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Home My WebLink About2006 01-17 CC MINBook 88/Page 1 1/17/2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 17, 2006 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 Council members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzalez, Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Post, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representatives Michelle Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ditas Yamane, National City, spoke against consolidation of the Community Development Commission into the City administration. Guillermina Coronado, National City, inquired about the status of the cigarette store located at 30th Street and Highland Avenue. Irma Hernandez, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed budget cuts and supported reconsideration of the sales tax measure. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, recommended that Mayor Inzunza resign. PRESENTATION COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2006 (102-10-1) 1. Discussion of City's General Fund Financial Situation — Part 2 (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata made a Powerpoint presentation on the City's General Fund Financial Situation. (See Exhibit "A", attached.) Dana Richardson, Paradise Valley Hospital, spoke in support of considering a new sales tax ballot measure. Lorena Lopez, National City, spoke in opposition to proposed cuts in library hours. Book 88/Page 2 1 /17/2006 1. Discussion of City's General Fund (continued) TESTIMONY: Michelle Reynoso and Yessema Jurado, student representatives, spoke in opposition to the proposed cuts in library hours. Tom Paradowski, National City, South Bay Aquatics, spoke against the proposed cuts and hours for the municipal pool. Corey Fimpel, requested consideration of different hours for pool operations. Wes Braddock, Sweetwater High School Principal, spoke on behalf of students who will be impacted by cuts in library hours. Will Chang, suggested that the City seek funding from foundations. Ann Campbell, City Librarian, explained the reasons for the selected hours of operation for the library. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to have staff prepare the necessary documents to go back to the voters for a sales tax increase and to bring that back at the February 7, 2006 meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza to reaffirm that, effective February 7th, the Library hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER BOARD APPT ADMIN (101-19-1) 2. Interviews and Appointments: San Diego County Water Authority (City Clerk) TESTIMONY: Vice Mayor Ron Morrison and Mr. Frank Chenelle appeared for interview. ACTION: James Parker and Ditas Yamane withdrew their names from consideration. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to appoint Ron Morrison to the San Diego County Water Authority. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Natividad, Zarate, Parra, Inzunza. Nays: none. Absent: none. Abstain: Morrison. Item 17 was taken up next. Book 88/Page 3 1/17/2006 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NCMC (506-2-21) 17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.48 PERTAINING TO RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SALES AND SERVICE. " (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Dana Richardson, Paradise Valley Hospital, spoke in support of the Ordinance. James Marselino, South Bay Partnership, spoke in support. Judy Walsh Jackson, representing BUDI spoke in support. Ana Garcia, National City, spoke in support. Alma Graham, National City, spoke in support. Frank Lopez, National City, responded to questions. Patrick Shipley, California Restaurant Association, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. Auday Arabo, California Independent Grocers and Convenience Store Assoc., spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to refer the item back to staff and a Council Committee of members Ron Morrison and Frank Parra. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:37 p.m. All members were present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 through 12 (Resolution Nos. 2006-1 through 2006-9), Item No 13 (Temporary Use Permit) and Item Nos. 14 through 16 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, Items No. 8 and 11 be pulled and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NCMC (506-2-21) 3. 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: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 4 1/17/2006 PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26) 4. Resolution No. 2006-1: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TWO HANDICAP BLUE CURBS IN FRONT OF 2529 "D" AVENUE. (J. LERMA, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-39). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26) 5. Resolution No. 2006-2: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A "4 HOUR PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 33RD STREET IN FRONT OF 132 W. 33RD STREET. (R. WILSON, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-38). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-1) 6. Resolution No. 2006-3: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH SERGIO BARTOLINI FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS AT 1625 COOLIDGE AVENUE IN THE PARKWAY OF THE WESTERLY SIDE OF COOLIDGE AVENUE. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-22) LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (702-3-3) 7. Resolution No. 2006-4: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER THREE WITH CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL POOLS, INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED CONCRETE SLAB SECTIONS AROUND THE POOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,917 AS PART OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER. (POOL PROJECT IS PRIMARILY BEING FUNDED BY A STATE PARKS GRANT). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 5 1/17/2006 CONTRACT (C2006-2) 8. Resolution No. 2006-5: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANTS AND THE CITY FOR $442,846 TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE AND FOUNTAIN PLAZA PROMENADE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (This project is funded by a SANDAG Smart Growth Grant and the Community Development Commission). (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the item for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 9. Resolution No. 2006-6: APPROVING A 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) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (908-1-3) 10. Resolution No. 2006-7: DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON THE NATIONAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 1701 D AVENUE. (Applicant: NEXTEL Communications) (Case File No.: CUP-2005-16). (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2006 (414-1-21) 11. Resolution No. 2006-8: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THREE PROPERTIES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 1900 BLOCK OF PALM AVENUE INTO AN APPROXIMATELY 34,500 SQUARE FOOT LOT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR SEVEN SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP) AND VARIANCES FOR EXCEEDING DENSITY Book 88/Page 6 1 /17/2006 11. Resolution No. 2006-8: (continued) AND WALL HEIGHT LIMITS. (Applicant: Diaz Development) (Case File No. S-2005-6/PD-2005-4/Z-2005-77) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Jay Cleveland, requested the item be continued. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote GRANT ADMIN (206-4-2) 12. Resolution No. 2006-9: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROJECT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,200 TO REPLACE METAL PIPE AT 1432 EARLE DRIVE. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2006 (203-1-22) 13. SUBJECT: Christiansen Amusements Plaza Bonita Carnival. February 17, 2006 to February 26, 2006, at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, California, 91950. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-20) 14. Warrant Register #24 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $582,454.59. ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-20) 15. Warrant Register #25 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,911,109.62. ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-20) 16. Warrant Register #15 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1, 066, 851.18. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 7 1/17/2006 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NCMC (506-2-21) 17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.48 PERTAINING TO RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SALES AND SERVICE. " (POLICE) ACTION: Adopted earlier in meeting. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) 18. Continued 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: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke against the project. Chris Christensen, owner/applicant, spoke in favor and requested a continuance. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Nativadad, to approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit with findings for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006(403-21-1) 19. Continued Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for the proposed conversion of 36 apartment units (Le National) to condominiums at 1306 E. 18th Street. (S 2003-06/CUP2003-25) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke against the project. Mr. Scarlatti, representing the applicant, spoke in support. Book 88/Page 8 1/17/2006 19. Continued Public Hearing (continued) ACTION: Motion by Nativadad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit with Relocation Plan added and findings for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. NCMC (506-2-21) 20. Public Hearing — Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code reducing minimum public parking aisle width and parking stall depth requirements.(Applicant: Westfield Corporation, Inc.) (Case File No. A-2004-2) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Amendment to Title 18 of the Municipal Code. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Amendment to Title 18.Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT (406-2-4) 21. Public Hearing to solicit National City residents' views and opinions regarding the housing and community development needs of lower income residents. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Nativadad, seconded by Inzunza, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 22. Resolution No. 2006-10: AMENDING THE "RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER," AND ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY #800 ON THE USE OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER, KIMBALL SENIOR CENTER, AND CASA DE SALUD, AND RESCINDING Resolution No. 93-119. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution amending Rules and Regulations for the Use of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, adopt City Council policy #800 on use of the center and rescind Resolution 93-119. TESTIMONY: None. Book 88/Page 9 1 /17/2006 22. Resolution No. 2006-10: (continued) ACTION: Motion by Nativadad, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Resolution with a modification to the age requirement for serving alcohol. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006 (403-21-1) CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (908-1-3) 23. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on Sweetwater Union High School property at 2900 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File CUP-2005-12) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to set for Hearing and invite a School Board member. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2006 (414-1-21) 24. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a modification of a Planned Development Permit and finding of no significant environmental effect for the expansion of Plaza Bonita Shopping Center, including the addition of approximately 160,000 square feet of gross leaseable space. (Applicant: Westfield Corporation, Inc.) (Case File No. M4-PD-1997-4 / IS-2005-3) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, the Notice of decision be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (908-1-3) 25. Consider request of Cingular Wireless to amend the lease agreement for the lease of a portion of El Toyon Park for cellular antenna facilities. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Deny the Request. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, the request be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 10 1 /17/2006 BD OF PORT COMM REPORTS & HEARINGS ADMIN (701-3-1) 26. SUBJECT: Update on the Port - Verbal Report. (City Manager) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. ANNEXATION LAFCO (407-3-1) 27. SUBJECT: Report: Boundary Reorganization between City of National City and City of Chula Vista, directing staff to negotiate a pre -annexation agreement with the City of Chula Vista to realign the boundary between the two cities as the Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Negotiate a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Chula Vista to realign the boundary between the cities. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to negotiate a Pre -Annexation Agreement with the City of Chula Vista to realign the boundary between the cities. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2005-62) 28. SUBJECT: Presentation of preliminary feasibility study — consolidation of the Community Development Commission (CDC) with the administration of the City. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Consolidate the Community Development Commission under the direction and supervision of the City Manager. The Commission to become a department of the City. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, was neutral on the issue. Lee Harvey, spoke in opposition to the consolidation. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, the administration of the CDC immediately come under the direction and supervision of the City Manager who will assume the title of Executive Director and accept the consultants recommendation that the organization become a department within the City Manager's organizational structure and that the City Attorney and Assistant City Manager put together and bring back the required documents to effectuate all the necessary changes as soon as possible and follow-up on the consultants recommendations for the next steps. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Parra. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 11 1/17/2006 NC TRANSIT AUDIT (805-1-5) 29. National City Monthly Transit Report — January — 2006 (John P. Webster, Sr., General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: to file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed MAYOR ADMIN (102-14-2) 30. National City Progress Report — Alpha Project — November 1, 2005 — December 1, 2005. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: File the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed STAFF — None. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison reported that he has been elected as Vice President of the San Diego Division of the League of Cities. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). One Potential Case. 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 Inzunza, to qo into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor and Council retired into Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. and returned to the chamber at 10:21 p.m. All members were present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney, George Eiser, reported that there was no report for the Labor Negotiations Closed Session. Book 88/Page 12 1/17/2006 City Attorney Eiser reported that, in the matter of the Anticipated Litigation Closed Session: The City Council authorized the City Attorney to initiate litigation, and the action, the defendants, and other particulars will be disclosed upon inquiry once the litigation has been commenced, unless to do so would jeopardize the ability to effectuate service of process. OFF AGENDA ITEM MAYOR ADMIN — AGENDA ITEMS (102-14-2) City Attorney George Eiser requested that an item dealing with a City of San Diego Study on water reuse be brought on the agenda to allow the City Council to consider authorization of a letter of support. The issue was brought to his attention after publication of the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item on to the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Sending a letter of support was authorized without objection. There was no vote. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in memory of Martin Luther King Junior and Mr. Ed Bodge. The meeting was adjourned to an Adjourned City Council Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2006. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The Meeting closed at 10:22 p.m. The forgoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of / pril 4, 2006. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY General Fund Crisis 03 City of National City January 17, 2006 co c 0 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 -$10 The problem is critical in the General Fund General Fund crisis did not happen overnight and has been overlooked or overstated. Property Tax Allocation to General Fund is minimal — split between 18 entities (schools, county, etc.) Community Development 39.51 Cents Schools/Others 43.28 Cents ERAF National 10.52 Cents City 6.69 Ceni Sales Tax Distribution is consumed by others except 1 ¢ CURRENT SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION: Local Revenue Fund 0.5 ¢ State of California 5 Local Public Safety Fund 0.5 County Transportation Fund 0.25 Special SD Transportation Fund 0.5 City of National City 1 ¢ (CURRENT) Revenue Recognition Sales tax revenue stream is precarious Restaurants Arid Hotels 5.97% l Consumer Goods 21.37% Fuel And Service Stations 5...40% Food And Drugs 2.9% Business And Industry 4.79% Building And Construction 14,11% Autos And Trans 45 75% General Fund Vital for City Services • Police 54% • Fire 18% • Others 28% - Library - Community Services - Planning - Engineering - Building Safety - PW, HR, IT - Purchasing - City Council - City Treasurer - City Clerk - City Manager Cuts and Suffocation of Services Implemented • Community Services - Consolidated from 13 to 7 Neighborhood Councils - Eliminated Special Dances for Youth & Developmentally Disabled - Reduced Operating Hours & Part-time Staff at Kimball Senior Center - Changed Swimming Pool Operating Schedule from 9 months to 3 months • Engineering: - No Traffic Engineer • City Manager's Office - Discontinued printing and mailing quarterly City Newsletter • Public Works - Reduced electrical consumption -- (impacting ball field lighting, thermostat setting) - Reduced Irrigation at city parks (111 Acres) Implementation & Discussion ♦ Library Hours - -decrease to 4 days (1000 citizens utilize the library each day) - Library Board recommends being open Monday thru Thursday (Closed Friday - Sunday) Effective February 7, 2006 ♦ CDBG Clarification Implementation & Discussion • Fees - Audit of Golf Course is underway - Franchise Fees to Review - SDGE, Cox, EDCO - Fee Review (Maximus) - Business License Collection -Increased effort • Fair -Share - Non-residents pay their fair share for services Cost of Doing Business ♦Continues to increase in areas outside our control: - SDGE Utilities -Water -Gas and Oil -Health Care Cost ♦ Risk Management - Lawsuits -Insurance Costs Other Impacts ♦ PERS Rate Stabilization Plan - City paid $5.45 million to PERS in FY05-06 - New PERS plan will cost the City $700,000 less ♦ Revenue Lag - 3-5 Years - Costco - Plaza Bonita Expansion Educating the Community on General Fund Crisis • Public Discussion on Prop. B *City Council Meetings (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) • Neighborhood Councils •Community Groups • Employees • Media -Print & T.V. (Multicultural) Dispelling Certain Community Distortion of Proposition B ♦ Eminent Domain was not part of Prop B ♦ Reserves remain at $5.2 million and should be untapped ♦ Projects over the past 2 years were not paid by General Fund - Library construction - Fire Department construction - Education Village - Paradise Creek - National City Blvd. Median ♦ Workforce did not increase National City Projects Not Funded by General Fund ♦ Library Construction (Bond/State Grant) ♦ Fire Station Construction (Federal Loan/CDC) ♦ Education Center (Outside Agencies) ♦ Art Center (CDC) ♦ NC Blvd. Median (CDBG/CDC) ♦ Paradise Creek (Grant Funded) ♦ Ha Penny Inn (CDC Loan) Workforce vs. Workload ♦ National City Workforce DID NOT increase - 313 Employee THEN (2000) and 300 Employee NOW (2006) ♦ Workload increase - Number of cases THEN and Number of cases NOW ♦ 400% increase in workload in Building Safety ♦ Fire Dept. 22.8% increase in service calls Calls Personnel - 2000 4624 41 - 2004 5667 42 ♦ Negative impacts - External slowing of services - Internal employee flight Fiscal Y. 2000/2001 2001/2002 200212003 2003/2004 2CK14/2005 2C*5/2006 Employees EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT .CoNF FFA POA MEA TOTAL 14 14 10 14 14 12.83 21 21 24 A 9 9 40 9 40 8.5 40 81 84 82 83 OM A 310 300 148 14 136 134 143 133 139.5 Employees Since FY 2000/01, the City has reduced/frozen: 13 Full Time Employee Positions 27 Vacant Positions Workforce vs. Workload ♦ National City Workforce DID NOT increase - Number of Employee THEN and Number of Employee NOW (2000 to 2006) ♦ Workload increase - Number of cases THEN and Number of cases NOW ♦ 400% increase in workload in Building Safety ♦ Fire Dept. 22.8% increase in service calls Calls Personnel - 2000 4624 41 - 2004 5667 42 ♦ Negative impacts - External slowing of services - Internal employee flight Cuts have been made... most difficult cuts still ahead ... • Public Safety Review February 7 • Current Cuts • PD - 4% of $15 million Budget • Fire - 2% of $6.4 million Budget • Public Safety 72% of General Fund Next Steps Big Picture Projects ♦ Focus on revenue generating projects ♦ 52 acres with Port of San Diego ♦ Boundary Adjustment with City of Chula Vista ♦ Asset and Land inventory ♦CDC focus on retail Next Steps Public Safety Impact ♦ Review Public Safety Impact to meet General Fund Crisis Police Chief Presentation - Feb 7th Fire Chief Presentation - Feb 7th On -Going Cost Impacts ♦ Need for More Services due to growth (2' fastest growth rate in San Diego County) ♦ Cost of Doing Business is increasing (utilities, health care,...) ♦ 120 year old city (aging facilities) ♦ Cuts are not sufficient - $3 million (+1-) gap remaining ♦ Revenue Enhancement Required Conclusions ♦ City Council has articulated its Vision and Priorities ♦ Citizens expect Results and Performance • Have Happened across the board (10 goals and 5 priorities) Conclusions ♦ From: - Strategic Plans ( Police, Fire , Community services, Technology) - Facilities - library and fire station ( Award Winning) - Fiscal Responsibility ( Audit, compensation model) ♦ To: - Services Level Advances • Police Department - reduction in crime ♦ Fire Dept. service call increase 23% with same amount of staff ♦ Technology Advances ♦ Community Engagement (neighborhood council statistic, citizen & business surveys) ♦ Fiscal Clarity - transparent and consistent (open for the past 2 years) Recommendation ♦ National City Council - Vision and Goals for the City - Public Safety - Technology - Financial Clarity - Communication - Image Enhancement ♦ Cannot sustain current service level to the Community in General Fund ♦ City Manager forecast without consideration and passage of sales tax measure in June