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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
June 20, 2006
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was
called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Nick lnzunza.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: lnzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Beard, Condon, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Juniel,
Kirkpatrick, Knight, Post, Ramirez, Trees, Wurbs, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representative Rosanita
Hernandez.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION
Ed Peters, National City, presented a list of code violations.
Harold Aranda, National City, objected to the cruising problems that occurred
after the World Cup soccer match involving Mexico.
Melyn Acasio, Chamber of Commerce President, distributed a letter (copy on file
in the Office of the City Clerk) urging the Mayor and Council to spend the
additional revenue from the one cent sales tax in a thoughtful manner.
Dukie Valderrama, National City, Chairman of the Save National City 'Yes on
Prop D' Committee, spoke in support of the action plan proposed by staff to close
the funding gap and restore services. Mr. Valderrama spoke in support of
rescinding the voluntary pay cut taken by the City Manager.
Alma Graham, National City, expressed concern about comments she heard on
television regarding the San Diego Chargers considering a new stadium in
National City.
PRESENTATIONS
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
1. Employee of the Month Program — Rizza Dela Cuadra, Accountant
Assistant, was recognized as Employee of the Month of June, 2006.
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PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
2. Recognition — Kathleen Trees, Building & Safety Director was recognized
for her many years of service and successful leadership of the Building
and Safety Department and offered best wishes on her retirement from
City service.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 3 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item Nos. 5
through 16 (Resolution Nos. 2006-98 — 2006-109), Item Nos. 17 through
20 (Warrant Registers) and Item Nos. 21 through 25 (Temporary Use
Permits). Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Consent
Calendar except for Item No. 23 and reflect a NO vote for Natividad on
Item 11. Carried by by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Community Development
Commission meetings of January 24, 2006 and February 28, 2006, the
Adjourned City Council meeting of January 31, 2006 the Regular City
Council meeting of February 21, 2006, and the Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission meetings of March 21,
2006 and April 4, 2006. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NCMC (506-2-21)
4. 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 reading of the title only. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (INITIATIVES) (102-4-1)
5. Resolution No. 2006-98: SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES' POSITION ON STATE AND FEDERAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION. (City Manager)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26)
6. Resolution No. 2006-99: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH A "30 MINUTE PARKING" ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS
OF 8:00 A.M AND 8:00 P.M. IN FRONT OF 539 HIGHLAND AVENUE (R.
Winchell and R. Vera, TSC Item No. 2006-09) (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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PARKING ADMIN 2006 (801-2-26)
7. Resolution No. 2006-100: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ESTABLISH TWO HANDICAP PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF
NATIONAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 1701 "D" AVENUE
(Sweetwater District, TSC Item No. 2006-10) (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
8. Resolution No. 2006-101: APPROVING, ACCEPTING AND
RECORDING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PLAZA VILLAGE
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF "L" STREET
NORTH OF PLAZA BOULEVARD. (S-2004-10, CUP-2004-19)
(Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-11)
9. Resolution No. 2006-102: ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE NATIONAL
CITY BOULEVARD, 7TH TO 12TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
(Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-26)
10. Resolution No. 2006-103: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING, INC IN THE
"NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT OF $74,168 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO DEVELOP A BIKE MASTER PLAN. (Funding for this
Master Plan is available through a grant from the FY 2006 Transportation
Development Act (TDA) and TransNet Bicycle and Pedestrian Project
Funds) (Engineering)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN (WIRELESS COMM.) (908-1-3)
11. Resolution No. 2006-104: APPROVING A 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)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None: Abstain: None.
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SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1)
12. Resolution No. 2006-105: 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 — 1935 J AVENUE AND 1904-1934 K
AVENUE. (Applicant: Westone Management Consultants) (Case File No.
S-2003-7/CUP-2003-26) (Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C86-47)
13. Resolution No. 2006-106: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE ("AMR") TO
PROVIDE BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES. (Fire)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-27)
14. Resolution No. 2006-107: AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY, SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF A DYNAMIC INSTRUMENTS DI RELIANT
DIGITAL VOICE LOGGER SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,070.83
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (Police)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
FINANCE - SPENDING LIMITS (204-2-3)
15. Resolution No. 2006-108: SELECTING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
FACTORS AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 AND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
2007. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
FINANCE - INVESTMENTS / POLICY (204-2-1)
16. Resolution No. 2006-109: AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN
THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
2007. (LAIF). (City Manager/Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
17. WARRANT REGISTER #44 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $3,157,887.22
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
18. WARRANT REGISTER #45(Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,183,896.50.
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
19. WARRANT REGISTER #46 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,070,224.02
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
20. WARRANT REGISTER #47 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the Amount of $118,004.58
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
21. Temporary use Permit — Granger Middle School graduation ceremony on
June 14-15, 2006 at 2101 Granger request to use the City's stage and
chairs. (Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
22. Temporary Use Permit — Cornerstone Church of San Diego's Summerfest
2006 at 1920 Sweetwater Road on June 24, 2006 with no waiver of fees
(Building & Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
23. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater Harley — Davidson's 3rd Annual
Rosarito Beach Harley Run at 3201 Hoover Avenue on July 29, 2006 from
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMMENDATION: Approve the Temporary Use Permit.
TESTIMONY: Thomas Horning, Sweetwater Harley-Davidson,
responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by Unanimous Vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
24. Temporary Use Permit — Inflatable World at Westfield Plaza Bonita from
May 13, 2006 to September 3, 2006 with no waiver of fees. (Building &
Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22)
25. Temporary Use Permit — The Revolution 5K hosted by In Motion, Inc. at
Kimball Park on October 1, 2006 with no waiver of fees. (Building &
Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
NCMC (506-2-21)
26. Public Hearing — Introducing an Ordinance of the City of National City
which amends Chapter 18.108 of Title 18 (zoning) of the National City
Municipal Code by amending Section 18.108.230 which would allow the
termination of nonconforming uses through amortization. (Applicant: City
initiated — Case file No. A-2006-2) (City Attorney/ Planning Department)
RECOMMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing.
TESTIMONY: Tony LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition,
spoke in support of the Ordinance but suggested additional
language be added to exclude residential property from the
provisions of the Ordinance.
Carmen Roa, St. Anthony's Organizing Ministry, spoke in support.
Irma Tranauillo, National City, spoke in support of the Ordinance.
Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in favor of excluding residential
property from the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to close the
Public Hearing and to bring the Ordinance back with changes
exempting residential uses from its provisions. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ABATEMENT WEED 2006 (402-1-7)
27. Public Hearing — 2005-2006 Weed Abatement Public Hearing. (Fire)
RECOMMMENDATION: Approve the Report and Account.
TESTIMONY: Mylinda Jocson, representing Lawrence Weaver,
objected to the assessment.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to continue the
Item to the July 18th meeting and have staff report back. Carried by
Unanimous vote.
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SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
28. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for a mixed —use project
"Centro/Revolution 2 Condominiums." Location: 41 East 12th Street. (APN:
556-554-46 and — 17) (Applicant: Constellation Property Group LP) (Case
file No.: S-2006-5) (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
NCMC (506-2-21)
29. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.16.010, 15.16.015,
15.16.035, 15.16.045, 7.24.020, 15.08.025, 15.10.010, 15.14.010,
15.20.010 AND 15.24.025 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO HOUSING INPECTIONS AND PERMITS. (Building &
Safety)
RECOMMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: Leticia Lyala, Environmental Health Coalition, spoke
in favor of the Ordinance.
NCMC (506-2-21)
30. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 18.108 OF TITLE 18
(ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 18.108.230 WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TERMINATION OF
NONCONFORMING USES THROUGH AMORTIZATION ( Applicant: City
Initiated — Case file No. A-2006-2) (City Attorney/ Planning Department)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: The Ordinance was referred back to staff for modification
and will be re -introduced at a later date. There was no vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
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BUDGET FY 2006-2007(206-1-22)
31. Resolution No. 2006-110: ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE 2006-2007
FISCAL YEAR. (City Manager/ Finance)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the budget.
TESTIMONY: City Manager Chris Zapata, presented the
highlights of the proposed budget and responded to questions.
(See Exhibit "A", attached)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the
budget for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year. Carried by unanimous vote.
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (INITIATIVES) (102-4-1)
32. Resolution No. 2006-111: SUPORTING THE SDG&E SUNRISE
POWERLINK TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT AND URGING THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY
APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT. (SDG & E to
make presentation) (City Manager)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Paul Blackburn and Kelly Fuller, representing the
Sierra Club, spoke in opposition.
Diane Conklin, representing Communities United for Sensible
Power, spoke in opposition.
Richard D'Ascoli, representing Pacific Southwest Association of
Realtors, spoke in support.
Scott (no last name), representing SSDG&E, gave a presentation in
support.
Dr. Henry Abarbwnel, from Del Mar, requested a delay.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
33. Resolution No. 2006-112: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR A MIXED — USE PROJECT "CENTRO/REVOLUTION 2
CONDOMINIUMS." AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION, LOCATION 41 EAST 12TH STREET. (APN: 556-554-
16 and — 17) (Application: Constellation Property Group LP) (Case File
No.: S2006-5) (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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WEED ABATEMENT 2006 (402-3-7)
34. Resolution No. 2006-113: CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
OF WEED ABATEMENT FOR FY 2005/2006. (Fire)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: The Item was continued. There was no vote.
CITY BIDS - ENGINEERING DEPT ADMIN (1001-1-8)
35. Resolution No. 2006-114: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ADVERTISE THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE AND
FOUNTAIN PLAZA PROMENADE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR
BIDS. (Engineering)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke or submitted
speaker slips in opposition to the Resolution: Patti Finnegan,
Marcia Nordstrom, Ditas Yamane, Nilesh Patel, Mike Arellano,
Sharon Meints, Mike Sunshine, George Taylor, Juan Torres and
John Webster.
The following individuals spoke, submitted speaker slips or written
correspondence in support of the Resolution: Janice Martinelli,
Yesica Cerda, Nancy Estolano, Manuel Cavada, Jes Casurda,
National City Historical Society Bard of Directors and Arnold
Schmidt. (Written materials on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the
Item to the July 18th meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Inzunza left the Chamber at 8:55 p.m.
CONTRACT (C2005-22)
35A. Resolution No. 2006-115: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 5 WITH CALIFORNIA
COMMERCIAL POOLS, INC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER
SLIDE FOR THE NEW ACTIVITY POOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,469
AS PART OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
RENOVATION PROJECT.
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
SUBDIVISIONS 2006 (415-1-2)
36. Notice of Decision — Tentative Parcel map for the division of one 21,642
square foot property into three lots at 835 East 2"d Street with an
exception for less than 50 foot street frontage and a variance for reduced
driveway width and increased wall height. (Applicant: Augie Bareno —
ABCO Consultants) (Case File No. LS-2006-2/Z-2006-2) (Planning)
RECOMMMENDATION: File the Notice of Determination.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: lnzunza.
Abstain: None.
BD OF PORT COMM REPORTS & HEARINGS ADMIN (701-3-1)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
37. Report — Update on "52 Acres' joint planning process with the Port of San
Diego. (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMMENDATION: Accept and file the report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed without objection.
Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chamber at 9:00 p.m.
NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM (805-1-5)
38. National City Transit Monthly Report for June — 2006. (John P. Webster,
Sr., Vice President -General Manager, National City Transit)
RECOMMMENDATION: Accept the report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed without objection.
MAYOR ADMIN (AGENDA ITEMS) (102-14-2)
39. Alpha Project — National City progress Report for April 2006-May 2006.
(Public Works)
RECOMMMENDATION: Accept the report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed without objection.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20)
40. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission:
Expenditures for the period of 05/05/06 through 05/24/06 of $2,218,895
(Community Development Commission/Finance)
RECOMMMENDATION: Ratify the expenditures.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to ratify the
expenditures. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2006-28)
41. Resolution No. 2006-116: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE ACEVEDO GROUP, PALM PLAZA ASSOCIATED, LLC,
AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR A 1.07
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1640 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD. (APN #
557-410-20) (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza,
Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
42. Public Hearing and Resolutions -(Resolution Nos. 2006-117, 2006-118)
of the Community Development Commission (CDC) of National City
determining and declaring the public interest and necessity for acquiring
and authorizing condemnation and immediate possession of APN#'s 555-
114-11,12,13 (commercial property also referred to as 1112-1146 National
City Boulevard — used auto sales dealership and auto body paint shop)
and APN#S 555-114-03,05,07 (commercial property also referred to as 21
W. 12th Street — meeting hall for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles) for
redevelopment purposes and authorizing condemnation proceedings by
CDC counsel to acquire said property in a manner provided by law.
(Community Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolutions.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
42. Public Hearing and Resolution Nos. 2006-117, 2006-118) (continued)
TESTIMONY: Attorney Robert Miller appeared on behalf of the
Machinske Family Trust and requested that his letter in opposition,
dated June 13, 2006, be made part of the Public Record. (Letter is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
Sam Ynzunza, representing ARE Holding, spoke in favor of the
Resolutions.
Attorney Don Detisch, Special Counsel to the CDC, requested that
his letter to Attorney Miller be made part of the administrative
record. (Letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Resolutions
2006-117 and 2006-118. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 2006-117: RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY AT 1112-1146
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, OWNED BY MATCHINSKE FAMILY
PARTNERSHIP, BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR REDEVELOPMENT
PURPOSES.
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
Resolution No. 2006.118: RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY AT 21 WEST
12TH STREET OWNED BY FRATERNAL ORDER OF THE EAGLES
AERIE 2712, BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR REDEVELOPMENT
PURPOSES.
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
Chairman Inzunza left the Chamber at 9:25 p.m.
SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9)
43. Public Hearing — Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review for mixed -
use development project, "Park Lofts." Location: 1509, 1531, 1535
National City Boulevard and 49 East 16th Street. (APN: 560-100-05, -06,
07,-08) (Applicant: Willmark Communities, Inc.) (Case File No.: DSP-
2006-1) (Community Development Commission)
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43. Public Hearing — Downtown Specific Plan (continued)
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing and file the report to
be considered at a later date when the issue of street and alley vacation
has been addressed.
TESTIMONY: John Smaha and Rick Vandervort appeared on
behalf of Willmark Communities and requested approval of the
Consistency Review contingent upon approval of the street and
alley vacation at a later date.
Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in support of the project.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain:
None. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to file the
Consistency Review and bring it back concurrently with the street
vacation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain:
None.
An Off -Agenda Item concerning Vacation of a Portion of 15tt' Street and the Alley
adjacent to the National City Public Library was considered.
Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate to bring the item on the agenda because
the need to take action arose after the agenda was posted. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent:
Inzunza. Abstain: None.
STREET VACATION ADMIN (902-26-1)
43b. Vacation of a Portion of 15th Street and the Alley Adjacent to the National
City Public Library.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to initiate vacation
proceedings. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain:
None.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
BUDGET FY 2006-2007(206-1-22)
44. Resolution No. 2006-119: ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2006-2007. (Finance — Community Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Community Development Commission
Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.
TESTIMONY: None.
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44. Resolution No. 2006-119: (continued)
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: Inzunza. Abstain:
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9)
45. Resolution No. 2006-120: APPROVING THE MORGAN AND KIMBALL
TOWERS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. (Finance —
CDC)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Morgan and Kimball Towers Budgets
for fiscal year 2006-2007.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain:
None.
SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9)
46. Resolution No. 2006-121: APPROVING A DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN CONSISTENCY REVIEW FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT, "PARK LOFTS." AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. LOCATION: 1509, 1531, 1535
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 49 EAST 16TH STREET. (APN: 560-
100-05,-06, 07,-08) (Applicant: Willmark Communities, Inc.) (Case File
No.: DSP-2006-1) (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: No Action was taken.
STAFF — No Report
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Felipe (no last name given) spoke about difficulties he was having with a
construction project at his home. The matter was referred to staff.
Council Member Natividad referred graffiti problems near Grove Street and 1805
to staff; advised that he was unable to continue serving on the South County
Economic Development Commission or the Metro Commission due to
employment conflicts; requested a report and workshop on finances and
requested that the Human Resources Department take steps to repeal the
voluntary pay cut taken by the City Manager during the recent financial crisis.
Book 88/Page 118
6/20/06
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council and Community
Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 6:00
p.m., council Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 10:15 p.m.
City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 5,
2006
Mayor City of National
City
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National City
Sustainability &
Restoration of Services
June 20, 2006
EXHIBIT "A"
Back on Track
■ General Fund — Balanced with Cash Flow "Bridge" Loan
■ Public Safety Restored
■ Services Restored:
■ Open the Swimming Pool
■ Library open 6 days a week starting June 27
■ Turn the recreation facilities lights back on
■ Water and fertilize the grass
■ Fill vacancies in alignment with council priorities and meet
business sustainability model
■ Restore training for employees
General Fund
Projected Expenses/Revenues for FY06/07
40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
Revenues
Expenses
General Fund
• Budgeted Expenditures FY 06-07 $36,082,959
• Fstimated Revenue FY 06-07 $36,516,274
• Anticipated "Prop D" revenue = $4.5 Million for
FY06-07 (9 months)
Continued Programs
• Cost -reduction and Revenue FiYficiency (CARE)
Committee — Employee Driven
• Position Review Committee
■ Purchasing Review Committee
42 Recruitments for SERVICE RESTORATION - HR CRITICAL STAFFING PLAN *,
52 Vacancies
TIMELINE FOR FILLING VACANCIES*
Public Safety & limed ate
Service Restoration
Timeline to tire,* 30-120 days
20 Vacancies
12 Recruitments
*Restolo Key Part -Time
Positions (e.g.): Library and Pool
Police Officers (4)
Senior Police Officers (3)
Police Sergeant
Fire Captains (2)
Deputy Fire Marshall
Crime Scene Specialists (3)
Code Conformance Officer
Police Records Manager
Alarm Program Coordinator
Abandoned Vehicle Officer
Police Executive Assistant
Traffic Engineer
Graffiti Removal Assistant
Essential Staff
Seryice Restoration
45-120 days
6 Vacancies
6 Recruitments
Finance Director
Risk Manager
MIS Manager
Principal Planner
Principal Librarian
Associate Planner
*Timeline is a rough estimate. Each vacancy is unique and recruitment/
selection activity may differ due to third -party advertising deadlines.
Key Staff
Service Restoration
90-150 days
6 Vacancies
6 Recruitments
Recreation Superintendent
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Office Asst - Council
(note: incumbent approved
through June 30, 2006)
Librarian (Children's Section)
Management Analyst (Eng.)
Administrative Sec.
(City Clerk's Office, B & S)
Pending Director Hire
Service Restoration
TBD
20 Vacancies
18 Recruitments
Financial Services Officer
Sr. Acct. Assistant
Accounting Assistant (2)
Public Works Director
Maintenance Worker
Senior Park Caretaker
Equip. Maint. Supervisor
Building & Safety Director
Lead Hazard Case Mgr,
Lead Sampling Tech.
Public Information Officer
CDC Exec, Director
CDC Deputy Director (2)
CDC Exec, Assistant
CDC Admin. Assistant
Management Analyst - CMO
Executive Assistant IV - CMO
Restoration of
Positions & Services
Police
• Fill the following vacancies immediately:
• 4 lateral Police Officers
• 3 Crime Scene Specialists
• Alarm Program Coordinator
• Vehicle Abatement Officer
• Records Manager
• Police Executive Assistant
• Open exams for Senior Officers and Sergeants
• Reinstate Traffic Division Counter Hours (Mon-
Thurs)
Police
• Fill the following throughout FY 06/07:
• 4 Police Officers (after promotion exam for senior
officers and sergeant)
• 1 Records Clerk
• 2 Police Dispatchers
• Complete installation of Public Safety cameras
• Police front counter and Traffic counter open
Monday -Friday
Fire Department
• Fill the Deputy Fire Marshal position
• Open the promotional exam for Captain & ri,ngineer
• Will result in 2 Firefighter vacancies to fill
• Purchase Patches and Pumper Robot and Scotty Fire
Safety House for public education (grant funded)
Fire Department
• New Fire engine placed in service (CDBG
funded)
• Ambulance Contract adoption and
implementation of paramedic engine companies
(no budget impact )
• Implementation of time keeping software
(Tele staff/grant funded)
• Purchase SCBA (Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus) (Immediate)
• Establish USAR (Urban Search and Rescue)
Team (Immediate)
Library
• Library Hours Restored
• 6 days/week (56 hrs)
• Reinstate and fill the following vacancies
• Part time employees
• Children's librarian
• Principal librarian
CommunityServices
• Reopen Municipal Pool - 9 months a year
• Reinstate:
• Special Dances for Youth and Developmentally Disabled
• Neighborhood Council Quarterly Breakfasts
• Neighborhood Council Activities
• Reinstate and fill the Recreation Supervisor position
(h,vent Coordinator)
• Reinstitute:
• Art Center Renovation
• Fire Station Public Art
Building & Safety
• Reinstate and fill the following:
• 2nd Code Conformance Officer
• 2nd Graffiti Worker
• Healthy Homes Program Coordinator (federal grant)
• Administrative Secretary
• Microfiche transfer to Imaging
City Clerk
• Fill the Administrative Staff position
Engineering Department
• Reinstate and fill the following:
• Traffic Engineer
• Management Analyst II
Finance Department
• Fill the Following Vacancies:
• Finance Director
■ Accounting Assistant
• Financial Services Officer
• Purchase of new Business License/ Residential
Rental software
• Develop cost allocation plan (Internal Service
Charge)
Human Resources
• Reinstate and fill the Risk Manager Position
Planning Department
• Fill the following vacancies:
• Principal Planner
• Associate Planner
• Part-time Senior Office Assistant
MIS
• Network Engineer
• Replacement Permit and Inspection software
Public Works Department
• Fill the following vacancies:
• Public Works Director
• Park Seasonal Aide
• Senior Park Caretaker
• Maintenance Worker
• Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
■ Purchase Mower
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
• Need to recreate a Capital Improvement Program
• Need to recreate a vehicle capital program and create a
vehicle replacement program
• Need to refurbish a majority of our buildings (Casa de
Salud, El Toyon Recreation Center, Public
Works/Purchasing Facility, City Hall, old Library)
• Need to stabilize the technology replacement fund
• Need to keep in mind the increased cost of utilities
(gasoline, water, electric)
NEXT STEPS
• Staff will return at mid -year with suggested
changes to the budget that:
• Consider recreating and replenishing funds that were
"stripped"
• Creates a Capital Improvement Program Budget
• Considers the recommendations from departments
for modifications to spending
• Re -reviews programs to determine both benefits and
need for continuation
CDC
Redevelopment
Low/Mod Housing
Economic Development
Section 8
CDBG
HOME
Nutrition Center
Overview
■ F stimated Revenues are below Estimated
Expenditures
■ The CDC has sufficient reserves to fund day to
day operations and to continue existing projects
Tax Increment
■ Tax Increment Revenue has steadily increased
over the past five years
■ Anticipated growth for FY 06-07 ranges from
10%— 15%
Estimated Revenues
Redevelopment $ 10,034,368
Low & Moderate Income $ 2,488,592
Housing
Section 8 $ 7,967,957
HOME $ 605,736
CDBG $ 1,444,119
Nutrition Center $ 524,689
Total Estimated Revenues
$ 23,065,461
Estimated Expenditures
Redevelopment
Low & Moderate Income
Housing
Section 8
HOME
CDBG
Nutrition Center
$ 20,351,840
$ 2,121,994
$ 8,720,635
$ 597,736
$ 1,333,350
1,103,935
$
Estimated Pixpenditures $ 34,229,490
Projects Funded - Redevelopment
• Bay Marina Drive Street Widening
• Centro
• The Cove
• Days Inn
• Park Village
■ R1
■ R2
Projects Funded -Low/Mod
• Plaza Apartments
• Christmas in July
• Building & Safery
• Building &Safety
Dwelling Units
Lead Abatement Program
Rehabilitation of I---i:xisting
Projects Funded - Economic
Development
Arts Center (Tax Allocation Bond Funds) $ 1,374,235
BIDs $ 117,000
-1;nterprise Zone $ 60,000
Facade Program $ 550,000
Highland Avenue Medians - Phase 2 $ 1,785,000
SDSU Technical Assistance $ 305,000
Section 8
• Analysis of Operating Deficit currently in progress
• Current FY06-07 deficit is $752,678
• The total estimated deficit over a 3 Year period totals
$1,384,012 which can be eliminated by the use of Low
and Moderate Income Funds
• Redevelopment Funds will provide assistance in
funding during the interim
• Staff will return with recommendations during the
middle of FY 06/07
CDBG -Funded Programs
Section 108 Loan
Public Services
Neighborhood Councils
Community Finhancement
Capital Improvement
Projects
$ 506,279
168,487
$ 101,054
251,858
$ 295,569
Total Funded for FY 06-07 $ 1,323,247
Projects Funded - Home Funds
• 1820 G Ave.
• site is targeted for 8 — 10 affordable housing units
• 1441 Harding
• site is targeted for 4-5 affordable housing units
• Ground breaking is anticipated no later than fall
2007
Nutrition Center
• Federal funding has decreased by 10%
• The total projected deficit over several years
totals $1,831,998 The deficit for 06/07 is
projected to be $579,246
• Staff is in process of performing an analysis of
best practices and recommendations will be
presented during the first half of the fiscal year
• Redevelopment funds will continue to assist
operations
Next Steps
• Redevelopment workshops 90 day report is
scheduled for mid July
• Staff will evaluate project needs and bonding
capacity
■ The CDC has sufficient reserves to fund day to
day operations and to continue existing projects