Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 02-19 CC MINBook 65/Page 133 2/19/85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 19, 1985 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, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Post, Stafford, Interim City Attorney Tobin. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalia, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 5, 1985 held February 11, 1985, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 5, 1985 held February 12, 1985, and the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 1985 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. P RESENTATIONS Battalion Chief George Devendorf, NCFD, introduced John Brady, an Air Force Reservist, who works for the Border Patrol and will be serving as Disaster Preparedness Volunteer Coordinator, saying Mr. Brady will be volunteering eight hours each month and two full weeks each year at no cost to the City; they plan to start working on specific programs in April. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JAMES DODDS, 2135 'G' Ave., was present and requested 'Stop' signs at 21st & Highland; people do not stop their cars for pedestrians in the crosswalk and it has become a death zone. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ROBERT WANGER, 1127 'D' Ave., was present and said when the street sweeper arrives to clean, the street is filled up with cars and does not get cleaned; perhaps 'No Parking' signs should be put up on designated days so the streets can be swept properly. Discussion. Public Works Director Williams said we have that problem in many areas of the City; there is a project in next year's budget to purchase such signs to be put at various locations in the City. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, a sign be put up on 'D' Ave. now. Motion died for lack of second. Further discussion. Public Works Director Williams said we are looking at $20,000 in signs to take care of the problem throughout the City; there are other areas that are almost as bad as Mr. Wanger's; the signs cost about $45-50 each. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, we authorize the City Manager to see if he can come up with the money to do this project immediately. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said we don't need to do this project all at once; we should do it in stages, and when people complain, install the signs. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MR. WANGER continued, shopping carts are being left around the City in increasing numbers; some supermarkets are good about sending someone out to pick them up, but others just leave them; something should be done about this. Discussion. Councilman Dalla said there are laws prohibiting people from taking shopping carts; there is a toll free number you can call and they will have someone pick up the carts. Planning Director Post said we have an Ordinance making it illegal to take shopping carts from stores. Further discussion. MR. WANGER continued, he tries to paint over the graffiti, but the next week it's back again; he has contacted the Boys' Club, but Kimball Park is worse than ever. Mr. Wanger was advised to contact the Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC HEARING The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of the PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1984-31 at 2540 E. 18th St.; Applicant: Sabah T. Mansour (...involves adding the sale of distilled spirits to a market that is presently licensed to sell beer and wine; sale of beer and wine was established prior to the City's requirement for issuance of a CUP, and is therefore classified as a lawful non —conforming use; existing land use within the immediate Book 65/Page 134 2/19/85 area consists of single family residential to the south [both sides of Lanoitan Ave. except at the SE corner of 18th St. & Lanoitan Ave., which is a produce store ] , a church immediately to the west and a vacant building and residential use across 18th St. to the north; within 1500' of subject premises there are two elementary schools, one junior high school, and a liquor store which is located at the NE corner of 18th & Lanoitan, across the street from the subject market; Combined Zoning and General Plan designation of this property is Commercial —Limited, a neighborhood type com mercial zoning; at the public hearing before the Planning Commission, testimony in favor and against the approval of this CUP was presented; the Planning Com mission based their denial on existing land use within the immediate area and the effect the sale of additional alcohol would have on adjacent properties; if Council takes action to approve this CUP, the motion to approve should include a certification that any project impacts are found not to be significant and that a negative declaration be issued; staff would suggest the following conditions of approval: 1. Business hours shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 2. Display of bottled spirits shall be limited to a shelf area measuring 18" in width by 24' in length, not more than 5' in height, and shall not be accessible to the public; 3. Before this CUP shall become effective, the applicant shall file a written statement with the Planning Dept. acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of the permit; 4. Remove abandoned driveway on Lanoitan Ave.; 5. Solid graffiti shall be removed from exterior surface of building; 6. Solid wood gates shall be installed on masonry trash enclosure; staff concurs with the Planning Com mission's denial) was held at this time. Planning Director Post said staff's recommendation remains the same as previously outlined (denial). JAY MADSEN (Pastor of a Baptist Church in San Diego) was present representing the Calvary Baptist Church to protest the license. Vice Mayor Waters said the petition submitted by Mr. Mansour listed names of adults and their addresses; a concern of Council is to have the people of National City determine the destination of the City; some of the people who signed the church's petition may not have been of voting age; he believes in a nice clean town, but the rights of everybody should be considered; this would not be a beer joint. GWEN HOLMES, 2535 'L' Ave., was present and said her husband thought there was a State Law that would prevent more than nine liquor licenses in a one — mile radius. WILLIAM DESMOND (Deacon, Calvary Baptist Church), 2415 E. 20th, was present and said there are plenty of establishments selling hard liquor in this area; they have had to call the Police to take care of some situations that got out of hand because of minors drinking alcoholic beverages; they do not want this corner to become a hangout for minors who drink; they are not trying to ruin someone's livlihood. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if the minors who drink around there have indicated they bought the liquor from Mr. Mansour. Mr. Desmond replied they did not. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the Public Hearing be closed and the CUP be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,540, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE SEWER DIVISION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,540 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,541, "RESOLUTION INITIATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65450 THROUGH 65552 FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTH BAY FREEWAY, NORTH OF LOMACITAS LANE (Valley Land Company)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,541 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,542, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AWARD TO SAN DIEGO ALARM COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,542 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,543, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,527 (APN 558-170-15)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,543 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 65/Page 135 2/19/85 Resolution No. 14,544, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES (The Parish of St. Matthew)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,544 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,545, "RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING 8TH STREET (The Parish of St. Matthew)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,545 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,546, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES (431 N. Highland — Azar)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,546 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,547, "RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING DELTA STREET (431 N. Highland — Azar)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,547 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,548, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Project No. 1316)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,548 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,550, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 'SENIOR CITIZENS CROSSWALK AHEAD' SIGN ON THE EAST SIDE OF 'D' AVENUE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL AND SOUTH OF MORGAN TOWERS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,550 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,551, "RESOLUTION TO INSTALL PAINTED CROSSWALK WITH HATCH MARKS SOUTH OF THE DRIVEWAY FROM MORGAN TOWERS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,551 be adopted. ED BODGE was present and said PRAB, the Traffic Safety Committee and Morgan Towers Council are in favor of this Resolution; he talked to someone from the Police Dept. who said he could not speak for Chief Hart, but he would go along with the speed sign; as far as the crosswalk is concerned, they are neutral. Discussion. Councilman Dalla said he is not questioning the new crosswalk, but is concerned about the present one that is designated a crosswalk; it is a decorated brick kind of crosswalk, but is not painted; perhaps it should be painted, or we should indicate if it is not a crosswalk; the City could have a liability if someone is injured there. Discussion re blacktopping over the brickwork. Interim City Attorney Tobin said if the public is going to be misled, corrective action should be taken. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the motion be amended to include the old crosswalk be blacktopped. Further discussion. Motion and second for amendment withdrawn. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the motion be amended to include the cobblestone crosswalk be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for study. Interim City Attorney Tobin suggested it might be helpful to give the Traffic Safety Com mittee an excerpt from the minutes. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,552, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING EXAMINING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14552 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 32, dated February 5, 1985, in the amount of $155,275.07 (Warrants Nos. 86524 through 86614), CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1985, in the amount of $289,661.24, and RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated February 12, 1985, in the amount of $798,659.65 (Warrants Nos. 86615 through 86724 [void 86615 ]) 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, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Book 65/Page 136 2/19/85 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM of ANTHONY EDWARD ARMIJO and CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ARMIJO, and the APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED CLAIM of PAULINE J. HARLESS were presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, these be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for TYPE 20 OFF —SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE of SMART & FINAL IRIS, 1940 National City Blvd. (Police and Building Departments state no grounds for objection; the Planning Dept. states a Conditional Use Permit is required) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be protested on the basis that the applicant has not gotten a CUP. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for TYPE 41, PERSON TRANSFER, ON —SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE of Vera O. Curtis, Terrence J. Wallock, Carol A. Campbell and Leonard M. Dreyer, dba DENNY'S, 424 W. 24th Street (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be approved. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The application for TYPE 47 LIQUOR LICENSE, ON —SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE, PERSON TRANSFER, of Very O. Curtis, Terrence J. Wallock, Carol A. Campbell and Leonard H. Dreyer, dba DENNY'S, 1905 Sweetwater Road (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Acting Purchasing Agent's request for AWARD of BOD G.S. 8485-9, NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY FURNITURE REFINISHING (Refinishing of the library tables, bookshelves and chairs was approved as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program; bid requirements for this project were given to seven vendors along with a briefing and on —site tour of the library; Richard Lutz submitted the best bid, per our requirements and specifications, at $11,887, including tax; one vendor submitted a bid of $9,600.42 as an alternative procedure, but it is felt that this procedure would not be in the best interest of the facility and would not accomplish the best results; vendor Richard Lutz has agreed to post a performance bond for the amount of the bid and to supply the same to the purchasing agent within ten days of award of bid; Certificate of Publication is on file with the purchasing agent; staff recommends Bid G.S. 8485-9 be awarded to Richard Lutz Co. in the amount of $11,887) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The request for use of the Kimball Community Building on a Sunday, by a San Diego Group (The United Filipino —American Senior Citizens of San Diego have requested the use of the Community Bldg. on Sunday, February 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to hold a Senior Citizens Valentine Party, approximately 150 adults expected to attend; established rental policy requires Council approval for this facility on Sundays and holidays, since attendance by a custodian on overtime is required; staff recommends this be approved on a one—time basis) was presented. NENITA ROSALES, 834 'D' Ave., was present representing the United Filipino — American Senior Citizens and requested approval. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this be approved on a one—time basis. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Department's report on DEVELOPMENT of PROPERTY at HARDING AND CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, and OVERSIZED DRIVEWAY at 327 W. 11th St. (On February 5, Council expressed concern over the possibility of the proposed development at 333 Civic Center Dr. [an 'L' shaped parcel having frontage on both Civic Center Dr. and Harding Ave.] having oversized driveways and the building up to the sidewalk; plans approved for the development of this property on Jan. 31, 1985 show the use of standard size, 18' wide driveways on both Civic Center Dr. and Harding Ave.; the building itself will be set back from the property line on Civic Center Dr., 24' 10" [this area will be landscaped on two sides and surfaced to provide two off—street parking spaces and access to the building] and 50' 2 1 /4" from the property line on Harding Ave. [this area will be landscaped on three sides and surfaced to provide four off—street parking spaces and access to the building ] ; proposed use of this building is for an office and storage; regarding the oversized Book 65/Page 137 2/19/85 driveway at 327 W. 11th St., the property owner petitioned the City Council on February 27, 1984 to waive the 35' maximum driveway width required by Code and allow him to construct a driveway 48' wide; this request was approved by Council on March 13, 1984; the building is set back 4' from the property line on 11 th St. and is equipped with roll —up overhead doors; however, vehicles have been observed parked partially in the building and over the public right—of—way in front of the doors; on February 8, 1985, staff contacted the new tenant of this building and advised that vehicles parked so as to obstruct the public right—of—way violates City law and requested that they utilize the parking area at the west side of the building or pull vehicles completely inside the building; they agreed to do this) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, this be filed. Motion died for lack of second. Planning Director Post said this business expressed their willingness to comply on February 8, but did not give a time frame; they were not given a time frame, but Planning generally follows up within a week or two. Vice Mayor Waters said at 2:30 today, there were four cars lined up against the sidewalk; when the door was opened, he could see what appeared to be permanent cabinets built in such a way that vehicles could not pull inside; he would like this item laid over for two weeks. Councilman Cooper said that sidewalk goes nowhere; it only serves the people in that building. Discussion. Councilman VanDeventer inquired if any complaints had been received from the general public. Planning Director Post replied no. Further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, this be laid over for two weeks and Mr. Post come back to Council with some kind of time frame. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: VanDeventer. Councilman Da!la said when this comes back to Council, he would like to know what kind of penalties are involved —citations, written notice etc. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney to look into this. Further discussion. The Planning Director's report on PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT on Sweetwater Road East of Grove Street (On January 15, 1985, Council directed staff to report on whether a specific plan should be required for the development of the proposed commercial project on the north side of Sweetwater Rd., east of Grove St.; this came up as a result of discussion on the Taco Bell project; since that meeting, staff has met with the developers to get a better understanding of their intentions; at the present time, they control eleven of the sixteen affected lots; they intend to acquire the others through condemnation procedures and eventually build a commercial center on the site; this will involve substantial site improvements, including removing the hill at the end of Grove St. and relocating the cul—de—sac; the developers have submitted a tentative master site plan encompassing all of the properties; while this plan has no legal status, it does show the direction in which the applicants are proceeding; tentative building elevations submitted reflect a Spanish theme with stucco walls and red tile roofs, similar in design to the existing two—story office building at the corner of Sweetwater and Grove; the plan indicates that only the Taco Bell can be built without the major site work described above; this cannot happen until all of the properties are acquired; because of these constraints, the developers acknowledge that they will be unable to proceed with any further development permits until these issues are resolved; the Taco Bell, however, has been designed to stand on its own in terms of access, grading, etc.; it can proceed independently of the remainder of properties; a specific plan is an excellent tool to comprehensively plan a complex site; the fact that a fragmented ownership pattern exists here complicates the situation; it is staff's view that it would be premature to require the developers to prepare a specific plan involving properties they do not own at this time; once the properties are consolidated, a planned development permit for the project can be processed through the Planning Commission and City Council) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Director's report on SPHERE OF INFLUENCE for SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT (LAFCO is currently processing spheres of influence for cities and special districts throughout the County; a sphere of influence is defined as the probable ultimate physical boundary and service area of a local governmental entity; National City's sphere was approved on February 4, 1985; the City has recently received a request from LAFCO to comment on the sphere of influence for the South Bay irrigation District; the District's boundaries include most of Chula Vista, the Sweetwater Valley, and very small portions of National City and the City of San Diego; water lines in National City are owned in fee by the District; in the year 2002, ownership of the system will revert to the Sweetwater Authority with National City having a 27% interest; the Sweetwater Authority was established by a joint powers agreement between the District and the City of National City to operate and maintain the water system; the most significant Book 65/Page 138 2/19/85 (Rev.) feature of the South Bay Irrigation District's sphere is that, as proposed, it would include all of the City of National City; while this would not have any im mediate effect on either the District or National City, it could conceivably limit the City's options in the future with regard to water service; if the existing arrangement is felt to be satisfactory for at least a 10-15 year period, the time —frame of a sphere of influence, that would be a moot point; as this is a matter of policy, staff is seeking direction from the Council; Mr. Garry Butterfield, General Manager of the South Bay Irrigation District, intends to be present at the meeting to answer any questions) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, we keep the sphere of influence as it is and we don't turn over the water rights to any other city. Discussion. GARRY BUTTERFIELD, Sweetwater Authority, was present and said he talked to the staff analyst for LAFCO to see if he could get some more information, but the analyst could not give him an answer because this does not come up to LAFCO for action until June. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Finance Director's ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT of the City of National City was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, this be accepted and filed. Mayor Morgan said this report says we don't have any debts and we have a low credit rating. City Manager McCabe said there are some problems with the audit and Finance Director Caloza has prepared a report and some recommendations. Finance Director Caloza said under normal circumstances if you apply for a credit rating, between a clean opinion which is a financial statement that applies to all the standards, and an adverse opinion, the chances are that you would get a lower credit rating with an adverse opinion unless it's brought up to standards. Discussion. Mr. Caloza continued, in 1982, the NCGA promulgated statement number three which requires all bodies in which Council has oversight responsibility to be included in one consolidated financial statement. Vice Mayor Waters said staff recom mends that we combine both C DC and the City, and one set of auditors audits all the books in order to get a better credit rating. Further discussion. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, was present and said he obtains an audit on each of their various operations —Section 8, CDC, parking authority —each year at year end; he feels that is sufficient. Councilman Van Deventer said if we have one company do it all, our total rating will be greater. Further discussion. Mr. Peterson said it sounds like financial people have figured out that they need to consolidate everything; it sounds like a political matter; he obtains audits each year as required by federal, state or local law; anybody that needs to look in these reports has them available. Councilman Van Deventer said this should be held over before a determination is made. Councilman Cooper said he objects to this being called political; what is the difference if everything is audited at one time; what he is looking for is an overall picture of the finances of the City; it does not mean we will take CDC money and put it in the City's funds. Mr. Peterson said CDC's books are audited each year; if somebody is auditing the City's accounts, you would get a picture and then integrate the reports to make the general statement. Councilman VanDeventer said he wants to do one audit and from there on, everything is done separately. Further discussion. JOHN GALLAGHER (Audit Manager, Diehl, Evans & Co.), 120 W. Woodward, Escondido, was present and said the generally accepted accounting principles accepted for cities include in their audit report all financial information which they have control over, and in the case of National City, that would include the CDC, Redevelopment Agency, the Parking Authority and the Housing Authority; they were hired to audit the City of National City and they have never seen the financial statements or records of the other entities; they cannot express an opinion on the other agencies. Mayor Morgan said if he requested an audit report from them, he would have the information. Mr. Gallagher replied he has requested this but they have not received any of the reports. Mr. Peterson replied nobody has asked for any reports that they have not received immediately. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be laid over to the second meeting in March. Further discussion. Interim City Attorney Tobin inquired if it would be possible, in the process of making the report, to make a footnote item on how National City differs from other cities and what it might take to bring it into conformity; if that is the conclusion, the footnote might assist Council in determining the meaning of the conclusion. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the period ending January 31, 1985 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's report on OPENING OF SEALED BIDS for REPAIR OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE AT SOUTH CHANNEL OF THE SWEETWATER RIVER, Book 65/Page 139 2/19/85 Spec. No. 951 (Four bids were received: Ortiz Assoc. — $48,682; Penhall International — $59,829; Carina Engineering — $39,460; Carolyn E. Scheidel — $81,690; Engineer's Estimate — $42,520) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY Interim City Attorney Tobin recommended an Executive Session after roll call at the CDC meeting on pending litigation. Interim City Attorney Tobin spoke of a report Council requested on Wilson Ave., near 12th St., saying this piece of property has a long history in the City; there were hearings on possible re —alignment taking place; the hearings were closed and there was no re —alignment; what we are dealing with now is a portion of dedicated street; he would still like to talk to a few more people before concluding his report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of permit parking on 'D' Ave., north of 22nd St., saying these people had no problem with parking and he would like Council to reconsider. The Mayor asked the City Manager to look into this and bring back a report. Mayor Morgan said Mr. Burns at the Rest Home at 18th & 'A' is upset because his employees who work for minimum wage are getting parking citations; there should be special permit parking for them CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters reminded everyone that Council would meet at 6:00 p.m. next week to interview applicants for committees; the regular meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Cooper spoke of the problems with the junk cars parked on the streets and asked if the Police Dept. needed more help. Mayor Morgan inquired if the police saw people working on cars on the street, if they would do anything. Police Chief Hart was present and replied he did not think they needed more help at present, and outlined how the police intended to handle the problem. Councilman VanDeventer said we turn in cars to be checked, or they are doing one area for a couple weeks and then go on to another area; no one ever goes back to the areas they have checked; then the same situation occurs again. Chief Hart said he will have to evaluate that; they impound over 100 cars each month; people play games with them. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 6:00 p.m.,Tuesday, February 26. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:49 p.m. C.,- �--��J 11, CITY C L E R�(C The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 26, 1985. Corrections No cor.' tions MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA