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Home My WebLink About2007 01-09 CC CDC ADJ MINBook 89 / Page 1 01-09-2007 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 9, 2007 The Adjourned 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 Mayor / Chairman Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab, Zarate Council / Commission members absent: None. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Limfueco, Post, Raulston, Smith. Others present: Student Commissioners Roseanita Hernandez and Maria Batasin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, National City, expressed concerned about dangerous conditions at 20"' Street and Euclid Avenue and Prospect at 16"' Street. Bert Andrade, National City, said it was premature to raise wages. Rita Heuss, National City, reviewed events that occurred at El Toyon Park over the weekend that brought a large number of people to the park and asked for answers. Frank Lopez, National City, briefed the City Council on the last minute fund raising efforts that took place at El Toyon Park to assist a needy family and thanked staff, community and Council for their help and participation. Council Member Natividad took full responsibility for what occurred at El Toyon Park over the weekend. Book 89 / Page 2 01-09-2007 OFF AGENDA ITEM Mayor Morrison requested that an Item be added to the Agenda regarding a Temporary Use Permit for Cricket Communications. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to add Item 11 a to the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS (102-10-2) 1. SUBJECT: Recognition of Mr. Ron Moreno, Regional Director for CBS Outdoor for removing the liquor advertising next to Sweetwater High School. Mr. Scott Smith accepted the recognition on behalf of Mr. Moreno. (Council initiated) CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Items 3 through 5 (Resolution Nos. 2007-1 through 2007-3), Items 6 and 7 (Warrant Register). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 2. SUBJECT: 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. DEED (D2007-1) 3. Resolution No. 2007-1: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A STREET EASEMENT FROM JACKSON PENDO CYPRESS AVENUE, L.P. ON A PARCEL OF LAND FOR PUBLIC ACCESS PURPOSES ON CYPRESS AVENUE. (A.P.N. 564-250-40-00). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT FIRE DEPT (206-4-13) 4. Resolution No. 2007-2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,162 AS A 20% MATCH FOR THE $104,651 FROM THE FY06 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 89 / Page 3 01-09-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-10) 5. Resolution No. 2007-3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, EXTENDING THE EXISTING AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2007 OR UNTIL NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE NEW CONTRACT ARE COMPLETE. (Agreement No. 31-2003) (City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 6. WARRANT REGISTER # 23 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,301,627.49. ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 7. WARRANT REGISTER # 24 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $539,097.90. ACTION: Ratified. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISION / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3) 8. Public Hearing — Tentative Parcel Map for the division of an approximately 24,121 square -foot lot into four parcels with exceptions for Tess than required lot size and street frontage and a zone variance for Tess than required minimum garage width at 839 East 2nd Street. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Parcel Map and Zone Variance. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hemandez, National City, expressed concem about parking and the number of cars. Charles Curtis, representing the applicant, spoke in support. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to close the Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve The Tentative Parcel Map and Zone Variance with findings and added condition about the driveway. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 89 / Page 4 01-09-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2007(406-1-22) 9. Public Hearing required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to solicit National City resident's views and opinions regarding the housing and community development needs of lower income residents. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a Public Hearing to solicit input regarding Housing and Community Development needs. TESTIMONY: Marsha Charfauros, National City, was unable to attend the meeting but submitted her comments to staff by phone. Ms. Charfauros would like to see more affordable housing built, more programs to assist working single -mothers and teen programs to assist with tutoring, peer groups, and other worthwhile activities. ACTION: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C2007-1) 10. Resolution No. 2007- 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,298,308.50 FOR THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE AND 9TH STREET FOUNTAIN PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS. (Funding will be through Federal Transportation Enhancement Program funds and Redevelopment Tax Dollars) (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, asked questions about undergrounding, traffic circulation and the re -opening of "A" Avenue. Dukie Valderrama, National City, appeared on behalf of the contractor. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - CHRIS ZAPATA (604-6-2) 11. Resolution No. 2007-5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER CHRIS ZAPATA. (City Attomey) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Dukie Valderrama, National City, spoke in support. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 89 / Page 5 01-09-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2007 (203-1-23) 11 a. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Cricket Communications RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker appeared on behalf of the applicant and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Natividad. Abstain: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-22) 12. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL." (City Attorney) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT (C2006-37) 13. Resolution No. 2007-6. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (CDC) AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HUSK PARTNERS, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND MEDIA AFFAIRS, PARTICULARLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CDC'S HARBOR DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 89 / Page 6 01-09-2007 NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (101-7-3) 14. SUBJECT: 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) **Continued from Council Meeting of 12/19/06** RECOMMENDATION: Provide two names — a primary and alternate — for staff to contact to request service on the sub -committee. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to ask student reps to propose two names as primary and altemate. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF REPORTS 15. SUBJECT: Report: Staff Reorganization Update. (City Manager) City Manager Zapata reviewed the most recent staff reporting relationships for 2007. Reporting directly to the City Manager will be the CDC Executive Director, Finance Director, City Engineer, Planning Director, Section 8 Manager, and the Public Information Officer. Reporting directly to the Assistant City Manager will be the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Management Information Systems Manager, Purchasing Agent, and Department Directors for Library, Community Services, Human Resources, Public Works and Transit. Positions not scheduled for replacement during the fiscal year include: Building & Safety Director, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Redevelopment Agency Deputy Directors for Economic Development, Community Development and Finance. City Manager Zapata informed the City Council that Enforcement efforts are being planned for Valentine Day. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Parra disclosed that John Kirk is temporarily laid -up and could use some well wishes and encouragement. Council Member Zarate inquired about the condition of sewer pipes in the City. Mayor Morrison provided an update on the MTS takeover of National City Transit and the proposed transfer of National City from the jurisdiction of the South Bay Court. Mayor Morrison also requested a report on going out with an RFP for the City's legal advertising. Book 89 / Page 7 01-09-2007 ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adiourn the meeting to a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. on January 16, 2007. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, National City, Califomia. The meeting closed at 7:55 pm A Cit Clerk / Reco ing Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2007. Mayor / CDC Chairman TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIUCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE