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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 04-26 CC MINniv Book 63 Page 65 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 26, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Campbell, Gerschler, McCabe, McLean. 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 Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Proclamations_ be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "WELLNESS AND FITNESS WEEK '83 - May 15-21, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK - May 8-14, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Linda Walker, Family Stress Center. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "ALTRUSA'S SAFARI TO SERVICE - April 25 - May 1, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Ida Mae Kerr. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on RESOLUTION of INTENTION NO. 13,999, DISTRICT NO. 212, 17th St., 'M' Ave. and Alley 66, was called at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file. City Attorney McLean said staff has concluded that there is a defect in the notices and the proceedings that must be corrected before the district can continue; therefore, the hearing cannot be held tonight; we have, for presentation to the Council, an amended Resolution of Intention which will set a new hearing date and file a new and slightly different map with the City Clerk, describing the boundary of the district; unfortunately there is nothing to be done tonight, other than to tell the people the hearing cannot proceed and they will receive a new notice of the new hearing date; they should file a new protest if they still protest the district after they receive their new notice; we will keep the old protests on file, but for their protection, if they still protest the new district, they should file a new protest. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the hearing be filed and a new hearing authorized. Discussion. City Attorney McLean said the only difference will be an inclusion for drainage. ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant, was 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 66 present and said the consequences of the new map will make the assessments that we have now spread legal, as far as referring to a map on file. In answer to Council's question, "What percentage of protest was there?" Mr. Onley replied, 21% protest on street improvements and 31% protest on the drainage improvements. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on RESOLUTION of INTENTION NO. 14,003, DISTRICT NO. 222, 22nd St., Prospect to Euclid, was called at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file, and read into the record two letters of protest. April 25, 1983 "To the City Council of the City of National City "As the administrator of the Estate of Elena C. Hernandez and the guardian of her heirs (minors) property, that being the corner lot bordered by Euclid Avenue and 22nd Street, more commonly known as 2132 Euclid Avenue, I hereby submit an objection and protest the improvements that are to be made in the Assessment District No. 222 which was passed and adopted by Resolution of Intention No. 14,003 to improve 22nd Street, Prospect Street to Euclid Avenue. "This objection and protest is based for the following reasons: "1. I believe that a property owner should not be assessed for an improvement (water and sewage lines and any work associated therewith) whir'h is to be for the direct benefit of another property owner. The main beneficiary of this improvement will be the owner of the property directly bordering the rear property line of 2132 Euclid Avenue, who requires this improvement to develop his vacant property. There is already an existing water and sewage line of Euclid Avenue servicing 2132 Euclid Avenue. Only 50 feet away from 2132 Euclid Avenue is an existing fire main. In addition, since a city -owned 15 foot high retainer wall borders the entire 125 feet of property on 22nd Street, the water and sewage lines would not be of any future benefit to the property on 2132 Euclid Avenue. "2. The improvement (paving) to 22nd Street, Prospect Street to Euclid Avenue will directly benefit the residents of National City by correcting a traffic hazard (all present users presently use the paved South portion of 22nd Street), eliminating the continuous maintenance of the unpaved section and stopping the street washout to the drainage system which has occurred since 1975. Therefore, since the residents of National City and the City itself will directly benefit from this improvement (paving), I believe the contribution to this project by the City of National City should be more than the budgeted $8,000. The property on 2132 Euclid Avenue will not benefit from any frontage because of the aforementioned city -owned retainer wall. "3. There is currently a base retainer sidewalk bordering the retainer wall which eliminates the need for another sidewalk. Here again there is no benefit to the property on 2132 Euclid Avenue. 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 67 "1 believe the justifiable assessment to the property on 2132 Euclid should consist of the cost of paving and curbing 100 feet on this property line since 25 feet of this property line already has the required improvements. Therefore, I humbly request the City Council of the City of National City to rule favorably on my objection and protest. "Sincerely yours, (s) Alfonso Hernandez 2132 Euclid Avenue National City, Ca. 92050" 2209--E. 22nd St. National City, Ca. 92050 March 15, 1983 "The City Council National City, CA. 92050 "Gentlemen: "We (Severino & Magdalene LaRoya), the resident owner of 2141 Prospect and 2209--E. 22nd Street will not agree to have a side walk on our lot on 22nd Street. We could have side walk paved on Prospect Street, but not on the 150 feet on 22nd Street from Prospect down to Mr. Mettler"s border line. "We have our small house deep down on the corner of Prospect and 22nd Street, and this house is very close to the 22nd Street. We do not want any more taking any portion of our property to the City for the street because it would be too close to the wall of the room of that house. Another reason is that careless motorists could very easily go off of the corner street and would hit the small house there thus endangering the lives of my daughter and her husband living in that house. "We would agree the 22nd Street be paved as we already have a curb there, and a sewer line be installed along the street for we have no sewer yet at the present time. And if it is possible, we would like our gas pipe line be extended on the 22nd Street so we can change our existing gas line in a manner that the gas line could be connected from our 2209--22nd St. house straight to 22nd St., and also if possible, we would like to have our water meter be on 22nd Street. "Since we have already the curb and we do not need the side walk, the Assessment amount of $19,854.00 as my part would be too much. We have only 150 feet to be paved. Kindly consider the work to be done on my property, thank you very much. "Yours respectfully, (s) Severino & Magdalene LaRoya" 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 68 ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant, was present and displayed a map showing the exterior boundaries of the district and the proposed area of improvement, and said estimated construction costs are $78,771, estimated incidental costs are $7,061, total project cost is $85,832, City Contribution is $8,000, estimated total assessment is $77,832; there was 27.95% protest. Mr. Onley continued, the LaRoyas' first concern is that the City would put in a sidewalk along their property; we are not going to put in a sidewalk; the curb will be left as is; a sewer line will be installed and will continue to the most Westerly house on their property; we are also connecting a water line and building a fire hydrant; their concerns with regard to the gas line will have to be taken up with the gas company. Discussion. Mr. Onley continued, Mr. Hernandez's assessment includes paving of the street, grading of the street, a portion of the water line and a portion of the sewer line, plus incidental expenses; Mr, Hernandez is requesting relief from everything but the paving of the street; the City is negotiating with the water company to see if they will pay for 200 ft. of the water line. Further discussion. ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, 2132 Euclid, was present and said he was told these improvements would eventually be put in; when the improvements were done on Euclid connecting I-805, he was under the impression that 22nd St. between Prospect and Euclid would also be improved; he was told afterward that it wasn't done because it doesn't feed directly into the freeway, and asked why 24th between Lanoitan and Euclid was improved, but not 22nd St. between Euclid and Prospect. Discussion. Mr, Hernandez continued, Mr. Mettler(owner of parcel no. 2) wants to put 5 houses on his lot; why should the surrounding property owners have to pay for water and sewer lines that Mr.Mettler needs but they don't; Mr.Mettlet asked him to sign a petition requesting a 1911 Act and he signed because he does want the improvements; Mr, Mettler assured him he would only be assessed for curb and paving; he cannot understand $17,000 for curb and paving; he could put in the curb and paving himself without a 1911 and it would be cheaper. Mayor Morgan asked if Mr. Hernandez would be willing to sign a statement to that effect. Mr. Hernandez replied he would be. Further discussion. SEVERINO LA ROYA, 2209 E. 22nd St., was present and said he does not need a curb or a sidewalk; he has a curb and driveway; all he needs is a sewer line and the street repaired; $19,000 is too much; he has a water meter, but if the water company would put it close to 2209, he would appreciate it. Mr. Onley said Mr. LaRoya does have a curb; the street needs to be graded and paved, and water and sewer lines need to be put in; the water line is being hooked together as a fire service; Mr. LaRoya has a water line, but not a fire service; the fire hydrant is part of the City contribution. MAGDALENE LA ROYA, 2209 E. 22nd St., was present and said the water company has been charging them a sewer charge when they do not have sewer. Discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be referred back to staff and the hearing continued to June 14, 1983. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on RESOLUTION of INTENTION NO. 14,005, DISTRICT NO. 215, 'F' Avenue Sewer, was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and the Certificate of Publication were on file and read a petition and a letter and a petition protesting this project which she received at the start of the meeting. "We, the undersigned property owners of the proposed F Avenue and 30th Street sewer district, No. 215, Job No. 935, protest the sewer development plan National City has proposed. "Most of the people in the proposed sewer district do not have a sewage problem, and resent the fact that we will be forced to pay the tremendous cost for the few who do. Most of us have limited incomes and or retired and to pay these fees would be an extreme hardship. 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 69 Robert Zimmerman Pauline Zimmerman Edna Garcia Daniel Garcia Elizabeth M. Hawkins Theodore W. Stahl Margaret M. Stahl" April 26, 1983 "To The City Council of National City: "You are already aware of my displeasure with the proposed sewer district. I'd like to share with you some personal feelings in this matter. "First of all, I resent paying for someone else's problem. The immense amount of the assessment is as much as my house cost to build; I am a widow supporting myself on 6 hrs. of work a day. It is hard to comprehend that my years of trying to save a little have been for nothing, that the City will take it away from me: These hardships are equally felt by many others in the proposed district. "I wish that those who had petitioned to go into National City a few years ago had been aware of what that action would bring; "(s) Elizabeth M. Hawkins Property owner at 3109 F Avenue" ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant, was present and displayed a map showing the exterior boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed area of improvement, and said the estimated construction costs are $104,259, estimated incidental costs are $29,700, total project costs are $143,959, City contribution is $31,557, estimated assessment is $102,402. Mr. Onley continued, he did not receive the protests until the beginning of the meeting tonight, so he does not know what the percentage of protest is. Discussion. Councilman Camacho said when this district annexed into National City, it was with the understanding they would go on the sewer. Mr. Onley said the property owners did not want the City to force a 1911 Act for sewers within the first five years of annexation; that five years is now up; one of the requirements of annexing to the City was to sign Covenants Running With the Land not to protest a 1911 Act; when approximately 77% of the property owners signed Covenants, the area was annexed. Discussion. City Attorney McLean said the Covenants are binding; if Council chooses, they can ignore all the protests from assessees of property for which we have recorded Covenants. Mr. Onley said all of the Covenants are recorded and he has copies of them in the Engineering office. City Attorney McLean asked if there was any protest from a property for which we do not have a Covenant. Mr. Onley replied, yes, parcels 10, 11 and 12; the parcels who have signed Covenants not to protest a 1911 Act are parcels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20; parcels 10, 11 and 12 represent less than 25% protest. JOHN BANKS, 676 E. 30th St., was present and said he signed a Covenant and he understood at that time that sewers would be put in within five years; the Covenant is binding and he expects the contract to be upheld; he wants the sewer; he is not sure how much more water the area can hold; a lot of people have said they can't afford it; if it isn't done now, the Dept. of Health will force them to do it without benefit of a 1911 Act. DON BAKER (representing Mr. Rogers), 3035 'F' Ave., was present and said the sewer was a main point of the annexation for many of the property owners; the sewer is needed; there are about 6 holes on the 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 70 property he is on; if this project is stopped by the protesters, are there any grounds to sue them for breach of contract? Discussion. HOLLY STAHL (speaking for Theodore Stahl and Elizabeth Hawkins), was present and said she checked with the City to see what was necessary to develop Mr. Stahl's and Mrs. Hawkins' property in order to earn back some of the money they will spend on the sewer, but it is not possible; the land is not usable; they could never get back the money they will put into the sewer; one lot has only 4' street frontage. Discussion. Ms. Stahl continued, the people who have small assessments want the sewer; the people with the larger assessments don't want it and they feel they are paying for the bulk of the sewer. Further discussion. City Attorney McLean said the total coot of this project could have been assessed against the property owners; in the past, Council has given instructions to the Engineering Dept. that the City will pick up what appears to be some fair part of the cost; they can take 100% of the cost and assess it against the lots. Further discussion. Ms. Stahl said the people she is representing did not sign the petition for annexation and did not sign a Covenant. Further discussion. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed, the protests be overruled, and work ordered to proceed. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,026, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS (POLICE DEPARTMENT: CONTRACT SERVICES - ARJIS)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,026 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,027, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS (POLICE DEPARTMENT - BENEFIT PAYOFFS)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,027 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,028, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 212 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13,996 ADOPTED MARCH 8, 1983 (17th Street, 'M' Avenue, and Alley No. 66)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14028 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,029, "AMENDED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 13,999 ADOPTED MARCH 8, 1983, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 212, 17TH STREET, 'M' AVENUE, ALLEY NO. 66." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,029 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,030, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,030 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 42, dated April 19, 1983, in the amok t of $123,137.66 (Warrants Nos. 79704 through 79789 [797O4/vowag/presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 71 APPROVAL of The Planning and Engineering Departments' request for/UPDATE of the CIRCULATION ELEMENT of the CITY OF SAN DIEGO'S GENERAL PLAN (The City of San Diego is in the process of updating the Circulation Element of their General Plan; because many of their streets tie in with National City's, they have asked for comments; Planning and Engineering Departments have analyzed the plan and conclude that it is basically consistent with National City's Streets and Highways Plan; the City may wish to suggest the following additions: 1. Show Freeway Route 252 or a primary arterial linking I-5 and I-805; 2. Reo Dr. South of Route 54 and a Reo Dr./54 freeway interchange; 3. 12th St./Civic Center Blvd. between I-5 and Highland Ave.; 4. 24th St. between I-5 and Highland Ave.; 5. 30th St. between Highland Ave. and National City Blvd.; the City of San Diego is proposing to link Harbison Ave. in National City with San Diego's Logan Ave. to the North; under their plan, Harbison would also be connected with Reo Dr. to the South and would become a 4-6 lane major road; Harbison is shown as a collector on National City's Circulation Element; our Circulation Element does net anticipate the use of Harbison Ave. as an arterial highway and we do not recommend that it be upgraded; it would be advantageous to local traffic in the NE sector of the City to have this additional traffic route limited to local street status) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be approved subject to all stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of ALFRED J. FESSMAN, arising from an injury on November 4, 1982 and filed with the City Clerk on April 18, 1983 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this claim be rejected because of late filing. Mayor Morgan said Mr. Fessman told him about the accident a couple days after it happened and he does not intend to sue; he made no demands. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of RAIN FOR RENT, INC., filed with the City Clerk on April 11, 1983 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this claim be rejected because of late filing. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-83 APPROVING an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW a VETERINARY SHOT CLINIC (vaccinations only) on property located at 1001 E. Plaza Blvd. (Pets-R-Us Store), Applicant: Jay W. Shrock, D.V.M., Case File No. CUP-1983-3 (... involves the proposed use "Mobile Veterinary Shot Clinic"; clinic will provide dog and cat innoculations by licensed veterinarians on the first Saturday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; applicant requested one of three alternatives: 1. an outdoor veterinary clinic as a separate business, 2. an outdoor veterinary clinic as a promotional event, 3. an indoor veterinary clinic in a pet store; the Land Use Code has no provision for an outdoor veterinary clinic; based on this, the Planning Commission approved alternative 3 which permits the shot clinic to be conducted inside the Pets-R-Us Store at 1001 E. Plaza Blvd.; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval of alternative no. 3 and denial of alternatives 1 and 2; their decision has been appealed by both the applicant and the opponents; a Public Hearing has been scheduled for May 10, 1983) was presented. The City Clerk reported this has been appealed and a hearing has been set for May 10, 1983. Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-83 DENYING an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW an OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CENTER on property located at 1136 'D' Ave., Case file No. CUP-1983-1, Applicant: Dr. Arlen Versteeg (... involves the proposed change in use of the St. Mary's Convent Building, to provide an outpatient mental health counseling center; ... involves mental health counseling and 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 72 health services, and will be staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other general medical specialties, including nursing; project site is located at the NW corner of 12th St. and 'D' Ave. and will utilize the entire frontage along the North side of 12th St. between 'C' and 'D' Avenues; the staff of the San Ysidro Health Center has advised that the proposed health center will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; there will be 10 employees and an estimated 30 clients per day; the Planning Commission denied this application for the reason that the proposed use will have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties; denial has been appealed by the applicant) was presented. The City Clerk reported this has been appealed and a hearing has been set for June 14, 1983. Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-83, DENYING an application for ZONE VARIANCE to ALLOW a REDUCTION in the number of OFF-STREET PARKING spaces required from 25-16, in conjunction with a proposed OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CENTER on property located at 1136 'D' Ave., Case File No. Z-3-83, Applicant: Gabriel Arce (... involves the use of the property at 1136 'D' Ave. and the adjacent lot to the West; an outpatient mental health counseling center has been proposed; the proposed use will constitute an increase in intensity of use of the building by more than 50 percent and therefore, required that off-street parking be provided for the entire structure; applicant has acquired the property immediately West of 1136 'D' Ave. for the purpose of developing a parking lot to serve the clinic; due to the size and shape of this property, only 15 parking spaces can be provided; counting the one space available in the garage area of the convent building, a total of 16 spaces can be provided; based on the floor area of the proposed use, a minimum of 25 spaces are required; the Planning Commission denied this application for the reason that evidence and testimony presented to the Commission at the time of the public hearing failed to support a finding that would justify the granting of Zone Variance; this denial has been appealed by the applicant) was presented. The City Clerk reported this has been appealed and a hearing has been set for June 14, 1983. Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-83 DENYING an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT in conjunction with an existing RESTAURANT on property located at 933 Harbison Ave., Case File No. 1983-4, Applicant: Mercedes Torres Zimmer (applicant requested issuance of a CUP to allow live entertainment with occasional customer participation in conjunction with an existing restaurant that provides on -sale alcholic beverages; entertainment is proposed between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., Tuesday through Sunday; applicant states that the restaurant could also be used for private parties and wedding receptions; both would require live music or live entertainment; the Planning Commission denied this application for the reason that the proposed use is not deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's denial) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Benzing reported the Coastal Commission approved Rte. 54, 10-2. Mayor Morgan commented this has been a long time coming; it was first mentioned 25 years ago; there has been too much red tape. 4/26/83 Book 63 Page 73 MAYOR Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, staff be authorized to limit parking on Hoover between 8th and 9th to 2 hours, and a stop sign be installed at 18th and Coolidge. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan asked City Manager McCabe if the City is making application for jobs under the new federal program and under the new public works program. City Manager McCabe replied most of the cities are lacking information needed to make applications; he will look into it. Mayor Morgan inquired about fencing and landscaping in the area of San Diego Federal. City Engineering Benzing said he is preparing the project to go out to bid; San Diego Federal has signed the deed to make the land switch; we will have to negotiate; some will be on each side of the fence. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Camacho spoke of SB 778 (Binding Arbitration). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, our legislators be contacted and urged to appose this bill. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, Councilman Camacho and the City Manager or other member of staff be authorized to go to Sacramento to lobby legislators in opposition to SB 778. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters asked staff to investigate the possibility of a hotel/ motel tax to help maintain the parks; there are 40 new units under construction and another possible 100 units; people using the motels use the parks. Vice Mayor Dalla inquired how many people are employed by the Park Dept. for park maintenance. City Manager McCabe replied there are about 15. Vice Mayor Dada commented the number of employees has not changed and we keep adding'new places; we are stretching them too thin; we might have to look at this at budget time. Councilman Camacho suggested the possible use of able-bodied people who have violated traffic laws; when we had the youth program, we used to send them to Park and Rec and they would be put to work; it helped a lot. Mayor Morgan cited the County's workfare program. Councilman Waters reported the Historical Society pays a man $100 per month for maintenance of Granger Hall and asked if it would be possible for the City to hire some people in a similar manner. City Attorney McLean said it could be done by letting contracts; some cities do that; the City Manager would have to tell us what the implications are; you would be giving a package to a contractor who would have to have equipment, tools and skills. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., May 3, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:42 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on May 3, 1983. Corrections J No Corrections YOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/26/83