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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 06-13 CC MIN476 National City, Caiiforr_ia, June 1"', 161 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hart at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OPFICIALS presents Alston, Biggs, Bird, Gautereaux, Golden, Kerr, Osburn, Roberts, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Fults of the Lincoln Acres Community Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1961, be appro-,;d. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7933 was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THJ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ANNEXA- TION ELECTION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTESTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING THE PROPOSED LINCOLN ACRES ANNEXATION." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HART recognized former Mayor Harold Requa and stated he was happy to have him present. MR. REQUA, 414 E. 7th Street, stated he wished to express his personal appreciation to the person or persons responsible for the synchronizing of the traffic lights at 8th and National and 8th and Roosevelt, and suggested the dip atl8th and "D" be corrected. MAYOR HART recognized former Mayor Clinton Matthews. MR. MATTHEWS stated he will have a matter to bring before the Council later in the meeting. REPORT OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated Fireman's Fund Insurance Company's Policy No. AW 246444 and Policy N1-218217 providing coverage for National City property have been examined and recommended they be accepted and filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the policies be accepted and filed. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. REPORT OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN was read, stating with reference to the request of Palm Homes, Inc., 625 "S" Avenue, for refund of cash deposit of $300.00 for curbs and sidewalks, Section 10 E 2 of Ordinance 962 grants the Planning Commission jurisdiction to waive the require- ments to install sidewalks and curbs. Further, Section 10 E 3 of Ordinance 962 states any person aggrieved byr the decision of the Plan- ning Commission may file an appeal within 10 days from date of said ruling of the Planning Commission, and since no appeal was filed, the 6/13/61 477 Planning Commission's decision is now final and it is proper to refunnd. the $300.00. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we refund the $300.00 to Palm Homes, Inc. and a warrant be drawn for the return of the money. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. REPORT OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated on June 6, 1961, the City Manager and Chief of Police were served with writs of mandate by mem- bers of the Police Department regarding overtime pay. The matter is continued until June 26th. It was requested the City Attorney be given authorization to defend the action. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney be authorized to defend the action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated with reference to the Deputy City Attorney being authorized to attend the hearing of the Corps of Engineers in Los Angeles on the application of Pep's Kerosene Ser- vice, he has been informed there will be no hearing in Los Angeles; an informal hearing will be held by the Army Engineers. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, in case of a formal protest or formal hearing, the Deputy City Attorney is still authorized to appear in behalf of the City; also the City Manager to appear. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. HEARING ON APPEAL OF C. LEE DAWSON for zone variance was held at this time. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating the peti- tioners are requesting permission to construct an addition to their garage on the back of their lot for the purpose of using it as an upholstery shop. The Commission denied the request. LETTER OF APPEAL FROM C. LEE DAWSON was read. C. LEE DAWSON, 1838 Palm Avenue, was present in regard to his application for a zone variance. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 8, 1961, the matter was brought before the Planning Commission at a public hearing held at that time. Mr. Dawson was present at the hearing and stated his reasons for requesting the variance, and from the statement the Commission felt this was an economical hardship and would have nothing to do with the use of the land, and the Commission, therefore, recommended the application be denied. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hollingsworth, we go along with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and recommend denial. Oarried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Naorgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Nor D. K. SPEER, COUNTY SURVEYOR AND ROAD COMMILSIONER, was present, and stated early in the 1950's the County of San Diego, in conjunction with many people in this area, conceived of the need for a direct connection 6/13/61 478 of a fairly high standard highway between the coastal area in and adja- cent to National City, Chula Vista and the Spring Valley -La Mesa area, presently called the South Bay Freeway. The State has asked the County of San Diego to acquire rights of way required for the ultimate freeway facility, and the County of San Diego is desirous of proceeding with the construction of an interim facility at this time. DETAILED MAPS OF THIS FACILITY were presented for the Council's perusal. Mr. Speer asked the City Clerk to read a letter for the City's records. COMMUNI- CATION FROM D. K. SPEER, COUNTY SURVEYOR AND ROAD 00NMISSIONER, regard- ing Road Survey No. 1379 South Bay Freeway, was read. A tract of land at the northeast corner of Valley Road and Sweetwater Road has been annexed to the City of National City. The County requires 14.8 acres of land from the annexed area for the subject freeway; however, the owner of the land has submitted a tentative map to National City, which has been approved, and he is now grading the property in preparation for subdivision. An offer has been made to the owner for the portion the County requires, but he has not accepted and has indicated he does not desire to negotiate. In order the County will not be required to pay substantial damages for improvements which are proposed to be made on the property, it proposes to file a condemnation suit to acquire the right of way needed for the freeway. By this form of acquisition it is assured the owner will be paid the full current rate for his land. Since the property has been annexed to the City of National City, it is necessary the parcel be declared a County highway. A resolution is submitted, passed by the County Board of Supervisors under the provi- sions of Section 1700 of the Streets and Highways Cale, declaring it to be a County highway, and request the Council of National City pass an ordinance concurring in the declaration. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the resolution as presented by the County Engineers be referred to the Attorney and tabled until we decide one way or the other. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth, Morgan. MR. SPEER stated their Counsel reminded him he neglected to inform the Council in the sum they have asked their Board of Supervisors to authorize them to deposit with the Court, pend- ing a resolution of value by the Court, it is contemplated to put in escrow $6,000.00 per acre for the land. CLINTON D. MATTHEWS, 4305 Vista Coronado Dr.., Bonita, was present and stated he is appearing before the Council representing the Bahia Vista Development Corp. to expedite the streets, or entrance into the land the Corp. owns, and it is his belief the Council and the Plant3J.ng Com- mission in the last 30 days has requested access be made available to the property, both for the benefit of their group and for the City who 6/13/61 479 owns adjoining property. Mr. Matthews stated they had a meeting on the property with a potential user of four acres of property designated on the map presented by him, without a street running through the property on the west. Mr. Matthews said they would like to negotiate a possible entrance into the area which would be suitable both to the Corp. and the user of the four acres. If the City agrees to dedicate their portion, the Corp. will dedicate the necessary portion. MAYOR HART declared a recess, in order to examine the map which Mr. Matthews had of the area involved. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. MR. MATTHEWS stated his committee are agreeable he be authorized to sign the deeds for the right of way if the Council agrees to do the same regarding the City property. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated if the Coun- cil, having reviewed the map and also the majority having seen the actual ground, he would suggest for the Council's consideration the Engineering Department, in view of the statement made by the Bahia Vista Corp. representative, be authorized to prepare the necessary deeds for street purposes the dedication of City property on an 80 foot travelway from the end point to the beginning point on National Avenue and a 60 foot travelway be extended northerly from what would be in line with Harding Avenue to the most northerly boundary of the Bahia Vista Corp.'s property. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he invited the Supt. of the Elemen- tary School District, Mr. Colvin, to be present and it might be well to get the Board's opinion because we are on record of guaranteeing to the School Board aocess to their property; and he believed they do not care whether the access is on the east side or west side. MR. COLVIN stated he checked again with the School Board and they expressed a preference for the east side. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if it would be possible to set up a proposed plan, if the Council is not in accord to make an actua: dedication, subject to the fluctuations which come about by the use of the Board. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we proceed with the City Manager's recommendation, and the Bahia Vista Corp. give us something in writing they would always give us a railroad tract into the City property over the land would be suitable, if needed. MR. MATTHEWS stated at their meeting yesterday with the two representatives of the railroad and with the owner of the new facility which will be on the four acres, everyone agreed we would allow railroading be put in to the rest of the property at anytime we have a user. It would be to the bene- fit of the Industrial Park to have a railroad spur included. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, we go 6/13/61 480 on record of assuring the School District, when and if, they have a use for it, we will provide access. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ALBERT BOYER, Attorney, representing Clarence E. Morris Company, Inc. was present and stated they are requesting the City Council, if it sees fit, to prepare and adopt an interim or emergency ordinance rezoning a portion of their property from E-1 to R-1. It is requested that not just the one parcel be included in the emergency ordinance, but all of the annexation including the corridor be zoned according to the Plan- ning of National City's City Planner. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, interim zoning of R-1 single family residence be established on the property within the Sweetwater Heights Annexation lying east of the intersection of Valley Road and Sweetwater Road, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance for presentation to the City Council at the next regular meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth, Morgan. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported the following bids were opened in her office June 12th for paving portions of Tidelands Avenue between 19th Street and Paradise Creek: DALEY CORP., Alt. 1, $65,220.68; Alt. 2, $36,937.74 GRIFFITH COMPANY, Alt. 1, $61,915.12; Alt. 2, $34,855.24; R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING CO., Alt. 1, $63,791.79; Alt. 2, $36,290.24; KENNETH H. GOLDEN COMPANY, Alt. 1, $68,601.71; Alt. 2, $38,176.77; V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Alt. 1, $64,330.16; Alt. 2, $35,352.91. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated at a previous Council meeting the City Planner was authorized to procure a title on certain City property lying between National Avenue and Highland Avenue, in other words, a portion of Olive- wood Housing. We have been quoted a figure of $475.00 for the title search. Mr. Bird said he would like authorization of the City Council to carry out their dictates. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hollingsworth, the title search be continued. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayew: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is now in receipt of the legal descrip- tions which were authorized to be drawn by the title company in regard to the eight parcels of City land which the City Attorney was authorized to make fluid for the purposes of putting them on the market. We have the legal descriptions reserving the 10 foot barrel 30 and 45 feet deep underneath a portion of these lots. It was the City Manager's recommen- dation they be accepted and referred to the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary documents. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollings- worth, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/13/61 481 REPORT FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS was read, stating pursuant to a request by the City Council, an investigation has been made of the material used for exterior siding on the 65 units of the Williams Manor No. 7 Subdivision. The trade name is Upson Primed A11 Weather Panel, and the manufacturer is the Upson Company, Lockport, New York. A com- prehensive report was made of the data obtained concerning the material in question. An investigation by the Building Department revealed many code enforcement agencies have accepted the use of Upson panels, includ- ing the Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Administration, City of Los Angeles, Building Trades Commission, Southern Congress of Build- ing Officials, and others. It was the opinion of the Building Depart- ment, based upon the facts stated in the report, that Upson irimed All Weather panels appear to be equivalent to other materials allowed by the building code; however, it is recommended the matter be referred to the Building Code Board of Appeals for further investigation and analysis. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Building Inspector, that the matter be referred to the Building Code Board of Appeals for further investigation and analysis, be approved, and ask for a report. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. HENRY PARRY, Asst. Sales Manager of the Upson Company, was present and stated their company is 51 years old so they know how to make wallboard. Mr. Parry stated they have done business with Sulli- van Hardwood Lumber Company for over 40 years. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like to see an ordinance against the use of this type of material. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the Annual Report of Road and Street Defic- iencies which is required by the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. It is a very interesting report and shows the street deficiencies in the City of National City of $10,918,000.00. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Signal 0il Company of Los Angeles is asking from the City a property owner's consent. The Parker Truck Company has entered into a contract whereby Signal Oil has placed, all in confor- mance to fire regulations, a 10,000 gallon fuel tank and a 4,000 gallon gasoline tank located on our leased tidelands. The lease allows the lessee, at the termination of the lease to remove all of his property. Signal 0il Company is asking the City a property owner's consent, which states "The undersigned consents to the foregoing and agrees that Sig- nal Oil Company shall have the right at any time to remove from said premises any equipment planed thereunder or thereon which is now or may hereafter be owned by Signal. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager it be referred to the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/13/61 482 REPORT FROM CITY TREASURER KERR regarding San Diego's ordin&nce for Veterans of Foreign Wars, was read, stating attached is envelope with information pertaining to "Solicitors and Peddlers"D also Resolution No. 165293 from the City of San Diego. It appears the only thing that applies to Veterans of Foreign Wars is the resolution which permitted the sale of poppies on public streets in San Diego on May 26-27, 1961. Mr. Acker, City Clerk of the City of San Diego, stated the City does not have an ordinance that applies only to Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Business License Clerk issues solicitors permits to disabled vet- erans according to Section No. 16001, Deerings California Code, Busi- ness and Professional (persons exempt from license charged). COMMUNICATION FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, SUrT. PARKS & RECR ATION; DIRECTOR ON` PUBLIC HOUSING, addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Civil Service Commission and the City Manager, was read, relative to Council action resolving the Park and Recreation Department be separ- ated. Mr. Gautereaux stated it has been suggested his salary be reduced by one-third. The reasoning cannot be based on work load as that par- ticular section of the Park and Recreation Department should require the least in its economic functions for a community of this size, the actual fact being the salary actually is commensurate with the respon- sibilities which will continue to exist with the Housing and Park Departments. The period of close-out and readjustment of tenants is giving management much more office work and administration problems than was priorly experienced when the housing was 100% full, with economic conditions not strained as of today. Mr. Gautereaux is asking the Council consider a justifiable adjustment within the realm of administration values, and upon this basis, he is sure they will deter- mine equity within reason at the existing salary. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Morgan, the request of Mr. Gautereaux be referred to the Finance Committee in conjunction with the budget, for considera- tion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read relative to the bids received for paving portions of Tidelands Avenue between 19th Street and Para- dise Creek. It was recommended the contract for the work be awarded to, Griffith Company, as low bidder. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it was his recommendation the entire job be done, and the contract be awarded to Griffith Company for a total of $61,915.12, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution of award. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager regard- ing the paving of portions of Tidelands Avenue be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/13/61 483 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Agreement to Conduct Recreation Centers between the Sweetwater Union High School District and the City of National City has been prepared; it is for the period beginning July 1, 1961, and ending June 30, 1962, and is the City Manager's recommendation the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the resolution ordering the Mayor to sign the contract so same can be submitted to the Sweetwater Union High School District. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Coun- oil present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated two weeks ago the City Clerk opened bids on park equipment; and those bids were as follows: K 0 Y TRACTOR COMPANY, $7,159.00; A. H. JOHNSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY, $8,244.00; TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, $7,935.00; SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COMPANY, $7,902.96, Alternate A $8,448.96 and Alternate B $8,526.96. The K C Y Tractor Company bid for $7,159.00 does not meet the City requested specifica- tions in many points; and enumerated for clarification all of the points involved. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the City Attorney be author- ized to prepare a resolution of award to the TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY at 37,935.00, which specifications do meet the required specifications of the City as advertised; and in the resolution there be incorporated the necessary protective device because we have the situation of not accept- ing the low bid as it does not meet the specifications. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the resolution of award of contract, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CONMtJNICATION FROM RICHARD J. HARROLD, FIRE MARSHAL, was read, stating the necessary certificates of insurance, together with applications for the display of public fireworks, to be held on July 4th in Kimball Park, are enclosed. The display, under the supervision of the National City Fire Department and Lions' Club will be conducted by the San Diego Fire- works Company. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the display of fire- works as requested by the Lions' Club and approved by the Fire Marshal be granted, and the insurance certificates be referred to the City Attorney for checking. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, requesting Donald Tor- bett be allowed sick leave, without pay, starting July 1, 1961, and it is expected he will be able to return to duty about August 1, 1961. If Fireman Torbett is able to return earlier, or if a few extra days of recovery time are needed, it is requested he be given consideration. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the request of the Fire Chief be granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Fire Chief's recommendation on Fireman Torbett be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/13/61 T 484 APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SAL BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LigbwE by Clara 0. and Harry V. Monell, Monell's Market, 234 Highland Avenue. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE was read, stating investigation revealed no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hollingsworth, the application be filed, Carried, -by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen, Morgan. NOTICE FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was presented, stating there is in t'.ie annexation under Ordinance No. 990, 62 registered electors and calcu- lated population of 186 for purposes of apportionment of -gas tax funds. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the document be received' and placed on file in the City Clerk's offices Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of the contract from the Gas & Electric Company for the gas main extension for Fire Station No. 2, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the gas line extension for the fire station be referred to the City Attorney for action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. V COMMUNTICATION ADDR✓SaED TO MAYOR HART from Robert S. Benjamin, National Chairman, United States Committee for the United Nations, was read, stating President Kennedy has suggested a proclamation for United Nations Day, October 24th, be issued. They also urged that a leading citizen be chosen as UN Day Chairman, also a UN Day Committee be appointed to organize the observance of the Sixteenth Anniversary of the United nations. Upon receipt of the enclosed card an ",Award of Merit" certificate will be sent to be signed and presented to your Chairman in recognition of his or her public service. We will send to your Chairman, directly, our helpful "Chairman's Kit." The President's national proclamation, which has just been issued, is enclosed as a guide. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Mayor be authorized to issue a proclamation and the Mayor designate the people -requested under the request of the President for United Nations' birthday. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ICJI\TNETH O'DONNELL, Special Assistant to the Presi- dent, addressed to Honorable Thelma N. Hollingsworth, Mayor of National City, was read, stating the President, before his departure for Europe asked him to extend to you his deep thanks for your thoughtful and kind gesture in signing the petition of Unity which wee presented to him at the White House May 25th. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the communi- cation be filed. Carried, all the Council present; voting aye. 6/13/61 485 REPORT FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating the members of the Board were given copies of the Resolutions covering Kimball Park, El Toyon and Las Palmas Parks for study. It was the recommendation of the Advisory Board the Council request the City Attor- new to give the findings on the three Resolutions with the intent being to see if they all have the same comparable provisions and structure under the State Law. Moved by Allep, seconded by Hollingsworth, it be referred to the City Attorney for an answer. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PARK AiD RI CR:ATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating a discussion regarding the enlargement of Kimball Bowl was held. CITY IAA AGER BIRD stated the one thing which Dawson Smith, Chairman, has been requesting was for steps or some protective device at the Bowl prior to July 4th and the matter has been taken care of by the Supt. of Parks by placing a protective fence at the South end of the Bowl, utilizing the present existing steps and protecting anyone from falling off the rock wall. RE.?ORT FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION' ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating the drainage through Kimball Park and the necessity for the drainage problem to become a part of the overall drainage plan for National City was discussed. Chairman Smith reported City Engineer Roberts has esti- mated it would require two 60" concrete tubes to carry the water at an approximate cost of +62,400.00, but it would not include grading and the necessary added drainage at either side of the park. The Board recommended in the long range planning where the ultimate disposal of the waste water must be cared for an underground drainage throughKim- ball Park be considered along with the other plan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation be given every consideration and added to the long range drainage program of the City. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN LUCRE], addressed to City Clerk Alston, was read, stating he is making a notation to help with SB 1031. I'Ioved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities, on Friday evening, June 16th, in Oceanside; Carlsbad is the host City. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read relative to application for Zone Change No. C-4, signed by Richard G. Haas, relative to the property located at the Northwest corner of 8th Street and "Q" Avenue. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from R-4, Multiple Family 6/13/61 486 Residence Zone to a C-2, Limited Commercial Zone. The Commission recom- mended the zone change be granted and that Resolution No. 27 (N.S.) be adopted, as read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, a public hearing be set for July llth on the application of Mr. Haas for a Zone Change. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. � PORT PROM TEL PLA11'ING COMMISSION recommending the granting of Zone Variance No. Z 14, signed by Wendell L. Hesseltine, relative to the Southeast corner of Harbison Avenue and 8th Street, was read. Peti- tioner is requesting permission to erect and maintain one double-faced post real estate directional sign for a period not to exceed one year. Said property is located in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zone. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the Attorney. ALLAN L. RUDICK, Attorney, representing the Sign Company, was present, and stated the sign requeste is in relation to Royale Homes and there are approximately 400 homes in the area. The sign is requested for a period of one year, or less if the homes are sold in this period of time. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPO,..T FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the granting of Zone Variance No. Z 15, signed by Wendell L. Hesseltine for the Southwest corner of 12th Street and Harbison Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to erect and maintain one single faced unlighted post real estate directional sign. The property is zoned C-2, Limited Commercial Zone, and is for a period not to exceed one year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Zone Variance No. Z 16, signed by Richard G. Haas. Petitioner is requesting permis- sion to erect and maintain, for a period not to exceed one year, one 10' x 30' single faced unlighted post real estate directional sign at the Northeast corner of 8th Street and Palm Avenue. Said property is located in an R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone. It was the recom- mendation of the Commission the variance be granted, subject to the reduction in area from 10' x 30' to 8' x 16'. iyioved by Horgan, sec- onded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HO.,LI1GSWORTH stated several months ago the Council enacted a Cat Ordinance and then the Ordinance was repealed, and in good faith one person obtained a cat license, which cost 62.00. Moved by 6/13/61 487 Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the person be refunded theirv2.00. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated at the request of Mayor Hart he attended a meeting at the El Toyon School and issued certificates for a Civil Defense graduating class. Mr. Allen stated a firs. Helen Thiele had contacted Mr. Bird; Mr. Colvin, Supt. of the .lementary School District, and Mr. Wadsworth, Gillespie Field, Civil Defense, and obtained permis- sion to hold the class, and Mr. H. W. Smith volunteered to instruct it. It was a 16 hour class, and 22 persons finished the course. Mr. Allen stated it is his understanding there are a number of other persons who are interested in taking the course and requesting future classes in other schools in the City. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he is going to make some tests on the siding material, to which he objects. Moved by Tiorgan, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 4:32 p.m. ATTEST: j� MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA C TY CLERK 6/13/61