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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 24, 1981
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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan, Absent:
Dalia. 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. Milo Wood, First Baptist
Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 17, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalia.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
THELMA ALMSON, 218 %, 9th St. (477-9418) was present and said the
residents at 910 Hoover are stacking old lumber 4 and 5' high in the
yard; this is an eyesore and a fire hazard; trucks and other equipment
are being parked in the yard and are leaking gasoline. City Manager
McCabe said he would check this out tomorrow.
ALLEN MORRELL, Imperial Beach, was present and said he is a helicopter
operator working out of Montgomery Field; Colton Piano & Organ asked
him to land a helicopter carrying Santa Claus on December 5, Discussion.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to staff
for a recommendation and be brought back at the next regular meeting.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalia,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The JOINT PUBLIC HEARING before the City Council and the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City on the REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN and the RELOCATION PROGRAM for the National City DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT was held at this time.
The Community Development Meeting was convened at this time.
Roll Call:
Members present: Camacho, Waters, Vice Chairman Van Deventer, Chairman
Morgan. Absent: Dalla.
The City Clerk reported, for the record, there were six written protests.
�1Flora F. Knight
1441 L Ave., National City
CA 92050
1'Re: Redevelopment Plan November 24, 1981
"In as much as the land we own is with in this boundary I
would like to state that I object to the City of National
City being in the REALESTATE BUSINESS, I object to the
City's acquisition of our property, relocation of our
home our tentents, demolition of our buildings,
preparation of sites, installation of offsite improvements
and the RESALE of OUR LAND FOR PRIVATE AND INCIDENTAL
PUBLIC USE.
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"For the past twenty five years we have requested aid on a
1911 act to improve M Avenue, a once usable street until
the city raised 16th Street and installed a 36 inch drain
pipe. Now the City of National City expects us to pay for
the raising of our property to the height of the street
and the cost of the 36 inch pipe that was not needed before
the street was raised. I feel the City of National City
has caused enough hardship on us and our land and before
the city starts more projects it should complete what it
started when it raised 16th Street.
"Before National City went into REAL ESTATE BUSINESS the
people bought and paid for their own homes and the people
that could not afford to buy property did not live in National
City. The City of National City has lowered the standard of
living by the use of Olive Wood area. National City moved
the people out of the property west of National Avenue and
resold their land to private people at a profit to the City.
To me that profit should have gone to the people that
owned the land NOT the CITY. By the year 2000 the City of
National City will own all of the land in National City, or
resold it at a profit over and over.
/.; j Flora F. Knight ''
/ Community Development Commission
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, California 92050
'`Gentlemens
'1248 Coolidge Avenue
National City, California
November 20, 1981
of the City of National City
"As a property owner in National City I agree that the
downtown area of the City of National City needs to be
cleaned up. However, I do object to Section (a) which
includes the entire city in this proposal and subsections
(3) and (4) of Section (e),
"Why should the City acquire these properties and demolish
the buildings at the taxpayers expense?
"Why just the area between 7th Street and 9th Street on
National City Blvd.? Why not include the block on National
City Blvd. between 9th Street and Plaza Blvd.? Also, ahy
the parcels on National City Blvd. at the corners of 22nd
Street, 26th Street and 30th Street? How about the
northeast corner of 25th Street and National City Blvd.?
It would appear that only certain prime locations are being
singled out for redevelopment at this time. WHICH PROPERTIES
WILL BE NEXT? No mention is made as to the proposed method
of sale, terms of sale or planned future use of these
locations.
"A simple solution to this problem, in my estimation, would
be to enact laws to restrict the blighting types of business
which are presently permitted in the downtown area, adult
bookstores, X-rated movies, pawn shops and bars. Then
provide low interest loans to the property owners to remodel
and clean up their property, thereby encouraging respectable
business to return to this area.
"How could it take twenty five years to complete this
project?
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"Are the taxpayers expected to finance the $20 million
dollars estimated total cost? -
"I am opposed to the city purchasing privately owned
property in the name of redevelopment or any other name.
The property owners of National City will never know when
their property may be singled out as the next parcel to
be redeveloped. If this proposed redevelopment plan is
adopted, no investor in his right mind would purchase
property in this area.
*One National City Taxpayer,
// Jane E. Dale "
'`Nov. 19, 1981
Mr. Campbell:
"I am to refer to you with my objections on the proposed
redevelopment plan for National City, CA.
"My home is one included in the plans.
"It is the only property my husband left me and my children
for our future, We have worked hard to pay the mortgage,
taxes and to be remodeled, We asked for no assistance
for this, We worked hard for it. I object immensely
against it being taken away from us for someone else's
profit and gain.
"I also object to the so called existing blightness of
my neighborhood. It is not a rich one, just a middle-
class,
Yours truly
/_/Mrs, Martha Hernandez'
41239 E. 30th Street
National City, CA 92050
Nov. 24, 1981
%'Re: Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the
National City Downtown Redevelopment
Project (merger of E. J. Christman,
South Bay Town and Country, and Center
City Redevelopment Projects)
"National City Redevelopment Commission
National City, California
'' Gentlemen:
"We have read the Final Environmental Impact Statement and
other material relative to the Proposed National City
Redevelopment Project, and were also very fortunate to
have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Mr. Morrow,
whose explanations made the project objectives and
procedures much more clear to us. As far as we understand
the proposal we have no objection to it, but we do have
several questions which we feel should be clarified or which
we would like to have answered.
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"1) We are concerned with the possibility that the inclusion
of the major part of the older residential areas in the
Redevelopment Project could result in piecemeal condemnation
of small homes which are perfectly safe, sanitary, and well
kept, but which would 'generate greater tax revenue' were
the land converted to commercial use. 2) Having approximately
half of the city in a redevelopment area could very well make
it difficult for individual property owners to obtain loans
for building, or for buyers to obtain financing because of
the uncertainty of the future of the property. 3) Paradoxically,
it might also lead to land speculation by people who looked
forward to the usually high compensation for condemned property.
"There seems to be considerable concern on the part of home-
owners that city ordinance No. 1420, which seems to assure
home owners that no resident of the area bounded by National
Avenue (National City Blvd.) 8th Street, 24th Street and
Interstate 5 would be dislocated from his permanent home, the
protection of residents in other areas is rather vague.
Certainly Ordinance 1420 does not give people to opportunity
to vote on redevelopment projects as did Ordinance 1169, nor
does it promise that homes will not be condemned, as did
#1169.
"We understand that the assessed value (and taxes) of all
properties acquired by the CDC are 'frozen' at the time of
acquisition and remain so until the property is redeveloped
and sold or leased. Apparently this means that a) no taxes
are paid to any taxing authority (city, county, water
districts, schools, etc.) during the period of redevelopment.
Does this mean that in case an old project which is
practically mature and ready to be a source of tax revenue,
when consolidated with newer projects, would then continue
as a non -source of revenue for schools, etc? We understand
that the CDC may, if so desired, pay directly to various
taxing authorities such as school districts (but not to the
city itself) a sum of money in lieu of taxes. Has this
been the practice here?
Yours truly,
Alfred J. Hlawatsch°
{National City, California
November 23, 1981
To: The CITY COUNCIL of the City of National City
From: John D. Mann, 130 East 28th St., National City
"Subject: Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the National City
Downtown Redevelopment Project
`Reference: Ordinance No. 1169 dated 13th day of June 1967
"This Redevelopment Plan brings the threat of condemnation
and eviction by Right of Eminent Domain to every home owner
within its boundaries.
"Project boundaries should be redefined and limited to area
'A' and 'severely blighted' adjoining nonresidential areas.
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"Any and all redevelopment programs and any amendments
thereto should first be submitted to the qualified voters
of the City as promised by the City Council in Ordinance
No. 1169.
"Ordinance No, 1169 was passed by the City Council in order
to get voter approval of what is now known as The E. J.
Christman Business and Industrial Park. -
"From Ordinance No. 1169: 'BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no
redevelopment program shall be undertaken by the National
City Redevelopment Agency or the City Council of the City
of National City without first submitting the issue to the
qualified voters of the City so that the will of the
people may be ascertained and obeyed.'
"Ordinance No, 1169 was repealed April 23, 1974 The
Mayor and two Councilmen who voted for that repeal make up
a majority of the present City Council.
"If promises made to get voter approval of one redevelopment
project can be so easily repealed; Of what value are promises
made in or in support of this redevelopment plan?"
"It is suggested that the City Council submit the NATIONAL
CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN together with an
alternative plan with project boundaries limited and
redefined to eliminate all residential areas and to include
only ACQUISITION AREA 'A' and 'severely blighted' non-
residential, adjoining areas to the voters of National City
for their decision..
Yours sincerely,
,. 4 John D, Mann
" HITT, HARTWELL & KNIGHT
Attorneys at Law
HITT, HARTWELL & KNIGHT PROFESSIONAL BUILDINGS
1466 NINTH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101
November 24, 1981
/'City of National City
Community Development Commission
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 92050
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIONS TO
THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Dear Members of the City Council and Community Development
Commission:
"I am making this statement of objections on behalf of my
clients, Ms. Jean Clark and Mr, Arthur and Mrs. Valerie Fast.
Ms, Clark is the owner of Frontier Motors which is proposed
to be acquired as a part of Acquisition Area B. Mr. and
Mrs, Fast own the Santa Fe Motel which is also located in
Acquisition Area B,"
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"According to the Plan, Mr. and Mrs. Fast's and Ms. Clark's
properties would become a part of the 'Mile of Cars'.
Specifically, Frontier Motors would be acquired with the
stated purpose and intent of conveying it to a new car
dealer,
"Mr. Arnold A. Peterson, executive director and secretary
of the Community Development Commission, was kind enough
to discuss with me my clients' concerns via a telephone
conversation on November 23, 1981, I stated as my clients'
main concerns, the following:
1. An owner is effectively barred from participation in
the redevelopment.
2, The property is devalued as a result of the initiation of
acquisition proceedings.
3. The acquisitions are inconsistent with the Constitution
and the Plan itself.
4, The property has been undervalued for the purposes of
acquisition,
W1. AN OWNER IS EFFECTIVELY BARRED FROM
PARTICIPATION IN THE REDEVELOPMENT
"California Health & Safety Code, Section 33380 provides that
'An agency shall permit owner participation , .. . in
conformity with the redevelopment plan . . . .'
"In fact, as Mr. Peterson explained to me, such participation
is impossible; the scope of the project requires that the
land of several property owners be assembled. Therefore,
since Ms. Clark's car dealership is on piece of property
which is too small to accomodate a new car dealership, she
is effectively barred from participating in the redevelopment.'
"The result is that the small property owner who has labored
over the years to provide herself with an honest income is
now being told to scram so that big business can increase
its profits.
p`2. THE PROPERTY IS DEVALUED AS A RESULT OF THE
INITIATION OF ACQUISITION PROCEEDINGS
"No one wants to purchase a property that is slated for
acquisition by the city, The problem for the owner
threatened with such acquisition is evident; he cannot
sell his property at any price, let alone a favorable
negotiated price. He is stuck between a rock and a hard
place; even though he is demoralized by the uncertainty
of whether or not he can continue to depend on his
livelihood, he must somehow keep going until his property
is acquired and swept into the tide of redevelopment.
"Although Mr. Peterson stated to me that Ms. Clark's property
would probably be acquired in April, she has no assurance
that this is true, In fact, the Plan controls shall exist
for some 25 years. For all Ms. Clark knows, she could be
stuck for months, or even years, with a property she
couldn't sell to a third party. The plan to eliminate
blight then becomes itself a monger of blight.'
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"In addition, this uncertainty could affect the business of
the used car lot resulting in lost city revenues; potential
customers could be unwilling to purchase from a vendor that
they know will be out of business,
"'3, THE ACQUISITIONS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH
THE CONSTITUTION AND THE PLAN ITSELF
"Under the plan, Ms, Clark's used car dealership, which has
been in her family since 1941, would be acquired from her
so that it could be reacquired at highly favorable terms
by the owner of a new car dealership,.
"In essence, the Community Development Plan carries out the
designs of a confused Robin Hood; it acquires property from
the small, less wealthy landowner, and hands it over on very
favorable terms to the wealthy, and growing wealthier,
larger businesses.
"No one should forget that one of our fundamental constitutional
rights as citizens of the United States is the right to own
real property, The Constitution provides that the government
cannot deprive a landowner of his land except for a public
use,
"The Plan alleges the acquired property would be put to public
use, In truth, the ultimate and primary beneficiary of this
Plan would be the owner of the new car dealership, He, not
the public, will acquire use and benefit from the property.
"Mr. Peterson has indicated to me that the bases for the
acquisition are community policy and politics. Policy
and politics are not constitutional grounds for the
acquisition of private property by the city,
"Finally, the acquisition of these properties is inconsistent
with the Plan, Although one of the avowed purposes of the
Plan is to stimulate and attract private investments, it
would seem that a private investor would be wary of
investing large sums of money in a community where a
community development commission could decide at any time
that his business did not constitute, in fact, the highest
and best use, In addition, the length of the Plan, 25
yeaxs, promotes economic instability, Furthermore, the Plan
provides for the creation of hotel and motel centers and
assumes a concomitant increase in the tax base, Acquisition
of the Santa Fe Motel would be inconsistent simply because
it presently fits in with the Plan: not only because of
its use, but also because it contributes $15,000 a year in
room and property taxes,
44, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN UNDERVALUED
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION
"The owners of acquired property are traditionally under -
compensated for the loss of their real property. Thas has
been so in spite of the fact that along with the requirement
of public use the Constitution requires that an owner receive
just compensation for the taking, In the case of a personal
residence, a homeowner can never be adequately compensated
for the loss of his familiar surroundings, In the case of
a business such as Ms. Clark's, which provides the income
that she lives on each month, and which has been a part of
her family for 40 years, compensation equal to a low appraised
value of the real property itself is not adequate, In
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relation to the Santa Fe Motel, I discussed with Mr.
Peterson the problem of compensation for good will. He
indicated that it was the burden of the homeowner to assert
and prove the good will. This policy makes business for
lawyers but for the property owner who does not seek legal
advice, it can mean giving up his property and business for
a mere fraction of what they are worth.
"I appreciate very much the opportunity to express my
clients' concerns, Mr. Peterson indicated to me that he
had recommended in writing to the Council that the Santa
Fe Motel not be acquired. Of course, it is my hope that
they follow this recommendation, In addition, I would ask
that the Council and the Commission carefully consider
their obligations as representatives of the business
people of National City, whether they be small or large.
Even more persuasive, I feel, is the requirement that the
acts of this Council and the Commission comply with the
federal and state law.
''Very truly yours,
"HITT, HARTWELL & KNIGHT
Patrice B. Rinaldo'
Arnold Peterson, Executive Director and Secretary of the Community
Development Commission of the City of National City was present and
said:
"I would like to introduce the public hearing by explaining
the National City Downtown Redevelopment Project in terms
of what is proposed and what is not. -
"I have distributed to each person present a copy of each
of the following from the proposed Redevelopment Project:
"(1) Project Boundary Map, Exhibit 1
(2) Land Acquisition Map, Exhibit 4
"(3) Redevelopment Land Use Map, Exhibit 5
"NOTICE: Notice was sent, certified return receipt, to each
owner of property within the proposed project area as
required by law. 4,287 notices were sent. All letters
returned and unsigned were resent, The Public Notice is
the one included in the Report to the City Council. Each
owner of real property whose property may be acquired by
the Community Development Commission pursuant to the
Redevelopment Plan was sent a separate Notice so stating
and including the Project Area Boundary Map, Exhibit 1 of
the Redevelopment Plan, and the Land Acquisition Map,
Exhibit 4 of the Redevelopment Plan. One Notice returned
(DHL Realty, Inc,, Parcel A-22) was re -sent. The Public
Notice was published once each week for 5 weeks prior to
this hearing in the National City Star News.
"THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN: Thomas C. Morrow, Assistant
Director, Redevelopment, of the Community Development
Commission will point to the Project Boundary Map and
to the Land Acquisition Map*as I make reference to the
information shown on these maps.
'°a. The boundaries of the proposed National City
Downtown Redevelopment Project are the National
City north city limit on the North, the south
* On file in the office of the City Clerk
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city limit on the south, the westerly line of
1-805 on the East (excluding County land in
Lincoln Acres) and the easterly line of 1-5 on
the west. The Project Boundary is shown on
Exhibit 1 by the arrows,
Pb. The objectives of the proposed Project are:
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Eliminate blight, blighting influences, and
environmental deficiencies.
Maintain a sound and diversified economic base.
Establish land uses which will best promote the
health, safety, convenience, and welfare of all
citizens of the community.
"SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT: The scope is:
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a. to merge
E. J. Christman Business & Industrial
Park I Redevelopment Project
E. J. Christman Business & Industrial
Park I Redevelopment Project,
Amendment II
South Bay Town & Country Redevelopment
Project
Center City Redevelopment Project
for a total of
100 acres
75 acres
30 acres
100 acres
305 acres
into the total Project Area which is 2,080 acres. The
total Project Area is approx. 38% of the City's Area.
"b. To continue the Home Improvement Loan Program within
the Project Area, to continue the Section 8 Housing
Assistance Payments Program within the Project Area,
and to do public works improvements in connection
with Home Improvement Loans and otherwise within the
Project Area.
"c. To redevelop land at the locations shown on the Land
Acquisition Map, Exhibit 4, for the uses shown on the
Redevelopment Land Use Map, Exhibit 5. Persons present
have these exhibits in their hands. Redevelopment
means acquisition by the Community Development Commission,
relocation of businesses, families, individuals,
demolition of buildings, preparation of sites and the
resale of the land to private redevelopers for the
planned uses subject to Community Development Commission
approval of development plans prior to construction
of new buildings.
-d. The duration of the proposed Project, including the
existing Projects to be merged, is 25 years. The
estimated total cost to complete the Project is $20
million. This includes $18.2 million in tax allocations
or tax increments or bonds repaid by tax increments
and $1.8 million in Community Development Block Grant
Funds anticipated to be received over the life of the
Redevelopment Plan.
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e. Jurisdiction, The Community Development Commission
presently has jurisdiction, in varying degrees, within
the existing redevelopment projects. The Community
Development Commission would have jurisdiction under the
National City Downtown Redevelopment Plan over land
included for acquisition and shown on the Land Acquisition
Map and on the Redevelopment Land Use Map. All other
land within the Project Boundary, described in the Plan
as Neighborhood Improvement Areas is land over which
the Community Development Commission will not have
jurisdiction and control. This is specifically and
clearly provided at page 10 of the Redevelopment Plan,
Within Neighborhood Improvement Areas the Community
Development Commission may not under the Plan acquire
real property through the use of the power of eminent
domain or the threat of the use of the power of eminent
domain. This is also clearly stated at page 10 of the
Redevelopment Plan.
Financing, The basic financing method of the Project
is the increased property taxes from within the
Project Area. If this Redevelopment Plan is adopted
the Assessor's value of the property within the
Project Area will be "frozen". This is called the
frozen tax base. Taxing entities will continue to
get their portion of taxes from this frozen base.
The increases in value resulting from the 2% per
year permitted by law, from property transfers which
are taxed at 1% of sales,or purchase price, and new
development taxed at 1% of value. These increased amount
will go to the Community Development Commission to finance
project activities as described in the Redevelopment Plano
No new property taxes are proposed. These taxes are
limited by Prop. 13. There is a diversion, in effect
of the increased amount of property tax revenue to
the Community Development Commission to finance the
Redevelopment Project.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO THE
CITY COUNCIL
"The Report contains the following:
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Council Agenda Statement
'3. The proposed Ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan
4. The Redevelopment Plan
'•5, The Relocation Program
,6. The Preliminary Plan adopted by the Planning Commission
April 13, 1981 and amended October 12, 1981.
7. Report of the Planning Commission on the Redevelopment
Plan finding that the Plan meets requirements of
California Community Redevelopment Law and that the
Redevelopment Plan is consistent with General Plan of
the City,
'8. Recommendatmn of the Committee for Housing & Community
Development that the Redevelopment Plan be adopted.
9. Financial estimates
Cost estimate
Tax increment projection
Redeveloper letters of interest
Land Reuse Potentials -Lobar
10. Community Development Commission Design Review Procedures
adopted October 13, 1981.
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''11. Community Development Commission policies governing owner
participation and re-entry of businesses on redevelopment
land.
12, Resolutions of the City Council establishing the Survey
Area.
"13. Blight Summary and Report:
Blight in acquisition areas
Blight in Neighborhood Improvement Areas
(28% of structures need rehabilitation)
Public improvements and public facilities deficiencies
14. Fiscal Reports:
Report of County Fiscal Officer
Report of Fiscal Review Committee
15. Environmental Impact Report
Community Development Commission approved Final
EIR/EIS on November 17, 1981.
16. My memo to you of November 23, 1981.
"I repeat that this Plan does not permit the Community Development
Commission to acquire property by condemnation except within the
existing Redevelopment Projects and for the parcels listed on
the Land Acquisition Map,
"Owners of property within the conservation or neighborhood
improvement area need not be concerned about the Community
Development Commission condemning their homes because the
Redevelopment Plan precludes that. The effect of the
Redevelopment Plan in the neighborhoods is home loans, housing
assistance payments and public improvements.»
"PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ACQUIRED:
I will review each property proposed to be acquired as shown
on the Land Acquisition Map, Exhibit 4, and Mr. Morrow will
point to each as shown on the blow up of Exhibit 4:
Occupant(s)
,The Westerner
Westerner Steak House
Golden Barrel
Apartments (about 5)
Escalante Liquor
P & L Club
Vacant Lot
Brandy's Bar
Community Youth
Athletic Assoc.
Town Club
Corral
Vacant (Harold's Club)
Acquisition
Parcel(s) Names of Owner(s)
A-1, 2,3, & 8
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A-4
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A-5
Harold F. & Ruby C. Dodd
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Gilardo Velis &
Inez M. Escalante
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Faith Frikart
A-6 Community Development
Commission
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A-7 Patricia M. Harris &
Margot McKinley
Vacant A-9, A-1O
George Armour Ury
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Occupants)
Acquisition
Parcel(s)
Vacant Bldg. A-11
Tatooing A•.12
Storage, Big Ben Market
Mario's Pizza A-14
Mario's Sports Bar
Dream Crystal A-15
Richard's Chop Sticks
Nina's Restaurant
Tahiti Restaurant
Lawyer-Atogado
National City Bookstore
Chuck's Books
Vision Records & Tapes
A-1 Bowling Trophy
Good Food
Thrift Store
Fuji Foods
"Club Melody
' Antonio's Disco
Fraser Drugs
J. C. Furniture
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A-16
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11
A-17
A-19, 20, 21
A-22
A-23
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" Checks Cashed A-24
Grandpa's General Store
w. C. Ledford
Painting Co.
`Frontier Motors
'Santa Fe Motel
La Siesta Motel
"La Morena Liquor
(Vacant)
Sweetwater Inn
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Names of Owner(s)
Steve & Shirley J. Asaro
Eugene Glass
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Eleanor S. Hazard
Eleanor S. Hazard
Richard D. &
Betina K. Dare
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Yoshiko Grasser
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Fifth Ave. Holding Co..
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Yoshiko Grasser
1,
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Floyd Hicks
DHL Realty
Eugene Glass
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Jerry Gausepohl, Fredrich
Gausepohl, Norbert
Gausepohl & Evelyn
Gausepohl
A-25, 26, 27 Wm. C. Ledford &
Deane Ledford
Jean Clark
Arthur D. &
Valerie E. Fast
Nicholas F. &
Stephanie F. Debbas
McMillin Development Inc.
Raymond & Frances M. Kenny
"
"There are a total of four households or 46 transient
occupancies in the above listed properties. 28 of these
transient occupancies are in the Santa Fe Motel at the
northeast corner of 22nd Street and National City Blvd.
(Parcel 8-2).
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"PROPOSED RE -USE OF PROPERTY:
"Mr. Morrow will point to the reuse areas on the Redevelopment
Land Use Map as I refer to these areas.
'Redevelopment is proposed on the property to be acquired as
follows:
+'Area A
--Northwest corner, 1 block, 100 unit motor hotel with
restaurant, cocktail lounge, meeting rooms, sauna, Jacuzz:.
and other amenities.
--Northeast corner and Southeast corner, Office buildings.
--Southwest corner, another 100 unit motor motel, on the whole
block.
B. New vehicle dealership. Mile of cars.
C. New vehicle dealership. Mile of cars.
'D. New vehicle dealership. Mile of cars.
E. General commercial. Offices, financial institution,
retail sales."
"This completes my introduction."
Discussion. ROBERT CASILLAS, 1102 Olive Ave., was present and asked
what would happen after the Downtown Redevelopment Project was completed.
Mayor Morgan assured him there are no other plans. PATRICE RINALDO,
Attorney representing Jean Clark, owner of Frontier Motors and Arthur
and Valerie Fast, owners of the Santa Fe Motel, was present and said
her main concern is the City taking private property from private owners
and giving it to other private owners; this is an unconstitutional act;
in order for the City to exercise its power and take the property, it
should be for public use. Ms. Rinaldo further stated that this
redevelopment program will devaluate the properties; no one would buy
the properties if they know they can be acquired by the City; the
uncertainty regarding these properties could last for 25 years. JANE
DALE, 1248 Coolidge Ave., was present and asked if the City planned to
relocate the businesses in National City. CDC Executive Director,
Arnold Peterson, said that although the City assists these businesses
financially, it does not find new locations for each business; that is
up to the individual businesses, Discussion. The Rev. JOSEF DE ERULE,
543 National City Blvd., was present and said he is in favor of the
downtown redevelopment; there are numerous fights in his neighborhood;
he has been beaten up and robbed; his cars have been vandalized; people
are afraid to come into National City for fear of being mugged. IRMA
RATANNA, 1630-32 Harding was present and said she is concerned about
the rights of property owners in the future; what is to stop the Land
Development Commission from confiscating additional property in the
*.11 ;:urfa Mayor Morgan caid under the present law, the City cannot do it;
the C*ty cannot take one square foot of land more than what is shown on
the map. GLORIA DITCH, was present and said a year and a half ago, the
small house on the back of the property she and her mother own burned
down; they wanted to rebuild it in better condition than it was so they
could rent it out; the City would not give her a permit to rebuild
because she refused to give the City 10, of the property. Mayor Morgan
recommended Ms. Ditch come in and talk to Planning Director Gerschler�.,
Discussion. ROBERT CASILLAS returned to the podium and said his
understanding is the City is only going to redevelop the downtown area;
the rest of the City was committed in order to get more funding and
asked if, possibly in ten years, a new Mayor or a new Council could take
the other property. Mayor Morgan said they could not do it. City
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Attorney McLean said a redevelopment plan requires a public hearing,
giving everyone an opportunity to comment on the plan; the plan that
is adopted binds the Council until the plan is changed by the same
process; the adoption of the plan and the Ordinance approving the project
is subject to referendum; your protection is the ballot box. Discussion.
RICHARD ENRIQUES, 1414 Harding, was present and asked how individuals
who did not need home improvement loans would benefit from this
redevelopment project. Mayor Morgan replied it would clean up the down-
town area and build up the image of National City which has been bad for
the past 25-50 years. Discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said by cleani::
up the image of National City, property values will increase. KEN
BAUMGARTNER, Corky McMillan Co., 2727 Hoover, was present and said they
own La Morena Liquor Store on 30th St., which has been "settling"; he
agreed with declaring this area blighted, but asked that the City give
them a fair market value for their property and if, through investigation
into the "settling" situation, additional properties were impacted, could
these additional properties be included in the redevelopment plan without
further public hearings. Mayor Morgan said that would be impossible.
SALVADOR VASQUEZ, 203 W. 9th, was present and spoke of the crime
problems on 8th and National. Mayor Morgan said we are trying to
alleviate the problems in this area. JOHN DALE, 1248 Coolidge was
present and asked if this particular proposal would be on the next
ballot. City Attorney McLean clarified his statement, saying that if
there is sufficient discontent in the community over the adoption of
this Ordinance, a referendum election can be called by the citizens;
this is the ultimate protection. NICHOLAS DEBBAS, Thunderbird Lane, La
Jolla, was present and said he is the owner of the La Siesta Motel at
26th and National City Blvd., and he is in favor of the Redevelopment
Plan, ALFRED HLAWATSCH, 1239 E. 30th, was present and congratulated
Council on the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. Mr. Hlawatsch said a
developer is talking about putting in a shopping center on 30th, across
from a residential area; both the Sweetwater Shopping Center and South
Bay Plaza have empty stores; we don't need another shopping center; it
is wrong to take a natural canyon and put in a shopping center that we
don't need. RICHARD TORRES, 1502 'L' Ave., was present and said if the
"undesirables were moved out of the blighted areas, the areas of the City
where they relocate will become blighted. Councilman Van Deventer
stated that with our zoning laws, these businesses will not be able to
relocate in National City. No one else was present to speak in this
regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing
be closed and staff's recommendation be approved (1. Certify that the
City Council has considered the Final EIR/EIS for the Project as prepared
by MSAL Inc., San Diego. and as approved by the CDC: 2. Certify that the
City Council has considered the report of the CDC to the City Council
and has considered all evidence and testimony for and against the adoption
of the Redevelooment Plan for the National City Downtown Redevelopment
Project,;-3. Follow the recommendation of the Executive Director of the
Community Development Commission that the,Redevelopment Plan for the Project
not include the acquisition of the Santa Fe Motel, Parcel B-2 on the Land
Acquisition Map consis ing,of 13,054 sq. ft. of land owned by Arthur D.
and Valerie E. Fast.
Carried by unanimous vote,. Absent: Dalla. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, the written protests become a part of the minutes.
Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Dalla. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, the Community Development meeting be recessed until
the conclusion of the City Council meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalla.
Mayor Morgan called a five-minute recess at 8:26 p.m.
Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent.
Dalla.
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The PUBLIC HEARING on AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 13,404 by
Resolution 13,671, Alleys 31, 30 and 105, District No. 208 (The amendment
is to increase the construction estimate, raise the City contribution,
and change the interest rate from 6% to 10% to be in line with the bond
market; written protests are required and the protest can only address
the amended items; Council may take one of the following actions:
1. Continue the hearing for a maximum of 30 days at a time, 2. Close
the hearing and overrule protests and direct the work to proceed,
3, Abandon the project, 4. Direct staff to revise the project and
proceed; City contribution - $9,615.00, budgeted - $7,000,00, to be
funded - $2,615.00; unfunded contribution to be funded prior to award
of contract; staff recommends one of the above alternatives be adopted)
was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing,
Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file, City
Attorney McLean said in the original proceedings the bonds were not at
the currently authorized interest rate and the principal purpose of this
amendment to the Resolution of Intention is to take advantage of the new
interest rates so that the bonds will be saleable and the profit feasible.
ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant, was present and displayed a
map of the exterior boundaries of District No. 208, showing the areas
to be improved; Alley No. 31 runs between 12th and what would be llth,
and 'C' and 'B' Avenues; Alley No. 50 is between Highland Ave. and what
would be 'I' Ave., and 15th and 16th Streets; Alley No. 105 is between
23rd and 24th Streets, and Highland Ave, and 'I' Ave.; two protests
were received on Alley No, 105. No one was present to speak in this
regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing
be closed and this referred to staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dallas
The PUBLIC HEARING on AMENDING of RESOLUTION NO. 13,425 by Resolution
No, 13,672, District No. 209, Alleys No. 75, 79 and 90 (The amendment
raises the estimate, increases the City contribution and raises the bond
rate from 6% to 10%; written protests are required, addressing the
amended items; Council may take one of the following actions: 1, Continue
the hearing for a maximum of 30 days at a time, 2. Close the hearing,
overrule all protests and direct the work to proceed, 3. Abandon the
project, 4. Direct the staff to revise the project and proceed; City
contribution - $24,043.28, Budget - $6,500.00, to be funded - $17,543,28;
unfunded contribution to be funded prior to award of contract; staff
recommends adoption of one of the above alternatives) was held at this
time, The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing, Certificate of
Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file, City Attorney McLean
said in the original proceedings the bonds were not at the currently
authorized interest rate and the principal purpose of this amendment to
the Resolution of Intention is to take advantage of the new interest
rates so that the bonds will be saleable and the profit will be feasible.
ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant was present and displayed a
map of the exterior boundaries of District No. 209, showing the areas
to be improved; on Alley No. 79, there were 4% protests, on Alley No. 90,
there were 34% protests, No one was present to speak in this regard.
Moved by Camacho, seccr.ded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed
be referred to staff, Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
osent: Dalia.
The PUBLIC HEARING on proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (zoning) of the
National City Municipal Code to allow ADDITIONAL USES within the
COMMERCIAL TOURIST ZONE (CT) and the COMMERCIAL TOURIST PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CT-PD), Case File No. A-6-81 (On October 26, 1981,
the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that they
amend Title 18 [zoning] to allow additional "personal service" uses in
the CT and CT-PD zone, including travel agency, barber shop, beauty
shop, dry cleaning, shoe shine shop [indoor] and cosmetologist; the CT
and CT-PD zones are intended to provide areas catering specifically to
the needs of automobile oriented trade, such as transient accomodations
and services; in addition to hotels and motels, these zones should also
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include convenience and personal service establishments for guests in
close proximity to the hotels and motels; this code amendment will
allow "personal services" as a primary use of a property in the CT and
CT-PD zone; staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation
for approval of this amendment) was held at this time. The City Clerk
reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director
Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded
by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed, the proposed amendment to
Title 18 be approved and ail stipulations of staff be adhered to.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
The PUBLIC HEARING on proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (zoning) of the
National City Municipal Code to add AMUSEMENT ARCADES to USE GROUP 6 of
Appendix D of the National City Land Use Code, Case File No. A-7-81
(On October 26, 1981, the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the
City Council that they adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use Code
to add Amusement Arcade to Use Group 6 [Commercial Recreation - Indoor]
of Appendix D, amend the definition of Amusement Arcade and strike the
term "Penny Arcade" from Use Group 5 of Appendix D; Planning Commission
further recommends that all Amusement Arcades be required to acquire
Conditional Use Permits so that the Commission and Council will have the
opportunity to review each request individually; May Centers initiated
this code amendment in order to locate an Amusement Arcade in Plaza
Bonita; currently the Land Use Code does not permit amusement arcades
in the CSC zone; the Planning Commission found that Amusement Arcades
are similar to those uses in Use Group 6 rather than Use Group 5; the
Commission also determined that "Penny Arcade" is an outdated term and
should be stricken from the code; staff concurs with the Planning
Commission recommendation) was held at this time. The City Clerk
reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director
Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and all stipulations
of staff be adhered to. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ^.-
Absent: Dada.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
The Engineer's report on Alley No. 80, District No. 214 (construction
costs - $34,898.12, incidental costs - $5,065.88, total project -
$39,964.00, City contribution - $5,013.00, assessment - $34,951.00;
the City contribution includes those items previously approved as to
grade and/or location by the City; the above estimates are based on 10%
bond rate; this project was ordered too late to have a confirmed
estimate for the 81-82 budget; incidental funds are available; City
contribution of $2,000, Acct. 09-934 FY 81-82; funds required to be
budgeted prior to awar0 of contract; staff recommends this report be
accepted) was presentee, Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer,
ty Engineer's rep:r : be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,686, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR
BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Alley No. 80 from 18th to 20th Streets,
between Grove and Prospect Streets, Assessment District No. 214)."
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,686 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,687, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(Alley No. 80, from 18th to 20th Streets between Grove Street and
Prospect Street, Assessment District No. 214)." Moved by Van Deventer,
seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,687 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
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Resolution No. 13,688, "Resolution authorizing determination to proceed
on improvement of Alley No, 80, District No. 214." was on the agenda in
error.
Resolution No. 13,689, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Alley No. 80, from
18th to 20th Streets, between Grove Street and Prospect Street,
Assessment District No. 214)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters,
Resolution No, 13,689 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Dalla.
Resolutin No. 13,690, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Alley No. 31, 50 and
105, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Waters, Resolution No. 13,690 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,691, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Alley No, 31, 50
and 105, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded
by Waters, Resolution No, 13,691 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalia.
Resolution No. 13,692, "RESOLUTION ORDERING 4tORK (Alley No. 75, 79 and
90, Assessmext District No, 209)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Waters, Resolution No. 13,692 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,693, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Alley No. 75, 79
and 90, Assessment District No. 209)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded
by Waters, Resolution No. 13,693 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.,
Absent: Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,694, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROVIDING
FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES." Moved by
Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,694 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote, Absent: Dalla.
Resolution No. 13,695, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1981, DECLARING THE RESULT
THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
kHEREAS, a special municipal election was held
and conducted in the City of National City, California, on
November 3, 1981, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and
regularly given in timed form and manner as provided by law;
that voting precincts were properly established; that election
officers were appointed and that in all respects said
election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat,
received and c{.:,assed and the returns made and declared in
time, form and :..-.,nner as required by the provisions of the
Elections Code of the State of California for the holding
of elections in cities; and
u WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 13,594 adopted
July 14, 1981, the Registrar of Voters in and for the County
of San Diego canvassed the returns of said election and has
certified the results to this City Council, said 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 HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE,
DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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"SECTION 1. That there were 17 voting precincts
established for the purpose of holding said election consisting
of consolidations of the regular election precincts in said
City as established for the holding of state and county
elections.
'SECTION 2. That at said special municipal election,
the following measure was submitted to the electors of said
City, to wit;
Shall the members of the City Council be paid YES .
:a monthly salary of $500.00 together with : :
annual increases at the rate provided for by NO
:general law of the State of California? :
"SECTION 3. That the whole number of votes cast in
said City (except absent voter ballots) was 2,526.
siThat the whole number of absent voter ballots cast
in E:_id City was 101, making a total of 2,627 votes cast in
said City,
''That the number of votes given at each precinct and
the number of votes given in the City for and against the
measure were as listed in "Exhibit A" attached.
''That as a result of said election, a majority of
the qualified voters voting on said measure relating to
Councilmen's salary did not vote in favor thereof, and that
said proposition was not carried, and shall not be deemed
adopted and ratified.
'SECTION 4, The City Clerk shall enter on the
records of said City, a statement of the result of said
election, showing:
(1) The whole number of votes cast in the City;
(2) The measure voted upon;
(3) The number of votes given at each precinct
for and against the measure;
(4) The number of votes given in the City for
and against the measure.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to
the passage nne adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the
same in the c • of original Resolutio ns of said City; and
shall make a mi•.. of passage and adoption thereof in the
records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City,
in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed
and adopted.
'PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 24th day of
November, 1981.
ATTEST:
/s/ Kile > 10 rgan
MAYOR
/s/ Ione Campbell
CITY CLERK
11/24/81
EXTRACT
CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL AND DISTRICT
GENERAL ELECTIONS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
NOVEMBER 3, 1981
240
PRECINCT
NO. REG. VOTERS
VOTES CAST
NATIONAL CITY PROPOSITION L
YES
NO
51560
938
199
70
117
51580
658
125
37
77
51590
901
121
32
82
51600
444
103
29
71
C1610
952
192
64
113
51630
567
133
40
73
1650
340
72
19
49
51670
659
120
32
84
51700
749
207
87
102
51710
760
181
52
119
51720
849
151
60
74
51730
838
192
65
116
51750
1,270
321
103
_ 195
51790
1,068
135
43
81
51830
941
202
59
132
51880
635
113
41
65
51882
245
60
23
31
Absentee
9
-
26
75
T OTALS
12,823
2,627
882
1,656
I, Ione Campbell, the City Clerk of the City of National City, do hereby certify
the above to be the results of the official canvass of the returns of National
City Proposition L of the Consolidated Municipal and District Election held on
November 3, 1981 in San Diego County..
Witness my hand and official seal th $.24 d'ayro£ November, 1981.
done C mpbell, City CYerk of the
--.City f National City, California
"EXHIBIT A"
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Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,695 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION - FIRST READING
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
Ordinance No. 11/24/81-1, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of National City, California approving the redevelopment plan and the
feasibility of relocation for the National City Downtown Redevelopment
Project, National City, California."
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
Ordinance No. 1761 (11/24/61-2), "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
SOUTH OF 30TH STREET OPPOSITE 'K' THROUGH 'L' AVENUES TO ADD THE PD
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING ZONE)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded
by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1761 (W3W24/61-2) be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT
REGISTER NO. 19, dated November 24, 1981, in the amount of $264,926.07
(Warrants Nos. 74140 through 74202) was presented. Moved by Waters,
seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters,
Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Della.
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's STATEMENT of CASH RECEIPTS AND
DISBURSEMENTS for the month ended October 31, 1981 was presented. Approves
and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The Engineer's Report on Alley No. 80, District No. 214 (See Page 237,
Para. 4)
The City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of construction contract CHANGE
ORDERS 1 and 2 to KIMBALL PARK, Phase III -A, Spec. 920, LWCF 06-00822
(Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $10,779.71, covers the cost of
installing the enderground portion of the Security Lighting System and
minor costs associated with construction in the park; the complete
lighting system was a deductive bid item originally, but deducted because
of costs; it is prudent to install the underground portion, due to
irrigation and landscaping work associated with this contract; Change
Order No. 2, in the amount of $3,500 covers extra costs associated with
the removal and relocation of extensive concrete rubble located at
finish grade in an area to be landscaped; Change Order No. 1 is a 1.8%
increase in contract costs and Change Order No. 2 is a .6% increase;
total cost of these clf rci?5 is $14,279.71; allocated project funds are
avFAlable; staff rec ' •:.13 these change orders be approved and City
l<<:-leer be directed to Jn and process the Change Orders) was presented.
Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved.
by unanimous vote. Absent: Della.
The City Engineer's request for APPROVAL of construction CHANGE ORDER
NO. 3, "DRAINAGE BOX CULVERT" & PARADISE CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS"
as further negotiated by the City Engineer to the benefit of the City
(Recent flooding of Paradise Creek Channel between 22nd and 24th streets
caused some settlement of the soil covering the rip -rap and change in
alignment of the turfstone at the bottom of the channel slopes; after a
meeting with the City Engineer, the Contractor, the Landscape Architect,
the Landscape Sub -Contractor and our Construction Representative, it was
recommended the banks be hydroseeded in lieu of sod for erosion control;
additional contract time of 30 calendar days has been requested by the
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contractor for this work which is acceptable to the City Engineer; no
additional funds are required; a credit to the City in the amount of
$17,206.56 will result from this change order; staff recommends a
Resolution be passed approving this change order and the City Engineer
be authorized to sign on behalf of the City) was presented. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A letter from Sgt. Frank Chenelle, National City Sweetwater Basketball
Booster President, requesting a donation of $250 to assist in the Sweet-
water High School Basketball Program. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Van Deventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalia. Sgt. Chenelle was present and said Sweetwater is the
first high school in San Diego County to have two All -American players
on the same team.
OTHER BUSINESS
PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION
The Planning Commission's Notice of Decision, Certification of final
EIR, Highland Village Plaza (On November 9, 1981, the Planning
Commission voted to certify the EIR for Highland Village Plaza to be
complete and meeting all State and local requirements; they found the
project would have a significant effect on traffic in the area, but
adopted a Statement of Overriding Social and Economic Considerations;
this action only applies to the adequacy of the EIR; the project itself
will be considered at a future date; staff concurs with the Planning
Commission's action) was presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
Absent: Dalla.
The recommendations from the October 14th and November llth meetings
of the Traffic Safety Committee (1. Install a YIELD sign at the NW
corner of 28th and 'Al, 2, Install a pedestrian crosswalk on 8thiSt.,
between the NSC Annex entrance and the Naval Station parking lot,
3. Install 2-hour parking signs on the East side of Roosevelt Ave. in
the 1500 block, 4. Install a NO LEFT TURN standard regulatory sign,
both visual and written [R-17 and R-17A] for customers leaving the
Rosario's Store parking lot on Highland Ave.) were presented. Moved
by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Traffic Safety
Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Dalla.
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF - No report.
MAYOR - No report.
CITY COUNCIL - No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to
4:00 p.m., December 1, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalia.
The meeting closed at 8:56 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular
meeting of December 8, 1981,
Corrections*
No Corrections
R
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
11/24/81
*Add to the motion, Page 235, Para. 1, "3, Follow the recommendation of
the Executive Director of the Community Development Commission that the
Redevelopment Plan for the Project not include the acquisition of the
Santa Fe Motel, Parcel B-2 on the Land Acquisition Map consisting of
13,054 sq. ft. of land owned by Arthur D. and Valerie E. Fast."
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