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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
November 15, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:05 pm. by Mayor Nick Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzales,
Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Post, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and Student
Representatives Michelle Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
America Donatto, representing Relay -for -Life, presented a certificate to
the City for their participation and support of the `Relay -For -Life' event
that took place in National City on August 19, 2006.
PRESENTATION
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1)
1. Introduction of Ms. Maria D. Munoz, Governing Board Member,
National City School District - Councilman Natividad.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1)
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
2. Interviews and Appointments: Housing and Community
Development Committee (HCDC). (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Interview and appoint.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to
appoint Mr. Mario Lopez to the HCDC. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Item Number 18 was taken up next.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-02-20)
18. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.63 TO REGULATE
PROXIMITY OF SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt
the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Inzunza and Council member Natividad left the Chamber at 6:15
p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Approval of the
Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 30, 2005, the
Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005 and the Special Meeting of
October 25, 2005.), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item No. 5 Through 8
(Resolution Nos. 2005-245 through 2005-248), Item No. 9 Request to
Use MLK Community Center, Item Nos. 10 through 12 (Temporary Use
Permits), Item Nos. 13 through 15 (Warrant Register) Item No 16.
Request to Cancel Jan 3, 2006 Meeting. ACTION: Motion by Parra,
second by Zarate, Pull Items No. 10 and 12 and approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Parra, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad.
Abstain: None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
August 30, 2005, the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005 and
the Special Meeting of October 25, 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACT (C2005-67)
5. Resolution No. 2005-245: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RORE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $23,890 FOR PREPARING A SUBSURFACE SITE
ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTING REMEDIATION PER
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (DEH) AT THE
POLICE STATION LOCATED AT 1200 NATIONAL CITY BLVD.
(Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-68)
6. Resolution No. 2005-246: ALLOCATING $91,360 FROM THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL PROVISION FOR CONTINGENCY FUND
BALANCE, ACCOUNT NO. 001-409-710, TO ENGINEERING'S
UPGRADE/REMOVAL FUEL TANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND PUBLIC WORKS YARD ACCOUNT NO. 196-409-500-598-
1156 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RORE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $174,460 FOR THE REMOVAL OF FOUR UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANKS TO CONDUCT A SUBSURFACE SITE
ASSESSMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT REMEDIATION PER
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AT THE PUBLIC
WORKS YARD LOCATED AT 2100 HOOVER AVENUE.
(Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-4)
7. Resolution No. 2005-247: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER 15 WITH JAYNES CORPORATION IN THE COMBINED
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $168,061 FOR VARIOUS NECESSARY
DESIGN MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES TO THE NATIONAL
CITY LIBRARY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 24 ADMIN (904-1-10)
8. Resolution No. 2005-248: SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE ON DECEMBER 6, 2005 TO DETERMINE IF
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT 24 (PHASE 1) FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE OVERHEAD FACILITY
ALONG 8TH STREET FROM NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO
HIGHLAND AVENUE. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
9. SUBJECT: Request to use the Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center by the National School District for a "Staff Development
Workshop" for school district employees on Wednesday,
December 7, 2005. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: As reciprocity for the City's use of School
District facilities for Neighborhood Council meetings, Staff
recommends the use of the Community Center and waiver of
building fees which total $527.70. Staff also recommends not
waiving custodial fees which total $134.04.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve
request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra,
Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad.
Abstain: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
10. SUBJECT: Temporary Trailers for Chula Lumber at 901 W. 23rd
Street. 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 Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve
request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra,
Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad.
Abstain: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Granite Slab Sales' Inflatable
Monkey at 1124 Coolidge Avenue from November 16, 2005 to
January 15, 2006. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2005 (203-1-21)
12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Rotary Club Paradise Valley
Garage Sale at Kimball Park on December 10, 2005 from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary
Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, asked
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to deny the
request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra,
Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad.
Abstain: None.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
13. Warrant Register #16 Ratification of Demands in the amount
of $710,182.27.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
14. Warrant Register #17 Ratification of Demands in the amount
of $1,196,132.56.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20)
15. Warrant Register #18 Ratification of Demands in the amount
of $335,809.83.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS / SCHEDULE ADMIN (102-7-1)
16. SUBJECT: Requesting approval of the City Council to cancel the
January 3, 2006 City Council meeting. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Due to the holiday break the last week of
December, we are requesting that the January 3, 2006 Council
meeting be cancelled.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve
request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra,
Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad.
Abstain: None.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
NCMC (506-2-20)
17. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.58 TO THE NATIONAL
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE BUSINESS LICENSES
AND PRACTICES FOR "DEFERRED DEPOSIT TRANSACTION
BUSINESSES," ALSO KNOWN AS "PAYDAY LENDERS," AND
REPEALING Ordinance No. 2004-2254. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: Vice Mayor Morrison reported that the Mayor
requested that the item be continued for 30 days.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to
continue for 30 days at the request of the Mayor. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra, Morrison, Zarate.
Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad. Abstain: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-2-20)
18. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.63 TO REGULATE
PROXIMITY OF SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Adopted earlier.
NCMC (506-2-20)
19. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING CHAPTER 10.26 THERETO, PERTAINING TO THE
REGISTRATION OF RENTERS AT PUBLIC STORAGE
FACILITIES. (Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to
approve the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Parra, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent:
Inzunza, Natividad. Abstain: None.
NCMC (506-2-20)
20. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 1.42 AND 1.44
PERTAINING TO THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION OF
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HEARING EXAMINERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to
approve the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Parra, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent:
Inzunza, Natividad. Abstain: None.
NCMC (506-2-20)
21. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.58 TO THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE BUSINESS
LICENSES AND PRACTICES FOR "DEFERRED DEPOSIT
TRANSACTION BUSINESSES," ALSO KNOWN AS "PAYDAY
LENDERS" AND REPEALING Ordinance No. 2004-2254.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to
continue for 30 days at the request of the Mayor. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra, Morrison, Zarate.
Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Natividad. Abstain: None.
Mayor Inzunza and Council member Natividad returned to the Chamber
at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1)
22. Public Hearing to consider the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Street Widening Improvements on Plaza
Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Euclid Avenue. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
TESTIMONY: Chuck Johnson, representing Doken
Engineering, made a presentation and responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to
close the hearing. Carried by the unanimous vote.
SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9)
23. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Boundary of the National City
Downtown Specific Plan to include properties at the Northeast
corner of 9th Street and D Avenue. Applicant: Gulf Unlimited
Corporation. Case File No.: SP-2005-2. (Community
Development Commission)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to
approve Amendment. Carried by unanimous vote.
SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9)
24. Resolution No. 2005-249 AMENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE
NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE
PROPERTIES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 9TH STREET
AND D AVENUE. APPLICANT: GULF UNLIMITED
CORPORATION. Case File No.: SP-2005-2. (Community
Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
MOBILE HOME REGULATION ADMIN (405-1-1)
25. SUBJECT: Report on Mobile Home Park Conversions. (City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: The consensus was to schedule a future workshop
with representatives from the mobile home parks. There
was no vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005 (403-20-1)
26. 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: NEXTEL Communications) (Case File CUP-2005-16)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the
Planning Commission land recommends that the Notice of
Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, National City, spoke against
granting the CUP.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to set
the Item for a Public Hearing and invite a School Board
representative to be present at the hearing. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEV. BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1)
27. SUBJECT: Verbal report and discussion regarding Metropolitan
Transit System's proposed regional bus routes. (Vice Mayor
Morrison)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: None.
BUDGET FY 2005-2006 (206-1-21)
28. SUBJECT: Verbal Report on Fiscal Situation/Budget. (City
Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: City Manager, Chris Zapata, reviewed the
administrative actions taken the day after the failure of the sales
tax measure; recommended that the City Council review additional
proposed actions and provide direction and outlined the time frame
for future Council and public comment and budgetary actions. See
Exhibit "A" attached.
TESTIMONY: Kevin Killacky, National City Fire Fighters
Association, expressed concerns about the budget crisis
resulting from the failure of the sales tax measure and its
impact on both residents and employees.
ACTION: The need for a financial workshop was discussed.
No formal action was taken.
CONTRACT (C2005-63)
GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22)
29. Resolution No. 2005-250 WAIVING THE BID PROCESS AND
ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM SSD SYSTEMS FOR THE
PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CAMERAS ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$60,550.96 ($53,000 TO BE PAID FROM GRANT FUNDS,
BALANCE FROM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS).
(Purchasing/Management Information Systems/Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, Seconded by Zarate, to
approve the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Natividad, Zarate. Nays: None.
Absent: Parra. Abstain: None.
CONTRACT (C2004-37)
30. SUBJECT: Alpha Project Progress Report — August 1, 2005 —
September 1, 2005. (Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
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ACTION: Filed.
NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5)
31. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report — November
2005. (John P. Webster, Sr., General Manager, National City
Transit)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
STAFF- No Report.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL — No Report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting to
be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. — Council
Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 7:44 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
February 21, 2006.
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY
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Administrative actions taken on November 9th:
■ 38 General Fund positions frozen in 13
including Police and Fire Dept.
■ Contingency Plan Implemented - Depart
maintenance and operations ($950,000)
■ Approached Labor on problem solving e
mandatory work furloughs vs. reduction
■ Current Purchase requests frozen ($6
month
■ Manager's Office review of all overtime,
and travel is requir
Administrative actions taken on November 9th:
• Position Review Committee to study me
positions on a case -by -case b
responsibilities e.g. Risk onager
■ Review of fees at golf course to consider
and non-resident charge
■ Prioritize revenue generating projects (P
■ Review of business mix (diversify fro
lumber)
The City of National City
Restaurants And Hotels
5.97 lo
General Consumer Goods
21, 3 7 %
Fuel And Service Statio
5_40%
Food And Drugs
2,60%
Business And Industry
4,79%
Building And Construction
14,11%
Autos And Trans
45,76%
HdL Client Database Statewide Total
Re a r nts And Hotels
10 21%
General Consumer Goods
25,09%
Fuel A. Service Stations
9.84%
Food And Drugs
6,17%
Autos And Transportation
19.91%
gilding And Construction
.64%
Business And Industly
17.13%
mmediate Council Actions recommended for
review:
• Suspend all General Fund Capital Improvement
Projects ($3,500,000) - One time
■ Eliminate Fee waivers/Conunity contri
($100,000)
• Utilize CDBG solely for elg;Ible, city servi
community based groups
• Merge Neighborhood Councils, where
• Cancel purchase of slide at swimming p
Council Direction Requested:
• Reduce Library operation from 6 da s
days a week
• Reduce Swimming Poo operation m 9 to 3
months a year
• Reduce Park hours and IigShting
• Delay r contract use of Art Ce yhouse
on Plaza
• Close Euclid Fire;;
ellIZT, muulp/( 6
• Timeframe for Council and public
• Budget Hearings / Work
• Additional steps for consideration: rr ced
hours, employee benefit plan particip •n, early
retirement program, employee pay c
• Adoption of balanced budget
3
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• Current Fiscal Year Budget (FY05
balanced
• Begin next Fiscal Year (FYO6-07) wit
$5.2 million in General Fund Reserve
approximately on in General
pp y $1milli;
Balance (6/30/06)
• Every penny saved this FY will hel
budget next Fiscal Year