Halvorson, 2217 East 5th Street, was present and
protested the variance. H. J. King, 2226 East 5th Street was present
and protested. James Cheneweth, 2328 East 8th Street; was present and
stated the use of the words salvage and wholesale in his application
for a business license was a mistakes he repackages items whose
containers have been damaged in shipment and sells items in any
quantity at one price. Mr. Cheneweth stated his operation is under the
supervision of both County and State Health inspectors who have keys to
the workroom and are able to enter at any time. Director of Planning
Stockman stated the area is zoned for a grocery store. Mayor
Gautereaux recommended since the Planning Commission is considering the
definition of "salvaging" and "re -packaging" which is a non -conforming
operation the matter be continued and referred to the City Attorney to
see if he concurs in the definition. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux stated
he would also like a judicial opinion if possible. Motion carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Alien.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's
recommendation of April 22nd to permit a zone variance to allow the
property on the Southwest corner of 7th Street and "A" Avenue to be
operated and maintained as a wholesale grocery warehouse, subject to
four stipulations. Moved by Morgan seconded by Hogue, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to
the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Allen.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's
recommendation of May 13th to approve the final plans for the Heritage
Townhouse of National City (housing for retirees) subject to the future
filing of the landscaping plan and the developer's compliance with the
recommendations of the Fire Chief, City Manager and City Engineer
regarding fire hydrants, fire truck access and the location
facilities. The Director of Planning recommended the plans
subject to these stipulations and
Manager and City Engineer to work
and the matter be referred to the
Attorney for further processing.
of sewer
be approved
the plans referred to the City
out the future projection of sewers
Director of Planning and City
Moved by Colburn seconded by Morgan,
the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning
Commission dated May l3th in regard to the request of Webster Pontiac
and Stanley Dodge Simca for the reduction of 26th and 27th Streets
between National and "A" Avenues from a 70 to a 60 foot right-of-way,
"A" Avenue between 26th and 27th Streets from an 80 to a 60 foot
right-of-way, and the closing of 29th Street between National and
Avenues in its entirety. The Planning Commission recommended the
reduction of 26th and 27th Streets between National and "A" Avenues to
60 foot right-of-way. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the
recommendation be approved and the matter be referred to the City
Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen. The Director of
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Planning recommended since the Council has unanimously voted to sell 10
feet to Webster Pontiac, the balance of the street between 24th and 26th
and between 27th and 29th Streets be referred to the City Attorney for
the preparation of the resolutions setting up the public hearings to
reduce that area from an 80 foot right-of-way to a 60 foot so the other
developments going in there would have the same usage as Mr. Webster.
Moved by Morgan. seconded by Colburn; the Director of Planning's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Alien.
The matter of the closing of 29th Street and the projection of 30th
Street will be on the agenda of the Planning Commission May 27th.
V. A. BARBER: 2240 El Prado% Lemon Grove, was present and stated a
crown has been left in the pavement at Highland and Division causing
water to run down into Division where it floods the alley which is the
only access to a rental duplex which he owns. Mr. Barber requested the
City pave Paradise Drive, especially the portion he dedicated, from the
Plaza to 12th Street. He stated he gave the street to take care of
drainage and it has not been taken care of and as a result he is not
able to develop his land as he would like. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Colburn, the City Manager give us a report on this as soon as he
can. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen. The meeting closed at 10:40 p.m.
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