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02-20-2007
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
February 20, 2007
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor /
Chairman Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab,
Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Juniel,
Kirkpatrick, Limfueco, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Smith, Stevenson, Zapata.
Others present: Student Representatives Roseanita Hernandez and Maria
Batasin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City / CDC Attorney George Eiser announced that there was nothing to report
from the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Alfonso Hernandez, National City, reported that he has been told that the City
Public Works Building has roof leak problems and inquired about the existence of
low interest loan programs by the CDC.
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS (102-10-2)
1. SUBJECT: Presentation by America Donatto to City Council for their
participation in Relay for Life.
2. SUBJECT: Report for Transportation Plan for the City of National City.
(Engineering)
TESTIMONY: City Traffic Engineer Stephen Manganiello made a
PowerPoint presentation. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Minutes), Item No. 4
(NCMC), Items 5 and 6 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-22 through 2007-23), Items 7
and 8 (Notice of Decision), Item No. 9 (Report), Items 10 and 11 (Temporary Use
Permits), Item No. 12 (Report), Items 13 and 14 (Warrant Registers). Motion by
Zarate, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
3. SUBJECT: Approval of the minutes of the Adjoumed Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission meetings of January 9,
2007 and January 16, 2007. (City Clerk).
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22)
4. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF THE
TEXT OF THE 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.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1)
5. Resolution No. 2007-22. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A WIRELES COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 1526
EAST 18TH STREET. (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
TRANSPORTATION SANDAG REPORTS GENERAL ADMIN (802-2-1)
6. Resolution No. 2007-23. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) OF
SANDAG TO INCLUDE A NEW FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF
SOUND -WALLS ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF 1-805, NORTH OF PLAZA
BOULEVARD. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3)
7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a zone
variance for Tess than required front yard setback for a single-family
residence at 835 East 2'i Street (Applicant: Patrick Debaca) (Case File Z-
2006-3) (Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2007 (414-1-22)
8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planned Development Permit for a new
single-family home on a lot with an existing home at 1931 A Avenue.
(Applicant: Aimee Amarillas Anaya) (Case File No. PD-2006-6) (Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL REPORT 2007 (102-18-1)
9. SUBJECT: Neighborhood Councils monthly report for January 2007.
(Community Services)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Inflatable Air Dancer at Liberty Tax
Service located at 1615 Plaza Blvd. from February 21, 2007 to April 15,
2007 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with no waiver of fees. (Building and
Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Bayview Tower Advertising Banners
located at 801 National City Blvd. from March 1, 2007 to September 30,
2007 with no waiver of fees. (Building and Safety)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT AUDIT (805-1-5)
12. SUBJECT: National City Transit Monthly Report for February — 2007
(National City Transit)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21)
13. WARRANT REGISTER # 28 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,271,797.47.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21)
14. WARRANT REGISTER # 29 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $625,666.96.
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22)
15. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING
CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND
USE CODE FROM IP-PD TO RM-3PD FOR AN 11.9 ACRE VACANT
SITE BETWEEN 4TH AND 8TH STREETS AND BETWEEN ARCADIA
AVENUE AND BURDEN DRIVE. (Applicant: Generations Development,
LLC.) (Case File No. GP-2006-I/ZC-2006-1) (Planning)
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
ZONING 2007 (506-1-22)
16. Resolution No. 2007-24. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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 4TH AND 8TH STREETS
AND BETWEEN ARCADIA AVENUE AND BURDEN DRIVE. (Applicant:
Generations Development, LLC.) (Case File Nos. GP-2006-1/ZC-2006-1)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2007 (902-26-2)
17. Resolution No. 2007-25. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER
TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 7TH STREET EAST OF
BURDEN DRIVE AND WEST OF ARCADIA AVENUE. (Applicant:
Generations Development, LLC) (Case File No. SC-2006-1) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2007-5)
18. Resolution No. 2007-26. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$125,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE
COMPLETION OF A SOCCER PROJECT AT KIMBALL PARK.
(Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2007 (406-1-22)
19. Resolution No. 2007-27. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TRANSFER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ARENA SOCCER PROJECT. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
LABOR RELATIONS CITY ATTORNEY (605-11-1)
20. Resolution No. 2007-28. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE
COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
BUDGET TRANSFERS ADMIN (103-2-4)
21. Resolution No. 2007-29. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS FROM THE UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE ACCOUNT TO
THE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION ACCOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$108,000 TO SUPPORT A ONE-TIME INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT
GROUPS. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENTS ADMIN (405-6-1)
22. SUBJECT: Request by the Intemational Community Foundation for City
Council to initiate a land use change for properties located at 2505 and
2525 N Avenue. (Walton House)
TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker appeared on behalf of the
applicant and responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to initiate the
requested process. Carried by the following vote, to -wit, Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Ungab, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Parra. NOTE: Vice Mayor Parra abstained because his
personal residence is within 300 feet of the proposed project.
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NEW BUSINESS
ZONING 2007 (506-1-22)
23. SUBJECT: Report on the possibility of zoning action to address conflicting
land use and public health issues on the west side. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
TESTIMONY: Tone LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition,
requested that the City move aggressively to declare the existing
truck driving school a public nuisance and adopt an ordinance that
prohibits and addresses objectionable operation of trucks near
schools.
Ignacio Jimenez, representing his cousin, Javier Jimenez,
encouraged the Council to do what is right for the City.
David Qutierrez, representing the owner of the truck driving school,
responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to have staff
report back on possible Ordinances to restrict truck driving schools
and trucks from within 100 feet of schools and residences, prohibit
idling engines; establish a 'No Truck Route' on 19th Street; and
consider use of bio fuel as a viable alternative. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ASTHMA COMMITTEE (101-40-1)
24. SUBJECT: Discussion to reinstate and appoint staff to the Asthma
Committee. (Council initiated)
ACTION: Report requested on possible staffing of Committee to
get it up and running again. There was no vote.
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2007 (406-1-22)
25. SUBJECT: Status Report: Schedule for processing of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act
(HOME) program applications and scheduling a Public Hearing.
(Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Schedule a Public Hearing on March 6, 2007 at
6:00 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to set a Public
Hearing for March 6, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., and schedule the allocation
of funds for the March 20' 2007 Council Meeting. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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INITIATIVE TO REPEAL PROP `D' SALES TAX (505-17-5)
26. SUBJECT: Certification of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition to repeal
Sections 4.60.010 through 4.60.180 of Chapter 4.60 of the Municipal Code
of the City of National City (Proposition D). (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Take action to: a) Submit the Measure to the
Voters or; b) Order desired reports from appropriate City Departments as
provided for in Elections Code Section 9212.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to request staff
report to the City Council on the consequences of measure and that
report be due within 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 27 (Warrant Register), Items
28 and 29 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-30 through 2007-31). Motion by Parra,
seconded by Ungab, to approve Items 27 and 28 and pull Item 29 for discussion.
Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21)
27. Ratifications of Expenditures of the Community Development
Commission: Expenditures for the Period of 01/25/07 through 02/07/07 of
$820,809.38. (Community Development Commission/Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CONTRACT (C2007-6)
28. Resolution No. 2007-30. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP,
INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT. (Community Development Commission)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2007-7)
29. Resolution No. 2007-31. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING A MUTUAL RESCISSION AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
OLSON URBAN HOUSING, L.L.C. (Community Development
Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Tony Parker, representing the Olson Company,
spoke in favor.
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CONTRACT (C2007-7)
29. Resolution No. 2007-31 (continued)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
LABOR RELATIONS CDC EMPLOYEES (605-12-1)
30. Resolution No. 2007-32. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING A ONE-TIME INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR FULL-TIME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION CENTER
EMPLOYEES. (Community Development Commission)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
STAFF REPORTS
31. SUBJECT: Verbal Update on the Heartland Communication Mobile Data
Computers Program. (Fire)
Fire Chief Rod Juniel reported on the Mobile Data Computers Program
planned by Heartland Communication Authority and the City's current and
future potential assessment for the enhanced communication system.
Rudy Lopez, Acting Community Services Director, introduced Kaseem
Baker, the City's new Recreation Director.
Brad Raulston, CDC Executive Director, reported on favorable action by
the Coastal Commission on the National City Aquatic Center.
Tony Garcia, Acting Building & Safety Director, reported on Code
Enforcement efforts that occurred on Valentine Day.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Student Representative Rosanita Hemandez requested an update on Aquatic
Center and the crosswalk problem at Wal-Mart.
Council Member Natividad inquired about the possibility of left turn signal phase
at the entrance to Wal-Mart.
Vice Mayor Parra inquired about the Miss National City Pageant and the
homeless problem at 8th and Highland. Mr. Parra suggested it was time to move
forward with the next phase of liquor regulations for on -sale establishments.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Ungab reported that the tree containers along Highland Avenue
are accumulating trash.
Council Member Zarate said she noticed there is an increasing problem with
graffiti along 18th Street and complimented staff for the Camera Project
dedication.
Mayor Morrison Inquired about the paint colors on the new condominium project
on L Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjoumed to the Regular Meeting of the City Council and
Community Development Commission Strategic Planning Workshop to be held
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Kimball Senior Center, 1221 "D"
Avenue, National City, Califomia.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 8:30 p.m..
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ing Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 20, 2007.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
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