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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-17 CC CDC MINBook 89 / Page 170 07-17-2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 17, 2007 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Council / Commission members absent: Parra, Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Garcia, Juniel, Ladrido, Limfueco, Lopez, Post, Raulston, Smith, Stevenson, Zapata. Others present: Student Representatives Tanya Concha and Marcos Delgadillo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON ORDER OF BUSINESS City Attorney Eiser recommended Item No. 21, Public Hearing - Regarding levy of Self Assessments for the Downtown National City Property Business Improvement District, be taken up with City Council Public Hearings and Items Nos. 22 and 23 should be considered on August 7, 2007. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Pan -a, Zarate. Abstain: None. OFF AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Request to add an Off -Agenda Item for a Temporary Use Permit for the Auto Heritage Days. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to bring the item onto the Agenda as Item No. 17a. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ted Godshalk, National City, reported on concerns from the Old Town Neighborhood Council regarding graffiti on freeway structures. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, reported a missing lock on a gate at Kimball Tower. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Book 89 / Page 171 07-17-2007 PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. Employee of the Month Program (July) — Police Officer Damian Ballardo COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2007 (102-10-2) 2. Sweetwater student recognized. Arturo Reyado was recognized for his life-saving rescue efforts while at Lake Jennings on a school outing. 2a. Metro Commission/JPA Budget Report — Doug Wilson, Treasurer of Metro Commission/JPA CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Minutes), Item No. 4 (NCMC), Item No. 5 (Resolution No. 2007-168), Items 6 and 7 (Warrant Register), Item No. 8 (Temporary Use Permit), Item No. 9 (Report). Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar except Item No. 8. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 29, 2007 and the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2007 of the City Council/Community Development Commission (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. Book 89 / Page 172 07-17-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1) 5. Resolution No. 2007-168. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A CROSSWALK FOR THE EAST LEG OF THE INTERSECTION OF STOCKMAN STREET AND CAGLE STREET AND A CROSS TRAFFIC INTERSECTION WARNING SIGN FOR THE NORTHBOUND APPROACH. (Community Services Department, TSC Item No. 2007-20) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 6. WARRANT REGISTER # 48 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,220,033.65. ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 7. WARRANT REGISTER # 49 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $677,683.13. ACTION: Ratified. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 8. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — 15 Minutes of Fame Event hosted by 10 News & Azteca America San Diego at Kimball Park on August 25, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Building and Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Paola Hemandez, representing the applicant, requested to be allowed to move the event to the MLK Center and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Temporary Use Permit for the MLK Community Center subject to all conditions of staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL REPORT 2007 (102-18-1) 9. SUBJECT: Neighborhood Council's Monthly Report for June 2007. (Community Services) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. Book 89 / Page 173 07-17-2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET VACATION ADMIN 2007 (902-26-2) 10. Public Hearing — Street vacation to close an unimproved portion of Cleveland Avenue and an unimproved alley, south of Bay Marina Drive and east of Marina Way. Applicant: Community Development Commission. (Case File No. 2007-27 SC, APNs 559-117-10, -14, -15) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission determination and recommends approval of the Street Vacations. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, National City, inquired when the buildings were scheduled to be torn down. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Street Vacation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1) 11. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a recycling facility behind the Foodland Grocery Store at 303 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Southwest Recycling) (Case File 2007-04 CUP) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. TESTIMONY: Ken Webb, representing the applicant, spoke in favor and responded to questions. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, was neutral on the proposal. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Conditional Use Permit with all findings and conditions including added conditions for signage. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 174 07-17-2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT (406-2-4) 12. Public Hearing - Allocation of Program Income and Unallocated Funds in HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program. (Grants & Housing & City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 13. Public Hearing - To consider the report required by Health and Safety Code Section 5473, Et Seq. pertaining to the collection of sewer charges on the tax roll, directing the City Clerk to file said report with the San Diego County Auditor and directing the Finance Director to certify with the San Diego County Auditor the "Sewer Service Charge Fund." (Public Works) **Refer to Item #16** RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEV LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 MILE OF CARS (406-2-8) 14. Public Hearing- Regarding the levy of self assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 — Mile of Cars (Community Benefit District) to fund enhanced median and frontage improvements, including landscaping and irrigation, painted crosswalks and colored concrete hardscape, and ongoing maintenance for graphic panels, banners, signage, and street furniture. (Redevelopment Division) **Refer to Item #15 RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 175 07-17-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY DEV LANDSCAPE DIST NO. 1 MILE OF CARS (406-2-8) 15. Resolution No. 2007-169. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SELF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 — MILE OF CARS (COMMUNITY BENEFITS DISTRICT) TO FUND ENHANCED MEDIAN AND FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION, PAINTED CROSSWALKS AND COLORED CONCRETE HARDSCAPE, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE FOR GRAPHIC PANELS, BANNERS, SIGNAGE AND STREET FURNITURE. (Redevelopment Division) **Refer to Item #14** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Item No. 21 taken up next. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEV BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 21. Public Hearing - Regarding levy of self assessments for the Downtown National City Property Business Improvement District (Morgan Square Community Benefit District) to fund ongoing maintenance and operations (Public Rights of Way and Sidewalk Operations, District Identity and Streetscape Improvements, Administration and Corporate Operations, and the District's Reserve Fund). (Economic Development Division) **Refer to Item #22** RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 176 07-17-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) SEWER CAPACITY / FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 16. Resolution No. 2007-170. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE REPORT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 5473, ET SEQ. PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE SAN DIEGO AUDITOR AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CERTIFY WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR THE "SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FUND". (Public Works) **Refer to Item #13** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2007-33) LABOR RELATIONS MEA MOU 2007-2009 (605-4-9) 17. Resolution No. 2007-171. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 17a. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Auto Heritage Day. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application subject to compliance with all conditions of approval including use of the City stage and 1925 Fire Engine. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 177 07-17-2007 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 18. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ("CITY COUNCIL") APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ("2007 Amendment") (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: Susanne Leif, San Diego, inquired about the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement process as it relates to her property on Cleveland Avenue. Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke against eminent domain. Robert Leif, San Diego, spoke in opposition. Mike Dunham, representing National City Housing Partners, LLC, spoke in support. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to amend the Ordinance to reduce the duration of the Redevelopment Plan Amendment from 12 to ten years and adopt the Ordinance as amended. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 19 (Warrant Register); Item No. 20 (Resolution No. 2007-172). Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2006 — JUNE 2007 (202-1-21) 19. Ratifications of Expenditures of the Community Development Commission: Expenditures for the Period of 06/15/07 through 06/28/07 of $335,867.99. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. CITY WIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1) 20. Resolution No. 2007-172. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES. (Community Development Commission/City Manager) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 891 Page 178 07-17-2007 PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEV BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 21. Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of National City regarding levy of self assessments for the Downtown National City Property Business Improvement District (Morgan Square Community Benefit District) to fund ongoing maintenance and operations (Public Rights of Way and Sidewalk Operations, District Identity and Streetscape Improvements, Administration and Corporate Operations, and the District's Reserve Fund). (Economic Development Division) **Refer to Item #22** ACTION: Taken up earlier in the meeting. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION COMMUNITY DEV BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 22. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Morgan Square Community Benefit District). (Economic Development Division) **Refer to Item #21** RECOMMENDATION: Continue to the next meeting. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to consider at the August 7, 2007 Meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEV BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (406-2-11) 23. SUBJECT: Report — Submission of Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Downtown National City Property Business Improvement District (Morgan Square Community Benefit District) Annual Budget, list of Board of Directors, 2006 and 2007 Profit and Loss Statements, and the 2006 Independent Auditor's Report. (Economic Development Division) RECOMMENDATION: Continue to the next meeting. Book 89 / Page 179 07-17-2007 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) 23. SUBJECT: Report (continued). TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to consider at the August 7, 2007 Meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. GRANT / PUBLIC WORKS (206-4-23) 24. SUBJECT: Report on the Work Plan for the Westside Neighborhood Brownfield Assessment project being funded by a $200,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (Redevelopment Division) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the Report. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to accept and file the Report. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Manager Leslie Deese announced that Police Chief Gonzales was honored at the MAAC Project Annual Dinner. City Manager Chris Zapata introduced Jeanette Ladrido, the City's new Finance Director. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council Member Natividad requested that he be provided with a list of current vacant positions in the City and that staff try to assist the First Apostolic Church Charter School locate a larger site for their campus. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to adjourn the City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None. The meeting closed at 8:21 p.m. Book 89 / Page 180 07-17-2007 Ierk / Reco ding Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 2, 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.