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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 03-05 CC MINBook 65/Page 151 3/5/85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 5, 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Post, Stafford, City Attorney Eiser. 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. Vicente Montano, Templo de Refugio. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1985 be corrected as follows: Page 138, Para. 2, on line 8, the words "the first" should read "an adverse", and on line 10, the word "propagated" should read "promulgated"; the minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 19, 1985 held at 6:00 p.m., February 26, 1985 be approved, and the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1985 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager McCabe introduced George Eiser III, the newly appointed City Attorney, and welcomed him to the City PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The proposed Proclamation of "MENTAL RETARDATION MONTH" — March, 1985 was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The proposed Proclamation of "CAREER WEEK FOR OLDER AMERICANS" was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed appointments of Armando Casteneda to the Street Tree and Parkway Committee; Kenneth Kidd to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee; and re—appointm ent of Cliff Bailey to the Traffic Safety Com mittee were presented. Vice Mayor Waters said Council has been working on amendments to their policy on reappointm ents and recom mended these appointm ents be held over. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, the Policy Amendment be put on the March 26 agenda and the appointments held over to April 2. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS EMMETT MOORE (Easy Auto Sales), 1800 National City Blvd., was present and said on February 5 he was given a temporary permit to sell cars, providing Mr. McCune removed a trailer within thirty days; two weeks ago Mr. McCune found the trailer had a State Stamp which could possibly qualify it as modular; the problem was finding the date the trailer was manufactured; if it was manufactured prior to 1979, it would not qualify; they found yesterday the trailer was manufactured in 1975 and the manufacturer is no longer in business; the contractor Mr. McCune contacted cannot move the trailer until Monday; he is requesting an extension of time. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, a two week extension be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,557, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND HARTSONS AMBULANCE SERVICE." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,577 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 65/Page 152 3/5/85 Resolution No. 14,558, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY'S REVISED TDA CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,558 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,559, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986- 1990." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,559 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,560, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT COVERING ALLOCATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF READY PASS REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,560 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,561, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI—ZBERG GRANT PROGRAM." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,561 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,562, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING FOR STREET SWEEPING SIGNS IN LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,562 be adopted. Discussion re the need for an education program; before the signs are put up, the public should be advised; whether the signs should be put up unless people request them; put ads in the paper, so people will be aware of the program. Director, Public Works Williams said perhaps the thing to do would be to send out letters to the people living in the areas involved. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Waters read a letter from the manager of Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium saying the parking permit program is a disaster; his employees are being inconvenienced. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,563, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY URGING PROMPT REAUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,563 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,564, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ADDITION OF NATIONAL CITY TERRITORY TO THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,564 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,565, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Furnishing and Delivery of Standards, Steel Pedestals and Posts for Traffic Signals — Engineering Specification No. 956." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,565 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,566, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED TIDELANDS AVENUE EXTENSION." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,566 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,567, "RESOLUTION DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AS AN ACCESSORY/INCIDENTAL USE TO A MOTEL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1645 PLAZA BOULEVARD. (Applicant: Walter Pabst — Case File No. CUP-1984-33)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,567 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by the following vote to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,568, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Repair to National City Boulevard Bridge at South Channel of Sweetwater River — Engineering Specification No. 951)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,568 be adopted. Councilman VanDeventer said the low bidder was found to be unqualified; this is being awarded to the second lowest bidder. City Engineer Stafford said he checked the references on the low bidder; the only one they could contact was the County of San Diego; they only finished 80% of the work; the other 20% had to be done by going into the performance bond. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Book 65/Page 153 3/5/85 Resolution No. 14,569, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO REPAIR NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE AT SOUTH CHANNEL OF THE SWEETWATER RIVER." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,569 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,570, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECTS FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY ENGINEERS." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,570 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,571, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT SERVICES PROPOSED BY CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC STREETS." Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,571 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,572, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN HERITAGE PARK OFFICE PLAZA FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,572 be adopted. Mayor Morgan said the National School District is interested in joining with the City in building a new facility; they need an additional 25,000 sq. ft.; they are willing to work out some kind of agreement. Councilman VanDeventer suggested forming a committee to discuss the pros and cons of building a complex to be shared by the City and the School District. Discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said this is being brought up before budget time and inquired if the City Manager would have any problems with this. City Manager McCabe replied he will not have a problem the first year because the money has been budgeted in an amount that would cover through the end of the fiscal year; however, it is a three—year agreement, and the second and third years would be brought back to Council's budget review; if Council votes on this Resolution, we would be obligated to the second and third years to an extent; he is not sure if there is a clause that would allow us to break the lease. Police Chief Hart said there is no such clause. Vice Mayor Waters said that should be worked out before we approve this. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said if we had such a clause the owner should have the same such clause. Police Chief Hart said we have to enter into a two or three year agreement, because that is a condition of the lease for anybody; the lease was reviewed by Mr. Tobin who saw no significant problems; this is an interim way to satisfy the need for additional space, giving Council time to determine if they want to build a new police facility or a new City Hall. Further discussion. Councilman VanDeventer said we should go ahead with a three year lease and adjust the budget to compensate. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said everyone is talking about the $10-20 million City Hall, saying the consultant projected construction costs for a new Police Station at approximately $60/sq. ft., exclusive of special equipment; the cost of a new Civic Center would be in the range of $70-80 plus equipment; in addition, $33/sq. ft. for remodeling the building to be a police facility; that is not $1-2 million; he feels that either of the facilities would cost $90-100/sq. ft.; at 40,000 sq. ft., that would be $4 million, not $10-20 million; staff is a little out of hand when they start laying things on the table that are not factual. Vice Mayor Waters said the three year lease amounts to $182,000 for three years; the $23,000 requested by the Chief is coming out of $30,000 surplus and asked if the $23,000 will take care of the office equipment etc.., or will there be additional requests for funds. City Manager McCabe said we have $30,000; $23,000 will go for the rent and the rest will go for the equipment. Chief Hart said they are not intending to ask for more money for office equipment. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (Item 24) The City Manager's CIVIC CENTER SPACE REQUIREMENTS STUDY (On February 11, 1985, Council held a workshop meeting to discuss the Civic Center Space Requirements study which was approved in the C.I.P. budget, and prepared by Oreman and Assoc.; copies of the study were distributed at that time; after discussion, Council voted to defer this matter until March 5, at which time a decision would be made; staff recommends Alternative 'B' be approved in concept [construct new Police facility and re —allocate department space] and the C.I.P. Committee be directed to proceed with coordinating a more in—depth review of funding, reallocation of department space, site alternatives, etc.) was presented. City Manager McCabe said this is an item Council had a special session on several weeks ago; the recom mendations remain the same. Discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said the proposal would be to have staff review this and start working on some type of detailed requirement and actual costs, and come back to Council at budget time with a more exact requirement; that would give us an opportunity to meet with the school district and come up with a plan that could be worked out Book 65/Page 154 3/5/85 financially that would benefit the City. City Manager McCabe said a couple of months would give him a big head start on this; he wants to get Council's direction so the CIP Committee can start looking at funding possibilities, possible allocation of land. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation and the Mayor set up a committee including a member of the City Council, to meet with the School District, the City Manager and two Board members to look into the feasibility of building jointly with the School District to cut costs. Mayor Morgan appointed Councilman VanDeventer to serve on the Com mittee. Discussion. Councilman Cooper said he would like to see this study made and brought back; he is upset when he picks up the paper and reads that the staff is putting out figures to the press re the cost of the building; nothing is being said about acquisition of the land; this is a bit misleading; we may have to float a bond issue to do this. Further discussion. Councilman Dalla said in a previous item the Mayor mentioned staff being quoted; he never read any quotes from staff; is there somebody on the staff giving out numbers?; the Mayor is upset about this and it is important to know who or where; the basic issue is not the cost of a Civic Center, but that we have a deficiency of space in the Police Dept. and a potential deficiency of space in the Civic Center at some point in the near future; the question we are dealing with is how to resolve those deficiencies; the two that were addressed in the space study primarily were how to remodel the existing facility, meaning the Police Dept. and the Civic Center, which was projected as a high cost item; the second alternative is a new Police facility which is the low cost item; the third element that has entered into this, but was not really included in the analysis was a new Civic Center which is also a high cost alternative; if we read the space study and consider all the elements, a new Policy facility, which is the lowest cost item and addresses the most definite need right now, is the way to go; we are not here to debate numbers; we should go with the lowest cost item and the highest need; we have given them three years of temporary relief and if we don't start moving, three years won't be enough. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said he would like the consultant to find something in the records indicating that we built this City Hall in 1965 and it was only supposed to last until 1975. Police Chief Hart said it is in Council minutes. City Manager McCabe said staff has made no comments to the press regarding the cost of the Civic Center that was not in the study; the study is a public document available to the public and the press has copies. Further discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said we will not acquire the land overnight; it might have to be a bond issue; we should take care of the problem and move forward. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 3/5/85-1, "Ordinance amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code pertaining to family Day Care Facilities." NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 35, dated February 26, 1985, in the amount of $215,144.24 (Warrants Nos. 86802 through 86866), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending February 15, 1985, in the amount of $272,986.44 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. (Councilman Dalla left Council Chambers at 5:04 p.m.) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The request of the NATIONAL CITY POLICE RESERVES to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in the Kimball Community Building and for a WAIVER OF FEES (The National City Police Reserves have reserved the Kimball Community Bldg. for their annual banquet on March 30, 1985, and have requested permission to serve alcoholic beverages and for waiver of fees; since this activity is an agency of the City, current building rental policy puts it in Category I for which no charges are to be imposed, and fees automatically waived; ABC has advised that since no exchange of money will take place [no admission, no charge for alcohol ] , no ABC permit is required; Council approval is required, however, to serve alcohol within the bounds of Kimball Park; staff recommends approval) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Dalla. Book 65/Page 155 3/5/85 The request of the the NATIONAL CITY NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (The National City National Little League has requested the use of the Kimball Community Bldg. to hold its annual fund raising dance on April 20, 1985, approximately 150 adults to attend; the Little League is requesting Council authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at their dance; City Building Rental Policy requires that the following be done when alcoholic beverages are to be served: 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from ABC, a copy to be filed with Public Works prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences ] naming the City as co—insured shall be submitted; 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recom mends approval subject to the three requirements mentioned above) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Dalla. The request of WEISSER SPORTING GOODS for TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (Class A) to hold ANNUAL SPRING SHOW and SALE to be conducted within a tent, March 30, 1985, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Weisser Sporting Goods requests a TUP to conduct a spring sale and show on the parking lot adjacent to porperty at 1018 National City Blvd. within a tent, on March 30, 1985, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; applicant indicates noise, crowd, traffic control and security will be accomplished by private security guards, with clean—up by store staff [sanitary facilities temporary by applicant]; Ord. No. 1227 requires $2,500 clean—up bond; however, applicants indicates they will provide clean—up; staff recommends approval subject to Fire Dept. conditions [Fire Safety Permit be secured from the Fire Dept.; standby Fire personnel shall be required ] , and waiver of clean—up bond as applicant indicates they will provide this service) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Dalla. (Councilman Dalla returned to Council Chambers at 5:07 p.m.) The request of the the NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE that "N" AVENUE BE COMPLETED FROM PLAZA BOULEVARD TO EAST EIGHTH STREET at the earliest possible date (The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recommends that a high priority be given to relieving the present traffic congestion problem in the area of the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center; number one in helping to solve this problem would be the completion of the 'L' Ave. extension at Plaza Blvd.; therefore, it is recommended that 'N' Ave. be completed from Plaza Blvd. to East 8th St. at the earliest possible date) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Morgan, this be referred to staff for study and we press forward at the earliest possible date. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS The Planning Director's report on DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY at HARDING AND CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, and OVERSIZE DRIVEWAY at 327 West 11th Street (This item was continued from February 19 in order that available enforcement actions could be evaluated; the Police Chief has investigated this matter and has presented his findings, actions and recom mendations; staff recom mends the report be accepted and filed) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, this be filed. Planning Director Post said a report was prepared by the Police Chief identifying various Code Sections that are involved; there has been no need for citations; through a joint effort between the Police Dept. and the Code Conformance Officer, there has been a great deal of surveillance of this property and they are cooperating to the fullest extent. Mayor Morgan inquired where we stand on the problem of businesses doing their business in the street. Mr. Post replied the Planning staff is working on that. The Finance Department's INVESTMENT REPORT PER INVESTMENT POLICY of the City of National City (staff recommends this report be accepted and filed) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's CIVIC CENTER SPACE REQUIREMENTS STUDY (See Page 153, Para. 4). The Park and Recreation Director's report on PORTABLE BACKSTOP (Council requested that the Park & Recreation Advisory Board look at the possibility of purchasing a portable backstop for Kimball Park and make a recommendation to Council; PRAB considered this item on February 21, 1985 and voted unanimously to Book 65/Page 156 3/5/85 purchase the backstop as soon as funds are available; our Recreation sponsored leagues and youth leagues also support the purchase of the backstop; funds are available in Account No. 105-442-000-571; surplus in this account of $1,500; portable fence will cost approximately $1,100; staff recom mends the backstop be purchased) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Engineering Department's report on "NO PARKING" DISTRICT PROGRAM on 'D' Avenue North of 22nd (An inspection on February 22, 1985 indicated no cars parked on 22nd St., north side, 'A' Ave. to 'D' Ave.; there were seven cars parked on the southerly side at the time of inspection, some of them inoperable; the southerly side of 22nd St. is not within the Parking District; there were no signs on 'C' Ave. to indicate the extent of the Parking District; the posts were still in place; there were no cars parked on 'B', 'C' or 'D' Avenues within the Parking District, adjacent to 22nd St.; the purpose of the Residential Permit Parking is being fulfilled in that residential parking is available for holders of parking permits within a reasonable distance of their residence; staff recom mends the Parking District Program be continued in its present form) was presented. Mayor Morgan said it has been requested that we remove the signs on 'D' Ave.; they are satisfied with them on 22nd St., but they don't have any problems on 'D' Ave. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recommendation and the signs be removed on 'D' Ave. Carried by unanimous vote. The Engineering Department's report on EMPLOYEE PARKING FOR THE REST HOME at 18th and "A" (The parking area contiguous to the Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium at the employees' entrance on 'A' Ave. is not within the Residential Permit Parking District; there are six non -permit parking spaces on 'A' Ave. adjacent to the Sanitarium; there are twenty-three permit parking spaces on 'Al Ave., north of 20th St. to the end of 'A' Ave.; there are no off-street parking spaces existing for employees entering the Sanitarium from 'A' Ave. or National City Blvd.; parking on National City Blvd., adjacent to the Sanitarium, is a two- hour limit; there are thirty-two employees of the Sanitarium working on three shifts; the Residential Permit Parking District is functioning as designed; there are twenty employees competing for six spaces; there are sufficient spaces within the District to serve the needs of a group such as these, realizing that they will still be competing for a space as close to the work place as possible, and their competition will be the local homeowner; these workers will be issued a sticker that will be valid to January, 1986; at such time, we will restudy the District and make adjustments as required at the direction of the Council; staff recommends Council authorize issuance of parking stickers for rest home employees) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe spoke of a letter Council received from Interim City Attorney Tobin regarding a changeover procedure. (It is Mr. Tobin's suggestion that there be a two -month period during which he, as well as other members of the firm of Knutson, Tobin, Meyer & Shannon, be on call and available to the City Attorney; they would be available to meet with him at random hours that would be mutually convenient; during the proposed turnover period, he or other members of the firm would not be present at public meetings; they would be willing to perform services outlined for a monthly retainer of $3,000; allocation of that retainer fee can be in accordance with the desires of the City and the C DC; he has appreciated the opportunity of assisting the City and the CDC and looks forward to a smooth transition period.) Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of Mr. Tobin's request. Mayor Morgan said Mr. Tobin is honest and has done a professional job, but he cannot vote for this. Councilman Dalla said the Mayor has expressed his concern about the multi -million dollar lawsuits pending and the great liabilities the City faces; voting against a mechanism for a smooth transition to - insure the City's interest are protected doesn't reflect concern. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF The City Clerk's report on OPENING OF SEALED BIDS - IMPROVEMENT OF CHLORINE HANDLING FACILITY - Spec. No. 952 (Four Bids were received: Deist-Binsfield, Inc. - $13,913.00; Alex McLintock, Inc. - $11,477.00; Frechtel Story, Inc. - $16,974.00; ABC Construction Co., Inc. - $19,940.00; Engineer's Estimate - $9,328) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Book 65/Page 157 3/5/85 MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the progress in repairing the holes in the South Bay Plaza parking lot, saying they brought in a lot of dirt and dumped it in the holes. Planning Director Post said the two property owners went out to bid and the repair work is underway; filling up the holes with dirt does not constitute the final repair work. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters said the Mayor requested a letter to put the combined CDC and City audits on today's agenda, and it was laid over to the second meeting in March; this can be rescheduled for March 26, after the Mayor returns from vacation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by VanDeventer, this be rescheduled for March 26. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Councilman Dalla said this item was on the agenda two weeks ago with ample background information; it was continued at the Mayor's request, and now we're going to continue it again; he hears comments that Council can't make a decision and can't act; he does not like to think Council cannot act if one member is not present. Vice Mayor Waters said we have laid many other items over; that is the right of any member of the Council. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, anything to be brought to Council for action be put on the agenda, and not be brought up at the last minute except in emergencies, or things brought up by the public. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper said it is time for the various City Councils and the Board of Supervisors to do something about the SDG&E rates; their rate increases over the last few years are the highest in the nation; he wonders how people on fixed incomes can pay their utility bills; this has to come to an end; SDG&E rates are second only to the City of New York; it is time for the leaders of the com munities to speak out. Councilman Cooper spoke of the promises that were made at the time of the election to take over the water company, saying he had a call today from an individual who needed to have a water meter and was told it would cost over $1100; meters used to be free; the rates are high and they are supposed to be a non—profit organization; we were told a pack of lies and he is disgusted and disturbed by this; the people of the City are paying for this. Councilman Van Deventer spoke of the Sweetwater High School baseball team, saying the Park and Recreation Director and the Asst. City Manager assisted them when they appealed for help. Councilman Dalla said earlier in the meeting, there was discussion of a newspaper article, and it is worthwhile to review whose statements came out in what context and in the proper context; there is one quote attributable to the City Manager. Mr. Dalia read portions of the article and said there are no quotes in the article attributable to Mr. McCabe dealing with numbers such as $10-20 million; he does not want anyone to go away from the meeting with a misunderstanding on this. Mayor Morgan said he would read the article again. Vice Mayor Waters said two years ago Council adopted a Resolution stating that we are fed up with SDG&E and urging our elected officials in Sacramento to do something about it. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., March 12, 1985. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:27 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 12, 1985. Corrections No corrections ..LMAYOR CITY OF ATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA