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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08-03 CC MINBook 86/Page 202 8/3/04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 3, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Diaz, Eiser, Hodges, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Pauu, Post, Sanchez, Trees, Zapata. Others present: Veronica Cuevas and Kelly Lam, Student Council representatives. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bertha Juarez, National City, spoke on behalf of the National City Girls Softball League, expressed appreciation to long-time league sponsors and invited others to participate in the program. PRESENTATION (205-5-1) Council Presentation Councilman Ungab recognized the efforts of Mr. Michael Huesca for assisting and providing aid to families displaced by the recent three alarm residential fire. Mr. Huesca explained that his efforts were as a member of the National City Business Coalition who, with many others, came together as a community to assist those in need. Councilman Morrison acknowledged the extraordinary efforts of Mr. Jim Beauchamp, the owner of the apartment complex where the fire occurred, in assisting the fire victims. Asset Forfeiture — Jack Hook from the Drug Enforcement Administration and David Bejarano, U.S. Marshal, presented a check to the City for $360,290. The money represents the city's portion of asset forfeitures resulting from participation by National City Police in the Drug Enforcement Task Force. Book 86/Page 203 8/3/04 PROCLAMATION (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, July 14, as: "Bi-National Emergency Medical Care Committee Day." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamations had been previously presented. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 13 (Resolution Nos. 2004-136 through 2004-146), and Item Nos. 14 and 15 (Warrants). Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, Item Nos. 1, 4 and 10 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2004. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to continue this item. Carried by unanimous vote. NCMC (506-2-19) 2. 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 a reading of the title only. (City Clerk). ACTION: Approved. See above. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 3. Resolution No. 2004-136: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH ANGLE PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF B AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 6TH STREET (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-35). (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 204 8/3/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 4. Resolution No. 2004-137: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH RED "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE" ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF R AVENUE FROM THE 1800 BLOCK TO THE 1900 BLOCK. (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-34). (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to continue this item. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 5. Resolution No. 2004-138: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH A "TWO HOUR PARKING" ZONE OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF 17TH STREET EAST OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD. (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-32). (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 6. Resolution No. 2004-139: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH "TWO HOUR PARKING" ZONES ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD BETWEEN 16TH STREET AND 17TH STREET AND THE NORTH SIDE OF 17TH STREET. (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-28). (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 7. Resolution No. 2004-140: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO ESTABLISH "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF D AVENUE AND ORRELL DRIVE. (TSC ITEM NO. 2004-30). (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 205 8/3/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-34) 8. Resolution No. 2004-141: AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,190.00 TO HMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE SWEETWATER ROAD AT CALMOOR ST./FAIRLOMAS ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIFICATION NO. 03-10. (Public Works/Engineering) TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, expressed concerns about the need to hire a contractor. ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 9. Resolution No. 2004-142: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING TO DESIGNATE THE APPROXIMATELY 85 FEET OF CURB, FOUR PARKING SPACES, ON THE EAST SIDE - SOUTH END OF THE 1700 BLOCK OF D AVENUE IN FRONT OF NATIONAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL AS A "THREE MINUTE LOADING AND UNLOADING PARKING" ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY (TSC ITEM NO. 2004- 33). (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) 10. Resolution No. 2004-143: APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT KARINA'S RESTAURANT AT 1705 HIGHLAND AVENUE. (APPLICANT: EVANGELINA CONTRERAS) (CASE FILE NO. CUP-2004-7). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alex Navaretti, representing Karina's Restaurant, inquired about one of the conditions of approval. Planning Director Post reported that one of the conditions in the Resolution did not reflect the action taken by the City Council and should be corrected. ACTION: Motion by Parra, second by Natividad, to approve the Resolution with a correction to Condition Number 8 to reflect hours of operation to be; Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1) 11. Resolution No. 144: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 47 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A PROPERTY PARTIALLY DEVELOPED WITH A 12,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING, AT 101 E. 30TH STREET. (APPLICANT: BAY CANYON DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC CDC) (CASE FILE NOS. S-2004-3/CUP-2004-2). (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 86/Page 206 8/3/04 CONTRACT (C2004-35) 12. Resolution No. 2004-145: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND AUSTIN J. OLIVER AND EVELYN R. OLIVER FOR LAND USAGE FOR THE NATIONAL CITY GOLF COURSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER YEAR. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-36) 13. Resolution No. 2004-146: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNIFIED PORT OF SAN DIEGO ON A REIMBURSABLE BASES NOT TO EXCEED $22,500 FOR A MUSICAL PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT PEPPER PARK. (Parks & Recreation) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19) 14. Warrant Register No. 2. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $726,587.74. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19) 15. Warrant Register No. 3. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,361,353.41. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 86/Page 207 8/3/04 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PUBLIC HEARING COMM DEV BUSINESS IMPROV DISTR DOWNTOWN NC (406-2-11) 16. Public Hearing — Regarding the Downtown National City Management District and to levy and collect assessments within such district pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Part 7 of Division 18 of the California Streets and Highways Code. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 22 RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Ernesto Guzman, National City, spoke in support of the Business Improvement District (BID). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HIGHER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TOURIST, GENERAL, MEDIUM AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONES AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (APPLICANT: BAY CANYON DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC) (CASE FILE NO. A-2004-1/GP-2003- 6)." (Planning) Refer to Item No. 23 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 18. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION OF INCURRING BONDED DEBT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES AND THE MODERNIZATION OF EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004." (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 28 Book 86/Page 208 8/3/04 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (cont.) NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) TESTIMONY: Darryl Gorham, National City, spoke against the Ordinance. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2248. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 19. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CHAPTERS 8:32 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8.32.015 PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS ON KEEPING CERTAIN ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REPTILES." (City Attorney) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2249. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-19) 20. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE NCMC BY AMENDING TITLE 7, SECTIONS 7.18.070 (ON -STREET ACTIVITIES) AND 7.20.140 (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES); TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14, CHAPTER 14.22 (STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL); AND TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.70 (GRADING)." (City Attorney) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2250. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 34, under Old Business, was taken up next. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 34. SUBJECT: Temporary User Permit — Christiansen Amusement — Plaza Bonita Carnival (Aug. 25-29, 2004) (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Bill Jacobs, Christiansen Amusement, was present to respond to questions. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 209 8/3/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C2004-37) 21. Resolution No. 2004-147: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA PROJECT TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE HOMELESS ISSUE AND ACHIEVE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION THROUGH OUTREACH TO HOMELESS PERSONS, REFERRAL FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, AND CLEANUP OF TRASH AND DEBRIS RESULTING FROM HOMELESS CAMPS AT A FLAT RATE OF $45,404.35 FOR ONE (1) YEAR. (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Karen Pucci, representing Alpha Project, was present to respond to questions. City Manager Zapata explained the reasons for the agreement. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. COMM DEV BUSINESS IMPROV DISTR DOWNTOWN NC (406-2-11) 22. Resolution No. 2004-148: STATING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994, PART 7 OF DIVISION 18 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 16 ACTION: This item was trailed to the end of the meeting. GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5) 23. Resolution No. 2004-149: AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT REGARDING HIGHER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TOURIST, GENERAL, MEDIUM AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONES AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (APPLICANT: BAY CANYON DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC) (CASE FILE NO. GP-2003-6). (Planning) Refer to Item No. 17 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. Book 86/Page 210 8/3/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION NOV 2004 PROP (TERM LIMITS) (PROP T) (505-16-3) 24. Resolution No. 2004-150: ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004, RELATING TO AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TERM LIMIT FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER. (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 25 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, to approve the Resolution. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to not adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ELECTION NOV 2004 PROP (TERM LIMITS) (PROP T) (505-16-3) 25. Resolution No. 2004-151: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATING TO A MEASURE IMPOSING A TERM LIMIT FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER, AND REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES. (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 24 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION NOV 2004 PROP (TERM LIMITS) (PROP T) (505-16-3) 26. Resolution No. 2004-152: ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004, RELATING TO AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TERM LIMIT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 27 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. Book 86/Page 211 8/3/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) ELECTION NOV 2004 PROP (TERM LIMITS) (PROP T) (505-16-3) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to amend the Resolution to reflect a 3-term limit and approve the Resolution as amended. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. ELECTION NOV 2004 PROP (TERM LIMITS) (PROP T) (505-16-3) 27. Resolution No. 2004-153: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATING TO A MEASURE IMPOSING A TERM LIMIT FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR, AND REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES. (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 26 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM (PUBLIC SAFETY INIT) (PROP S) (102-4-1) 28. Resolution No. 2004-154: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES BOND ELECTION, REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES, AND ADDING STATEMENT TO BOND MEASURE. (City Attorney) Refer to Item No. 18 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to place the Public Safety Measure as the first Proposition on the ballot. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 86/Page 212 8/3/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADM (906-1-4) 29. Resolution No. 2004-155: ADOPTING THE REPORT REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5473, ET SEQ. PERTAINING TO COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR, AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CERTIFY WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR THE "SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FUND." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADM (906-1-4) 30. Resolution No. 2004-156: ADOPTING THE REPORT REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5473, ET SEQ. PERTAINING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR, AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CERTIFY WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR THE "DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FUND." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to approve the final list and adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2004-38) 31. Resolution No. 2004-157: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EDAW, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE WESTSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AT A COST OF $176,675 (SP-2004-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS PARKING ADM (801-2-24) 32. SUBJECT: An appeal to the City Council for handicap blue curb at 830 Pleasant Lane. (M. Gilman, TSC Item No. 2004-11) (Public Works / Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: The Traffic Safety Committee and staff recommended the appeal be denied. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the appeal. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: Morrison, Parra. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 86/Page 213 8/3/04 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 33. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Cornerstone Church of San Diego Summer Fest 2004 (August 28, 2004) (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: An unnamed speaker representing the church responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20) 34. SUBJECT: Temporary User Permit — Christiansen Amusement — Plaza Bonita Carnival (Aug. 25-29, 2004) (Building & Safety) ACTION: This item was approved earlier. Item No. 22, under Non Consent Resolutions, was taken up next. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMM DEV BUSINESS IMPROV DISTR DOWNTOWN NC (406-2-11) 22. Resolution No. 2004-148: STATING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994, PART 7 OF DIVISION 18 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. (Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 16 Book 86/Page 214 8/3/04 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) COMM DEV BUSINESS IMPROV DISTR DOWNTOWN NC (406-2-11) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: City Clerk Dalla reported on the tabulation of the ballots cast for' and `against' formation of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). A majority of those casting ballots were 'for' creation of the BID. Those casting ballots in favor represented 44.94 % of the assessed valuation in the proposed District; those casting ballots against represented 17.27 % of the assessed valuation. Based on the results, the City Council could proceed with formation of the Downtown BID. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. STAFF City Manager Zapata reported on two very successful Park and Recreation programs currently underway - a baseball camp and a surf camp. Mr. Zapata also reminded everyone of the Swearing -in Ceremony for the new Police and Fire Chiefs on August 10th at 5:30 at the Kimball Senior Center. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Natividad requested that the City prepare an event for September 11th. Councilman Natividad also suggested there is a need to coordinate emergency response efforts by community service and humanitarian providers. Councilman Morrison acknowledged Patty Finnegan for a very successful Auto Heritage Day event and reminded everyone about the upcoming concert in Pepper Park. Councilman Ungab invited interested Sweetwater High Alumni to participate in the proposed improvement project for Gayle Devers Stadium. Book 86/Page 215 8/3/04 ADJOURNMENT The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:16 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 17, 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.