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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 07-22 CC MIN206 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, C ALIFtRNIA JULY 22, 1980 The regular 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: Camacho, Della, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, McLean, Stracker. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst. City Manager Ballard followed with invocation by S. 0. Francisco, Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1980, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dallas Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Camacho. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The City Clerk read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP GAMES WEEK", July 28 to August 2, 1980. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Della, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Al Alvarado. The City Clerk read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "CLOWN WEEK", August 1 - August 7, 1980. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to "Hopo the Hobo" and "Rontuit." PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PAUL MARSHALL, 3026 E.-19 Street, was present and asked Council's favorable consideration of paying the 7% difference between the estimate and bid for 19th Street improvement, he was approached by several senior citizens asking him to ask Council for the help, Mayor Morgan said if they changed policy like that they would have to change it for everybody. City Attorney McLean advised this can't be settled until the hearing on the confirmation of the Assessment is held; the law requires that if the contract price exceeds the estimated assessment by more than 10%, the property owners cannot be assessed for the amount over 10% without a re -assessment; the City has never re -assessed; the difference has always been paid by the City or the project dropped; the proper time for the Council to address the issue is at the Hearing on Confirmation of the Assessment. City Attorney McLean further stated the cost of this project includes a substantial amount of money that the City is paying to people on 19th Street who have refused to dedicate their right-of-way, the City had to employ appraisers and the City is in the process of filing condemnation actions against people on the 19th Street project who refuse to dedicate their right+of-way, although the majority of the people have dedicated the right-of-way; the effect of that is to increase assessments. Discussion. Mr. Marshall asked when the work would begin. City Engineer Stracker stated the contract has been awarded and the contractor still has to sign his documents. City Attorney McLean said there were properties still to be acquired; it would be a couple of weeks at least. Mayor Morgan reported the newspapers several times have cited National City as having the highest crime in San Diego County; he feels it is not right, when in 1979 the City of San Diego had 106 murders and National City had 3; it makes a bad image for the City; the inference is that most of the crimes are done in National City and he feels this started in CPO 7/22/80 and he instructed the Council's CPO delegate to talk to Mr. Huff and have him put an extra column or two on reports showing that National City had 3 murders and San Diego 106. Mayor Morgan displayed a chart showing 1979 statistics: Murders: Chula Vista 3, Escondido . 1, San Diego - 106, El Cajon - 2, Oceanside - 10, National City - 3; Robbery: Chula Vista - 165, Escondido - 79, San Diego - 3104, E1 Cajon - 102, Oceanside - 315, National City - 321; Rape: Chula Vista - 24, Escondido - 12, San Diego - 336, El Cajon - 26, Oceanside - 82, National City - 36; Aggravated Assault: Chula Vista - 205, Escondido - 78, San Diego - 2264, El Cajon - 231, Oceanside - 284, National City - 219; Burglaries: Chula Vista - 1667, Escondido - 715, San Diego - 20109, El Cajon - 1684, Oceanside - 1655, National City - 1267. Mayor Morgan reported that 54% of crime committed in National City was committed by San Diego people; further, National City.crime rate is 58.38 + 9; San Diego, 50.61 + 13; Imperial Beach, 46.09 + 10; Chula Vista, 39.83 + 9; Coronado, 24.42 + 9; he realized there is too much crime in National City but it's not fair for the City to get an image of the most crime in San Diego County; he would take anyone and show them National City is a quiet community and has 48,000 of the best people in San Diego County.. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN - GP-2-80, to consider several Amendments (A. To change from "Commercial Tourist" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre the property located on the north side of Sweetwater Road, 3800.3900 block [Assessor's Parcels 564-31-04 and 564-.31.38]; B. To change from "Conservation and Open Space" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre" the property located on the south side of Sweetwater Road, 3800.3900 [Assessor's Parcel No. 564-36-06]; C. To change from "Residential 16-20 Dwelling Units/Acre to "Medical and Related Uses" the property on the north side of 8th Street, 2100 block [Assessor's Parcel No. 557-14-25].) to the General Plan was held at this time. (Affidavit of Mailing and Certificate of Publication on file.) Planning Director Gerschler stated the first part, Item A, is a request to change from "Commercial Tourist" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre" the property located on the north side of Sweetwater Road, 3800-3900 block (Assessor's Parcel No. 564-3.1-C4); the Planning Commission recommends against the change and staff concurs. JAMES ALBRIGHT, 1003 Plaza Blvd., N.C., was present en behalf of Dr. Reiner (owner of the property) and said this is the south eastern portion of the City; it is located at the county/city line; the property was purchased by Dr. Reiner who had it annexed to the City; at that time, Dr. Reiner requested the City Council to have that property zoned Commercial -Tourist with the idea of making the property worth a lot more; county zoning for the property had been agricultural. Mr. Albright continued the proposal is that the property be zoned for condominium use under PUD (six condos to 1 acre of land); the area is practically all residential, north of Sweetwater Road and further on up the hill there is complete residential area; the area of the former golf course is commercial; a church abuts the property; the "Commercial Tourist" zoning is out of order with the area and the growth; the objections voiced at the Planning Commission Hearing were based on increased traffic in that area; the Code indicates that the purpose of the CT zone is to provide an area catering to the eeds of automobile oriented trade, that is inconsistent with that area; it is off the beaten track for transient, motels. Mr. Albright stated his client is trying to get that property zoned for residential so he can build condominiums, housing needed in the Southern California area. Planning Director Gerschler said present zoning allows offices, studios and non -retail types of commercial. Mr. Albright added the zoning can also permit handball courts, golfing; there is a church right next door and that is not consistent with the zoning; the only objections came from an individual complaining about the traffic increase; that is going to happen anyway with the Shopping Center; the improvement would benefit the City as means of increased property tax base. Vice Mayor Waters reported a letter was received from Mrs,, Genevieve P. Olson, 3522 Sweet- water Road, Bonita, in favor of the rezoning to residential. CARLOS GALVIN, 3726 Fairlindo Way, was present and stated he was speaking on behalf of 11 homeowners residing on Fairlindo Way, Bonita Willows Condo- minium Complex, south of the property development, they are against the proposed amendment to the General Plan; the developers want to build up to 10 units per acre in an 7/22/80 208 area that now contains single family homes, a church and wooded areas; Bonita Willows has only 5.5. units per acre and is blended well with the surrounding environment; the proposed high density development will be completely out of harmony with the environment. Mr. Galvin continued it should be noted that subject land north of Sweetwater Road floods after each rainfall with a heavy run-off to the hills toward the east; even with drainage pipes that run under Sweetwater Road there will be enormous amounts of fill dirt required on that land to act as a dam and the land to the east will be flooded as it will be well below the level of the fill; because of the configuration of Sweetwater Road in that area there will be a dangerous situation at the intersection with the proposed road into the shopping center with the increased traffic. Mr. Gerschler said when the zone change was requested to build the church, the property owners were told that the remaining land would eventually be used for a health spa; at the Planning Commission hearing last month, the Planning Commission unanimously rejected the proposed amendment. In answer to a question if they would rather have a motel in there or a condominium project, Mr. Galvin stated they would rather have a condominium but it is a dilemma; they feel the Planning Commission made a wise choice. CAROL FRENO, 3703 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita, was present and protested the amendment; when they speak of a hotel or a condominium development, they are talking about over 120 cars coming in there; with Bonita Mesa Road, a major road into the Shopping Center, she doesn't believe they can consider this kind of development going into Sweetwater Road. Discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said the General Plan shows the area as Tourist -Commercial, they are asking for Residential 6-10 dwelling units per acre; the Planning Commission turned that down and staff has recommended that it be turned down; in the existing Tourist -Commercial zoning, they can build hotels, motels, churches, offices, studios, restaurants and commercial indoor recreation; the annexation came before the church. JOHN RUIZ, P.O. Box 580, Bonita, was present and said he opposed traffic impact; there are 19 homes whose sole access is an ease- ment road that is very close to this property; it would affect their traffic flow; a lower density would provide an appropriate transition from the high density condominium adjacent to the church before you transition to the very low density; this appears to be a flood hazard area. Mr. Ruiz said the current zoning is clearly improper; the things that are being cited as allowable there, are things that are probably improper in a residential area: restaurants, motels, offices; and asked if any of the Council would want those next to their homes. Mr. Ruiz said this is an appropriate general plan amendment, let's rezone it appropriately. PASTOR GA1Y TABRUN, Pastor, Seventh Day Adventist Church, adjacent to the property was present and said Dr. Reiner donated that property to the Bonita Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church; he has talked to Dr. Reiner about that zoning change and they have some reservations about it; they wouldn't want condos blocking the view so the church could not be seen from the road; the church would not like development to take place under the present zoning; they have requested if rezoning should take place, Dr. Reiner extend the Church the courtesy of letting them know what the plans would be so that the Church would not be obscured from the road; Dr, Reiner has assured them that would take place. Pastor Tabrun said he has not looked at traffic problems; they have been concerned with rezoning, they are not happy with the prospects of what can go in there with the present zoning; if it were a choice between the two, they would rather it be residential. Dr. Reiner, was present and drew a rough sketch showing the property and what they plan, saying they have thought about flooding and plan to build a lake which would be scenic and take care of the flood control; they feel Residential would be more desirable rather than Tourist -Commercial; the structures would surround the lake; he expected his planner to be here with plans he could show; they were on their way. Dr. Reiner said thousands of cars are going to be traveling that road, no matter what they do, their nittle development on 4 or 5 acres is not going to have a big effectAraffic. Vice Mayor Waters asked how many units the Willows had to an acre. Planning Director Gerschler answered they were five plus to an acre. In answer to the question if he would build five to an acre and would he be in agreement to something like that, Dr. Reiner agreed he would and stated the project in mind would be better looking than the Willows. Discussion. Moved by Waters, refer this back to the Planning Commission for study and consideration of 7/22/80 1 the five per acre and continue this public hearing 30 days to August 26, 1980. Planning Director Gerschler reminded Council that if this particular hearing is trailed, they have to trail all three. Died for lack of second. Discussion. Planning Director Gerschler suggested if Council set this aside and order that it come back with the General Plan changes in October, that would give them plenty of time to work with staff and the other two cases would not be delayed. Moved by Morga'i, seconded by Van Deventer, approve Planner's recommendation and close the public hearing on item A and deny the change. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, we do not require them to refile or pay additional fees. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Gerschler said Item B is a Public Hearing on a change from "Conservation and Open Space" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/ Acre" the property located on the south side of Sweetwater Road, 3800- 3900 block (Assessor's Parcel No., 564-36-06); this property is in the process of annexing from the unincorporated county area to the City; in this case, the Planning Commission denied the change and staff does not agree; staff recommends that the change be approved. RONALD WHILEY, Architect, 325 W. Washington, S.D., representing Randall & Associates, applicants for this proposed annexation, was present displayed some plans to Council saying it was the beginning of the design concept for 28 luxury semi -attached condominium units; some of them are duplex arrangement and some are triplexes and fourplexes; the plans are going to be large and they're going to be spacious with very nice features; they are asking for the approval of the annexation and the proposed concept; they are on approximately 42 acre site and they're very concerned about the view for the units; the density is/keeping with 52, similar to the Willows, they're proposing a very low.•key project with not very many units and not a very large recreation space. In answer to how many square feet in the units, Mr. Whiley replied they are in the beginning--16 or 18, perhaps 2000, something like that; the area is a general sloping hillside and the condos are going to be designed to fit into the hillside. Discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said he understands the Council expects the density to be less than what Mr. Whiley is talking about; (Councilman Camacho left Council Chambers) Council has three levels they can approve and be within what's been discussed: five units per acre, 71 units per acre, or 10 units per acre. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this develop- ment if annexed in the City be five units per acre. Further discussion. Planning Director Gerschler stated that if the developer was put on notice tonight, that when Council looks at plans in the future, they will expect those plans to be carefully tailored to the site and that the guess would be at about 51/2 units to the acre and then give him a maximum of 7.5, with that instruction emphatically expressed that Council wants it tailored to the site and they perceive 51 units to the acre. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, the motion be amended to approve the Planner's recommendation. (Councilman Camacho returned. Mr. Gerschler repeated his recommendation.) Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Morgan., Nays: Van Deventer, Waters. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, close the public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Gerschler said Item C was a Public Hearing to change from "Residential 16-20 Dwelling Units/Acre to "Medical and Related Uses" the property on the north side of 8th Street, 2100 block (Assessor's Parcel No. 557-14-25), the Planning Commission and Staff recommend in favor. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this hearing be closed and the approved changes from Residential 16-20 Dwelling Units per acre to Medical and Related Uses be approved and all stipulations adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. The Public Hearing on APPEAL of Planning Commission's DENIAL OF PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE at 3330 and 3336 Orange Street, ZC-6-80 (Current zoning [Commercial, Limited] of these properties provides for small scale, convenience retail shopping facilities at the neighborhood level, typically including food and convenience stores, small retail and service shops, and professional offices. Proposed zoning [Commercial, Central Business District] provides for central business commercial development of the highest intensity including both retail and wholesale commercial 7/22/80 21.1 uses; and take-out and drive-thru restaurants; all properties located within the City of National City, and fronting on Sweetwater Road between Interstate 805 and Freeway 54 [South Bay Freeway; are Zoned Commercial, Limited; the Planning Commission at their meeting of June 9, 1980, denied this request based on neighbors' objections at the hearing and petition received containing 25 signatures) was held at this time. The City `'lerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission denied and staff concurs. ED MORRISON, JR., 2315 E. 32nd St., representing the Morrison family and Dora Knudson, owners, was present said he had passed out reports of his contacts in the area; he took up the petition opposing the zoning change and contacted all but seven of the property owners in the area: 20 people were in favor of the zone change, 8 were questioning or against. Mr. Morrison asked for favorable consideration of the proposes zoning change; it appears over 50%o favor it; Planning Director Gerschler explained the CBD zone in National City called Central Business District Zone is designed for areas such as Highland Avenue, 8th Street, South Bay Plaza Shopping Center, it's a broad range of commercial retail, almost every kind of a commercial retail business is allowed in the CBD zone; the CL zone is designed for a neighborhood; to make a single lot CBD when everything else is CL is spot zoning; although there is no law against it, staff will always urge avoiding spot zoning. Mr. Morrison stated they only own one piece of property, he never thought they would be spot zoning, property owners are in favor of a CBD zone, the people on the East Side of the 7-Eleven store would be, he didn't know he could contact neighbors and all file under one petition on a zone change application, he can't speak for all of them, but the property owners on Sweetwater Road would very much like to see their property like their neighbors on the south side of the road. JOHN MORRISON, 3241 Olive and 3235 Olive (approximately 100 ft. from the• piece in question) was present and said a change in zoning in that area would upgrade it; sometime in the near future that whole area should be zoned CBD; he would personally favor annexation with that zoning. BUD BRITTLE, 3360 Cypress, was present and said he annexed to National City recently and he has three lots there and he sees nothing against what Mr. Morrison wants to do. LARRY MORRISON, (no address given) was present and said he had a lot that was C zoned next to the Freeway, they took the C zone away and he would like the zoning changed to CBD. Mayor Morgan stated he would like staff to study this petition, he hasn't checked it out. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, continue this public hearing until the next council meeting to give staff opportunity to check the signatures and report. ED MORRISON returned to the podium and stated he has talked to all the neighbors in the area and he doesn't understand what is going on. Mr. Morrison was advised they were laying it over for a week for study of the petition. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean reported Larry Morrison is a close frined of his and the Morrison family; he has no financial interest. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,399, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Leta M. Whalen, Phyllis D. Nollet and Patricia M. Pouch, for street purposes.) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,399 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,400, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREE PURPOSES (A portion of Nineteenth Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,400 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,401, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO JUAN J. & IRMA SIBAJA AND ROY W. & MARTHA M. SMITH (Portions of "N" Avenue, south of Eighth Street)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,401 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Roy Smith was present and inquired if his square footage remained the same. Acting City Engineer Stracker said it would come out the same. 7/22/80 21, Resolution No. 13,402, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Easement for Barricade and Guard Rail - Gretler)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,402 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,403, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Drainage Easement - Eighteenth Street to Nineteenth Street - Ross)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,403 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,404, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Alleys 31, 34, 50, 100 and 105, Assessment District No. 208)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,404 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (second reading) Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this Ordinc ane be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1724 (3/ /8Q.. ), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR READABLE PRICES ON PACKAGED CONSUMER COMMODITIES." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1724 (q/J5/88--4) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla inquired who would be responsible for enforcement of this Ordinance; is it the responsibility of the City Attorney to prosecute this: City Attorney McLean said he assumed he would be told about it, or the City Manager, and they would instruct appropriate staff to look into it. IGNACIO BRAMBILA, 1940 "0" Avenue, was present and inquired if he was going to be notified when the Hearing on the Alley was. He was advised the hearing was set by the Resolution of Intention and he would be notified of the time and place. OLD BUSINESS The NATIONAL CITY RODEO ASSOCIATION'S continued request to hold a RODEO in El Toyon Park on October 3-5, 1980 (Staff recommendation. this application be denied due to the concerns expressed by the Park and Recreation Department, Public Works Department and the Chief of Police) was presented. JAY LUDLOW, Vice President, National City Spurs and Saddles Assoc.., was present and informed Council that they had decided not to hold the Rodeo this year because they could not have it in National City; they're just going to quit. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this item be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1, dated July 22, 1980, in the amount of $77,933.21 (Warrants Nos. 69104 through 69178) and PAYROLL for the period ending June 30, 1980, in the amount of $202,682.17; and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 2, dated July 22, 1980, in the amount of $54,601.85 (Warrants Nos. 69179 through 69254) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, they be ratified and confirmed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The City Engineer's request for DEFERRAL OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS at 1721 Wilson Avenue was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, request be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The Park & Recreation's Request for FREE SWIMMING for SENIOR CITIZENS (,..allow free admission to the Municipal Pool for senior citizens aged 50 and over during regular recreation swim hours. Staff has received requests from community residents for this program; present free swim time in conflict with nutrition program) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request and refer to staff so the proper hour can be set. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/22/80 21, OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-80, application for Zone Variance to allow reduction in required setbacks in conjunction with development of a motel at 510 National City Blvd., Case File No. Z-3-80. (Applicant - T.S. Lin) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler reported they have inspected other properties and they are so convinced that the smaller setback should be allowed, that they have asked the Planning Commission to initiate a Code change that would reduce the Setback so that variances will not be necessary. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE from their regular meeting of July 9, 1980, (1. Remove the "No Parking" signs on Gladiolus Drive, designate Gladiolas Drive a "One -Way Street" north bound, with parking prohibited on the west side, and order the propert signs be installed; 2. Prohibit parking and order the curb painted red on the East side of North Highland Avenue between two driveways serving 307 North Highland Avenue; 3. Designate a passenger loading zone and order the curb painted white on the south side of 8th Street, between two driveways serving the Humphrey Mortuary at 2410 E. 8th Street.) were presented. Asst. City Manager Ballard said staff disagrees with the Traffic Safety Committee on Item No. 1. Acting City Engineer Stracker stated they went out and contacted the property owners regarding the removal of the parking signs and the three people who have frontage on Gladiolus Drive object to the change; he recommended Council go against Traffic Safety Committee recommendation and leave it like it is. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation and refer the item (1) back to staff for consideration of parking spot on Division Street and the balance of the recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITYMANAGER BALLARD reported receipt of a letter from SAN DIEGO TRANSIT (regarding an addition to Route 29 northbound from Palm and Beyer [San Ysidro] at 5:28 a.m. weekdays; the trips leaving at 5:55 a.m. and 6:01 a.m. are dangerously overcrowded; this new trip would relieve that condition; since this routing travels through portions of the County, Chula Vista and National City San Diego Transit needs the approval from all three agencies; the approximate cost to TDA funds for FY 81 will be $425.00 and will be included in the "First Amendment" claim later this year.) and recommended approval. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, for approval. Councilman Dalla said "for the record, I would like to just encourage Mr. Gerschler and Mr. Fischer and anybody else that has anything to do with San Diego Transit to continue working so that we don't have to pay twice for what we're already paying once for and not getting; that sounds confusing but I think they know what I mean." Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded 1y Dalla, the motion be amended to add a letter be sent to San Die o s objectingto a in . Further discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Nays: Camacho, Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY - No report, OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN reported an unnamed street leading to the boat launch ramp has been designated in error on maps as "Goesno Place", Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, it be referred to staff for an appropriate name. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/22/80 213 MAYOR MORGAN inquired about "N" Avenue between Plaza Blvd. and 14th Street. Acting City Engineer Stracker said he and Planning Director Gerschler are working on it. Mr. Gerschler stated there will be a report soon. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER reported he and Councilman Camacho toured Scrap Disposal and were pleased to see them pouring concrete and starting landscaping work; they are starting to really work on it; they were quite impressed with the new operation, their word seems to be as good as their bond. VICE MAYOR WATERS spoke in regard to the letter from a teacher who wrote a 50-page book on National City and suggested it be referred to the Chamber of Commerce to assist in preparing the film about the City. VICE MAYOR WATERS protested the 9.8% increase granted to the Sweetwater Authority saying; it is not justified in any way, Council should take a strong look at the utility companies; the Telephone Company is putting pressure, something like 1500% increase for alarm systems. COUNCILMAN DALLA inquired if there was anything pending about the produce business near the bowling alley on Plaza Blvd. Planning Director Gerschler replied they have a zoning violation case and they are going to seek a complaint through Municipal Court. City Attorney McLean said the complaint has been filed and they are awaiting a hearing date. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. The meeting closed at 9:33 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at their regular meeting of August 5, 1980. EDcorrections nNo corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA i/22/80