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Home My WebLink About2006 12-19 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 225 12-19-2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 19, 2006 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate Council / Commission members absent: None. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Limfueco, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Wurbs, Zapata. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City / CDC Attorney George Eiser reported that there was no reportable action taken by the City Council / CDC Board at the Special Meeting held at 5:00 p.m. (see Exhibit "A" attached) PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION Ted Godshalk, National City, expressed hope that the City Council would be more open in their deliberations and disappointment that the applicants for the vacant City Council seat were not asked tougher questions during their interviews. Bert Andrade, National City, spoke about the revival of the Fil-Am Community Organization and spoke in support of Ditas Yamane for appointment to the vacant City Council seat. Romy Marquez, representing the Philippine Village Voice spoke in opposition to the appointment of Ditas Yamane. Edna Concepcion, Bonita, spoke in opposition to the appointment of Ditas Yamane. Alfonso Hemandez, National City, withdrew his name from consideration for appointment to the vacant City Council seat. Book 88/Page 226 12-19-2006 APPOINTMENTS / INTERVIEWS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2) 1. SUBJECT: Decision on Council Vacancy Replacement. (City Attorney) City Clerk Michael Dalla reported that seven of the applicants interviewed at the Adjourned Regular Meeting on December 12, 2006, submitted sufficient signatures on their nomination papers and are eligible for appointment to fill the City Council vacancy. The eligible candidates are: Mitch Beauchamp, Alma Graham, Sue Jarrett, Cecilia Kirk, Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Fideles Ungab and Ditas Yamane. Mayor Morrison explained the selection process that would be followed. For the first round of voting, each Council Member would receive a written ballot and vote for three candidates. Those candidates receiving two or more votes would advance to the second round. In the second round, each Council Member would vote for two candidates. If no candidate received four votes, those candidates receiving three votes would advance to a third round. Voting would continue until one candidate receives a majority vote. Ballots were distributed for the first reported the results as follows: Candidate Mitch Beauchamp Alma Graham Ditas Yamane Alejandra Sotelo-Solis Cecilia Kirk Fideles Ungab Votes 1 1 1 2 3 4 round of voting. City Clerk Votes Cast By Zarate Natividad Morrison Parra, Zarate Parra, Morrison, Natividad Parra, Morrison, Natividad, Zarate Dalla Ballots were distributed for the second round of voting. City Clerk Dalla reported the results as follows: Candidate Cecilia Kirk Alejandra Sotelo-Solis Fideles Ungab Votes Votes Cast By 1 Natividad 2 Parra, Zarate 4 Parra, Morrison, Natividad, Zarate ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad to appoint Fidelis Ungab to fill the vacant City Council Seat. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Council Member Fideles Ungab who then took his seat at the dais. Book 88/Page 227 12-19-2006 APPOINTMENTS / INTERVIEWS (cont.) SWEETWATER AUTHORITY APPT ADMIN (101-22-1) 2. Interviews and Appointments: Sweetwater Authority Board. (City Clerk) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to appoint Ron Morrison to the Sweetwater Authority. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Natividad, Parra, Ungab, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Morrison. VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADMIN (101-20-1) 2a. Selection of Vice Mayor (Council Initiated) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to appoint Frank Parra as Vice Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 3. SUBJECT: Employee of the Month Program - Maria Elena Wright, Recreation Center Supervisor, was recognized as Employee of the Month. (Community Services) COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2006 (102-10-1) 4. SUBJECT: Recognition of Mr. Moreno for removing the liquor advertising next to Sweetwater High School. (Council initiated) ACTION: This item was continued. COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2006 (102-10-1) 5. SUBJECT: Historical Society's Presentations to the City of National City. Janice Martinelli, Historical Society Representative, presented certificates of appreciation to the City, the Graffiti removal staff and the Community Services Department for their support of the Historical Society. SOLID WASTE ADMINISTRATION (911-1-8) 6. SUBJECT: Presentation of check from Regional Solid Waste Association by Mayor Ron Morrison. ACTION: Mayor Morrison presented a check to the Finance Director in the amount of $18,904. Book 88/Page 228 12-19-2006 PRESENTATIONS (cont.) PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 6a. SUBJECT: Recognition of Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs. City Manager Chris Zapata recognized retiring Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs for her distinguished career, leadership and service to the City especially during the recent financial difficulties. Mayor Morrison presented Mrs. Wurbs with flowers and complimented her for her professionalism and record of public service. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar Item No. 7 (Minutes), Item No. 8 through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2006-261 through 2006-263), Item No. 11 (Temporary Use Permit), Item No. 12 (Resolution No. 2006-264), Item Nos. 13 through 15 (Warrants). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. 7. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council / Community Development Commission meeting of December 5, 2006. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 8. Resolution No. 2006-261: 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. GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22) 9. Resolution No. 2006-262: AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,591 FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND $38,997 FOR TRAINING IN REIMBURSABLE GRANT FUNDS OR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY FROM THE FY06 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 229 12-19-2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) GRANT HOMELAND SECURITY (206-4-22) 10. Resolution No. 2006-263: AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF $29,250.81 FOR TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND RECONFIGURATION OF COMMUNICATION CONSOLES TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. SUCH EXPENDITURE TO BE FUNDED THROUGH STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING (SLESF) GRANT MONEY FROM FY 99 & PRIOR. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — American Cancer Society's National City Relay for Life at Kimball Park from August 11-12, 2007 with $1,500 in fees waived due to the adoption of City Council Policy #804. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. BUDGET FY 2006-2007 (206-1-22) 12. Resolution No. 2006-264: CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET INTO THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. (Finance) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 13. WARRANT REGISTER # 20 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $357,722.81. ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 14. WARRANT REGISTER # 21 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,400,828.97. ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 15. WARRANT REGISTER # 22 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $398,718.72. ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 88/Page 230 12-19-2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 16. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for Park Lofts Condominiums. Location: 1509, 1531, 1535 National City Boulevard & 49 East 16th Street. APN: 560-100-05, -06, -07, & -08. (Applicant: Paradise Creek Holding Corporation) (Case File No.: S-2006-15) (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: CDC Executive Director Brad Raulston distributed a memorandum (see Exhibit "C", attached) outlining Amended Conditions of Approval requested by the applicant and recommended for approval by the CDC staff. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hemandez, National City, expressed concems about the closure of 15th Street and cleaning of the drainage channel. John Smaha, representing the applicant, requested and explained various concerns and requested changes to the Conditions of Approval. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 17. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for "Harbor View Condominiums". Location: 404 E. 8th Street, 419 E. 9th Street, and 829 & 831 D Avenue. APN: 556-493-01, -02, 03, -04, & -05. (Applicant: Harbor View Condos LLC/Gulf Unlimited Corporation. (Case File No.: S-2006- 16) (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 18. Resolution No. 2006-265: APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARK LOFTS CONDOMINIUMS. LOCATION: 1509, 1531, 1535 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD & 49 EAST 16TH STREET. APN: 560- 100-05, -06, -07, & -08. (Applicant: Paradise Creek Holding Corporation) (Case File No.: S-2006-15) (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution with staff recommendations and staff to work with developer on un-resolved issues. Book 88/Page 231 12-19-2006 NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 19. Resolution No. 2006-266: APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR "HARBOR VIEW CONDOMINIUMS". LOCATION: 404 E. 8TH STREET, 419 E. 9TH STREET, AND 829 & 831 D AVENUE. APN: 556- 493-01, -02, 03, -04, & -05. (Applicant: Harbor View Condos LLC/Gulf Unlimited Corporation. (Case File No.: S-2006-16) (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2006-74) 20. Resolution No. 2006-267: REALLOCATING $430,000 FOR THE OLD LIBRARY REMODEL AS REQUIRED BY THE LEASE WITH THE SAN DIEGO JOINT PORT LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE (PMA/ILWU), AWARDING A CONTRACT TO STEVENS CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $360,000 TO PERFORM THE WORK REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY REMODEL FOR THE PMA/ILWU PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2006-75) 21. Resolution No. 2006-268: APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION (POA). (Human Resources). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Staff report by City Manager Zapata. ACTION: Motion by Parra seconded by Zarate to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Pan -a, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Ungab. NOTE: Council Member Ungab disclosed, for the record, that he abstained because he did not have all the information regarding the City's financial condition. Book 88/Page 232 12-19-2006 NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2006-76) 22. Resolution No. 2006-269: APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION (FFA). (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Staff report by City Manager Zapata. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Ungab. Council Member Ungab disclosed, for the record, that he abstained because he did not have all the information regarding the City's financial condition. BUDGET FY 2006-2007 (206-1-22) 23. Resolution No. 2006-270 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FY 2006- 2007 MID -YEAR BUDGET CHANGES. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Staff presentation by Assistant City Manager Wurbs. (See Exhibit "B" attached.) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs expressed thanks for the opportunity to cap her 34.5 year public service career in National City and the wonderful opportunity and experience working with the staff and Council. NEW BUSINESS LABOR RELATIONS MAYOR / COUNCIL (605-8-1) 24. SUBJECT: Report: Adjustments in compensation for Mayor and City Council; Limitations on compensation for CDC Chairman and Board Members. (City Attomey) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to tie any future raises for the Mayor and City Council to those approved for the Municipal Employees Association (MEA). Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 233 12-19-2006 OFF AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Request to add an Off -Agenda Item conceming a letter to San Diego Mayor Sanders. Mayor Morrison reported that there was a time sensitive Item dealing with the Wastewater System that needed to be added to the Agenda that arose after the agenda was posted. RECOMMENDATION: Add the item. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to bring the item onto the Agenda as Item No. 28a. Carried by unanimous vote. 25. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT — MTS ADMIN (805-2-1) SUBJECT: Discussion of MTS proposal to transfer operational responsibility for National City Transit Service to Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); City of National City property at 522 West 8th Street. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: John Webster, National City Transit Manager, took issue with the motives and actions of MTS and expressed concems that the National City community will not be the beneficiary of the proposed change to what is one of the most efficient and successful transit systems in the state because transit funds that would have been used in National City to benefit residents will, instead, be used outside the city to benefit others. Student Representative Roseanita Hemandez spoke in support of National City Transit and the quality and safety of the bus system. Ted Godshalk, National City, inquired about National City's representation on MTS over the past four years. Mr. Godshalk requested that the existing bus facility be on a future agenda as a possible site for the first industrial auto park. Ed Bullock, National City, spoke against the takeover. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to recall National City's MTS Representative; direct letters be written to Mayors from MTS cities, all correspondence to go through the City Attorney, and staff to look at altemative uses of the Transit property. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 234 12-19-2006 NEW BUSINESS (continued) TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL (801-6-1) 26. SUBJECT: An appeal to the City Council of the Traffic Safety Commission recommendation not to install speed humps on 22nd Street between "N" Avenue and Palm Avenue. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: The appeal be denied. TESTIMONY: George Hood, National City, stated that he and his neighbors did not receive notice of the appeal. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to continue the item. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2006 (403-21-1) 27. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility at 1526 East 18th Street. (Applicant: T-Mobile USA) (Case File CUP-2006-10) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of decision. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: It was reported that the Notice of Decision has been appealed by the applicant and the matter would be set for hearing the first meeting in February. There was no vote. NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5) 28. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report for December — 2006. (John P. Webster, Sr., Vice President -General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: The report was filed. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 28a. SUBJECT: Request to Send a Letter to San Diego Mayor Sanders conceming an extension of the waiver for secondary treatment. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 88/Page 235 12-19-2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 29 (Warrant), Item No. 30 (Resolution No. 2006-271). Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 - JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 29. Ratifications of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission: Expenditures for the period of 11/22/06 through 12/06/06 of $782,154. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-77) 30. Resolution No. 2006-271: APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION (ENA) WITH THE SAN DIEGO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 1820 G STREET (APN #560-233-06) AND 1441 HARDING AVENUE (APN #559- 085-08), AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 31. Resolution No. 2006-272: APPROVING A RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE PARK VILLAGE PROJECT. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (406-2-9) 32. Resolution No. 2006-273: APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH KNOEFLER ENTERPRISES, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alejandro Perez, National City, spoke in opposition. Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in favor of a one year agreement and in opposition to a two year agreement. Tony LoPresti, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, expressed concerns about health impacts and compatibility with the West Side Specific Plan. Jim Beauchamp, National City, spoke in support. Book 88/Page 236 12-19-2006 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN (406-2-9) (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad to hold off on the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and move ahead with workshops. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: Ungab, Zarate. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Staff was asked to develop criterion for treatment of future Exclusive Negotiating Agreements. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 33. SUBJECT: Report: A report requesting the Community Development Commission to name a citizen to serve on a sub -committee to develop public art for the National City Aquatic Center. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Provide names of a primary and alternate citizen to serve on the Committee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Continued until January 9th. STAFF REPORTS Manuel Rodriguez, Police Captain, reminded the Council about the planned change in Courthouse boundaries for National City. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council Member Natividad requested reports on removal of barricades on 'A' Avenue during the day and reestablishment and funding of neighborhood clean- ups. Council Member Parra referred the continuing need for a traffic signal at Sweetwater Road and Orange Avenue. Council Member Zarate requested a report on police calls at Wal-Mart calls in 2006 and referred problems at King Liquor. Mayor Morrison reported his intent to have staff bring back a Council Policy that would require budget transfers in Council offices to have two signatures and the need to start disclosing ex parte contacts by Council. Book 88/Page 237 12-19-2006 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumed in honor of Mr. Ed Cheneweth. The meeting was adjoumed to the next Adjoumed Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 10:06 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2007. Mayor / CDC Chairman TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. EXHIBIT 'A' AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CLOSED SESSIONS LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM CIVIC CENTER 1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TUESDAY — December 19, 2006 — 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 1) Community Development Commission v. Henschel Trust, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860857 2) Community Development Commission v. Brock, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860858-1 3) Community Development Commission v. Kim, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 860859-1 4) Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9 (c) One Potential Case 5) Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Alfredo Lopez, Manuel Rodriguez, Roger Post, Walter Amedee, Minh Duong, Joe Smith, Lizza Rojas ADJOURNMENT Adjoum to the Adjoumed Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting — Tuesday — January 9, 2007 — 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center EXHIBIT "B" National City Fiscal Year 2006/07 Mid -Year Budget Review December 19, 2006 We Are 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 • Filled vacancies in alignment with council priorities and meet business sustainability model • Restored training for employees 1 It Wasn't Easy 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, that was balanced by stripping funds • Prop "B" then Prop "D" Elections to close structural General Fund deficit with penny sales tax 2 What You Did Recommendations Implemented by Council: • Suspended all General Fund Capital Improvement Projects ($3,500,000) - One time money a Eliminated Fee Waivers/Community contributions (S100,000) • Reduced Library operation from 6 days to 4 days a week • Reduced Swimming Pool operation from 9 to 3 months a year What You Did 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 3 Administrative actions taken: • 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) Fiscal Sustainability Programs Created and Now Continuing • Cost -reduction and Revenue Efficiency (CARE) Committee — Employee Driven • Position Review Committee • Purchasing Review Committee 4 General Fund • Budgeted Expenditures FY 06-07 $36,082,959 • Estimated Revenue FY 06-07 $36,516,274 ■ Anticipated "Prop D" revenue = $4.5 Million for FY06-07 (9 months) General Fund Projected Expenses/Revenues for FY06/07 _ 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 ohm cf°A1 —Revenues Expenses 5 Status Update ■ Fiscal Year (FY06-07) Started with $6.7 million in General Fund Reserve Reserve Balance wana ■ hMYnWry 1994 1998 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 NEXT STEPS • Staff is returning at mid -year with suggested changes to the budget that: • Recreates and replenishes funds that were "stripped" • Creates a Vehicle CIP Budget • Recommends modifications from the departments for spending 6 POLICE • Clean-up of lead at Firing Range - $60k • Budget for Parking Enforcement Program - $55,450 (left out of FY06/07 budget) • Adjust training budget (+$15k) per POA MOU • Reallocate Police Dispatch Position to Senior Dispatch Supervisor position • Negotiated Pay Increase per MOU - $173k FIRE • Recommend purchasing Turnout clothing and fire hoses — previously funded by CDBG - S36,000 • Parking Structure Cover for Fire Vehicles - S15,000 • Matching Funds for Self-contained breathing apparatus $32,400 • Matching Funds for Pilot Wellness Program - $400 • Negotiated pay increase per MOU - $50,000 7 BUILDING & SAFETY • Create Housing Inspection Pilot Program Salaries and benefits for 2 Housing Inspectors Offset by Revenues during same period RISK MANAGEMENT • Increase liability claim costs by $100,000 8 COMMUNITY SERVICES • Community & Police Relations Commission $50,000 (Inadvertently not included in FY06/07 "reinstated" budget) PURCHASING • Create full time Buyer position • Add funds for copy machine and copy paper $37,000 9 PUBLIC WORKS • Increased cost by Metro JPA for Wastewater $546,142 — From the Sewer Enterprise Fund • Park Maintenance Fund $13,362 for Miscellaneous tools and planting materials previously funded by CDC VEHICLE REPLACEMENT • Recommend purchasing 6 police vehicles • Replace and retrofit all diesel vehicles to meet new State standards • $555,000 Total Cost 10 Replenishment of Funds • General Capital Outlay + $500,000 • Liability Claims Fund + $200,000 • General Accounting Services + $100,000 • Unemployment Insurance Fund + $100,000 • Equipment Replacement Fund + $400,000 NEXT STEPS • Staff will be recommending: • Moving the Nutrition Center Budget to the General Fund as part of FY07/08 Budget • Staff will be returning in January with the CDC mid- year budget update • Staff in conjunction with MBIA will estimate district taxes revenue stream beginning in January • Complete Audits for 05/06 (City done) 11 Questions / Comments 12 EXHIBIT "C" Preserwng Histo Shaping the Future Community Development Commission of National City Memorandum DATE: December 19, 2005 TO: Chairman and Board Members FROM: Brad Raulston, Executive Director / L VIA: Raymond Pe, Redevelopment Projects Manager SUB.IECT: Tentative Map (S-2006-15) -Amended Conditions of Approval The project applicant has requested revisions to the proposed conditions of approval. CDC has reviewed the proposed revisions and recommends the following amendments to the conditions of approval: #4. Paseo Plans. The applicant shall submit paseo improvement plans for approval and shall install and construct all improvements pursuant to the approved plans prior to occupancy. The paseo shall be designed to allow ingress and egress of emergency, maintenance, and service vehicles to the adjacent park. Restroom facilities shall be provided if determined to be feasible and desirable by the City. # 13b. Delete. #13g. Access to the park for emergency vehicles and delivery trucks (l0-ton) shall be maintained. #17a. Delete. #20. Business Improvement District. Pursuant to the Implementation Program of the Downtown Specific Plan, the subject property shall he incorporated into a Business Improvement District if such a district is formed. #20. Landscape Maintenance District. Pursuant to the Implementation Program of the Downtown Specific Plan, the subject property shall be incorporated into a Landscape Maintenance District if such a district is formed. #20. Parking, District. Pursuant to the implementation Program of the Downtown Specific Plan, the subject property shall be incorporated into a Parking District if such a district is formed.