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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 11-21 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 201 11/21/06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 21, 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. Council / Commission members absent: Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Smith, Soriano, Wurbs, Zapata. Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and student representatives Roseanita Hernandez and Maria Batasin. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Goulet, National City, congratulated the successful election candidates and expressed hope that they would keep their campaign promises. Randal Myrseth, stated that he believes that any council vacancy should be filled by the third place candidate or a special election should be held. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke about a homeless camp. Frank Lopez, National City, reported that the Responsible Server Training mandated by Ordinance is now underway. The City Council took up the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No, 2 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item No. 4 throughl6 (Resolution Nos. 2006-225 through 2006-244), Item Nos. 17 through 19 (Temporary use Permits), Item No. 20, (Notice of Decision), Item Nos. 21 through 24 (Warrants). ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to reconsider Items Nos.6, 7 and 27. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 202 11 /21 /06 Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to continue Item Nos. 6, 7 and 27 for no more than 90 days. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of September 9, 2006, the Special City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of September 9, 2006, the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of September 19, 2006, the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 25, 2006, the City Council/Community Development Commission Regular Meeting of October 3, 2006 and the City Council/Community Development Commission Regular Meeting of October 17, 2006 . (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. NCMC (506-2-20) 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 (C2006-62) 4. Resolution No. 2006-225: APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORPORATION TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES IN THE "NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT OF $264,337 FOR THE UPSIZING OF GRAVITY SEWERS PER THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC UTILITIES IMPACT REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Funding through Sewer Capital Improvements Funds) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-63) 5. Resolution No.2006-226: APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN DOKKEN ENGINEERING FIRM AND THE CITY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,101,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND RIGHT OF WAY AQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE STREET WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS ON PLAZA BOULEVARED FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO EUCLID AVENUE (Funding for this project is provided 88.53% by Federal (RSTP) and 11.47% by Local Transnet funds.) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 203 11 /21 /06 GENERAL PLAN (405-8-5) ZONING 2006 (506-1-21) 6. Resolution No. 2006-227: ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM IP-PD TO RM-3-PD FOR AN 11.9 ACRE VACANT SITE BETWEEN 4111 AND 8111 STREETS AND BETWEEN ARCADIA AVENUE AND BURDEN DRIVE. (Applicant: Generations Development, LLC) (Case File Nos. GP-2006-1/ZC-2006-1) (Planning) ACTION: Continued. See above. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 7. Resolution No. 2006-228: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION FOR A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INCLUDING 498 SENIOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON AN 11.9 ACRE VACANT SITE BETWEEN 4TH AND 8TH STREETS AND BETWEEN ARCADIA AVENUE AND BURDEN DRIVE. (Applicant: Generations Development, LLC.) (Case File Nos. S-2006-2/PD-2006-1/IS-2006-1) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Reconsidered. Continued for 90 days ACTION: Continued. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-61) 8. Resolution No. 2006-229: AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM COMPUTER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY USING PC MAINTENANCE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,261.28. (City Manager/Information Technology) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-64) COMPUTER DATA NETWORK SYSTEM ADMIN (1200-1-2) 9. Resolution No. 2006-230: AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR LICENSE TRACK, PETTRACK AND BUILDING TRACK SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,900.00 USING PC MAINTENANCE FUNDS. (City Manager/Information Technology) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 204 11 /21 /06 CONTRACT (C2006-65) GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22) 10. Resolution No, 2006-231: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF SAN DIEGO FIREFIGHTERS REGIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22) 11. Resolution No. 2006-232: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,502 AS A 20% MATCH FROM THE FY05 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO JOIN THE SAN DIEGO FIREFIGHTERS REGIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1) 12. Resolution No. 2006-233: AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE REVERSE 911 SYSTEM FOR THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH GRANT FUNDING OF $37,173.75 PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-66) EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1) 13. Resolution No. 2006-234: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY DBA SBC CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SIGMA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 14. Resolution No. 2006-235: AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE THE BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHOIZE THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF FIRE ENGINE #236. TOTAL COST: $38,145.45. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 205 11 /21 /06 BUDGET TRANSFERS ADMIN (103-2-4) 15. Resolution No. 2006-236: AUTHORIZING AN INTERBUDGET ADJUSTMENT TRANSFERRING $217,380 FROM ACCOUNT 125-2501, SEWER UNDESIGNATED RESERVES TO ACCOUNT 125-422-222-511, SEWER AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER FLUSHER TRUCK. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-63) 16. Resolution No. 2006-237: AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF $51,268.71 FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE ROOSEVELT AVE. PORTION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA PROJECT (PHASE II -A) AND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE II-B (THE INTEGRATION OF CITY HALL, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LIBRARY). SUCH EXPENDITURE TO BE FUNDED THROUGH ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS, ACCT. # 131-411-000-570. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 17. Temporary Use Permit — Temporary Advertising balloon located at Ouchi's Power Equipment at 225 W. 9th St. from November 22, 2006 to May 22, 2007 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 18. Temporary Use Permit — Tijuana Toy Run hosted by Sweetwater Motorcycles on December 10, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 3201 Hoover Ave. with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 19. Temporary Use Permit - Rooftop tent located at Sweetwater Motorcycles at 3201 Hoover Ave. from November 22, 2006 to February 22, 2007 with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2006 (414-1-21) 20. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a modification of a Planned Development Permit to add 480 square feet to an Existing Residence at 1939 S Lanoitan Avenue. (Applicant: Ricardo Perez) (Case File M1-PD-2003-3) (Planning) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 88/Page 206 11/21/06 WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 21. Warrant Register # 15 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,275,663.89 ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 22. Warrant Register # 16 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $706,539.33 ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 23. Warrant Register # 17 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,283,791.28 ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 24. Warrant Register # 18 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $198,941.77 ACTION: Approved. See above. PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. Employee of the Month Program — Judy Wilkins, Administrative Secretary - Fire Department PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 25. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map to create condominium ownership of an existing industrial park at 1445-1645 Tidelands Avenue. (Applicant: Christie Radder) (Case File No. S-2006-7) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map. TESTIMONY: Peter Quinn requested that the underground condition be waived. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra to close the hearing and send the item back to the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra to reconsider the item. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 207 11/21/06 PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 25. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map (continued) ACTION: (continued) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve the item and close the hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 26. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of ninety-six (96) apartment units to condominiums and a Variance for reduced front yard setback at 2005-2025 F Avenue. (Applicant: Chris Christensen for CondoConversions.com) (Case File No. S-2006-9/CUP-2006-7/Z2006-5) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, Conditional Use Permit and Variance. TESTIMONY: Chris Christensen, the applicant, requested waiver of undergrounding. Lee Harvey, Bonita, spoke in favor of the conversion project. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison to close the hearing and approve the Tentative Subdivision Map. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2006 (506-2-21) 27. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IP-PD) TO SENIOR CITIZENS' HOUSING -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RM-3-PD) FOR AN 11.9 ACRE VACANT SITE BETWEEN 4TH AND 8TH STREETS AND BETWEEN ARCADIA AVENUE AND BURDEN DRIVE" Applicant: Generation Development, LCC Case File Nos. GP-2006-1/ZC-2006-1 (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: An unnamed speaker responded to questions. ACTION: The Ordinance was not introduced. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to reconsider Items Nos.6, 7 and 27. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 208 11 /21 /06 Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to continue Item Nos. 6, 7 and 27 for no more than 90 days. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2006 (506-2-21) 28. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.01.020 W OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER" (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NEW BUSINESS CONTRACT (C2005-52) 29. Approval of the Conceptual Design for a Bronze Art Sculpture at National City's Main Fire Station #34. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Fire Station Art "Conceptual Design". TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Conceptual Design for the fire Station Art. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2006-67) 30. Memorandum of Understanding for Multi -Disciplinary Anti -Trafficking Task Force. (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 209 11 /21 /06 CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2) 31. SUBJECT: Requirement to Fill Vacancy on City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Approve motion to advertise for applicants for City Council vacancy. (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, stated his belief that any appointment should be based on qualifications. Christina Judge, National City, stated the vacancy should be open to all with no limitations. Jacob Wright, National City, supports Alejandra Sotelo and believes there should be no Limits or conditions. Yanira Cervantes, National City, supports no limits on the appointment. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to begin taking applications using the standard Boards and Commissions Application and Resume; in addition applicants must complete SEI and submit 20 valid voter signatures for nomination. Deadline to be December 11, 2006. Interviews to be held December 12, 2006 and possible appointment on December 19th. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Inzunza. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1) 32. SUBJECT: Grant of Permission to Councilwoman Zarate to be absent from City Council meetings. (City Attorney) ' RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Motion. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison to approve Councilwoman Zarate's request for absence from City Council meetings. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5) 33. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report for November, 2006. (John P. Webster, Sr., Vice President -General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: File the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The report was filed. Book 88/Page 210 11 /21 /06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 34 (Warrant), Item Nos. 35 through 38 (Resolution Nos. 2006-238 through 2006-241). ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad to pull Item No. 37 and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 34. Ratification of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission: Expenditures for the period of 09/21/06 throughl0/03/06 of $1,998,959. (Community Development/Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 35. Resolution No. 2006-238: SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS RELATED TO BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS BY INCREASING AND IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN REGULATORS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Approved. See above. AUDIT FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2004-2005 (208-1-19) 36. Resolution No. 2006-239: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE MORGAN SQUARE INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005 CONDUCTED BY SONNENBERG & COMPANY, CPA'S DATED JULY 28, 2006. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-68) 37. Resolution No. 2006-240: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 1820 G STREET (APN# 560- 233-06) AND 1441 HARDING AVENUE (APN# 559-085-08). (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Item. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to continue the item. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 211 11 /21 /06 CONTRACT (C2006-69) 38. Resolution No. 2006-241: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF DONALD W. DETISCH FOR AS -NEEDED LEGAL SERVICES. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Approved. See above. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9) 39. Public Hearing- Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review for project, 'Lumina'. Location: 1105, 1121, 1123, 1125 National City Boulevard and 41 East 12th Street. APN: 556-554-16, -17, -18, -19, -20. (Applicant: Constellation Property Group). (Case File No.: DSP-2006-6). (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to approve the Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIFIC PLAN — DOWNTOWN (417-1-9) 40. Resolution No. 2006-242: APPROVING DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY REVIEW FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, "LUMINA". LOCATED AT 1105, 1121, 1123 AND 1125 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 41 EAST 12TH STREET. Applicant: Constellation Property Group Case File No.: DSP-2006-6. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 212 11 /21 /06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 41. Resolution No. 2006-243: APPROVING A DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN BY PLAM PLAZA ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 1.07- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1640 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD (APN# 557-410-20) (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the Item to the December 19th meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2006-70) 42. Resolution No. 2006-244: APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT USA, INC. AND PACIFIC STEEL, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Robert Leif, San Diego, gave a PowerPoint presentation showing the advantages of doing a land swap with the adjoining property and read a letter. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) George Rey, Real Estate Manager for Home Depot, spoke in favor and responded to questions. John Ziebarth, representing Home Depot, made a presentation and responded to questions. Tony LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition, spoke in opposition. Refugio Roa, St. Anthony's Organizing Ministry, expressed concerns about the proposal and the Toss of land for an industrial park. Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in opposition ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad to adopt the Resolution with the Industrial Park to be part of consideration. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NEW BUSINESS CDC OWNED LAND / SALE - PURCHASE — ACQUISITION (406-4-1) 43. SUBJECT: Report: CDC -Owned Parcel at 405 West 18th Street (APN# 550-063-04), National City, CA. ( Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The report was accepted and filed. Book 88/Page 213 11 /21 /06 STAFF REPORTS — None. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS (509-1-4) City Attorney George Eiser provided the following report from the Special Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission Closed Sessions held in the Large Conference Room. See Agenda, Exhibit 'A', attached. The City Council authorized the initiation of litigation on one matter. The identities of the action and the defendants will not be disclosed at this time, but once litigation has formally commenced, will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations. The parties in the matter of PG&T, Inc., and John Fornari v. City of National City, Case No. GIS 24076 have come to a Mutual Settlement Agreement and Release of Certain Claims, as articulated in that public document. The parties agreed to resolve this writ action by agreeing to certain writ language compelling the issuance of a business license to sell used cars and a DMV Property Use Verification to sell used cars at the property and business located at 1807 National City Boulevard. The City agreed to waive its appeal rights to the trial court decision, and the Petitioners agreed to waive any attorneys fees and costs incurred in this writ action. This resolves case number GIS 24076. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Student Representative Hernandez inquired about a liquor billboard near Sweetwater High School and invited everyone to a school play. Student Representative Batasin referred a problem near the bus stop at Fourth Street and Highland Avenue. Member Natividad requested an update on the list of street lights. Member Morrison requested a report on county-wde sewer rates ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at the martin Luther King Jr. Community Center — 140 East 12th Street, National City, California. The meeting closed at 8:12 p.m. Book 88/Page 214 11 /21 /06 The Foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2006 Mayor City of National City ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK. EXHIBIT "A" AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CLOSED SESSIONS LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM CIVIC CENTER 1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TUESDAY — NOVEMBER 21, 2006 — 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 1) Agency Designated Representatives: HR Director Alfredo Lopez, Battalion Chief Condon Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association 2) Agency Designated Representatives: HR Director Alfredo Lopez, Captain Leonard Knight, Captain Manuel Rodriguez Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 3) Community Development Commission v. Henschel Trust, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860857 4) Community Development Commission v. Brock, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860858-1 5) Community Development Commission v. Kim San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860859-1 6) People v. Yunc]-Chang Yeh, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS 26690 7) P.G. & T. v. City of National City, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS 24076 Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) Three Potential Cases ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting — Tuesday — November 21, 2006 — 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center