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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 11, 1983
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: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler,
McCabe, McLean, Sr. Civil Engineer Pachon.
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. Wayne Rowland, First
Congregational Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular
meetings of December 21 and December 28, 1982 and January 4, 1983 be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor's recommended re -appointments of Cliff Bailey and James Dyer
to the Traffic Safety Committee was presented. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by
unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing on PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the National City MUNICIPAL
CODE to REVIEW and MODIFY the REGULATIONS affecting the location of
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT establishments in the City of National City (On
November 8, 1982, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that
Council amend the City's adult entertainment regulations [See Document
No. 68286]; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation
for approval of these amendments) was held at this time. The City Clerk
reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director
Gerschler said staff supports the Planning Commission's recommendations;
however, in view of further information brought to their attention, they
are recommending that the 300 ft. limitation be changed to 1,000 ft.;
the only places where adult entertainment establishments could be located
are the shopping centers and Christman Park. Discussion. No one was
present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho,
the Public Hearing be closed, the proposed amendment to review and
modify regulations affecting the location of adult entertainment
establishments be approved, including the modification to 1,000 ft., and
all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote.
The Public Hearing on PROPOSED EXTENSION of URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1784
to REGULATE the LOCATION of ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS in proximity to churches
and residentially zoned property in the City (This Ordinance was adopted
on September 14, 1982 as an urgency Ordinance; unless extended, it will
expire on January 12, 1983; the Ordinance regulates the establishment of
adult entertainment businesses within close proximity of churches and
residentially zoned property and prohibits establishment of these types
of businesses within 500 meters of a church or residentially zoned areas;
by extending this Ordinance, all current adult entertainment regulations
will be maintained, giving Council an opportunity to review all the
adult entertainment regulations and to make any necessary modifications;
staff recommends approval) was held at this time. The City Clerk
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reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director
Gerschler said staff recommends approval. No one was present to speak
in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Public
Hearing be closed and the urgency Ordinance be extended. Carried by
unanimous vote,
The Public Hearing on PROPOSED AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (Zoning) of the
National City Municipal Code to RETROACTIVELY REQUIRE all LAUNDROMATS to
PROVIDE RESTROOM facilities for customer use (On May 18, 1982, Council
directed staff to commence proceedings to consider a retroactive rule
requiring all laundromats to have restroom facilities available for
customer use; staff conducted a survey to determine the number of
laundromats and number of these establishments that presently have
restroom facilities available; this survey revealed 14 laundromats in
operation within the City, 9 of which presently provide restroom
facilities for customer use; of these 9, 5 are coin operated; the effect
of this code amendment will be to require that all laundromats provide
restroom facilities for customer use, all laundromats that currently
provide these amenities be required to continue to maintain them for
customer use, and will require existing laundromats that do not
presently provide restroom facilities to do so within a period not to
exceed one year from the effective date of this amendment) was held at
this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and
Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the
Planning Commission recommended that laundromats be required to have
restroom facilities; the Planning Dept. staff report brings out some
vital testimony given by the Chief of Police; in view of this testimony,
it might be best to not adopt this Ordinance and to treat these cases on
an individual basis. Police Chief Hart was present and said his
comments were directed toward 'A' Avenue Coin Laundry; Mr. Deggendorf
(owner), in an attempt to reduce crime in that area, and on the
recommendation of NCPD, eliminated the restroom and closed off the back
door; Mr. Deggendorf is willing to do whatever the rule turns out to be.
Discussion. EDWARD B. MEYER (President, San Diego Coin Laundry Assoc.),
was present and said he is co-owner of the laundromat at 24th &
Highland; he agrees with Mr. Gerschler that the laundromats should be
considered on an individual basis. MARGARET VERMEY (Vice Pres., San
Diego Coin Laundry Assoc.), was present and said less than 10% of
laundromat customers use the restrooms; it is impossible to keep them
clean and in working order; it would be far more effective to deal with
each one on an individual basis. Further discussion. R. C. KESSLER
(owner and operator of Coin Laundromat, 706 Highland) was present and
said he agrees with the others. KENT CAMPBELL, 7811 Eads, La Jolla,
was present and said he is the owner of the laundromat at 234 Highland;
when he took over the laundromat two years ago, he had nothing but
problems with the restroom; when he opened it to customers only, the
problems decreased; he too agrees with Mr. Gerschler. No one else was
present to speak in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters,
the public hearing be closed and the Planning Director's recommendation
(to handle on a case by case basis) be approved. Discussion. Carried
by unanimous vote.
(Item 12) The Acting City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3, RESURFACING and RECONSTRUCTION of various STREETS in
National City, Engineering Dept. Spec. No. 926 (During the reconstruction
and resurfacing of Roosevelt Ave., deteriorated curbs, gutters and
driveways had to be adjusted to grade by replacement; additionally, a
drainage box had to be lowered at the NW corner of Roosevelt Ave. and
Civic Center Drive; the necessity for this change order was presented by
Ralph Grahl at the pre -council meeting on October 26, 1982; cost of this
change order is $1,587, amounting to 0.6% of the project bid price;
funds are available; staff recommends this Change Order be approved and
the Acting City Engineer be directed to sign it) was presented. Moved
by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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(Item 13) The Acting City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4, RESURFACING and RECONSTRUCTION of various STREETS in
National City, Engineering Dept. Spec. No. 926 (During the reconstruction
and resurfacing of Roosevelt Ave., unanticipated ponding of water at the
SE corner of Roosevelt Ave. and 9th St. required construction of a storm
drain catch basin and a steel pipe to carry the drainage into an
existing catch basin; the necessity for this Change Order was presented
by Ralph Grahl at the pre -council meeting on October 26, 1982; cost of
this change order is $4,992 and amounts to 1.9% of the project bid price;
funds are available; this is the last change order required to close
this project; staff recommends this Change Order be approved and the
Acting City Engineer be directed to sign it) was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,947, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1981 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1982
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING THEREOF." Moved by Waters, seconded by
Camacho, Resolution No. 13,947 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,948, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF SAN DIEGO TO IMPROVE DIVISION STREET." Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,948 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 13,949, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT THROUGH PARCEL MAP PROCEDURE." Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,949 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,950, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(IMPROVEMENTS OF PLAZA BOULEVARD EAST OF HIGHLAND, ENGINEERING
SPECIFICATION NO. 928)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho,
Resolution No. 13,950 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,951, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Resurfacing and reconstruction of various
streets in National City, Engineering Specification No. 926)." Moved by
Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,951 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,952, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A STIPULATION BETWEEN THE
SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,952
be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,953, "RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO
INVESTIGATE ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,953 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote. _._.
Resolution No. 13,954, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE REGULATION OF
MATERIALS EXHIBITED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION." Moved by
Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,954 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,955, "RESOLUTION COMPROMISING CONDEMNATION CASE AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS." Moved by Van Deventer
seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,955 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 13,956, «RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REAL PROPERTY (BARRAGAN)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,956 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Acting City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of CHANGE ORDER NO. 3,
RESURFACING and RECONSTRUCTION of various STREETS in National City
(See Page 233, Para. 3)
The Acting City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of CHANGE ORDER NO. 4,
RESURFACING and RECONSTRUCTION of various STREETS in National City
(See Page 234, Para. 1)
The C.ty Manager's Report and recon= at:icn regarf:ling the CREATION of a
CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS function (See Document No. 68287) was presented.
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City
M=Wager's recommendation. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said by
gc'.ng through the normal processes of examination and interviews, it
would take about 60 days to fill the position; if the position is
approved, the costs for the remainder of this fiscal year would come
from unappropriated reserves. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said
the City Manager can work on this and at budget time, work it into the
budget for next year; if he wants to put it into the operation for this
year, he will have to come back to Council and get it approved. Further
discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
The CLAIM for DAMAGES of MICHAEL LAWRENCE MC GUERTY, arising from an
incident on October 13, 1982 and filed with the City Clerk on
December 30, 1982 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla,
this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by
unanimous vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
OTHER STAFF -
- No report.
- No report.
No report.
MAYOR
Mayor Morgan inquired about an application for a lot split for 3 single-
family houses in the vicinity of 22nd and Euclid that has gone on for
over three years and is so complicated the property owner cannot
understand what is required. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said he
would look into it.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Waters spoke of the veterinary who operates out of a van in
the City, about once a month in South Bay Plaza; he does a good service,
his fees are low and he is well liked; the City has received a complaint
about him. Mr. Waters requested the Planning Director study the matter
and make a recommendation.
Councilman Van Deventer said he received a report stating that use of
a temporary secretary costs $27,000 per year, whereas a permanent
secretary would cost $14,000, and asked that this be brought up at
budget time.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to
4:00 p.m., January 18, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
closed at 7:54 p.m.
CITY CLE
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the
City Council on January 18, 1983. /
Corrections
No Corrections
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