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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
September 20, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:09 p.m. by Mayor Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzales,
Juniel, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Yeo, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and Student
Representatives Michelle Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado.
OFF AGENDA ITEM
Councilmember Natividad requested that a time sensitive item be added
to the agenda regarding a Temporary Use Permit at the Wal Mart store.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to add the item to the
agenda. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Nancy Mendoza, representing the Chamber of Commerce Business
Committee and Chamber Executive Director Carolyn Krouse spoke in
support of Proposition B, the sales tax increase measure on the
November 8th ballot.
Maria Casanova and Maria Rodriguez, National City, expressed their
concerns about the safety of children attending Central Elementary
School and offered suggestions for improved traffic safety.
Rafael Sanchez, Assistant Principle at Central School, spoke on behalf of
parents and students and suggested a cross walk, speed humps and
flashing lights be installed.
PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1)
Proclaiming the month of September 2005 as: "NATIONAL 5 A DAY
MONTH"
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PROCLAMATIONS (continued)
Proclaiming October 7, 2005 as: "CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY"
ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been
previously presented.
PRESENTATION
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1)
Employee of the Month Program — Roberto Medina, Engineer — Fire
Department and Damon Dong, — Management Information Systems Tech were
recognized as Employees of the Month for September 2005.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 1 (Approval of the
Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2005, the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of July 26, 2005 and the Regular Meeting of August 2, 2005),
Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2005-201
through 2005-207), Item No. 10 (Request to Use MLK Community
Center), Items Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrant Registers), and Item Nos. 13
though 17 (Temporary Use Permits). Motion by Parra, seconded by
Morrison, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2005,
the Adjourned Meeting of July 26, 2005 and the Regular Meeting of
August 2, 2005.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NCMC (506-2-20)
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.
GRANT LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2)
3. Resolution No. 2005-201: SUPPORT OF AMENDING THE
CURRENT INEQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA OF
PROPOSITION 172 PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS IN SAN DIEGO
COUNTY. (City Manager)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
CONTRACT (C98-46)
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
4. Resolution No. 2005-202: EXTENDING THE FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER SWEETWATER
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. (Fire)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2005-56)
5. Resolution No. 2005-203: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,275 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT
PURCHASE OF A POWER HAWK RAPTOR RESCUE SYSTEM
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE FY06 SAN DIEGO
SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES GRANT
PROGRAM. (Fire)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2005-57)
6. Resolution No. 2005-204: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT
PURCHASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE KITS
AND RAPID RESPONSE KITS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE FY06 SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR
FREEWAY EMERGENCIES GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2005-58)
7. Resolution No. 2005-205: AUTHORIZING AN INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT WITH KNOTTS SOAK CITY AND
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR
FIREFIGHTER'S WATER TRAINING AT KNOTTS SOAK CITY
WATER PARK. (Fire)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK (702-10-1)
8. Resolution No. 2005-206: APPROVING THE APPLICATION,
ASSURANCES AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING THE FUNDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARADISE CREEK
EDUCATIONAL PARK PROJECT, SPECIFICATION 04-5. (Public
Works/Community Services)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
CONTRACT (C99-21)
PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK (702-10-1)
9. Resolution No. 2005-207: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT AGREEMENT
WITH SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,240 TO COMPLETE THE
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
AND STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER PLAN (SUSMP) FOR
THE PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK. (Public
Works/Community Service)
ACTION: Approved. See Above
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
10. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center by the Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of
National City for their annual "Salute to Navy Luncheon" on
Wednesday, October 12, 2005. (Community Services)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
11. Warrant Register #08 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$381,641.46.
ACTION: Ratified. See Above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
12. Warrant Register #09 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$2,393,605.20.
ACTION: Ratified. See Above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMTS
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
13. Temporary Use Permit - San Ysidro Health Center - Protecting our
Children Health & Resource Fair - October 1, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. — Kimball Park. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to compliance with all
conditions of approval and grant the waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: Staff reported that the applicant has
requested that the item be pulled from the agenda.
ACTION: No action taken.
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TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
14. Temporary Use Permit - Sweetwater High School - Homecoming
Football Game — October 21, 2005 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 2900
Highland Avenue. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of
fees, except for the school reserve officers.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor
of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
15. Temporary Use Permit San Ysidro Health Center - Fitness & Fun
Health Fair — October 22, 2005, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kimball Park.
(Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of
fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor
of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
16. Temporary Use Permit - Iglesia Evangelica Bethel - Toys for Joy —
December 16, 2005, 5 p.m. to 9 pm. at 1200 E. 8th Street.
(Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of
fees.
TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker appeared on behalf of
the applicant.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor
of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to denv the use of
the Citv's stage. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
17. Temporary Use Permit - Sweetwater High School Graduation
Ceremony 2006 — June 15, 2006 — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2900
Highland Avenue. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of
fees, except for the school reserve officers.
TESTIMONY: None.
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ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor
of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
17a. Temporary Use Permit - The Lowrider Committee of San Diego -
Hurricane Relief Project at the National City WaI-Mart on
September 24, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application subject to
compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the waiver of
fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-2-19)
18. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 11.16.010 (SPEED
ZONES DESIGNATED) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON VARIOUS STREETS.
(ENGINEERING)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to adopt
the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005 (403-20-1)
19. Public Hearing — Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a
Conditional Use Permit for modification of CUP-1997-6 to extend
the hours of alcohol sales at Sav-on Drugs at 1201 Plaza
Boulevard. (Applicant: Mike MacFarland for Sav-on Drugs) (Case
File M1-CUP-1997-6). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning
Commission's denial.
TESTIMONY: Guillermina Coronado, National City, spoke
against the appeal.
Irma Hernandez, National City, spoke against the appeal.
Mike MacFarland, representing the applicant, responded to
questions and spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to deny
the appeal based on the findings contained in the staff report
and Planning Commission Resolution. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005 (403-20-1)
20. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a
wireless communications facility at 1439 Tidelands Avenue. (Case
File No. CUP 2005-09). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the CUP with all conditions.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve the CUP. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
WATER CONSERVATION / QUALITY PLANNING (907-2-1)
21. SUBJECT: Presentation - Regional/Local Recycled Water Plans
and Their Impact on National City Users -- Ms. Marsi A. Steirer,
Deputy Water Director, Water Department, City of San Diego and
Mr. Jim Smythe, Chief Engineer, Sweetwater Authority.
CONTRACT (C2004-28)
SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK ADMIN (702-8-1)
22. SUBJECT: Approval of a letter consenting to the sublease of a
portion of Sweetwater Heights Park from T-Mobile USA to New
Cingular Wireless for cellular antenna facilities. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter
granting the City's consent to the proposed sublease.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
LAS PALMAS PARK ADMIN (702-3-4)
23. SUBJECT: Proposed Community Mural at Las Palmas Park
located at 1800 E. Newell Street. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Public Art "Mural
Subcommittee" recommendation and recommends approval of the
mural and Option 3 (Las Palmas Park as the recommended site).
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-13-1)
24. SUBJECT: Discussion of possible expansion of Sister City
relationships. (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction.
TESTIMONY: Connie Leyva, San Diego, spoke in support of
establishing a sister city relationship with Olongapo City,
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Philippines.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, that the
Manor write a letter to the Sister City Association and
explore establishing a formal relationship with Olonqapo and
other cities. Carried by unanimous vote.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (414-1-20)
25. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of
a Planned Development Permit for a hotel and related tourist
commercial development and public access/use improvements on
a 7.5 acre site on the south side of Bay Marina Drive adjacent to
the west side of Interstate 5 within the Harbor District Specific Area
Plan. (Applicant: Sycuan Tribal Development Corp. and Marina
Gateway Development Company) (Case File PD-2005-2/CDP-
2005-2). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
VARIANCES 2002 (409-1-33)
26. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of
a zone variance for Tess than required parking for an existing adult
day health care center at 2525 Highland Avenue. (Applicant:
Nationwide Enterprises/DBA Highlander Adult Day Health Center)
(Case File Z-2005-4). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5)
27. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report — September
2005 - John Webster, Sr., General Manager, National City Transit.
RECOMMENDATION: File.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
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OLD BUSINESS
KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1)
BOYS / GIRLS CLUB ADMIN (109-5-1)
28. SUBJECT: Proposal to build a soccer field in Kimball Park in
collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of National City.
(Community Services/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council
select 'Option A', the T-Ball Field, as the preferred site for the
soccer field and to the work with the Boys & Girls Club on project
related issues.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, Seconded by Parra, to
approve use of 'Option C' with the added condition that the
name of Junior Robles be incorporated into the succor
facility and that the CDC initiate steps to fund $45,000 from
re -allocated Block Grant money. Carried by following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays:
Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
STAFF
Fire Chief Rod Juniel reported on Fire Fighter recruitment efforts and the
October 11t" Fire Safety Fair.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Morrison requested that the City Attorney bring back a report
on the merits of merging the Community Development Commission into
the City administration as a City department.
CLOSED SESSIONS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (b). Two Potential Cases.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to qo into
closed session. Carried by unanimous vote.
Members retired into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting to
be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers,
Civic Center.
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The meeting closed at 8:34 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved a the Regular Meeting of
November 15, 2005
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