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Home My WebLink About2007 04-05 CC CDC ADJ MINBook 89 / Page 77 04-05-2007 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 5, 2007 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of the City of National City was called to order at 6:22 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Council / Commission members absent: Ungab. Administrative Officials present: Beard, Campbell, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzales, Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Limfueco, Lopez, Pe, Post, Raulston, Smith, Soriano, Zapata. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP CDC Executive Director Brad Raulston provided an overview of the first and second Strategic Planning Workshops held on January 30, 2007, and February 28, 2007. Director Raulston indicated that the purpose of today's workshop was to present and review the Draft Strategic Plan and solicit comments from the public and City Council. City Manager Chris Zapata reviewed and summarized the first Strategic Plan Objective and related Action Plans. CDC Executive Director Raulston then reviewed and summarized Strategic Plan Objectives two through nine. (See attached Exhibit "A") The nine Strategic Objective # 1 Objective # 2 Objective # 3 Objective # 4 Objective # 5 Objective # 6 Objective # 7 Objective # 8 Objective # 9 Plans objectives are: Function as One City Achieve Fiscal Sustainability Improve Quality of Life Utilize Community Resources Focus Long Range Planning Efforts Improve Housing Conditions Make an Impact Promote Community Assets Build on Success Book 89 / Page 78 04-05-2007 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dukie Valderrama, National City, said that fiscal sustainability should be our number one goal. Joyce Brock, National City, asked questions about amortization of businesses. Sam Woodhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre, introduced himself and expressed interest in working with the City. Tony Bedford, San Diego, related problems business owners are experiencing because of the uncertainty of eminent domain. Mike Sunshine, National City, expressed displeasure with the workshop format. Adam Landa, .National City Municipal Employees Association (MEA), asked that MEA employees be remembered, treated fairly and with respect. Suzy Leif, San Diego, spoke about problems developing the Home Depot site. John Gish, MEA representative, spoke on behalf of employees. Lois Balfour, MEA representative, asked that the MEA be made a priority. Fred Puhn, National City, said it was important to reduce the number of rentals, synchronize traffic signals, provide more parking and plant trees. Robert Leif, San Diego, said that the Pacific Steel site needs to be cleaned -up before moving forward with a project at that location. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, said that property rights should be returned to west side residents and there has been mismanagement of assists and resources. Alma Isela, National City, expressed support for the plan and the need for more affordable housing to assist residents of Keystone trailer park. Ted Godshalk, National City, believes a Green Business Practices Section should be added to the plan and requested modifications to the proposed time- lines for Paradise Creek and the Old Town Specific Plan. Book 89 / Page 79 04-05-2007 MAYOR AND COUNCIL Council Member Natividad stated that he supports what is best for the employee union; believes that fiscal sustainability should be the number one goal, and that code and housing enforcement should be number two. Mr. Natividad believes that small business should be part of the strategic plan and that `quality of life' should include the word 'family'. Vice Mayor Parra said that he cares and supports the employee union and SEIU. He thanked the Mayor for the workshops and believes that staff did a great job putting everything together. Council Member Zarate said that she comes from a union family and appreciates the employees. Mrs. Zarate believes that family is important as well as working with landlords and she thanked staff for all their work. Mayor Morrison said the city is blessed with a city council that can work together to develop a common vision of where we want to go. It is his belief that projects don't have to drive vision but that vision should drive projects. Mayor Morrison said he supports opportunities presented by becoming a Green City; believes that even though much progress has been made the city has a long way to go and asked people to be patient. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, National City, California. The meeting closed at 8:30 pm Cit Clerk / Rec rding Secretar y The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2007. Mayor / CDC Chairman City of National City ouncitiP,riti First Workshop Overview January 30, 2007 Reviewed Use and c n mic eve o r n rl et di ions - Second Workshop Overview February 28, 2007 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS May Council Meeting COUNCIL STAFF Policy & Directions #1: Function as One City Function As One City erin + f city and Co= -mu C evelopment Commission directed by City Council to achieve: C emfining of development services Resource mina eme t o enhance efficient service e delivery romotion and inte ` ration of to l nnin : with extstin xn Resources singWork. 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