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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 02-07 CC MIN197 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. 2/7 198 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 2/7 199 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. 2/7 200 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 201 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 217 202 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 2/7 203 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. 2/7 204 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. 2/7 205 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. ., Net r_,v•nuc 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 2/7 206 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