HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 09-04 CC MINNational City, California, September 4, 1956
Regular meeting of
Hodge at 1:30 P.M.
Hart, Heck, Hodge.
the City Council was called to order by Mayor
o'clock. Council members present: Fessman,
Council members absent: Hollingsworth.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Alston, Bird, Lill, Wagner,
Gautereaux, Holgate, Curran.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag,
following be invocation by Rev. George Thompson.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 28, 1956, be apoorved. Carried, all the Council
present voting a ye.
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present,
RESOLUTION NO. 6726 was read, accepting the bid of Southern Equip-
ment and Supply Company dated August 27, 1956 to supply one Model
OR 125 Ingersoll-Rand rotary gyro-flo cpmpressor for the sum of :3,:.20
$3,620.00, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hai, that the Resolution
be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6727 was
Montgomery Freeway, said
as that ce rta in public
in Block 212 of National
that the Resolution be a
voting a ye.
read, vacating a portion of an alley off
portion being more particularly described
alley which adjoins Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6
City. Move d by Heck, seconded by Hart,
dopted. Carried, all the Council present
RESOLUTION NO. 6728 was read, 9AcRESOLUTION;CF ,THEfCITY coupCLtfOF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6724 CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
AND REQUESTING THAT THE SAME BE CONSOLITATED WITH THE GENERAL
ELECTION BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1956". Moved by Heck, seconded
by Fessmari, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6729 was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BO.=RD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF
SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1956". Moved by Fessman,
seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried
all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6730 was read, authorizing the transfer of $6,000.0e
from General Fund Unappropriated Reserve to Account $502, Elections.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be
adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting a ye.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN REPORTED THAT IN March we had the first rea L-
ing of a proposed sales tax ordinance which was based on the fact
that the County would possibly adopt the uniform sales tax prior
to April 1st, but they did not do so; however since the last meet-
ing we have been advised that the County has now passe6 a sales
tax ordinance which means that unless steps are taken by the City
Council to adopt a uniform plan and contract with the State the
citize ns of National City will be penalized of one percent tax.
Accordingly, the ordinance, which has had its first reading, if it Ls t
is the desire of the Council should either be re -read with the new
applicable dates or should be amended so that the now applicable
dates are inserted in lieu of the April operative da te. COUNCIL.
MANn HECK asked if this is going to be an a reduction of personnel
in the City Treasurer's office if we do not collect the sales tax.
CITY TREASURER HOL,ATE stated it would relieve some of the work.,
but will not mean a reduction in personnel.
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ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IMPOSING A CITY SALFS AND USE TAX, PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE BY
THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF ALL FUNCTIONS INCIDENT TO THE
ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION AND COLLECTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX
HEREBY IMPOSED, SUSPENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 726 AND
826 DURING SUCH TIME AS THIS ORDINANCE IS OPERATIVE, AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF", was presented for the first read-
ing.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that on August 30th he was served by the
United States Marshall with a summons and a copy of a complaint
in the Thibodo case. So that the a ppeara nce will be clear, in
order to protect the interests of the City, it is requested that
a motion be made authorizing and directing him to make whatever
appearance and take whatever action in the Federal Court appears
to be in the best interest of National City by way of defending
the City's interest against this suit brought by the Federal
Government. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City
Attorneytsrecommendation be allowed, Carried, all the Council
present voting aye,
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that he was invited by the San Diego County
Water Authority to what turned out to be a long extended discussion
during which Mr. Jennings the General Counsel for that agency pre-
sented in detail the drafts presently being considered for intro-
duction at the next session of the Legislature and ultimately being
presented to the people upon the ballot by way of a Constitutional
amendment. There are different approaches to the problem, Ole
problem being how plans can proceed for bringing the Feather River
water to Southern California in view of the present provision known
as the County Origin Act, which protects the counties vh ere this
water originates so they have certain rights in the water that
cannot be taken away, At the °resent time there are two state wide
committees working on plans and they have quite different philosoph4
ies involved as to the way the matter should be handled, whether
all wate r should be in a pool for the benefit of all citizens of
the State and that pool shall be subject to certain rules and
regulations and administrative control, or whether certain agencies
have certain vested rights in the wa ter and that cannot be taken
away, nobody else can get any other rights untilthe rigbs are
satisfied. It is a highly involved technical problem and additional
meetings are planned, so as revised drafts are available, they may
be studied. Several drafts have already been abandoned and the
question is just where the best interest of those agencies of the
San Diego County Water Authority lie. If anything further developes
along this line the City Attorney will report. COUNCILWOMAN
HOLLINGSWORTH asked if this is only a means of setting up a form
of organization, and if anything has been mentioned about financing.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated if is not even necessarily the means of cr n'
organization because preliminary to trying to determine how to
proceed is some resolving of the problems as to the basic California
water law, and until some of those legal points can be cleared, the
entire Feather River project simply cannot go ahead other than
perhaps by way of engineering plans. The intent, at least on one
proposal is that if the action be submitted to the people bd way
of constitutional amendment can be agreed upon at the same time,
the Legislature can pass certain amendments to the water code
establishing the agencies to which Mrs, Hollingsworth refers, but
it will not be until the next session of the Legislature that it is
anticipated any funds could be appropriated by the Legislature to
go forward with the work.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the California Western States Life
Insurance Company has issued a new group policy to replace the
policies originally dated October 1, 1950; this policy is to become
effective September 1, 1956, being Grsup Policy Nod, 640330, It
appears to be in legal form and it is recommended that it be approved
ed and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the
Attorneyts recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council
present vetting aye.
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BILLS PRESENTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund $10,576.67
Traffic Safety Fund 1,336.:2
Park Fund 171.34
Payroll Fund 32,930178
Total $45,015.01
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be approv-
ed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None,
DECISION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION regarding application of
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway construct and operate a
track across 24th Street and decision approving the application
of the San Diego Transit Pystem to operate buses not to exceed
40 feet in length and 102 inches in width; were presented. CITY
CLERK ALSTON recommended that they be referred to the City
Attorney. Move d by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the
recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present
voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she mailed notices on the 1911
Act Improvement on 18th Street from Palm to Rachael and some of
the cards have already been. returned, which shows that the .people
are really interested in the work.
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL regarding 1911 Act Improvement -"I"
Avenue, was read, Of the 14 cards returned, 3 were from property
owners requesting a hearing be heide and according to our records
these persons own 12.06 percent of the frontage of the proposed
project, Moved by Heck,, seconded by Fessman, that the 1911 project
and the necessary resolutions be continued for "I" Avenue. Carried
all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding 1911 Act
Improvement on Hoover Avenue, Of the 26 cards returned, 8 were
f.om property owners requesting a hearing, and according to our
recorde these persons own 14.90% percent of the frontage of the
proposeU. project. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the
1911 At on Hoover Avenue and the necessary resolutions be
continuec;. Carr'edr all the Council present voting aye.
CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that Hazard Contracting Company has
completed 16t.h Street from National to "L'' Avenue; Tidelands
Avenue improvement is still being held up Ly the gravel strike.
The improvements on the Susan Manor Subdivision have been completed
and will be approved by the City Engineer as soon as the final
inspection is made.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read regarding City Limit
signs as requested by Chamber of Commerce. The Finance Committee
recommends for the Council's approval that City Limit signs be
installed at the following locations: National. Avenue at 3cith;
Main at Division; Forty-third Street; 16th and Allegheny; 30th
and Highland; 18th and Potomac; Euclid Avenue; Eighth Street.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to
have sa me installed and the cost of $725.00 be charged to
Account #506--B10. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that
the Finance Committee's report and authorization for the signs be
approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes,: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None,
CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he received a request from the
Metropolitan Water District asking permission to place in the
lobby of the City Hall an exhibit, and he advised them to bring in
the exhibit, and if possible we would give them space in the lobby.
Councilman Fessman suggested the Library.
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COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was read stating that
in making arrangements for gas and electric meters to be installed
at the W„ 29th Street School they find that the same condition
exists as it did in reference to the water meter. ermission was
granted the School District to use the water from the City's main
and permission to use said water was based on certain conditions
which they feel are fair and agree to abide by them, They would
like to use gas and electricity under the same conidtions. CITY
MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Housing Director as
to the availability of services with a reporta t the next meeting,
and in the meantime would like authorization based on the findings
from the Housing Division, so'that we w.i,l` not hold up the school
in getting into operation by September 11`,h, Moved by Heck,
seconded by Fessman, that the City Managee's recommendation be
allowed, and authorization be granted to the Hce ing Director and
the City Manager. Carried, all the Ccenell present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read regarding the
employment of temporary per aonnel cier':to At. a special meeting of
the Civil Service Commission on August 3 _': :.he following motion
was passed and adopted: "That Mrs. Wit:a Bakee be employed as
Personnel Clerk on a temporary appointmene .s.uL eci. to a pproval
of the City Council". Action in this matter of supplying a clerk
for the Civil Service Board is imperative beaause of Police,
Pound master and Maintenance Man examinations which are scheduled,
CITY MANAGER BIRD etated he wa : authorized to supply a Personnel
Clerk and to supply one or, our present existing staff, but such
a ;::ort notice v.:uid be impossible. RESIGNATION OF LOIS LARAMORE
a;, Senior Book �eep:ing Machine Operator effects e September 30, 1956,
war, read. She also requested her 15 working day vacation pay Which
i' have been earned an of that date. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated
we do not have enol+gh clerks to go arcung, and on that basis
the CT. ri . Fez trice Corms.^sicn has asked for the temporary appointment
of A:'.7 Wi l.na Faker. %yat. ' th .;; matter can be resolved. Moved Pg
seconded by Eartr the. Wine Baker be hired on a
e cl basis only at the rate she was recei.'f.i_:g when she was
seeeetaey to The City ..tanager, Carried, l;y the following vote
toevr`` Ave:e Feserna; , Hart, Het:. Ho'_?. rg3i,'" i..ti•, Hodge Nays:
Neee i:':+ied .7y Heck;-,ec..c dad Le Hat) that the £ esirnation of
L _: -..crz re accepted with rege E`,s, Careied, all the Council
p: e: env voting aye
CITY '.:;,r-NA E?. �i :=;_. s .ate,:. that he ,.,rot a 'e t er to Mr. Beihofer
stating °:.i'_at, t'-,e "�'.i:'.,�..5. ^".eet_"t .' of uele_... 23t.h the matter of "J"
Avenue wrs an'' ti;e ;tt .': ; e;I ed the ordinance closing
and va e, ine eel en of PJ Al:enus, ThIs a: :ion will be carried
thrG'i!y'.'. ,.C� ...:� com'ello7o t'^p"i ',;0':'•.'^ presentation of Q2eG` as
reques:ec C 'g lai.. ',, ..'- will le ".evesav that the Geed be signed
by both Me, and Mrs. Beihofery said reed 'u?i}:l not be accepted by
the Cty until the .: o inc peoceedir_gs become effective, Mr. Bird
states: he has the deed which has been nota i zed and which should be
incorporated in the a;•'t ion of the City Attorney in the reviving of
the Closing proceedings. This matter was before the Planning
Com:nissi n a long tia ag•oo Moved by hack, s'econ,4ed by }iar t
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to4ethee with ::1e a^-cOmi.:ddry Cs4'=.:1 be ? ci rrE'd L
ire City Attorney. Carried, all the Coancil present vott.rtg aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the matter of Euclid Avenue
which was referred to him to meet the parties involved, the meeting
was held July 23rd with representatives of the Engineering Depart-
ment, representatives of Shell Oil, the owner of the property and.
himself were present and were in accord. This matter was before
the Planning Commission and their motion was in favor of the
widening or the acquisition of land on Euclid Avenue if same would',
be obtained, and a compromise was made, and Mr. Bird said he now
has the deed signed by Gilbert E. Fritz for said property, and
would recommend It be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the resolution to accept said deed. Moved by Hollingsworth,
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seconded by Heck, that the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE regarding the application of
National Lumber Company for lease of a portion of tidelands was
read. The committee recommends the Councilrs favorable action
for the leasing of a portion of the tidelands known as Parcel
14.B with modifications, said lease to be a standard lease to carry
not more than two renewable options, and that the lessee will
pay one-half of the cost of installation of railroad spur if,
and when same is installed, and the City Attorney be authorized to
prepare the amended legal description. Moved by Hollingsworth,
seconded by Heck, that the Finance Committee's recommendation be
approved by the Council. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN asked if it Is
compulsory on this tentative lessee to build a railroad spur, or
if he never does will that affect the plans for the other half of
the cost if somebody moves in on the adjoining property. CITY
MANAGER BIRD said the lease will be so drawn that it will be
compulsory for the railroad spur to be installed, and it will be so
installed that the lease affecting said same parcel of ground will
in turn return to the City atalease of a future date to the adjoin,
ing parcel, the other one-half of the spur. Carried, by the hollow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
N ays: None.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the comm-
unication from Scrap Disposal, Inc., 823 W 17th Street, requesting
the closing of l5th and 16th Streets between Cleveland and
Harrison Avenues, the East one-half of Harrison Avenue Between
14th and 17th Streets and any unclosed alleys in Blocks 271, 272
and 2?3 in order that they may more advantageously utilize the
property to construct warehousing and storage facilities along
the Cleveland Avenue side of the property. Protests were received
from the California Water and Telephone Company. T
advised he has no objections to the proposed cl°hinge proviceane`"r a ten foot wide sewer easement is retained by the City, no build-
ings are constructed on sewer easements and the sewer easements are
kept clear of stock piles and other items at all times. It was
the feeling of the Commission that it would be unwise to close
these streets in view of the future development of the industrial
area, even if they are retained only for ingress and egress to
box cars and nothing else. Also in view of the City Engineer's
report requesting a sewer easement to remain open and unhampered
at all times they felt that the owners of the property would not
gain as much as they had hoped and would still have a cut up
piece of property. It was the recommendation of the Commission to
deny the closing of these streets as presented to the Planning
Commission. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
was read, opposing the request of Scrap Disposal, Inc., for the
closing of 15th and 16th Streets between Cleveland and Harrison
Avenue and ii- rr:soa .•Als.nu.: Between 14th and 17th Streets, East
half and unclosed alleys in Blocks 271, 272, and 273. Upon
successful negotiation for these easements the San Diago Gas and
Electric Company will promptly notify the Council. COUNCILWOMAN
HOLLINGSWORTH stated that sometime ago members of the Planning
Commission took a tour in that areas and at that time it was
considered that all the blocks there are too small for most
industrial areas, and it was setup at that time for future planning
that something should be done about making those blacks larger and
closing perhaps every other street, and questioned if it should not
be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study.
COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated perhaps it would be better to authorize
the City Manager to arrange a meeting with the owners of Scrap
Disposal and the utilities involved to see if they cannot iron out
their differences, and possible the owners of the Scrap Disposal
would be willing to pay something to move some of the utilities,
and they might be able to make some sort of an arrangement by which
the streets could be closed to the satisfaction of everyone concern-
ed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded -by Fessman, that the City
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Manager arrange a conference with various people involved and see
if satisfactory negotiations could be made, and if so, that it be
referred back to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommending the acceptance of
the grant deed received from Robert E. and Dawn E. McConkey relat-
ive to the west half of "Q" Avenue north of Division Street, was
read. The easterly portion of "Q" Avenue in this location was
improved as part of the Ricardo Terrace Subdivision. There are
no existing street improvements on the proposed dedication. The
Planning Commission also recommended full street improvements.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be sustained and the deed be accepted, and
the necessary resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding communication
from the Jacobson Neon Electrical Advertising Company requesting
permission to install one double face identification roof sign in
excess of sixteen square feet at the Cotton Construction Company
offices on McKinley Avenue. Total area of signs to be approximate-
ly 197 square feet. It was the general opinion of the Commission
that Ordinance No. 842 pertains to advertising signs which might be
viewed from the Freeway and should not interfere with companies
placing identification signs. The Planning Commission recommended
acceptance of the sign, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck,
that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Regarding the request of William
Villelia and Lowell Terry to divide a parcel of property south of
8th Street, east of "R" Avenue, in such a way that it could become
a part of the abutting properties facing on 8th Street. Due to
existing conditions Mr. Terry feels he is unable to subdivide the
land and the only use would be for an addition to the abutting
property. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the
request and further recommended that the owner of the property
submit a tentative map and final map for the subdivision of the
property, as the Commission feels that with slight modification
of the design submitted it could be legally subdivided. Moved by
Fessman, seconded by Hart that the Planning Commission's recommend-
ation be sustained. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 of the Planning Commission protested the rezon-
ing of a portion of Quarter Section 103 of Rancho de la Nacion to
permit a trailer pat"g.» was presented. The resolution is in regard
to the request of Mr. Fritz to the County for a trailer park. The
Commission moved to adopt the resolution. Moved by Heck, seconded
by Hart, that the Planning Commissions resolution be approved.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding communication from
James e Cheneweth requesting the closing of V" Avenue from 5th to
8th Street, was read. Protest was received from R. Manning Cie*,
M.D. who owns 150 feet frontage on thisstreet and does not wish to
see anything done to prevent completion of this street in the
future. Verbal protests received from five property owners in
the area who use this street as ingress and egress to their prop-
e.ety,) Report from the Cit;1 Engineer i,idicateci proposed and exis ,_,
ing sewer installations in the area, and from the engineering
standpoint he would prefer to have the street remain open to pro-
vide sewer services and access into the area. Report from the
San Diego Gas and Electric Company protested the closing of the
street at this time since they maintain electric power pole line
facilities within this proposed vacation. It was the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission that the application be denied
because of the protests on the part of the people in the area and
the Future possibility of the street.
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Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that due to the fact that Mr.
Cheneweth and some of the other property owners involved were not
advised of the meeting of the Planning Commission, and also
because the San Diego Gas and Electric Company stated they protest
until such time as the easements can be obtained, that this matter
be held in abeyance and let the applicant involved contact the
Gas and Electric Company and see what kind of satisfactory arrange-
ments can be made before any further action is taken eithe r
approving or denying this application. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated at the same
time this was referred to the Planning Commission we had already
received several protests against the closing of this 30feet, and
it was the :..:ought of the Council that the Planner and Planning
Commission should take a field trip and also work out some kind
of a plan for that whole area because this little piece of property
is not all that is involved. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated he had a
copy of a sketch map showing the requested closing and also a
desirable street pattern for that area between I<.th and 8th and
between San.tarium and "T" Avenue.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 561 signed by Louis J.
and Mary F. Emde relative to property at 1807 "0 Avenue, was
presented. Petitioners are requesting permission to use the east
38 feet by 50 feet and the garage building thereon in the business
of sharpening and repairing lawnmowe rs and power garden equipment;
also permission to erect a sign 16 sc;uare feet indicating the type
of business being conducted there. The Planning Commission re-
commended the variance be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be
sustained, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 562 signed by Donald G.
Jacquot relative to the property in the rear of 415 National Avenue,.
was read. Petitioner is requesting permission to use subject
property located in an R-!} Zone for general a utomobile repairing;
also variance in height of fence from 4 feet on 14.th Street and on
Lantana Drive to 8 feet ma xium. Fence is to be 6 feet with an
angled scaling guard. The Planning Commission recommended the
granting of the variance with the stipulation that any major re-
pairs be done under cover as expressed by Mr. Jacquot. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's
recommendation be approved, and a resolution be prepared. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Holling-
sworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 563 signed by iit.._Ind Mrs.
Edward I. Rosing relative to the property at 1224 E 18th Street,
was read. Petitioners are requesting permission to use the R-1
property for R-4 purposes, for the construction of Court apartments.
In regard to this request people in the area between Roselawn
Avenue and 18th Street were contacted relative to the possible
opening of "M" Avenue. The result, represents 19 parcel.s of proper-
ty, 7 persons were not present, 3 were undecided or gave no comment,
L. opposed the opening, and 5 favored the opening. The hearing was
held in order that if granted, restriction might be placed against
the variance for the cul-de-sac- area required at the north end of
"M" Avenue. Four property owners were present opposing the
variance. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this zone
variance. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the
Planning Commission's recommendation be approved and the request
be denied; also that a detailed report be made of this area, and
if the City Manager knows any of the people involved that he
contact them so see if they would approve opening "M" Avenue.
Cart -Led, all the Council present voting aye.
614.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported that he has attended a number of
meetings recently in regard to the proposed extension of S. 4.3rd
street north of Logan Avenue to Fairmount Avenue which would pass
th::.ogh the Federal Navy Housing Project and also through Green—
wood 'emori al Park. Last Thursday evening at a meeting attended by
representatives of six civic organizations of the City of San Diego
agfeed ,:,o adopt resolutions requesting the City Council of San
Diego to take immediate action to guarantee the rights of way
through the Federal Housing and the areas north and south of the
County island of 3reenwood Memorial Park; so that the County
may proceed negotiations to guarantee the right of way
th:oLc'h. the ou•aty strip. _They will meet again very soon and
prez•ent these resolutions to the City Council of San Diego.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated with regard to the request for closing
of portions of 15th and 16th Streets the Planning Commission felt
in the future they would welcome the closing of certain streets,
however at. this time they did not feel they were willing to make a
recommendation as they would like to give it more study.
COUNCILMAN HART reported he is going on a vacation and will be
absent for one or two meetings.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she wished a legal decision from the City
Attorney regarding the resignation of her senior bookkeepzr, Mrs.
Laramore. Her year will be up Sept. 30th and she has asked for her
vacation, but during this year she was on sick leave without pay,
which was granted by the Council. Mrs. Alston asked if she is
entitled to her vacation at the end of September 30th or would
she have to make up this time to complete her year before she is
entitled to her annual vacation.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting
closed at 3:05 P.M.
L-t,t-L:— MAYOR , CITY OF NATIONAL
CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:'
CITY CLERK
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