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National City, California, February 7, 1956.
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. otclock. Council members present:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council Members absent:
Jensen.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Holgate, Bird,
Curran, Lill, Wagner, Gautereaux.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag,
followed by invocation by Rev. Warriner.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 24, 1956,be approved. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6553 was read, approving the issuance of a per-
mit to Culy Transportation Company to construct and maintain
driveways on 9th Street and Coolidge and Harding Avenues.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
RESOLUTION NO. 6554 was read, declaring intention to vacate
and close a portion of that certain alley located on Lots 1
through 10 inclusive and 17 through 22 inclusive, Block 20.
Tiae for hearing any and all persons interested in or object-
ing to the proposed vacation is set for 2:00 o'clock P.M. on
the 28th day of February, 1956, in the City Council Chambers.
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
ORDINANCE NO. 903, "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENvTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE EUCLID AVENUE FROM DIVISION STREET TO FOURTH STREET IN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the second and
final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that
the reading of the ordinance be waived. Time for hearing of
any and all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed
vacation is set for 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the 13th day of March,
1956. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
REPORT FROM TRAFiIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending
that the request for a street light at Alpha Street be granted.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation of
the Traffic Safety Committee be approved, permitting a street
light to be installed at Alpha and !7th Street. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth,
Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen:
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the American iiotorists Insurance
Company have certified that the Pacific Fence Company have work-
mens compensation and employers liability insurance, and re-
commended that the certificate be accepted and filed. Moved
by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorneys
recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None. Absent: Jensen.
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CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that because of changes in the
Election Code it requires, among other things, to send sample
ballots and polling place cards to each registered voter in
the City. Along with this requirement there was established a
procedure by which the City can call upon the Registrar of
Voters of the County to furnish a list of the registered
voters. Duane W. Wheeler and Company, who has been handling
our election supplies ha.s requested that the City pass such a
resolution in order to expedite the handling of the election.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a resolution for
the election law change be approved. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None. Absent: Jensen.
RESOLUTION NO. 6555 was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS 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 GENERAL MUN-
ICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 10, 1956".
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the continuation of the hearing
on the application of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for
increase in electricity was held February 1st and 2nd, and re-
cessed until February 29th.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that with reference to the Harbi-
son Avenue Improvement Act the contract requiring the City to
file an action against the California Water & Telephone
Company to determine who should pay the cost of relocation of
certain of the Water Companyts facilities, was filed on Jan-
uary 27th and it will be some time before- any action will be
taken in regard to the suit because the California Water &
Telephone Company have to be served in the City and County of
San Francisco and after it is served it will have thirty days
in which to appear. However, the Attorney for the California
Water & Telephone Company has requested the Engineering Dept.
of the City get together with the Engineering Dept. of the
Company with the thought in mind that some of the facts must
be determined, whether this long outstanding controversy be-
tween the City and the Company as to the cost of relocation is
resolved by Court or by agreement. The facts as determined in
most instances are whether the Company had its facilities in
place before the public thoroughfare was established or whether
the public right-of-way was actually being used at the time the
Company came along and commenced using public streets for
facilities„ The City Manager, City Engineer, Mr. Newberry of
the Engineering Department, and the City Attorney met with
representatives of the Water Company yesterday in an attempt
tc expedite full forces in order to secure some of this in-
formation.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the claim of Mrs. Wing in the
amount of 50.50 for damages on account of stumbling in front
of City Hall. At the request of the new insurance carrier all
information was supplied to the carrier and they made invest-
igation of this case as though it were one that they would be
required to make, the point being that the claim was for less
than 300.00 the company had no obligations to enter into it
whatsoever. As a result the company has determined that the
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claim should be paid and has indicated that the claimant
would accept her actual out of pocket costs in the sum of
4.0.00. This brings us to a point of establishing the pro-
cedure by which claims under 300.00 can be expedited by the
carrier, The Company is willing, even though it has no
obligations to do so, and without cost to the City, to in-
vestigate these claims and make its recommendations, so there
will be no question of making an immediate settlement, pend-
ing the meeting of the City Council if arrangements can be
made whereby delegated City officials would approve, they
would advance the sums for the City in order to secure immediate
release. This attitude on the part of the company certainly
accomplishes the purpose which was sought when we inserted
that clause in the bid for insurance, It could be settled im-
mediately without any loss of public interest. Therefore, it
is the Attorneyts recommendation that the offer of the carriers
without additional compensation, service these claims under
300.00 and advance the money for settlement with approval of
the City Manager. Moved by Hollingsworth,, seconded by Heck,
that the Council approve this recommendation and authorize the
City Attorney and City Manager to set up a contract with the
Insurance Company to carry out this plan. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the contract submitted to
the City by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company providing for
the installation of 45 mercury vapor street lights on National
Avenue, and in checking the contract against the decision in
the San Diego Gas & Electric Companyts case which was rendered
by the Public Utilities Commission which established new rates,
effective last August, the provisions of the agreement are in
accordance with the decision of the Public Utilities Commission;
therefore it is recommended the contract be approved and ex-
ecuted. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the
contract be executed for the installation of the 45 lights on
National Avenue. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes° Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
Absent: Jensen.
RESOLUTION NO. 6556 was read approving and accepting the con-
tract with San Diego Gas & Electric Company for installation
of 45 mercury vapor street lights on National Avenue between
13th and 30th Street, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the same for and on behalf of City.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth; that the Resolution
be adopted., Carried. by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
F sman; Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent:
Je::_c er
HILLS AUDI= BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund 07,951.25
Traffic Safety Fund 24064,50
Parr. M & I Fund 32(,e2
Trust & Agency Fund 10,00
Drainage Fund .25
Spec. Street Fund 22,631.98
Payroll Fund rLy368.35
TOTAL O>.,,35 5
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the bills
be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge.: Nays: None. Absent: Jenson.
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RESOLJT10: NO. 6557 was read, authorizing the following ex-
penditures from the Capital Outlay Fund: Pact. Construction
Company, $2,757.78, 16th Street sewer extension between "M"
and Palm Avenues; San Diego Testing Labs., Inc., ;r22.50,
Fire Station Drill Yard; C. S. Williams, 5551.70, Fire Station
Drill Yard. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None. Absent: Jensen.
APPLICP?.TION FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by W. G. Dodson,
in the amount of "2.50, was presented. The application was
approved by the License: Clerk and City Treasurer. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the application for re-
fund be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LIC_:NSE by G &
P Market, 284.0 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Hollingsworth, that the application be filed, and
that a police report accompany each applications as to the
proximity to churches and schools. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
CLAIM OF ANNE MOSLEY against City in the amount of p94.2.00,
was presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that
the claim be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
CLAIM OF ZOFIA PIKtJLA against City in the amount of $5,250.00,
was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, this
be referred to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICiTION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was ror.d,
stating they are enclosing a "Statement of the change of
boundaries". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that
this letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting
aye.
APPLICATION FOR TAX SALE on Lot 15, Block 234. by C. Neil
MacLardie, was presented. The property is located on ;McKinley
Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets. A minimum bid of 0500.00
has been deposited with the City Treasurer. Moved by Hook,
seconded by Hollingsworth, that the lot be advertised for
sale in accordance with the law and the date of sale be set
by the City Treasurer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
Absent: Jensen.
COMMUNICATION FROM SHORELINE PLANNIITG ASSOCIATION was road in
regard to the matching fund requirement. Counties and cities
do not have the money and will not lovy additional taxes for
matching in connection with the purchase of property, es-
pecially when title is to be vested in the State. The Californ-
ia State Park Commission, at its San Francisco meeting on
November 18, 1955, has recommended elimination of the matching
requirement on purchases of beaches and parks. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that this letter be filed,
but not ignored, and studied by the Council and the City Manager.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE WATER COMMITTEE was read, stating that the
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Water Committee met with the representatives of the South 2ay
Irrigation District and the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
February 1, 1956. The purpose of the meeting was to study
the report as submitted to the Council by Leeds, Hill and
Jewett as to the feasibility of public ownership of the Swet-
water System of the California Water and Telephone Company.
The committee as a whole was gratified by the comprehensive-
ness of the report as presented. It was the conclusion of the
majority of the members of the committee representing National
City to recommend to the Council to proceed with plans in co-
operation with the South Bay Irrigation District to acquire
the Sweetwater System of the California Water and Telephone
Company. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the report be filed,
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated there will be a joint meet-
ing of the City Council and the South Bay Irrigation. District
tonight at 8:00 P.M. GEORGE JOHNSON, Chairman of the Water
Committee, was present and stated the committee was very
happy with the report from Leeds, Hill and Jewett. COUNCILMAN
HECK stated he thought the Water Committee had done a very
good job. Motion seconded by Heck. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM MERIDETH L. CAMPBELL, representative of
Leo Delgado, 5671 Churchward Streetlkniego, was read, re-
questing the closing of the alley/ M6vea t Heck, seconded by
Fessman, that this be referred to the Planning Commission for
recommendation;. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has a check in the amount of 050.00
which was given her by the Librarian„ which was received for
the sale of some old books, and they would like permission of
the Council to have this cheek deposited in the Library Fund.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that this check be placed
in the Library Fund. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
Absent: Jensen.
CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that maps of the following proposed
assessment districts have been prepared and are now on file in
the office of the City Engineer: Cleveland Avenue from 13th to
22nd Streets; Fifth Street westerly from Palm; Avenue from
23rd to 2Lth Street, including 22nd and 23rd Streets from High-
land to "I"; and Highland Avenue from Division to 30th Street.
Copies of these maps havc been furnished the City Attorney.
CITY ENGINEER LILL. reported that the work on the 1911 Act on
"K" Avenue is completed and all that remains now is to accept
the work and make the assessment; the 1911 Act on Harbison
Avenue, the work is well underway; the work on "D" Avenue from
10th to 2Lth Street should be completed this week; and the fence
operation on Paradise Creek was started this week.
PETITION from property owners to initiate proceedings to have
sidewalks, curbs, and paving on Harbison from the center line
of 1ith Street to the center line of 6th Street, was presented.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the petition be for-
warded to the Engineering Department for the necessary feasi-
bility report. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent
Jensen.
REPORT FROM THE CHIMER OF COMMERCE regarding the Christmas
street program, was read. Expenditures totalled $5,275.63.
The Chamber this year achieved the most extensive Christmas
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decorations in San Diego County. CITY 'TANAGER BIRD stated
this report is required according to our contract and recom-
mended it be filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth,
that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
NOTICE FROM SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE was read, stating the
Senate Interim Committee on Parking will hold a public hearing
in the City Council Chamber in the San Diego Civic Center on
February 10 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Committee welcomes
your presence and, should you desire to testify, six copies
of your testimony are requested for the Committee records.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Traffic
Engineer, or someone from the Traffic Department and the City
Planner be asked to attend the hearing. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM was read, trans-
mitting a copy of application of the San Diego Transit System
for authority to increase its token fare from 4 for 70/ (17z/)
to 4 for 75¢ (18-3/V). Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by
Heck, that the communication be filed. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read stating that the final
inspection has been made of the National Vista No. 3 Subdivis-
ion. The improvements in this subdivision have been installed
in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. It
is recommended that the City accept the improvements in this
subdivision. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that
the Engineer's recommendation be accepted and a resolution be
prepared accepting National Vista No. 3. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None. Absent: Jensen.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that sometime ago the Council re-
quested that tentative changes be made in the ordinance govern-
ing the type of paving, etc. to eliminate the portion which
our present ordinance does not cover. REPORT FROM CITY ENGIN-
EER LILL in regard to proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 855
was read, stating that in accordance with directions of the
Council he has rewritten Section 4 of Ordinance No. 855 so as
to provide adequate control of the base course of subdivision
pavements. The proposed revisions are set forth in detail on
the report.
A revised subdivision Ordinance is now being studied by the
Planning Commission and perhaps these revisions should be de-
layed until they can be incorporated in the revised subdivision
ordinance. CITY elANAGER BIRD stated that Engineering submitted
the proposal to a number of interested persons as well as the
Testing Laboratory for comment and this is the result as
presented to the City Council. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he
thought we should amend the old ordinance immediately and in-
corporate these in the new ordinance as it will probably be
sometime before the new ordinance is completed. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that this report be made as
an amendment to our present subdivision ordinance immediately,
and referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of an
ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent:
Jensen.
COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS was read stat-
ing that the Board of Directors of the National City Branch
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of the American National Red Cross request permission to place
32 Red Cross flags on standards in the parkways of 32 various
locations throughout the City. These flags to be displayed
during the month of March, American National Red Cross Fund
Campaign Month, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth,
that permission be granted. Carried, all the Council present
voting aye.
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read stating that final in-
spection has been made of Ricardo Terrace Subdivision. The
improvements in this subdivision have been installed in ac-
cordance with the approved plans and specification. It is re-
commended that the City accept the improvements in the sub-
division. Mr. Shattuck, subdivider, deposited three per cent
of the estimated cost of the improvements with the City, as
required by Ordinance 73. This deposit of 01, .92.00 was made
on May 214., 1955 to cover City checking and inspection costs;
and it is suggested that authorization be obtained at this time
for the total City costs to be deducted from the deposit and
the balance returned to Mr. Shattuck. The actual balance will
not be known until final laboratory fees are known. Moved by
Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Engineer's recommend—
ation be accepted, and a resolution be prepared accepting
Ricardo Terrace Subdivision. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None. Absent: Jensen.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that sometime ago the Council ordered
a survey be made regarding the costs and enlargement of the
Community Building kitchen. A REPORT FROM SUPT. OF BUILDINGS
GAUTERELUX was read, submitting a tentative floor plan show-
ing installation of new equipment and the generalarrangement
of all kitchen equipment. Outlay expenditures are anticipated
as follows: Enlargement of the building to accommodate the
anticipated kitchen improvement approximately $2,550.00, new
kitchen equipment approximately + 3,300.00, total p5,850.00.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager
be authorized to proceed with the remodeling and acquiring of
the new equipment for the Community Building; that the funds
necessary be transferred from the Unappropriated Reserve; and
the City Manager request bids for same. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None, Absent: Jensen.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the request of the City
of San Diego that National City join with them in a metropol-
itan pilot study of transportation, it is his recommendation
that the City of National City evidence its intention to join
with the City of San Diego in the transportation study.
COUNCILW)MAN HOLLINGSnRTH stated the Finance Committee ap-
prove same. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the
City Manager's recommendation be followed, and he notify the
City of San Diego that National City will participate in the
pilot study of transportation. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None. Absent: Jensen.
CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a lease with the National City Oil
Terminal Company for three years, beginning February 15, 1956
and ending February 114., 1959. Moved by Fessman, seconded by
Heck, that the lease in the present form be denied as it is not
what we agreed on at the Finance Committee meeting. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen.
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REPORT OF CITY MANAGER BIRD regarding the investigation of the
morale of the Fire Department was road. Each and every member
of the Fire Department now employed were interviewed person-
ally by the Manager, also the Personnel Clerk and William J.
G riffin, resigned. Because of time the 13 members who re-
signed since 1950 to date were not interviewed. There are 190
pages of transcript of the proceedings. It is recommended
that the resignation of Billy J. Griffin be accepted and that
the City Clerk immediately notify the State Personnel Board of
the Retirement System that the employment of Billy J. Griffin
is terminated; and that the City Council appoint a committee
of the Council, composed of all the members of said Council to
review the transcript and make whatever recommendations, or
take whatever action they deem necessary, Said committee meet-
ing to be closed to the public, as provided by State law on
matters of this nature. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings-
worth, that the resignation of Billy J. Griffin bo accepted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Jensen Moved
by Huck, seconded by Fessman, that the Council be appointed as
a committee, composed of all five members of the Council, to
meet and analyze this report before any action is taken by the
Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fess-
man, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen.
COMMUNICATION FROM FAYE HARTMAN, Special Field Representative,
Public Housing Administration, was read, stating that when the
Public Housing Administration transferred the Olivowood Hous-
ing Project to the City of National City there was a failure,
through inadvertence, to make a specific reservation for an
access route to the remaining land which was not transferred.
Legally there is probably an implied reservation of such access
but it is felt that a specific dedication or grant of a right
of way by the City Council will obviate the necessity of any
legal action and greatly assist the Public Housing Administrat-
ion in an early and advantageous disposal so that this property
may be restored to the tax rolls and developed in a manner
advantageous. to the City. It appears that the project street
designated as 29tr St_ec:t would be tho meet feasible means of
access and we have prepared a description and drawing showing
the proposed right of way end are forwarding the same herewith.
We trust that this wil 1 meet with yoya, ws:p cva1 and that you
will seo ye r way clear to make st h dedication or grant a
perpetual casement for such right of way, The dedication of
right of way for a public street access to land adjacent to
the Olivewood Housing Projec=, was attaehcd to the letter.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated they asked for bi.ds on the sale of
these par'uls of property. They received ard opened bids, and
are now in the position ;;here they will nave to reject them
because of the fact they have no access te the property.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman,, that the request
by the Public Housins Administration in regard to a street in
the Olivewood Hel.esnls project west of National Avenue in order
to give them access .;c their property be referred to the Plan-
ning Commission fcr study, and that it be referred also to the
City Manager and City Engineer for a detailed report to the
City Council. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that the letter from
Mrs, Hartman does not state who is to stand the expense, and
he did not think National City should have to pay for the im-
proving of a roadway so that the Public Housing Administration
could sell a piece of property. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None. Absent: Jensen.
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REPORT FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was re
for the month of December, 1955 was 22,142.53.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding com-
munication received from the Electrical Products Corporation,
1702 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, requesting permission to eruct
a sign in close proximity to the new building now being con-
structed by the Leo Delgado Roofing Company, 2339 McKinley
Ave., and requesting interpretation of Sections 3 rnd 4 of
Ordinance No. 842. It was the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that a sign as submitted by the Electrical Products
Corp. be considered acceptable under the provisions of Section
4 of Ordinance No. 842 and that the sign be allowed somewhat in
access of sixty square feet, rather than sixteen square feet.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, this be referred to
the City Attorney for recommendation to the Council. Carried,
all the Council present voting ayes CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW OF
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON PROPJSED NEW
ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE MAP was presented and ordered
filed.
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CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported that the chronological review just
presented was just printed today and copies were distributed
to aid members of the Planning Commission, Council and the City
staff, so they will know just what has taken place.
CITY PL<_NNER WAGNER expressed his appreciation to the Council
for allowing him to attend the American Institute of Planners
Conference in Fresno. One matter that was discussed and
favorably considered was new legislation to be submitted to
the State Legislator wherein restrictions against building
permits being issued in areas that could bo determined as
subject to inundation. There is strong support for that in
the areas in the vicinity of Yuba City because of what has
happened recently in that locality. The possibility of sub-
mitting legislation that would eventually setup iniform sub-
division ordinance requirements was discussed at some length;
arguments were that areas of California are so different that
uniform subdivision requirements could not prevail in all cases.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated the Council received copies of the
report that was submitted by Mr. Bird, Mr. Lill and himself
which were submitted to the State Interim Committee on highways.
On December 27th the Council instructed the City Planner to
send letters to San Diego City and County officials and Mr.
Borchers of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce regarding our
future park and recreation plans and one answer has been re-
ceived from Leo Callan, Park and Recreation Director stating he
was happy to receive the letter and to get the information
from National City, and also stated the Park and Recreation
Master Plan is now ready for public hearings by the Planning
Commission preliminary to submitting it to the City Council for
adoption into the Master Plan of the City of San Diego. When
this action is accomplished they will be in a position to pro-
vide more accurate information to the metropolitan planning
groups.
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated at the last meeting when the
land use map and proposed new zoning ordinance was discussed,
she made a motion instructing all department heads not to issue
any licenses or permits to anyone if it was contrary to the
proposed new zoning ordinance. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated that
when she made the motion she thought that on October 4th of
last year the Council had adopted the land use map and sent it
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back to the Planning Commission for final drafting without any
changes, but in checking the minutes, she found that we only
adopted a tentative map. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by
Fessman, that her motion of two weeks ago be rescinded, which
stated: "That the City Council go on record instructing :;very
department in the City not to approve or pass on any project
brought before any department that is not in conformance with
the new ordinance that is now pending". Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None. Absent: Jensen,
COUNCILMAN HECK stated in the matter of "K" Avenue there is
the problem of the water meters. Upon completion of the im-
provement of "K" Avenue the Water Company has set the meters
49 inches from the sidewalks, which puts them on private
property. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City Engineer, the
Engineer from the Water Company and himself went out on the
site and the situation is as stated by Mr. Heck; also the Water
Company has the right to place a meter, such as they have done
there on private property where it is considered feasible to
so do under the Public Utilities Commission's orders; however,
the Water Company is desirous of working in good faith and co-
operation with the property owners on "K" Avenue and so stated.
They do not want to move the meters at the present time until
the property owners themselves decide what they wish to de.
If they wish to put in a hedge or fence, the Water Company will
move the meter, or if they wish to grade their lots the Water
Company will set the meter at the correct level after the grad-
ing is done. The meters to be moved at the Water Company's
expense.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated that Councilwoman Jensen was serving
as an election officer at the Sweetwater High School precinct
today, and questioned if a City Council member is permitted to
serve as an election officer on a day there is a regular
scheduled Council meeting. Councilman Heck asked that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney.
Price C•> Avery, ji111 Highland Avenue, was present and requested
permission to reopen oral communications. Mayor Hodge said
oral communications were past. The Council adhered to the
adgenda and he felt the audience should do the same.
Moved ty Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meet-
ing closed at 3:55 P.M.
MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CAVIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK