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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 09-04 CC CDC MINBook 89 / Page 205 09-04-2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 4, 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, Parra, Ungab. Council / Commission members absent: Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Juniel, Ladrido, Post, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Soriano, Stevenson, Zapata. Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and Student Representatives Tanya Concha and Marcos Delgadillo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Makish Ugaitie, National City, representing the Bilateral Safety Corridor, introduced her group and its programs. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. SUBJECT: August Employee of the Month — Lavonne Watts, City Manager's Office COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2007 (102-10-2) 2. SUBJECT: Presentation by Chief of Police — Luis Carbajal, Explorer Captain. Chief Gonzales presented the 'San Diego County Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association 2007 Leadership Award for Academics and Physical Fitness' to National City Police Explorer Captain Luis Carbajal. 2a. City Manager Zapata introduced his son, Lee Michael Zapata, who will be a senior at Stanford University. Book 89 / Page 206 09-04-2007 PRESENTATIONS (cont.) 2b. Mayor Morrison introduced Mayor James Gordon of Olongapo City, Philippines. OFF AGENDA ITEM 2c. SUBJECT: Mayor Morrison requested that the following Resolution be added to the Agenda: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REDUCING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 FROM 15.7 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION TO 14.3 CENTS. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to bring the item onto the Agenda as Item No. 20a. Carried by the following vote, to - wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1) 3. SUBJECT: Proclaiming the Month of September 2007, as "National Preparedness Month" CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 (NCMC), Items 5 through 14 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-207 through 2007-216), Item No. 15 (Report), Items No. 16 and 17 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Consent Calendar except Item No. 5 and 14. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. 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 207 09-04-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADMIN 2007 (801-2-27) 5. Resolution No. 2007-207. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF GREEN CURB 30-MINUTE PARKING IN FRONT OF 110 E. 16TH STREET, RESTRICTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. (T. Lopez, TSC Item No. 2007-27) (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hemandez, National City, spoke in support. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. PARKING ADMIN 2007 (801-2-27) STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1) 6. Resolution No. 2007-208. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET, WEST OF "K" AVENUE, AND INSTALLATION OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON 9TH STREET BETWEEN K AVENUE AND EDGERTON WAY. (M. Corral and F. Perez, TSC Item No. 2007-28) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2007 (801-2-27) 7. Resolution No. 2007-209. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF ONE BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 523 E. 5TH STREET. (A. Torres, TSC Item No. 2007-29) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NOTE: Councilmember Natividad inquired about getting a list of approved handicap parking locations. Book 89 / Page 208 09-04-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING ADMIN 2007 (801-2-27) 8. Resolution No. 2007-210. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF ONE BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 1334 SCOTT DRIVE. (F. Gallegos, TSC Item No. 2007-30) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2007 (801-2-27) 9. Resolution No. 2007-211. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF 3 FEET OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON EACH SIDE OF THE ALLEY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 18TH STREET, EAST OF PROSPECT STREET. (Resident at 2220 E. 18th Street, TSC item No. 2007-31) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1) 10. Resolution No. 2007-212. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 22 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITH EXCEPTIONS FOR LESS THAN REQUIRED SETBACKS AND BUILDING SEPARATION ON AN APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE VACANT SITE BORDERED BY EAST 8TH STREET AND HARBISON AVENUE. (Applicant: Joseph Bendah, for Nationwide Enterprise, Inc.) (Case File No. 2007-24 S, CUP) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2007-41) 11. Resolution No. 2007-213, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ALARM PERMITTING & FALSE ALARM BILLING AND SOFTWARE SERVICES. (MIS) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 89 / Page 209 09-04-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2007-42) 12. Resolution No. 2007-214. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEPOSIT PLACEMENT AGREEMENT AND A CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK FOR UP TO $2,000,000 FROM THE CITY'S INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO INVEST IN THE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT REGISTRY SERVICES (CDARS) PROGRAM WITH A 5.25% RATE OF RETURN. (Economic Development Division) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 13. Resolution No. 2007-215. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR NATIONAL CITY'S USE OF PASHA PARKING LOT "J" LOCATED ON SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY FOR TEMPORARY PARKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREE BAYFRONT EXPO & CONCERT PROGRAM AT PEPPER PARK. (Community Services) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2007-43) CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN — WIRELESS COMM. (908-1-3) 14. Resolution No. 2007-216. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS INC. TO LEASE A PORTION OF THE LOUIS J. CAMACHO GYMNASIUM FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AN EQUIPMENT CABINET AND CERTAIN ANTENNA FACILITIES. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Jim Carpenter, representing Cricket Communications spoke in support. Fideles Ungab, National City, spoke in favor of building on an existing co -location site. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to continue for two weeks. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: Ungab. NOTE: Member Ungab abstained due to the fact that he is employed in the telephone industry. Book 89 / Page 210 09-04-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL REPORT 2007 (102-18-1) 15. SUBJECT: Report — Neighborhood Councils Monthly Reports for July & August 2007. (Community Services) ACTION: Filed. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 16. WARRANT REGISTER # 5 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,178,574.57 ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 17. WARRANT REGISTER # 6 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $582,104.80 ACTION: Ratified. See above. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1) 18. Public Hearing and Proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect for an Amendment to an Existing Specific Plan (SP-2-90) on a 1.65- acre site on the north side of Plaza Boulevard, just east of 1-805 to accommodate a proposed 10,300 square foot Retail development on two vacant parcels within the Specific Plan Area. (Applicant: Schuss Clark, an Architectural Corporation) (Case File No. 2007-1 SP, IS) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve of the Specific Plan Amendment and the Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect. TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker appeared on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to continue to October 2, 2007. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 I Page 211 09-04-2007 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 19. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1.08 PERTAINING TO OFFICIAL CITY NAMES, SEALS, LOGOS, INSIGNIAS, AND BADGES. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NEW BUSINESS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT HARBOR DISTRICT (417-1-7) 20. Notice of Decision — Coastal Development Permit for Bay Marina Drive (West 24th Street) widening project from Interstate 5 to Marina Way (Harrison Street) within the Harbor District Specific Area Plan and the Coastal Zone. Applicant: Community Development Commission. Case File No. CDP 2006-1. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to file the Notice of Decision. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. PROPERTY TAX RATE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS (205-2-2) 20a. Resolution No. 2007-217. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REDUCING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 FROM 15.7 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION TO 14.3 CENTS. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 212 09-04-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 21 (Resolution No. 2007- 218), Item No. 22 (Wan -ant Register). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2006-52) 21. Resolution No. 2007-218. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF A NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $195,023 FOR THE FOODLAND FACADE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 11 WITH HEALY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $34,064.32 AND CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 12 FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $9,090.83 AND CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 13 FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $48,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE FACADE/STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Account No. 900731). (Economic Development Division). ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 22. Warrant Register for the period of 08/03/07 through 08/16/07 in the amount of $503,668.83. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2006-57) 23. Resolution No. 2007-219. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TERM SHEET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR MARKET RATE (10%) LOAN AGREEMENT FOR UP TO $2.6 MILLION WITH THE CONSTELLATION PROPERTY GROUP FOR THE CENTRO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD. (Redevelopment Division) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Mayor Morrison read into the record a letter of opposition from Mr. Herman Baca. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Book 89 / Page 213 09-04-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont.) CONTRACT (C2006-57) 23. Resolution No. 2007-219 (continued). ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gonzales presented mementos for the 120th Year Anniversary of the Police Department. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Member Natividad reported that $70,000 was raised at the Relay for Life event held in National City. Vice Mayor Parra restated his interest in getting a report on the impact of reducing the size of the current Redevelopment Plan Area. Member Ungab said he would like to see the money collected for cell phone towers on city property to be used in the parks. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adiourn the meeting to the next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be held Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, Civic Center. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. The meeting closed at 7:35 p.m. Book 89 / Page 214 09-04-2007 ' N Q.C� Ci Clerk / Reco ing Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 6, 2007. 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