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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 16, 1975
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, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier,
Campbell, Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson, Hoffland, McCabe,
McLean.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Bourcier, followed with invocation by Father Atwell Stewart, St.
Matthew's Episcopal Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 25 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Morgan presented twenty-five year service pins to and
congratulated: Richard Randall, Robert McConkey, and Jesus
Saavedra of the Public Works Department.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor's proposed appointments of Raul Ortuno, Marc Tarasuck,
and Daniel Murphy to the Citizens Committee for Community
Development were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid,
the appointments be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Dalla.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ROBERT PRUISS, 910 East 7th St., Apt 3 was present and said he
was formerly with the National City Tennis Club and has turned
that over to Robert Andrade; he is now in Coronado; the tennis
courts at El Toyon still need lights and the courts in Kimball
Park should be painted and lighted. Mr. Pruiss briefly dis-
played plans drawn in Mexico City.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS'`
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolutions be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,925, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FROM
WITHIN THE PROPOSED CENTER CITY PROJECT, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AND PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION OF PROJECT AREA INTERESTS ON THE
CITY'S CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT." Moved by
Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,925 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,926, "RESOLUTION AURIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTR, AND THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S POUND
FACILITIES AND SERVICES." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid,
Resolution No. 11,926 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 11,927, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BILL
OF SALE CONVEYING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,927
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,928, "RESOLUTION INDICATING INTENT OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY TO JOIN WITH OTHER GENERAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSE
UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A PLANNING PROCESS FOR A COOR-
DINATED WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION.'
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,928 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,929, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC HEALTH TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1431, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION OR
DESTRUCTION OF WELLS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by
Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,929 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,930, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION FROM UNALLOCATED
FUND BALANCE - REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT 22." The City Attorney
stated approval of the resolution would mean adoption of item 34
(award of bid GS 7576-2 for six intermediate police sedans) on the
Agenda. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,930
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,931, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING
ASSISTANCE AREA WITHIN WHICH HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS MAY BE MADE,'
APPROVING SUCH HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE EXECUTION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF TI-IE CITY OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND
SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT SUCH HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
PROGRAM." Councilman Pinson spoke against the resolution as it
conflicts with the General Plan. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Camacho, Resolution No. 11,931 be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Pinson. Abstaining: Dalla.
Resolution No. 11,932, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON THE 9TH DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1975, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW, WHEREAS, a special municipal
election was held and conducted in the City of National City,
County of San Diego, State of California, on Tuesday, the 9th day
of December, 1975, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given
in time, 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 canvassed and the returns
made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the
provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the
holding of elections in cities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 11,924 adopted the 2nd day
of December, 1975, the City Clerk of the City of National City
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 RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That there were 18 voting precincts established
for the purpose of holding said election consisting of the regular
election precincts in the City of National 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:
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Shall the ordinance repealing the previously adopted
Ordinance No. 1438 which approved the redevelopment
plan for the Bonita Center Redevelopment project be
adopted?
SECTION 3. That the whole number of votes cast in said City
(except absent voter ballots) was 4,157. That the whole number of
absent voter ballots cast in said City was 66, making a total of
4,223 votes cast in said City.
SECTION 4. That the measure voted upon at said election is
as follows:
Shall the ordinance repealing the previously adopted
Ordinance No. 1438 which approved the redevelopment
plan for the Bonita Center Redevelopment project be
adopted?
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.
SECTION 5. The City Council does declare and determine that
as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters
voting on said measure relating to the adoption of an ordinance
which would repeal the approval of the redevelopment plan for
the Bonita Center Redevelopment Project as the same is set forth
in Ordinance No. 1438, did vote in favor thereof, and that said
proposition was carried, and shall be deemed adopted and ratified.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the
City Council 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 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book
of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of
the 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." Moved by Reid, seconded
by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,932 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 11,933, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SOUTH BAY TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER
(Formerly National Center Subdivision)." Moved by Pinson, seconded
by Reid, Resolution No. 11,933 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 11,934, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
LOCATED AT NORTH SIDE OF 14TH STREET BETWEEN ORANGE AND EUCLID
AVENUES (D.M.D. Development Co.)." Moved by Reid, seconded by
Pinson, Resolution No. 11,934 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 11,935, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AT 905 E. 6TH STREET (William J. Beeman)."
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,935 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,936, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK AT 419 "L" AVENUE (Robert & Louise
Thompson)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No.
11,936 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,937, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVENANT RUNNING WITH
THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Robert & Louise
Thompson, Assessor's Parcel No. 557-011-02)." Moved by Reid,
seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,937 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
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SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
DECEMBER 9, 1975
Measure Submitted to the Voters:
Shall the ordinance repealing the previously adopted
ordinance No. 1438 which approved the redevelopment plan
for the Bonita Center Redevelopment project be adopted?
Precinct No.
51560
51570
51580
Yes
9
66
102
51590
51600
51620
51640
51660
51670
I 51700
L51/10
51740
51750
51780
51820
51840-
51860
51880
Absent Ballot
72
79
100
102
94
87
83
95
144
96
83
69
79
52
144
21
TOTAL 1,577
No
7
93
139
167
190
153
190
209
Total.
16
159
241
239
269
253
292
303
115 202
120 203
173 uE3.
173 17
248 344
129 212
158 227
163 242
109 161
65 209
45 66
4,223
I hexeby certify the above to he he results of the officil
canvass of the ballots of the Special Yunicipal Election hcild
on Tuesday, December 9, 1975.
Dated: Deceml-Jer 11, 1975
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City Clerk o the City of
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Resolution No. 11,938, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AND SIDEWALK AT 2203 E. 11TH STREET (Thomas
Gogue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No.
11,938 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,939, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH
THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Thomas Gogue, County
Assessor's Parcel No. 557-310-03)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by
Camacho, Resolution No. 11,939 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
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vote.
Resolution No. 11,940, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 (No. 70, to construct
one two-story frame and stucco duplex at 2041 East Fifth Street,
San Diego County Assessor's Parcel No. 557-060-15, M. Palmer for
Earl Roys)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No.
11,940 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,941, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 2, 1976." Moved by Reid,
seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,941 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinances be presented for
first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 12/16/75-1, An Ordinance Regulating the Construction,
Use and Connection to Public Sewers in the City of National City,
California, and the Construction, Use, and Connection of House
Laterals Thereto, and Repealing Ordinance Nos. 784 and 1159 and
All Other Ordinances That May Be in Conflict with This Ordinance."
Ordinance No. 12/16/75-2, An Ordinance of the City of National
City, California, Amending Ordinance No. 1067 Relating to the
Preparation and Distribution of Food, and Repealing All Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinance in Conflict Therewith."
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be presented for
second reading and adoption by title only. Carried by unanimous
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1488 ( R/2/q;-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 4286 (NS) AS ADOPTED BY CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1431
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, OR DESTRUCTION
OF WELLS, AND INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE WATER WELL STANDARDS:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA (CHAPTER II OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
BULLETIN NO. 74), AND CATHODIC STANDARDS: STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(CHAPTER II OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES BULLETIN NO. 74-1)."
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1488 (1244/2/ -1)
be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
HEARINGS
The continued HEARING on the proposed REZONING from M-3 to TRC-PD
13, Map 8038,.E.J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK I
Redevelopment Project; parcel located between 22nd and 24th Streets
on the easterly side of Hoover Avenue (ZC-8-75) was held at this
time. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson reported the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the zone change for parcel 13.
No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Reid, the public hearing be closed and the Plannin9 Commission's
recommendation to rezone parcel 13 from M-3 to TRC-PD be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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The continued HEARING on the proposed rezoning from R-4 to R-1 the
properties on the southerly side of 15TH STREET easterly :of
Highland Avenue, from 820 to 924 E. 15TH STREET, the properties on
the northerly side of 16TH STREET easterly of Highland Avenue
from 901 to 921 E. 16TH STREET, and the properties on the
easterly side of "L" AVENUE northerly of 16th Street from 1539
"L" AVENUE to the vacant parcel adjacent to the north side of 1411
"L" AVENUE (ZC-9-75) was held at this time. Asst. Planning
Director Gunnarson reported the Planning Commission recommended
the rezoning from R-4 to R-1 on the properties outlined on Map
No. ZC-9-75 with the exceptions of those properties east of "L"
Avenue. EDWARD STEVENS, 1515 "L" Avenue, was present and said he
would go along with the Planning Commission's recommendation; he
wanted his portion of "L" Avenue to remain unchanged. JOHN GALLO,
830 E. 15th St., was present and said he was against the whole
thing. MRS. EVELYN BAKER, 907 E. loth St. was present and said
she was in favor of the zone change. WALTER POPELAR, 908 E. 15th
St., was present and said he favored to zone change to single
family residential. WILLIAM FRITZ, 916 E. 15th St., was present
and spoke in favor of the proposed age. JOHN KNIGHT, 1431 "L"
Avenue, was present and mentioned a letter which should be enter-
ed in the record opposing the rezoning (Charles) and stated he
would go along with the Planning Commission recommendation to
delete the properties on the east side of "L" Avenue between Plaza
and 16th St. No one else was present to speak in this regard.
Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, the public hearing be closed
and the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved as
submitted. Carried by unanimous vote.
The continued HEARING on the proposed rezoning from R-4 to R-1 the
properties between Division Street and 2ND STREET and between "J"
and 4°L" Avenues between 2ND and 4TH STREETS and between "J" and
Laurel Avenues from 905 through 947 Melrose Street, 1202 Division
Street, 105 through 133 "L" Avenue, and 1203 through 1243 2ND
STREET (ZC-10-75) was held at this time. A protest from Peter R.
Popham, Senior Property Manager, California First Bank, on behalf
of #3228 Parcel 6 was presented. Asst. Dir. Planning Gunnarson
reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
rezoning with the exception that six parcels (905, 911, 921, 929
935, 945, 947 and 949 Melrose Street) be deleted. Councilman
Pinson stated he lived near the boundaries of the area but his
own property was not affected. City Attorney McLean advised
Councilman Pinson he was entitled to vote on the matter. There
was no one present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Morgan, the public hearing be closed and the Planning Commission's
recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney McLean reported he had a resolution of the City of
Imperial Beach proposing a method for establishing delegates for
the new transit development board: the cities will draw lots for
two year terms; each nominee would have to be approved by eight
affirmative votes; a nominee could be removed from the board by
ten votes; it provides that the nominees (delegates) will consult
with each of the three city councils; the resolution appeared to
be equitable and he recommended adoption of a similar resolution;
if the cities were unable to agree there would probably be
legislation on the matter. The City Attorney continued that he
had been advised the City of Chula Vista was not amenable and
wishes to have the first nominee. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Pinson, the resolution proposed by the City of Imperial Beach be
read by title. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 11,942, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE
SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD." Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,942 be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla,
Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid.
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The Director of Public Works' report and recommendation inregard
to the Traffic Safety Committee's proposal of installation of
Avenue
left turn traffic signal phases on Plaza Boulevard at P
alm (the traffic signal project estimated to cost $12,000 be
forwarded to C.I.P. Committee) was presented. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Dalla, the Director of Public Works' recommendation
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Manager's report in regard to the renewal (amended) oof
the contract for DOG POUND services (contract am approved
by adoption of Resolution No. 11,926) recommending that Council
authorize staff to review DOG LICENSE FEES for possible increase
to help offset increased costs was presented. Moved by Pinson,
seconded by Reid, in favor of the Cit Mana er'sCrecommendation•
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: 9
Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan.
The request of Johnson -Chance Financial Group toallo Rtheocse of
a temporary trailer as an office for their tenant
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Tax Service at the site of the shopping center being developed
at the SE corner of Harbison and Plaza January through April or
May 1976 and the Director of Building and Housilrmdated
g's recommendation
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of approval subject to ten conditions outlined
December 4, 1975, were presented. David Sickles was present
representing Johnson -Chance and requested Council approval of
deletion of condition no. 10 (Access to and facilities contained
within the office trailer shall be designed to accommodate the
physically handicapped); they had been unable to obtain that type
trailer; H & R Block will go to any handicapped person's home
without additional charge. The City Attorney advised Mr. Sickles
the City Council did not have jurisdiction; this was state law.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, item 32 be approved with the.
ten conditions. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla.
(City Attorney McLean left the meeting at 8:05 and returned at
8:06 p.m.)
The application for personal transfer (dropping exec.) of OFF --SALE
BEER AND WINE license by Thelma C. McFarland and Della I. Planz,
dba COZINE'S GROCERY, 402 West 13th Street, and the Chief of
Police's statement there were no grounds for protest were presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the application.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla,
Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
The matter of award of Bid no. GS 7576-2 for six intermediate
police sedans and the recommendation the bid be awarded to Webster
Pontiac were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of
WARRANT REGISTERS Nos. 23 (dated December 9, 1975, Warrants Nos.
53044 through 53115) in the amount of $51,877 and 24 (dated
December 16, 1975, Warrants Nos. 53116 through 53170) in the
amount of $51,237.56 and PAYROLL for the period ending November
30, 1975 in the amount of $156,659.97 was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, the bills and payroll be ratified.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla,
Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.
REPORTS
City Manager Bourcier reported the Sweetwater High School
QUARTERBACK CLUB requested waiver of fees for use of the
Community Building Friday night (Dec. 19) and recommended the
building rental fee be waived but the custodial fees be paid.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla,in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The Planning Department memo in regard to the proposed VACATION
OF "A" AVENUE from the southerly line of 22nd Street south to the
northerly line of 24th Street (city initiated), stating Theo Lamb
reconsidered his request and was withdrawing his proposal and that
the Planning Commission filed the matter without action was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A Planning Department Transmittal in regard to a requested
amendment to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 69 to
allow, in addition to the detail sale of produce, the retail sale
of seafood, beer and wine, dairy products and other grocery items
at THE PRODUCE MARKET, 3421 Plaza Boulevard (Cesar Martinez,
owner) and stating the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval of the amendment subject to one condition was presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson. Reid, Nays: Dalla. Abstaining:
Morgan.
The Planning Department transmittal in regard to the application
for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow construction of two single
family dwellings on property zoned R-4 residential with Open Space
Overlay, located on the north side of 8th Street immediately
abutting the westerly right-of-way line of Interstate Freeway 805
(E.J. BENSON, applicant - Case File No. 1975-15) and stating the
Planning Commission filed the request (E.I.R. not filed by
applicant) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla,
the application be denied without prejudice. E.J. Benson, 134
Third Ave., Chula Vista, was present and stated he had requested
the item be withdrawn and could not understand why it was on the
Agenda. Mr. Benson was advised the matter was automatically
scheduled for the Agenda and the motion was to deny without
prejudice so that he could re -open the matter in the future.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Planning Department transmittal in regard to extension of
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1462 stating the Planning Commission
recommended the matter be scheduled for hearing before the City
Council no later than January 6, 1976 was presented. Moved by
Pinson, seconded by Reid, the hearing be scheduled for January 6,
at 7:45 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission
recommended the renaming of the Center City Project to differentiate
it from the Center City Redevelopment Survey Area shown on Figure
1, Chapter III, General Plan and discussed in Chapter V of the
General Plan was presented. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson
stated the Center City Project area as recommended by the Community
Development Commission and shown in the General Plan are not
identical; the recommendation was made to avoid possible confusion.
There was discussion in which several other designations were
suggested. The Mayor suggested it be called Center City Project
Phase I. There was discussion as to whether or not the Phase I
would imply there would be Phase II or III. Arnold Peterson, Exec.
Dir. Community Development Commission, was present and stated he
did not think the designation Center City Project would cause any
confusion; he had heard the designation Center City West discussed
and he thought that would be confusing; a numerical designation
was used in connection with the E.J. Christman Redevelopment Project
and he thought it was better than using directions (north, south,
east, west) to further identify the project. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Reid, to leave the desi9nation as it is. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Dalla, Pinson.
(City Attorney McLean left the meeting at 8:27 p.m.)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN PINSON spoke in regard to awarding of contracts after
bids, saying that, due to the sales tax returned to the City, a
low out-of-town bid might actually be more costly to the City than
a higher local bid and suggested the City Attorney and staff might
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look into the possibility of keeping bids within the City. Moved
by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Staff and the City Attorney study
and report on the desirability of keeping bids within National
City. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN CAMACHO spoke of matching funds for restoration of
Granger Hall; he raised about $6,000 for the ceiling at the Hall
and asked Mr. Peterson about procedure necessary to obtain such
funds; could money be obtained later on? would Council approve
the application? Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that Staff
bring Council back a report on matching funds for Granger Hall on
the $6,000. Councilman Pinson stated his interest in moving the
Kimball home to A Avenue and indicated he would not want the
Granger Hall matching funds to use all the monies available
through the Block Grant Program. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN spoke of the rising costs of liability insurance for
the City, likening it to the escalating costs of malpractice
insurance for doctors, and said maybe the City should appeal to
the state for relief.
VICE MAYOR DALLA spoke in regard to federal Revenue Sharing monies,
stating the importance of the cities to voice their opinions; he
suggested the City Manager and Mayor write our legislators. Moved
by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, the Mayor and City Manager write to
all the Congressmen and Senators in the State of California seeking
their support of Revenue Sharing. (amended motion). Carried by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:34 p.m.
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City of National City, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the
City of National City at the regular meeting of January 6, 1976.
ciCorrections 7 No corrections
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