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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
April 4, 2006
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Community Development
Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by
Mayor / Chairman Nick Inzunza.
ROLL CALL
Council / Commission Members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra,
Zarate.
Administrative officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel,
Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representatives Michelle
Luna Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Darryl Gorham, National City, proposed consideration be given to a commercial
use for the National City Municipal Golf Course site.
Janice Martinelli, National City, invited the Council to a Historical Society event at
Granger Hall.
Toni Roma, National City, apologized for the mix-up on the invitation to the
opening event for the Little League season and invited the Council to Family
Appreciation Day on May 6, 2006.
Item 19 was taken up next.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (406-2-9)
19. Resolution No. 2006-67: AUTHORIZING UNIDEV, LLC TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR 4 PERCENT AND 9 PERCENT LOW INCOME TAX
CREDITS FOR THE PROPOSED SENIOR VILLAGE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $189,000 FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LOW INCOME SET
ASIDE FUND TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENT
ADDITIONAL PREDEVELOPMENT WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. (Community Development Commission)
RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (406-2-9)
19. Resolution No. 2006-67: (continued)
TESTIMONY: Nora McMains, National City, spoke in opposition.
Georga Gurano, National City, spoke in opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to deny the
Resolution and a Request for Proposal be sent out. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Nayes: Inzunza. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
1. Interviews and Appointments: Various Boards and Commissions (City
Clerk).
RECOMENDATION: Interview and appoint.
TESTIMONY: James Brewer appeared for an interview.
ACTION: Actions were taken on individual appointments to various
Boards and Committees. See below.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMIN (101-3-1)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to appoint Brian
Clapper to the Library Board. Carried by Unanimous vote.
STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-1)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to appoint James
Brewer to the Street Tree Committee. Carried by Unanimous vote.
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD ADMIN (101-11-1)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to appoint
Robert Andrade to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Carried by
Unanimous vote.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-4-1)
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison to appoint
Arlito Reclosado to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by
unanimous vote.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV COMM. ADMIN (101-12-1)
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to appoint
Jeannette Bochniak to the Housing and Community Development
Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Several speakers from Keystone Trailer Park requested use of a city owned
parcel for use by children. Staff was asked to report back to the Council on the
issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (Approval of the
Minutes), Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 through 6 (Resolution No. 2006-61
through 2006-63), Item No. 7 (Warrant), Item Nos. 8 and 9 (Temporary Use
Permits). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, Item Nos. 5, 8, and 9 be
pulled and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January
17, 2006 (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-18)
4. Resolution No. 2006-61: AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO
AWARD THE PURCHASE OF 22 SOLAR ALLEY LIGHTS TO EAGLE -1
MFG U.S.A. USING $114,000 IN STATE GRANT FUNDS. (Building &
Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADMIN 2006 (415-1-2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006(403-21-1)
5. Resolution No. 2006-62: DENYING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED
CONVERSION OF THE VAN LINN APARTMENTS (48 RENTAL UNITS)
TO CONDOMINIUMS AT 1905 — 1925.J AVENUE AND 1904-1934 K
AVENUE. (Applicant Westone Management Consultants) (Case File
No. S-2003-7/CUP-2003-26) (Planning).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Joseph Scarlatti, representing the applicant, spoke
against the Resolution and requested a new hearing in
approximately 45 days.
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5. Resolution No. 2006-62: (continued)
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve a
new hearing in approximately 45 days and the applicant pay the
costs. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza,
Morrison, Zarate. Nays: Natividad, Parra. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
CONTRACT (C2005-68)
6. Resolution No. 2006-63: ALLOCATING $73,765 FROM THE NON -
DEPARTMENTAL PROVISION FOR CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT
NUMBER 001-409-710 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 196-409-500-598-1156;
AND APPROVING A CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH RORE
ENVIRONMENTAL IN THE SAME AMOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK
REQUIRED BY SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE FOUR
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS
YARD. (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
7. Warrant Register #36 (Finance).
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,418,403.30.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
8. Temporary Use Permit -St. Anthony of Padua Festival, June 10-11, 2006
from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily at 1816 Harding Avenue with no waiver
of fees. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary use Permit with
recommended conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: An unnamed church representative responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, Seconded by Morrison, to approve
the Temporary Use Permit with recommended conditions. Carried
by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
9. Temporary Use Permit- Vehicle storage at the National City Train Depot
on Bay Marina Drive and Harrison Avenue, from April 4, 2006 to February
1, 2007 with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit.
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Temporary Use Permit: - Vehicle storage: (continued).
TESTIMONY: Jim Price, President of San Diego Electric Railroad
Association, spoke in favor of the application.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate to approve the
Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote.
Items 17 and 18 were taken up next.
CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2)
17. Public Hearing- Conduct Public Hearing for property lease with Mossy
Nissan Incorporated to use the southern portion of the National City Train
Depot site (922 West 23rd Street) for vehicle storage as a short-term
interim use, prior to opening of the Marina Gateway Hotel. (Community
Development Commission).
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: The hearing was closed. There was no vote.
CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2)
18. Resolution 2006-66: CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE WITH MOSSY
NISSAN INCORPORATED TO USE THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF
THE NATIONAL CITY DEPOT SITE (922 WEST 23rd STREET) FOR
VEHICLE STORAGE AS A SHORT-TERM INTERIM USE, PRIOR TO
OPENING OF THE MARINA GATEWAY HOTEL AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE LEASE. (Community Development
Commission).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
NCMC (506-2-21)
10. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING SECTION 13.08.20 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES"
RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
CONTRACT (C2006-19)
11. Resolution No. 2006-64: AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO
AWARD THE PUCHASE OF A STEEL BUILDING FOR THE
CHRISTMAS IN JULY WAREHOUSE TO EMPIRE STEEL BUILDINGS
USING $100,000 IN STATE GRANT FUNDS. (Building &Safety)
RECOMENDATION: Award the purchase to Empire Steel Buildings.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to award the
purchase to Empire Steel buildings and authorize the Purchasing
agent to issue the purchase order. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2006 (414-1-21)
12. SUBJECT: Review of proposed 480 square foot bedroom addition for
substantial conformance with the requirements established by the Planned
Development Permit for a second residential unit on a 10,500 square foot
property at 1937 Lanoitan Avenue. (Applicant: Felipe Ruelas) (Planning)
RECOMENDATION: Deny the plans.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to deny the
plans. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 7:40 p.m.
PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26)
13. SUBJECT: An appeal to the City Council for handicap blue curb at 1720
Harding Avenue. (B Juarez TSC Item No. 2006-5) (Engineering)
RECOMENDATION: Deny the application.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to deny the
application. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Parra, Zarate. Nayes: Natividad. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None.
Motion by Natividad to approve the appeal. The motion died for
lack of a second.
Mayor Inzunza returned to the chamber at 7:45 p.m.
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NCMC (506-2-21)
14. SUBJECT: Report: Staff Report on the Ordinances regulating and
terminating nonconforming uses. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Begin the process for amendment of the Municipal
code.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to begin
process for amendment of the Municipal Code. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Community Development Commission
Member Morrison left the Chamber at 7:47 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (201-2-20
15. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission
for the period of 3/08/06 through 3/21/06 in the amount of $361,781.
(Community Development/Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the expenditures.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to ratify the
expenditures. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes Inzunza,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Abstain:
None.
CONTRACT (C2006-20)
16. Resolution 2006-65: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH FALKENBERG/GILLIAM &
ASSOCIATES TO REINSTATE THE AGREEMENT AND EXTEND FOR
SIX MONTHS THE MANAGEMENT OF KIMBALL TOWER AND THE
MANAGEMENT OF MORGAN TOWER. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Morrison. Abstain:
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2)
17. Public Hearing - Conduct Public Hearing for property lease with Mossy
Nissan Incorporated to use the southern portion of the National City Train
Depot site (922 West 23rd Street) for vehicle storage as a short-term
interim use, prior to opening of the Marina Gateway Hotel. (Community
Development Commission)
ACTION: Taken up earlier. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOULTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
18. Resolution 2006-67: CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE WITH MOSSY
NISSAN INCORPORATED TO USE THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF
THE NATIONAL CITY DEPOT SITE (922 WEST 23rd STREET) FOR
VEHICLE STORAGE AS A SHORT-TERM INTERIM USE, PRIOR TO
OPENING OF THE MARINA GATEWAY HOTEL AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE LEASE. (Community Development
Commission)
ACTION: Adopted earlier in the meeting. See above.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000 - 2006 (406-2-9)
19. Resolution No. 2006-67: AUTHORIZING UNIDEV, LLC TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR 4 PERCENT AND 9 PERCENT LOW INCOME TAX
CREDITS FOR THE PROPOSED SENIOR VILLAGE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $189,000 FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LOW INCOME SET
ASIDE FUND TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENT
ADDITIONAL PREDEVELOPMENT WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. (Community Development Commission)
ACTION: Denied earlier in the meeting. See above.
Member Morrison returned to the Chamber at 7:50 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (406-2-9)
20. SUBJECT: Report: Owner Participation Process- Development proposals
for the block bounded by National City Boulevard to the west, 1 1th Street
to the north, 12th Street to the south, and the alley to the east. Subject
Property: 1105, 1121, 1123, 1145 National City Boulevard. (APN 556-554-
18, 556-554-19, 556-554-20, 556-554-21). Applicants/Owner Participants:
Constellation Property Group (Revolution R1) — Tiger Trust (Project "A")
(Community Development Commission)
RECOMENDATION: Terminate the Owner Participation Process.
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20. SUBJECT: Report: Owner Participation Process (continued)
TESTIMONY: Howard Blackson, repreenting Tiger Trust, made a
presentation on their proposed project.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to terminate
the Owner Participation Process. Carried by unanimous vote.
STAFF
City Engineer Stephen Kirkpatrick provided updates on the $2.4 million dollar
Sewer Project, the $3.4 million dollar Street Resurfacing project and the $4
million dollar National City Blvd., project.
Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales announced the death of Olivia Castellanos, a long
time Police Department volunteer, former employee and resident.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (102-14-2)
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN INITIATIVES (102-4-1)
21. Request that Council take a position on immigration legislation. (Mayor)
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to send a
message to Federal Legislators urging that citizens not be
criminalized for aiding those in the country illegally and requesting
the United States Senate approve the pending Immigration Bill.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Natividad,
Parra, Zarate. Nayes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Morrison.
Student representatives thanked the Council and suggested that
efforts be made to educate students on the issue.
Councilmember Natividad thanked staff for their involvement with students.
Councilmember Zarate reported that Ray Duke, a former police officer, died.
The Mayor and City Council retired into Closed Session at 8:27 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54959.9 (c) (One Potential Case)
Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation- Government Code Section
54956.9(a)
PG&T, Inc. v City of National City, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS
24076
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The Mayor and Council returned to the Chamber at 8:47 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council,
on April 11, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Building.
The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community
Development Commission Meeting, to be held Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Olivia Castellanos.
The meeting closed at 8:47 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006.
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