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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 02-11 CC MINBook 66/Page 206 2/1 1 /86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 11, 1986 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: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, McCabe, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by Father Bill Ortmann, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk recom mended that approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1986 be held over one week. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1986 be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATION Mayor Morgan presented a plaque and a Key to the City on behalf of the Council and the people of the City, and a plaque from the Mayor's office to Doris McKinney, in honor of her 23 years service on the Civil Service Commission, and commended Mrs. McKinney on the outstanding job she has done. Mrs. McKinney introduced her husband and Civil Service Commissioners Donna De Moss, Judy Boss, Anton Gerschler and Oscar Canedo (student commissioner) who were present in the audience. APPOINTMENTS The Library Board's request for reappointment of Mr. James Coville, and Marilyn L. Carnes as his alternate to the state —mandated Serra Cooperative Library Systems Advisory Board was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of these appointments. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS LA URA HAMILTON, Lamb's Players, was present and said the Lamb's Players have submitted an application for a TUP to hold a reception at Heritage Square on Saturday, February 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.; she is requesting permission to close the street from 5:00-8:00 p.m.; she has a petition signed by the tenants on the street and they have no objection. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CLARENCE , 735 "B" Ave., was present to speak about problems with the pedestrian crossings at 8th & "A" and 8th & "B"; two little girls were hit at 8th & "A" a couple weeks ago; there was a police officer there for four days, but they can't be there all the time; something needs to be done. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Com mittee. City Engineer Stafford said the Traffic Safety Committee will meet tomorrow; he will bring this matter up at that tim e. Councilman Dalla said this was referred to the Police Dept. a couple weeks ago. City Manager McCabe said it was not this specific issue, but generalized. Councilman Cooper said he met with the Police Chief and Captain Fowler and some good things came out of the meeting; we are going to be making some strides in this matter. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the GENERAL PLAN to CLARIFY the INCLUSION of OVERLAY ZONES in the General Plan and DELETION of APPENDIX B (Civic Center Drive entryway improvements) from the Updated General Plan, Case No. GP-12-85 (Proposed changes to the Updated General Plan text were initiated by the Planning Commission to clarify the intent of the specific policies of the General Plan regarding Civic Center Dr. improvements and the application of the overlay designations; Council has previously evaluated the conceptual proposal for realignment of Civic Center Dr., provided in Appendix B, Book 66/Page 207 2/11 /86 and determined that it should not be implemented, based on opposition from neighborhood residents; other conceptual plans could be developed in the future to implement Community Design implementation policy 6 for beautification of Civic Center Dr., among other roadways of the City; the proposed changes provide clarification that the overlay designations are zones that may be applied anywhere inthe City and be considered consistent with the General Plan; clarification is needed to provide clear authority for their use, since the land use designations of the General Plan are in some instances more restrictive than the overlays; for example, the residential designations permit fewer building types and less flexibility than does the PUD overlay; no substantive protection would be provided by considering the overlay as a General Plan designation, since procedures for General Plan amendments are generally the same as procedures for zone changes; the proposed changes do not represent a change in the City's procedures for applying the overlays, but provide clarification in the General Plan text to reflect established procedures; the Planning Commission recommends the General Plan Amendment be approved and Appendix B be deleted from the General Plan; staff recommends the amendment be approved and the proposed Negative Declaration be adopted) was held at this time. Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. Discussion. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed, the General Plan Amendment and deletion of Appendix B be approved, and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The PUBLIC HEARING on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GP-10-85) and ZONE CHANGE (ZC-7-85) from RT to the RS-3 designation for property located on both sides of Grove St. between 14th and 16th Streets (Subject General Plan and Zone Change was initiated by the Planning Commission after considering Tentative Map [S-1-85 ] which proposed six 5,000 sq. ft. duplex lots on a 66' deep, sloping parcel directly across Grove St. from single—family residences; Council approved the tentative map with several conditions, including a reduction in the number of lots to five and the rezoning of the property for single—family use; see Document No. 73374; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was held at this time. Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. GARY FARRIS, 1417 Grove St., was present and thanked Council for considering this zone change; the residents in that area have tried to build a neighborhood that the City would not have to be ashamed of; they would like to see that property developed in such a manner that it will be compatible with the surrounding area and would not be an eyesore in the future. Discussion. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be closed, the zone change approved and all conditions of staff and the Planning Commission be adhered to. Discussion re the noise from the freeway. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended to include the developer be required to erect a masonry wall as a freeway noise shield. Motion and amendment carried by unanimous vote. (Item 20) The report of the City Manager's and City Engineer's hearing on ALLEY — 18TH STREET TO 22ND STREET WEST OF WILSON AVENUE, District No. 225 (The hearing was held on January 29, 1986, with eight interested property owners in attendance; there were no oral or written protests; all oral questions were in regard to the type of construction, the limits of construction, the method of payment and who shares in the cost; all questions were answered, including the City was budgeting 50% of the construction cost to assist property owners; a tentative schedule of the procedure and approximate date of completion was discussed; staff recommends the report be accepted and filed and the conclusions of the staff and any amendments thereto made by Council be adhered to) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 14,864 through 14,871) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. NOTE: This motion was not voted on. Councilman Cooper requested Resolution No. 14,870 be considered separately. Mayor Morgan requested Resolutions Nos. 14,865, 14,866, 14,867 and 14,868 be considered separately. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the Consent Resolutions (except 14,865, 14,866, 14,867, 14,868 and 14,879) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 66/Page 208 2/11 /86 Resolution No. 14,864, "RESOLUTION DECLARING DYNO CONSTRUCTION, INC. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DYNO CONSTRUCTION, INC." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,869, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND WILLIAMSON & WATTS ARCHITECTS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY ADDITION." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,871, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 20—FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING BETWEEN KENTON AVENUE AND HARBISON AVENUE, NORTH OF DIVISION STREET (SC-1-86)." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,865, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER ROOF AND PROTECTIVE CANOPY." Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,865 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,866, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 225 — ALLEY — 18TH STREET TO 22ND STREET WEST OF WILSON AVENUE)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,866 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,867, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 225 — ALLEY — 18TH STREET TO 22ND STREET WEST OF WILSON AVENUE)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,867 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,868, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF LOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT PROJECT FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (B-85—MC-06-0560)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,868 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,870, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE GROVE WAY (FORMALLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF GROVE STREET) LYING BETWEEN THE 1700 BLOCK OF GROVE STREET AND SWEETWATER ROAD; AND ABANDONMENT OF A 15—FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND ABUTTING THE WESTERLY END OF GROVE WAY (APPLICANT — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — SC-4- 85)." Discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,870 be adopted with the hearing date to be March 25. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. "Ordinance amending Section 11.16.010 (Speed Zones Designated) of the National City Municipal Code establishing speed zones on various streets, and repealing Ordinances Number 852, 1795, 1817, 1857 and 1864." "Ordinance of the City of National City amending portions of Ordinance Nos. 1614, 1712 and 1801, and am ending Table V of Section 18.16.090 and Table VI of Section 18.16.100 of Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code." ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1876, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1840 AND SECTION 15.20.060 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, TO AMEND SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 912 OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, Ordinance No. 1876 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 66/Page 209 2/11 /86 NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 32, dated February 4, 1096, in the amount of ;95,423.38 (Warrants Nos. 90860 through 90929) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of RICHARD M. LANE, arising from an incident on September 26, 1985, and filed with the City Clerk on December 23, 1985 was presemted. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from LUIS NATIVIDAD, representing the DELGADO TERRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION with regard to a problem created by the Euclid Ave. extension (Their homes are about 15 years old, and many of the homeowners were not aware of the planned extension; no parking plans were made by the developer or the Planning Dept. for residential parking; therefore, the homeowners have been parking on both sides of Euclid Ave.; it is their understanding that because of the extension, this parking space will be eliminated) was presented. LUIS NATIVIDAD, 1418 Meadow Dr., was present and complimented the Mayor, saying his door is always open, he always returns calls, and is always willing to take the time to check things out. Mr. Natividad continued, he received a letter indicating that a wall would be built along the back. Mr. Natividad displayed a diagram of the area and said there are 50 condos and 128 cars; there are only 66 parking spaces; they all have gates in back of their houses, so they can park in the back and the Fire Dept. approved it; they had a fire once and someone was parked in the red zone; they are not opposed to the wall, but would like to have gates put in for each resident so they can continue parking in back. Discussion. City Engineer Stafford said the wall is required by the State Environmental Impact Statement. Discussion. Vice Mayor Van Deventer said this should be referred to the City Engineer and have him bring back a report on the gates and perhaps speed bumps in two weeks; this is funded with federal funds and the gates might not be approved. Councilman Cooper said this decision will have to be made by either the State or Federal Government. Further discussion. Mr. Stafford continued, he wrote a letter to get a written, comprehensive response indicating what our options are on the wall; he would like to try to bring back a report next week. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the City Engineer report back next week regarding the gates. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the matter of the speed bumps be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Frank Chenelle requesting a DONATION for the SWEETWATER BASEBALL TEAM (the baseball coach is producing Sweetwater's first baseball book; the book is expensive but necessary, and they are requesting that Council approve a donation for this worthwhile endeavor) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION — NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-86, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW the SALE of BEER AND WINE (Type 41 liquor license) as an accessory use in conjunction with a restaurant at 1528 Sweetwater Rd., Suites "E" and "F", Applicant: Nicandro Tulao, CUP 1985-26 (...involves the proposed sale of beer and wine in conjunction with a cafeteria style oriental restaurant that provides seating for 110 patrons, within an existing building with no physical changes from that which presently exist; the site is located within the Town and Country Shopping Center and over the years, these premises have been used for a food service type business, including the sale of alcoholic beverages as an incidental use without an adverse effect upon adjoining properties; all facilities for restaurant use are existing; these premises contain a total floor area of 2,719 sq. ft.; the dining area contains 850 sq. ft.; evidence and testimony presented to the Planning Com mission support findings that justify the granting of this C U P; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Book 66/Page 210 2/11 /86 Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-86, DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (PD-5-85) filed by Gareth Walker for construction of a commercial building (approximately 2,400 sq. ft.) on a 5,100 sq. ft. parcel located at the corner of 12th & Plaza (Planned Development application was considered by the Planning Commission on December 2, 1985 and January 6, 1986; the public hearing was continued in order to enable the applicant to obtain professional design assistance considered necessary by the Commission for development of an appropriate building design and site plan; the Commission also recommended that a specific plan be required for development on property located east of 1-805 between Plaza Blvd. and 12th St., which includes the project site, City —owned property and other private property; on December 9, 1985, applicant submitted revised plans, resulting in unresolved issues regarding authorization for use of City —owned property and notification of adjacent property owners; in addition, the plans were submitted without preparation or adoption of a specific plan required by Council action; the Planning Commission also considered the design characteristics of the project when failing to make the findings required for approval of the Planned Development Permit application, as noted in the Planning Commission Resolution; denial without prejudice will permit the applicant to refile an application without waiting a one—year period; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Planning Commission's and staff's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. OTHER BUSINESS The report on the CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY ENGINEER'S HEARING on ALLEY — 18TH STREET to 22ND STREET WEST OF WILSON AVENUE, District No. 225. See Page 207, Para. 3. The City Manager's report on PROPOSED RE —ALLOCATION of the EUCLID AVENUE CONTINGENCY FUND (The current budget contains $490,000 in the Euclid Ave. Contingency Fund; as currently budgeted, these funds are to be used for the following projects [cost figures rounded]: Harbison School Channel Cover — $200,000; alleys with inverts — $100,000; street light purchase — $100,000; street overlay — $100,000; it has been determined by the City Engineer that due to the availability of FAU funds for the Euclid project, the Euclid Ave. Contingency Funds [ gas tax funds ] can now be used for alternate purposes; the C.I.P. Committee recommends that Council consider alternative uses for the contingency funds as follows: Harbison Project [Phase I — intersection improvements and signal project] — $190,000; street Tight purchase — $100,000; street overlay — $75,000; "A" Ave. from 22nd to 24th [to include storm drain] — $125,000; staff recommends Council approve the modified contingency fund allocations as recom mended by the C.I.P. Committee; formalizing resolution would be placed on the February 18 consent calendar) was presented. Moved by Daffa, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of the C.I.P. Committee's recommendations. Lengthy discussion. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, this be tabled for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. The Purchasing Agent's report on FORMAL BID ADVERTISING IN THE SAN DIEGO DAILY TRANSCRIPT (On July 16, 1985, Council directed the Purchasing Agent to add the Daily Transcript to the vendor list for advertising the City's formal bids; to date, he has advertised eight "Request for Bids" at a cost of $439.88, without a single vendor inquiry; the present method of vendor selection is very effective, i.e., if there is a possibility that there may not be sufficient vendor participation, other County Agencies with similar requirements are contacted for additional vendor names; this is a reciprocal agreement that has worked well over the years; staff recommends the City discontinue advertising in the San Diego Daily Transcript) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, we discontinue advertising in the San Diego Daily Transcript. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Director's report on the SALE OF NON —AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS in SERVICE STATIONS (On January 28, 1986, Council directed staff to prepare a report on the sal eof non —automotive items in service stations; the Municipal Code addresses the issue as follows: 18.98.190 General Statement — "The sale of gasoline is prohibited except in service stations. The sale of non —automotive products in service stations is prohibited."; Council adopted this Code Section in 1981 to control the "mini markets" which were beginning to appear in service stations in the area; a short time Eater the Planning Commission made an interpretation that Book 66/Page 211 2/11 /86 vending machines would be allowed under this Code Section as long as they did not exceed four in number and met certain size and location requirements; the intent was to accommodate motorists accustomed to purchasing such items as sodas, cigarettes and snacks in service stations; since the City's Code Conformance Program emphasizes the elimination of "eyesores" in the community, enforcement of this particular regulation has not been a high priority; based on referrals from the County Health Dept. two recent enforcement actions were initiated, one concerning Gas & Go at 16th & Harbison, the other relating to the five Thrifty Gas Stations in the City; in addition to cigarettes and snack items, Thrifty stations have been observed selling watches, lighters, sunglasses and radios; Gas & Go is close to being a complete Mini Market with milk by the gallon, sodas, sandwiches, cigarettes and wallets being available; freezer cases, a microwave oven and a coffee pot were all observed; both Thrifty and Gas & Go have appealed their Notices of Violation to the Planning Com mission) was presented. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said we need something that is not so strict. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, staff be directed to work on this problem and bring back a report in 30 days. Councilman Waters said with the way they are cracking down on drunk drivers, it is ridiculous to sell beer to someone who is pumping gas. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said staff should come back with an Ordinance similar to those in other cities. Planning Director Post said many cities in the area allow mini markets; we do have a strict Ordinance. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Van Deventer said perhaps staff could do some kind of survey of the service stations in the City and include that in the report. Councilman Cooper said we need to give staff some kind of direction. Vice Mayor Van Deventer said he is in favor of service stations providing gas, oil, cigarettes, candy machines, coke machines, air and water; he does not want to see any more mini markets. Mr. Post said the Ordinance currently allows vending machines and we have not had any complaints from citizens about that; we do prohibit mini markets; beer and wine is prohibited except in one or two that were grandfathered; he recommends the report be filed and the existing Ordinance stay in effect. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said some of our service stations do not have vending machines or adequate space to put them. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's report on 9TH AND EDGERTON STORM DRAIN PROJECT (Subject project is now at a standstill and there has been no meaningful effort by Tessa Construction to resume the work since the middle of December, 1985; the probability that this firm can carry the project to completion is low; see Document No. 73395) was presented. Mayor Morgan said this was really handled poorly; the contractor states in his letter that either Mr. Stafford or the inspector told him to cover the ditch with temporary covering and he would get his money; he covered it, but did not get his money. City Engineer Stafford said he and the City Attorney had a meeting with the contractor and his attorney; the claims the contractor is making would not be legal to pay; he does not have the money coming and the claims are baseless; he is going to make one more attempt to get together with the contractor and the bonding company, and his attorney if necessary, and try to get the project going; he is going to call for it on the 19th; he has responded to each of the claims item by item. Councilman Cooper said the City Engineer has written to the contractor seven times; we need to stand up for the staff; the contractor deviated from the contract; he did not cover that ditch before the rain; the rain did a lot of damage; he refused to do the work; when he signed the contract, he gave the City an emergency number where he could be reached; the City Engineer tried to reach him at that number without success. Mayor Morgan said he went out and apologized to the people at Walker Scott. Discussion. City Attorney Eiser said when they had the meeting with the contractor and his attorney, they asked the contractor if he was prepared to go back to work and his response was he would wait and see what the City's response was to their demand for additional payment. Mayor Morgan he has never met the contractor; he apoligized to the people at Walker Scott because the parking lot was a mess during the holidays. Further discussion. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired when 24th & Hoover and 24th & National City Blvd. were Book 66/Page 212 2/1 1 /86 scheduled to be fixed. Public Works Director Williams said it is not fully scheduled at this time because of the need to do some overlay work before the loops (traffic sensing devices) can be put in; there are also some contractor problems. Mayor Morgan said he understood a Notice of Completion was signed but the lines were not painted, and someone had a bad accident. Mr. Williams replied there was an accident in that general vicinity. City Engineer Stafford said the Notice of Completion has not been signed. Mr. Williams continued, there is a major job scheduled to be done at 24th & National City Blvd. in the future. Mayor Morgan inquired when he would get the report on 1020 Palm. City Manager McCabe said it should be on his desk. Mayor Morgan said he would announce whether or not he would run for Mayor on April 9. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported he attended a meeting at the Royal Vista Inn re the second harbor entrance and our City was well represented; the Federal Government is interested, but does not want to fund the whole thing; the private sector is becoming interested in what is going on; he feels that when they get started, the Navy will be interested and funding part of it; everything is going well and if Council would like to see the film that was shown at the meeting, we can have it brought here. Councilman Waters said he is concerned about the downtown area; he would like to see a committee comprised of two Council members and some citizens; the com mittee ought to know what is going on and relate it to Council; we should also consider the zoning. Councilman Waters spoke of the Sweetwater Authority appointment, saying it was silly to hold it over for 30 days so one Council member could study the list; it's up to the Mayor to select an individual off a list. Vice Mayor Van Deventer said he requested it be laid over for 30 days because he knew he was going to be in Washington, D.C. last week and would not be here next week. Vice Mayor Van Deventer reported on his trip to Washington, his discussions with San Diego area congressmen and the State Senators re Gramm Rudman; State and local governments will probably lose $10 billion under that proposal, and it may hurt some of our projects. Vice Mayor Van Deventer announced that the City of San Diego is renaming Euclid Ave. for Martin Luther King and asked if we needed to look at that because of the confusion in nam es when the street continues into National City. Discussion. Vice Mayor Van Deventer inquired if the Purchasing Agent has considered advertising in the Dodge Reports. Purchasing Agent Regalado said our Ordinance tells us to advertise in a local newspaper; it seems like the best way to accomplish advertising is to have a good vendor list; we have a reciprocal agreement with other govermental agencies in the County; the professional groups, such as CAPPO have monthly meetings and discuss individual problems; for local requirements, he feels the way we are doing it now is the most effective. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said he is not in favor of advertising only in the Star News. Councilman Waters introduced Ralph Hughes, candidate for the Sweetwater Authority Board who was present in the audience. RALPH HUGHES, 1104 Manchester, said he would like to be on the Sweetwater Authority Board because he has a feeling for the water problems and feels he could be responsive to Council if he is appointed to the water board. Councilman Cooper reported he will be bringing back to Council information on the educational phase of pedestrian traffic; the Police Dept. has no traffic division and we need to look into that. Vice Mayor VanDeventer suggested the City Manager talk to the Chamber of Commerce about the graffiti which seems to be getting out of hand. Mayor Morgan said if they need more money, they need to advise Council. City Manager Mc Cabe said he would contact them. Book 66/Page 213 2/11/86 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., February 18, 1986. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:55 p.m. c _Lee CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 18, 1986. Corrections No corrections Mgd'OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA