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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2006 LaValle asked how many cars actually belong to Sedaghat. Sedaghat replied that 10 to 15 cars are owned by customers and the rest were his. It was estimated that there are 75 to 100 vehicles on the property. Blesener asked if Sedaghat had any employees who could repair the cars. Sedaghat replied that he has some people that come in in the morning and in the evening to repair vehicles. Blesener stated that he was not willing to grant Sedaghat six months, but would consider a 90 -day timeframe for him to get the property into compliance. Blesener stated that given the 6 % year history with Valor Enterprises, he was not confident that the property would be brought into compliance. LaValle agreed with the 90 -day timeframe and suggested that there be 30 day progress inspections. Sedaghat did not feel 90 days would be adequate time and felt 6 months would be on the safe side. Sedaghat again noted his difficulty in finding people to repair vehicles. Blesener stated that he was not willing to allow the 6 months, noted Sedaghat's history and the fact that he keeps bringing more cars into the site. Blesener instructed Sedaghat to get rid of the junk. Montour noted that when the original CUP was approved in 1999, Sedaghat agreed to the conditions that the City imposed. Montour pointed out that Sedaghat continued bring in more cars to this site over the number allowed and the City kept giving Sedaghat additional time to get the site into compliance. Montour stated that he did not want to put Valor Enterprises out of business, but was only willing to give Sedaghat another 90 days. Montour stated that he was afraid this issue will be back before the Council. Montour felt that if compliance is not achieved within the 90 day time period, the CUP's should be revoked and the auto licenses not renewed. Keis agreed. He noted that if Sedaghat had shown progress all along, he would feel more comfortable. Keis indicated that 6 months is too long, but he would agree to a 90 day extension with 30 day progress reports. Keis suggested that if compliance is achieved, the City continue to issue Sedaghat licenses for 90 day periods to keep tight controls on this situation. The City Attorney reported that the City Council has the ability to issue the auto repair and auto sales licenses for time periods shorter than one year. The City is not under any obligation to reissue these licenses if there are non - compliance issues at the property. 14