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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
October 4, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel,
Kirkpatrick, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Yoeman, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and Student
Representatives Michelle Reynaso and Yessenia Jurado.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Hope Russell, National City, informed the Council of her dispute with the
City about the color of her roof.
Ditas Yamane, National City, spoke in opposition to the consolidation of
the Community Development Commission with the City Management.
Anna Maria and Katie Bogue reported on the successful Health Fair and
Walk that took place in Las Palmas Park in August and expressed
appreciation to Mayor Inzunza and the City Council.
PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1)
Proclaiming the week of September 26 — October 1, 2005 as:
"SOLAR ENERGY WEEK"
ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Proclamation had been
previously presented.
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (101-1-1)
1. Boards & Commissions: Community and Police Relations
Resolutions Commission (CPRC) — Interviews and Possible
Appointment. (City Clerk)
TESTIMONY: Nancy Estolono and Robert Frame were
present and appeared for an interview.
ACTION: Mayor Inzunza requested that the CPRC and
Housing Committee be on next agenda for appointment.
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PRESENTATION
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1)
Presentation by Gary Gallegos, Executive Director, San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) regarding a $3 million Transnet
Advance (see Item # 25) and the Award of a $2 million Smart Growth
Grant for National City Blvd. Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Mr.
Gallegos presented to the City checks for $3 million dollars for Transnet
Advance and $2 million dollars for a Smart Growth Grant.
Item Number 24 and 25 were taken -up next.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-1)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (414-1-20)
24. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned
Development Permit for 96 residential condominium units on a 4.5-
acre vacant site between 6th Street and 8th Street on the east side
of Arcadia Avenue. (Applicant: The Olson Company). (Case File
No.: S-2005-5/PD-2005-3/IS-2005-1) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of Planning
Commission approving the Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned
Development Permit.
TESTIMONY: Pearl Quinones, National City, spoke in
opposition.
Georgia Guarano, National City, spoke in opposition.
Dean Delibertis, National City, spoke in opposition and
presented a petition against the Planned Development
Permit.
Salvador Sanchez, National City, spoke in opposition.
Alan Soderblom, CEO of Paradise Valley Hospital, spoke in
support.
Dana Richardson, representing Paradise Valley Hospital,
spoke in support.
Lorraine Villegas, National City, spoke in support.
Francisco Salazar, San Diego, spoke in support.
Norman Schaffneiz, National City, spoke in support.
Priscilla Cespedes, National City, spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
approve with the findings and direct staff to look at 6th Street.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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GENERAL PLAN (405-8-5)
25. Public Hearing — Amendment of the General Plan and Title 18
(Zoning) of the Municipal Code to allow for multi -family residential
use in the Private Institutional (IP) Zone. (Applicant: The Olson
Company) (Case File No. GP-2005-3/A-2005-1/IS-2005-2).
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval.
TESTIMONY: No speakers.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 7:33 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item No.
3 Through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2005-208 through 2005-215), Item No.
11 Request to use MLK Community Center, Item No. 12 (Resolution No.
2005-216) Items Nos. 13 and 14 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Parra,
seconded by Natividad, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays:
None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None
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
CONTRACT (C2005-59)
3. Resolution No. 2005-208: AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $996,495.00, THE
INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION, THE EXECUTION OF A
GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO,
AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A
HEALTHY HOMES DEMONSTRATION GRANT FROM HUD.
(Building & Safety)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACT (C2004-42)
4. Resolution No. 2005-209: TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDINGS WITH THE SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT
FUNDING OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM.
(Police)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-22)
5. Resolution No. 2005-210: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER ONE WITH CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL POOLS, INC.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HEATER FOR THE POOL
IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 AS PART OF THE NATIONAL
CITY MUNICIPAL POOL RENOVATION PROJECT. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25)
6. Resolution No. 2005-211: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO ESTABLISH RED CURB "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT
TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 3040 E. 7TH STREET. (L. Williams, TSC
Item No. 2005-28). (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PARKING ADM 2005 (801-2-25)
7. Resolution No. 2005-212: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO ESTABLISH RED CURB "NO PARKING" ZONES ON THE
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 20TH STREET
AND "A" AVENUE. (B. Hilger, TSC Item No. 2005-31).
(Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-60)
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (903-14-1)
8. Resolution No. 2005-213: APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THRIFTY OIL CO. FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF THREE GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS AT 1606
PLAZA BOULEVARD EAST OF PALM AVENUE. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACT (C2004-4)
9. Resolution No. 2005-214: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBERS 13 AND 14 WITH JAYNES CORPORATION IN THE
COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $103,867 FOR VARIOUS
NECESSARY DESIGN MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES TO
THE NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDERS. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
FINANCE INVESTMENT POLICY (204-2-1)
10. Resolution No. 2005-215: APPROVING COUNCIL POLICY ON
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENT POLICY.
(Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
11. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Center by the Sweetwater Union High School Marine Corps
JROTC and waiver of all fees for their "First Semester Promotion
and Change of Command Ceremony" on Tuesday, December 6,
2005. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request and approve the
waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to
approve the request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None
Absent: lnzunza. Abstain: None.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1)
12. Resolution No. 2005-216: APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY AT 1439 TIDELANDS AVENUE. APPLICANT: WFI FOR
CINGULAR WIRELESS. CASE FILE NO. CUP-2005-9. (Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
13. Warrant Register #10 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$329,995.26. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
14. Warrant Register #11 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$2,533,925.79. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Temporary Trailers for Chula
Lumber at 901 W. 23rd St. — September 1, 2005 to September 1,
2007. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to
continue. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza
Morrison, Natividad, Zarate. Nays: Parra. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Common Man Wealth
Industries/Kids Say Nope to Dope — Nope to Dope Park Rally —
Saturday, October 15, 2005, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Las Palmas Park.
(Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the new date for the event.
TESTIMONY: Un-named speaker.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Fiesta Filipino — Mexican
Karaoke Competition at 1420 E. Plaza Blvd. on October 29, 2005
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Cornerstone Church's
Harvest 2005 at 1920 Sweetwater on October 30, 2005 from 5
p.m. to 9 p.m. (Building & Safety)
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval
and grant the waiver of fees and deny the use of the City stage and
public address system.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Fall Festival at South Bay
Community Church, located at 1920 Sweetwater Road, on October
31, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval
and grant the waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to
continue. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
20. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Community Services' El Toyon
Community Party at El Toyon Recreation Center on November 5, 2005
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval
and grant the waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
21. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater Motorcycles,
Inc's. Tijuana Toy Run at 3201 Hoover Avenue on December 11,
2005 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: An unnamed speaker responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to
approve. Carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005(403-20-1)
22. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use
Permit for the proposed conversion of 20 apartment units (Lona
Manor) to condominiums at 835 E. 18th Street. Case Files: S
2005-08 / CUP 2005-14. (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of Planning
Commission and recommends approval.
TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker requested waiver of
undergrounding.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve with findings and all recommendations of staff.
Carried by unanimous vote.
GENERAL PLAN (405-8-5)
23. Public Hearing — Amendment of the General Plan and Title 18
(Zoning) of the Municipal Code to allow for multi -family residential
use in the Private Institutional (IP) Zone (Applicant: The Olson
Company) (Case File No. GP-2005-3/A-2005-1/IS-2005-2).
(Planning)
ACTION: Approved earlier.
SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-1)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (414-1-20)
24. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned
Development Permit for 96 residential condominium units on a 4.5-
acre vacant site between 6th Street and 8th Street on the east side
of Arcadia Avenue. (Applicant: The Olson Company) (Case File
No.: S-2005-5/PD-2005-3/IS-2005-1). (Planning)
ACTION: Approved earlier.
CONTRACT (C2005-61)
25. Resolution No. 2005-217 AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $$3,313,214.39 TO MANHOLE ADJUSTING
CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT, FY 05-06, SPECIFICATION NO. 04-
09. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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BIKE PATH PLANNING (802-4-1)
26. Resolution No. 2005-218 APPROVING THE BIKE PATH MASTER
PLAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE AND
DESIGNATING COUNCILMEMBER(S) TO THE CONSULTANT
SELECTION COMMITTEE. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution and designate
Council representation on the Consultant Selection Committee.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to
adopt the Resolution and that Councilmembers Zarate and
Natividad serve on the committee. Carried by unanimous
vote.
STREET VACATION (902-26-1)
27. Resolution No. 2005-219 GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
VACATE PORTIONS OF 7TH STREET EAST OF ARCADIA
AVENUE AND PLEASANT LANE NORTH OF E. 8TH STREET.
(CASE FILE NO. SC-2005-1). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: The Resolution be adopted.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2005-62)
28. Resolution No. 2005-220: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MBIA MUNISERVICES TO
PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE ACTIONS REQUIRED
TO CONSOLIDATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
CITY MANAGER. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad.
Absent: None. Abstain: None.
STAFF
City Attorney George Eiser introduced the new Senior Assistant City
Attorney, Claudia Silva.
City Manager Chris Zapata reported that the Fire Chief's Annual Report
will be given on October 11th. Mr. Zapata informed the Council that their
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packets contained written materials from the Police Chief responding to
issues raised by a citizen and a report would be forthcoming regarding
traffic safety issues raised by a mother on behalf of her child.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Zarate thanked the Fire Chief and officers for the STAR
PAL Program.
Vice Mayor Morrison presented a check for $15,703 to the City Manager
from the Regional Solid Waste Authority. Mr. Morrison requested that the
Council designate a voting delegate to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference in San Francisco. Mayor Inzunza designated Vice
Mayor Morrison as National City's delegate.
Mayor Inzunza reported that he would be attending a Brownfield's
meeting in Sacramento prior to going to San Francisco where he would
be stepping down as President of the League Latino Caucus.
Councilmember Parra reminded everyone about the Fall Festival at St.
Mary's Church.
Councilmember Natividad clarified, for the record, that his vote at the
September 20, 2005 meeting regarding soccer fields was not a vote
against soccer. He was voting against the proposed location of the field
in the park. Mr. Natividad expressed concerns about the removal of the
trees at the Town & Country Shopping Center.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b). One Potential Case
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
One Potential Case.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to go into closed
session. Carried by unanimous vote.
Members retired into Closed Session at 8:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session Report.
The meeting was adjourned to
Tuesday — October 18, 2005
Center.
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the Next Regular City Council Meeting -
- 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic
The meeting closed at 8:27 p.m.
CITY ' LERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
December 6, 2005
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