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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
November 16, 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: Dalla, Eiser, Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick,
Kossyta, Lopez, Morse, Pauu, Post, Salcedo, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata.
Others present: Kelly Lam and Veronica Cuevas, Student Council
representatives.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Inzunza reported that there was an item that came up after the
posting of the agenda that would need City Council action prior to the next
meeting and requested the item be added to the agenda as Item No. 40.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
SUBJECT: Request to Use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Center by the Sweetwater Union High School Marine Corps JROTC
and Waiver of Fees for their "First Semester Promotion and Change
of Command Ceremony" on Tuesday, December 7, 2004.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to add the
item to the agenda as Item No. 40. Carried by unanimous
vote.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
PORT COMMISSION / COMMISSIONER APPT ADM (101-18-01)
Reappointment of Port Commissioner, Jess Van Deventer.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the Agenda.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rev. Jim Kilinsky, First Baptist Church, expressed concerns about the
planned redevelopment efforts currently underway and the need for full
disclosure.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.)
Marta Salido, National City, expressed concerns about eminent domain
and the need to have an informed person explain what is being proposed.
Graciela Sanchez, National City, expressed concerns about eminent
domain and the need to understand and to have answers. Ms. Sanchez
stated that 3 p.m. is a bad time for residents to attend a meeting.
Darryl Gorham, National City, congratulated all the recent candidates in
the Municipal Election, both winners and losers.
Michael Govea, Sweetwater High School, expressed concerns on behalf of
students and parents about the presence of a billboard in close proximity
to the High School that is advertising alcohol.
Pete Salcedo, National City, asked questions about funding cuts for the
Nutrition Center.
Mary Martin, National City, reported on questionable activities of an out-of-
town towing company and expressed concerns about overcrowding of
schools resulting from higher density residential development.
Geoff Hueter, representing Alianza-Alliance, spoke on behalf of various
churches and expressed an interest in redevelopment plans and provisions
for 20% set aside for affordable housing.
Maria Castle, National City, expressed concerns that the recent Public
Notices for redevelopment were only in English.
Alfonso Hernandez, National City, expressed concern about traffic safety
on Euclid Avenue adjacent to Lincoln Acres School and the need to
remove an unsafe crosswalk.
Maria Altamirano, National City, expressed concern about what will
happen to schools and parks with construction of high -density housing.
Note: CDC staff was requested to provide to the City Council a copy of all
notices that are sent out to the public and to set up a working session on
housing issues the second week in December.
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A recess was called at 7:11 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. All members were present.
PRESENTATIONS
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1)
Employee of the Month Program — Lilia Munoz, Executive Assistant II, was
recognized as Employee of the Month of November 2004.
City Manager Chris Zapata introduced the following new staff members
and assignments: Lin Wurbs, Assistant City Manager, Park Morse,
Finance Director, Michael Fellows and Lauren Lauletta, Management
Interns.
PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1)
A Proclamation proclaiming Friday, November 19, 2004 as: "Mebrahtom
"Meb" Keflezighi Day."
A Proclamation proclaiming November 17, 2004 as: "Robert Griego Day."
ACTION: Mayor lnzunza reported that the Proclamations had been
previously presented.
Items No. 19, 24, 21, and 22 were taken up next.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADM (406-1-19)
19. Public Hearing — Reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds. (Community Development Commission) Refer to
Item No. 24
RECOMMENDATION: Hold public hearing; solicit and consider any
public input.
TESTIMONY: Georgia Guarano, National City, asked
questions. Janice Martinelli, National City, responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to close
the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Item No. 24 was taken up next.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADM (406-1-19)
24. Resolution No. 2004-213: APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
(Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 19
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
21. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use
Permit for the conversion of 72 apartment units to condominiums at
305 26th Street and 2420 D Avenue (Applicant: Weststone
Management Consultants) (Case File No.: CUP-2004-5/S-2004-4).
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval.
TESTIMONY: Joseph Scarlatti, representing the applicant,
requested that the condition requiring undergrounding be
waived.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to
continue this item to December 21st
SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1)
22. Public Hearing — Specific Plan for residential, commercial and
mixed -use development in downtown National City and related
amendment to the General Plan. (Community Development
Commission) Refer to Item No. 23.
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the item to December 7, 2004.
TESTIMONY: Teresa Sevilla, National City, inquired if the
boundaries for the proposed plan overlap the boundary of the
Old Town Specific Plan.
ACTION: This item was continued to December 7th. No vote
was taken.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Approval of the
Minutes), Item No. 2 (NCMC), Items No. 3 through 11 (Resolution Nos.
2004-203A through 2004-211), Items No. 12 and 14 (Warrants), Items No.
15 through 18 (Claims). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, Items
No. 4, 6, 9, and 10 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be
approved, and the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous
vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 19, 2004.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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.
VARIANCES 2004 (409-1-37)
3. Resolution No. 2004-203A: APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR A
REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR AN ADDITION TO A
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 304 EAST 27TH STREET
(APPLICANT: RAUL SALINAS) (CASE FILE NO. Z-2004-7).
(Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-48)
4. Resolution No. 2004-204: ACCEPTING THE LOWEST,
RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDS, FOR EQUIPMENT TO
OUTFIT THE NEW FIRE TRUCK AND SPLITTING THE AWARD
BETWEEN LN CURTIS AND KME FIRE, FOR A TOTAL AWARD
OF $16,923.97. (Purchasing)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2003-56)
5. Resolution No. 2004-205: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,158.85, ACCEPT THE WORK AND AUTHORIZE THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE DIVISION
STREET AND "R" AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION.
(PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-49)
6. Resolution No. 2004-206: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HCI, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,247 FOR FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION
FROM CITY HALL TO THE NEW FIRE STATION. (Public Works /
Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2004-50)
7. Resolution No. 2004-207: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,400 FOR
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING
CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN RAMPS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS. (Public Works / Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-52)
8. Resolution No. 2004-208: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH D-MAX ENGINEERING INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $188,000 IN ORDER TO CONTINUE
PROVIDING THE CITY WITH ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND ASSIST IMPLEMENTING
NATIONAL POLLUTANTS DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES) PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (Public Works / Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2004-52)
9. Resolution No. 2004-209: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTRACT
FOR 916 A AVENUE. (APPLICANT: JEANNETTE SALAZAR.
(CASE FILE M-2003-1) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: Inzunza.
Mayor Inzunza disclosed that he abstained because he rents
property within 300 feet of the affected property.
CONTRACT (C2004-53)
10. Resolution No. 2004-210: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTRACT
FOR 928 A AVENUE (APPLICANT: JEANNETTE SALAZAR)
(CASE FILE M-2003-2). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: Inzunza.
Mayor Inzunza disclosed that he abstained because he rents
property within 300 feet of the affected property.
REVENUE AND TAXATION (205-2-1)
11. Resolution No. 2004-211: AMENDING RESOLUTION 2002-4 TO
AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS TO
MUNICIPAL AUDITING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZED
EMPLOYEE POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY PURSUANT TO
REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 7056. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19)
12. Warrant Register No. 15. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$964,831.21.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19)
13. Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$937,369.41. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19)
14. Warrant Register No. 17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,182,487.55. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-48)
15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: George Moises Ramos. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-48)
16. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Miguel Garcia. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-48)
17. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Corina Y. Lopez. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-48)
18. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Jamila Y. Childs. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADM (406-1-19)
19. Public Hearing — Reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds. (Community Development Commission) Refer to
Item No. 24
ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
20. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map to create commercial
condominium ownership of an existing medical office complex at
2340 E. 8th Street (Applicant: Michael O'Leary) (Case File No.: S-
2004-9). (Planning)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval.
TESTIMONY: Michael Smith, appearing on behalf of the
applicant, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to close
the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra,
seconded by Inzunza, to approve. Carried by unanimous
vote.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
21. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use
Permit for the conversion of 72 apartment units to condominiums at
305 26th Street and 2420 D Avenue (Applicant: Weststone
Management Consultants) (Case File No.: CUP-2004-5/S-2004-4).
(Planning)
ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting.
SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1)
22. Public Hearing — Specific Plan for residential, commercial and
mixed -use development in downtown National City and related
amendment to the General Plan. (Community Development
Commission) Refer to Item No. 23.
ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1)
23. Resolution No. 2004-212: APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
IN DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY AND RELATED AMENDMENT
TO THE GENERAL PLAN. (Community Development Commission)
Refer to Item No. 22.
RECOMMENDATION: To continue to a later date.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: This item was continued. No vote was taken.
Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 8:12 p.m.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADM (406-1-19)
24. Resolution No. 2004-213: APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
(Community Development Commission) Refer to Item No. 19
ACTION: This item was taken up earlier in the meeting.
BUDGET TRANSFERS 2004 (206-2-20)
25. Resolution No. 2004-214: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
$13,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED FOR
CONTINGENCIES (ACCOUNT # 001-2411) FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL FAIR AND PARADE (ACCOUNT # 001-409-000-
650-9012). (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: John Kirk, National City, responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve
the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent:
Inzunza. Abstain: None.
CONTRACT (C2004-54)
26. Resolution No. 2004-215: ALLOCATING $275,000 FOR THE
REMODEL OF THE CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR FRONT LOBBY
AREA, THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AREA, AND THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OFFICE AREA; AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO RANDALL CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$114,254 OF THE ALLOCATED FUNDS FOR THE REMODEL
IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY $110,000 IN MODULAR FURNITURE FROM
OFFICE PAVILION USING THE ALLOCATED FUNDS; AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $13,000
USING THE ALLOCATED FUNDS TO NEXUS FOR THE
RELOCATION OF THE TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER
SWITCHGEAR CURRENTLY IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE
OFFICE AREA. (Public Works/Engineering)
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2004-54)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None.
Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
27. SUBJECT: 800 MHZ CITYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM: FINAL
APPROVALS OF ACQUISITION AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
AGREEMENTS. (Police)
CONTRACT (2004-55)
A. Resolution No. 2004-216: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE PARTICIPATING AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR
THE SAN DIEGO- IMPERIAL COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. (Police)
CONTRACT (2004-56)
B. Resolution No. 2004-217: AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF AN 800 MHZ CITYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM FROM
MOTOROLA, INC. (Police)
CONTRACT (2004-57)
C. Resolution No. 2004-218: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO
PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE CITY'S PARTNERSHIP IN THE
SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM. (Police)
CONTRACT (2004-58)
D. Resolution No. 2004-219: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIXED RATE EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF AN 800 MHZ CITYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM FROM
MOTOROLA, INC. (Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the four Resolutions.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to
approve Resolution Nos. 2004-216; 2004-217; 2004-218 and
2004-219. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent:
Inzunza. Abstain: None.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3)
28. Resolution No. 2004-220: AMENDED RESOLUTION APPROVING
NATIONAL CITY'S APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $502,000 FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT
OF 2000 - PROPOSITION 12 (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None.
Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3)
29. Resolution No. 2004-221: AMENDED RESOLUTION APPROVING
NATIONAL CITY'S APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $161,305 FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS
URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER
THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN
AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 —
PROPOSITION 12. (Community Service)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None.
Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
GRANT ADM (206-4-2)
30. Resolution No. 2004-222: APPROVING NATIONAL CITY'S
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$256,000 FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF
2002 — PROPOSITION 40. (Community Service) (Community
Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
GRANT ADM (206-4-2)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None.
Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
GRANT ADM (206-4-2)
31. Resolution No. 2004-223: APPROVING NATIONAL CITY'S
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$157,327 FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN
SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002 — PROPOSITION
40. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Morrison, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None.
Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-02-19)
32. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REENACTING
CHAPTER 11.70 PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND
REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE
CITY BY THE ADOPTION OF A UNIFORM TRANSIT SYSTEM."
(City Attorney)
TESTIMONY: Mr. Akbar Majid, representing Yellow Cab,
expressed concerns about limited permits, fees and spare
vehicle provisions of the proposed Ordinance.
ACTION: None.
Mayor Inzunza returned at 8:30 p.m.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-02-19)
33. "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65858 AS AN URGENCY MEASURE
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES AND PAYDAY ADVANCE
BUSINESSES IN NATIONAL CITY FOR ONE YEAR." (City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2004-2254. Carried by unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-02-19)
34. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 10.19 PERTAINING
TO SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
VEHICLES." (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2004-2255. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
GENERAL PLAN 2004 (405-8-5)
35. SUBJECT: Approving the initiation of a General Plan Amendment
for the property located at 1125 Division Street for the development
of the Fig Court Housing Project. (Community Development
Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Action.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
36. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in the
shopping center at the northwest corner of Division Street and Euclid
Avenue (Applicant: Delta Groups Engineering, Inc. for Sprint PCS)
(Case File CUP-2004-6). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to file.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
37. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for an adult day support center at the Plaza
East Shopping Center at 3403 East Plaza Boulevard, Suite "H"
(Applicant: Gloria L. Revilla) (Case File CUP-2004-20). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: Ronald Fabian, representing the applicant,
spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to file.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison,
Parra. Nays: Natividad, Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20)
38. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Police
Department/Regional Law Enforcement Agencies-14th Annual Law
Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive on December 14, 2004 at Westfield
Shopping Town Plaza Bonita from 7 to10 am. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a TUP subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval, grant the waiver of fees,
and authorize the Police Department to sign the agreement.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20)
39. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Bethel Church — Toys for Joy
on December 10, 2004 at 1200 East 8th Street. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a TUP subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval, and grant the waiver of
fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to
approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
40. SUBJECT: Request to Use the Martin Luther King, Jr.. Community
Center by the Sweetwater Union High School Use Marine Corps
JROTC and Waiver of Fees for their "First Semester Promotion and
Change of Command Ceremony" on Tuesday, December 7, 2004
MCJROTC and waiver of fees.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to
approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
STAFF — No Report.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilman Natividad inquired about the status of the purchase of lights,
thanked the Engineering Department for the work that was done on Fourth
Street and thanked the Public Works staff for the job they did during a
recent black -out. Mr. Natividad also requested that staff review an alley on
5th Street and also provide an assessment of Proposition 1A and
Proposition S.
Councilman Morrison presented a check to the City Manager for $15,110
from the Regional Solid Waste Authority for use in the City's refuse
enterprise fund. Councilman Morrison asked questions about the planned
reception sponsored by the Mayor and Council for the San Diego Chapter
of the League of Cities.
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CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Designated Representatives: Steve Berliner, Alfredo Lopez, Ryan
Hyland, Don Condon
Employee organization: National City Firefighters' Association
Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c)
(One potential case)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to go into
Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote.
Members retired into Closed Session at 8:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Ida Mae Kerr, former National
City Treasurer / Finance Director, Victor Diaz, a business owner, and
Adam Gomez, a 17-year-old National City resident who was killed in a
shooting in Chula Vista.
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting, to
be held on December 7, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic
Center.
The meeting closed at 9:15 p.m.
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CITY ERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
December 7, 2004.
'MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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