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10-16-2007
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA
October 16, 2007
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by Mayor /
Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab,
Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Baker, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Juniel,
Ladrido, Post, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Zapata.
Others present: Student Representatives Tanya Concha and Marcos Delgadillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Four young people, accompanied by Montserrat Casonova, National City, spoke
about leukemia and the importance of bone marrow donors.
Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke about graffiti problem and the possibility of
the graffiti workers patrolling the west side on Thursdays.
Jose Medina, National City, said the City Gate Walk Project should be held -up
until the West Side Specific Plan is approved and opposed if it violates the
preliminary West Side Specific Plan. Mr. Medina distributed a letter from the Old
Town Neighborhood Council. Copy on file in the Office off the City Clerk.
Toni LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition, spoke in support delaying action
on the Gate Walk Project until the West Side Specific Plan is complete.
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
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PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
1. SUBJECT: October Employee of the Month — Denise Davis,
Administrative Assistant — Community Development Commission.
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2007 (102-10-2)
2. SUBJECT: Port District Update — Commissioner Robert "Dukie"
Valderrama
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Minutes), Items 4 through
8 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-237 through 2007-241), Items No. 9 and 10 (Warrant
Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent
Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Note: Council Member Zarate requested
that Item No. 3, Approval of Minutes, reflect that she abstained on the approval of
the Minutes for August 7, 2007.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of August 7, 2007
and the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2007. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2007-11)
4. Resolution No. 2007-237. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NUMBER ONE TO KOCH-ARMSTRONG GENERAL
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY RESURFACING
PROJECT, FY 06-07 IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,628 FOR TWO
ADDITIONAL STREETS BEING PAVED AND VARIOUS ITEMS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE
CHANGE ORDER. (Funding for this project is provided by a grant from
the Califomia Integrated Waste Board and Traffic Congestion Relief Fund)
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2007-11)
5. Resolution No. 2007-238. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NUMBER TWO TO KOCH-ARMSTRONG GENERAL
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY RESURFACING
PROJECT, FY 06-07, IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,700 FOR PAVING OF
THE CITY HALL UPPER PARKING LOT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER AND APPROVING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM TWO NON -DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL
FUNDING ACCOUNTS (CARRY FORWARD FUNDS FROM FY 06-07) IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $57,002 TO THE PROJECT EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT FOR NATIONAL CITY STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
(the funding will be available through two general funding accounts that
were carried forward from FY 06-07). (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-59)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
6. Resolution No. 2007-239. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE UPDATED TARGET EMPLOYMENT AREA (TEA) FOR THE SAN
DIEGO REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE (SDREZ). (Economic
Development Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-59)
7. Resolution No. 2007-240. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO THE FIRST MOU WITH THE
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AND THE
SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(SEDC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING THE AGENCIES
RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT TO NATIONAL CITY FOR SAN
DIEGO'S 80% PORTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FEES
FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE (SDREZ).
(Economic Development Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2007-33)
LABOR RELATIONS MEA MOU 2007-2009 (605-4-9)
8. Resolution No. 2007-241. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY MODIFYING THE CONTRIBUTION
RATES TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY
DECREASING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADDING A
MEMBER CONTRIBUTION PAID BY NCMEA REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES. (Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
9. Warrant Register #11 for the period of 9/05/07 through 9/11/07 in the
amount of $1,295,516.58. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
10. Warrant Register #12 for the period of 9/12/07 through 9/18/07 in the
amount of $691,110.57. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2007 (414-1-22)
11. Public Hearing — Time extension request for a Tentative Subdivision Map
and Planned Development Permit for a 25 unit residential development on
a 1.9 acre property located west of 1-805 and north of 16th Street.
(Applicant: Ashok Israni for Pacifica Companies) (Case File No. S-2004-
2/PD-2004-2) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the expiration date be
extended by an additional year to September 21, 2008.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve staffs
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate,
seconded by Parra, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1)
12. Public Hearing — Time Extension Request — Tentative Subdivision Map to
divide a 12,750 square foot property on the east side of C Avenue
between 8th and 9th Streets, into eight residential Tots with a Conditional
Use Permit for one of the lots to have an accessory living unit.
(Applicants; Alfonso Reynoso, Adolfo Gallegos, and Edgar Herrera)
(Case File No. S-2004-6/CUP-2004-18) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the expiration date be
extended by an additional year to September 21, 2008.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to denv.
Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Ungab. Nays:
Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Abstain: None.
Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to continue to November
20. 2007. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Ungab. Absent: None. Abstain:
None. Staff to meet with owner regarding original plan.
Vice Mayor Parra left the Council Chamber at 7:11 p.m.
ZONING 2007 (506-1-22)
SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1)
13. Public Hearing and proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental
Effect for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from single-
family large lot (RS-1) to Private Institutional — Planned Development
overlay (IP-PD), and a proposed Specific Plan for a non-profit
philanthropic organization on a 6.58-acre site at 2505 and 2525 N Avenue.
(Applicant: International Community Foundation) (Case File No. 2007-16
SP, IS, GP, ZC) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed
Specific Plan and Amendment of the combined General Plan/Zoning Map
from RS-1 to IP-PD, as well as the Finding of No Significant
Environmental Effect. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
TESTIMONY: Richard Romney, representing the applicant, spoke
in support and read into the record two letters of support from
National City residents.
Janet Newland Bower, La Mesa, spoke in support.
Normal Pinal, National City, spoke in opposition.
Elizabeth Toy, National City, spoke in support.
Frank Lopez, National City, had questions and was neutral.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
ZONING 2007 (506-1-22)
SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1)
13. Public Hearing (continued).
TESTIMONY: Perla Bonilla, National City, spoke in opposition.
Marta Flores, National City, spoke in support.
David DeBaca, National City, spoke in support.
James Eaves, National City, spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to close the
hearing and approve staffs recommendation including all findings
and conditions of approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit.
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: Parra.
Vice Mayor Parra abstained because his personal residence is
within 300 feet of the property under consideration.
EX PARTE DISCLOSURES: Members Morrison, Natividad and
Zarate disclosed that they had exparte contacts with the applicant.
Vice Mayor Parra retumed to the Council Chamber at 8:20 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR ADMIN / AGENDA ITEMS (102-14-2)
14. Consideration of granting authority to the Mayor during National City Week
to confer the honorary title of "EMERITUS" upon former elected City
officials. (City Attomey)
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, grant authority to the Mayor during
National City Week to confer the honorary title of "Emeritus" to former
elected City Officials who have provided exemplary service to the City,
and who have left office under honorable circumstances.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to approve
staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Annual Sweetwater High School's
Homecoming Football Game Halftime Show on October 26, 2007 from 7-
10 p.m. at Sweetwater High School. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with a fee
credit in the amount of $1,500. Should City Council grant the waiver of
fees, total fees will be $0.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit (continued).
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve
staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Camina Por La Vida Leukemia Walk
sponsored by citizen Maria Casanova on Saturday, November 3, 2007.
The Walk will commence at 8:30 a.m. and proceed from 33`d Street to 12th
Street on National City Boulevard concluding at 11:00 a.m. (Building &
Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to approve staffs
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23)
17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Feria de Salud: Por to Familia 2008
hosted by the American Diabetes Association on March 1, 2008 at Kimball
Park with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver
of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to approve staffs
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
ZONING 2007 (506-1-22)
18. Notice of Decision - Zone variance for a reduced side yard setback to
permit expansion of an existing industrial building at 221 West 16th Street.
(Applicant: Robert J. Richards) (Case File 2007-40 Z) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission and
recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve
staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 19 (Warrant Register), Items
No. 20 and 21 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-242 through 2007-243). CDC Attorney
Eiser advised that there was a need to re -number Section 21 and 22 of
Resolution No. 2007-242 to correct an error. Motion by Natividad, seconded by
Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar including the recommended correction.
Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
19. Warrant Register for the period of 09/18/07 through 09/27/07 in the
amount of $374,900.81. (Community Development Commission/Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
CONTRACT (C2007-32)
20. Resolution No. 2007-242. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A REVISION TO
SECTION 21 OF THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARINA GATEWAY
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
DEED (D2007-7)
CONTRACT (C2007-46)
21. Resolution No. 2007-243. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM SWEETWATER
AUTHORITY. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
STAFF REPORTS
ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORT ADMIN (1104-1-1)
22. SUBJECT: Status Report to City Council in reference to National City
Resurfacing Project, FY-06-07. (Engineering)
ACTION: Filed.
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STAFF REPORTS (cont.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007 — 2010 (406-2-12)
23. SUBJECT: Report to City Council on National City Week (October 27,
2007 — November 1, 2007). (Economic Development Division)
ACTION: Filed.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7)
24. SUBJECT: Community Services October Staff Report. (Community
Services)
ACTION: Filed.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser stated that there was nothing to report
from the Special Meeting Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m. (See attached
Exhibit 'L')
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Zarate said that the Pubic Art event at the Fire Station was wonderful.
Member Natividad said it was important to include the student council
representatives in National City Week events and requested consideration be
given to the possibility of refunding the fees that were charged for an event in
Kimball Park that was rained -out.
Mayor Morrison announced that City Manager Chris Zapata is now President of
International Hispanic Network.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Everett Bobbitt, the legal
representative and negotiator for the Police Officers Association for many years.
The meeting was adjoumed to an Adjoumed Regular Meeting of the City Council
and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday, October 30,
2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber Civic Center.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council
Chamber, Civic Center.
The meeting closed at 8:43 p.m.
Book 89 / Page 241
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ity Clerk Re rding Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 6,
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.
EXHIBIT L
Agenda of a Special Meeting
City Council of the City of National City
Community Development Commission of the City of National City
Large Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
Special Meeting - Tuesday - October 16, 2007
5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
I. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Community Youth Athletic Center v. City of National City, Community Development Commission of
she City of National City, et al.
San Diego County Superior Court Case No. GIS 37-2007-0007604-CU-EI-SC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
2. Conference with I.cgal Counsel - Existing Litigation -- Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
a) Community Development Commission v. Matchinske Family Partnership, et al
SDSC Case No. GIC869966-1
b) Community Development Commission v. Fraternal Order ofEagles, et al
SDSC Case No. GIC869512-1
c) Community Development Commission v. Young Sook Kim, et al
Case No. GIC860859-1
d) Community Development Commission v. Paul R. Brock, et al
Case No. GIC868858-1
e) Community Development Commission v. Antonia E. Martin, et al
Case No. GIC860857-1
CITY COUNCIL
3. Liability Claims Government Code Section 54956.95
Workers' Compensation Claims
Agency Claimed Against: City of National City
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. Council
Chambers, Civic Center