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Home My WebLink About2004 05-18 CC MINBook 86/Page 125 5/18/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 18, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Hodges, Hyland, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Matienzo, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees, Zapata. Others present: Ariana Finnell and Veronica Cuevas, Student Council representatives. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ungab, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 13, 2004, Special Meeting of April 20, 2004, and Regular Meeting of May 4, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Treasurer George Hood referenced some of the information contained in the Finance Department's recently completed Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2003. Jesse Navarro, Special Assistant to the District Attorney, formally introduced himself and expressed thanks for City staff's cooperation and assistance for an upcoming Town Council meeting. Frank Lopez, National City, reported on the results of decoy operations recently conducted for alcohol sales to minors. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, May 4, 2004, as: "World Asthma Day." A Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, May 6, 2004, as "National Day of Prayer." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamations had been previously presented. Book 86/Page 126 5/18/04 Councilmember Natividad introduced Veronica Cuevas, new Student Representative to the City Council. Mayor Inzunza reported that there was an urgency item that arose after posting of the agenda that needed to be added to the agenda regarding Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes. ACTION: Ruben Mendoza, City Financial Advisor, reported on the matter. City Attorney George Eiser introduced the title of the proposed Resolution: Resolution No.2004-89: AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 2004-2005 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFORE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to add the item to the agenda as Item No. 21A. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (NCMC), Item Nos. 2 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2004-78 through 2004-88), Item No. 10 (Notice of Vacancies), Item No. 11 (Notice of Decision), Item Nos. 12 and 13 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 14 (Consolidated Cash and Investment Report), and Item Nos. 15 through 21 (Claims for Damages). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2004 (506-2-19) 1. Approval of a motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances considered at this meeting and provides that such Ordinances shall be introduced and/or adopted after reading of the title only. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 86/Page 127 5/18/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-25) 2. Resolution No. 2004-78. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KATZ ARCHITECTURE TO DESIGN NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY HALL PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING AREA, THE HUMAN RESOURCE AREA AND THE CITY CLERK'S LOBBY AREA. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2003-52) 3. Resolution No. 2004-79. ACCEPTING THE WORK, APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT BALANCE CHANGE ORDER AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SPECIFICATION NO. 03-5. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-26) 4. Resolution No. 2004-80. ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FROM SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID #GS0304-1 FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004 (403-19-1) 5. Resolution No. 2004-81. APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND HIGHLAND AVENUE AND A VARIANCE FOR LESS THAN REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING, FOR A SIGN IN THE 10 FOOT SETBACK AREA ALONG HIGHLAND AVENUE, AND FOR TWO WALL SIGNS WHERE ONE IS ALLOWED (APPLICANT: STUDIO C ARCHITECTS. CASE FILE NOS. 2003-29/Z-2003-12). (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 128 5/18/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY REPORT (303-1-6) 6. Resolution No. 2004-82. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO SIGN A RESPONSE LETTER TO THE GRAND JURY PERTAINING TO THE GRAND JURY REPORT "IS THERE A NEED FOR A REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY AND RESCUE HELICOPTER IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT ADM (206-4-2) 7. Resolution No. 2004-83. AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED BY PROPOSITION 12 FUNDING. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-27) 8. Resolution No. 2004-84. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PBS&J TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW AND RECLASS (604-1-1) 9. Resolution No. 2004-85. APPROVING SALARY BAND AND BENEFITS FOR A NEWLY ESTABLISHED CLASSIFICATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COORDINATOR. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the item be removed from the agenda. TESTIMONY: Georgia Guarano, National City, requested an explanation of the need for the position. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to continue this item. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-01-01) 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Vacancies and Status Report on Boards and Commissions. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 86/Page 129 5/18/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to accept and file. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 2004 (409-1-37) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a variance for a three foot side yard setback where five feet is required for a single-family house on the west side of the 1500 block of Coolidge Avenue. (Applicant: Jose A. Gutierrez) (Case File No.: Z-2004-2) (Planning) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 12. Warrant Register No. 43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,464,125.17. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-18) 13. Warrant Register No. 44. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $542,970.55. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2004 (204-1-19) 14. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of January 31, 2004. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Alejandro Galeana (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Marfelix Arceta (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 17. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Juana Flores (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. Book 86/Page 130 5/18/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS (501-1-148) 18. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Giovanni Flores (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 19. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Antonio Flores (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 20. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Abigail Flores (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-148) 21. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Fructuoso and Candalaria Claracay (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. BONDS ADM (207-1-1) 21A. Resolution No.2004-89: AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 2004-2005 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATION POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM (102-4-1) 22. SUBJECT: Proposed Public Safety Initiative. (City Manager) TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Public Safety Initiative. See Exhibit A, attached. ACTION: The consensus was to proceed with the initiative. No vote was taken. Book 86/Page 131 5/18/04 PUBLIC HEARING SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SVCS (302-1-4) 23. Public Hearing — Regarding appropriation of FY 2003/04 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services fund. (Police) Refer to Item No. 27 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to hold public hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) SUBDIVISIONS (415-1-1) 24. Continued Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for the conversion of 97 apartments to condominiums at 915 E. 4th Street. (Applicant: Westone Management Consultants) (Case File No.: CUP-2003-8/S-2003-1) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended approval with all conditions. TESTIMONY: Joseph Scarletti, representing the developer, requested a waiver of Condition No. 22, regarding undergrounding. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, there be no waiver of the underground requirements. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Inzunza, Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to close the hearing and approve the CUP with all conditions of staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 25. Resolution No. 2004-86. AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH "NO PARKING" ZONES SOUTH OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 1506 L AVENUE (G. JARSULIC, TSC ITEM NO. 2004-15). (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. Book 86/Page 132 5/18/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) PARKING ADM (801-2-24) TESTIMONY: Gerald Jarsulic, National City spoke in favor and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain: None. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 26. Resolution No. 2004-87: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH A RED "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WILSON AVENUE AND 19TH STREET (L. AGUIRRE, TSC ITEM NO. 2004-19). (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, against the red curb. Second withdrawn. Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to continue for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SVCS (302-1-4) 27. Resolution No. 2004-88: AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FY 2003-2004 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND. (Police) Refer to Item No. 23. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 28. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 (ANIMAL CONTROL AND IMPOUNDMENT), CHAPTER 8.08 (LARGE ANIMALS AND LARGE BIRDS AT LARGE OR GRAZING), CHAPTER 8.16 (DOG REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.24 (KENNELS), AND CHAPTER 8.32 (KEEPING OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS)." (City Attorney) Book 86/Page 133 5/18/04 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (cont.) NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2245. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2004 (506-2-19) 29. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.04.070 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2246. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2004 (203-1-20) 30. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Auto Heritage Day. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for waiver of all fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the request for waiver of fee. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1) 31. SUBJECT: Discussion of fee waivers at City Facilities. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, National City, spoke against fee waivers. ACTION: It was determined that the Mayor would appoint Councilmembers Natividad and Ungab to a committee to look at facility fee waivers and park issues and report back to the City Council. There was no vote. Book 86/Page 134 5/18/04 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (101-7-1) 32. SUBJECT: Letter from the City Clerk's Office to the V.I.D.A. Foundation regarding their request to Council to approve a National City Public Art Committee. (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Guadalupe Sanchez, National City, read a letter from Ms Susana Perado on behalf of herself and the proposed art committee. Jess Van Deventer, Port Commissioner, responded to questions about Port District Art funds. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, that we appoint five members to the National City Public Arts Committee, that committee openings be advertised, and that interviews be conducted on June 15th. Carried by unanimous vote. There was clarification that membership on the committee would target residents, but if five resident members could not be found, that others would be considered provided that they had some connection to the community. STAFF City Manager Zapata reported that recommendations on the homeless issue would be forthcoming the first meeting in June. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Natividad thanked staff for their quick action on 16th Street; suggested that consideration be given to having a special events person; thanked Ingrid from the Meals on Wheels for the opportunity to serve food to those in need; and congratulated Southwestern College for their new music program. Mr. Natividad read a letter about a shooting incident that occurred on Highland Avenue and 30th Street. Vice Mayor Parra requested consideration for a bus shelter at 7th Street and D Avenue; acknowledged the efforts from Kathleen Trees and Building & Safety for another successful neighborhood clean-up; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Mr. Chuck Jones. Councilman Morrison spoke favorably about the neighborhood clean-up; inquired about scheduling for the Boards and Commissions appreciation dinner; and reported that SANDAG approved placing the TransNet funding measure on the November ballot. Book 86/Page 135 5/18/04 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Councilman Ungab spoke about the opportunities that could come with the successful completion of the proposed $1.5 million redevelopment of the Sweetwater High School athletic facilities. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor of Mr. Chuck Jones, to May 25, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2004. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK. EXHIBIT "A" PT4 *-1 PT4 W � CA on rMC pi* ;Li( p„ k.`.� oxuYrs \ Inin/dlrrunmvutia r1 rI Presentation Overview & Purpose ■ Situation/Challenges ■ Recommended Approach Council Direction ■ Receive Input ■ Determine Next Steps Background ■ Planning Retreat — Public Safety Top Priority ■ Budget Review — Ongoing vs. One-time ■ May 4 Regional Communication System ■ Public Safety is many things to many Stakeholders Public Safety Areas ■ Neighborhood Safety ■ Emergency Response ■ Traffic Safety ■ Environment ■ Technology Related Crime ■ Community Involvement Challenges ■ Growth ■ Existing Crime ■ Technology Trends ■ Providing the Best for our Community ■ Home Ownership to Rental Relationship ♦ Rentals — 60% ♦ Owner Occupied — 40% r Public Safety Stakeholders & Partners ■ Residents ■ Students ■ Churches ■ Visitors ■ Business ■ Health and Emergency Care Providers ■ Regional Neighbors ■ Community Based Organizations l n Current Situation ■ Considerations ♦ Setting/Freeways/Border/Coast ♦ Influx of Visitors ♦ High Number of Businesses ♦ Technology Trends ■ Consider Crime Statistics — Homicide; Auto Theft ■ Consider Insurance Ratings — Benefit to Business ■ Consider Diverse Customer Base — Business; Multicultural Community Old Model Marginal Improvements ■ Add Officers- Incremental ■ Short Term - Annual ■ Capital Improvement Program - Limited ■ Marginal Use of Technology ■ Public Safety - 70% Current Budget New Model Comprehensive Plan - Aggressive Approach ■ Facilities ■ Programs ■ Personnel ■ Technology Additional Facilities ■ Third Fire Station ■ Second Police Station ■ Police Store Front — Plaza Bonita ■ Police Store Front — Highland ■ Targeted Street Lighting/High Crime Areas Advanced Technology/Equipment ■ Corridor Cameras @ Highland Avenue & Motel Row (Roosevelt Avenue) ■ Red Light Cameras ■ BAIT Cars to Combat Auto Theft ■ Mobile Speed Indicators rl Expanded Programs ■ Paramedic Program — Advanced Life Safety Capability ■ Language and Diversity Training ■ Encourage National City Residency ♦ Housing Incentive Program — Low Interest Loans ♦ Take Home Car Policy for Officers Living in National City ■ Community Interaction ♦ Bike Patrols Expanded Programs (continued) ■ Expanded Neighborhood Speed Hump Program ■ Enhanced School Traffic Safety — Signage, Enforcement ■ Enhanced Youth Involvement Programs ■ Emergency Coordination with Transit Bus System Personnel ■ Advanced Life Saving/Paramedic Service • Additional Police and Fire Personnel (clerical and support staff) • Traffic Safety and Traffic Planning • Technology/G.I.S./Crime Mapping ■ Environmental Engineer Considerations for Program ■ Emergency Response ♦ 9% increase per year in calls over 5 year period ♦ 75% of calls are for medical services ■ Traffic Safety ♦ development trends, more density ♦ impacted by half a billion dollars in projects ■ Environmental Trends ♦ history of industrial uses in parts of community ♦ neighborhood concerns and compatibility ■ Crime Trends 1 Goals ■ Best Public Safety Environment in the County ■ Lower Response Time ■ Higher Level of Service to Neighborhoods ■ Environmental Protection ■ Business District Coverage — 24 Hours ■ Enhanced Traffic Safety ■ Improved Community Involvement (HIDE THIS SLIDE) Data: ■ # of Cops ■ # of Firefighter ■ # Traffic Safety Engineers ■ Technology Staff One-time costs vs. ongoing costs Proposed Vision for National City Recommendations • Seek Input from Council • Green Light Implementation • Aggressive Time Frame • Develop Finance Mechanism • Existing Budget • New Revenue Streams • Boards and Commission Involvement • Community Involvement and External Stakeholder Involvement • Quantify Benefits/Fine Tune Costs Project Team Craig Boegler Anne Campbell Don Condon Michael Dalla Leslie Deese George Eiser David Grande Ryan Hyland Kevin Killacky Steve Kirkpatrick Park Morse Dave Noteware Penu Pauu James Slade Randy Triviz Bernard Yeo Chris Zapata C/) • ,-I A—) cf) a.) 0