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Home My WebLink About2007 12-18 CC CDC MINBook 89 / Page 279 12-18-2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 18, 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. Council / Commission members absent: Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Baker, Dalla, Deese, Duong, Eiser, Juniel, Ladrido, Post, 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 Alyssa Ramos, National City, representing Sweetwater High School Cheerleaders, introduced cheerleaders in attendance and requested City Council assistance in raising $12,000 to send their group to Florida. Susanne Leif, San Diego, requested extension of their deadline for Cleveland Avenue property beyond January 8th, 2008. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to bring the request on to Agenda as Item #18. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Ted Godshalk, National City, asked questions and expressed his views about a recent newspaper article involving the CDC and his public records request. PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. SUBJECT: December Employee of the Month — Susanna Hemandez- Peredo, Recreation Supervisor — Community Services Book 89 / Page 280 12-18-2007 PRESENTATIONS (cont.) PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) la. SUBJECT: Employee Recognition — Randy James, Fire Battalion Chief — 29 Years of Service. COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2007 (102-10-2) 2. SUBJECT: Update on Nutrition Center Operation. (City Manager) Copy of update is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: After the update and discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that; a) the current programs of core services as well as catering is ok as is, as long as it is not overboard in terms of outreach with private sector and; b) staff should return with a payment plan that auditors can approve regarding the $1.1 million that has been out the last couple of years and increase meal outreach to National City seniors. There was no vote. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Minutes), Items 4 through 8 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-269 through 2007-273), Items No. 9 and 10 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to pull Item No. 9 and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission of December 4, 2007. ACTION: Approved. See above. ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 4. Resolution No. 2007-269. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: COOLIDGE AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING AND STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT (BETWEEN E. 15TH STREET AND E. 18TH STREET). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 89 / Page 281 12-18-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2004-42) 5. Resolution No. 2007-270. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / FIRE DEPT (206-4-13) 6. Resolution No. 2007-271. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE FIRE CHIEF, POLICE CHIEF AND HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGER EACH AS AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND SUB -GRANTED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 7. Resolution No. 2007-272. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,125 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE FY07 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / FIRE DEPT (206-4-13) 8. Resolution No. 2007-273. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,751 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FY07 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 89 / Page 282 12-18-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 9. Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11/14/07 through 11/20/07 in the amount of $2,717,379.38. (Finance) TESTIMONY: Robert Leif, San Diego, inquired about one of the listed expenditures. 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. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 10. Wan -ant Register #22 for the period of 11/21/07 through 11/28/07 in the amount of $775,399.69. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. OFF AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Request to add an Off -Agenda Item: Adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Parcel of Property from the San Diego and Arizona Eastern (SD&AE) Railroad / Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). RECOMMENDATION: Add the item since the need to act arose after posting of the agenda. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to add the item to the Agenda as Item No. 19. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. PUBLIC HEARING SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1) 11. Continued 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 lots 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. Book 89 / Page 283 12-18-2007 PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2007 (415-1-3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2007 (403-22-1) 11. Continued Public Hearing (continued). TESTIMONY: Alfonso Reynoso, one of the property owners, responded to questions and spoke in favor. Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke against the extension. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to continue the item for 60 days to allow time for staff to negotiate with the developer the possibility of including two affordable units in the subdivision. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION TAXICAB / PARATRANSIT PERMIT ADMIN (203-4-1) 12. Resolution No. 2007-274. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TRANSFER FROM YELLOW CAB OF SIX PARATRANSIT MEDALLIONS AND APPROVAL OF PERMITS TO THREE DIFFERENT TAXICAB ENTITIES. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Parra, Morrison. Nays: Natividad, Ungab. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. NEW BUSINESS MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 13. SUBJECT: Initiation of an Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code regarding signs. (Planning/City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Initiate amendment. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to approve initiation of an amendment. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. Book 89 / Page 284 12-18-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 14 (Warrant Register), Item No. 15 (Resolution No. 2007-275), Item No. 16 (Report). Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to pull Item No. 15 and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 14. Warrant Register for the period of 11/16/07 through 11/29/07 in the amount of $190,799.70. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-37) 15. Resolution No. 2007-275. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (CDC) AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HUSK PARTNERS, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND MEDIA AFFAIRS, PARTICULARLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CDC'S HARBOR DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in opposition. Robert Lief, San Diego, spoke in favor of hiring a different consultant. EXPARTE CONTACT: Mayor Morrison disclosed that he had exparte contact with a representative of Husk Partners seeking background information on the proposed agreement. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12) 16. SUBJECT: Report: Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. (CDC -Section 8 Rental Assistance Division) ACTION: Filed. See above. Book 89 / Page 285 12-18-2007 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CONTRACT (C2007-26) 17. Resolution No. 2007-276. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (CDC) APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, DELETING A CLAUSE RESTRICTING AN INDUSTRIAL PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY TO WEST OF INTERSTATE 5 IN THE NATIONAL CITY HARBOR DISTRICT. (Redevelopment Division) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Natividad, to continue this item to February 19, 2008. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Nays: Parra. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. REDEV NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10) 18. SUBJECT: Request for Time Extension of Deadline for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for 1720 Cleveland Avenue. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve 90 day extension. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Natividad, Zarate. Abstain: None. CONTRACT (C2007-55) 19. Resolution No. 2007-277. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY FROM THE SAN DIEGO AND ARIZONA EASTERN (SD&AE) RAILROAD/METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) TO COMPLETE THE LAND ASSEMBLAGE FOR THE MARINA GATEWAY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMAN AGREEMENT, MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS, AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH SD&AE/MTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR SAID PROPERTY. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. 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. Book 89 / Page 286 12-18-2007 CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4) City Attorney George Eiser reported that there was no action to report from the 5:00 p.m. closed session. (See attached Exhibit `L') STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Joe Smith reported on an accident that occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and Highland Avenue and the extensive damage and cost of repairs to the traffic signals. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Student Representative Tanya Concha introduced her sister, thanked Vice Mayor Parra for attending an event at Sweetwater High and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. All members complimented the Employee Appreciation Breakfast event. Member Ungab requested an update from staff on the abatement of pay -phones in the public right-of-way. ADJOURNMENT By previous action of the City Council, the January 1, and January 15, 2008 Regular Meetings of the City Council and Community Development Commission will not be held. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adjourn the meeting to an Adioumed Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008 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 8:30 p.m. Book 89 / Page 287 12-18-2007 N City Ierk / Recor mg Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2008. i 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 — December 18, 2007, 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS CITY COUNCIL 1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Leticia Razo v. City of National City, et al. SDSC Case No. GIS28361 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Stacey Stevenson, Claudia Silva Employee Organization: NCMEA/SEIU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) a) Community Youth Athletic Center v. City of National City, Community Development Commission of the City of National City Case No. GIS 37-2007-0007604-CU-EI-SC b) Community Development Commission v. Matchinske Family Partnership, et al SDSC Case No. GIC869966-1 Community Development Commission v. Fraternal Order of Eagles, et al SDSC Case No. GIC869512-1 4. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 One Potential Case ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting — Tuesday, December 18, 2007 — 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center