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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
June 17, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab.
Administrative officials present: Campbell, Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser,
Morse, Myers, Post, Short, Trees.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag led by Mayor Nick Inzunza, followed by the
Invocation by Vice Mayor Parra.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of June 3, 2003, be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Inzunza, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Abstain: Morrison.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Farez Odeesh, National City, complained about illegal pushcarts.
Councilman Natividad was appointed by the Mayor to look into pushcart
regulations.
Randy Jacobs, National City, commended Police Officer Steve Shephard for
a job well done.
PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1)
1. Public Hearing — Specific Plan Amendment and tentative map for 120
detached condominium units on the south side of Sweetwater Road,
east of Plaza Bonita (Applicant: Concordia Communities, LLC) (Case
File No.: M2-SP-1-88/S-2003-2). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve the application.
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PUBLIC HEARING (cont.)
SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1)
TESTIMONY: Manuel Nieto, property owner, was present to
respond to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to close
the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra,
seconded by Natividad, to approve the Planning Commission's
findings, recommendations and conditions of approval for the
Specific Plan and tentative subdivision map. Carried by
unanimous vote.
SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADMIN (906-1-4)
2. Public Hearing to consider a sewer rate change in each of the next
three Fiscal Years 2004, 2005, 2006, and authorize the Public
Works/Engineering Department to place sewer billing on the property
tax rolls. (Public Works/Engineering) Refer to Item Nos. 21 and 22
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the hearing, adopt the three-year
Clean Water rate case and convert to tax roll billing system for 2003-
2004.
TESTIMONY: Karen Keith, representing PBS&J, the City's
consultant, gave a slide presentation to demonstrate the need
and justification for a change in rates and billing practices.
Georgia Guarano, National City, spoke against the rate change.
Randy Jacobs, National City, spoke against the rate change.
Marilyn Mason, National City, spoke against the rate change.
Maria Meisenburg, National City, spoke against the rate
change.
Andres Enciso, National City, spoke against the rate change.
Linda Aguirre, National City, spoke against the rate change.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to move our
billing over to the tax rolls. Maker and second agreed to
modify the motion to add, that the City will aggressively pursue
bad debt and any such debt be set aside for a possible life -line
program. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza,
seconded by Parra, to continue the hearing for two weeks and
have a workshop on June 24th. Maker and second agreed to
amend the motion to have the workshop in two weeks. Carried
by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Ordinance
Introduction and Adoption), Item Nos. 4 through 13 (Resolution No. 2003-
76 through 2003-85), Item Nos. 14 through 16 (Warrant Registers), Item No.
17 (Claims), and Item No. 18 (Request to use Engine #923). Motion by
Natividad, seconded by Ungab, Item Nos. 4, 5, 14, and 15 be pulled, the
remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages
be denied. Carried by unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18)
3. SUBJECT: Ordinance Introduction and Adoption. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1)
4. Resolution No. 2003-76. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A
CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE "DONATION OF
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY." (Purchasing)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2003-19)
5. Resolution No. 2003-77. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL/AUTOMATIC AID
AGREEMENT FOR EMT -PARAMEDIC SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO." (Fire)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
TRANSPORTATION DEV / PLANNING ADM (802-3-1)
6. Resolution No. 2003-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CERTIFYING
THE COUNTY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
SECTION 65089." (Public Works/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
ELECTION MAR 2003 / LIBRARY BOND MEASURE (505-14-1)
7. Resolution No. 2003-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING
SECTIONS 2 AND 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-76." (Public
Works/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COMM DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
8. Resolution No. 2003-80. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN A SPECIAL
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON." (Community Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COMM DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
9. Resolution No. 2003-81. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S
`REPORT' FOR A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT."
(Community Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
COMM DEV / LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
10. Resolution No. 2003-82. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING
THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN A
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." (Community
Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-1)
11. Resolution No. 2003-83. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE,
ACCEPT AND RECORD 8TH STREET AND `N' AVENUE
SUBDIVISION (S-2002-2)." (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-1)
12. Resolution No. 2003-84. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE,
ACCEPT AND RECORD 7TH STREET AND `Q' AVENUE
SUBDIVISION (S-2002-1)." (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1)
13. Resolution No. 2003-85. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A 380-FOOT LONG
SECTION OF HARRISON AVENUE NORTH OF 23RD STREET.
APPLICANT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
(CASE FILE NOS.: SC-2003-1/CDP-2003-4)." (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18)
14. Warrant Register No. 47. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$2,124,833.88. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be
ratified.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18)
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to ratify.
Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18)
15. Warrant Register No. 48. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$227,443.12. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be
ratified.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to ratify.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad,
Parra, Ungab. Nays: Morrison.
WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18)
16. Warrant Register No. 49. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,311,177.83. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-147)
17. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Matthew Ostrom. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3)
18. SUBJECT: Request to use Engine #923 for use in "Welcome Home
for the Troops" event.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONTRACT (C2003-20)
19. Resolution No. 2003-86. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
NATIONAL CITY CONCERT BAND FOR A MUSICAL
PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT PEPPER PARK." (Parks &
Recreation)
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2003-20)
RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Eiser recommended the Resolution
be held over until a copy of the contract is available for review.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to hold
over this item and to approve Program Proposal Number Two.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad,
Parra. Nays: Morrison, Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3)
20. Resolution No. 2003-87. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING
POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN LOCAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA AND
NATIONAL CITY, AND INVESTMENT IN LOCAL
COMMUNITIES AND INCREASED EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES." (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None.
Absent: None. Abstain: Ungab. Councilman Ungab abstained
due to his employment with the telephone company.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
By previous action under the Consent Calendar, on a Motion by Parra,
seconded by Inzunza, and unanimously approved, the Council adopted a
motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances and that all Ordinances
shall be introduced and/or adopted after a reading of only the title.
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-18)
21. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003-2004, 2004-2005, AND
2005-2006, ELECTING TO HAVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.)
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-18)
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL, AND ADDING SECTION
14.04.075 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE."
(Public Works/Engineering) Refer to Item Nos. 2 and 22
City Attorney Eiser introduced the following Ordinance for first reading as
modified by the City Council.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY ELECTING TO HAVE SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL, AND ADDING
SECTION 14.04.075 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE."
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance for first reading.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to continue
Item No. 21 for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACT (C2003-21)
22. Resolution No. 2003-88. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PBS&J
TO CREA 1'E A DATABASE THAT WILL BE USED TO
CONVERT SEWER BILLING TO THE TAX ROLLS." (Public
Works/Engineering) Refer to Item Nos. 2 and 21
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003 (403-18-1)
23. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a charter school (K-6) at 125 Palm
Avenue (Applicant: Integrity Charter School) (Case File No.: CUP-
2003-11). (Planning)
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003 (403-18-1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning
Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to
accept and file. Carried by unanimous vote.
STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1)
24. SUBJECT: An appeal to the City Council for three-way signs at the
intersection of 24t1i Street and Lanoitan Avenue (J. Grier). (Public
Works/Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Traffic Safety Committee to deny the request based on the State's
warrants that were not met.
TESTIMONY: James Grier, National City, spoke in favor of
the appeal. Tony Romo, Lincoln Acres, spoke in favor of the
appeal.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve
the stop signs at the intersection. Carried by unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (1101-5-1)
25. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Center by Ron Baker Chevrolet/Isuzu dealership. (Public
Works/Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-15)
26. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater High School -
Graduation Fireworks Display. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of the
processing fees.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-15)
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-15)
27. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Lions Club — 4th of July
Celebration. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval, and grant the request for a waiver of all
fees and costs from Public Works, Fire, and Parks & Recreation
totaling $5071, but not the $9,898 in Police overtime fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve the request. Motion failed by the following vote, to -
wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza. Nays: Natividad, Parra, Ungab.
Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the TUP and
waive all fees including $9,898 for police overtime. Carried by
unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2003 (203-1-15)
28. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Advantage Auto Group —Used
Car Tent Sale (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the
Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with
all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
STAFF. No Report.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Morrison commented on the very successful neighborhood
clean-up that concluded on Saturday. Mr. Morrison also provided an update
on the State budget situation.
Vice Mayor Parra invited interested participants to the City -sponsored
neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, June 21st.
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Richard Enriquez Jr., Cathleen
Garcia and Pastor Billy Preston, recently deceased members of the
community.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the meeting be adjourned to the
Next Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on July 1, 2003, at 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 1,
2003.
ag/S
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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