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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 04-19 CC MINBook 87/Page 81 4/19/05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 19, 2005 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Hodges, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Pauu, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata. Others present: Kelly Lam and Veronica Cuevas, Student Council representatives. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pete Mendiola, National City, spoke against any plans to build on Las Palmas Park land. Nora McMains, National City, spoke against any plans to build on Las Palmas Park land. Steve Lynch, National City, spoke against any plans to build on Las Palmas Park land. George Bustos, National City, spoke against any plans to build on Las Palmas Park land and requested that the existing park area along Palm Avenue be maintained. Scott Singh, National City, spoke against any plans to build on Las Palmas Park land. Jualito Amor and Melissa Macabitas, San Diego, invited the Mayor and Council to attend a neighborhood clean-up planned by the Philippino American Youth Organization on Saturday, April 30tn PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION /APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Employee of the Month Program — Parris Bull, Police Detective, was recognized as Employee of the Month of April 2005. Book 87/Page 82 4/19/05 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) A Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 3rd — April 9th, 2005 as: "BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been previously presented. Mayor Inzunza indicated that there was one additional Proclamation that needed to be presented. A Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 18th — April 24th, 2005 as: "GEORGE EISER WEEK." ACTION: Mayor Inzunza read the Proclamation and presented it to City Attorney George Eiser in recognition of his 20 years of service to the City. The Consent Calendar was taken up next. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item Nos. 5 through 13 (Resolution Nos. 2005-69 through 2005-77), Item Nos. 14 and 15 (Warrants), Item No. 16 (Report). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, Item No. 16 be pulled, and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meetings of March 1, 2005 and March 22, 2005, and the Regular City Council meeting of April 5, 2005. ACTION: Approved. See above. NCMC (506-2-20) 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. Book 87/Page 83 4/19/05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2005-16) 5. Resolution No. 2005-69: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE "NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT OF $61,617 FOR THE NATIONAL CITY RESURFACING PROJECT FY 05-06 SPECIFICATION NO. 04-09, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-17) 6. Resolution No. 2005-70: ACCEPTING THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID, FOR THE PURCHASE OF GLOCK HANDGUNS AND ACCESSORIES FOR A TOTAL OF $75,688.31 MINUS A TRADE-IN OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT FOR $23,572.50 FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $52,115.81 TO LC ACTION POLICE SUPPLY (SLESF GRANT FUNDS). (Purchasing) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LAS PALMAS POOL ADM (702-3-3) 7. Resolution No. 2005-71: REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE LAS PALMAS MUNICIPAL POOL RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NEEDED PROJECT EQUIPMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20167. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TRANS DEV BIKE COMM PATH / TRAILS PLNG (802-4-1) 8. Resolution No. 2005-72: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE AN APPLICATION/CLAIM TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR A BICYCLE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY THROUGH THE FY 2006 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) AND TRANSNET BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,488. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 87/Page 84 4/19/05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-50) 9. Resolution No. 2005-73: ACCEPTING THE WORK FROM PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC., APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT BALANCE CHANGE ORDER WITH THE FINAL AMOUNT AT $72,540 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SPECIFICATION NO. 04-7. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND 2005 (903-8-9) 10. Resolution No. 2005-74: APPROVING THE DEFERRAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1491 AND GRANTING OF "COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND" TO PROPERTY OWNER AT 619 E. 16TH STREET, NATIONAL CITY. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2003-40) 11. Resolution No. 2005-75: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS TO AMEND THE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH SEVERAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY PUBLIC WASTEWATER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE DURING A WASTEWATER EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELETING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (AT THEIR REQUEST). (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005 (403-20-1) 12. Resolution No. 2005-76: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SEVEN CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 16TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WEST OF RACHAEL AVENUE. (APPLICANT: AUGIE BARENO, ABCO CONSULTANTS) (CASE FILE NO.: S-2004-11/CUP-2004-21). (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 87/Page 85 4/19/05 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2005-18) 13. Resolution No. 2005-77: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PBS&J TO PROVIDE ON -GOING SEWER BILL/TAX ROLL ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 14. Warrant Register No. 37. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,581,538.08. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 15. Warrant Register No. 38. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,002,093.92. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NCMC (506-2-20) 16. SUBJECT: Report concerning enactment of an Ordinance to prohibit the use of tobacco products in City outdoor recreation areas and facilities. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to continue to the end of the meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (101-1-1) 1. Boards, Commissions and Committees: Interviews and Appointments (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to appoint Louise Branch to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. It was specified that the appointment not become effective for 30 days. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to re -appoint Dale Bennett and Randall Jacobs and to appoint Harold Aranda, Book 87/Page 86 4/19/05 INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (cont.) BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (101-1-1) Brian Clapper and Cheryl Howery-Colmenero to the Traffic Safety Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to re -appoint Roy Cesena, Cherlyl Howery-Colmenero, Albert Keen and Howard Schwitkis to the Street Tree and Parkway Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to re -appoint Carlos Carrillo, Roy Cesena, James Grier, Howard Schwitkis and Gloria Thompson to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP BUDGET FY 2005-06 (206-1-21) 2. Budget Review and Discussion — FY 2005-06. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata gave a PowerPoint presentation on the FY 2005-2006 Budget and the Budget process (see Exhibit A, attached). ACTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NCMC (506-2-20) 17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING SYSTEM." (Purchasing) 18. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.01.020 PERTAINING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER." (City Attorney) Item No. 16, was taken up next. NCMC (506-2-20) 16. SUBJECT: Report concerning enactment of an Ordinance to prohibit the use of tobacco products in City outdoor recreation areas and facilities. (City Attorney) Book 87/Page 87 4/19/05 NCMC (cont.) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance and to exempt the Golf Course. Carried by the following vote: NO=Morrison. NEW BUSINESS STREET LIGHTS ADM 2005 (903-9-3) 19. SUBJECT: Request for approval to install 28 additional streetlights at various locations identified by the Police Department and Neighborhood Councils and 11 additional solar lights for two alleys, Granger Music Hall and City parks funded from $114,000 in State Grant Funds for solar lights and $19,500 in General Fund for streetlights. (Building & Safety/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Approve request. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL ADM (604-6-1) 20. SUBJECT: City Hall Work Schedule Update — "9/80" (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to continue to monitor the program and undertake further public information efforts. Report back to Council in July 2005. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The consensus was to continue monitoring the program. Not vote was taken. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine and for Karaoke at Casa del Taco Restaurant at 1635 Sweetwater Road. (Applicant: Cesar Carrillo) (Case File CUP-2005-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission for approval. TESTIMONY: Frank Lopez, National City, expressed concerns about parking and over saturation but was neutral on the permit application. Book 87/Page 88 4/19/05 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) Mary Martin, National City, spoke against the permit. Cesar Carrillo, the applicant, responded to questions and spoke in favor of the permit. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, to set for hearing. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Parra, second by Inzunza, to approve. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to set for Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 22. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin King Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the Mexican American Business & Professional Association and the San Diego Chapter of the Latino Peace Officers Association, to waive the fees and to serve alcohol for a "Recognition Reception" on April 27, 2005. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to use the Community Center and serve alcohol, and to deny the request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Request withdrawn. No action taken MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 23. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the California Association for Bilingual Education, South County Chapter and waiver of fees for their "Scholarship Awards Breakfast" on Saturday, May 14, 2005. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for use and Council decision on request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the request, and deny the request for waiver of custodial and kitchen fees. Carried by unanimous vote. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 24. SUBJECT: Request to Use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by Southport Christian Academy and waiver of fees for their "Annual Elementary Spring Musical/Drama" on May 23, and May 24, 2005. (Community Services) Book 87/Page 89 4/19/05 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for use and Council decision on request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve the request, and deny the request for waiver of custodial and kitchen fees. Carried by unanimous vote. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 25. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin King Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, South Region and waiver of fees for an "All Staff Event" on Thursday, June 16, 2005. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for use and Council decision on request for waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to approve the request, and deny the request for waiver of custodial fees. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM (102-4-1) 26. SUBJECT: Discussion of Assembly Bill 1335 which pertains to a new California Community Benefit District Act that is proposed for consideration by the legislature. It would provide General Law and Charter cities with a level playing field in responding to the needs of their urban residents. (Continued from Council Meeting of 4/5/05) (Council initiated) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to support Assembly Bill 1335 in its current form. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5) 27. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report — April —2005 (National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. EXHIBIT A NATIONAL CITY • The General Fund is the City's primary fund • Most City operations are funded by this account • It includes operations such as: • Library • Police 1 Our 1st preliminary look at the 04-05 budget looked like this: Revenues and beginning fund balance $ 29.8M estimates Expenses and transfers 1st estimate of General Fund position on 6-30-05 1st estimate of General Fund position on 6-30-05 Staff Actions/ Recommendations Transfer in from reserves Increased fees, sales taxes, etc. Transfers in from other funds Reductions in expenses Service enhancements & cost increases Transitional Budget Provided for a revised estimate of General Fund position on 6-30-05 2 The following projections were shown at the February 26, 2005, Retreat Projected Expenditures (31.4) Projected General Fund ending 6-30-05 $(3.2)M Factors Creating a Structural Gap: PERS rate increases ($2.9M increase FY 04-05) PERS investment losses (34% in last 3-years) Employee raises (one-time and prior contracts) Workers' Comp., water & fuel costs ($349K) New positions (3 new + 4 x-fer from Sewer) 3 Factors that Helped Close the General Fund Structural Gap: Sales tax up about 5% but moderating New user fees Beginning Fund Balance 7-1-04 Audited Financials (+ Correction) Revenues VLF "Gap Financing" Transfers Less Expenditures Projected $ 1,964,782 1,090,192 29,101,238 928,105 2,004,056 (31,380,052) NET ENDING POSITION 6-30-05 $ 621,413 $ 3,708,321 Budget $ 1,964,782 30,311,580 2,004,056 (33,659,005) 4 Year Revenue Basis 05-06 $ 29,774,919 Projected 04-05 29,101,238 *a Estimated 03-04 27,606,009 Actual 02-03 26,380,164 Actual 01-02 26,221,997 Actual 00-01 25,347,268 Actual 'a = Without the one-time "Gap Financing" Growth 2.3% 2.3% 4.6% 0.6% 3.5% Changes in our pay philosophy are becoming part of our culture: One-time pay vs. ongoing salary Firefighters, .Management & Executive Teams took no on -going raises The Mayor, City Council and City Manager have each declined raises 5 Over 450 ideas have been generated • Many will be evaluated by employees including: • Establishing a paperless payroll system • Reduce bad checks through use of "Cashless ATMs" Some are policy issues that will go to City Council like: • Create a regional firefighter training academy • Set-up a Community foundation • Fire • Police • Building & Safety • Community Services • Engineering • Library • Public Works • Purchasing 6 In addition to completing work on the General Fund, other significant budget planning is still in progress, including: • The City's 05-06 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) • The Vehicle CIP • All other non -General Fund budgets When the proposed budget is submitted, these will all be included. Our budget review process one year ago included features like: • a daytime workshop reviewing the entire budget and inviting public comment (was June 15) • a night time regular Council meeting summarizing the earlier workshop and inviting added public comment (was June 15) • a public hearing to gather additional public comment followed adoption of the budget (was July 20) 7 Book 87/Page 90 4/19/05 STAFF City Manager Zapata called the Council's attention to a letter he wrote to San Diego Gas and Electric regarding undergrounding in National City. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Councilmember Natividad reported that new crime statistics just came out that show violent crime in National City is down by 19% and expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts. Mayor Inzunza emphasized that National City had the largest drop in violent crime of any City in the County. Vice Mayor Morrison informed the Council that he had been elected as 2nd Vice -President of the California Congress of Governments. Councilmember Zarate commented that today was a very eventful day starting with the Paradise Valley Hospital Vision breakfast, then the Ground Breaking for the Olson Company Condominiums and finally the dedication of the new remodeled portion of City Hall. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:16 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2005. 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.