HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 05-16 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 92
May 16, 2006
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
May 16, 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
Members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Juniel,
Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Rodriguez, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Yeomans, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representatives Michelle
Luna Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Several young people displayed signs and posters and spoke in support of
Proposition 'D'.
Irma Hernandez, National City, expressed thanks and appreciation for the Cinco
de Mayo event held at Kimball Park.
Irma Coronado, National City, thanked the Council and staff for the Cinco de
Mayo event.
Louise Martin, National City, expressed support for Proposition 'D'.
Tom Paradowski, Bonita, representing the South Bay Aquatics Club, spoke about
the beautiful renovation of Las Palmas Pool and the need to have it open for use
during the months of June, July and August.
Vanessa Rodriguez, National City, representing the Sweetwater High Swim
Team, spoke about the need for the municipal pool.
Mike Clowers, National City, representing South Bay Aquatics, spoke in support
of the pool.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
Daniel Payton, National City, representing South Bay Aquatics, spoke in support
of the pool being open during June, July and August.
Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke about the graffiti problem along Euclid
Avenue.
Item Numbers 8 and 28 were taken up next.
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
YOUTH COMMISSIONER OF NATIONAL CITY ADMIN (101-23-1)
8. Introducing new student City Council representatives and recognition of
current student representatives. (Student Council Members/Council)
TESTIMONY: Mr. John Cherry, Sweetwater High School ASB
Principle, recognized out -going student representatives Michele
Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado for a job well done. Mr. Cherry also
introduced the new student representatives for the coming year,
Rosanita Hernandez and Maria Botasium.
ACTION: John Webster from the National City Chamber
Foundation presented the out -going student representatives with
new laptop computers for college, courtesy of an anonymous
National City Business Owner.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
28. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater High Graduation, June 14, 2006,
request to use the City's bleachers. (Building & Safety)
RECOMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve
staff's recommendation. Carried by Unanimous vote.
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION ADMIN (102-12-1)
1. Recognizing and congratulating students from the National School District
for their participation in the "I'm Proud to Live in National City because..."
essay contest. (City Council)
TESTIMONY: Cindy Gompers Graves, from the South County
Economic Development Committee, introduced the contest winners
who were presented with certificates by the Mayor and Council.
Dukie Valderrama, National City, complimented the winners and
the 500 contest participants.
Book 88/Page 94
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Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 6:55 p.m.
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
2. Employee of the Month Program — Teresa Mendoza, Accountant
Finance Department was recognized as Employee of the Month of
May.
Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 7:06 p.m.
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
3. Employee of the Month Program (April) — Tim Giedd, Police Dispatcher —
Police Department was recognized as Employee of the Month of April.
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-12-1)
4. Recognition of the City of National City's participation in the Baker to Las
Vegas Run. (Chief Gonzales)
TESTIMONY: Police Chief Gonzales recognized team co -captains
Officers Dan Nagel and Mike Harlin who were among those who
represented the Police Department in the 120 mile run from Baker,
California to Las Vegas, Nevada.
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
5. Recognizing Police Sergeant David Espiritu for being accepted to the FBI
Fellowship Program. Those selected for the program, after a nation-wide
search, receive six months of specialized training paid for by the FBI.
(Chief Gonzales)
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
6. Recognition of Lt. Ray Allen for his 25 Years of Service to the Police
Department. (Chief Gonzales)
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
7. Proclaiming the week of May 21 - 27, 2006 as: "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
ACTION: Accepted by Public Works Director Roberto Saucedo on
behalf of the Public Works staff. City Manager Zapata presented
Mr. Saucedo with 10 rounds of golf to enjoy after his pending
retirement from the city.
Book 88/Page 95
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INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
YOUTH COMMISSIONER OF NATIONAL CITY ADMIN (101-23-1)
8. Introducing new student city council representatives and recognition of
current student representatives. Taken up earlier. See above.
COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1)
9. Boards & Commissions: Community and Police Relations Resolutions
Commission (CPRC) — Appointment. (Community Services City Staff for
the CPRC)
ACTION: Trailed and added to end of Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 10 (Approval of the Minutes), Item Nos. 11 -20
(Resolution Nos. 2006-85 — 2006-97), Item Nos.21 and 22 (Warrants), Item No. 9
(Appointment to Commission). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
10. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community
Development Commission Meeting of March 28, 2006.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1)
11. Resolution 2006-85 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2004-75 PERTAINING
TO THE "APPOINTED POSITION" DESIGNATION FOR THE NATIONAL
CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NCPOA) REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION
(CPRC). (COMMUNITY SERVICES CITY STAFF FOR THE CPRC)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-22)
EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1)
12. Resolution 2006-86: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITIES READINESS INITIATIVE, FIRST
RESPONDER MASS PROPHYLAXIS PLAN. (Fire/Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22)
13. Resolution 2006-87: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22,096.83 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM FY05 LAW
ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM.
(Fire/Homeland Security)
Book 88/Page 96
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GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22)
13. Resolution 2006-87: (continued)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C86-47)
14. Resolution 2006-88: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO EXTEND SERVICES FOR A
SIXTY DAY PERIOD ENDING JULY 30, 2006. (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-23)
15. Resolution 2006-89: AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
MOTOROLA RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$29,892.62 FROM CDBG FUNDS (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
16. Resolution No. 2006-90: APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A NEW 1,350 SQUARE FOOT MINI -MART AND FOR BEER AND
WINE SALES FOR OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION AND A ZONE VARIANCE
FOR LESS THAN REQUIRED PARKING AT AN EXISTING GAS
STATION IN SWEETWATER SQURARE SHOPPING CENTER AT 3009
HIGHLAND AVENUE. (Applicant: Saad Pattah) (Case File CUP- 2005-
6/Z-2005-3) (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-24)
17. Resolution No. 2006-91 AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO AWARD
THE PURCHASE OF A NITON XLP 300A LEAD ANALYZER TO
THERMO ELECTRON NITON ANALYZERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TESTING FOR THE PRESENCE OF LEAD PAINT IN EXISTING
HOUSING, THEREFORE, PREVENTING LEAD POISONING IN
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 AND UTILIZING $18,990 IN
FEDERAL FUNDS. (Building & Safety)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
Book 88/Page 97
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CONTRACT (C2005-55)
18. Resolution No. 2006-92: ACCEPTING THE WORK FROM PORTILLO
CONCRETE, INC., APPROVING THE CONTRACT FINAL BALANCE
CHANGE ORDER LIST WITH THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $120,724 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SPECIFICATION NO. 05-4. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-2)
19. Resolution No. 2006-93 TO APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD LONA
MANOR CONDOMINIUMS SUBDIVISION MAP LOCATED AT 835 18TH
STREET, EAST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE (S-2005-08, CUP-2005-14)
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-61)
20. Resolution No. 2006-94: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE
WITH MANHOLD ADJUSTING, INC. FOR NATIONAL CITY STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT FY 05-06 IN THE AMOUNT OF $498,917 TO
RESURFACE AN ADDITIONAL FIFTEEN STREETS SECTIONS AND
FOR INCREASED REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK,
PEDESTRIAM RAMPS AND RUBERIZED ASPHALT PAVEMENT ON
THE ORIGINAL STREETS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
21. Warrant Register No. 42 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$1,216,035.37
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
22. Warrant Register No. 43 Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$457,198.67
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1)
9. Boards & Commission: Community Relations Resolutions Commission
(CPRC) — Appointment.
Book 88/Page 98
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COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1)
9. Boards & Commission: (continued)
RECOMENDATION: Appoint William Phillips as the `Primary' and
Dennis Leach as the `Alternate' POA representative to the
Community and Police Relations Commission.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (WIRELESS COMM.) (908-1-3)
23. Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on the A -
American self storage building at 525 West 20th Street. (Applicant: M&M
Telecom for Cricket Communications) (Case File CUP-2005-25)
(Planning)
RECOMENDATION: Approve the Conditional Use Permit.
TESTIMONY: Doug Munson, representing Cricket Communications,
spoke in favor and responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to close the
hearing and approve the Conditional Use Permit with all conditions
except condition number nine and including the findings of the
Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nayes: Natividad. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2)
24. Resolution No. 2006-95 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE A LEASE WITH THE SAN DIEGO PORT LABOR
RELATIONS COMMITTEE FOR USE OF THE WESTERN PORTION OF
THE FORMER NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY BUILDING (200 EAST 12TH
STREET) FOR USE AS A SHORT-TERM / INTERIM USE WHILE
PERMANENT FACILITIES ARE SOUGHT. (Community Development
Commission)
RECOMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
BUDGET FY 2006-2007 (206-1-22)
25. City Budget — Deliberations. (City Manager's Office)
See Exhibit "A" (attached).
Book 88/Page 99
May 16, 2006
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, Item Nos. 26 through 31 be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
26. Temporary Use Permit — Integrity Charter School's Spring Festival at 125
Palm Avenue on June 2, 2006 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with no waiver of
fees. (Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
27. Temporary Use Permit — Impact Day Picnic — following a day of charity
work at the Boys and Girls Club, Deloitte & Touche will hold a picnic at
Kimball Park on June 9, 2006 from 12 — 7 p.m. with no waiver of fees.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
28. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater High Graduation, June 14, 2006,
request to use the City's bleachers. (Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved earlier in meeting.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
29. Temporary Use Permit — Lions Club Annual Independence Day
Carnival/International Parade & Fair at Kimball Park from June 29, 2006 to
July 4, 2006 with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
30. Temporary Use Permit — National School District Professional Growth Day
at Kimball Park on August 14, 2006 with no waiver of fees. (Building &
Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
31. Temporary Use Permit — American Cancer Society's National City Relay
for Life at Kimball Park from August 19-20, 2006 with no waiver of fees.
(Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
Book 88/Page 100
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STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1)
32. Request to initiate a street vacation for closing of that portion of 7th Street,
west of Arcadia Avenue and east of Burden Drive. (Applicant: Michael
Parich, Generations, LLC) (Case File No. SC -2006-1) (Planning)
RECOMENDATION: Initiate the vacation and hold Public Hearing on
July 18, 2006.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by lnzunza, to approve
staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
33. Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit to allow a salon within an
existing residential unit as a mixed -use at 906 A Avenue (Brick Row).
Applicant: Janice Martinelli. (Case File No. CUP 2006-5) (Planning)
RECOMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke in
opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
34. Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a two-story mixed
office/residential building at 2207 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Dr. Tess
Masangya. (Case File No. CUP -2006-3) (Planning)
RECOMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2006 (414-1-21)
35. Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a new 5,080 square
foot office building on Paradise Valley Hospital property at 2700 E. 4th
Street. Applicant: Paradise Valley Hospital. (Case File No. PD_2006-3)
(Planning)
RECOMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
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May 16, 2006
KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1)
36. Report on Kimball Park basketball court lighting costs. (Community
Services/Public Works)
RECOMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Natividad committed to pay $300 per
month to light the basketball courts on specified days and times.
There was no vote.
NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM (805-1-5)
37. National City Transit Monthly report for May-2006. (John P. Webster, Sr.,
Vice President- General Manager, National City Transit)
ACTION: The report was filed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Mayor and Councilmembers went into closed session at 9:14 p.m
CLOSED SESSIONS (509-1-4)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (b)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9 (c)
Two Potential Cases
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to go into Closed Session.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Members left the Chamber at 9:14 p.m.
Members returned to the Chamber at 9:35 p.m. All members were present.
CLOSES SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session Report.
CONSENT CALENDAR Item No.38 (Ratification of Expenses), Item Nos. 39 -40
(Resolution Nos. 2006-xx — 2006-xx).
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
Book 88/Page 102
May 16, 2006
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
38. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission:
Expenditures for the period of 4/21/06 — 5/04/06 of $970,333. (Community
Development Commission/Finance)
SOCIAL / HEALTH MISC ADMIN (303-5-11)
39. Resolution No. 2006-96: ALLOCATING $750,000 FROM THE LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION
OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS; $375,000 FOR 75 UNITS
IDENTIFIED WITH LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARDS AND $375,000 FOR
67 UNITS IDENTIFIED WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATING THE UNITS TO PRESERVE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ELIMINATE HEALTH HAZARDS SUCH
AS LEAD POISONING FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD AND
OTHER IDENTIFIED HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS THAT AFFECT
THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON NATIONAL CITY RESIDENTS. (Building &
Safety)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT — CDC (C2006- 25)
HARBOR FACILITY PLANNING / PROJECTS ADMIN (701-1-1)
40. Resolution No. 2006-97: APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO WIDENING AND
NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO BAY MARINA DRIVE IN THE
NATIONAL CITY HARBOR DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRMANT TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT. (Community
Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
41. Request from Highland Park, LLC for approval of an assignment of the
Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the Highland Park
Homes Project to Cornerstone Building Group. (Community Development
Commission)
RECOMENDATION: Deny the request for assignment of the Disposition
and Development Agreement for the Highland Park Homes Project to the
Cornerstone Building Group.
TESTIMONY: Mike Nakida, representing Highland Park, spoke in
favor.
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41. Request from Highland Park, LLC (continued)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to deny the
Request for Assignment of the Disposition and Development
Agreement for the Highland Park Homes Project to the Cornerstone
Buildinq Group. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nayes: Inzunza. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
42. Community Development Commission — Budget Deliberations
(CDC/Finance) ACTION: Presented earlier.
STAFF — No Report.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Zarate said she was pleased that we are using the 20% set -
aside funds to create safer conditions in existing homes.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community
Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 22,
2006.
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Budget Deliberations
City of National City
May 16, 2006
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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
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
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
2002
Reserve Balance
2003
2004
2005
II
Audited
.
Preliminary
Projected
2006
Budget Status FY 06/07
• Still out of balance by
projected for FY 06/07
• No budget increase for anything
• No pay increases
• No ERAF — State Take Away
• Decrease in Pension Charges
• Modest Revenue Increase
General Fund Revenue
■ Budgeted for FY 05/06 as : $30,030,972
■ Projection for June 30, 2006 : $29,676,162
■ Projection for FY 06/07 : $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
Budget Preparation
To achieve 20% cuts, most Departments used:
■ Current frozen positions
■ Current cuts to Maintenance and Operating
Budget
■ Deleted travel and training
Vacancies —March 21, 2006
• 34 City Vacancies
• "Diagonally Across the Organization"
Police (12)
1 SGT, 3 Senior Off, 2 Off
Including Exec Asst, Alarm Co-ord &
Parking Regulation
• Non Safety (22)
Finance Director
Risk Manager
Traffic Engineer
Public Information Officer
Senior Park Caretaker
Permit Technician
Planning Technician
Maintenance Worker
Fire (2)
2 Fire Captains
Records Manager
Equipment Supervisor
Building Safety Director
Public Works Director
Crime Scene Investigators (2)
Principle Planner
Deputy Fire Marshal
2007 Savings Projection
Department
City Council
City Clerk
City Manager
Finance
City Attorney
Planning
Human Resources
Non -Departmental
Saving
23.2%
27.8%
57.3%
21.3%
35.1%
22.2%
ISF
62.6%
Department
Police
Fire Operation
Building & Safety
Mgmt. Info. Systems
Engineering
Public Works
Community Services
Library
Saving
20%
23.7%
32.7%
ISF
20.4%
ISF
29.9%
20%
Total General Fund Savings = 22.4%
ISF = internal service fund
20% Cuts Include
• No GF Capital Program
Examples of Projects that have not been funded:
Swimming Pool Slide
Street Beautification
Concrete Alley Improvement
City Hall Public Space Remodel
Park Facility Improvements
Civic Center Emergency Generator Upgrade
• No Vehicle Replacement Program
$151,000
$41,000
$29,000
$2,500,000
$114,000
$90,000
Library 20% Cut
■ Cut put in place by Council would continue after
July 1, 2006
■ 10 part-time staff lost their jobs
■ Several staff took dramatic reduction in hours
■ Library open 4 days per week
Police 20% Cut Submittal
• Eliminate 14 Police Officer (Sworn) positions
• 6 currently vacant
• 8 to be laid off
• Eliminate
• 1 Dispatcher
• 1 Crime Scene Specialist
• 2 Animal Regulation Staff
• Eliminate 12 Part Time Positions in:
• Property & Evidence
• Records/Personnel
• Communications
• Traffic
Police 20% Cut Consequences
• Reduction of programs and services
• Elimination of school police liaison and associated programs
and benefits
• Eliminate proactive gang enforcement
• Eliminate drug court program participation
• Elimination of registered sex crime compliance checks
• Investigate only crimes of violence
• Elimination of walk-in police services for most days/hours —
lobby and front counter open only on Mondays
• Cite/Release all misdemeanors
Police 20% Cut Consequences
• Reassignment of police officers to patrol
• No promotions (sergeant and senior officer
vacancies will not be filled)
Police - Additional Options
■ If staffing drops below 80 officers:
■ Reduction in pay
■ Reassignment of officers out of special programs
■ 5 senior officers from investigation
■ 5 officers from school resource
■ 3 officers from GET
■ 3 Task Force officers
Fire 20% Cut Submittal
■ Closing the Euclid Fire Station (Station 31)
■ Reduce staffing by 13 Fire Fighters
"Presently with 39 Fire Fighters, the Fire Dept. is
at absolute minimum staffing required to protect
the citizens of National City."
- Fire Chief
Fire 20% Cut Consequences
• Response time will increase above recognized and
adopted standards
• Increase in Insurance Service Organization (ISO)
rating, which will impact homeowners and business
insurance cost
• Increase in reliance on Automatic/Mutual aid from
other jurisdictions with significant increase in response
time (15-20 minutes)
• Possibility that surrounding jurisdictions may not send
resources or may start charging for emergency services
Fire 20% Cut Consequences
• Loss of revenue ($160,603) from Lower Sweetwater
Fire Protection contract
• Loss of revenue ($23,580) from American Medical
Response (AMR) contract
• Unprecedented redevelopment, which will increase calls
for service
• Compromise the safety of the public and fire fighters
due to increased workload
• No emergency facilities east of I-805
Community Services 20% Cut
• Reduce Swimming Pool Operation from 9
months to 3 months per year
• Reduce operating hours at Kimball Senior
Center and Camacho Gym
• Suspend hiring Recreation Supervisor and
Special Events Coordinator
• Eliminate Travel and Training
• Reduce CPRC Budget by $10,000
Community Services 20% Cut
Consequences
■ Level of service to the public significantly
reduced
■ Limits the competitive swim practices and
meets, lap swimming, and senior exercise classes
■ Limits the department's ability to organize
special events, and art & cultural activities
Building & Safety 20% Cut
■ Eliminate 1 Code Enforcement Officer (2 to 1)
■ Eliminate 1 Graffiti Worker (2 to 1)
Building & Safety Cut Consequences
Code Enforcement Officer
■ No longer have dedicated officer to work on the West
Side to monitor auto body shop
■ No longer have coverage on weekend
■ No longer be proactive in code enforcement
■ No longer have code enforcement officer dedicated to
Neighborhood Council meetings
■ Slower response time to complaints
■ Less time for case discussion with property owners
■ Reduction in customer service
Building & Safety Cut Consequences
Graffiti Worker
• Slower response time to hotline
• More visible graffiti
• Little coverage on weekends
• Reduction in customer service
• No graffiti removal from alleys
• Longer waits for graffiti removal
• Less coverage in parks
Public Works 20% Cut
• Elimination of:
• Senior Park Caretaker (vacant)
• Seasonal Park Aides (vacant)
• 1 Maintenance Worker (vacant)
• Alpha Project Contract (homeless program)
Public Works Cut Consequences
• Inability to provide quality public facility
services to citizens of National City
• Adverse effect on public park conditions:
Lighting, Turf, Facilities and Playground
Equipment
City Manager's 20% Cut
• Eliminate Public Information Officer position
and program
• Eliminate Legislative Program
• Eliminate College Mentoring Program
time student workers
• Provide for administrative oversight of CDC
2 part-
City Council 20% Cut
• Eliminate 1 staff position — December 2006
• Eliminate Training Funds for Mayor and
Council
• Cut Governmental Purposes Fund by 50%
Non Departmental 20% Cut
• Eliminate GF Payment to Chamber of
Commerce
• Provide Zero Funding to Holiday Bowl Float
• Provide Zero Funding to Filipino Parade
• Provide Zero Funding to International Parade
• Provide Zero Funding to Miss National City
• Provide Zero Funding to Employee Home Loan
Program
Consequences Overall
• Work Turn -Around -Time (Delays)
• Departure Increase (Employee Flight)
• Reactive Approach (Triage Mentality)
■ Uncertainty (Low Morale)
CDC
Budget Deliberations
Cityof National City
May 16, 2006
Financial Audit
Financial Audit for the CDC
is Up to Date
Overview of Budget
CDC
• The Community Development Commission's
operations were merged with the City
operations.
• As a result of the merge, communications &
coordination within the organizations have
improved and projects are continuing to move
forward.
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$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
Net Redevelopment Funds
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Projects funded
• Education Village
• Civic Center Sidewalks & Lighting (completed)
• National City Blvd Medians & Sidewalks
(completed)
• Highland Ave Medians (on going)
Strategic Plan
■ Met in March 25
■ 17 projects
■ 90 day report
Examples of
Projects with agreements in place
• Revolution R2
• Centro
• Park Village
• Cove
• Foodland facade improvements
$1,800,000
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
Low & Moderate Income
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Projects funded
• Building &Safety —Lead based paint program
• Building &Safety —Rehabilitation of existing
dwelling units
• Christmas in July
What's next?
■ From the March 25th Redevelopment
workshop, staff was directed to return in
approximately 90 days with more analysis of the
project listing and available funding
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■ Adopt a budget June 20th
Need Council's Agenda
Input & Questions