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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 04-24 CC MINBook 64 Page 128 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 24, 1984 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Post. 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. Nichols, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1984 and the adjourned meeting of April 17, 1984 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Vice Mayor Waters reported the City Attorney indicated there was a problem with the Advisory and Appeals Board. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Leonard Greaser, George Dunn and Rick Hoffman be reappointed to the Advisory and Appeals Board. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Van Deventer said he would like to propose a new City policy for appointments to City Commissions and Boards, and distributed copies to Council members, along with a proposed Application for Appointment to Boards and Commissions. Councilman Van Deventer read the proposed policy into the record (See Exhibit 'A'). Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this procedure be adopted. Discussion re advertising of Board/Commission vacancies. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Mayor's proposed appointment of Rosie Alvarado to the Planning Commission was listed on the agenda but not presented. The Mayor's proposed reappointment of Leticia Camacho, Helen Hailing, Kathleen Hjerleid, William Irons, Andres Magaoay, Daniel Murphy, William Wallace, and Cornella Warren to the Committee for Housing & Community Development was listed on the agenda, but not presented. (Item 22) "An Ordinance of the City of National City relating to the prohibition of smoking in certain public areas." Mayor Morgan said the City Attorney advised him this cannot be adopted tonight, because there have been some changes; it will have to be re -introduced; it will be back on the agenda for adoption in three weeks. Discussion. HOWARD MITCHELL (President, Californians for Non -Smokers' Rights), 714 Bon Aire Way, La Jolla, was present and said he is familiar with similar ordinances passed in other cities in the County; when he saw this Ordinance, he realized it was based on the 1976 Ordinance, and he feels continuing it for three weeks is a good idea; it is time National City took action on this. RICHARD truss was present and said he is the Personnel Director for one of the City's largest employers; when San Diego passed their Ordinance, Paradise Valley Hospital adopted the non-smoking policy; employees are allowed to smoke in two areas outside the hospital; he recommends Council take a good look at the new 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 129 Ordinance. JANET FUSS (Librarian, Paradise Valley Hospital) was present and reported on the medical aspects of smoking. DON MC NEIL, Chief of the District Attorney's South Bay Office was present and said he shares the concerns of the first speakers; the Ordinance as originally introduced was based on the 1976 San Diego Ordinance; he manages an office of 30 people and they have a similar work place provision in place which works very well; he has cooperation of both smokers and non-smokers; there are no enforcement problems. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, this be set for public hearing. Discussion. City Attorney McLean said a new summary of the Ordinance would have to be published. There was consensus the hearing be set for May 22. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called the Redevelopment Commission to order. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on a MINOR AMENDMENT to the REDEVELOPMENT PLAN for the National City Downtown Redevelopment Project, Valencia property (The purpose of this continued hearing is to further consider a minor amendment to the Redevelopment Plan by adding to the land to be acquired pursuant to the Plan, the real property located at 2868 Grove St., a single-family residence on 8,102 sq. ft. of land, Assessor's Parcel No. 563-161-46, located within the existing Redevelopment Project boundary; after the joint Community Development Commission/City Council continued hearing on this matter on March 27, Council continued this matter to allow time for the attorneys for the parties to negotiate a settlement; the Community Development Commission obtained two appraisals by independent and qualified appraisers; the higher of the two appraised values was offered to the Valencias; however, at this writing, settlement has not been reached) was held at this time. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, was present and said this is a continued public hearing on a minor amendment to the Redevelopment Plan, and this is the time to take any testimony. ABEL VALENCIA, 2868 Grove, was present, congratulated Councilmen Van Deventer and Cooper on their election, and said the City should abolish this minor amendment; they were given the opportunity to find him equal or better property, but so far, all he has gotten is a cash offer which is out of the question; he does not intend to sell; he feels the City should stay out of this situation. LOIS SANDOVAL, 2849 Grove, was present and said she lives in this area, and her property is in escrow; Thomas/O'Brien and Assoc. have been very helpful; they did all the legwork for her; they offered her a fair price for her property and she intends to sell; however, she cannot sell her property until the other parcels have been acquired; the area has deteriorated; she does not feel this development should be stopped by two families; she is in favor of this development. ROBERT L. THOMAS (Thomas/O'Brien & Assoc.) was present and distributed copies of a letter he received from Collins Development and asked that it be read into the record (See Exhibit 'B'). Mr. Thomas distributed copies of a Fiscal Impact Study to Council members. Mr. Thomas displayed a map of the area in question, saying it is a mix of old residential and commercial uses, sub -standard in nature; it is a blighted area; subject property is appropriate for commercial use; access to I-805 is adequate; this would complete the second half of the window to National City off of Sweetwater Rd. ROSS PROVENCE (Attorney for Thomas/O'Brien & Assoc.) was present and said there are only three parcels his clients do not own; if the developer is unable to acquire these three parcels, it will take the entire point of this development; it would mean a loss of 86,000 sq. ft.; they would have to allow 10' for the retaining wall at the bottom of the hill; they have had numerous negotiations with Mr. Bailey, but have been unable to reach an agreement; they have made him a fair offer; they offered an exchange; they would be willing to buy a home for him in a price range his property is worth; they would give him enough cash to put in the bank and the interest earned would pay his taxes in the future, but he didn't want that; if they cannot reach 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 130 an agreement, they would ask the City to use their redevelopment powers in order to complete the development. Mr. Provence displayed photos of the area and property in question. Discussion. Mr. Provence continued, if the Valencia parcels cannot be acquired, the wall will have to be constructed; the cost would be substantial; the decision Council makes will be permanent; it will affect the window to National City forever; the developer has negotiated in good faith; they started in October, 1983; at that time they offered Mr. Valencia $100,000 cash for one parcel; they told Mr. Valencia he could remove the house and do whatever he wanted to do with it; he said he did not want to sell; they would sell the two parcels for $500,000; in December, 1983, the Valencia family hired Michael Cowett to represent them; Mr. Cowett said he didn't think the Valencia family wanted to sell; they would prefer to participate in the venture; they worked out some figures and came up with a figure of 5-6%; if they wanted to put their property in, the developer would assume the existing debt and the Valencias would be limited partners; Mr. Cowett met with the Valencias and they turned that proposition down; the City proceeded with the appraisals; the first appraisal was $88,000 on one parcel and $45,000 on the second parcel; the second appraisal was $90,000 for the front parcel, and $70,000 for the back parcel; on March 14, they sent a written offer to the Valencias for $160,000; this offer had no contingencies; he (Mr. Provence) told Mr. Cowett he would accept a counter offer of $180,000; the Valencias were given ten days in which to respond, but they did not respond; a dinner meeting was arranged with Mrs. Valencia and Abel Valencia for April 5; Mrs. Valencia presently resides in Spring Valley and has resided there since November, 1981; she told him she did not intend to move back to National City; they discussed the price again and he told her his client was willing to pay $180,000; they discussed the hill; on January 9, prior to all of these meetings, a Quitclaim Deed was recorded where Mr. Valencia and his wife quitclaimed to his mother all their right, title and interest in the property; Mr. Valencia does not own any interest in that property. Mr. Provence distributed copies of the title report. Discussion. Mr. Provence continued, at the dinner meeting, Mrs. Valencia reiterated that her position was $500,000. Further discussion. Mr. Provence spoke of the economic impact on the City; he requested that the Community Development Commission grant their approval on the minor amendment to the Redevelopment Plan; he knows the City will deal fairly with the people concerned. MRS. VALENCIA was present and said she gives her son her faith and power because she does not have a husband, and she gives him the responsibility to handle this; she bought the property out of her hard-earned money; she is paying taxes and she does not get anything back because she does not work; she is a widow; she wanted the property for her future; she does not oppose progress, but she does oppose the City kicking her out because of a whim; she has four children at home and she is responsible for two of them. Mayor Morgan said if this property is not acquired at the business price that has been offered, when it is fenced off, it can never be sold for business. Mrs. Valencia said she is aware of that, but she wants to deal directly with the developer. Mr. Valencia asked who will own the street (Grove Way)? Would it be given to the developer? What will happen when they decide to bring in the County and the people in the County oppose? Vice Mayor Waters said Grove St. belongs to the public; in the event one person owns both sides of the street and it is not a necessity for the general public, there is a good chance the street would be closed. Mr. Valencia said Mr. Collins, the person that will probably do the architecture, Mr. Provence and Mr. O'Brien donated funds to a Council candidate. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said Council continued the hearing so the Valencias could get together with the developers and try and iron it out themselves; they did not want to go the condemnation route; he was expecting some paperwork from the Valencias. Mr. Valencia replied he requested his attorney, Mr. Cowett, to be here tonight, but he did not show up. Further discussion. Councilman Van Deventer inquired if Mr. Provence had a list of proposed 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 131 exchange properties they obtained for the Valencias to look at. Mr. Provence replied he did not have one because they did not have a price to shop for; they had a $500,000 price tag and the Valencias told them they would prefer a house in La Jolla or Bonita. Councilman Van Deventer said using the figure $180,000, could he bring back a list of presentable homes in that price range. Councilman Van Deventer inquired what the developers offered Mr. Bailey for his property. Mr. Provence replied Mr. Bailey was offered $65,000. Further discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said he feels they should go out and find a home that has two dwellings on one lot to give to Mr. Valencia on an exchange basis, and still come out with the revenue; the mother has a financial situation and needs the income. Mr. Provence said if they are willing to consider such a proposition, they will do the shopping; Mrs. Valencia's husband was a race car driver and was killed in 1976 or 1977; as a result, a lawsuit was filed against the Cajon Plaza and the Cajon Stockcar Association; in 1981 an order for distribution of proceeds in wrongful death settlement was made distributing $350,000 to the Valencias; they are not a deprived family. Councilman Van Deventer said he still cannot agree with moving someone out of their home; we should make every attempt to find them a home. Further discussion re the possible closing of Grove St. City Attorney McLean said he would need to see a title report for the street right-of-way and understand its source, whether it's actually an easement for street purposes or whether the fee was conveyed to the City. Further discussion. City Attorney McLean continued, the question is what is the value of those parcels today in the legal and physical condition that exists at the moment of acquisiticn; what is it that those property owners have to sell us; what thew have to sell is their lots; they do not have any interest in the :..';feet right-of-way to sell; we compensate them for that which they have to sell in the open market; that does not encompasz any right in the street; we, as sellers, may have something different to sell to the reuser; regardless of who owns the street, the reality of it is that we are going to extract whatever concession the City desires that is economically feasible for the developer to pay. Further discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said if Council. does condemn and pays $180,000 for the property, we have to ask $i8O,000 from the developer. Further discussion. Moved by Van Dc nter, seconded by Waters, the public hearing be continued to Mag 22, 1984, and Mr. Valencia bring in a written report. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called a recess at 8:26 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,297, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT TITLED LIGHTING CONTROLS INSTALLATION AT KIMBALL PARK AND LAS PALMAS PARK (ENG. SPEC. NO. 942)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,297 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,298, "RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS ON HIGHLAND AVENUE AT 16TH, 18TH AND 24TH STREETS (ENG. SPEC. NO. 939-A)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,298 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 132 Resolution No. 14,299, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING LIMITED TIME "2-HOUR" PARKING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF 7TH STREET FROM 'A' AVENUE TO 'C' AVENUE." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,299 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, we do a complete study of the City and see what the parking problems are and come back with some recommendations. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,300, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "2-HOUR" LIMITED TIME PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD FROM 25-FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHERLY DRIVEWAY TO THE SOUTHERLY DRIVEWAY SERVING BROWN MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN AT 3131 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,300 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,301, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "NO STOPPING ANY TIME" ZONES ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD FROM EACH OF 2 DRIVEWAYS SERVING BROWN MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN AT 3131 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO 25-FEET SOUTHERLY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14001 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 14,302, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING LIMITED TIME "2-HOUR" PARKING ON 2ND STREET FROM ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,302 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,303, "RESOLUTION ZONES ON THE WEST SIDE OF NATIONAL 100-FEET SOUTHERLY." Moved by Van Resolution No. 14,303 be adopted. ABOLISHING "NO STOPPING ANY TIME" CITY BOULEVARD FROM 2(TH STREET TO Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,304, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "STOP" CONTROLS ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH LEGS OF 'B' AVENUE AT 6TH STREET." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,304 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,305, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING TOW AWAY" ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 31ST STREET FROM 'D' AVENUE TO 'B' AVENUE." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,305 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,306, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "LOADING" ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 2ND STREET FROM NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO 60-FEET WESTERLY." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,306 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,307, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "LOADING" ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD FROM 9TH STREET TO 40-FEET NORTHERLY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,307 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,308, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE REVISED FY 84-85 MASTER TRANSFER AGREEMENT." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,308 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,309, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TDA FUNDS FOR NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,309 be adopted. Discussion.re a joint maintenance facility with Chula Vista. BOB ARTHUR, National City Transit, was present and said MTDB is in the process of conducting a study on the subject. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 133 Resolution No. 14,310, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF REVISED TDA CLAIM FOR FY'83." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14t310 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,311, "RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR AND APPROVING A SALARY RANGE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,311 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,312, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF PLAN CHECKER II AND APPROVING A SALARY RANGE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,312 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 4/24/84-1, "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California approving a minor amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and the Relocation Program for the National City Downtown Redevelopment Project, National City, California." Ordinance No. 4/24/84-2, "Ordinance of the City of National City relating to the prohibition of smoking in certain public areas." Ordinance No. 4/24/84-3, "Ordinance amending Title II (Vehicles and Traffic), Section 11.16.010 of the National City Municipal Code, adding Subsection D, Item 10, establishing a 40 MPH speed limit on Plaza Bonita Road from Sweetwater Road to the South City limit." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1815 (3/27/84-1), "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RENEWING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE WITH COX CABLE SAN DIEGO, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN SAID CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1815 (3/Q7/84-1) be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1816 (a/27/84-a), "ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 6.10 - CABLE TELEVISION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1816 (3/27/84-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS The request of NATIONAL UNIVERSITY for DIRECTIONAL SIGNS was presented. Planning Director Post said one condition of approval limits the number of signs to four, including the ones in existence, signs to be no larger than 16" x 24" in size. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Chancellor Cook, National University, was present and said he agrees with that. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 42, dated April 17, 1984, in the amount of $129,759.61 (Warrants Nos. 83447 through 83598) 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 134 The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Richard Sanders, dba BRANDY'S BAR, arising from incidents commencing on or about March 1, 1984 and continuing to time of filing with the City Clerk on April 16, 1984 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Taryl Edward King, arising from an incident on March 29, 1984, and filed with the City Clerk on April 13, 1984 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM of Frank Abalos, filed with the City Clerk on April 12, 1984 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this application be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The Engineer's report on COUNCIL REQUEST FOR COST OF 'N' AVENUE ONE WAY FROM 8TH TO PLAZA, a STREET (The study and estimate have been prepared; costs for the z street are as follows: design and slope rights -- $1,850.00; construction cost ,. $196,310,.00; construction incidentals - $19,631.00; total cost - $217,791.00; costs are necessarily high due to the confined area, the existing topography and the limited size of the project) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to the Budget Committee. Discussion re the traffic signal at Plaza and ' L' ; could it be moved? Would a light be needed at Plaza and 'N'? Motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's report on REQUEST TO REMOVE "2«-HOUR" PARKING LIMIT on the EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BLVD. FROM CIVIC CENTER DR. TO 14TH STREET (This request came to the Traffic Safety Committee from Admiral Glass Co.; staff concurs with the Traffic Safety Committee's denial of this request) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be denied. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Morgan. The report of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE from their meeting of April 11, 1984 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Public Works Director's report on FEASIBILITY of STREET LIGHT CONVERSION to SODIUM VAPOR (See Document No. 70352) was presented. DON LA CROIX, 1125 E. 21st St•, was present and thanked Council for this study; a lot more information can be gathered; the position of the Citizens Action League would be that Council take no action on this tonight. Councilman Dalla said this is one of the better reports he has seen. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. (To be on a later agenda.) OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY No report. In response to Vice Mayor Waters' question re Brandy's, Mr. McLean replied we are proceeding on all fronts as if God is on our side; things are moving well. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of the problems with the City Treasurer. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the City Manager be directed to build a new office for the City Treasurer and the Finance Director remain in the present office. Discussion. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the motion be amended to include the City Attorney sit down with the City Treasurer and the Finance Director and discuss the duties of each position. Further discussion. Motion and amendment carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. 4/24/84 Book 64 Page 135 Mayor Morgan said the City Manager overstepped his authority when he directed the Finance Director to move into that office. Councilman Dalla said the Finance Director moved into the Finance Director's office; the matter is being resolved. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters said he wanted everyone to know that earlier in the week Mr. Redding said he ran for that office where the Treasurer sat all these years; and he (Mr. Waters) knew the Finance Director would be running the office where the girls work, and where he sat for 4 or 5 years and it would appear to be a good location for him (Finance Director); having the City Treasurer sitting out in the middle might cause conflict; Mr. Redding got some very bad advice when he "demanded". Mr. Waters continued, Mr. Redding told him he was misquoted in the newspaper; a couple days later he saw the same thing in another news- paper; as of yesterday it was in a third newspaper and it was worse than the first two. Councilman Van Deventer spoke of the conflict with Mrs. Kerr's vacation pay. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the City Attorney contact Mrs. Kerr and tell her to provide an itemized list of all of her hours: sick leave, holidays1 floaters and vacation in a ledger so Council can see them and determine what they are) the burden ofyroof is with her. Vice Mayor Waters said it will be handled like everything else. Councilman Van Deventer said when she brings in the records, she will be paid accordingly. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., May 1, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:20 p.m. CITY CL The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council onNtrp. 1, 1984. Corrections / No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/24/84 April 24, 1984 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL POLICY Exhibit 'A' Page 136 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COAMISSIONS AND BOARDS PURPOSE: To establish a procedure to serve as a guide in making appointments to City Commissions. BACKGROUND: From time to time vacancies occur on various City Commissions and Boards due to expir- ation of regular appointments and resignations. These advisory commissions and boards provide valuable input in the decision making process and are created partly to provide greater public participation. This policy was developed to expand the opportunity for community members to serve. POLICY: All interested individuals shall be given an opportunity to submit applications for vacancies on City Commissions and Boards. Incumbent Commissioners will not automatically be reappointed but will also be required to submit applications for the impending vacancy. An exception to the above policy will be when the incumbent Commissioner was appointed to fill an unexpired term and the Commissioner has served for less than one year in that position. In this case the Council may reappoint the Incumbent without considering other applicants. When Commission vacancies occur the following procedure shall be followed: 1. A public announcement of the vacancy shall be made. Interested individuals will be invited to submit applications for the vacancy on a form provided by the City. 2. Applications will be reviewed by the entire City Council and selected applicants will be invited to be interviewed by the entire City Council. COLLINS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY • SCr<?L \ o VALLE SUITE 209 SAN DiEGC CA 92:2' C9 69; i!5 i332 Exhibit 'B' Page 137 April 24, 1984 Mayor Kile Morgan, National City Council Members and Members of the Community Development Commission City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, California 92050 Re: Proposed Sweetwater Plaza Development - 51 Acres Northside of Sweetwater Road Gentlemen: We understand you are holding a special hearing this evening regarding the above proposed development. As Collins Development Company can not be present this evening, we are submitting this letter for your consideration. Over the years, in our opinion, the property across the street from the Sweetwater Town & Country Shopping Center has been an eye- sore to the entry of National City, via Sweetwater Road, and has been a deterrent to the leasing efforts in the Shopping Center. We would look forward to the quality redevelopment of this area by the improvement of a well designed and attractive commercial development, which would be compatible with the Town & Country Shopping Center. We would support the efforts of Thomas/O'Brien & Associates in their proposed Sweetwater North development to accomplish the above described improvements, as we feel the City would be greatly enhanced by such a development. Very truly yours, • 1(4211 E. Ty er Miller, Jr. Vice President Collins Development Company General Partner Sweetwater Town & Country Shopping Center ETM,JR:dk