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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Ci Clerk / Reco ing Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 6,
2007.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
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