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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 8, 1999
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto (arrived at
3:10 p.m.), Waters.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Desrochers, Eiser, McCabe, Morse,
Myers, Post.
Mayor Waters introduced Councilman Beauchamp, who then asked those in
attendance to state their name and the organization they represented. The
following individuals were present:
Bruce
Coons
Mike Reading
Vernon Cook
Sam R Judd, Esq.
Charles Alban
Robert Recks
Richard Hamilton
Jim Papulas
Richard Borstadt
Arnold Hunsberger
William Tuchscher
Debra DeFratti
Save our Heritage Organization (SOHO)
San Diego Electric Railroad Association
(SDERA).
Carriso Gorge Railway
SDERA
SDERA
San Rail
SDERA
SDERA
SDERA
San Diego Railroad Museum
Tuchscher Development
City of Chula Vista
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Councilman Beauchamp gave a brief overview of the existing railroad and
the railroad right-of-way around the bay, its historical significance, current
status and potential uses.
There was also discussion about the width of the right-of-way and its ability
to accommodate both rail traffic and a bike path. Information and concerns
were enumerated about the undesirable consequences of freight trains and
freight storage using the line, and the desirable benefits that eliminating
freight storage would have on future development. The potential for a
dinner train on a portion of the rail line was also examined and discussed.
William Tuchscher, Developer of the Crystal Bay Project on the Chula
Vista Bayfront, wanted to go on record and clarify that they are terrified of
freight coming in; but they have no problem with the tourist -oriented uses
of the rail lines.
The consensus was that the issues would be taken up again at a future
workshop as things develop and more information becomes available.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, the meeting be adjourned to the
Next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on November 9, 1999, at
3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 4:35 p.m.
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CI Y LERK
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
December 14, 1999.
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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