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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 21, 2004
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Daneshfar, Deese, Diaz, Dunn,
Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel, Kossyta, Pauu, Post, Salcedo, Trees, Wurbs.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Kelly Lam and Veronica
Cuevas, Student Council representatives.
PRESENTATIONS
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1)
Employee of the Month Program — Bruce Madison, Parks Equipment
Operator, was recognized as Employee of the Month of December 2004.
Community Service Award presented to Ralph Hughes for his years of
volunteer work in National City.
Rudy Estrada — Recognizing 14 Years of Service (Council Initiated). Mr.
Estrada, who was unable to be present, was recognized for his fourteen
years of service to the city.
Steve Ray — Recognizing 19 Years of Service. Mr. Ray was recognized
and presented a service pin commemorating his nineteen years of service
to the city.
Marylou Matienzo — Recognizing 10 Years of Service. Ms. Matienzo was
recognized and presented a service pin commemorating her ten years .of
service to the city.
AUDIT FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2002-2003 (208-1-17)
1. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for
Fiscal Year Ending 2002-03. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
ACTION: Accepted and filed.
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PROCLAMATION (102-2-1)
A Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, December 21, 2004 as: "Marylou
Matienzo Day."
ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been
previously presented.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
San Diego Unified Port Commissioner Steve Cushman read a letter into
the record on behalf of National City Port Commissioner Jess Van
Deventer. (See Exhibit A, attached.)
Councilman Natividad recognized a National City family that received
community support for their sick child earlier in the year. The family
expressed their thanks to the Council and community and reported on the
positive prognosis of their child, Anthony, who received a successful bone
marrow transplant.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADM (101-20-1)
Appointment — Vice Mayor. (Council Initiated)
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to appoint
Councilman Ron Morrison as Vice Mayor. Carried by unanimous
vote.
PORT COMMISSION / COMMISSIONER APPT / ADM (101-18-1)
2. Board and Commission Interviews/Appointment: Port Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Mitch Beauchamp, John Bryant and Robert
Valderrama introduced themselves and responded to
questions. Two additional applicants, Martha Peralta and
Ditas Yamane, were not present.
ACTION: Ballots were distributedto the City Council.
Following tabulation by the City Clerk, it was announced that
Robert Valderrama was the unanimous choice of the City
Council for appointment to the Port Commission.
A recess was called at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m. All members were present.
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Item No. 23 was taken up next.
NEW BUSINESS
PARKING ADM (801-2-24)
23. SUBJECT: Report on parking related issues concerning Universal
Church at 330 National City Boulevard. (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: File the report.
TESTIMONY: Nancy Estolano, National City, stated that
parking problems do exist in the area.
Olivia Gomez, National City, stated that parking problems do
not exist.
Michael Sunshine, National City, stated that parking problems
do not exist.
Dignora Fonseca, Chula Vista, representing her father, stated
that parking problems do not exist.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to file the
report. Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Natividad left the Chamber at 7:36 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Approval of the
Minutes), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item Nos. 5 through 11 (Resolution Nos.
2004-232 through 2004-238), Item No. 12 (Time Extension Request), Item
Nos. 13 and 14 (Warrants), Item No. 15 (Claim), and Item No. 16
(Disclosure of Property Interests). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra,
the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 9, be approved, and
the Claims for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Natividad.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7,
2004.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NCMC (506-2-19)
4. 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
NC TRANSIT / PARA TRANSIT PLAN (TDA) (805-1-4)
5. Resolution No. 2004-232: GRANTING TAXICAB PERMITS TO THE
TAXICAB OPERATORS CURRENTLY PERMITTED BY THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD UNDER ITS
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
NC TRANSIT / PARA TRANSIT PLAN (TDA) (805-1-4)
6. Resolution No. 2004-233: DETERMINING NOT TO EXTEND THE
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO REGULATE TAXICABS
AND OTHER FOR -HIRE VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADM 2004 (801-2-24)
7. Resolution No. 2004-234: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO ESTABLISH RED "NO PARKING ZONES ADJACENT TO THE
DRIVEWAY AT 305 "J" AVENUE. (C. HOUREG, TSC ITEM NO,
2004-49) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
DEED (D2004-5)
8. Resolution No. 2004-235: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DEED GRANTING A SEWER
EASEMENT ACROSS A PORTION OF LAS PALMAS GOLF
COURSE TO SERVE A PROPOSED FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT AT 1945 PALM AVENUE. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-9)
9. Resolution No. 2004-236: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER TWELVE WITH MARCOTTE AND HEARNE BUILDERS
WHICH INCLUDES VARIOUS REQUESTED OR REQUIRED
STRUCTURAL, DESIGN AND DOCUMENT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FIRE STATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2004-9)
PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,620 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE
ORDER. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Darryl Gorham, National City, spoke against
the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Natividad.
CONTRACT (C2004-11)
10. Resolution No. 2004-237: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER ONE WITH KLEINFELDER INC. WHICH INCLUDES
THREE COMPONENTS OF ADDITIONAL SPECIAL INSPECTION
SERVICES NECESSARY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE BY THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR WITH THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FIRE STATION PROJECT IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,583, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004 (403-19-1)
11. Resolution No. 2004-238: APPROVING A TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
17 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN A PROPOSED FIVE -
STORY BUILDING ON ONE-HALF ACRE, ON THE WEST SIDE OF
L AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET NORTH OF PLAZA
BLVD. APPLICANT: COAST CONTRACTING AND
DEVELOPMENT, INC. (CASE FILE NO. S-2004-10/CUP-2004-19)
(Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
12. Time Extension Request — Tentative Subdivision Map for division of
a vacant 61,420 square foot lot into nine single-family parcels at the
northwest corner of E. 16th Street and M Avenue. (Applicant:
Ingenuity Engineering Corp. for Frank and Linnea Arrington) (Case
File No.: S-2000-2) (Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19)
13. Warrant Register No. 21. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,113,088.72. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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WARRANT REGISTER 2004 (202-1-19)
14. Warrant Register No. 22. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,325,529.46. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CLAIMS (501-1-48)
15. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Humberto Espinoza. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Denied. See above.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
16. SUBJECT: Disclosure of property interests located within
redevelopment project area: Councilwoman Zarate.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
Councilman Natividad returned to the Chamber at 7:43 p.m.
Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 7:45 p.m. and returned at 7:50 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
17. Continued 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:
Westone Management Consultants) (Case File No.: CUP-2004-5/S-
2004-4) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval but recommended that the
condition requiring undergrounding be waived.
TESTIMONY: Joseph Scarlatti and an unnamed speaker
appeared on behalf of the developer.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve
the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit but
waive the requirement for undergrounding. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate.
Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
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NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
18. Resolution No. 2004-239: APPROVING A TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 8 LOTS TO BE DEVELOPED WITH
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES ON A 28,900 SQUARE FOOT SITE, ON
THE WEST SIDE OF T AVENUE, SOUTH OF 4TH STREET, AND A
VARIANCE FOR WALLS/FENCES IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM
HEIGHT ALLOWED. APPLICANT: BALDOCK HOLDING, INC.
CASE FILE NOS. S-2004-8/Z-2004-6) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (406-2-9)
19. Resolution No. 2004-240: APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY OF UP TO $45 MILLION IN TAX ALLOCATION
BONDS TO REFINANCE CURRENT OUTSTANDING DEBT FROM
A VARIABLE TO A FIXED RATE. (Community Development
Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
GENERAL PLAN (405-8-5)
20. Resolution No. 2004-241: APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $12,500 FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ASSOCIATED WITH PLANNED EXPANSION OF WESTFIELD
SHOPPINGTOWN PLAZA BONITA. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
BD OF PORT COMM PUBLIC ART PROJECT (701-5-5)
21. Resolution No. 2004-242: ACKNOWLEDGING NATIONAL CITY'S
SUPPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ARTISTIC BENCHES,
CALLED "SEASIDE SEATING" AT PEPPER PARK ON THE PORT
OF SAN DIEGO PROPERTY. (Community Services)
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NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
BD OF PORT COMM PUBLIC ART PROJECT (701-5-5)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Suzanne Peredo, Chair of the National City
Public Art Committee, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-02-19)
22. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMALS BY AMENDING
CHAPTERS 8.12 (DOG LICENSES), 8.16 (DOG REGULATIONS),
8.32 (KEEPING OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS)." (City Attorney)
NEW BUSINESS
PARKING ADM (801-2-24)
23. SUBJECT: Report on parking related issues concerning Universal
Church at 330 National City Boulevard. (Planning)
ACTION: Taken up earlier in the meeting (see above).
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2004 (403-19-1)
24. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on
National City Middle School property at 1701 D Avenue. (Applicant:
Tetra Tech Communications for Nextel) (Case File CUP-2004-12)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, National City, spoke in opposition
to the Conditional Use Permit.
An unnamed representative from Nextel spoke in favor and
responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to set the
item for hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2004 (203-1-20)
25. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Creative Inflatable — Western
Dental Rooftop Balloon Promotion from January 8, 2005 through
February 7, 2005 at 1539 E. Plaza Blvd. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: 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
with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL ADM (102-16-1)
26. SUBJECT: Request for the City Council to schedule a Special
Meeting on January 11, 2005, at 6:00 pm to discuss the user fee
and impact fee studies conducted by Maximus. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Set the Workshop for January 11, 2005, at
6:00 p.m.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve
the request. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5)
27. SUBJECT: Monthly Report — John Webster, National City Transit.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
LIBRARY REPORTS ADM (1104-1-6)
28. SUBJECT: National City Public Library Capital Campaign
Community Campaign Plan Report on progress — December 2004.
(Library)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: Anne Campbell, City Librarian, provided an
update on the Library Capital Campaign.
ACTION: No action taken.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
PERSONNEL ADM (604-6-1)
29. SUBJECT: Holiday Schedule — City Facilities Closed December 27-
31. (Human Resources)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: No action taken.
STAFF — No Report.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Morrison suggested that there be an appropriate recognition
for Congressman Filner for his efforts on behalf of the Library Capital
Campaign.
Councilwoman Zarate said she believed a sympathy card would be
appropriate for Ayne Majul's father who passed away.
Councilman Parra extended holiday greetings to all.
Councilman Natividad reported that he received a letter from a group of
teachers regarding a city employee.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation —Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) - Claim of Valentina Delgadillo
Members retired into Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
Members returned from Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. There was nothing to
report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting, to
be held on January 4, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
January 4, 2005.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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EXHIBIT "A"
December 21, 2004
Honorable Mayor & City Council
1243 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
In 1977 I was asked to fill a vacant term on the city council. Little did I realize at the time
that I was embarking on a 27-year journey serving National City, 15 as a City Councilman
and 12 representing National City on the Port Commission.
The time has gone by quickly and the journey has been a labor of love. Not bad for a boy
from a family of six who grew up in National City, attended Kimball Elementary, National City
Junior High and Sweetwater High School, married my sweetheart, Sharon Flores, raised three
daughters, owned and operated several local businesses and still proudly calls National City
my home.
As my current term as Port Commissioner winds down it presents a good opportunity to both
reflect on past accomplishments and to look confidently to the future.
I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish working in concert with past and current
Port Commissioners, staff, mayors, council members, and business and community leaders.
While the accomplishments of the past 12 years are too numerous to mention, I would like to
highlight a few.
The Port has spent over $50 million on infrastructure improvements, including the completion
of the National City Wharf expansion, a $22 million project; the extension of Harrison Ave,
now known as Marina Way; and the construction of the railcar plaza. The Port also spent
$8.9 million constructing a modern, new General Services Facility on Tidelands Avenue, a
project that brought a $7 million payroll to National City, along with landscaping and street
paving enhancements along 19th Street.
As a commissioner, I have been instrumental in forging a successful relationship with Pasha
Services, who imports vehicles at the National City Marine Terminal, providing 250 jobs with
an annual payroll of $18 million. Many of these longshore workers, truck drivers, and rail
operators live in the South Bay.
Under my leadership as Chairman, I established the Port's first Public Art Program in 1996, in
addition to the Port's Partnership in Environmental Education Program. Kimball Elementary
School was the first school to benefit from this outstanding curriculum.
With my urging and support, the Port is contributing funds for National City police and fire
services in the Tidelands district and has received $553,000 in 2004 alone.
In addition to our quality accomplishments, National City and the Port are poised to benefit
from even greater success as several projects, years in the making, come to fruition.
The future Hilton San Diego Convention Center Hotel and the redevelopment of the Old
Police Station building will continue to improve San Diego's downtown atmosphere, but the
crown jewel of the future lies in National City.
The Port has spent $7.5 million to date to help bring the National City Marina project to
reality. A recent ribbon cutting unveiled a progressive, exciting marina district project
complete with residential, commercial, and public open space. The Marina promises to
breathe new life into National City's southwest side.
Even as Port Commissioner serving the entire San Diego region, my heart has always stayed
with National City. Over the years I have effectively raised money for numerous civic, social,
and business concerns throughout the city. Not only did I raise funds, but I also donated
office space and telephones to assist in the Library bond campaign victory, a victory that is
now evident as we watch a new library taking shape in our fine city. I have also donated
funds and raised money towards the completion of a new girls softball facility at Sweetwater
High School. The National City Boys and Girls Club has been a personal favorite of mine for
many years and I have been an avid financial supporter.
Personalty, my dream would be to serve two more years as Port Commissioner in order to
see these future projects completed, projects I have worked on for so many years. I am truly
humbled by the outpouring of support I have received from business, political, and labor
leaders to fulfill my dream.
The fact of the matter is that no one, no matter how experienced, knowledgeable or well
intentioned; no matter the level of support and respect they have earned; no matter their list
of accomplishments; no one can effectively serve as Port Commissioner without the support
of the Mayor and the entire city council. It has been made clear to me that I no longer enjoy
that level of full support. The Mayor has been clear and direct in communicating to me his
intention to support the appointment of Mr. Robert Valderrama as National City's next Port
Commissioner. My strength and success over the years has always been as a consensus
builder and I have no wish to create dissension on this matter. Under these circumstances, I
have reluctantly chosen to withhold my name from consideration for reappointment as Port
Commissioner for National City.
I love serving the people of National City even more today that I did 27 years ago when I
started. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and given me the opportunity
to serve through all these years.
Sincerely,
Jess E. Van Deventer