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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 05-03 CC MIN419 National City, California, May 3, 1960 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 o'clock p.m. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, StoekmAn, The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Fulzs. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 1960, be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7731 was read, ordering the sum of $135.50 be trans- ferred from the Trust & Agency Fund to the General Fund, which repre- sents sums of money deposited with the City upon receipt of plans and specifications for items of public work being advertised for bid by the City, and the said sums have been forfeited. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7732 was read, accepting a Covenant Running With Land from J. H. Stafford, and Covenant Running With Land from Dean and Nadine Turner. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7733 was read, ordering payment stopped on certain war- rants which have become lost or destroyed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7734 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Severino and Magdolena LaRoya, Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7735 was read, ordering the transfer of $400.00 from the Trust and Agency Fund to the General Fund on account of the col- lection of housemoving fees received by the City af National City from persons whose names and the amount deposited by each is set forth in the Resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO., an ordinance amending Civil Service Ordinance, was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the ordinance be adopted by title only, and further reading of the Ordinance be waived. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Reid. Nays: Morgan, Hollingsworth. 5-3-60 420 ORDINANCE NO. 972, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 712 IN THE MATTER OF ADDING CERTAIN PERSONNEL TO THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM," was read in full. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she has been very much opposed to this Ordinance, and there will be coming before the Council in the next few weeks the disposing of Olivewood Housing, and this Ordinance will include the employees in the Housing, being under Civil Service, and she thought the Council was buying a law suit in the future. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Allen, Hart, Reid. Nays: Morgan, Hollingsworth. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Civil Service Commission be instructed to get recommendations of ratings from the heads of depart- ments and their recommendation as to what would constitute qualifica- tions fox their jobs in every department. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Reid. Nays: Morgan, Hollingsworth. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the proposal to have a trampoline regulation ordinance in National City it is his recommenda- tion the Clerk secure for each member of the City Council a copy of Ordinance No. 8277 of the Ordinances of the City of San Diego vh ieh was referred to when this matter originally came before the Council, so the Council members will understand what has been proposed, and this matter be set on the agenda two weeks from today for disoussion and the opportunity for a hearing that has been promised to those who have appeared with reference to the proposed trampoline ordinance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved; that we obtain the trampoline ordinance from the City of San Diego and the matter laid over for two weeks in order to have an opportunity to study the ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported State Compensation Insurance Fund has issued a certificate that Ets-Hokin & Galvan have a valid Workmen's Compensa- tion Insurance Policy; and Industrial Indemnity Company has issued a certificate of insurance that K. E. C. Company has a Workmen's Com- pensation Policy, also property damage liability policy and the limits of there policies comply with the requirements of the specifications with National City; and recommended these certificates be filed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the certificates with the various insurance companies, as recommended by the City Attorney be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in Application No. 41724 before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, which is the Applica.. tion of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for a certifioate of 5-3-60 421 public convenience and necessity to install a gas transmission pipe line from Rainbow to San Diego, the Public Utilities Commission has made its order the certificate be granted to the San Diego Gas & Elec- tric Company, and the company shall file a detailed statement of the capital costs of this gas transmission facility within one year follow- ing the date of completion. This settles the matter of the applieaticr on the hearing which was held in San Diego several weeks ago. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the matter at the last meet- ing regarding the application of Foster and Kleiser to change its sigr off the Montgomery Freeway, the file has been reviewed by him and it seems very clear the very thing which Foster and Kleiser proposes to do is prohibited by Ordinance No. 842; therefore this matter should Lc returned to the Manning Commission in accordance with the action of the Council with that information, for recommendation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to the Foster and Kleiser request to the City Council be returned to the City Planning Commission with the information the City Attorney has recommended. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought perhaps it might be a good idea, even though it is being referred back to the Planning Commission, to amend our ordinance. What Foster and Kleiser is pro- posing to do is good and it is an industry and provides a great deal of public service as well as advertising; and would like it to be con- sidered when the klanning Commission meets; whether they would recom- mend a proposal to amend the ordinance. COUNCILMAN ALLEN said he appreciated the Mayor's thinking on this matter, and he would go fur- ther before changing our ordinance and request we check ordinances in other cities in regards to like installations. COUNCILMAN JLLEN, with the approval of Councilman Reid, amended their motion by adding that we consider not only our ordinance, but other cities ordinances and find out if at the time our ordinance was passed it was due to the fact of the beautification of State Highways, Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he attended the meeting of the City Attorneys conducted by the League of California Cities in Monterey. It was a very excellent session and it took up many problems we have been con- fronted with in the past and are being confronted with at the present time, and for the first time the City Attorneys put on the agenda the matter of participation in the proceedings which arc being conducted by the Public Utilities Commission. The new Chief Counsel for the Public Utilities Commission was at the meeting and his presence enabled some of the City Attorneys to have a better idea of what might be accom- plished in this field; as the word does get around throughout the State 5-3-60 422 it is now possible to do some of the things that we heretofore had pretty much given up on and the cities and consumers can expect to get more favorable treatment, such as we recently received by the decision in proceeding No. 6148 regarding accelerated depreciation. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he would like to ask the City Manager if be would, at the next meeting, Dome up with an explanation so the public would be cognizant of it; the reason for purchasing all the motorcy- cles from one firm in the city, namely Floyd Emde. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH reported Sweetwater students have brought more honors to National City this past week end; they went up to Santa Bar bara and won many more honors. The Library Board is going to have a reception for these students, May llth at 2:30 p.m. in the Library Con- ference Room and Mayor Hollingsworth extended invitations to all mem- bers of the Council, the City Manager and other administrative offic- ials to attend the reception. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF 10151-STREET FROM ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO COOLIDGE AVENUE was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests, and no one was present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Allen,, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney continue with whatever procedure is necessary in order to see the assessment on loth Street is carried out. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 30,693.35 Traffic Safety Fund 2,169.36 Park Fund 663.26 Harbor Fund 13.79 Gas Tax Fund 4.39 Drainage Fund 37,104.22 Park Construction Fund 1,831.73 Payroll Fund 47,896.77 TOTAL $120,376.87 Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7736 was read, authorizing the payment of $120.05 to National Lumber Company for building material for Fire Alarm System Headquarters, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has a number of Deeds for street purposes, slope easements, and Covenants Running With The Land for action, as 5-3-60 423 follows: Deed for portion of street at 20th and La Siesta; Deed from Joseph and Josephine Arena; one from William A. & Dorothy M. Ros enbalm. Covenant Running With The Land signed by Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbalm; Deed from Joseph M. Alotta, Jr., and Covenant Running With Land from Joseph M. Alotta, Jr.; Covenant Running With Land from E. H. and Helen Baxter. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended these documents be accepted and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary resolution of acceptance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alen, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger be approved, that the documents be accepted and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. tto,;PORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE relative to rabies control program, was read, stating a County -wide program for the control of rabies has been undertaken by the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association., The date of Friday, May 20, 1960 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. has been set by the Association. A similar clinic will be conducted on the same date and time in Bonita, Imperial Beach and Chula Vista. The San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association will furnish all vac- cine and materials necessary for the vaccinations. Each dog owner will be charged $1.50 per dog. Dr. Hugh Rockwell will provide his services free of charge for all National City residents on the above mentioned date. It is requested the City of National City provide a place in- doors for the night of the clinic; also a table for the dog while be- ing vaccinated, a table for two clerks to mAke out vaccination certi- ficates. It is requested this program be given immediate attention. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this proposal is different than the one pre- viously mentioned. Mr. Bird asked if the Council thought it would be possible to hold this clinic at the City garage, in the open, using the facilities adjacent to the building. We will have to supply at least one clerk; the Poundmaster will be there for the collection of license fees on all unlicensed dogs which are in the area at the time. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be allowed to go ahead with this procedure so he can make arrangements to use the City garage, and obtain the necessary tables, and also a clerk. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD read the report of the Finance Committee's meeting of May 2nd, which included a number of items and r ecommendations of the Committee. The last item on the report stated Chairman Hollings- worth presented communications from the City Manager and City Attorney of San Diego regarding the new airport location. City Manager Bird stated he thought the Council had taken action some time past endors- ing the Brown Field location and he was instructed to investigate and 5-3-60 424 see what action had been taken and present a report at the Council meeting of May 3rd. It was the recommendation of the Committee the City Manager be instructed to set up a meeting with the City Manager of San Diego, two of our Council members and himself to attend. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had available those reports requested by the Finance Committee, and suggested the Mayor read the letter addressed to her from the City ilanager of San Diego. COEMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BEAN, City of San Diego, was read, stating there has been proposed to the City of San Diego a general plan for ility in South San Diego Bay; this plan has received attention through talks given by Col. Frank Seifert, the City Council to make a study of this situation. an airport fac- considerable who has requested The City Council referred this request to the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Harbor Commission for comment at a, meeting held in Mr. Bean's office April 20th. It was brought out the plans very obviously affected the Bay in an area controlled by National City and Chula Vista, and there- fore the City of San Diego would be proceeding improperly if any attempts were made to study it without conferring with these two cities. They would be very glad to confer with representatives of the City of National City on this matter if they so desire. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated it was the recommendation of the Finance Commit- tee that two people besides the City Manager go to this meeting, and Mayor Hollingsworth appointed Councilman Morgan, of the Harbor Com- mittee, to attend and she will also attend, along with City Manager Bird. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he would like to have the findings they requested of the City Manager in regards to the records of this City Council prior to this date on the same subject be read. CITY MANAGER BIRD read excerpts from the minutes of February 5, 1957; February 19, 1957; and April 2, 1957. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we reaf- firm this Council's stand and back Mayor Dail and send a letter to him and the San Diego City Council to that effect. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated this meeting is more or less to explore whether or not Col. Seifert's plan should have a feasibility report; whether National City and Chula Vista will go in with San Diego to pay for a feasibility report, or whether we will not participate at all; and whether San Diego is going to have to go ahead with a feasibility report or not; and she thought Mr. Allen's motion, while it is a good one, is a little out of order at this time as we should wait until after we have had the meeting. VICE MAYOR HART stated he is against spending any money on a feasibility report. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen. Nays: Kart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be instructed to set up a meeting with the City Manager of San Diego, two of our Council 5-3-60 425 members and himself to attend such meeting and report back to the Council, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Allen. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, stating Chairman Hollings- worth stated she had gone through the questionnaires returned by the architects and selected approximately eight to be interviewed for the purpose of refurbishing the Community Bldg. and preparing the plans for the E1 Toyon Park Community Bldg. It was the recommendation of the Committee the City Manager be authorized to send letters to the selected eight architects setting up an Interview with them. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Finance Commit- tee be approved that the City Manager contact these architects and bring a recommendation back to the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN I.LLEN questioned whether or not it would not be advisable to have the same group of architects do some- thing about the building for the pistol range. It seems the plans for that building have been lost. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, relative to the Casa de Salud, stating Councilman Hart had been down and looked at the build- ing and stated it needs some improvements. City Manager Bird ques- tioned whether it was advisable to spend approximately S9,000.00 to repair the Casa or to spend S20,000.00 to S25,000.00 to build a new facility possibly on the City owned lot at 22nd and Wilson Ave.; and the Committee decided to instruct Mr. Gautereaux to study this pro- posal. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated this was brought up over a year ago, and Mr. Gautereaux and Mr. Bird were to give the Counoil a report in regards to building a new building on the same location he just men- tioned, aid asked that a time limit be put on the report from Mr. Gautereaux and Mr. Bird, perhaps within the next thirty days and see what they have in mind and then get something done. Moved by Morgan, seoonded by Hart, we accept the recommendation of the Finance Com- mittee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated because of the statement just made he wished to make a statement in behalf of himself and Mr. Gautereaux in relation to the Casa matter. We had these reports but we were instructed by Council to ascertain the necessity for the continuation of the Casa and it necessitated a considerable lengthy report with the combination of the Health Dept. and all of the users and a complete run-down of the activities of the Recreation Dept. in that particular area, to establish the necessity of such a program. That report was filed with the City Council, and 5-3-60 426 each member given an individual copy of it approximately two weeks ago. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the request of the Rich- field Oil Corporation requesting the opportunity to lease or buy a portion of City owned property at the Northeast corner of 24th Street and National Avenue, was presented. The Committee moved to go along with the City Manager's recommendation, and that recommendation was that plans be drawn up as this involves a matter of high level policy, it in turn involves the question of partial disposition of the Hous- ing. It becomes very complicated because of the fact of the applica- tion of Richfield Oil Corporation for a one small parcel of the area. Mr. Bird stated a week ago in the disposal of the Housing it was requested those agencies, primarily Planning, Engineering and Direc- tor of Housing, aympile a plan showing the utilities, the proposed streets, if any, and the general layout of the property remaining after the Housing is removed. The Finance Committee called in the City Planner yesterday, and she assured them her plans which were started possibly seven or eight months ago would be complete far study within twenty to thirty days, and on that basis we were to notify Richfield Oil Corp. that we would hold their request until further plans have been completed for the entire area. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Hart, we approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF HEARING OFFICERS, James A. Bird, City Manager, and Wayne P. Lill, City Engineer, relative to the hearing on Engineer's Report for the Improvement of 28th Street and "B" Avenue, was read. Six verbal and written protests were received at the hearing. The protests were from persons having an interest in less than 34% of the total area and less than 49% of the total frontage of the property proposed to be assessed, not including City property. The total protest is less than a majority protest of private owners, by a small margin. It appears the City would be justified in continuing with the project and the final determination be dependent upon the results of the hear- ing a7i the Resolution of Intention. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to!.continue with the 1911 Act on 28th Street, as recommended by the City Engineer and City Manager, as Hearing Officers. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE Was read, reeommendir4 the City Mana- ger go ahead with the following improvements: 1. Curbs on 24th and 28th Streets West of Quay Avenue. 2. Sewer West on 24th and 28th Streets to the waterfront. 3. Water lines West on 24th and 28th 5-3-60 427 Street to the waterfront. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, this portion of the Harbor Committee meeting be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE recommended the City Manager set up a conference with interested parties regarding a pier; conference to be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 1960, if same can be arranged. It was also recommended the Parker Truck Company be informed by letter that land should be available in 90 to 120 days and their application will be considered at that time. Moved by Allen seconded by Hart, the second two items, as recommended by the Harbor Committee; the matter of Parker Truck Company and authorizing the City Manager to get together with interested parties regarding a pier be approved. Carried, .11 the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE was read, stating the Committee rec- ommended the matter of John Hancock Company for a change of name on the lease to John Hancock Investment Company should wait for a report by the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney check into the John Hancock lease and the changing of the name and make a report back to the Council, as recommended by the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE recommending the lease transfer from National Plating Company of Texas to E-Z Set Window Company be allowed when approved by the City Attorney, was read. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hart, the City Attorney be instructed to check the legality and if it is legal to transfer this lease from National Plating Com- pany of Texas to E-Z Set Window Company, and report same to the Coun- cil. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE stated the matter of charging for paper work involved in lease transfers and changes was discussed. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of the proposed agreement from the Division of Highways for the expenditure of gasoline tax funds for the coming fiscal year 1960-61, and recommended he be authorized to sign this agreement. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager that he be allowed to sign the agreement in order to get the contracts from the Division of Highways to get this freeway underway be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7737 was read, authorizing the following transfers be made: From the Harbor Fund to the General Fund, $85.87; from the Park Construction Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, $6,758.90; from the Special Street Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, $5,126,50. Moved 5-3-60 428 by Hart, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. & MRS. L. A. FREYMAN, 232 E. 9th Street, and MR. & MRS. 0. J. LEWIS, 228 E. 9th Street, was read, requesting the three trees between the curb and sidewalk at the above addresses be removed. It was the recommendation of the City Manager this request be referred to the City Forester and to the Poundmaster. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he has been requested to inform the City Manager and City Forester that on the West side of McKinley Avenue just North of the old bank building there is a big palm tree the City may have if they will go and get it. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF EL CENTRO was read, regarding their Reso- lution No. 60-18, a copy of which was attached. The resolution requests the producers, distributors and exhibitors of motion pictures in the area to cease the presentation of films to the public which are salacious in nature or which portray themes involving narootics addic- tion, etc. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF HEARING OFFICERS, James A. Bird, City Manager, and Wayne P. Lill, City Engineer, relative to the hearing on Engineer's Report fear the Improvement of Hoover Avenue from 13th Street to 18th Street, was read. It was recommenced the project proceed. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary procedures to proceed with the 1911 Improvement Act. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read relative to application for excavation permit from South Bay Plaza for property located between "L" Avenue and Palm Avenue, North and South of Plaza Blvd. The appli- cation was recommended for approval subject to certain conditions as outlined in the report. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated if someone contacted Mr. Jack Morgan, who operates the candy store in the South Bay Plaza they might be able to get the 30 foot dedication for 14th Street, from "M" to "N". CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Mr. Morgan's realtor who is about to purchase the property from Mr. Morgan was in his office this morn- ing inquiring whether or not the City would be interested in that deed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the application of South Bay Plaza, be approved subject to the recommendations of the Engineer and Plan- ning Departments. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 5-3-60 429 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have an applioation from Freeland and Bird,. Architects, on behalf of Hobart Construction Company. It is for the St. Charles Shopping Center and is an application for an over -width driveway. Mr. Bird stated it is quite complicated and recommended it be referred back to Engineering for further information, and that it also be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee because of proposed truck parking area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommenda- tion of the City Manager in regards to the matter of the over -width driveway be referred back to the Engineering Department and Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a report from the Chief of Police in relation to signs which were in violation, and which were called to his attention; encroachment signs on parkways and sidewalk areas on 22nd Street by La Dauphine Motors, and the sign vh ich was on Cleve3a nd Avenue which was built on the sidewalk; they have been removed. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he assumed all the Council members received an invitation from the Metropolitan Water District in regard to a dedi- cation for May llth at the West Portal of the San Jacinto connection. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she received an invitation but she declined. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the National Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference will be held in St. kaul on May 16th to ZOth and requested authorization to attend, if the Council so desired. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the City Clerk be granted authorization to attend this conference, May 16th to 20th. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING GIUTEREAUX presented each Council member a copy of the financial report for the month of March. Moved by Allen, that the Housing Director ascertain, and report to the Council, how many of the 255 civilians living in the Housing Project are working in aircraft or like industry, COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated since the plan he suggested for disposing of the Housing was wrong why some of the other members do not come up with an idea so he can work on theirs. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated that has already been set in motion; this was set up by the recommendation of the Finance Committee and we will make no move until Mrs. Stockman's plan is presented. Motion died for lack of a second. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated at the last Council meeting there was an appeal presented from Mrs. Ken Knight, of 541 "V" Avenue on the denial of waiver of installation of curbs and sidewalks by the Planning Com- mission at their regular meeting of April llth, and this was laid over so each Council member could go out and look at the property and also 5-3-a0 430 for a report from the Engineer. COUNCILMAN REID stated he looked at the property and it is his thinking Mrs. Ken Knight has a legal request and he did not think she should have to put in the sidewalks and curbs in front of her property. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like to see this matter referred back to the Planning Commission because he did not believe they understood the situation when they made their reconm►endation, and have the Planners look this over again; perhaps they looked at it before the dirt was removed. Moved by Morgan, see- onded by Allen, this be referred back to the Planning Commission. COUNCILMAN ALIEN stated he was afraid if we did grant a variance on "V" Avenue we will sooner or later be in the same position as we are in regards to Orange Avenue; we have passed an ordinance and if we are not going to abide by it we should not have adopted. it. Ordinance No. 962.was passed with the specific idea to do away with variances and very minor sone changes. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she did not believe anyone on the Planning Commission or on the Council wants to violate any ordinance, but we do have hardship cases and that is Why we have planning and zone variances; and it is a hardship of land, not of people. We do have to consider that sometimes these requirements constitute a dangerous place. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH said she would appreciate it if Mrs. Stock- man would relay the thinking of the Council in this respect. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked Mrs. Ken Knight if she wished to bring the appeal up today or wait until after the Planning Commission has reviewed the situation. MARSHALL C. VAN PELT, 2336 E. 13 th Street, was present, and stated he went out to check this situation at 2110 Orange Avenue, but he believes that is a fully dedicated street. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, relative to Zone Vari- ance No. Z,-1, signed by St. Mary's Church, Father J. Malohy O'Sullivan, Pastor, or purchaser; Tom and Maria Carneglia, Tony and Josephine Tarantino, David E. and Bernice Goodner, Buck L. and Florence E. Moody, property owners, for the Northeast corner of 12th Street and "D" Ave- nue. Petitioners are requesting permission to build a church and rec- tory in a 0-3-C, General Commercial Zone. The location of the church and rectory directly across the street from the school and home will centrally locate all of the St. Mary's Catholic Church facilities and will provide for a much better community development and eliminate considerab� a traffic hazards. The Commission recommended the granting of Zone Variance No. I-1 for St. Mary's Church as follows: 1. Permis- sion to construct and maintain a church and rectory on the described property. 2. Said church to be allowed to maintain a zero setback on "D" Avenue and 12th Street in accordance with the commercial zoning 5-3-60 431 requirements. 3. A period of one year be granted to file final plans and commence construction of the buildings. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the City attorney for preparation of the resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she was very sorry to hear that Monsignor O'Sullivan is leaving National City. MONSIGNOR O'SULLIVAN stated he wished to thank the Council for granting them the zone variance, that he believed the building which they propose to build 1411 be a great addition to the City; he has lived in National City for 14 years and has a great affection for the City and its people. RESOLUTION NO. 7738 was read, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Tenth Street from Roosevelt Avenue to Coolidge Avenue)." Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:30 p.m. 4n MAYOR, C TY OF NtTIOL ATTEST: Ct`2Y CLERK 'i, Ci,L`SiORNIA