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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 12, 1972
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, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent:
None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster, Gerschler, McLean,
Osburn, Stenberg.
SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed with invocation by Mr. Sherman Scott of St. Marys Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 5, 1972 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR MORGAN recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to get
a large plaque or trophy for the Sweetwater High School football team for
their trophy case: the City Council honoring the football players winning
the C.I.F. Championship the first time in history in the South Bay. Moved
by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation and
the Mayor choose a day honoring Coach David Lay. (Amended motion) Carried
by unanimous vote.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be presented by title
only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,908, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING EXECUTION FOR RECCNVEYANCE
(George H. Webster)". Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No.
10,908 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,909, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,909 be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,910, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OFFER TO EXCHANGE
REAL PROPERTY NORTH OF 16TH STREET AND WEST OF SHERYL LANE (Kearny Mesa
Imports - Max L. Eberhardt)". Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolu-
tion No. 10,910 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,911, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED TO
16TH STREET INVESTORS". Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution
No. 10,911 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,912, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT
TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER AGREEMENT RELATING TO CHANGE OF NAME FROM
UNIFIED SAN DIEGO COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER COUNCIL TO UNIFIED SAN
DIEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION". Moved by Reid, seconded by
Pinson, Resolution No. 10,912 be_adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10,913, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE
AND CLOSE UNIMPROVED ALLEY BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AND NATIONAL AVENUES, BETWEEN
TWENTY-FIRST AND TWENTY-SECOND STREETS". Moved by Pinson, seconded by
Camacho, Resolution. No. 10,913 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 10,914, "RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO TRANSFER AND ANNEXATION OF
PROPERTY TO CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Koenig) ". Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, Repo .utign No. 30, 914 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 1338 was presented for re•adoption. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Waters, this ordinance be presented to Council by title. Carried by
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unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1338, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANC4
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Hide Curing by the Brinematic
Process within the M-4 Industrial Zone)", Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Fine, Ordinance No. 1338 be adopted. Mayor Morgan asked if this was the
first reading. City Attorney McLean said this is for adoption. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays:
Waters.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported receipt today of a copy of an application for
a rate increase by the California American Water Company; without time to
make any analysis he could report to the Council for general information the
application for rate increase seeks a 7.8% overall rate of return for the
company which will require an increase in operating revenues of $734,200;
the increase in revenues will be reflected for the average consumer in an
increase of $2.23 per month on the monthly billing (21.9% increase for the
average consumer); the overall proposed increases range from 19.7% for a
consumer of 25,000 cu. ft. per month to the high of 21.9% which falls in the
range of average home consumption. Mr. McLean said he will report further
to Council on what steps should be taken concerning the rate increase.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $16,912.80
Traffic Safety 1,650.44
Park 522.37
Sewer 701.65
Total $19 787.26
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these bills be paid and warrants drawn.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters,
Morgan. Nays: None.
NEW BUSINESS
A communication from DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION in regard to the
request of the.principal of Highland School for the establishment of a
recreation program similar to programs at other schools and stating this
would mean adding a Recreation Leader and Aide, total time for each employee
to amount to about 375 hours, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Reid, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from JAMES DARR, JR., Seaside Realty, in regard to appraisal
of property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Darr for Euclid Avenue right of way and
stating they are prepared to accept Cityis offer of $4,800 for the fee takinc
and temporary easement providing the drainage problem is satisfactorily
worked out, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated this was appraised by
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Mason, Mason & Mason and he would recommend approval. Moved by Reid,
seconded by Waters, in favor of the City Mana ergs recommendation. Carried
by unanimous vote.
A communication from CITY MANAGER stating National City placed fifth in its
class in the League of California Cities Annual Employees Safety Contest and
the employees should be commended, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A communication from LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES announcing a NOISE CONTROL
AND ENFORCEMENT WORKSHOP for Mayors, Councilmen and Officials involved in
preparing and enforcing noise ordinances Thursday, February 1, 1973 at the
Los Angeles Hilton Hotel, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
An application for refund of $100 performance bond by CLAUDE E. MARTIN, 434
"Q" Ave., approved by Engineering Department, was presented. Moved by
Waters, seconded by Camacho, the refund be approved as recommended by the
Engineer, Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from CHIEF OF POLICE attaching a letter from Capt. Ki]:lings-
worth of the San Diego Area Office of the Calif. Highway Patrol describing
action by OFFICER CRAIG M. BRADSHAW while off -duty (rescue of mother and
four year old daughter) and Chief's recommendation he receive official
recognition from the City for his outstanding performance, was presented.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Chief's recommendation
and that Officer Bradshaw be brought before the Council and commended b
the Mayor and given a certificate. Carried by unanimous vote.
A Notice from Dept. of Army, Corps of Engineers, relative to Navigable Waters
within the District, was presented. Ordered filed bypanimous vote.
The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of November 8, 1972 and
communication from CITY MANAGER stating he agrees with the minutes except
items "b" under New Business, "a" under Oct. Minutes .. New Business, "b"
under Other Business, and "b" under New Business, were presented. Moved by
Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE meeting of October 19,
1972, and communication from CITY MANAGER stating he agrees with each of the
three recommendations and recommends the minutes be approved and filed, were
presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, ty be filed. There was
discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
The approval of step increases for eligible employees, approved by Dept.
Head and City Manager: Randy Kimble, Fire Department; Robert J. Shepard,
and Randolph N. Steele, Police Department, was presented. Moved by Waters,
seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Dept. Head and City Manager reconnmenda-
tion for step increases for the three eligible employees. Carried by
unanimous vote.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported a request from Police Chief Liesman; he would
like to go to bid on ten new police cards (bid forms approved by City
Attorney) . Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of the recommenda-
tion to go to bid for ten Police units. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
today urging the City to instruct their representative to the CPO not to
allocate SB 325 funds to anyone other than the Comprehensive Transportation
System;although he hasn't been able to get hold of a complete application the
San Digo Transit may be appointed as the Transportation Agency for San Diego
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County; Mr. Reid informs him that this will not come up on the l8th as they
had scheduled it, so we have some time on it. Councilman Pinson asked if he
would have a recommendation on that at a later date, City Manager Osburn
said if he gets the document; the One sent to us looks real good, but we
didn't have the facts,
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he has a setter of resignation from Jo Fasig,
Deputy City Clerk; she is requesting to be put on the reemployment list from
her present rate down to Clerk»Typist II; and he so recommends. Moved by
Waters, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation that Jo Pasig be put
on the list as recommended by. . .Vice Mayor Reid said he was going to talk
against that motion, Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Reid, seconded
by Pinson, the, City Manaac gar be instr}cted to ,place the lady in some other
department; this Cit,c nnot afford to loose good employees like that; that's
what makes the City; they are always hiring and placing and he said he moves
to place her in some other department. Councilman Pinson asked if Jo Fasig
wants this to be done; is this her wish. Vice Mayor Reid said he believed
she would, Councilman Waters said he thought she was going to just be placed
on the waiting list like some of them do, at least for a while, and then
come back. Carried by unanimous vote,
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he received a League bulletin relating to SB 90
the Leagues' bill on the tax shift and a few other bills; a copy has been
placed on the desks.
COUNCIL COMMUNI CATION$
COUNCILMAN WATERS said he read the Port District minutes of November 28
regarding their Resolution 7210291 authorizing the Port Director, or his
authorized representative, to call for bids for the purchase of crane rails,
crave power conductor bars, main.: switchboard and 750 KVA transformer for
containerization at the 24th St. Terminal; we have been studying this at the
Business and Industrial Committee meetings. Mr. Waters stated their Master
Plan shows approximately 65 acres for containerization at 24th St., and
asked Council to consider whether this is as desirable as an industrial
complex in terms of revenue; it represented a large parcel of industrial
land; possibly a representative of the Port District should appear before
Council to give them additional information. Councilman Camacho suggested
we ask Mr. Ruehle to come here before we take any steps and have him explain
the reason for this, Mayor Morgan directed City Manager Osburn to advise
Mr. Ruehle that we would like to talk with him.
COUNCILMAN CAKKCHO spoke in reference to the Sweetwater trophy and suggested
Mr. Lay work with Mx, Osburn in the selection of a trophy or plaque or
whatever...Mayor Morgan said the plaque should be large enough to list the tee
names and coaches, Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Council pass a
resolution commendin the team f r heir efforts nd esults. There was
discussion, Mayo Morgan said % en the trophy is ready he would like to
have all the team down here (the manager, the coaches and all the people
associated with this team) at Qouncil melting and present it to them here
at Council. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR MORGAN said his action on this Council has been fair with the possible
exception of one item last week regarding the proposed zone change for the
property at 702 East 8th Street. The Mayor continued the zoning ordinance
was changed two times while the people were trying to get ready to build;
the property is 290' deep with 90v frontage on 8th St.; this Council should
try to leave the zone as is for a depth of 150' and the back part of that
property should be changed; if it takes R.4, we will have to put in R-4 with
restrictions so we will have something nice back there. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Camacho, his i. em of 8 h St. ronin be referred to the Planning
Department/Commission s fox�studt ptiif- r hg8th t ' oning and leave the
* ro • ert 115 12 or whatever tiecieci • eo dee • as business as the property,
now is and zone he back rti of this where ome zon h m n can use
the property. Cou&ciaman Waters said everyone is talking about left hand
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turn lane at 8th and Highland; this has come up time and time again; he
thinks this is a good opportunity for staff to study the possibilities of
having or considering off-street parking for businesses. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Camacho, to include Mr. Waters thoughts in the motion so the
Planners will study the possibility of parking for adjoining properties,.
There was discussion. Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director Gerschler to
notify them what we have in mind. Carried by the following vote, to -wits
Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid.
MAYOR MORGAN addressed the City Manager saying he ran into a situation over
the weekend on the dogs that we have in the Chula Vista Pound; Saturdays and
Sundays and holidays you cannot get a dog out of the dog pound in Chula
Vista because there is no one in this City that can take money to pay the
fines to get them out. The Mayor asked if the Police Dept. could have a
receipt book so these people can pay fines weekends and holidays. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Waters, if possibile, if it takes it, we authorize the
Cit Mana er to have a recei t book at the Police De t. so the can st
bail for the animals that are in Chula Vista. Carried by unanimous vote.
HEARINGS
The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE CONVERSION OF EXISTING
SERVICE STATIONS TO "SELF-SERVICE" TO COMPLY WITH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1213 (A-13-72) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell
stated the Certificate of Publication of notice of the hearing was on file
and the Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission
recommends the adoption of the ordinance amendment was attached to the agenda.
Planning Director Gerschler said some time ago the City Council asked the
Planning Commission to look into the question of converting existing service
stations to self-service units; the Planning Commission ordered staff reports
on it from all the City departments that would be interested; and after
holding a public hearing, they recommend the ordinance be changed to require
that all existing service stations that are converted to self-service here-
after shall be made to comply with all the design. standards of a new service
station. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by
Reid, the hearing be closed and the proposed Ordinance to regu„,re conversion
of existing service stations to "self --service" to comply with the development
standards of Ordinance No. 1213 be a roved. Councilman Waters asked if it
included maintenance of landscaping. Mr. Gerschler said yes and that
Ordinance 1213 is enforceable in his opinion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Pinson requested Hearings 2, 3, 4, and 6 be combined.
(2) The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-13-72 TO REZONE FROM TCR-PD
(Tourist Commercial Recreation Planned Development) TO R.-4-PD (Residential
Planned Development) McMILLIN'S BONITA PARK UNIT NO. 1 AND TO REZONE FROM
C-2-PD (Limited Commercial Planned Development) TO R-4-PD THE PROPERTY AT
3120 SWEETWATER RAOD [City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Department
transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends approval of the zone
change as recommended by staff was attached to the agendas ; (3) the HEARING
ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC.14-72 TO REZONE FROM C-3-8 (General Commercial)
TO R-4 (Multiple Family Residence) THE PROPERTY AT AND NEAR THE NORTHEASTERLY
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ETA STREET - KNOWN AS
DELTA PARK APARTMENTS - AND TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO DESIGNATE THESE
PROPERTIES FOR RESIDENTIAL USE Tity Clerk Campbell stated the Planning
Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends that the
portion of Unit 1, Delta Park Apartments be rezoned to R-4 (Multiple Family
Residence) and C-3--8 zoning remain unchanged on Unit 3 was attached to the
agenda ; (4) the HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-20-72 TO REZONE FROM
C-2 (Limited Commercial) TO R--4 (Multiple Family Residence) THE PROPERTIES
AT 1305.15 EAST 9 STREET, 1325-39 AND 1438-44 EAST 8 STREET AND AMENDMENT
TO THE GENERAL PLAN (GP-15-►72) CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON THE
PROPERTIES AT 1325-39 AND 1438-44 EAST 8 STREET City Clerk Campbell stated
the Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends
approval of staff's recommamdation with the except.ton of this property in
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C-Zone (1305-15 East 9 Street) in its entirety and approval of the amendment
to the General Plan was attached to the agenda]; (6) the HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-22-»72 TO REZONE FROM C-3-8 (General Commercial) TO
R-4 (Multiple Family Residence) THE PROPERTY AT AND NEAR THE NORTHWESTERLY
INTERSECTION OF "J" AVENUE AND 4 STREET -► KNCF#IN AS "THE ROYAL APARTMENTS"
AND THE PROPERTY AT 404 "I" AVENUE [3ity Clerk Campbell stated the Planning
Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends approval
of Zone Change ZC-22-72 was attached to the agendas were held at this time.
City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificates of Publication of notice of
hearings 2, 3, 4, and 6 were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said these
are some of the last of the AB 1301 compliance cases; these four cases all
have existing apartment houses or have plans approved by the City Council
for apartment houses; all of the apartment houses are fairly new and this
zoning would put them into proper residential zones and thus bring them into
compliance with AB 1301; you have the Planning Commission's recommendation
and in all with the notes we have attached to the transmittal. Mayor Morgan
asked if there was anyone to speak on any of these hearings, 2, 3, 4, and 6.
No one was present in these regards. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho,
the ublic hearin s be closed on Items V2 V3 V4 and V6 be a roved and that
all stipulations of the Planning Commission to be adhered to. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC.-21-72 TO REZONE FROM R.4 (Multiple
Family Residence) TO C-3 -A (General Commercial) THE PROPERTY AT 2926 "I"
AVENUE was presented at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate
of Publication of the notice of the hearing was on file and the Planning
Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommends approval
of proposed Zone Change ZC►-21-72 was attached to the agenda. Planning
Director Gerschler stated this was initiated by the property owner involved
indicating to the Planning Commission he wishes to use this in conjunction
with some commercial property that he owns adjoining it for the purpose for
constructing a professional type building; he requested the property be
changed from an existing residential zone into commercial zone so it could
be used for that purpose; the Planning Commission recommends approval. No
one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the
public hearing be closed and the hearing on proposed Zone Change ZC-►2172 to
rzone from R-4 to C-3-A be approved with Planning Commission's recommendation
be adhered to. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:10 p.m.
CitClerk
ty of Natio City, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at
the regular meeting of December 19, 1972.
No corrections
Correction as noted below
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Mayor, City ational C ty, California
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