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Home My WebLink About2005 12-06 CC MINBook 87/Page 256 12/6/05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 6, 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 Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Administrative officials present: Dalia, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Knight, Lopez, Post, Trees, Wurbs, Yeoman, Zapata. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, recommended several books to the City Council. Roberto Dominguez, National City Apostolic Church, extended an invitation to his church's Christmas Party on December 11, 2005. James Slade, Municipal Employees Association President, spoke about negotiations with the City's bargaining team. Miguel Rojas, National City, expressed concerns about plans to close the library and a fire station. PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) 1. Presentation by Roy Segovia of Ra Media, regarding the results of the paralingual survey. 2. Asthma Committee Presentation — Veronica Serrano. Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs announced that the City will be honored in conjunction with the County of San Diego as recipient of the "2005 Annual Responsibility Award" for its work with the Asthma Committee. OFF AGENDA ITEM It was requested by staff that a Resolution dealing with a temporary extension of the Ambulance Service Agreement be added to the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to add the Resolution as Item No. 8a. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 87/Page 257 12/6/05 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2005), Item Nos. 4 through 6 (Resolution Nos. 2005-251 through 2005-254) and Item No. 7 and 8 (Warrant Registers #19 and #20). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 3. Approving the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 4, 2005. ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-55) 4. Resolution No. 2005-251: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,725 FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED WITH A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND GAS TAX. (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-59) 5. Resolution No. 2005-252: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,258 TO PROVIDE OUTREACH FOR HEALTHY HOMES INSPECTIONS IN THE TARGET AREA OF 1-805 FOR THE HUD HEALTHY HOMES GRANT. (Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - CHRIS ZAPATA (604-6-2) 6. Resolution No. 2005-253: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CITY MANAGER CHRIS ZAPATA TO REDUCE THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER BY TEN PERCENT. (City Manager) ACTION: Approved. See Above. WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 7. Warrant Register #19 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,304,903.07. ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 87/Page 258 12/6/05 WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 8. Warrant Register #20 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $739,409.49. ACTION: Ratified. See Above CONTRACT (C86-47) 8a. Resolution No. 2005-254: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES. ACTION: Approved. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 24 ADM (904-1-10) 9. Public Hearing — To determine whether the Public Health, Safety or Welfare require the formation of underground utility District No. 24 (Phase 1) on 8th Street from National City Boulevard to Highland Avenue. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Hod the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to close hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) 10. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for the proposed conversion of 36 apartments units (Le National) to condominiums at 1306 E. 18th Street. (Case File No. S2003-06/CUP2003-25). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to continue to January 17, 2006. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 11. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for the division of one 42,250 square foot lot into six lots on a property located approximately 125 feet east of Cypress Street and adjacent to the south side of La Vista Cemetery. (Applicant: Cypress Glen, LLC) (Case File No. S-2005-10) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project. TESTIMONY: Un-named Speaker spoke in favor. Book 87/Page 259 12/6/05 11. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map (continued) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to close the hearing and approve with findings. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) VARIANCES 2005 (409-1-39) 12. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for the division of one 16,675 square foot lot into eleven lots, and a variance for building height on a property at 2504 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Cheng Capital) (Case File No. S-2005-4/Z-2005-6) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to continue for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) 13. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit to convert 9 apartments into condominium units for individual sale at 603-609 E. 19th Street. (Applicant: CondoConversions.com) (Case file No. S-2005-3 \ CUP 2005-4). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: Austin Philips, representing the applicant, requested consideration be given to waiving the requirement to underground. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to continue to January 17, 2006. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS TAXICAB / PARATRANSIT PERMIT ADMIN (203-4-1) 14. SUBJECT: Formation of Paratransit Issuance Evaluation Committee. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Establish an Issuance Evaluation Committee comprised of two Council Members and a specified number of staff members to review proposals and make a recommendation to the City Manager. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Inzunza and Vice Mayor Morrison were appointed. There was no vote. Book 87/Page 260 12/6/05 MAYOR ADM (102-14-2) 15. SUBJECT: Report: Alpha Project Progress Report — October 1, 2005 — November 1, 2005. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Filed. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, inquired about the large number of shopping carts behind Toys R Us. ACTION: Filed. STAFF Fire Chief Rod Juniel reported that the fire department from our Sister City of Tecate, Mexico has been invited to participate in a training event at the new fire station. Public Information Officer Maria Arcega-Dunn provided an update on the successful production and broadcasting of the "Your New Home" program highlighting and promoting National City as a great place to live. Community Services Director Leslie Deese extended a welcome to Neighborhood Council Coordinator Rudy Lopez who returned from Gall- up duty with the U.S Coast Guard to provide disaster relief on the east coast. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council member Zarate reported seeing large numbers of homeless around the old library. Vice Mayor Morrison reported on the Metropolitan Transit Systems comprehensive operational analysis which is currently underway for all bus routes in the region. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Alfredo Lopez, Ryan Hyland, Roger Post, Kathleen Trees, and Captain Leonard Knight. Employee Organization: Municipal Employees' Association. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to go into closed session. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Martin Luther King Community Center, 140 E 12th Street. Book 87/Page 261 12/6/05 The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:08 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 21, 2006. AYOR 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