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Home My WebLink About2006 05-02 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 81 May 2, 2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 2, 2006 The. Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 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 Representative Yessenia Jurado. PUBLIC ORAL Darryl Gorham, National City, announced that he has changed his position and now supports passage of Proposition 'D', the sales tax measure. Julie Espinoza, First National Bank, praised the work done by National City Police Officer Gaddis Woolsey. Robert Dominguez, National City Apostolic Church, extended an invitation to a Day of Prayer to be held on May 4, 2006, at the church. Carla Ramirez, National City, requested that the library be open so she can do her homework. Andre Llanos, National City, spoke in support of retaining police services. Arturo Coronado, National City, spoke in support of more fire and police. Montserrat Casanova, National City, spoke in support of the police and fire and the one -cent sales tax increase. Book 88/Page 82 May 2, 2006 PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. Employee Service Recognition and Proclamation proclaiming Monday, May 15, 2006 as "James A. Dredge Day" -25 years - James A. Dredge, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 2. Recognition- Dr. George Cameron as "Superintendent of the Year" for the San Diego/Imperial County School Districts. DONATIONS RECEIVED (209-1-4) 3. Presentation of a check for $27,556 to the City Council from the SDG&E Savings by Design Program for implementing energy efficiency strategies in the design of the National City Library. DONATIONS RECEIVED (209-1-4) 4. Presentation of a check for $15,703 to the City Council from the Regional Solid Waste Authority for one-half year of the RSWA contract membership benefit for National City. PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1) 5. Proclaiming Wednesday, May 10, 2006 as: "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY". Item No. 30 was taken up next. Mayor / Chairman Inzunza disclosed that he rents a home within 500 feet of the proposed project and would, therefore, recuse himself from consideration of Item No. 30. Mayor Inzunza left the chamber at 6:14 p.m. Vice Mayor Morrison took control of the meeting. REDEV NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10) 30. Resolution No. 2006-84: APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF OWNER PARTICIPATION LETTERS RELATED TO THE GREEN VILLAGE PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPEMENT PROJECT ON FOUR AND ONE-HALF BLOCKS BOUNDED BY INTERSTATE 5, PLAZA BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD AND 8TH STREET. (Community Development) Book 88/Page 83 May 2, 2006 REDEV NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10) 30. Resolution No. 2006-84: (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: CDC Staff and representatives of the Green Village Project provided a history, overview and description of the project, outlined its objectives and benefits, introduced the development team and responded to questions. Michael Lavar appeared on behalf of the Beauchamp family and spoke in support of the project. Jim Beauchamp, National City, spoke in support of the project. Tony LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition, said that there were a number of issues that need to be watched. Ted Godshalk, National City, expressed concern about the height of the project. Allan Ziman, Sid's Carpet Barn, indicated he was neutral on the project but concerned about its effect on business that are displaced. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 6:53 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 6 (Approval of the Minutes); Item No. 7 (NCMC), Item Nos. 8-11 (Resolutions 2006-77 through 2006-80), Item Nos. 12 — 14 (Warrant Registers). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Consent Calendar. The Mayor requested that the vote reflect his abstention on Item No. 6. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 6. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission meeting of March 7, 2006. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved with Mayor Inzunza abstaining. See Above. Book 88/Page 84 May 2, 2006 NCMC (506-2-20) 7. Approval of a motion to waive the reading 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. PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26) 8. Resolution No. 2006-77: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH RED "NO PARKING" ZONES ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 1908 E 17TH STREET. (A. Martinez, TSC Item No. 2006-8) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26) 9. Resolution No. 2006-78: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH "30 MINUTE PARKING" ZONES IN FRONT OF 1900 WILSON AVENUE. (S. Gold, TSC Item No. 2006-7) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET LIGHT ADMIN (903-9-2) NNNNN 10. Resolution No. 2006-79: DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS ON 3000, 3100 AND 3200 BLOCKS OF HOOVER AVENUE. (Public Works/Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ADMIN (302-1-4) NNNNN 11. Resolution No. 2006-80: AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND FOR $100,000.00 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF THREE FULLY OUTFITTED POLICE INTERCEPTORS. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 12. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $196,161.21 ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 88/Page 85 May 2, 2006 WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 13. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,169,164.34. ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 14. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $145,853.77 ACTION: Approved. See above. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (NCMC) 506-2-21 15. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SUBSECTION #1 OF ORDINANCE #1673, AND SUBSECTION 2.43.040 (B) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (Purchasing) RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) 16. Public Hearing -Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales for off -site consumption at an existing gas station in Sweetwater Square Shopping Center at 3009 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Saad Pattah) (Case File CUP-2005-6) (Planning) RECOMENDATION: Approve the application for Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Guille Coronado, National City, suggested some modifications to the conditions and spoke in opposition. Dan Mannix, San Diego, architect for the development, responded to questions. Andy Sliuman, El Cajon, appeared on behalf of the applicant, and responded to questions. Edward Barbat, San Diego, representing the applicant, spoke in support. Book 88/Page 86 May 2, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) 16. Public Hearing — Appeal of Planning Commission denial (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to close the hearing and approve the Application for Conditional Use Permit with all findings and the added conditions that the hours permitted for sale be changed to be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the display case be locked at 10 p.m., and there be no floor sales. A substitute motion to end sales at 11 p.m., and include all other provisions of the original motion was made by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, and withdrawn without a vote being taken. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. SPECIFIC PLAN - DOWNTOWN (417-1-9) 17. Public Hearing — Amendment to the National City Downtown Specific Plan to include properties at the southeast corner of 11th Street and "A" Avenue in Development Zone 5B. (Applicant: Constellation Property Group, LP) (Case File No. SP-2006-2) (Community Development Commission) RECOMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to close the Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2006 (406-1-21) 18. Public Hearing on the 2006-07 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Programs. (City Manager) RECOMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to close the Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 87 May 2, 2006 NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9) 19. Resolution No. 2006-81: AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 11TH AND A AVENUE IN DEVELOPMENT ZONE 5B. (Applicant: Constellation Property Group, LP) (Case File NO. SP-2006-2) (Community Development Commission) RECOMENDATION: Approve the Specific Plan Amendment. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2006 (406-1-21) 20. Resolution No. 2006-82: APPROVING THE 2006-07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAMS. (City Manager) RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (WIRELESS COMM.) (908-1-3) 21. Resolution No. 2006-83: DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A WIRELESS CONNUNICATIONS FACILITY ON SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 2900 HIGHLAND AVENUE. (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File No. CUP-2005-12) (Planning) RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Shelly Kilbourn, representing Cingular Wireless spoke against the Resolution and requested that, if approved, it be without prejudice. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution without prejudice. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 88 May 2, 2006 NEW BUSINESS BUDGET FY 2005-2006 (206-1-21) 22. City Budget Deliberations. Discussion of revenue projections and proposed budget cuts to balance budget. (City Manager) RECOMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata and Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs recapped the City's past, present and projected budget situation and the steps taken and planned to deal with the outcome of the sales tax election. (See Exhibit 'A' attached) Dennis Leach, Police Officers Association (POA) President, emphasized the dire consequences that will result from failure of the sales tax measure. Dukie Valderrama, National City, encouraged the City Council to set an example by agreeing to take a wage cut if the sales tax measure is not approved. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, the City Council pay to be reduced by 30% if Proposition D fails. Approved by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 23. Temporary Use Permit — Inflatable World at Westfield Plaza from May 13, 2006 to September 3, 2006, with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) RECOMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit. TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Temporary Use Permit with the added conditions that the permit can be pulled if there are problems and a progress report be made on July 20th. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 24. Temporary Use Permit- First 5 Kids Expo on July 22, 2006 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kimball Park with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) RECOMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by lnzunza, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 89 May 2, 2006 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) 25. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a 1,350 square foot mini -market and zone variance for Tess than required parking at an existing gas station in Sweetwater Square Shopping Center at 3009 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Saad Pattah) (Case File CUP-2005-6) (Planning) RECOMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, the Notice of Decision be filed with the understanding that all findings and conditions of approval adopted during the Public Hearing (see Item No. 16, above) are part of the Conditional Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR ADMIN (AGENDA ITEMS) (102-14-2) 26. Alpha Project Progress Report- February 2006- March 2006. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: File. ACTION: Report was filed. Discussion about problems at Coziens Market & Recycling Center. SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1) 27. Correspondence from Mr. Willard Cheng (Planning) CUP-2005-6) (Planning) RECOMENDATION: Deny the request to initiate a Specific Plan change. TESTIMONY: Mr. Willard Cheng spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison to file. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: none. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 28 (Ratification of Expenditures); Item No. 29 (Status Report). ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 90 May 2, 2006 WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 28. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission for the period of 4/5/2006 — 4/20/2006 of $206,634 (Community Development Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 29. Status Report — The Community Development Commission (CDC) contracted with Cornerstone Building Group to perform a health and safety code analysis of the Playhouse on the Plaza building, which was completed on February 22, 2006. ACTION: Accepted. See above. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTION REDEV NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10) 30. Resolution No. 2006-84: APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF OWNER PARTICIPATION LETTERS RELATED TO THE GREEN VILLAGE PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPEMENT PROJECT ON FOUR AND ONE-HALF BLOCKS BOUNDED BY INTERSTATE 5, PLAZA BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD AND 8T" STREET. (Community Development) ACTION: Adopted earlier. See Above. NEW BUSINESS STAFF City Manager Zapata reported that the citywide paving project is underway. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Member Natividad requested some attention be given to the activities taking place at the hotel across from the library and asked for information on the cost of lighting the Kimball Park basketball court lights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Vice Mayor Morrison reported on the action taken by LAFCO regarding a Home Depot store in El Cajon. Book 88/Page 91 May 2, 2006 CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Alfredo Lopez, Ryan Hyland, Don Condon, Walter Amedee. Employee Organization: Firefighter's Association. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Members retired into Closed Session at 9:19 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2006 Mayor / Chariman 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. Budget Deliberations City of National City May 2, 2006 «t/„ .I8IHX3 Financial Audit Financial Audit for City and the CDC are Up to Date The Problem is Critical in the General Fund General Fund Deficit • FY 04/05 — Deficit Projected @ $4.0 million • FY 05/06 —Deficit Projected @ $6.7 million • FY 06/07 —Deficit Projected @ $5.9 million* * Fluid Number Budget Sequence of Events • Adopted 2004 General Fund Budget with a projected $4,000,000 gap between revenue and expenses • Council retreat in 2005 — Fiscal Sustainability priority • Adopted 2005 General Fund Budget with projected $6.7 million gap between revenue and expenses • November 8th Klection to close structural General Fund deficit with penny sales tax Budget Sequence of Events ■ Public Workshops & Meetings (Dec, Jan, Feb) led to June 6 Ballot Measure • June 6th I -election - Sales Tax Measure with a 10 Year Sunset ■ $3.1 million projected savings for FY05-06 General Fund History Audited General Fund Expenses/Revenues 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 Revenues Expenses What Have We Done? Administrative actions taken on November 9th: • CARE Committee — kmployee Driven • 33 General Fund positions frozen in 13 departments, including Police and Fire Dept. ($1,500,000 saving projected on June 30, 2006) • Contingency Plan Implemented - Department cuts to maintenance and operations ($984,000 projected savings) • Approached Labor on problem solving efforts (e.g. mandatory work furloughs vs. reductions in pay) What Have We Done? Administrative Actions taken on November 9th: ■ Position Review Committee created. Overseen by Asst. City Manager ■ Purchase Review Committee Created — additional saving generated ■ Manager's Office increased oversight of all overtime, vehicle usage and travel ■ Review of business mix (Diversify from autos and lumber) What Have We Done? Recommendations Implemented by Council: ■ Suspended all General Fund Capital Improvement Projects ($3,500,000) - One time money • F liminated Fee Waivers/Community contributions ($100,000) • Reduced Library operation from 6 days to 4 days a week • Reduced Swimming Pool operation from 9 to 3 months a year What Have We Done? Recommendations Implemented by Council: ■ Merged Neighborhood Councils — from 13 to 7 • Reduced Park hours and lighting ■ Delayed use of Art Center and Playhouse on Plaza Risks: ■ Not having a vehicle replacement program will catch up with us very quickly • Fleet is aging • Majority of our buildings need refurbishment — without significant maintenance they will continue to erode; • Casa de Salud, El Toyon Recreation Center, City Hall, Public Works/Purchasing Facility, old Library (facilities over 40 years old) • Reducing Technology Replacement Fund — • Inability to replace aging equipment results in inefficient and ineffective operation • Affect our ability to serve our citizen and customers • Computers in the City are beyond standard replacement schedule Risks: • Potential Lawsuits • Cost of utilities continues to increase: • Gas • Electric • Gasoline and Diesel ■ Healthcare Cost • Employee Flight Workforce vs. Workload ■ National City Workforce DID NOT increase • 313 Employees THEN (2000) and 284 Employees 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 4,624 41 • 2005 6,236 42 • Negative impacts • External slowing of services • Internal employee flight Status Update ■ Begin next Fiscal Year (FY06-07) with $5.7 million in General Fund Reserve $7,000,000.00 $6, 000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 - $2,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 1994 1998 Reserve Balance 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 III Audited Preliminary Projected Budget Status FY 06/07 Still out of balance by 9M projected for FY 06/07 Budget Status FY 06/07 ■ Still out of balance by projected for FY 06/07 ■ No budget increase for anything ■ No pay increases ■ No F JRAF — State Take Away ■ Decrease in Pension Charges ■ Modest Revenue Increase General Fund Revenue • Budgeted for FY 05/06 as • Projection for June 30, 2006 • Projection for FY 06/07 $30,030,972 $29,676,162 $31,100,752 Budget Preparation We are preparing two budgets for Council at this time. • Track 1 - 1% Sales Tax Passes • Tax goes into effect October 2006 • Revenue begin to flow in November 2006 • 5 months shortfall that will need to be balanced • Roll over FY 05/06 Budget • Come back to Council mid -year with changes • Track 2 - 1% Sales Tax Does Not Pass • Each Department was asked to bring forward 20% cuts