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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
April 23, 1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent:
None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Cam pbell, Eiser, Mc Cabe, Post,
Stafford.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe,
followed with invocation by the Rev. A. L. YOUNG, First Christian Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, approval of the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of April 9, 1985 held on April 16 and the regular meeting of April 16, 1985
be deferred until the next meeting because of late distribution. Carried by
unanimous vote.
PROCLAMATION
Moved by VanDeventer. seconded by Cooper, the Proclamation be read by title.
Carried by unanimous vote. *BETTER _HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH — month
of May, 1985.• M oved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ROBERT COOLEY, Aerospex Corp., was present to inquire if the City would consider
vacating an alley west of National City Boulevard between 14th and 15th Streets.
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the matter of the closing of the alley be
referred to staff and they do everything they can to cut down the cost and the time
involved while following proper procedures (amended motion). Director of Planning
Post brought up the costs of preparation of drawings, title search, impact report, etc.
There appeared to be consensus that Mr. Cooley would be responsible for the costs
but Council is in favor of expediting the vacation of the alley. Motion carried by
unanimous vote. Mr. Cooley was advised to make application for the vacation at the
Planning Dept.
RI C HARD M A R KS O N, Richard's Furniture, 416 National City Boulevard, was present
and protested mandatory trash service, saying he had no trash and would be paying
$7.35 a month or $86.00 a year to EDCO for nothing. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Waters, mandatory trash service be eliminated. Discussion. Dir. Public Works
Williams was present and answered questions. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved
by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, to delay for two weeks, or until the staff
report comes to Council on May 14. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes:
Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None.
MAYOR MORGAN inquired about a lady from the 300 block of Fourth, who had been
in the audience and who had a question re sewer. The Mayor was advised she had
left; the matter was in the hands of the City Attorney. City Attorney Eiser advised
steps were taken Friday to pump the septic tank to relieve the immediate problem;
he will meet tomorrow with the Director of Building and Safety.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Two PUBLIC HEARINGS on related items, both of which were City initiated, were
held jointly at this time:
1. PUBLIC HEARING on AMENDMENT to the text of the GENERAL PLAN to add
policies pertaining to the development of FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS within the
City, Case File No. GP-6-85 and
2. PUBLIC HEARING on AMENDMENTS to TITLE 18 (ZONING) of the N.C.
MUNICIPAL CODE to establish requirements for FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS, Case
File No. A-1-85.
(At Council's request, a study analyzing fast food restaurants was prepared by the
Planning Department and considered at the 1/8/85 meeting; based on information in
that report, Council took action to initiate an amendment to the text of the General
Plan to add policies pertaining to the development of fast food restaurants in certain
geographic areas of the City; in addition, Council directed staff to initiate a Code
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Amendment to Title 18, Zoning, to add regulations for fast food restaurants. Both of
these items were considered by the Planning Commission at Public Hearings on
3/4/85. The two items are companion cases; however, action on either item is not
dependent on action on the other. Planning Com mission recom mended approval of
both items.) The City Clerk reported Certificates of Publication for both hearings
were on file. Director of Planning Post recommended that Council approve the
Planning Com mission's recommendations of approval for both items and certify
Negative Declarations for both. No one was present to speak to either item. Moved
by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearings be closed and Planning
Com mission and staff recommendations be approved. Discussion regarding what
constituted a fast food restaurant. Consensus that the definitions proposed for Code
amendment were sufficient to prevent a restaurant such as Bob's Big Boy from being
considered "fast food." Councilman Dalla said he would have to abstain on item #1
of the geographic areas within the General Plan amendment, GP-6-85, as it is close
to his residence (Plaza Boulevard from National City Boulevard to Highland) Vice
MayorVanDeventer said he would abstain from #6 under the geographical area (South
side of 18th Street between National City Boulevard and Highland Avenue). Motion
and second withdrawn. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the public hearing
on the Genera) Plan Amendment be closed, Planning Com mission and staff
recommendations be approved with the exception of items #1 and #6 of the six
geographic areas and that items #1 and #6 be voted on separately.
CRYSTAL ROGERS, 3845 Bonita Mesa Rd., was present and asked what the
geographic areas were. Director of Planning Post read the six areas (1. Plaza Blvd.
from National City Blvd. to Highland Ave., 2. Eighth Street from Highland Ave.
Highway 805, 3. Sweetwater Road from the golf course to Plaza Bonita Shopping
Center, 4. East side of "G" Ave. between Second and Seventh Sts., 5. West side of
"1" Ave. between Fifth and Eighth Sts., and 6. South side of Eighteenth St. between
National City Blvd. and Highland Ave.) Motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit:
Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan. Moved by Cooper,
seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of geographic area #1. Failed, by the following
vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan. Abstaining:
Dalla. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, in favor of geographic area #6. Failed,
by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla. Nays: Waters, Morgan.
Abstaining: VanDeventer. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the public
hearing on Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) be closed and the Planning Commission
and staff recommendations be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit:
Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan.
The PUBLIC HEARING on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/CHANGE OF ZONE to
establish an OS (Open Space) classification on approxim ately 46 acres of property
located north of the centerline of the future SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD
CONTROL CHANNEL AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 805 known as the LOWER
SWEETWATER REORGANIZATION, Case File No. GP-4-85/ZC-2-85 was held at this
time. (On 1/8/85 the City of Chula Vista, LAFCO designated conducting authority
for the annexation, approved the Lower Sweetwater Reorganization, which includes
approximately 46 acres of territory now officially annexed to National City. This
area is not included in the N.C. General Plan . The purpose of this amendment is to
establish a category on the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map. ...Staff is of the
opinion that application of the OS (Open Space) classification...is appropriate since the
property in question is owned by State and County agencies and has no development
potential because it is within freeway rights —of —way or flood designations. A portion
of the area is within the County's Sweetwater Regional Park boundary; the OS
designation would permit the development of parks and associated open space,
recreation, picnic areas and trails.) The City Clerk reported the Certificate of
Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Director of Planning Post reported
the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change and certification of the Negative Declaration. No one was
present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the public
hearing be closed and the recommendations of Planning Commission and staff be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
The PUBLIC HEARING on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE from
CL (Commercial Limited) to RS-2 (Residential Single Family, Small Lot) on .38 acres
located at the northwestr corner of Harbison Ave. and Division St., GP-3-85/ZC—I-85
(City —initiated), was held at this time. (Although the property is presently classified
as CL (Limited Commercial), the surrounding area is predominantly single family
residential. The subject property has been vacant for many years. Staff is of the
opinion that the present commercial zoning on the site is incompatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and that a reclassification to RS-2 would
be appropriate. The subject property consists of 16,995 square feet and is presently
divided into two parcels. There is sufficient frontage to warrant a lot split with two
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parcels fronting on Harbison and one lot fronting on Division for the development of
three single family homes.) Director of Planning Post reported both staff and
Planning Commission recommend that Council approve the General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change and certify the Negative Declaration. GEORGE CONRADY,
Spring Valley, owner of subject property, was present and spoke in favor of GP-3-
85/ZC-1-85. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be
closed and Planning Commission and staff recommendations be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
(CONSENT RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions Nos. 14,606 through 14,610.) Moved by
VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the consent calendar. Mayor Morgan
requested Resolutions Nos. 14,606, 14,607 and 14,609 be pulled. Amended motion:
Adoption of Resolutions Nos. 14,608 and 14,610. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,606, "ESTABLISHMENT OF SALARY RANGE FOR NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS TRAINEE AND EQUIPMENT SERVICE
TRAINEE." Mayor Morgan asked how many we will hire and what positions they will
have. Richard Schulman, Asst. to the City Mgr./Personnel replied these are jobs
already in the budget. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,606
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,607, "RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PCC CENTER
STRIP ALLEYS, SPEC. NO. 965." Mayor Morgan inquired if this includes all the
alleys in the City needing this work. City Engineer Stafford said he would check and
make sure. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,607 be
adopted. Councilman Waters asked what percentage of the alleys are completed.
City Engineer Stafford said he really didn't know. Councilman Cooper said a few
months ago Mr. Stafford advised Council he was doing a study of streets on the
computer. Mr. Stafford replied that was just the streets, not the alleys; we now
have the capability to survey the alleys. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,608, "RESOLUITON APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL
AGREEMENT; REQUEST TO BUILD RETAINING WALL IN PUBLIC RIGHT—OF—WAY,
1107 East 23 St.." (See consent calendar motion above.)
Resolution No. 14,609, "RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE
ALLEY AND STREETS LYING BETWEEN 18TH AND 22ND STREETS AND BETWEEN
WILSON AVENUE AND THE MTDB RIGHT—OF—WAY ADJACENT TO FREEWAY 5."
Director of Planning Post said the alley in question would revert to the City of
National City; the applicant stated that was not correct,_ it would go to the
applicant; he (Mr. Post) was not sure as he was not present at the Planning
Commission meeting where it was considered; the land was purchased from MTDB
some years ago; the closing would create a 10' alley. Moved by Cooper, seconded by
VanDeventer, it be set for public hearing.* Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan said he wanted Resolution No. 14,610 to reflect that he abstained from
voting on item b. (See consent calendar motion above.) Moved by Cooper, seconded
by VanDeventer, Item b of Resolution No. 14,610 be reconsidered. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 14,610, Item b, "1 -TINul INSTALLATIONA OF "RIGHT TURN
ONLY" SIGN ON HOOVER AVENUE AT 8TH STREET." Moved by Waters, seconded
by VanDeventer, Item b of Resolution 14,610 be approved. Carried, by the following
vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining:
Morgan.
Mayor Morgan called a three minute recess at 8:04 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:07
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent:
None.
*(There was no motion to adopt Resolution No. 14,609. The holding of a hearing is
part of said Resolution, but there are other elements of the Resolution such as
reserving easements for the benefit of the City, the utility companies, MTDB, along
with rights of ingress and egress, etc.)
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING)
Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only.
Carried by unanimous vote.
"Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code, regarding penalties for
Criminal Violations." The title was read. City Attorney Eiser explained the need for
the changes to increase penalties was occasioned by increases in the the State Code.
"Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1795 and Section 11.16.010 (Speed Zones
Designated) of the National City Municipal Code establishing speed zones on various
City Streets." The title was read.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 1852, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF ORDINANCE NO.
1489 PERTAINING TO NATIONAL 'CITY'S SEWER LATERAL POLICY." Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1852 be adopted. Discussion.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, the ordinance be amended to require residents
to make only one phone call to a licensed plumber. Discussion. Amendment failed,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Waters, Morgan. Nays: Cooper, Dalla,
VanDeventer. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla,
Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters.
NEW BUSINESS
The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 42,
dated April 16, 1985, in the amount of ;77,398.38 (Warrants Nos. 87375 through
87497) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid
and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla,
VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan.
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION for OFF -SALE GENERAL LICENSE of YACOUB BAZZ1, dba COZINE'S
GROCERY, 402 Civic Center Drive, was presented. (License was won in a priority
drawing based upon population increases in San Diego County; license was previously
held in San Francisco County. Police, Planning and Building Depts. state there are
no grounds for objection.) Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of
this license. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer,
Waters. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Morgan.
APPLICATION for PERSON TRANSFER of ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE of
DANNY Rand DELIA V. RAMOS, dba DANNY & DELIS FINE CUISINE, 939 Harbison
Avenue was presented. (Police, Planning and Building Depts. state there are no
grounds for objection.) Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this
license. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer,
Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from JIM AHERN COMPANY, Realtors, dated April 8, 1985, proposing a new
POLICE FACILITY, built to City plans and specifications, and leased to the City:
location - 520 E. 8 St., present site of San Diego Hebrew Day School; improvements
and construction allowance - landlord to bear direct and interim costs of constructing
the improvements up to and including a total cost of $4,000,000, etc.; lease term: 25
years plus two five year options or such other term as is mutually agreeable; basic
rental amount - $750,000 per year with cost of living adjustm ent each year, etc. was
presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be referred to the
Committee for location of new police department. Carried by unanimous vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-85, "approving ZONE VARIANCE to allow
installation of two WALL SIGNS each exceeding 25 sq. 1ft. in area on building walls
that do not face a street at 1645 Plaza Boulevard (QUALITY INN MOTEL), Z-4-85,
applicant - Stanford Co.," was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Cooper, in favor (of Z-4-85). Director of Planning Post said the signs do not comply
with Code, which is why the variance was requested. Discussion re whether or not
adjoining residents would be affected, if the variance could be terminated if the signs
proved to be annoying, if Council could set a time for the signs to be turned off.
City Attorney Eiser said time limits could be set; and asked if Council wished to set
the matter for public hearing. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the motion be
amended to include the matter be set for public hearing. Further discussion. City
Attorney Eiser said there was extensive discussion at the Planning Commission hearing
and a the resolution contains a condition: "...signs shall not be offensive to
neighbors...permit shall be subject to revocation ...if it is found by the Director of
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Planning that the lighting of these signs becomes offensive to abutting property
owners or incompatible with the adjacent residential area." Further discussion. City
Attorney Eiser said Council could instruct the Director of Planning to work with the
applicant. Councilman Waters said if the signs could be set by timer to go off at
10:00 p.m., he would withdraw his amendment to the motion. Motion and second to
amend withdrawn. Mayor Morgan said he would abstain because of the proximity to
Jimmy's. Motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer,
Waters. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Morgan.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-85, "approving application for PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow construction of a DUPLEX at 1610 Palm Avenue,"
was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Planning
Commission resolution. . Carried by unanimous vote.
The Finance Director's REPORT OF EXAMINATION OF THE SPECIAL GAS TAX
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (State Controller's audit of this fund finds the
program for FY 83-84 were expended and accounted for in conformance with the
California Constitution and the Streets and Highways Code) was presented. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
The Finance Director's CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORTS as of March 31,1985, was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Mc Cabe reported he has been meeting with the School District
regarding joint use of some property by the Police Department; Gary Smith,
Superintendent, National School District, plans to take some members of the school
board, the City Manager, Vice Mayor VanDeventer and the Mayor to Orange County
to see an existing joint use there. Mayor Morgan suggested Councilman Waters go in
his place.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney's memo dated April 18, 1985, regarding Council's inquiry on sewer
hook—up to property outside City limits and recommending that if Council determines
that it is appropriate to provide such service, the affected property owner first be
required to enter into an agreement with the City agreeing not to oppose annexation
to the City and to abide by the provisions of the Municipal Code pertaining to sewer
services was presented. Mayor Morgan said the lady wants to annex; he thought the
Director of Public Works would go up there. Discussion re the County having given
them thirty days to hook up to sewer and the possibility of the annexation (2204 and
2206 East 24 Street). Councilman Dalla said she has applied to LAFCO for
annexation. The City Attorney advised that for the interim period there should be an
agreem ent.
OTHER STAFF
No report.
MAYOR
Mayor Morgan reported the San Diego County Special Olympics requested the City
advertise in their program for the Greater Meet May 31 through June 2, 1985.Moved
by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, $250 be given for this purpose. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan referred to a septic tank on Fourth Street which was pumped out by
City crew, saying that would last for about seven days and asked if City crew would
go out again. The City Attorney advised Council the Director of Building and Safety
issued a NOTICE AND ORDER today, additionally other objections were discussed
with the Health Officer.
Mayor Morgan inquired about the sewer overflow at Ninth and Edgerton, asking
specifically if the Director of Public Works knew if it had been settled. The
Director of Public Works replied it is now in the hands of Risk Management and/or
Finance. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, staff go out there and give them
direction. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan had the City Clerk read his letter dated April 23, 1985, addressed to
the City Council, Re: Civil Service Hearing: Ed Donnelly into the record.
"Two questions cam e to mind when I attended subject Civil Service hearing for
Ed Donnelly:
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"1.
Was it proper for the Personnel Officer to sit in on executive
sessions while the Civil Service was deliberating an employee's
grievance?
"2. And if this is an accepted and proper procedure, why was there
not also a representative from the MEA to provide 'support' for
the grieved individual?
"Had you attended the hearing, you would have found It to be' an eye—opener,
indeed. Never in my life have 1 ever heard weaker charges being brought against
an individual. 1 trust that you will obtain and read the transcript of the entire
hearing and see for yourself. This hearing just served to confirm my previous
contentions that now more than ever before, employees need to look to the
outside for legal assistance to protect their rights, because they certainly aren't
going to get it here as it stands today.
"Mr. Donnelly is to be congratulated for having the courage of his convictions to
stand up for his rights„ and protest such unfair and unjustified allegations.
"I think it is time for the City Council to have a little chat with the four city
employees who handled this case. Signed, Kile Morgan, Mayor."
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Dalla requested a two minute recess at the completion of the agenda.
Councilman Dalla said he did not think it was appropriate for any of the Council to
discuss the Civil Service hearing, the person had the benefit of an attorney; before
passing judgment on the Civil Service Commission Council should consider the manner
in which Council meetings are conducted. Assistant to the City Manager/Personnel,
Richard Schulman said the members of the Civil Service Com mission, prior to the
hearing, approved the procedures to be followed and those procedures were part of
the minutes of the last CSC meeting; the Personnel Officer was not present at the
deliberations as an advocate, but was there the same as the City Attorney; the
participant was made aware he could have anyone he wanted represent him.
Councilman Waters said the Civil Service Com mission is not sacred; Council can
comment on any of them anytime; he did not want anyone to get the idea the Mayor
has no right to speak about them.
Councilman Waters said he received a letter regarding the opening of bids and asked
if it would be handled exclusively by the Engineer. The City Manager advised him
this was so.
Councilman Cooper said the second opening to the Bay will be coming sooner than we
think and Council should consider it during the Budget sessions.
Mayor Morgan called a two minute recess at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:02
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council m embers present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent:
None.
Councilman Dalla made a presentation on the condition of various sidewalks, curbs
and gutters throughout the City, using colored slides to illustrate. Councilman Dalla
said National City is the second oldest City in the County; one of the liabilities of
being an old city is the condition of the infrastructure; despite provisions of the
Government Code which hold the property owners responsible, many property owners
are not in position to do anything; the City initiated a program of installing curbs,
gutters and sidewalks.; these improvements help the neighborhoods and the City; he
understood the program was going to be continued and that is good because of the
many people who are not in position to maintain. Mr. Dalla showed some slides,
before and after shots of some of the areas where these improvements were made.
Mr. Dalla continued, saying for many people these improvements were the first
indication of the City's interest, the on —going program should be augmented by an
additional program with 50-50 participation of property owner and City. Mr. Dalla
showed slides taken in the vicinity of Fourth and "L" and said some
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owners had taken care of the maintenance; what is needed Is a program for areas
that will never be improved unless the City does it. Mr.Dalla showed a slide of
Harbison Avenue going south towards Eighth Street and said the street is being
overlaid in this current budget but there will be no sidewalks. Vice Mayor
VanDeventer said that is a waste; the street should not be overlaid until curbs and
gutters go in. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, we put in curbs and gutters
on Harbison from Sixth to Eighth. City Engineer Stafford said that could be added in
when the work is being done. Councilman Dalla said he did not think we would be
seeing many 1911 Act improvements; this (pointing to the slide) is a major way to
school; curbs and gutters would not provide a walkway. Mr. Dalla continued showing
slides of areas needing curbs and gutters. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Cooper, a survey be made of the entire City showing where curbs are missing or in
need cf repair. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Dalla said there is a program where
the City will pay the cost, a program where the City will participate with the
property owners, but there is no program for those areas where nothing will ever be
done unless the City does it. Mayor Morgan said maybe we should create it.
Councilman Dalla showed additional slides and cited as areas needing improvement:
Fifteeenth• between "I" and "J ", Division and Palm, and the entrance to the City at
805 and Plaza where we could put some decorative cement or greenery in the
islands —this is a real opportunity to create that positive first impression. Councilman
Dalla recommended the City: develop an on —going neighborhood rehabilitation program,
especially in those neighborhoods with high pedestrian traffic; survey neighborhoods,
targetting various neighborhoods for high priority need of curb, gutter and sidewalk;
maintain existing improvements; and the possible improvement of the entrance to the
City at Plaza and 805. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred
to the Budget Com mittee. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said this could
be done in one or two years with 50-50 participation.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., May 7,
1985. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:20 p.m.
CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of May 7,
1985.
Corrections No corre ons
MAY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA