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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 09-19 CC CDC MINBook 88/Page 168 9/19/06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 19, 2006 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor / Vice Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Council / Commission members Absent: Inzunza. City Clerk Dalla read the following message into the record at the request of Mayor Inzunza: "I apologize for not being able to attend tonight's meeting. Unfortunately I could not reschedule a commitment I made months ago and I am out of the county. This is the fifth regularly scheduled council meeting I have missed in six years" — Mayor Inzunza. Administrative Officials present: Beard, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Garcia, Gonzales, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Smith, Wurbs, Zapata. Others Present: City Treasurer George Hood, Student Representatives Roseanita Hernandez and Maria Batasin. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, National City, objected to a recent newspaper article in the Union - Tribune and invited everyone to the Candidate forum ant the Methodist Church on October 18t. Dennis Leach, President, National City Police Officers Association, read a statement criticizing the Mayor's recent proclamation and comments designating National City a sanctuary for immigrants. PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. Employee of the Month Program — Fire Captain Donald Miner Book 88/Page 169 9/19/06 CITY -OWNED LAND / LEASE (1001-1-2) 2. Update on Marina Gateway Hotel and Commercial Project — Ivar Leetma, MRW Group. TESTIMONY: Ivar Leetma, reviewed some of the changes from the original project including parking, building height, building configuration and proposed restaurant tenant. The projected opening date is spring of 2008. Dr. Robert Leif, San Diego, spoke in favor of the project. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No 3 (Approval of the Minutes), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item Nos. 6 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2006-196 through 2006-202), Item No. 10 (Temporary Use Permit), and Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrants). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council/ Community Development Commission meeting of August 1, 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 a reading of the title only. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2000-33) 5. Resolution No. 2006-196: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH D-MAX ENGINEERING INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THE CITY WITH ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND ASSIST IMPLEMENTING NATIONAL POLLUTANTS DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 6. Resolution No. 2006-197: TO APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD CYPRESS GLEN CONDOMINIUMS SUBDIVISION MAP LOCATED ON CYPRESS NORTH OF SWEETWATER ROAD (S-2004-13). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 88/Page 170 9/19/06 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS REG ADMIN (503-10-1) 7. Resolution No. 2006-198: ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICIES COMMISSION'S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND RESECINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20004-168. (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1) 8. Resolution No. 2006-199: APPROVING A REVISED POLICY NUMBER 109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES FOR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AB 1234. ( City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2006 (406-1-21) 9. Resolution No. 2006-200: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE 2006-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CITY. (Community Development Commission) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2006 (203-1-22) 10. Temporary Use Permit- Cruise for the Cause hosted by the American Red Cross at Plaza Bonita on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with no waiver of fees. ( Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 11. Warrant Register #8. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $123,906.00. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 12. Warrant Register #9. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,240,517.93. (Finance) Natividad: Question about parking citation process ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 88/Page 171 9/19/06 PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2006 (415-1-2) 13. Public Hearing - Tentative Subdivision Map for the division of one 23,917 square foot property into three lots at 1821 & 1827 "C" Avenue. (Applicant: Ziba Ghaziaskari) (Case File No. s-2006-14) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Hold the hearing and approve the Tentative Subdivision Map. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to close the hearing and approve staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NCMC (506-2-21) 14. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.48 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE MANDATING RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERICE TRAINING FOR SELLERS AND SERVERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ON -SALE LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS." (City Attomey/Police) RECOMMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Bill Goulet, National City, spoke about the burden the Ordinance will place on businesses. Charissa McAfee, representing Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) spoke in support and in favor of including off -sale businesses. Judy Walsh -Jackson, San Diego, spoke in support and in favor of including off -sale businesses. Irma Hernandez, National City, spoke in support of the Ordinance and including all on and off -sale businesses. Stacey Lizarraga, National City, submitted a petition in support of the Ordinance. Lupe Garcia, National City, spoke in support of the Ordinance. Guille Coronado, National City, spoke in support and requested that markets and liquor stores be included. Daniel Styles, Center for the Prevention of High -Risk Drinking, spoke in support of the Ordinance and including off -sale businesses. Frank Lopez, National City Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Task Force, spoke in support of the Ordinance and adding off -sale businesses. Book 88/Page 172 9/19/06 ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 14. "AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10.48 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE MANDATING RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE TRAINING "(continued) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, to amend Section 'C' to include off -sale establishments. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Natividad, to require every person 21 years of age or younger, that sells alcohol for consumption to have training. Died for lack of a second. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 15. Marketing and cultural resource analysis for National City's Historical and cultural buildings (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: City Council provide direction regarding performance evaluations and authorize staff to begin discussions with tenants whose leases are up for renewal. TESTIMONY: Staff report by Community Services Director Leslie Deese and Susana Perido. ACTION: None. PERSONNEL ADMIN (604-6-1) 16. SUBJECT: Report: Restoration of City Services/Position Recruitments and City Manager Reorganization Plan. (City Manager/ Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Staff report by City Manager Zapata and Human Resources Director Lopez. ACTION: None. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM (805-1-5) 17. National City Transit — Monthly Transit Report for September, 2006. (John P. Webster, Sr., Vice President -General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: File the report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Councilman Parra left the Chamber at 8:12 p.m. Book 88/Page 173 9/19/06 CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 18 (Warrant). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza, Parra. Abstain: None. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2005 - JUNE 2006 (202-1-20) 18. Ratifications of Expenditures for the period 08/22/06 through 09/05/06 in the amount of $1.043.858. (Community Development Commission / Finance). ACTION: Approved. See Above. Councilman Parra returned to the Chamber at 8:15 p.m. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 19. Resolution No. 2006-201: APPROVING A DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN BY PALM PLAZA ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 1.07 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1640 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD. (APN #557-410-20) IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Juan Pablo and John Sheehan, representing Palm Plaza Associates, reviewed their proposed project and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to file the Resolution and require a redesign. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (2006-46) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 20. Resolution No. 2006-202: APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TERM SHEET THAT WAS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN WILLOW PARTNERS, LLC AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) OF NATIONAL CITY AND APPROPRIATING $722,000 FROM THE PROJECT AREA HOUSING FUND FOR THE PLAZA APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 1535 E. PLAZA BOULEVARD IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. (Community Development Commission) Book 88/Page 174 9/19/06 20. Resolution No. 2006-202: (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Davis Slajchert, representing Willow Partners, spoke in favor. 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. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2000-2006 (406-2-9) 21. Report: Community Development owned parcels at 1820 G Street, 1441 Harding Avenue, and 405 18t' Street, National City, California. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. STAFF Assistant City Manager Lin Wurbs announced that there would be a Special Joint Meeting with the National School District Board on September 25, 2006, in the Community Building. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Member Natividad requested that the Student Representatives be provided with name plates Student Representative Hernandez reported that the pedestrian button for the traffic signal at 30th and Highland Avenue is broken. CLOSED SESSIONS 1. Conference with Legal counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 © One Potential Case. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9 (c) (one potential case) ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to qo into closed session. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: Inzunza. Abstain: None. Book 88/Page 175 9/19/06 The Council retired into dosed session at 9:07 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held September 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Community Building, 140 E. 12th Street. The next Regular City Council/ Community Development Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 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.