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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 04-25 CC MIN416 National City, California, Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Kerr, Roberts, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Keeble of the First Congregational Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH called for a reorganization of the Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Vice Mayor Hart be appointed Mayor. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Vice Mayor Hart abstained from voting. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH thanked the Council for their wonderful coopera- tion they gave her the past year; also all the department heads and the City employees. VICE MAYOR HART stated Mrs. Hollingsworth did a very good job in the past year as Mayor. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he would like to have a standing ovation for the Mayor who is stepping down. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, Mrs. Hollingsworth be appointed Vice Mayor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. Vice Mayor Hollingsworth abstained from voting. COUNCILMAN REID, said he wished to state he thought Mrs. Hollingsworth did a wonderful job and did not believe the people of the City realized the number of hours she put in. CITY MANAGL R BIRD stated he thought the Deputy City Clerk should offi- cially swear him in as Mayor. MAYOR HART took the "Oath of Allegiance. MAYOR HART stated he would recommend the present members of the Harbor Committee to remain on the Committee, and appointed Councilman Reid as Chairman; also he wished the present members of the Finanoe Committee, including himself, remain, and Councilman Morgan be Chairman. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. RESOLUTION N0. 7919 was read, "RLOLUTION FINDING THAT NO PROTESTS HAUL BEEN MALE TO THE PROPOSED LEASE OR. SALE OF A PORTION OF THE OLIVLWOOD HOUSING PROJECT." Moved by Morgaxu, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Counncil present voting aye. 4/25/61 417 RESOLUTION N0. 7920 was read, " it SOLUTIGN Or CITY OF I.F . ✓z r.. C. 2! URGING ADOPTION OF SENATE BILL 1031." Moved by Allen, seconded by Reis. the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye RESOLUTION NO. 7921 was read, accepting the final map of Williams Manor Nc. 7 Subdivision. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Counci], present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 7922 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR SAIL OP EIGHT DUPLEX BUILDINGS ON THE OLIVEWOOD HOUSING PROJECT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopter Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 7923 was read, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIOI FOR TEE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH IN THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Counci]. present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OP CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "OLIVEWOOD ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ATTORNEY CuRRAN stated the Covenant Running With Land which heretofore has been submitted by Paradise Valley Hospital, together with the com- munication submitted at the last meeting, stating Frank E. Rice is the administrator of the hospital, has been examined, and before it can be accepted the form of acknowledgment should be changed so the corpora- tion form, rather than the individual form is used by the Notary Public and it is recommended Paradise Valley Hospital be requested to place its seal on the Covenant; with those two additions the Covenant can be accepted. It was the City Attorney's recommendation the proper offi- cials of the City take the matter up with the hospital so the matter can be cleared up. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the recommendatic of the City Attorney be approved In regard to the matter with the :Para- dise Valley Hospital. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CuRRAN reported there has3 been served by St. Paul Fire and Iiarine Insurance Company, a notice of cancellation of Sidewalk License Bond of L. R. Hubbard, Jr.; there is submitted a new Sidewalk License Bond No. 240599 by Pacific Indemnity Company in favor of L. R. Hubbard Jr., as principal. It was the Citty Attorney's recommendation the two documents be filed. Moved by Reiff, seconded by Morgan, the two docu- ments regarding the Sidewalk License Bond of L. R. Hubbard, Jr., be filed. Carried, all the Council j resent voting aye. ATTORNEY CuRRAN reported The Pide'i ity and Casualty Company of New York has served notice its Bond Io. S1lt92760 which was dated May 20, 1958, 4/25/61 418 with Gabriel L. Herrera, as principal, is being cancelled 30 days afte: receipt of the notice. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney Gabriel L. Herrera be notified so he can have an opportunity to file a new bond if he desires. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recom- mendation of the City Attorney in regard to notifying Mr. Herrera rela- tive to his bond be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the desire of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance so billboards would be permitted only in an M Zone, the law provides this type of change of the Zoning Ordinance will have to be adopted after hearing by the Planning Commission. It is, therefore, the recommendation of the City Attorney the entire mat- ter be referred to the 'Planning Commission so the proper procedure for amendment of the Ordinance and hearings on the proposed amendment can be held. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved in regard to the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance relative to billboards. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the letter from the City of San Diego dated April 12, 1961, signed by George E. Bean, City Manager, he has considered the matter together with the City Manager, and is now prepared to make a recommendation. HEARING ON PROPOSED PLUMBING ORDINANCE was held at this time. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed, and referred to the City Attorney for a resolu- tion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated his recommendation regarding the communication from City Manager Bean, City of San Diego, is for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to reply to the letter and set forth the City Council of National City does go on record as desiring to parti- cipate in the proposed Metropolitan Sewerage System, and the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to meet with representatives of the City of San Diego for the purpose of preparing a new contract which will provide that the amounts to be paid for service will be computed annually. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollingsworth, the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to the Metropolitan Sewerage System for National City be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays; Allen. VICENT DeLUCIA, 1930 Granger Avenue, was present, and stated he was appearing before the Council in regard to the article he read in the 4/25/61 419 paper relative to increase in the rates for collection of rubbish and garbage, and making the property owner responsible for the payment of the collection oosts; and asked the Council to reconsider such action. Mr. DeLucia said the tenants should be responsible for their own rub- bish and garbage; and he thought the City should let the contract out to an individual and he do his own collection of the fees. MARTHA CLARE, 2133 National Avenue, was present, and stated in the Council minutes she noticed where Mr. Fessman was appointed on the Har- bor Commission, and asked if anybody out of the City can be appointed on the Commission. CITY MANAGER BIRD staffed Nr, Fessman's appointment was concurred in by the Council as a special representatioe, along with James Rusk, on a committee which has been set up at the request of all of the cities around the bay for the purpose of study and with a report book for advising the Council asto what ekiould be done oollectively and cooperatively for the development of the entire Bay of San Diego; that is his status. Persons living outside the City can be so appointe, Mr. Peesman has interests within the City, and also on other committees which are appointed by the City Council there has been the same,. proviso made:. MR:3: ROB RT =RICHARDS, 1411 E. '16th Street, was., present, and stated she more or:less.; agreed with -Mr. DeLuoia relative to the rubbieh;and :gar. bags situation. Mrs.' Richards: said the new••.Ordinance regulating the disposal of garbage and rubbish is a wonderful ordinance, but wondered how the City is going to enforce it: IC/MIEN OP Ai 'LIGATION OP JOHN MOORE REGARDING HOUSE MOVING AND EASEMENT was presented. CITY MANAGLR BIRD stated it has to do with what trans. pired.in the past of an application to. move a. -building by fir. Moore and`also of an application before: the Planning Commission, which has due hearings and representation beforethat body,with a subsequent recommendation by,.the=City Council, wherein the Council approved those recommendations and requested of Mr. Moore an easementbededicated to the City of National City for the purpose of ingress and egress, Mr. Moore presented an ' easement to . the City with a . stipulation which in effect changed the terms set forth, byJthe Planning Commission's recom- mendation. it°:came before the Council last week, and the Council' stated: "you are authorized:to Use and record the easement only when 60 days have elapsed after granting of a building permit to J. P. Moore on the real property upon which the easenent,is given." A deposit of 4100. was made. ty Mr. Moore to more the building, accompanying the, moving, application. Subsequent to. the Council's.action..of last, week, Mr. Moore's application hes bee::: perocessed.and sent a communication through the Manager's office to the Coun.i3 to the effect he wishes to 4/25/61 420 withdraw the stipulation of 60 days; and the co araunicti an ai :so stated in the event the permit is not issued they wish the easement to be voided. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Council, in his opinion, should either approve the moving of the building, and if not, the return of the easement and fee should be made. REPORT FROM THE 2LANiAING Dl i'ART- MENT was read relative to the request of John Moore to move a building from 1737 Orange Avenue to 1626 Orange Avenue. The present location, and proposed location is an R-2, two-family zone. Ordinance No. 962 requires a building site maintain a 50 foot frontage on a dedicated street; the proposed site has a 15 foot frontage on Orange Avenue; however, a request for a zone variance has been recommended for appro- val by the Planning Commission, establishing this land -lock parcel as a permissible building site. The report set forth the requirements of an R-2 Zone. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the permit be issued and accept the easement, and let Hr. Moore go ahead with his business. COUDCILMAN MORGAN asked whether there was a recommendation from the Building Department. 1 tORT FROM TH, BUILDING D iJARTrtu:NT was read, recommending the application to move the building be approved, subject to certain requirements as stated in the report, COUNCIiLAEr AfXi1 , with the approval of Councilman Morgan, amended their motion to includE "subject to the restrictions imposed by the Building Department," Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Horgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. NOTICE PROM ARMY ENGINEERS relative to modification of Harbor lines on the north side of San Diego Bay, was read. CITY MANAGR BIRD recom- mended the notice be received and placed on file and a copy transmittee to the City Engineer's office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the correspondence frog the Army Engineers be approved. C.arried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he received a request from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the clean up drive which they are conducting for th£ Maytime Band Review. Mr. Bird said he would like permission of the Council to make available, with tine proper notification to the public, through the Chamber medium, he mayv use City trucks for this purpose fo. one day. Moved by :Reid, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager be grant' _permission to make available the tase of City trucks for one day. Car- ried,.all the Council present votling aye. BDILTIN FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNI.4 CITIES was read, regarding AB 2045 - ?andatory three week police vaoatftion threatens home rule and general employee morale. The League reco:'amended the cities take action to oppose the bill. Moved by Hol1in,sworth, seconded by Reid, the City 4f 25/61 421 Clerk be authorized to wire all of our legislators ezl,ressi:.g otr opposition. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CCI II ICATION FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ON PROSPECT STREET, between 18th Street and 20th Street, was read, stating they are giving notice of opposition to proposed improvements; the reason is cost is prohibitive. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be documented by the City Clerk and referred to the hearing which is being held on the Engineer's Report on May 2nd so it can be entered as a legal protest to the improvement of the street. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the protest on Prospect Street be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SA.Fi,TY COIMMMITTEE was read, stating the Streets, Highways and Transportation Committee of the National City Chamber of Commerce forwarded a letter dated March 29, 1961, to the Traffic Safety Committee, requesting assistance on traf- fic safety problems due to lack of street lighting on unwidened sec- tions of Highland Avenue between Division and Fourth Streets; and 18th and 30th Streets. At its meeting on March 12, 1961, the Traffic Safety Committee directed a letter be written to the Council, recom- mending necessary action be taken to place the widening of Highland Avenue between 18th and 30th Streets on a top priority basis as it is a main traffic artery; also take whatever steps are necessary to com- plete the improvements of the section between Division and Fourth Streets. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated if the Council would go on record of not cutting off the little "hump" on Highland Avenue she has had the assurance of one of the largest property owners between 4th and Division Streets they would sign the petition for the 1911 Act. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, if the petition can be reac- tivated the petition itself contain a clause stating it will not be lowered. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked the City Manager where these projects are on the priority list. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated 18th Street to 30th Street is 18 on the list of 1911 Acts in the Engineer's office. On the Highland Avenue situation there was participation by the City of National City of City funds, including drainage. If the Council wishes at this time to authorize the Engineering Department to place Highland Avenue, now No, 18, to No. 1 and find out exactly, or within the ten percent limi- tation, what the cost is going to be, and where the money is going to come from. Mr. Bird said he thought it would be a very good thing for the City overall. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, we answer the Traffic Safety Committee's letter stating we are trying to move on 4/25/61 422 Highland Avenue, and also we are trying to do something to bring in the portion between Division and 4th Streets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he is in receipt of a copy of a communication addressed to the County Board of Supervisors from W. T. Bradley, Colon Corps of Engineers, District Engineer, relative to flood control on Sweetwater River. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the original copy be documented and placed on file by the City Clerk, and he will furnish copies to the City Engineer. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the letter from the Corps of Engineers be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Mr. Bird asked for permission to request of the Army Engineers the delineation which they are proposing, so it can be studiei by our City Planner and Engineer; it will tie in with the development of our sixty some acres along the tidelands. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Mannager's recommendation on the right of way for drainage through Sweetwater Valley. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM iLOYD P. HZiDSON, YREbIDENT, NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, was read, calling attention to the litter and disgraceful condition of the shopping area along National Avenue and 8th Street; and requested the City to have their street sweepers sweep Nationa3. Avenue and 8th Street earlier in the morning before cars begin to park along the streets. In order to have the streets clear of cars for sweeping, they suggest signs be posted "no parking" during certain hours so the sweepers can sweep all of the street. The areas they are most concerned are 8th Street from. Roosevelt Avenue to "D" Avenue, and National Avenue from 2nd Street to 13th Street. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in checking with our Street Department he finds the downtown area is swept five times a week, and it is the first on the list which starts at 4:30 a.m. There are two things which happen, and one is the lack of an ordinance which we had previously but was "dropped" when we adopted the new uniform traffic eo de, wherein we could prohibit between the hours as designated, up until 6:00 a.m. the parking of oars just for the purpose of being able to sweep the gutters and the streets. We have a second condition, and Mr. Bird said he has mentioned it to the Civic Association which was then in operation; the National Avenue Merchants Association, they are goring to have to aid in the control, because he personally has seen the merchants between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. sweeping out their stores and sweeping the litter into the gutters. MR. BIRD stated in his opinion there are two things which should be done; one, the sug,Egestion offered by the Chamber of 4/25/61 423 passim an amendment to the traffic ordinance where signs are posted between certain hours there will be "no parking" of cars, and secondly, we strengthen the ordinance or ordinances necessary to prohibit the merchants from shoving their debris into the gutters. Ivioved by Horgan, seconded by Allen, an ordinance be prepared to the effect there will be "no parking" signs posted, the City Manager to recommend the hours and place. CITY hAR GG,R BIRD stated he believed the President of the Chamber of Commerce should be contacted and acquainted with the situa- tion and see if through a cooperative effort the Chamber and the City working together could get the merchants to cooperate; if they would sweep out their stores at night they would not have to sweep them in the morning. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the City Managar be authorized to write a letter to the Chamber of Commerce indicating what action the Council has taken, and also to ask them for cooperation of notifying all merchants litter is not to be swept into the streets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MINUTES OF TIC I"'IEETING OF L. J IL 17th OF THY; PLRK Aim RECREATION ADVI- SORY BOARD were presented. Dawson Smith was appointed Chairman of the Board and Jay Stucliffe was appointed Secretary. The Board recommended they be granted $600. for their budget for the year starting July 1, 1961, and ending June 30, 1962; their 1960-61 budget was 4400. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the request for an increase in the budget be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted and the portion of it in regard to increase in budget be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGbiORTH stated she cannot remem- ber the matter of a gymnasium was ever presented to the City Council. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in Mr. Gautereaux's report which was made up following a series of investigations of the Casa, the Park and Recrea- tion Supt. did make a report, and the report included a gymnasium, it also included traffic signals across National Avenue at 13th or 14th Street; there was never any action oficially taken by the Council. Moved by Allen, this particular report be brought to the attention of the Finance and Budget Committee at the next meeting. :Notion died for lack of a second. COMMUNIC';TION FROM FRANK W. DeVOkE, Governmental Right of Way Negotia- tor, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, was read, thanking the Council for the action taken to table the recent request made by the City of Carlsbad to support Senate Bill No,. 1184, which would have approved action by the State of California to declare their privately owned Ague Hedionda Lagoon "Navigable Waters and Public Way." Moved by 4/25/61 424 Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN A. MARTINOLICH, VIOL PR SIDENT, SIERRA SAND CO., was read, stating they would like to install and operate an asphalt plant within the City of National City, and requested to be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the Harbor Committee, to discuss locating on the tidelands area. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have an oral request relative to the tidelands by the M.I.T. Company, and they are requesting a certain acreage which is to be utilized for building aluminum ships for dredging of Paradise Creek and other activities connected with the Presidential Peace Program. Mr. Bird said he would like a meeting of the Harbor Committee tomorrow, if pos- sible so the two applicants could appear before the Committee to dis- cuss their proposals. The meeting was arranged for 11:00 a.m., April 26th. COMMUNICATION FROM EL2ER HARWELL, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, was read, relative to training of law enforcement officers. It was recommended an Ordinance be adopted in accordance with the request in the letter from Police Chief Cagle to the City Manager dated March 3, 1961. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission be approved, and the Attorney be instructed to comply, also approving the request of the Chief of Police. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, stating attached is Budget Approval for expenditure of State allocated (5/8 cent) funds for the 1961-62 fiscal year. The City does not have authority to pro- ceed with any Day Labor project or contract work included in this approved budget until plans, specifications and cost estimates for eack specific improvement are submitted to this Department. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Budget Approval of the State Division of Highways be received by the City Clerk and given a document number, and a copy of same be submitted to the City Engineer. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the recom- mendation of the Highway Engineer be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ADDRE`.iSLD TO THE CITY MANAGER PROM Tel UNIV1; ITY OF CALIFORNIA was read, stating they are happy to announce Dwight Stogs- dill has successfully completed th.e required courses and has been awarded a Certificate in Real Estate. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended a copy of the communication be received, placed on file in Mr. Stogs- dill's Civil Service jacket, T 7ove•d by Allen, seconded by Reid, the 4/25/61 425 recommendation of the City Manager in regard to tkie oorresi,ondemce concerning Mr. Stogsdill be approved, and a copy placed in his jacket. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COICUNICATION FROM ELZER HARWELL, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, regarding Willie McNeely, was read, stating in accordance with Rules 8.1 and 8.4 of the Civil Service Rules, the Commission grants approval of the transfer and voluntary demotion of Mr. IvtoNeely. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the communication be received and placed on file. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he attended a pilot meeting in the City of Escondido last night for the purpose of discussing, perhaps promulgat- ing, a County wide flood control plan. The attendance at the meeting was 18, and they represented all of the Soil Conservation Districts in San Diego County; the County of San Diego; City of San Diego; and three other cities within the County; plus some of the Water Agencies and Irrigation Districts in the County. The purpose was to conduct studies to get a feeling as to whether or not a County wide flood control body, steeting committee, could be created which might aid the Board of Super visors in their thinking, with the thought of mind that after a year's study we would be able to present to the Board of Supervisors, through their legal division, the necessary required changes which will have to be made in the State law. It seems in the past there has been very few people who have been conscious of flood control in San Diego County as a whole. This body, on a volunteer basis, will continue to meet for further study; it will be supplemented by technicians, by legal advisors, and will continue until they have accomplished the purpose which they have set out to do, and that is to make conscious to the people of San Diego County they do have a very serious flood control problem, and conservation problem. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO CITY CLERK ALSTON FROM ASSE BL3IIOT JACK SCHRADE was read, thanking her for her letter of April 13th and the resolutions; the City's opinions on these bills will be very helpful when they come before us. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there has been received by the City Clerk the annual report to the Governor and Legislature in relation to the Board of Administration of the State Employees' Retirement System, which will be on file in the Clerk's office. COMMUNICATION FROM HOWARD GARDNER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEAGUE OP CALI- FORi:'?IA CITIES, addressed to CITY CLERK ALSTON, was read, thanking her 4/25/61 426 for her letter of April llth commenting upon the bills referred to the League Committee on Elections. AB 755 has been placed on the inactive file in the Assembly. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there has been received by the City Clerk the Annual Financial Report and Report of Operations of the Board of Admin- istration of the California State Employees' Retirement System for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, and will be on file in the City Clerk's office. COMMITICATION FROM ASSEMMLYMAN SHERIDAN N. HEGLAND addressed to the City Clerk, was read, thanking her for her recent letters, and she can count on his support. COMMUNICATION FROM TED F. and LUCILLL M. EVANS was read, stating they wish to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission. The Commission recommended denial of their request for a zone variance which would allow them to construct a two bedroom house on the rear of their prop- erty, Lot ir22, Rancho Hills Unit #2, 1505 Earle Drive, R,±ORT PROM THE rLAJll ING 00I4MISSION was read, relative to application for `Lone Variance No. Z-12 signed by Ted F. and Lucille M. Evans, relative to the propert; located at 1505 Earle Drive. Petitioners are requesting permission to construct a two -bedroom house to the rear of the existing house located within an R-1,Single Family Residence Zone. The subject property con- tains 11,250 square feet of lot area, which under Ordinance No. 750 would have permitted the above request; however, due to the petitioner being absent serving in the Armed Forces he had not been able to take advantage of the previous zoning. Building Department records indicate only one lot of the subdivision has taken advantage of the former zonirk by constructing two houses on a lot with over 10,000 square feet. The Commission recommended the zone variance be denied. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the City Clerk set up a date for a public hearing on the appeal,and it be advertised. Carried, by the following vote to -wit Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. COMMUNICLTION FROM REV. DAVIS, PASTOR, ST. MARY'S CHURCH, was read, requesting a one year extension of the Resolution adopted by the City Council on May 17, 1960, The number of the Resolution is No. 7751 and involved 4one Variance No. Z-1 in regard to church property at 12th Street and "D" Avenue. The reason for this request is the recent recession experienced in the area. It is believed we will be able to start construction in early Spring of next year. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is in regard to a zone variance which was granted and they were given a year to start construction; the buildings were removed 4/25/61 427 from the site at 12th Street and "D" Avenue and they have been working on plans but do not have all of their money; therefore, they are requesting an extension of time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we extend it for one year. Carried, all the Council present voting ay( REPORT PROM THE PLANIING COMMISSION was read, stating a petition was received requesting annexation to National City of property to be known as "Sweetwater Annexation No. 3", a parcel of County area con- taining approximately 8.10 acres, lying West of Sighlandhvenue to "D" Avenue South of the "Sweetwater Annexation No. 2." The Boundary Com- mission approved, as definite and certain, the boundary description subject to minor corrections; said corrections have been completed. The Commission recommended approval of "Sweetwater Annexation No. 3" as per the application. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be approved in regard to "Sweet- water :annexation No. 3". Carried, all the Council present voting aye. .t;;:PORT PROM TEE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating a communication was received from P. Dale Paris advising he has recently moved his residence to an area outside the City limits of National City, and, therefore, submits his resignation as a member of the Planning Com- mission. The Commission recommended the resignation be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and a letter of acceptance with regrets and a job well done be sent to NIr. Paris, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLA%]NER STOOMIAN stated it was her interpretation the action of the Council taken on the John Moore building request was approved; and the easement accepted; therefore, she would request Zone Variance No. 6 on the subject property at 1626 Orange Avenue be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the request of the City Planner Zone Variance No. 6 be referred to the City Attorney for further processing be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he thought it would be in order to officially congratulate our new Mayor on having an unanimous ballot cast in his favor, and hop he has a happy reign. MAYOR HART thanked Councilman Allen. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:41 p.m. A44- MAY E, CITY 017 NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: 0 64, CITY CLERK /47 /1"qtAtz-' g. 4/25/61