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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 9, 1982
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City
was called to order at 7:22 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Dallas Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell,
Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, McLean.
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. Charles Molnar, First
Baptist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 2, 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
The PUBLIC HEARING on ZONE CHANGE from Commercial -Central Business
District (CBD) to Residential Mobilehome Park (RMH), property located
at 999 DIVISION STREET and 2621 SWEETWATER ROAD, ZC-7-81 (...involves
two existing mobile home parks; residents of the parks have expressed
concern that under Commercial zoning, the properties could convert to
other uses, displacing existing residents; the General Plan designation
for both of these properties was amended from Commercial to Residential,
16-20 dwelling units per acre; this zone change will bring the zoning
into conformance with the General Plan; staff concurs with the Planning
Commission's recommendation of approval) was held at this time. The
City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of
Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning
Commission and staff recommend approval. No one was present to speak
in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public
Hearing be closed, the zone change (ZC-7-81) be approved, and all
stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote,
Resolution No. 13,745, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY."
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,745 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 13,746, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (LIGHTING
CONTROL INSTALLATION EL TOYON PARK, SPECIFICATION NO. 922 - LA JOLLA
ELECTRIC, INC.)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer,
Resolution No. 13,746 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No.
AGREEMENT OF A
BLOSSOM LANE -
Resolution No.
13,747, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL
RETAINING WALL ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (3715 CHERRY
WENZEL)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho,
13,747 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 13,748, "Resolution reaffirming support and endorsement
of the Sweetwater River Flood Control Project, and the State Route 54
Freeway Project." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be held
over until the City Manager has gathered all necessary information.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 28, dated February 9, 1982, in the amount of
$24,924,56 (Warrants Nos. 74880 through 74928) was presented. Moved
by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid and warrants
drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla,
Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None.
The request of WEISSER SPORTING GOODS to conduct a PARKING LOT
PROMOTIONAL SALE on March 27, 1982, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. (Weisser Sporting Goods will utilize a 60' x 90' tent under
which the sale will be conducted; this event has met staff approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. Standby fireman required
during show; 2. Provide adequate fire extinguishers; 3. Pro flame
retardancy certification for tent show subject to inspection prior to
opening; staff recommends approval subject to conditions and all
applicable laws and regulations) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous
vote.
OTHER BUSINES
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF - No report.
MAYOR - No report.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Waters stated that on January 14th, we received a "fact"
sheet from the San Diego Gas & Electric Co.; he has since communicated
with several people from SDG&E and he would like the following
recommendation read into the record:
"MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL
"RE: Utility Rates S.D.G.& E.
"Recently you received a fact sheet from S.D.G.& E.
explaining why such a rate increase was necessary. After
numerous talks with the S.D.G.& E. staff it has been determined
that the increase this past year of 1981 was approximately
50% for both gas and electricity. You also are aware that the
stockholders are showing a profit margin around 112%. This has
caused an outrage among the general public with their increase
in the monthly bill.
"I feel the Council should direct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution signed by all members of the Council to
send to our elected representatives at the California State
Legislative level recommending a full investigation into rate
making procedures, and take emergency action to stop the
recommended April 1st increase until such time that an
independent audit shows the need.
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"I do not believe any business, private or public,
has a right to enjoy over 100% profit at the expense of the
public. As elected officials we have a responsibility to the
public to investigate such matters in the name of public
interest.
"Respectfully
GEORGE H. WATERS"
Councilman
Councilman Waters added: "It is unreasonable to allow one public
monopoly so much control over its captive users that the children must
live in cold houses and the basic need for adequate lighting must be
avoided because the users can no longer afford utility rates. The
public has been forced into an involuntary rate payers' boycott because
of the inability to pay excessive rates for energy
the basic necessities of life. The situation (facing) those rserved by
the San Diego Gas & Electric has reached a degree of repression that
adversely affects the economic and physical well being of the residential
users, as well as creating inflammatory and bankrupting oppression of
the business community. What I was recommending in general is that we
refer these remarks to the City Attorney to make up a resolution and
send it to Sacramento, to our State Legislators, to set up their own
investigating audit committee..." Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Waters, we do exactly what Councilman Waters recommended, because he
also thinks it is outrageous; there's a lot of senior citizens on fixed
incomes who are finding it absolutely difficult to live under these
conditions; the money the stockholders are making ... if they are
making this kind of money ... they should bear some of the debt; that
whatever the cost of operating the company, they do it themselves; they
should not burden the public to this extent. Mayor Morgan said he was
not defending the Gas & Electric; ... it looks like it's out of line;
but the problem started 20-30 years ago, Nader's Raiders and others
have not let the utility companies anywhere in the U.S. provide for the
needs of the people; Sun Desert could have been built for $800 million,
with all the delay, the cost is now estimated at $6 billion. The Mayor
said it is similar to Plaza Bonita, which was delayed 11 years, costing
May Co, an additional $50 million. SHIRLEY SMITH, SDG&E, 436 H St.,
Chula Vista, was present and said SDG&E management is being audited in
April by Resolution of the PUC; hopefully, they can come up with some
answers to help stabilize the rates. Councilman Waters said he does
not like the fact that the PUC is hiring the independent auditor; he
feels the California State Legislators should select an auditor and
leave the PUC out of it. Shirley Smith returned to the podium and said
the SDG&E would like to make a presentation to Council and show why the
rates have gotten so high. Mayor Morgan suggested Ms. Smith talk to
the City Manager and set up a time to give their presentation. Further
discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla
suggested that a letter might be more effective than a Resolution.
Councilman Waters said he recommended copies of a Resolution signed by
the Mayor and City Council be sent to each of our Senators and
Assemblymen. Mayor Morgan asked if Council would rather have the City
Manager write such a letter. (No action taken on the letter.).
Councilman Da11a's concerns and recommendations regarding the conditions
at Las Palmas Park ball fields were presented. City Manager McCabe
said he would bring back a report to Council next week.
Councilman Camacho spole of the new trees being planted in Kimball Park;
they are so small, it will be years before they can put out any shade;
children break them; and suggested perhaps it might be better to spend
more money and buy larger trees to start with. BERNARD TRAEGER,
Chairman, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, was present and said to
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buy mature trees (4-5 years old) would cost approximately $600 apiece,
they go through a "shock period" of one year after planting before we
can be certain they will grow; PRAB'S recommendation was to buy trees
somewhere between a sapling and a mature tree, Mayor Morgan suggested
the City Manager and Councilman Camacho get together and discuss this.
Councilman Camacho suggested allocating $2,000 for 5 or 6 trees in the
budget next year and the following year.
SAM MUNOZ, President, Girls' Softball League, was present and said the
Las Palmas Park ball fields are in deplorable condition; in the past
couple years, there have been several accidents from girls sliding into
base; they have tried to fix the ball field, but do not have the money,
equipment or know-how; the ball field has not been in good condition
for over ten years. Discussion. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho,
the City Manager be authorized to have the ball field fixed up. Mayor
Morgan suggested Mr., i'unz)z meet with the City Manager to discuss the
specific problems at the ball field. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to
4:00 p.m., February 16, 1982. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
closed at 7:50 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their
regular meeting of February 16, 1982.
Corrections
No Corrections
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
2/9/82