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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
February 7, 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 lnzunza.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Dunn, Eiser, Gonzales,
Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Yeo,
Yeoman, Zapata.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gil Ungab, EM Medical, National City, spoke about the life saving
importance of prompt emergency medical response.
John Kirk, National City, presented an award to Vice Mayor Morrison for
his efforts on behalf of the Christmas in July Program.
Michael Burns, National City, expressed concerns about the contract
renewal for the management of the senior towers.
Montserrat Casanova, National City, spoke against cuts to the Police and
Fire departments and presented a piggy bank full of pennies to the Mayor.
Rita Heuss, National City, spoke in favor of the penny sales tax measure.
Wayne Suiter Matamonos, National City, spoke in favor of the sales tax.
Rita Andrews, National City, spoke against cuts to the Police department.
Penny Estrada, National City, spoke in favor to the sales tax.
Darryl Gorham, National City, spoke against the sales tax.
Dennis Leach, National City Police Officers Association, spoke in support
of the tax measure.
Robert Medina, National City Fire Fighters Association, spoke in support of
the tax measure.
PRESENTATIONS (102-10-1)
BUDGET FY 2006-2007 (206-1-22)
City Manager Chris Zapata reviewed the strategic planning efforts that
have taken place over the last couple of years to develop a Council Vision
and Goals, determine citizen needs, identify an existing structural financial
deficit and develop a financial plan. The failure of the sales tax measure in
November, 2005, resulted in immediate implementation of Administrative
Policies and Procedures to cut spending in all departments except public
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BUDGET FY 2006-2007 (continued)
safety. City Manager Zapata explained that since public safety constitutes
72% of the General Fund Budget, meaningful spending cuts are not
possible without impacting public safety. Tonight's presentations by the
Fire and Police Chiefs will address the proposed cuts in their departments
and their corresponding impacts on the citizens and community. See
Exhibit "A". Attached.
1 PRESENTATION: Subject: The Impacts of General Fund Budget
Crisis on the Fire Department — Fire Chief Rod Juniel.
Fire Chief Juniel gave a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the past
accomplishments and challenges addressed by the Fire Department,
the current situation, and the proposed cuts and resulting
consequences to the community and Fire Department. See Exhibit
"B". Attached.
2. PRESENTATION: Subject: The Impacts of General Fund Budget
Crisis on Police Department — Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales.
Police Chief Gonzales gave a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the
Police Departments proposed Five Year Goals, past and current
accomplishments, projects and programs; gave a workforce —
workload comparison, reviewed current and likely department
vacancies, current service reductions and the impact of pending
budget cuts on community and Police Department. See Exhibit "C".
Attached.
Item Numbers 21, 22 and 25 through 28 was taken up next.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-02-21)
21. An Ordinance of the City of National City imposing a transactions and
use tax to be administered by the State Board of Equalization. (City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance to include a ten-year sunset
clause, and a five-year review by an independent review committee.
TESTIMONY: Bob Emde, Chula Vista, spoke against the
sales tax increase.
Robert Hernandez, National City, spoke against cuts in fire
service or closing a fire station.
Jerremy Rodriguez, National City, spoke against closing any
fire stations and in favor of the tax measure.
Mayra Nunez, National City, representing the Lowriders
Community of San Diego, spoke in support of the Police
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Department, and the tax measure.
Arturo Jauregui, Lowrider Community member, spoke in
support of the tax measure.
William Phillips, Police Officers Association, spoke in favor of
the sales tax measure.
Luis Carbajal and Abraham Macias, National City, members of
the Police Explorers spoke in support of their program.
Guille Coronado, National City, expressed concerns about the
city's financial situation and proposed cuts to the police and
fire.
Katie Filzenger, National School District, expressed concerns
about the impact of the proposed cuts on students and their
relationship with police.
William Goulet, National City, spoke in opposition to the 1 %
sales tax.
Michelle Francis, National City, spoke in favor of the sales tax
proceeds going to police and fire and having a sunset clause.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
adopt the Ordinance with the addition of a 10 year sunset
clause and a five-year review by an independent review
committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
NCMC (506-02-21)
22. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City declaring
an emergency pursuant to Article XIII of the California Constitution
and ordering the submission of a measure to impose a transactions
and use tax (sales tax) in the amount of one percent (1 %) to the
qualified voters of the City at the Special Municipal Election to be held
on June 6, 2006. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to
adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
25. Resolution No. 2006-21: ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A
MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON JUNE 6, 2006, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AN
ORDINANCE IMPOSING A ONE CENT TRANSACTIONS AND
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25. Resolution No. 2006-21: (continued)
USE TAX (A SALES TAX) FOR CITY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution with the modification
contained in the handout.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt
the Resolution with modifications. Carried by unanimous vote.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
26. Resolution No. 2006-22: CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE VOTERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. (City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
27. Resolution No. 2006-23: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON JUNE 6, 2006 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF
THE ELECTIONS CODE. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
28. Resolution No. 2006-24: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATING
TO A MEASURE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A
ONE CENT TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (A SALES TAX) FOR
CITY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS, AND
REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES. (City Attorney)
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28. Resolution No. 2006-24: (continued)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
A recess was called at 8:47 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:53 p.m. All members were present.
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS AND COMMISSION ADMIN (101-1-1)
3. Interviews and Appointments: Ad Hoc Committee on Housing. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to appoint
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. Carried by unanimous vote.
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (101-14-1)
4. Appointment to Metropolitan Transit System. (City Council)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to
appoint Council Member Rosalie Zarate to the Metropolitan
Transit System Board and Council Member Frank Parra as
Alternate. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Inzunza,
Morrison, Natividad. Nays: none, Abstain: Parra, Zarate.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (Approval of the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 1, 2005 and the Adjourned
Meeting of December 13, 2005); Item No. 6 (NCMC); Item Nos. 7 through
15 (Resolution Nos. 2006-11 through 2006-19); Item No. 16 (Report); and
Item Nos. 18 and 19 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded
by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved excepting Item Numbers
10, 13, 14 and 17. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 1,
2005 and the adjourned meeting of December 13, 2005. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NCMC (506-2-20)
6. 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)
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ACTION: Approved. See above.
LABOR RELATIONS MEA MOU 2005 (605-4-7)
7. Resolution No. 2006-11: APPROVING THE PROPOSED 2005/2006
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION. (Human Resources Department)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
LABOR RELATIONS MEA MOU 2005 (605-4-7)
8. Resolution No. 2006-12: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TO IMPLEMENT A 4/10 WORK SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES OF
THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. (Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-3)
9. Resolution No. 2006-13: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT DESIGN
CONSULTANTS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,846 TO
PROVIDE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE AND FOUNTAIN
PLAZA PROMENADE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-4)
10. A Resolution No. 2006-14: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH
ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING INSPECTION
SERVICES IN THE "NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT OF $81,556 FOR
THE HIGHLAND AVENUE MEDIANS PHASE I, 8TH STREET TO
16TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution and request staff to
look into the possibility of curb cuts for parking.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Approved. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26)
11. Resolution No. 2006-15: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH TWO BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING SPACES IN
FRONT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1632 HARDING
AVENUE. (B. Aceves, TSC Item No. 2006-1) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26)
12. Resolution No. 2006-16: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH THREE-FOOT RED CURB "NO PARKING" ZONES
ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 937 E. 8TH STREET. (E. San Juan, TSC Item No. 2006-3)
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-20-2)
13. Resolution No. 2006-17: APPROVING A 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: Adopt and request staff prepare a report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-20-2)
14. Resolution No. 2006-18: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED
CONVERSION OF 36 APARTMENT UNITS (LE NATIONAL) TO
CONDOMINIUMS AT 1306 E. 18TH STREET. (Applicant: Westone
Management Consultants) (Case File No. S-2003-06/CUP-2003-25)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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BUDGET ADM (103-02-06)
15. Resolution No. 2006-19: CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM
THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET INTO THE 2005-2006
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
BUDGET FY 2005-2006 (206-1-21)
16. Cash and Investment Quarterly Reports for 3rd Quarter Ending
9/30/05 and 4th Quarter Ending 12/30/05. (Finance & City
Treasurer)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-20-2)
17. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for an approximately 4,000 square foot expansion of
Sweetwater Square Shopping Center to accommodate a new
Mervyn's at the southeast corner of Highland Avenue and 30th
Street. (Applicant: Michelle Alfieri of SSOE for Mervyn's) (Case File
No. CUP-2005-19) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: Michael McPhee, San Diego, responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTERS JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
18. WARRANT REGISTER # 27 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $820,601.61.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTERS JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
19. WARRANT REGISTER # 28 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,326,430.10.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
NCMC (506-2-21)
20. An Ordinance of the City Council amending Title 18 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)
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-2-21)
21. An Ordinance of the City of National City imposing a transactions
and use tax to be administered by the State Board of Equalization.
(City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
NCMC (506-2-21)
22. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City
declaring an emergency pursuant to Article XIII of the California
Constitution and ordering the submission of a measure to impose a
transactions and use tax (sales tax) in the amount of one percent
(1%) to the qualified voters of the City at the Special Municipal
Election to be held on June 6, 2006. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTE: Mayor Inzunza disclosed that his current residence is within 300
feet of the proposed Park Village Project and for that reason he would be
abstaining on the Items 23 and 24. Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at
9:16 p.m.
SUBDIVISION PARK VILLAGE CONDO PROJECT (415-25-1)
23. Public Hearing — Health and Safety Code Section 33433 report and
reuse analysis of the Park Village Project. (Community
Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Para, seconded by Zarate, to close the
hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstain:
Inzunza.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
SUBDIVISION PARK VILLAGE CONDO PROJECT (415-25-1)
24. Resolution No. 2006-20: APPROVING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 33433 REPORT AND REUSE ANALYSIS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARK VILLAGE PROJECT. (Community
Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
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24. Resolution No. 2006-20: (continued)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra
Morrison, Natividad, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstain: Inzunza.
Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 9:18 p.m.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
25. Resolution No. 2006-21: ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A
MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON JUNE 6, 2006, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AN
ORDINANCE IMPOSING A ONE CENT TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX (A SALES TAX) FOR CITY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
26. Resolution No. 2006-22: CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE VOTERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. (City
Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
27. Resolution No. 2006-23: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON JUNE 6, 2006 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF
THE ELECTIONS CODE. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
ELECTION JUNE 2006 (505-17-2)
28. Resolution No. 2006-24: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATING
TO A MEASURE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A
ONE CENT TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (A SALES TAX) FOR
CITY SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS, AND
REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICES. (City Attorney)
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28. Resolution No. 2006-24: (continued)
ACTION: Adopted earlier. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-4)
DEEDS AND EASEMENT (D2006-1)
29. Resolution No. 2006-25: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BALDOCK HOLDINGS, INC. FOR AN
UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE UNDERLYING THE CITY
OWNED ALLEY FOR A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
ON HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN 21ST AND 22ND STREETS.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
30. Resolution No. 2006-26: TO APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND 21sT
STREET. (S-2004-14, CUP-2004-23) (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE (101-34-1)
31. Resolution No. 2006-27: APPROVING THE OPERATING
PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS FOR THE NATIONAL CITY
COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION. (CPRC)
(Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Operating Procedures and
have the Committee consider the bylaws.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to
approve the Operating Procedures but not the Bylaws. The
consensus was that the CPRC should adopt their own Bylaws.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000- (406-2-9)
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32. Verbal Update on City/Community Development Commission
Integration. (City Manager)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
33. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Cornerstone Church of San
Diego Temporary Church Structure — 1920 Sweetwater Road, March
6, 2006 — September 6, 2006) (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit
TESTIMONY: An un-named church representative responded
to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to
approve with no waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote.
TAXI / PARATRANSIT PERMIT ADMIN (203-4-1)
34. Award of Paratransit Vehicle Permits and Medallions. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant Permits to West Coast Cab for 22
medallions and RJ Cab for 6 medallions.
TESTIMONY: Michael Anderson, appeared on behalf of West
Coast Cab.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to approve.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR ADMIN (AGENDA ITEMS) (102-14-2)
35. Alpha Project — National City Progress Report -- December 1, 2005
— January 2006. (Public Works)
ACTION: Filed.
STAFF
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Student Representative Michelle Reynoso volunteered Sweetwater High
School Students to paint Casa Salud.
Councilmember Natividad asked for a report on a disclosure ordinance for
lobbyists
Councilmember Parra asked for an update on the Campaign Limit
Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Library Board Member Zelva
Moeser and former Building Inspector Wade Russell.
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The Next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on February 15, 2005, at
6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 9:40 p.m.
11 CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 18,
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
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Public Safety
Presentation
February 2006
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Strategic Planning
• Developed Council Vision and Goals
• Worked to Understand Citizen Needs
through Survey
• Defined Structural Deficit
• Developed Financial Plan and Resource
Needs
Strategic Planning
Council Unanimously Placed Sales Tax on
Ballot — July 2005
Departments Prepared for November 8th
Results — Developed contingency plans
Administrative Policies and Procedures
Instituted November 9th = CUTS
• Position Freezes, Purchasing Scrutinized and
Travel Stopped
Strategic Planning
Service Reductions Continue —November
15th and December 20tn
. M & 0 cuts to all departments and
• Programmatic Cuts to all departments except
public safety
Public Meeting —input and ideas from the
public
Now we are here
Police and Fire constitute 72 % of the
General Fund Budget
Police
Fire Operations
Library
All Other Depts
Net GF Costs % . 20% Cuts Cuts so far Cuts to ao
17,508,967 52% 35071772 531,718 2,976,054
6,164,412 18% 1,234,987 125,458 111091529
1,194,858 4% 239,380 95,377 144,003
8,574,6.63. 26% 1,717,861 2,181,425 (.46.31.564)
33,442,900 100% 6,700,000 2,933,978 3,7.66,022
National City Fire Department
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2005 Accomplishments
o Fire Station #34 (Federal Loan/CDC)
o Replacement Fire Engine (CDBG)
o Technical Rescue Unit (OTS Grant)
o Advanced Airway Management (No Cost
to City)
2006 Accomplishments
o Fire Safety House - June (70% Federal
Grant/30% General Fund)
o Replacement Fire Engine - June (CDBG)
o Paramedics - July (No Cost to City)
Challenges
o Response Times
o Budget
o Freeways
o Growth
o Port
o High Rises
Saint Anthony's Church Fire
Current Situation
o (2) Fire Stations
• Station 34 at 343 E. 16th Street
o Battalion Chief
o Fire Engine 34
o Fire Truck 34
o Technical Rescue Unit 34
• Station 31 at 2333 Euclid Avenue
o Fire Engine 31
o AMR Ambulance 418
o (47) Personnel
• 39 Sworn Firefighters — Operations
• 3 Sworn Firefighters - Administration
• 5 Administrative Staff
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
TOTAL RESPONSES
2000 - 2005
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
2000: 12 calls per day; 2005: 17 calls per day
45
4
35
30
2
20
15
10
5
TOTAL FIREFIGHTERS
2000 - 2005
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
No increase in Firefighters since 2000
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
•
2005 RESPONSES PER SQUARE MILE
Bonita Coronado Chula Vista Imperial National City
Beach
120
100
80
60
40
20
•
2005 RESPONSES PER 1,000 POPULATION
Coronado Imperial Bonita Chula Vista National
Beach
City
Why is a 4 minute response time
important when cardiac arrest occurs?
Progression of Cardiac Arrest
Why is a 4 minute response time
important when fires occur?
July 2004 - Park View Apartments
January 2006 - Arson Fire: Laurel Lane Apartments
Progression of Fires
100
80
0
10
0
23 4 10 2 is4
4 Minute Response Time Boundary
Station 34 will have increased reseonses and may not be available to
respond to additionnitialeafitt i o n 31
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Consequences of Proposed Closure
o Increased patient pain and
suffering; loss of life
o Increased ISO rating results in
increased insurance rates by 5-10%
for homeowners and businesses
o Increasedproperty losses
Consequences of Proposed Closure
o Non-compliance with NFPA 1710:
. Requires 17 firefighters on fire ground
• Currently a maximum of 13 NCFD
firefighters will respond plus 4
firefighters from other fire departments
• Proposed closure a maximum 9 NCFD
firefighters will respond plus 8
firefighters from other fire departments
o Half of the responding firefighters
will be from other fire departments
Consequences of Proposed Closure
o Increased reliance on automatic aid
o Increased response times and workload
from Station 34
o Increased response times from other
fire departments: 15-20 minute
responses
o Increased dependence on other fire
departments that may not be available
for responses to National City
o Potential for other fire departments to
charge for responding to National City
Consequences of Proposed Closure
o 20% cut will result in closing Station 31
because 94% of the NCFD budget is personnel
costs
o Layoff of (3) Captains, (3) Engineers, (6)
Firefighters: $1.2 million
o Increased firefighter injuries due to inadequate
staffing
o Reduced productivity and morale may result in
increased turnover of firefighters; cost to
recruit, train, and equip (1) firefighter: $7,000
o Lost efficiency on fire ground due to recruit
firefighter inexperience - (3) years to fully train
a firefighter
Consequences of Proposed Closure
o Potential for no response east of
I-805 after a natural disaster such
as an earthquake
o Lost Revenue
• Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection
District Contract: $160,603 per year
• American Medical Response: $23,580
per year
"Closing Station 31 will
increase response times,
which is a recipe for disaster.
Our residents deserve better."
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Cuts to Police Services
2006
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Proposed Vision for National City
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National City Police Department
Five Year Goals
Community Safety Provide a sense of safety and well-being for our residents,
businesses and visitors, and the security of personal property.
Create Partnerships: To enhance the quality of life with the support of our youth,
volunteers, and neighbors. To create a collaborative relationship with public and
private entities.
Customer Service Department reorganized to improve our effectiveness and
efficiency in providing exceptional customer service.
Using Technology Enhance crime prevention, intervention, apprehension, and
suppression efforts.
On -Going Professional Development of Employees: A fair,
compassionate, and professional organization.
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• Visiting families of homicides victims
• Compliance checks of 290's registrants
• Reduce violent crime
• Homicide 55% reduction 2003-2005
• Rape 52% reduction 2003-2005
Youth Programs
• D.A.R.E.
•STAR/PAL
•Chiefs Youth Advisory Board
•Adopt -a -School / Literacy program
Ordinance obtained
• Registered sex offender ordinance
• Public Storage Facility ordinance
• Animal sales in public places ordinance
Grants
• Security cameras acquisition
• Traffic Safety
• Homeland Security training and drills/TLO/JTTF
and Department Operations Center/Emergency
Operations Center computers
Volunteer Programs
• Interpreters program
• Chiefs Advisory Committee
• Policy Review Committee
• VIP -Volunteers in Policing
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Organizational Effectiveness
■ Establish Operations Manuals
■ Conduct Audits and Inspections
■ Revise Department's Operating Procedures and Policies
■ Time savings model to be showcased by COPS Office
■ Reserve Officers (7) worked 3,237 hours = $100,347.00
contributions.
■ GET/NPT — Gang Injunction & Operation Safe Haven
■ Create a National City Police/Public Safety Foundation
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■ Spanish Language Program
■ Diversity Training (Tools for Tolerance)
■ Leadership Development:
■ West Point Leadership (LAPD)
■ FBI National Academy
■ FBI Executive Fellowship Program
■ Assignment/Rotation (2-4 years)
■ Team Building
•Develop a new Narcotics Team (pending)
•Create a Vice Unit (pending)
•Cold Crime Unit (pending)
•Crime Mapping (pending)
• Business Watch (pending)
• Restorative Justice (pending)
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
Workforce vs. Workload
• National City Police Department has increased by only Two
officers in six years.
• Workload increase
• Police Dept. increase in emergency and urgent calls for service
Emergency Calls Personnel
• 2000 7,346 85
• 2005 7,768 87
• 2006 (proposed cuts) 67
• Negative impacts
• External — reduction/slowing of police services and response time —
increase in crime.
• Internal - employee flight and low morale — burnout factor.
Police Personnel Vacancies Since November 2005
• Eight officer positions Frozen
• Five professional Staff (Property/Evidence, Traffic, Records, and Dispatcher
positions)
• Salary Savings: $ 1,050,000
• Additionally:
• Five officers on
long-term injury leave
• Five officers have
applied with other
departments
Current Services Reductions
• Officers are not working Regional Gang Task Force.
• Officers are not working Regional Auto Theft Task Force.
• Officers are not working Identity Theft or Financial
Crimes Task Force.
• Unable to staff a Vice Unit / Narcotic Unit.
• Reduced spending — office supplies and technology.
• Lack of officers working the streets.
Pending Budget Cuts in July 2006
■ Reduction of police officers (15) ($1.5 Million)
• Lay-off an additional Five police officers ($ 500,000)
• Total officer positions eliminated 20 (23%)
•Elimination of full-time professional staff (6)
($300,000)
•Lay-off all part-time Employees (13) ($168,233).
Total Personnel Laid -Off from Police Department:
39 (20 Police Officers and 19 Civilian employees)
Pending Budget Cuts in JuhT 2006
• Reduction of Booking Fees by 50% ($115, 000)
• Misdemeanor offenders will be released
out in the street.
• Total Savings from Lay-offs and Non -
Personnel cost reductions:
• $ 2,583,233
Proposed Program Cuts
• Elimination of Neighborhood Policing Team.
• Elimination of the Drug Court Officer.
• Elimination of officers assigned to the Gang
Knforcement Team.
• School Resource Officers.
• Pending reassignment to patrol duties
Impact on Police Services
• Officers will be not monitoring sex offenders nor
Drug Court offenders.
• Officer safety issues.
• Most emergency / urgent calls requires two officers.
• Lack of staffing will result in lack of service to the
community.
• Lack of officers leads to low morale / flight.
• Unable to address quality of life issues.
• Lack of officers will affect crime rates.
Impact on Customer Service
■ Traffic Division closed - by appointment.
■ Records Division will also by appointment only.
Impact on Community
■ Community requests for records will be delayed.
Impact on Community Services
• Longer response time to calls for
service.
• 6 mins to 8-10 mins; and
over 2 hours.
• Lack of community interaction.
• Records Division open only one -
day a week.
• Traffic Division only open one
hour in the am / pm.
• Unable to have officers at the
schools.
Impact on Community Services
■ Homeless and Graffiti issues.
■ Unable to respond to
narcotics and gang complaints.
■ Low rider community —
unable to support intervention
or prevention efforts.
■ Unable to participate in
community events
Impact on Youth Services
■ Youth programs:
■ STAR/PAL (Community
Services),
■ Explorer POST (Police),
■ D.A.R.E (SCHOOLS)
■ Literacy program (Library),
■ Adopt -a -School Program
■ Chiefs Youth Advisory Board
■ Gangs, Gun, and Graffiti.
Number of Calls for Service
1200
1000
800
600
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2000
2001
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Emergency Calls
2002
2003
2004
2005
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Homicide Statistics
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Rape Statistics
5 Year Trend
2002
2003
2004
2005
Number of Robberies & Aggr. Assaults
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
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2001
City of National City
Robbery & Aggravated Assault Statistics
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2002
2003
2004
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Burglary & Auto Theft Statistics
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2002
2003
2004
2005
What this means to residents and businesses:
• Elimination of specialized units will hinder
proactive enforcement and community policing
efforts.
• Police/Community interaction will decrease.
• U.S. Government grants may have to be repaid
What this means to residents and businesses:
• An increase in police response times.
• An increase in Juvenile delinquency.
• An increase in calls for service.
• An increase in the crime rate.
Recommendations
• Secure ongoing funding for public safety and
neighborhood services.
• Continue support of the Department's Strategic
Plan and Goals for a safer National City.
• Continue Community involvement to ensure
quality public safety services.