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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 12-06 CC MIN, 138 National City, California, December 6, 1955 Regular,meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1;30 P.M. o`ciock, Council members present; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent; None ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Alston, Bird, Holgate, Curran, Lill, Gautereaux, Wagner, The mee.al-ng was opened with riedge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev, Paul McCoy, Moved by Heck,'seconded by Jensen, Ghat the minutes of the meeting of November 22, 1975 be arrroved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 025 was read., aprroving the tentative man of Williams :'Manor , c , L,', Subdivision, subject to certain reservations and conditions as outline& in said.Resolution, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted, carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO,_6526 was read, declaring the intention of the City Council on behalf of the City of National City, to nay out of its municipal funds fifty per centum (505) of the amount cf taxers to be derived from the area of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California within the City of National. City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.__ 4.TTi7PaLL. CURRAN stated the Utility Companies have -requested that the second reading of the ordinance controlling and regulating excavations be held over for another week, and it is his recommenc dation that their request be granted. Moved by Heck, .seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed and the second reading of the ordinance be delayed until the next Council meeting. Carried, by the following vote to —wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, Nays; None, ORDINANCE O 697, "AN ORDINANCtr OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC ALLEY B''.TWEEN19th AI\TD 20th STR^ETS AND NATIONAL AND ROOST' VET AVENUES IN THE CITY' OF NATIONAL CITY.", was presented for the second and final r-3ad-ir4, and. read in full. mime for hiring any and all persons interested iri or objecting,to the ?proposed vacation is set for 2;00 osclock P.M. .0Y the 17th day of January, 1956, in the City Council Chambers in the City, Hall, Moved 'by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried., by the following vote to —wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Holling— sworth, Hodge. Nays; Jensen, COUNCILWOMEN J 'NSEN extended an invitation to everyone -to attend'.: the Holiday Swing Dance, December 10th in the Community Building. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the Attorney for Mr. Hesseltine has, contacted him in regard to the procedure on the application for a change in zone. He has gone over the record and is very anixous that the matter of the zone chenge___be granted as originally set out, and to that end has submitted a declaration of restrictions. The owners, Mr, and Mrs. Hesseltine have agreed to all the specific restrictions which the Council set forth at the time of the original hearing. The proposal of the Attorney for Mr. Hesseltine is that these restrictions be imposed as a cloud_on the title as a condition to the granting of the zone change. The restrictions have been Prepared and signed by Mr. and Mrs. Hesseltine. 12/6 139 At the last meeting the application for a zone change was denied. ATTORNEY.: CURRAN read the declaration of restrictions, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated She did not believe there was any provision in the restrictions for the dedication of a poi'tion of 8th Street which was originally considered, wiLLIAM YALE, Attornej►-fo`r Mr. and Mrs. Hesseltine, was present and stated he had prepared the reatriotions taken from the minutes of the Council meeting of November 8th. MRS. HOLLINGSiaORTH stated perhaps prior to November 8th the dedication was discussed. ATTORNEY Y' N stated they are willing to make the required. dedication, if it has not already been made. CITY man -ill LILL stated he is not sure whether or not the dedication has been made on 8th Street, But if not it should be and be improved the sameae on Harbison Avenue. ATTOiNu'Y CURRAN stated there should be a motion, before anything is done with reference to.. any acceptance of the declaration of reatriotions, that the action taken at the last meeting be rescinded. Moved by Jensen, seeonde$ by Feasman that we recind the action of the last'meeting. Carried, by the following vote to —wit; Ayes; Fesaman, Heck,n Jesen, Hodge, Nays; Hollingsworth. ATTORNEY CUR"AN stated the next ' ate would be an acceptance of the declaration ofreetrictions, however_.,_ inasmuch as there is one additional restriction the orderly procedure would be that these papers be returneddto Mr, Yale so the amendment can be added, and then a motion passed that upon receipt of, same, a resolution be prepared accepting same and ordering that they_ ierecorded. Moved by d� Fessman, secondeby Jensen that the ap3lio'tion for a zone change be allowed, subject to the -agreement with deolaration of restrictions, as amended, and a resolution be�erepared. Carried, by the following vote to —wit; Ayes; Feseman, Heck,' Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. Moved by Fesaman, seconded by Jensen, that the required ordiance be prenerred to change the zone as requested for this property on 8th Street. Carried, by the following vote to —wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays;_None... ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the question submitted by the City Clerk with reference to the pipers filed by Brush Collections vs Dave. Willis. It was requested that the A2,50 filing fee be refunded and the papers returned as.there was no monies accumulated, to Mr, Millis account at,the time the rapers were filed withthe City,PC1erk. Mr, Willis then commenced bankruptcy preceedings. There are no provisions Which would authorize such_a refund . The, Plaintiff also requested that the papers be returned; but once the papers are filed with the City Clerk for disposition, they cannot be withdrawn._ ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the claim presented by David Pain of Crockett vs City of National City, that in response to the letter written by the City Clerk advising the claimant to make anew claim, Mr. Pain advises theCity,Attorney there are technioalitiee on the verified claim as submitted, that_ are different than,the one required by the City. The Cityls form requires the .names of any witnesses to the accident_be setferth. Accordingly MMr. Pain, by letter dated_November 25th has sub— mitted _ the names and addresses of witnesses to the e,ccident, The City_Attorney therefore, recommends that this letter be made n e ^.rt of the claim and filed as of this date. Moved by Holling— sworth, seconded by Fesaman, that the Attorneys recommendation be approved, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 12/6 140 ATTO"T EY CURRAN stated the Certificates,. of Insurance of V. R. Dennis Construction Company regarding_ extension of Delta Street_ have been received, one from Glens Falls Indemnity Company and one from American Surety Company of New York. They appear to be in order and the Attorney.recommends that they be approved and filed. Moved by Heck., seconded by Fessman, that the Attorneys recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the certificateA of insurance for traffic lights submitted by Ets-Hokin & Galvan, one from Industrial._ Indemnity Company for Workmen's Compensation Insurance; Pacifio Indemnity Company certifying as to the operations of the insured including automobile and products liability,,and one from Fire- man's Fund,Insuranee Company showing additional property damages have been_received and appear to be in order, and acceptance is recommened. Moved by Heck, seconded by_,Jensen, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Naysi_None. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he received a copy of the proposed exhibit in the form of the report made by the SanDiego.Gas & _ Electric Company involving the question of the proposed zoning. of -electric customers throughout San Diego County, This will be_ examined in due course. There is under study anew anplicatlon by the__San Diego Gas & Electric Company wherein they seek prorate monthly bills and to make account opening charges. If anything develops in this regard the Council will be. advised. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL w„s read -regarding the Progress payment for.Fire Station Drill Yard. 'Payment due to C. S. __ Williams (90% of work done), 45,793.20. Moved by Heck, seconded. by Fessman, that a resolution for payment be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Heck, Fessman Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, Nays; None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented; General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park M & I Fund Trust & Agency Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL 119;765.21 1,985,53 ,972,78 10,00 54,059.10 "76,792.62 Moved by iollingsworth, seconded by_Heckr that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays; Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6527 was read, authorizing the payment of 15,793.20 from Capital Outlay Fund to C. S. Williams, for 901 of work done on the Fire Station Drill Yard. "AYNr. E. MACY, 24th and Highland Avenue, Co-owner of Sweet- water Roller Skating Rink, was present and read a communication which stated that on July 20, 1954 the Council adopted resolution No. 6207 necessitating the closing of the rink at 10;30 P.M. Changing conditions indicate that before long there will ,_ be_.. several annul occasions neces^itating a 12;30 or 1;00 O'clock closing. New Year's Eve calls for a_second, or midnight session_. It is not their desire today, or at any tithe in the foreseeable future to conduct their business after 1O;30, but feel that this resolution should not apply to the general conduct of their activity and respectfully request that it be withdrawn, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the 10;30 P.I. closing granted in the zone variance be removed with the restriction that the Council will have the.right_rescind this action in case_._we have oomola.ints about the activities there. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None 12/6 1/11 MAY0' HOWE informed the Council thet he appointed Charles E. Anderson as a member of the Civil Service Commission. APPLICATION for trensfer of on Sale GeneralBeverage License by Club 13, was presented. Moved By Jensen, Seconded by Hollingsworth, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION for refund on business license in the amount of 2.50'byJames W. Gallagher was presented. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Jensen, that the refund be granted. Carried,' by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Feseman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. COH' TNIC' TION FRO'" TANG'S _lADTCET in regards to penalty on delinquent payment of sales tax was read. The payment for taxes was mailed about 3;00 P.M. on October 31st but for.sorne reason the letter did not get postmarked until 2;00 P.IT., November_1st. They requested the.t the penalty be waived. An afidavit was attached by Donald E'.,Yohe, an employee of Tang's Market as to the time of mailing the tax return. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Feseman, that payment be accented and that any penalty be waived. MAYOR HODGE stated he thought this should be referred to the City_Attorney for oheecing as to•the waiving of penalties. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Feseman Heck. Hollingsworth. Nays; Jensen,.Hodge CO?-MLT&ICATIb, FROM NORTH EAST CIVIC GR0trP was read, addressed to Mr. Rose, eommendineMr'..Rose and the staff for the excellent summer swimming program, and that they wish to see this aar..e program continued next year. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COM MNICATION FROM H. L. WILLIAMS In regard to engiddei'itig fees bnWiI]iausMsnor #3 was read. It is requested that the differ- ance of "230.00 be returned. RE"ORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read stating that in his opinion Mr, Williams is entitled. to the '';230.00 refund. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollings- worth, that Mr. Williams' request for refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Feseman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays, None. CO IiT!TICATION FROM J. R. SMATTTTCK regarding paving in Ricardo Terrace Subdivision was read. Mr. Shattuc!' stated he would like to.requesta change from the ordinance requirements on paving in this subdivision. Under Item 2, which included the- area designated as "S" Avenue, La Posada Avenue and "Q" Avenue north of the northerly boundaries of Delta Avenue- as a subst- itution�tor the 53" of imnorted aubgrade material approved..by the City, 3" of cement treated base and_14" apahalt concrete surface, he proposes to use 7" of cement treated base and 2" of asphalt concrete surfacing, The area designated under item _ No. 2 is the only one on which he is_requesting a change from the ordinance requirements. Intersections and strips are to be paved with the pavement design used on the' nearest intersecting street. RTPORT FROM CITY F'MGTN'EER LILL was read stating that raving within a subdivision is specified in Ordinance No. 855 and Any variation in these specifications requires a written report from the City Engineer and a resolution of the City Council. A portion of the streets within this subdivision have a subgrade condition that would require 5'`" of imported sub base material, 5 " of cement treated base and 1-" of asp!halt concrete.,surface for Q total thicknees of 121". It is recom- mended that the subdivder be allowed th install, instead of the above pavement, a pavement consisting of 7" of cement treated 12/6 142 bade and 20 of danhaii A6nct+ete surface for a tot"'1 neveiaent thickness of V,, It is the Engineers s opinion tb t.,this recommended pavement design will be satisfactory, will provide a long lasting pavement and will eliminate the imnortation of sub base material the quality of which is difficult to control. COUNCIU(AN H"CIC stated he is not in ro_ favor of deviating from our ordinance. CO"NCILM AN JEN9'P' stated we would be setting a oreoeaent if we allowed this. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the request be denied, and that the raving be done in strict eon Hance with Ordinance No. 855. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fess!'n, Heck, Jensen. Nays; Hollingsworth, Hodge. RTSOLUTION '10.,6528 was read, trensfe ring from the Trust & Agency Fund to the General Fund the sum of 12,100.00 for the following; n2,000.00 deposited by H.P.Hudson for moving building; and '`100.00 aeposited by John Belohez for bid on lot. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council.nresent voting aye._ CIT" CLERK ALSTON reported that she was. uthorized to advertise for ahearing on the establishment of 13-2 zone for Millers Annexation and Findahl Annexation, and that upon checking the records.i found that the Planning Commission only had Advertised for a hearing on Millers Annexation and not Findahl Annexation. Mrs. Alston asked if the Council wished_ her to proceed ,,ith Millers,-Annexetion hearing or hold it ur until we get the diffioullties ironed out on_Findahl Annexation? Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the action taken at the last Council meeting -be rescinded and the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for hearing on zoning of Millers Annexation into an R-2 zone and that the question of zoning of Findahl Annexation be rgferre4 back to the Planning commis- sion,to_.hold the necessary hearings. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jenseh, Hodge. gays; None. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported relative to the 1°11 Act Improve- ment on Harbison` Avenue, the 'Hater Company has begun to move the water meters, and construction should be started soon. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract for the traffic signal at loth and Highland has been signed. CITY PIONEER LILL stated that regard to Tidelands Avenue, clearance has been obtained from the Santa Fe and from the Navy,_and we are now awaiting clearance from the two utilities. The State Highway must approve the plans so that the project can be started next Spring. COUN1CIL AN TINSMAAN said he Would like to see something done about getting a signal at 13th street and Harbor Drive. roved_ by Pessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the necessary steps be taken together with the State Highway Dent. in exoneration _ with the City to get a traffic signal at this intpreeotion. "AYOR HOnGE stated he thought this should be referred to the Treffie Safety Sommittee for.their recoin=lendetion. We also need one at 18th and Palm and 8th and Palm. CO C I0a HOLLT,TGS' )RTH asked the City Manager to take the %b the Tr .tr.tc Safety Committee for reconsideration a traffic signal. at 8th and ).t Palm. CITY TAGER RIBA said he would suggest this be referred to the City Manager's office to carry through ,to take the necessary steps to get the ignal,. tnjtaljed COT'NCTIttAN P 8SHAN stated that was his Intent. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Feseman, Seek, Hollingsworth, Jensen. Nays; Hodge. 12/6 143 CITY TANAGER BIRD reported in regard to the matter of the Ann Meyer Scott deed which was referred back to Mrs. Scott - for correction, The correction has been made and the deed resubmitted to the City and sent to the__E'ngineering Depart- ment, REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL;w- was read stating that the deed described the 20foot wide area adjacent to lot 34 of Scott Terrace Subdividion, which area is marked "fig Court" on the subdivision Map No. 3153 and which the County did not accept at the time of accepting the Subdivision Map. The drainage easements offered on this map were also not accepted by the County. In the opinion of the City Engineer the City could obtain the dedication of this street at any time by accepting the dedication. Title to the street probably does not belong to Scott and the grant deed would be only a quit claim deed. The City Engineer does not recommend accenting this deed or accepting.the street at this time as it is already reserved for stite.e-tpurposes. CITY MA"'AGES? BIRD recommended that tfie deed be filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded, by Jensen, that the deed be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH was read, stating that the State Board of Public Health, at a meeting on December 9, 1955, will consider actions to be taken in connection with its responsibilities in ' ela n oh:; tii- thejxi zb.io heplth hazards created by sewage disposal to San Diego Bay. At it s meeting on October 21, 1955 in 'Berkei kett, -the: TEoard requested the staff of this Department to present a plan for necessary action including quarantine, warning, or P. combin- ation of both, that could be substantiated by findings of thestudiesmade on the condition_of San Diego Bay waters,_ This matter will be considered at 2 00 P.M,,and the Council are invited to attend or berg en.ted The meeting will be held at the Orange County Hea;Talth_Deba.rtment, 645 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, in Room 120. CITY T_ '_^-_idAGER BIRD asked if the Council wished anyone to attend, After some discussion, it was decided to file the communication. CITY r'ANL,GER BIRD stated he had been requested to communic^te with the National School District inviting them to meet with the Council. COMMUNICATION FROM .N1tinna3a SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, and suggested this meeting be held in the'Council Chambers on the evening of Tuesday, December 6, 1955. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the meeting will be held at 7;30 P.`' this evening. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the bids for the sewer extension on 16th Street between "M" and Palm. Four bids were received a$ follows; PACE 0ONSTRTTCTRUCT1ION COMPANY, 12,971.38; I. H. PETERSON, 13,113.50; NELSON EQUIPI 7NT COMPANY, ? 3,748.40; WILLIAM H, CLINT, 13,798.40, It was recommended by the City Engineer that the contract be awarded to the Pace Construction Company, and the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he is in accord with the City Engineer'srecommendation. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager's and City Engineer's.recommendation be allowed. i!aiiiried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. CITY MANAGER BIRD retorted that we have a request from the Wurster Construction Company for a driveway permit at 2nd _ and Roosevelt. Engineering Department__reports.they have no objections to the driveway, and recommend that the permit be granted and the necessary resolution be prepared by the 12/6 144 City Attorney. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. CITY 'ANAGER BIRD reported that we have a request from the Standard Oil Company for two driveways at 12th and Highland. Engineering Department reports that they have no objections and recommend that the application be granted.and the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Fessman,, seconded by Heck, that the request be granted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. CITY i:ANAGER BIRD reported that bids have been advertised for the comprehensive liability insurance and applicants taking out the bid forms. CITY :TANAGER 'BIRD read a communication addressed to IT.r. De?tema of the Division Highways in.regard to Freeway interchanges, stating that following the conference_ between the Council and Yr. Dekema and staff on Nov.10, 1955,_the matter was brought before the City Council in official session November 28, 1955. The City Council requests that your deT)artment consider further studies of said interchanges particularly at IOth Street and at 4th Street so that Perhaps thay can be `;located at those points rather than at 8th Street and at_DivisiJn Street_north,, REPORT FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTERE .U: was presented, showing the net revenue for October as x19,254.84, and as of December 1st there were 44 vacant units. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX reported that the tenants accounts - receivable as of November 30th was '38,132,42, The greatest number of vacancies are in the studio apartments. Mr. Gauter- eaux said_he was going to confer with the City Manager in regard to disposing of the kerosene stoves and replacing them with gas stoves. REPORT FROM THE PLANNTNG QOM14ISSION Wa.s read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 538 signed by Williams, relative to Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Williams Manor No._3 Subdivision. Petitioner is requesting front set- backs reduced from 20 feet to 10 feet. The Planning Commission recommended the request be granted, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be, sustained and a resolution _prepared. Carried, by the foi.lo?•ring vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None, C0 4 TI SSION REPORT FROM THE PLANFING,ra's read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 539 signed by Jacinto Diar, Jr., relative to Lot "C", Block 7, Lincoln Acres Orchard Subdividion, excepting therefore the N. 50 feet thereof. Petitioner is requesting variance in square footage requirement and side yard requirement to remodel rear unit, which is considered non-c conforming according to the present ordinance as the lot contains leas than,10,000 square feet' in an R-1 Zone, The Planning Com- mission recommended the request be denied, APP7AL FROM JACIN_TO DIAZ, JR., was read asking that the _Council reconsider the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the hearing on this appeal be set for,2;00 P.M., December 27th, and recommend that each member go out and get acquainted with this area. Carried, all the Council present vothng aye. 12/6 145 R^AORT F 0M THE PLANNING COMiIS"ION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exeption No.540 signed by Santiago Tamayo relative to the property at 1829 E. 18th Street, Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a store building for the purpose of selling at retail fresh fruits, vegetables and a delicatessen. There will be no alcoholic beverages The Planning,Commission recommended the petitioner be granted the privilege.to construct a small' vegetable stand not to exceed .250.00 for construction -post, based on the City Building Ins ectorts estimate; located not closer than 19 feet to the north line of 18th Street, Said privilage to expire January 10, 1959 and only produce grown on the premises to be sold at this stand. Any signs to be displayed not to exceed a total of 20 square feet, Moved by_ Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning -Commissions- _ recommendation be sustained and the necessary resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays; None. CITY PLANNED wAGN^P reported that the Planning Commission will held a public hearing on the proposed new ordinance governing subdividion of land, January .9,1956 at 7;30 P,.7, The changes are being studied by the City Manager and ih City Engineer, COUNCTLIAN rESSI'AN reported that he ^t ended the_ Pla,.,nn,ng _ Congress meeting, and the question of granting -Zone variances because of hardship cases was diecussed�-'r'e a1'e very fey cases that are considered hard[hi -e ?� ; a.� ld r,.^ _ z-gh-6- the ordin- ance should go back to the Planning Commission for their recom-- mendation in the matter- or that the: Council mate the changes. dotg i:r;rr _ ;IT HOLLINGS, 0RTH stated she agreed with Mr. Fessman and that she did not think there were so many hardship cases. MAYOP HODGE suggested it be referred back to the Planning Commission, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the proposed new zoning ordinance be sent back to the Planning Commission for the purpose of amending it -to include the proper definition oz hardship cases in the -ranting of zone variances, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 29 was read, accepting the bid of the Pace Construction Company for the Surer Extension on 16th Street between "M" and palm Avenues. The i'.ayor is authorized and directed to execute' the contract for construction of said sewer. icved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COU.N?CILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH said she would like to .have it considered that when any new subdivisions come into National' City of any magnitude that all utilities be put under ground, and that every street that is contemplated for imrrovement under gas tax money or major improvement, the Utility Companies be notified that all utilities be put under ground. We should consider whether the City Manager should write a letter to the Utility Companies stating this is our policy so that we can get started. COUNCIL1AN -E CK said he concurs heartily with the thinking that the utilities should be under ground but is afraid we will find that the Public Utilities will not go along with the policy. They have a franchise with the City and_he did not believe the franchise required it. We have permitted the San Diego Gas & Electric_ Company to install the poles on Highland Avenue. Councilman Fessman stated he is in favor of the suggestion. There are some practical matters that have to be considered. We could let the Public Utilities know that is what the City wants. 12/6 1116 OnUNCILMAN PECK stated the cost would be so great that the Gas & Electric Comrany would rrobably ask for a very drastic increase in ourgas and electric rates. roved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that'the meeting be closed, Meeting closed at 405 P.M. Carrlec7, a:I the Council rresent voting aye. ArrST: CrlY 01,77.K KAYOR, CITY OF rATT0FAL (=Y CAT=C7FTA 12/6