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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
October 23, 1984
The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of
National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters,
Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present:
Bolint, Campbell, Interim City Attorney Tobin (arr. late).
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst.
City Manager Bolint, followed with invocation by Asst. City
Manager Bolint.
REPORT ON PRESENTATION
Councilman VanDeventer reported immediately prior to this
meeting he was before the Chula Vista City Council to present
the trophy for the National City -Chula Vista Softball
Championship 1984 to Chula Vista; Chula Vista, in turn,
gave him an oversized bat and ball for National City to use
in preparation for next year's game. Councilman VanDeventer
said he challenged them to a two out of three game tournament
next year.
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Morgan said there is a resolution for consideration
at this meeting; he would like to hold it until the Interim
City Attorney arrived. Discussion. Former City Attorney,
Donald F. McLean, representing the Valley Land Co., was
present and said the resolution pertained to the annexation
to National City of approximately 30 acres, known as the
Valley Road Reorganization; timing was critical; he hoped
to have this annexation completed before the end of the
year; he met with LAFCO staff and if he can carry this
resolution to LAFCO tomorrow and they can start proceedings,
there is a good chance the annexation will be completed,
particularly since the resolution will designate the City
as the lead agency. Interim City Attorney Tobin arrived,
and on being apprised of the resolution, asked for time to
study it. Mr. McLean agreed to consideration of the resolu-
tion later in the meeting.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
Mayor Morgan expressed his distaste for the current method
of recruiting and interviewing applicants for appointment
to City Boards/Commissions/Committees.
Vice Mayor Waters said the rules used at the last interviews
would be used again tonight. Mr. Waters read the procedures
to be followed, including the applicant's statement of up to
three minutes, and said there was one vacancy on each of the
following committees: Civil Service Commission, Traffic Safety;
three vacancies on Community Housing and Development and
an unspecified number of vacancies on the Sister City Committee
Vice Mayor Waters said no appointments would be made tonight;
they will be announced at the regular meeting of November 13.
Mayor Morgan said Donna DeMoss was an applicant for Civil
Service Commission; he thought she was just appointed to an
unexpired term. The Vice Mayor said Council recently extended
her term until an appointment was made.
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DONNA DE MOSS, 841 Angelo Drive, was present and stated she had
just received her notice of the interview today and was not
prepared to make a three minute statement; she served as Vice
Chair of the Civil Service Commission this past year; she enjoyed
serving on the Commission; they had several important hearings
and decisions this year. Mrs. DeMoss answered questions posed
by Council. (Mrs. DeMoss made application for re -appointment
to the Civil Service Commission and application for Port Com-
mission.)
SHIRLEY FERRILL, 2712 East 14 St., was present and said she
just learned this past year how much influencg”an have working
on a committee; she has been serving on County committees and
realized that she might be more effective working locally --on
a City committee. In answer to the question relative to her
being able to meet at the various hours Committee meetings are
held, Ms. Ferrill said she would, if appointed, make it a
priority. (Ms. Ferrill made application for appointment to any
of the following committees: Civil Service Commission, Community
Housing and Development Committee and the Planning Commission.)
KATHLEEN VAN ARUM, 1825 "I" Ave., was present and said she
didn't realize she had to give a speech; she was interested
in becoming involved in National City; she has lived in the
City for seven years and in San Diego County all her life.
Councilman Dalla said in looking over her application, would
it be safe to say "water" would be her first priority? Council-
man VanDeventer expressed his amazement at the variety of
interests shown in her application. (Mrs. TanArum made appli-
cation for appointment to any of the following committees:
Civil Service Commission, Community Housing and Development
Committee, San Diego County Water Authority, Library Board and
Sister City Committee.)
As a result of comments made by the applicants, Council directed
the City Clerk in future to advise each applicant that the
interview will start with the applicant making a statement of
up to three minutes on his/her qualifications and why he/she
was seeking appointment.
BRENDA DANIELS, 817 Eta St., Apt 206, was the next applicant
called. Ms. Daniels was not present. (Ms. Daniels made appli-
cation for appointment to any one of four committees, listing
her order of preference as follows; 1. Community Housing and
Development Committee, 2. Sweetwater Authority, 3. Park and Rec.
Advisory Board and 14. Sister City Committee.)
RONALD J. DETZER, 523 "F" Avenue, was the next applicant called.
Mr. Detzer was not present; he had previously been interviewed
by Council for possible appointment to the Planning Commission
or Historical Committee; recently Mr. Detzer requested consider-
ation for appointment to the Community Housing and Development
Committee.
DAVID GASCA, 303 East 27 St. #4, was present and spoke of his
work experience, his activities in various groups such as Lions
Club, the Eagles, American Legion and the fact that he is bi-
lingual. When advised that the Traffic Safety Committee (for
which he made application) meets in the afternoon, he said he
would have to withdraw that application as his employment
would preclude a daytime meeting. (Mr. Gasca made application
for application for appointment to the TI2aqe-ga,gety-gemA4ttee
and the Sister City Committee.)
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GEORGE HOOD, 1521 East 22 St., was present and said he has
been wanting to get involved in a committee; he submitted an
application to the Mayor for appointment to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Board; he did apply for Traffic Safety Committee and
would like to withdraw that because the Committee meets in the
afternoon; he was not advised of this meeting; there was no
information regarding openings on committees on the bulletin
boards; he did not think vacancies were properly publicized.
Councilman Dalla suggested that information about regularly
occuring appointive vacancies be carried in the City's NEWSLETTER
which is mailed to all households in the City. The City Clerk
said she did not have a copy of Mr. Hood's application which is
why he was not notified. The Mayor gave the City Clerk Mr.
Hood b application which was dated 8/15/84. (Mr. Hood made
application for appointment to the following committees: Park
and Recreation Advisory Board and Tpa,ge-Se4e4y-celaimi.ttee.)
There was general discussion regarding the vacancies. Council-
man VanDeventer asked Ms. Ferrill and Mrs. NanArum if they would
be interested in Traffic Safety Committee. Neither indicated
any interest. Discussion regarding the number of people on the
Sister City Committee; at the present time there is no limit
to the number who may serve, nor is there a definite term. Mayor
Morgan said he was not in favor of spending taxpayers' money
sending Sister City people to meetings in distant cities, the
committee is for the purpose of furthering our relation with
our Sister City, Tecate, and spoke of the joint events which
had taken place over the years since that relationship was
formed. Discussion.
RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
Interim City Attorney Tobin said he had had time to look
over the resolution (Valley Road Reorganization); first, the
property in question is uninhabited and that makes a difference
in that there is no requirement for notice; if it is the de-
sire of Council to initiate this proceeding, Council can adopt
the resolution; he did not see any particular problem; he
did not know that any additional notice was required but that
was a technical matter; the resolution could be adopted and
if there are any defects, such as notice, it could come back
at the next meeting. Mr. Tobin was asked if it was legal to
introduce and adopt this resolution at an adjourned meeting
with no formal agenda and he replied the resolution could be
adopted. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolu-
tion be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,463, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOB A REORGANIZATION TO BE
KNOWN AS THE VALLEY ROAD REORGANIZATION." Moved by 'VanDeventer,
seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,463 be adopted. Council-
man Dalla said the last time Mr. McLean appeared before Council,
Council referred to th.e Interim City Attorney the question of
Mr. McLean's position (on retainer to th.e City as former City
Attorney to November 17, 198)4 and representing Valley Land Co.)
and whether it could be considered a conflict of interest.
Interim City Attorney Tobin said he intended to report to
Council on November 13, but he had no grave concerns in regard
to Mr. McLean's position; at this point, there was no reasK)m
why Council could not act. Councilman Cooper said Staff was
directed to consider pre -zoning the land for annexation and
Mr. McLean said he had to have a density of 24 to the acre
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for the condominiums... Mr. McLean said we will cross that
bridge when we come to it; the zoning has to stand on its own
merits; you will either agree with us or you won't. Councilman
Dalla asked Mr. McLean about the cost of the annexation. Mr.
McLean replied, the cost of the annexation and pre -zoning will
be paid by the proponents; there will be no cost to the City.
Mr. Tobin said further that his understanding was that it was
within the power of the City to withdraw the application for
annexation. Motion carried by the the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Dalla.
ADJOURNMENT
movea py Waters, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned.
Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:16 p.m.
(NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, November 13, 1984 - In accordance with Sec. 2.04.020
of the National City Municipal Code there will be no meeting
on Election Day, November 6, 1984.)
CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of
November 13, 1984.
Corrections No Corrections
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA.
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