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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 17, 1984
The adjourned 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: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell,
McCabe, Sr. Civil Engineer Pachon, Post, Asst. City Attorney Wood.
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. Ken Nichols, Southport
Christian Center.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting
of March 27, 1984, the adjourned meeting of March 27, 1984 and the
regular meeting of April 3, 1984 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan spoke of Councilman Camacho's sixteen years of service to
the City; he helped build the City up, including the Mile of Cars, Plaza
Bonita, Town and Country, Morgan Towers and Heritage Square; the City is
in the best financial condition of any City in the State of California;
Mr. Camacho's energies have gone to the betterment of National City; it
has been a great pleasure to serve with him. Mayor Morgan presented
Councilman Camacho with a plaque in appreciation for the good work he has
done for the people of National City.
Councilman Waters said it has been a great pleasure serving with Mr.
Camacho all these years; Mr. Camacho has always had the people of
National City at heart and has worked hard for them.
Councilman Van Deventer said Mr. Camacho was the driving force in
getting him (Councilman Van Deventer) on the City Council; they have had
a fine relationship for 6 years; he will be missed.
Vice Mayor Dalla said he agreed with everything that has been said and
would add that Mr. Camacho has attended 850 meetings and cast
approximately 21,000 votes; the City is a better place for Mr. Camacho
having served and he (Vice Mayor Dalla) is a better person for having
served with him.
Councilman Camacho congratulated Mr. Cooper on his election and
Councilman Van Deventer on his re-election. Mr. Camacho continued, he
is flattered by the things his friends said, and the feeling is mutual;
the City's interests are in their hearts as well; he wanted to thank the
people of National City for allowing him to serve; it has been a good
experience for him.
BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, April 10, 1984
The City Clerk presented the Certificate of the Official Canvass of
Ballots of the April 10, 1984 General Municipal Election.
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolution be presented by
title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 14,289, "RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON APRIL 10, 1984, DECLARING THE
RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF LAW."
(WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the
City of National City, California, on Tuesday, April 10, 1984, as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was duly and
regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law;
that voting precincts were properly established; that
election officers were appointed and that in all respects
the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast,
received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in
time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the
Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of
elections in cities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 14,284, adopted
March 27, 1984, the City Clerk of the City canvassed the
returns of the election and has certified the results to this
City Council, the results are received, attached and made a
part hereof as "Exhibit A".
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE
AND ORDER as follows:
SECTION 1. That the whole number of votes cast
in the City except absent voter ballots was 3,208.
That the whole number of absent voters ballots
cast in the City was 134, making a total of 3,342 votes
cast in the City.
SECTION 2. That the names of persons voted for
at the election for Member of the City Council of the City
are as follows:
RICHARD O. KNUTSON
MARION F. COOPER
FRED PRUITT
JAMES L. LADD
JESS E. VAN DEVENTER
RAYMOND R. DUKE
That the names of the persons voted for at the
election for City Clerk of the City are as follows:
IONE CAMPBELL
That the names of the persons voted for at the
election for City Treasurer of the City are as follows:
DELBERT REDDING
SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each
precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of
such persons above named for the respective offices for which
the persons were candidates as listed in Exhibit "A"
attached.
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SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and
determine that:
JESS E. VAN DEVENTER was elected as Member of the
City Council of the City for the full term of four years;
MARION F. COOPER was elected as Member of the City
Council of the City for the full term of four years;
IONE CAMPBELL was elected as City Clerk of the City
for the full term of four years; and
DELBERT REDDING was elected as City Treasurer of
the City for the full term of four years.
SECTION S. The City Clerk shall enter on the records
of the City Council of the City, a statement of the result of
the election, showing:
(1) The whole number of votes cast in the City;
(2) The names of the persons voted for;
(3) For what office each person was voted for; and
(4) The number of votes given at each precinct to
each person.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1984.
(s) KILE MORGAN
MAYOR
attest:(s) IONE CAMPBELL
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit "A"
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OFFICIAL RESULTS
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Tuesday, April 10, 1984
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Precinct
CITY COUNCIL
Clerk
Treas
Total
Votedts
Knutsor
Cooper
Pruitt
Ladd
V'Dvntr
Duke
Campbell
Redding
51560
31
57
32
14
53
26
94
89
121
51580
72
91
48
43
112
24
160
158
211
51590
48
81
53
25
93
28
136
115
181
51600
78
59
78
35
116
18
168
158
215
51620
65
82
79
25
121
14
163
163
208
51650
81
88
82
32
119
20
172
162
230
51660
56
32
42
42
64
16
97
98
137
r- 51670
41
52
85
40
85
20
133
132
180
1.
51710
115
101
65
65
133
17
207
193
265
51720
37
40
50
26
54
15
86
87
152
51740
38
56
1 61
21
78
10
117
111
140
51760
76
61
36
46
110
28
139
135
203
51780
39
49
34
33
76
24
112
104
137
51800 1
75
76
43
52
107
9
161
151
196
51820
63
67
48
37
89
9
133
132
168
51830
52
77
99
48
125
35
176
164
237
51860
31
41
25
17
62
12
78
75
107
51880
38
19
18
20
34
8
62
58
71
51881
14
24
6
10
37
3
40
39
49
Abs.Ba1.
46
48
37
30
69
16
118
106
134
TOTAL
1,096
1,201
1,019
661
1,737
352
2,552
2,430
3,342
I, Ione Campbell, City Clerk of the City of National City, do hereby cartiy'thot I have
conducted the official canvass of the returns from the General Municipal. Election held on
April 10, 1984, and that the above shows the total number of .ballots cLst,' and -the total
number of votes cast for each candidate. 'c'
Witness my hand and official seal this 12th day of April, ti:. /
Ione Campbell, City Cler of the
City of National`City, California
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Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,289 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(Item 19) DON CARSON, Coca Cola Bottling Co., was present and presented
the Official Olympic Flag to Mayor Morgan, saying National City is like
the Olympic Games; people of all races and creeds working and playing
together.
The Honorable Tom Hamilton, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, San
Diego County, was present and administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmen Jess Van Deventer and Marion Cooper, City Clerk Ione
Campbell and City Treasurer Delbert Redding. Following the
administration of oath, the newly elected officials introduced their
families who were present in the audience.
Mayor Morgan called a recess at 7:18 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None.
Councilman Cooper said he would like to thank the people who supported
him and voted for him; he is ready to go to work. Councilman Cooper
commended Mr. Camacho, saying he has worked with him for about 20 years
and there is not a finer person in the City.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor's recommended appointment of George H. Waters as Vice Mayor
was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of
the Mayor's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining:
Waters.
Vice Mayor Waters said he had listened to the Mayor (when he spoke of
the accomplishments over the past sixteen years) very closely and this
kind of blends in with what he said; he (Vice Mayor Waters) had been
here for 18 years --for roughly 18 years he had been around City Hall in
one position or another; in that time, the record will show more 4-1
votes against his ideas --the ones he brought up; it will also show
months later, or years later, those same ideas were brought up by the
Mayor, but he was interested in and kept working for the betterment of
the City; it did not affect his ego as long as it got done; that is what
counts. Mr. Waters continued, the Mayor sent out a brochure and accused
our City Manager of spending or approving projects on his own and
embarassed him throughout the City; most people know that Council
approved the City budget and all expenditures and bids are approved
every week by the Council; and our records show this; the Council had no
choice but to respond to the people (and each member spent $400 of his
own money) to show that the Mayor was misleading the public; several
items in his brochure were misleading; but his (Mayor) last report was
100% untrue; this made the Council act. Mr. Waters said several times
over the last two months, in front of our secretaries, he proposed to
the Mayor "Let's go back to work." and he would reply "I want to fight
some more."; he (Vice Mayor Waters) reported he said to the Mayor "You
voiced your opinion and we voiced ours; let the people decide in time,
but do not spoil the 18 years of hard work we all were involved in."
Then the Mayor informed the public "It's either them or me." Public
reaction reported to Mr. Waters was "it's easier to get rid of one than
four." Mr. Waters said the Mayor also mentioned we (Council) ganged up
on him, but/ly ganged up on him was the truth; and as he told the
Mayor, he (Waters) cannot compromise the truth; and what he meant by
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that; he was willing to come over and work with him, but he couldn't in
this case; the outcome of the election should advise the Mayor exactly
what he (tasters) mentioned would happen several months ago; if the Mayor
and Mr. Knutson had been truthful with the public, Mr. Knutson would be
here tonight because of his past experience. Mr. Waters said five
candidates, four members of the Council, and staff agreed on what has
taken place; yet this week the Mayor indicated he still is going to
fight; the public sent their message and indicated the Council is
correct; so any more fighting, the Mayor can do it on his own, in his
own office and if he cannot get back to work, the Council will have to
take action to support the people's wishes.
Mayor Morgan presented Councilman Dalla with a plaque in appreciation
of a fine job done as Vice Mayor this past year.
The Mayor's proposed appointment of Ronald J. Detzer to the Planning
Commission was presented. Moved by Morgan, in favor of this appointment.
Motion died for lack of second.
PROCLAMATION
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
The Mayor's proposed Proclamation declaring the week of May 6-12, 1984
as "SWEETWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL VOLUNTEER WEEK" was presented. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this Proclamation.
Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CHANCELLOR MURRAY COOK, National University, was present and asked
permission to speak under Item 20.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Resolutions be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,290, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PERSONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,290
be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,291, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL
CITY GENERAL PLAN." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer,
Resolution No. 14,291 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,292, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT
EASEMENT FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT STANDARD (FEDCO INCORPORATED)."
Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,292 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,293, "RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR OVERLAY OF
EXISTING PAVEMENT ON 9TH STREET EAST OF 'R' AVENUE (Engineering
Specification No. 944)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla,
Resolution No. 14,293 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 14,294, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING LIMITED TIME (2 HOUR)
PARKING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF 7TH STREET, 9TH STREET AND PLAZA
BOULEVARD, ALL FROM ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO 'A' AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING
LIMITED TIME (4 HOUR) PARKING ON SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, ALL
WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Waters, Resolution No. 14,294 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 14,295, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE ON -STREET HANDI-
CAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 125 E. 17TH STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14t295 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,296, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 'D'
AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH AND 16TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PARKS AND RECREATION TO EXECUTE A REPAIR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY LION'S CLUB." Moved by
Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,296 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS
The Asst. to the City Manager/Personnel's report on FINDINGS AND
DECISION of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION in the APPEAL of DENNIS
GARRITY (Effective February 17, 1984, Firefighter Dennis Garrity was
terminated for cause by the appointing authority, Fire Chief Kimble;
after three evenings of hearings at which Mr. Garrity was represented by
attorney, the Commission unanimously voted that both charges were
appropriate and that the disciplinary action should be sustained; the
findings and decision of the Commission were set forth in writing and
mailed to Mr. Garrity and other concerned parties on March 30, 1984;
staff recommends Council approve the action of the appointing authority)
was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the action of
the appointing authority be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 40, dated April 3, 1984, in the amount of
$92,400.04 (Warrants Nos. 83300 through 83355 [voided 83300]),
RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 41, dated April 10, 1984, in the
amount of $299,093.48 (Warrants Nos. 83356 through 83446), and
CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending March 31, 1984, in the
amount of $262,561.89 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla,
the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays:
None.
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's report on AUDITING SERVICES for
the FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1984 (Auditing services proposal
submitted by Diehl, Evans and Co., Certified Public Accountants, for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1984; examination will be made according to
general accepted auditing standards, services to be performed not to
exceed $6,900; staff recommends auditing proposal be accepted and
approved) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters,
this be accepted and approved. Mayor Morgan inquired if the pool is
costing more without having a staff member on board full time, and
requested the City Manager figure out the cost when we had this staff
member, and the cost after he left. City Manager McCabe said it was
difficult to provide this information; Mr. Speck left about 1976; prior
to that time, there are some budget documents giving standard wage rates
and some of the supporting information; the records we have with regard
to problems he had and repairs he made are very sketchy. Discussion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Thomas Shorter (Reverend), arising from an
incident on January 11, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on
April 6, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla,
this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Kenneth L. Powell, arising from an incident on
February 11, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on March 30, 1984 was
presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this claim be
denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY of S & A Investment Co., Ernest Stanley and
Richard Allen, resulting from a cross -complaint (third amended) in the
matter of Bay National Properties, Plaintiffs, vs McMillin Construction
Co., Inc., Doe I, Doe II and Doe III, Defendents, McMillin Development,
Inc., a California Corporation, Vonnie L. McMillin, and Macey L.
McMillin, Cross Complainants, vs Inter -City Soils, Inc., R. E. Hazard
Co., Inc., Standmark, Inc., S & A, Case No. 475093, Superior Court, filed
with the City Clerk on April 4, 1984 was presented. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this claim be denied and referred to
the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
The application for ON -SALE BEER LICENSE, TYPE 40, PERSON TRANSFER of
Carl R. McCoy, dba CARL MC COY'S BAR & GRILL, 831 E. 8th St. (Planning
and Building Departments state no objections; the Police Dept. recommends
this license be protested based upon the fact that issuance of this
license would tend to create a law enforcement problem, based on the
following: 1. Applicant previously operated a bar at 2984 Main St.,
San Diego [The Hitching Post]; bar had a Type 42 Beer and Wine License;
2. For several years applicant purposefully, and with specific intent,
provided nude entertainment in his premises in violation of ABC Rule
143.31(c); these repeated and purposeful violations required hundreds of
hours of investigation and enforcement by public agencies; applicant was
repeatedly cited for the violations but continued the illegal acts;
3. Four accusations were finally filed against the applicant and his
license was revoked on September 4, 1980; 4. Applicant has demonstrated
a willingness to totally disregard State Laws regulating his business;
if he were granted an ABC license and allowed to operate a bar in this
City, he could, at his own discretion, decide to purposefully violate
the same State Laws and City Ordinances regulating his business, and
therefore, create a public safety problem; it would take hundreds of
hours of investigation to revoke his license again) was presented.
Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this license be
protested on the basis of the Police Chief's recommendation and the CUP
procedure (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote.
The request of the NATIONAL CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE to serve
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (The National City American Little League has
requested the use of the Kimball Community Bldg. to hold its annual fund
raising dance on May 19, 1984, approximately 150 adults expected to
attend; the Little League is requesting City Council authorizatin to
serve alcoholic beverages at this dance; City rental policy requires
that the following be done when alcoholic beverages are to be served:
1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from ABC, a copy to be filed
with Public Works prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance
[personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a
single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences], naming the
City as co-insured shall be submitted; 3. Security arrangements shall
be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recommends this request be
approved subject to the three requirements mentioned above) was
presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this
request. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla,
Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
The Purchasing Agent's report on DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK, 1955
Seagraves Pumper (Fire Vehicle was declared surplus in May, 1982; due to
the specialized resale market to which it appeals, the vehicle's
potential value as an operating unit, and research regarding sale
prices of similar trucks, an informal minimum bid of $8,000 was placed
on the vehicle at the last San Diego City County Joint Public Agency
Auction in November, 1983; for a variety of reasons, the high offer was
only $3,800; therefore the rig was withdrawn from the sale; since then,
higher offers have been made by interested individuals and there has
always been some discussion about donating the vehicle to a deserving
agency or sister city; tests have been conducted by the Fire Dept.
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which verify the operational condition of the pump and confirms its
value for fire prevention; another San Diego City County Joint Public
Agency Auction is being held on Saturday, April 28, 1984; with 5-10
service vehicles from five other public agencies, the auctioneer has
done extensive advertising in fire service trade publications and to
other agencies; this auction affords the City its best opportunity to
dispose of this vehicle; to avoid any additional expense in advertising
and staff hours by placing a minimum price, staff requests authorization
to dispose without a minimum bid) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Waters, this vehicle be authorized for sale with no minimum.
Discussion. Mayor Morgan said there is a City around Los Angeles that
was considering paying $15,000 for this vehicle and inquired what
happened. City Manager McCabe said we wrote them with our price and
they were not able to meet the price; it was estimated at the time the
vehicle would sell for $12-15,000; he can call them and indicate it is
available at a lesser price. Further discussion. Purchasing Agent
Levens said at the time this vehicle was placed for auction, she
contacted the people from the Hermosa Beach Sister Cities Assoc. and
indicated that our minimum bid at that time would be approximately
$8,000, which was lower than the $12-15,000 we had originally
anticipated; the gentleman she talked to indicated he would not be able
to get the funds; she has tried to contact him since that time to see if
he still has any interest, but has not gotten answers to her calls; she
will notify him that the vehicle is still for sale. Further discussion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Presentation of Official Olympic Flag to the City of National City by
the Coca Cola Bottling Company. See Page 119, Para. 2.
OTHER BUSINESS
The request of NATIONAL UNIVERSITY to locate DIRECTIONAL SIGNS within
the public right-of-way at various locations throughout the City
(National University is requesting permission to locate 6 directional
signs within the public right-of-way at various locations throughout
the City to direct traffic to their Euclid and Division campus; they are
proposing two different size signs: three signs will measure 14" wide
by 36" in length, and three signs will measure 16" wide x 72" in length;
the 14" x 36" signs will be center mounted on a 2" pole embedded in
concrete; the 16" x 72" signs will be mounted on two 4" by 6" poles
embedded in concrete; all signs will be mounted at least 7' above
adjacent ground level [minimum dimension between grade and bottom of
sign]; the City Engineer, based on CalTrans decision to disallow
installation of freeway directional signs for National University,
recommended that the City deny this request; the Public Works Director
recommended relocation of two signs, if approved, and omission of the
one sign proposed at Plaza Blvd. and Hoover Ave.; on April 2, 1984, the
Planning Commission considered this proposal in detail and determined
that the approval of the installation of these signs could start a
precedent that would not be in the City's best interest; staff concurs
with the Planning Commission's denial) was presented. MURRAY COOK,
Chancellor, National University, was present and said National University
enrolls 500-700 students every month; many people have difficulty
finding the campus at night, and they would like to provide directional
signs. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, these signs be approved. Motion
died for lack of second. Mr. Cook answered Council's questions.
Director, Public Works Williams was present and said he objects to the
sign at Osborn at Division because it would block a Stop sign; it would
have to be relocated 50-75' South; he also objects to the one at Plaza
and Hoover; at that point, Plaza is one way East and only half of the
street is used; the Western portion of that street is blocked off; you
cannot go West on Plaza past Hoover; traffic Southbound on Hoover has to
stop for the traffic to come through on Plaza, and if the sign were
placed in that location, it would be impossible to see down Plaza to see
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cars coming off the freeway; they have had problems with the barri-
cade out there. Further discussion. Discussion re working with Mr.
Cook and decreasing the number of signs to 2 or 3, and the size of
the signs, possibly using signs similar to those used by the Mile of
Cars. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, this be laid over one
week, and the Planning Director, City Engineer and Director, Public
Works work with Mr. Cook and come to some kind of agreement.
Discussion. GEORGE WEBSTER, National City Chamber of Commerce, was
present and said the Chamber Board goes on record in support of
National University; they are a valuable asset. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION
Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-84, APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to ALLOW CONSTRUCTION of an 8,500 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING to be used for AUTO SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIR at the NE
corner of 22nd St. and Roosevelt Ave., PD.-3-84 (...involves the
construction of a single story, 8,500 sq. ft. masonry building that
will be divided into two equal areas to house two separate businesses
on a parcel of land containing 18,750 sq. ft. [ a corner lot
measuring 125' x 150'];project site is presently vacant and
unimproved; the northerly one-half of the building [4,250 sq. ft.]
will be leased for automobile service and repair; the southerly one-
half [4,250 sq. ft.] will be retained by the owner/applicant and used
for automobile wholesale and display; applicant presently ohms and
operates Weathers Motors at 3001 National City Blvd.; this site is
included in lands to be redeveloped by the City's Community
Development Commission; redevelopment work is scheduled to commence
July 1, 1984; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval)
was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the
Planning Commission's recommendation. Discussion re the trash
enclosures. GARY WEATHERS, 4242 Loma Riviera Lane, was present and
said if the trash becomes a problem, he would have trash removed more
frequently than once a week. Discussion re drainage and catch
basins. Vice Mayor Waters said Mr. Weathers keeps his place cleaner
than one of the major automobile dealers we have had problems with.
Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7-84, APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE to
ALLOW the DIVISION of .35 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS, ONE OF WHICH WILL
HAVE 16 FEET OF STREET FRONTAGE in lieu of the required 50 feet at
2940 E. 19th St., Z-19-83 (Applicant proposes to divide a .35 acre
parcel [a through lot lying between 19th and 20th Streets, East of
Granger Ave.] into two separate parcels; this lot presently has 66'
of accessible frontage on 19th St. and 16' of unaccessible frontage
on 20th St.; a new two-family dwelling exists on the northerly
portion of the property adjacent to 19th St.; proposed Parcel 1 of
this division will contain 7,084 sq. ft. with 66' of frontage on
19th St.; proposed Parcel 2 will contain 8,321 sq. ft. with only 16'
of frontage on 20th St.; a 50' x 50' portion of this property is
occupied by the Sweetwater Authority Lincoln Acres Reservoir and was
acquired many years ago through condemnation; access to the proposed
Parcel 2 will be from 19th St., via an 18' wide, 105' long driveway
easement through Parcel 1; access to Parcel 2 from 20th St. is
precluded due to topography; because of the limited access to Parcel
2, the Planning Commission conditioned the approval of this zone
variance to limit development of Parcel 2 to one single-family
dwelling; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was
presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of
the Planning Commission's recommendation subject to all stipulations
of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Planning Commission Resolution No, 6-84, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT to ALLOW a TANNING SALON IN CONJUNCTION WITH RETAIL SALE OF
CLOTHING at 1626-C Sweetwater Rd., CUP-1983-21 (Site of proposed use
is located about midway between Long's Drug Store and Safeway Market
in the South Bay Town and Country Shopping Center; the suite contains
a total floor area of about 848 sq. ft.; retail sales [casual wear
clothing] will occupy 507 sq. ft. and 166 sq. ft. will be devoted to
four individual tanning booths; California Tan provides a membership
program and has about 1,000 members with an average daily attendance
of 20 people; average stay is less than 15 minutes; in addition to
utilizing this service for tanning purposes only, the membership
contains a number of psoriasis victims that depend on the ultra
violet lights from the suntan booths to keep the psoriasis under
control; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
Planning Commission Resolution No, 9-84, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT to ALLOW FABRICATION and CONSTRUCTION of ALUMINUM BOATS at
2131 Harrison Avenue, CUP-1984-2 (Mauricio and Sons, Inc., a long
time San Diego boat building and repair company located on Shelter
Island has leased the building and adjoining yard area at 2131
Harrison Ave. for the purpose of constructing 32' aluminum fishing
boats; building contains a total floor area of about 5,750 sq. fte
and the adjoining yard area is 20,769 sq. ft.; this company will
construct about 5 vessels a year at this location and will have
between 6 and 12 employees; all fabrication and construction will be
indoors within the building; construction of aluminum boats is a
relatively clean operation when compared to the construction of steel
boats; there is no sandblasting, priming or painting; only heli-arc
welding is used; the only painting done would be the name of the
vessel by hand by a sub -contracted sign painter; staff concurs with
the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
The Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the period ending
March 31, 1984 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by
Van Deventer, this be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
The request of the NATIONAL CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION to use
KIMBALL BOWL for EASTER MORNING SUNRISE SERVICES was presented.
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager McCabe reported the swimming pool is being filled and
the equipment being tested; it should be ready for use by Monday at
the latest; the Navy pool is available as a back-up.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF
The City Clerk's report on OPENING OF SEALED BIDS for installation of
conduit and conductors for modification of traffic signal systems on
Highland Ave. at 16th, 18th and 24th Streets, Specification No.
939-A (Five bids were received: Kunert Electric - $36,000; D & H
Perry Electric - $20,000; Lekaunas Electric - $14,400; Steiny & Co. -
$19,746; Select Electric - $11,861) was presented« Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Morgan reported $62,000 is to be advanced by the Port District
for police service in the Tidelands and inquired if the City could
have the Port District pay their retirement. Discussion. Consensus
was to hold off request until the program is known to be working; a
change can be requested later.
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Mayor Morgan addressed the Chief of Police regarding the large
crowds from SE San Diego using El Toyon Park; it has become a problem
and something needs to be done; National City residents who live near
the park cannot use it and should not have to put up with the noise,
etc. Chief Hart said he is aware of the problem; he has discussed
this with Parks and Recreation staff and he does not know what to
recommend at this time. Discussion re charging admission to use the
park. Consensus was that the problem is due to the fact no park
facilities are provided by the City of San Diego for the people
residing in SE San Diego; members of the City Council should meet
with members of San Diego City Council and try to resolve this
problem.
Mayor Morgan reported people want to have an egg hunt in Sweetwater
Heights Park, but need sand, and inquired if sand was available.
Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the City
provide the sand. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan spoke of Rte. 252, saying the Labor Unions want it, the
State wants to eliminate it. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Van Deventer, the City Attorney be authorized to do anything he
can to keep the State from eliminating Rte. 252. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Waters said he heard a rumor that the City Engineer was
resigning and asked the City Manager if this was true. City Manager
McCabe replied it was true; it had just happened and notice of the
resignation would probably be on Council's desks tomorrow; Mr.
Benzing will be taking a position with another City at an increased
salary. Discussion re Council's regret at the loss and the hope that
his replacement would stay for a longer period of time.
Councilman Van Deventer spoke of 690-696 30th St. (San Diego Gas &
Electric right-of-way), saying he would like to see this referred to
the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Waters, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Councilman Van Deventer requested a $250 donation for Mr. Alvarado's
Boys' Baseball team. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the
City contribute $250 if this team has not already received $250 this
year. Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Dalla spoke of the Sweetwater High School Team's CIF
championship and suggested they explore the possibility of their
riding in the Maytime Band Review in order that they might be
recognized. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, we check into this.
Discussion re setting a precedent; the Maytime Band Review is for
bands; it could get out of hand in the future and change the "Band
Review" into a parade. Second withdrawn. Further discussion.
Outgoing City Treasurer Kerr was present and said she had talked to
the City Manager and he was going to bring up her problem on her
vacation, but failed to do it. Mrs. Kerr inquired if her request was
being denied. Moved by Morgan, payment be authorized. Motion died
for lack of second. Vice Mayor Waters said it was being studied.
Mrs. Kerr said this was supposed to be settled by April 17.
Councilman Van Deventer said he had not received all the information
he requested in order to come up with a decision; Council will contact
her when a decision is made within the next two weeks; he has some
questions he wants to ask the City Attorney before he can make a
decision. Discussion. Mrs. Kerr said she was promised a copy of the
report but did not receive it; she feels she is being discriminated
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against; after 35 years, the Commissioner of Labor will listen to
her. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, this
be put on the agenda two weeks from tonight (May 1, 1984). Carried
by unanimous vote. City Manager McCabe said Mrs. Kerr discussed this
with him; he has provided his report to her; the City Attorney
provided Council with a memo; he indicated to Mrs. Kerr that it was
available and she should get a copy of the memo if she did not
receive it; the information is to the City Council with his
recommendation and findings; Council can act on it.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned
to 7:00 p.m., April 24, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The
meeting closed at 8:37 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the
City Council on April 24, 1984. ;
Corrections
No Corrections
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