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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 03-18 CC MINBook 66/Page 236 3/18/86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 18, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 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 the Rev. Wayne Rowland, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, approval of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of March 4, 1986 held on March 5, 1986, and the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1986 be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 1986 be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Councilman Waters inquired if Mr. Dalla wanted to hold these minutes over for a while. Mr. Dalla replied, "No, we've held it over twice." PRESENTATION TED DAVIDSON (Robert F. Driver Co.), 17871 Pine Ridge Dr., Yorba Linda, was present and spoke of the problems concerning municipal liability insurance. Mr. Davidson said our insurance broker and the Risk Management Authority have worked to come up with a program which they hope will mitigate the problem; there are two options: one is to go bare and each entity drop out of the liability program and assume their own risks; the other option would be to pool the risks in some manner; the captive insurance company would be the best alternative; the key thing to remember is the cities, as they pool their monies together forming an insurance company, the money belongs to the cities; he will have a complete package on March 24; the cost to the City will be roughly two to two and one—half times what the City's premium was last year. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said the premium was raised several times; he thinks it capped at around $237,000. Further discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired if we would go back to a regular insurance company when insurance becomes reasonable again. Mr. Davidson replied, yes, and there are specialty coverages we may be able to buy back. Further discussion. Mr. Davidson continued, what he is asking for is authority to proceed with the captive insurance program if it makes sense to the City Manager and staff. City Manager McCabe said it seems to be something we survive with until the market becomes softer; he would recom mend it. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this recommendation. Councilman Waters inquired about legislative action regarding insurance. City Attorney Eiser said the one most promising measure is the initiative to be on the ballot in June; he believes there are additional measures being considered in the State Legislature and on the Federal level; the general approach has been to limit pain and suffering awards which is a source of exposure to public entities, and to pretty much keep the system as it is with regard to actual medical expenses and special damages. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk said the next item is a Proclamation, but before we do that, there is a walk—on item, and inquired if Council wanted that at the end of the agenda. The City Clerk was advised we would take care of the Proclamation at this time. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Proclamation by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation, "NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY READ —IN DAY" — April 9, 1986 was read by title. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclam ation to Karen Benson, National School District. Book 66/Page 237 3/18/86 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DAVID WIGNALL, 2819 E. 11th St., was present and spoke of the weeds and trash on the property at 8th & "E", and inquired if the owner could be made to clean it up before the Maytime Band Review. Public Works Director Williams said his department, in conjunction with the Park Dept. will see that it is cleaned up as in the past. NANCY OCSHNER, 437 "G" St., was present to protest a billboard at 5th & Highland advertising San Diego Opera's "Killer Season"; she was advised by the billboard company that they had sold the space to San Diego Opera, but were unaware of what was up there; we should band together as a community to prevent glorifying violence. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Attorney write to the billboard company and the San Diego Opera and inform them that we have people who object to that kind of advertising. Carried by unanimous vote. CHARLOTTE NICHOLS, 319 "F" St., was present and said she too objects to this type of advertising. FRED HLAWATSCH was present and asked to speak on Item 11 when it comes up. Councilman Waters introduced the new Miss National City, Dee Vitek, who was present in the audience. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 14,883 through 14,886) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan requested Resolution No. 14,886 be considered separately. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except Resolution No. 14,886) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,883, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,884, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO SENIORS RECREATION CENTER." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,885, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING STREET (PORTION OF GILBERT LANE)." See Consent Resolutions above. Resolution No. 14,886, "RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR IN DEFAULT AND CANCELING CONTRACT (NINTH AND EDGERTON STORM DRAIN PROJECT — SPECIFICATION NO. 962)." Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,886 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. OLD BUSINESS Administrative Assistant Adams' report REQUESTING OPPOSITION TO SB 1742 (Ellis) REQUIRING ELECTED PORT COMMISSIONERS (If approved, SB 1742 would require that Port District Commissioners be Council members of the appointing City, thus making it an elected instead of appointed position; Council has opposed similar efforts by Senator Ellis in the past with those bills eventually failing in Sacramento; a joint effort is being undertaken to express a unanimous opposition to this bill by affected cities; the Bill will not be heard until early April and thus far has been opposed by the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista; staff recommends Council direct staff to work with other cities represented by the Port Com mission in opposing SB 1742) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. The Business License Inspector's report on FOOD VENDING VEHICLES (In 1978, the County approved an ordinance allowing mobile food preparation units [ hot trucks ] to operate within the County; in August, 1982, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1782 which adopted by reference County Ordinance No. 6378 allowing the operation of mobile food preparation units within National City; in 1985, five applications were Book 66/Page 238 3/18/86 received to operate hot food trucks in National City; of the five applicants, three were issued licenses to operate within the City; on November 19, 1985, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1870 prohibiting mobile food preparation units from operating within the City, and imposing a moratorium on the issuance of business licenses for the operation of mobile food preparation units, for a period of ninety days; on December 3, 1985, staff submitted a report to Council regarding the operation of mobile food preparation units; at that time, Council directed staff to bring back a report on the total issue of lunch trucks within ninety days; on December 10, 1985, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1872 repealing Ordinance No. 1870 and amending the National City Municipal Code to prohibit the sales of food and beverages from mobile food preparation units within the City; see Document No. 73488) was presented. City Attorney Eiser said this matter was argued about three weeks ago and there has been no decision rendered by the judge yet. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, we defer this until the City Attorney has information from the court. Motion died for lack of second. Further discussion. City Attorney Eiser said we do have in effect an Ordinance banning hot food trucks; there is an exception because of the court having ordered a stay; the plaintiffs in the suit, about five individuals, are permitted to operate the hot trucks, but they are they are the only ones allowed to operate hot trucks in the City. Councilman Waters inquired if we could legally set limits, such as five cold trucks and five hot trucks, and if hot trucks are allowed here in the future, should the food be served on a public street, or must they serve it from a private lot? City Attorney Eiser replied his opinion is that could not legally be done. Councilman Waters said he doesn't think food should be served on a public street where there is traffic; he is concerned about how many trucks would come into the City if it is opened up. Further discussion. Vice Mayor VanDeventer noted that some of the cold truck operators were in the audience and inquired how many would change to hot trucks if they were allowed. Several hands were raised. One of the cold truck operators in the audience requested permission to speak. Mayor Morgan said this matter is before the court and the judge will make a ruling; he has never heard a matter discussed before the judge makes a ruling. City Attorney Eiser said the purpose of this report is not to rehash issues or argue issues already argued in court, but to provide information. Further discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we hold this over until after the court has made its ruling. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 37, dated March 11, 1986, in the amount of $501,475.13 (Warrants Nos. 91283 through 91378), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending February 28, 1986, in the amount $309,290.53 of was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 91342. Mayor Morgan said he would vote in favor of the payroll, but against the bills. Demands (except Warrant No. 91342) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Warrant No. 91342 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Payroll ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of JANICE DEUEL, arising from an accident on November 24, 1985, and filed with the City Clerk on February 20, 1986 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for TYPE 21, PERSON TRANSFER, OFF —SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE of Faris H. and Ferouz H. Jammo, dba IMPERIAL LIQUOR, 3106 E. 16th St. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The request of FORNACA, INC., dba FRANK MOTORS for TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (Fornaca, Inc. has requested a TUP for a trailer [mobile home type, 12' x 401] to be used as a temporary new car sales office while their building is under construction from March 19, 1986 through April 30, 1986, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; staff recom mends approval subject to the following conditions of the Fire and Planning Departments: Provide one type 2A:10BC fire extinguisher; trailer to be Book 66/Page 239 3/18/86 removed from the premises upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new building presently under construction) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION — NOTICE OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 8-86 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to MODIFY CONDITIONS of CUP-1985-15 to ADD the SALE of DISTILLED SPIRITS (Type 47 liquor license), DANCING and EXTEND the HOURS OF OPERATION to 2:00 a.m. in conjunction with La Mision Restaurant at 2200 Highland Ave.; applicant: Crystal Caravan & Co. (...involves modification and/or elimination of conditions imposed upon the approval of CUP 1985-15 [authorizing operation of a cocktail lounge with bar, Type 41 liquor license, with no sale of alcoholic beverages after midnight, and live entertainment with no electronic amplification, as an accessory use], to allow dancing with record playing music or live band, sale of distilled spirits, in addition to the existing sale of beer and wine, and sale of alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m., four days a week, as an accessory use; adding the sale of distilled spirits would upgrade an existing license and would not constitute the licensing of a new premise; to provide the proposed dining/dancing [disco —type atmosphere], applicant proposes to combine two separate dining areas to provide a combination dining/dance area containing 900 sq. ft.; this involves the removal of one non —bearing wall, installation of a disc —jockey booth [about 5' x 5'] and a 10' x 14' dance floor; the building was originally designed and built for the existing use, a restaurant having a cocktail lounge and bar; sufficient off—street parking exists for the proposed use; the building contains a total floor area of 5,160 sq. ft., of which 2,366 sq. ft. is allocated to dining, with seating for 134, and 1,008 sq. ft. devoted to cocktail lounge and bar, with seating for 39; the Planning Com mission recom mended approval subject to ten conditions; the Planning Dept. recommends this be set for public hearing) was presented. ALFRED HLAWATSCH, 905 E. 13th St., was present and requested that Council not set this matter for public hearing; there was no public objecting at the Planning Commission hearing; an objection was made by Mr. Post (on behalf of the Planning Dept.) who thought there might be a danger of transplanting the problems on National City Blvd. to Highland Ave.; there is a cloud over this place and a series of owners have had problems there; there will only be dancing after 9:00 p.m. Discussion. J IM SHIBELL, 271 65th St., San Diego, was present and said as restaurant space, they will be serving food in the cocktail lounge; they are transferring that area to a regular sit—down meal facility; the bar will be kept where it is and the waitresses will transport drinks to the rear; the only part that will be used for dancing is the dance floor itself, and that will not be converted until after 9:00 p.m.. Mr. Hlawatsch continued, this application was filed on December 30; apparently there is a very good chance that there won't be a restaurant if this is delayed much longer. Further discussion. Vice Mayor VanDeventer inquired if there was a need (to have dancing) on Sunday night. Mr. Hlawatsch replied there is a different kind of crowd on Sunday evenings; it is a quieter, more mellow group that doesn't like to go out on Friday or Saturday nights. Mr. VanDeventer said he has no problem with Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights, but Sunday bothers him; he will support it all but Sunday nights. Further discussion. City Attorney Eiser said if there is any departure from the Planning Commission decisions, setting it for public hearing is a more clear—cut way of handling it; there has also been, in the past, a procedure where a portion of the application is withdrawn, and if this were agreeable to the applicant, that could be done here; this is a CUP application, and at any time, if the use becom es oppressive or burdensome, or an annoyance to the surrounding area, steps can be taken to revoke it. Further discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this be approved, excluding Item 3 of the Planning Commission Resolution, (and dancing to be on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only). Discussion. DAVID WIGNALL was present and said he and other people to whom he has talked are against this; he believes a Type 47 liquor license includes off —sale capability; a good reason for having a public hearing is the problem at 8th & National City Blvd. and that problem could move over to Highland Ave.; it is his understanding that at some time in the past, when La Mision opened up, they had requested dancing, but it was denied. Councilman Waters inquired if there were any protests at the Planning Commission hearing. Planning Director Post said there was no adverse testimony. Councilman Waters said he heard several comments that the Chief of Police was present at the Planning Commission hearing; he hopes he was not there trying to sway the commissioners in trying to make their decisions; he hopes he was just there from a point of view of police matters only; he would Book 66/Page 240 3/18/86 like to check into that; he supports three nights each week too. Further discussion. Councilman Cooper said one problem he has with this CUP is if these people decide to sell the restaurant, they could sell it to someone from 8th & National City Blvd.; the CUP goes with the land; if the present owner doesn't violate the conditions, it can be transferred to the next owner. POLICE CHIEF HART was present and said the Police Dept. can either protest or not protest actions; they are not in the position of advocating for as opposed to not protesting or protesting; they elected not to protest this because the applicants indicated a clear willingness to cooperate and do everything they could to show they wanted to operate their business in a lawful manner; he does not believe the people who frequented the establishments at 8th & National City Blvd. are the type of clientele who would frequent La Mision; it is an upscale building that is going to waste; the Stoorza report indicated that one of the things the City needs to do is to attract up —scale restaurants; the Police Dept. recommended a four —month trial period; Council has a good mechanism to revoke the permit. Councilman Dalla said a Type 47 liquor license permits off —sale of beer and wine. Mr. Shibell said it would only permit off —sale if they go to ABC and request a special permit, such as for banquets or catering service; they do not choose to engage in this. Further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Public Works Director's request for INTERIM USE of ADDITIONAL VEHICLES for FIRE DEPARTMENT and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (The need for augmentation of Fire and Engineering vehicles, by one each is urgent; for the past six months, one vehicle in the Fire Dept. has been shared by four employees; one of these employees is a full—time fire inspector; due to various impacts and the upcoming weed abatement season, there is a need for one additional vehicle; this additional vehicle would allow the Fire Dept. to maintain current fire inspection and complaint follow—up standards; the Engineering Dept. presently has four vehicles; one vehicle is used full—time by the Euclid Ave. extension inspector; a second vehicle is a one—half ton compact pickup used primarily for surveys and for deployemnt and retrieval of traffic counting equipment; this leaves only two vehicles for all other Engineering requirements; permanent augmentation of the City's vehicle fleet by two units to accommodate these problems will be requested in the next available budget submission; in the interim, permission is requested to defer the sale of two replaced City units and to utilize them to meet these two urgent needs) was presented. Discussion. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The Building & Safety Director's report on VECTOR/RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM (A letter from San Diego County Department of Health Services indicates a domestic rat survey should involve exterior inspection of premises to gather information on signs of rats, rat entries to homes and other structures, and the occurrence of environmental deficiencies which may serve as sources of food and/or harborage to rats; the suggested survey would be conducted on a City—wide basis in randomly selected blocks, to include a minimum of 500 premises; it may be necessary to divide the City into two or more sectors, from which an equal number of blocks would be randomly selected to include the minimum of 500 premises; see Document No. 73495) was presented. Discussion. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved. Councilman Waters said he would rather take the money and buy D—Con and let the public know it is available to them. Discussion. Moved by Waters, the motion be amended to spend the money for D—Con and those people who have rats can get it from Public Works. Died for lack of second. Discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. (Walk—on Item) Resolution No. 14,887, "RESOLUTION TO ADD SECTION 320— GRANT—FUNDED POSITIONS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." City Manager McCabe said this is a section to be added to treat our grant —funded positions such as we have in the Police Dept., where they are hired under a specific grant, and they don't come through the normal Civil Service process. Councilman Cooper inquired if there was such an urgency that it has to be done tonight. Asst. to the City Manager/Personnel Schulman said the immediate problem is with the Youth Diversion Project where he had to inform Chief Hart that one of their counselors would have to be separated; she was not hired through normal procedures because the funding was so uncertain; under our Civil Service Rules, she could only stay on for a maximum of six months. Discussion. Mr. Schulman said this also fits in with the literacy project. Police Book 66/Page 241 3/18/86 Chief Hart said it is a problem in the Police Dept., but it may not have to be solved this way tonight; the diversion counselor was hired by the normal City process on a provisional basis; the time ran out during the time we were trying to get an agreement with the County of San Diego and the South Bay Community Services which fund that program; 80% of her salary was being paid by a grant; there were two or three weeks in advance of this to be able to take care of it, but he did not get it accomplished. Mayor Morgan inquired if the time could be extended for 60 days. Chief Hart replied if the City Attorney or the Council comes to a conclusion it's necessary for the essential provision of services in the City, he would be satisfied until we get it worked out; he needs to provide this service. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, we extend this funding until July 1. Mr. Schulman said it is not a question of funding; it is a question that the Civil Service Rules provide that unless there is a competitive examination and setting up an eligible list, that a person can only be appointed for 90 days and the Civil Service Commission can extend it for an additional 90 days; the problems are that the funding is up in the air until the last minute and then when you get the money, they want the project to start im mediately. City Librarian Monroe was present and said they presently have two grants, one Federal and one State; they are in the process of submitting a request for refunding; they also have to submit position classifications; they will not know if they are selected until July 2. Councilman Cooper said the motion on the floor is out of order. Discussion. TOM DOYLE, Attorney for NC MEA, was present and said he just received this this afternoon and there may be "meet and confer" items included, since it concerns hours, wages, terms and conditions of employees; whether they are temporary or permanent, they may turn into permanent employees; he has not had a chance to review this document to see how it affects the Civil Service Rules and he would request this be postponed for one week to allow all employee groups a chance to review it; he would urge Council to take action to keep this person on the payroll for one more week pending the outcome of this issue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, this be deferred one week. Councilman Dalla inquired when Mr. Doyle received this. Mr. Doyle replied he received the item as he walked into the meeting; he received a phone call from an employee indicating there was a walk—on item dealing with temporary employees becoming permanent employees, their rights, etc. Councilman Waters inquired if any of the employees had talked to the City Manager. City Manager McCabe said no one contacted him. Councilman Waters inquired if Mr. McCabe had an open avenue with the employees, saying they have a right to call him. Mr. McCabe said certainly; this was considered by the Civil Service Com mission and then came directly to Council. Councilman Waters said the employees are supposed to go through the chain of command; they should notify the City Manager and if he doesn't respond, it's time to call in the MEA attorney; we have procedures and a chain of command to follow; if employees want respect from the City Council, the employees should show respect to the City management and department heads; if they circum vent that, he would not honor their request. Mr. Doyle replied, in dealing with items of "meet and confer", whenever the City, under Myers Milias Brown Act, proposes changes that affect hours, wages, terms and conditons of employment, the burden is on the City to notify the affected employee organizations of said proposed changes prior to implem entation; there may not be a problem with this, but he would like a week to review it. Further discussion. Police Chief Hart returned to the podium and said this came about because of a unique situation in the Police Dept.; young people are being arrested every day of the week; under our present program, they have to go into counseling with a licensed counselor, and they have to be referred or taken to a facility that provides on —going service and counseling; our counselors are hired through the normal Civil Service process; he understands Mr. Doyle's position; he doesn't care if this is delayed as long as he can continue to operate with the counselors. Further discussion. City Attorney Eiser said the problem is finding the authority to hire the person under the Civil Service Rules; initially this person was hired as a provisional employee; in order to keep this individual working, the appointment was extended under an emergency provision of the Civil Service Rules; that period has also expired; the question is under what authority can we hire this individual?; there is no such provision in the Civil Service Rules. Further discussion. Councilman Dalla suggested we adopt the Resolution and if the MEA has a problem, it can be rescinded. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,887 be adopted. Councilman Cooper inquired how long Chief Hart has known this was coming up. Chief Hart replied he has known for about three weeks. Mr. Cooper said this is not very good preparation; he doesn't like things brought up at the last hour. Chief Hart inquired if Council could limit this Book 66/Page 242 3/18/86 for 90 days so the employees won't be concerned that it will affect a lot of people and indicate that it does not affect any current employee. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include Chief Hart's suggestions. Discussion. Amended motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF The City Engineer's report regarding a TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEM from their meeting of February 12 (On March 11, Council directed staff to bring back a report on how many times parking arrangements have been changed in the area of 9th & Roosevelt, and if there have been police problems in that area; see Document No. 73497) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations. Motion failed by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: Cooper, Morgan. Councilman Cooper said he abstained because he owns property within two blocks. MAYOR Mayor Morgan's memo re naming the park at the foot of 24th St. after Mr. L. M. Pepper was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters spoke of the bus company, saying it has been running very efficiently, but the bus drivers have not received a salary increase in three years; he would like some answers on that. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, this be referred to the City Manager to investigate and find out why they have not gotten raises. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper reported on his MTDB trip to Washington, saying funds for continuing the trolley from Euclid to El Cajon will be released. Councilman Dalla said last October, Council approved a policy regarding the form the Council minutes would take. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the City Attorney come back with that policy in the form of a Resolution. Mayor Morgan said he cannot support that; he doesn't know how they can satisfy Mike Dalla on the minutes. Councilman Waters said he thought we voted on a policy and instructed the City Clerk to proceed; must we have a Resolution? Mr. Dalla said apparently the policy as it stands is not sufficient, and it would be more appropriate if we had it in a more formalized form of a Resolution; maybe that would cause the minutes to be in the form that Council has asked they be in. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., March 25, 1986. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:58 p.m. CITY CLER IL - The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 25, 1986. Corrections No corrections MA CITY OF NATIONAL CIT , CALIFORNIA