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Home My WebLink About2008 01-08 CC CDC ADJ MINBook 90 / Page 1 01-08-2008 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 8, 2008 The Adjoumed Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:14 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: Baker, Della, Daneshfar, Deese, Eiser, Garcia, Juniel, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Williams, 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 Barbara Gordon, representing Health Advocates Rejecting Marijuana (HARM), encouraged efforts to reduce the use of marijuana and distributed written materials. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Marisa Ugade, National City, representing the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, spoke about efforts to increase awareness of human trafficking. Jovita Juarez, National City, representing the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Task Force (ATOD), reported on businesses that are illegally selling drug paraphemalia. Irma Hernandez, National City, asked that there be more effort enforcing laws against selling illegal products. Guille Coronado, National City, spoke about a smoke shop on Highland Avenue that was supposed to close but continues to operate. Ditas Yamane, National City, newly installed President of the National City Chamber of Commerce for 2008, made a courtesy call. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Book 90 / Page 2 01-08-2008 ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Minutes), Items 2 through 6 (Resolutions Nos. 2008-1 through 2008-5), Items No. 7 and 8 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission of December 18, 2007. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. LABOR RELATIONS CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (605-5-6) 2. Resolution No. 2008-1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TWO-PHASE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CONFIDENTIAL GROUP: 3°/a COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY TO JANUARY 1, 2008 AND 4% INCREASE IN BASE SALARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. LABOR RELATIONS CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (605-5-6) 3. Resolution No. 2008-2. 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 CONTRIBUTION AND ADDING A MEMBER CONTRIBUTION PAID BY THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY'S CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP. (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2004-38) 4. Resolution No. 2008-3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH EDAW TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $16,250 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE WESTSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN. (Case File No. 2007-34 GP, ZC, SP) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 90 / Page 3 01-08-2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2005-65) 5. Resolution No. 2008-4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2006-61) 6. Resolution No. 2008-5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COMPUTER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,683.20 FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE DATA CENTER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM AT CITY HALL. (MIS) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 7. Warrant Register #23 for the period of 11/29/07 through 12/04/07 in the amount of $1,045,937.13. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 8. Warrant Register #24 for the period of 12/05/07 through 12/11/07 in the amount of $756,949.66. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2008 (414-1-23) 9. Public Hearing — Appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a Planned Development Permit and Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect for a three-story office building including retail space and structured parking on an approximately 1-acre vacant lot on the north side of East 8th street, west of V Avenue. (Applicant: Kamel Zayet) (Case File 2007-08 PD) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Planned Development Permit, as well as the Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect. Book 90 / Page 4 01-08-2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2008 (414-1-23) 9. Public Hearing (continued). TESTIMONY: (Staff report by Planning Director Roger Post.) Kamel Zayet, the applicant, responded to questions and spoke in support. Micki Head, National City, spoke in opposition. 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 Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve staff's recommendation including findings of no significant environmental effect. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Ungab. Nays: Natividad. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2008-2009 (406-1-23) 10. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Funding Cycle for the CDBG and HOME Programs. (Grants and Housing Department) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing to solicit public input regarding the housing and community development needs. TESTIMONY: (Staff report by Rosemary Toscano.) Elizabeth Palmer and Ditas Yamane, Housing and Community Development Committee members made introductory comments. Carlos Barragan, Community Youth Athletic Association, invited the Mayor and Council to attend an amateur boxing event on January 16th and 18t. 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. STREET RIGHT OF WAY (903-3-4) 11. Public Hearing for the removal of the public telephone located at 115 E. 8th Street that is encroaching into the City reserved Right -of -Way. (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: (Staff report by Din Daneshfar and Charles Nissley.) Tom McBride, National City business owner, spoke in favor of removal. Book 90 / Page 5 01-08-2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) STREET RIGHT OF WAY (903-3-4) 11. Public Hearing (continued.) TESTIMONY: Daniel Romero, National City, spoke in favor of removal. Harry Castaneda, National City, spoke in favor of removal and submitted petitions in support. Copy on file on the Office of the City Clerk) ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, 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 Parra, seconded by Ungab, to declare the telephone a public nuisance order it abated. Carried by the following vote, to - wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: Zarate. Abstain: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 12 (Warrant Register). Motion by Ungab, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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) 12. Warrant Register for the period of 11/30/07 through 12/13/07 in the amount of $1,383,191.51. (Community Development Commission / Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2007 (204-1-22) 13. SUBJECT: Submission of the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Report of financial transactions and status and use of Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund (HCD Report) to the State Controller. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. Book 90 / Page 6 01-08-2008 STAFF REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12) 14. SUBJECT: Verbal Update on Branding and Marketing Efforts. (Economic Development) (Written copy of report on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12) 15. SUBJECT: Verbal Update on Redevelopment Projects. (Community Development) CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4) City Attorney George Eiser reported that there was no action to report from the closed session. (See attached Exhibit 'L') Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales announced the graduation of National City Officers from the Police Academy and the participation of the Joint National City Police Department / Fire Department Color Guard in the ceremony. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Student Representatives Tanya Concha and Marcos Delgadillo reported that they were back in school and working to get more student involvement in the City. Member Natividad suggested the City recognize a resident who just celebrated her 101st birthday and he inquired about Christmas tree drop-off sites. Member Parra said he was interested in reviewing the size of red curb zones. Member Ungab expressed concems about students waiting around to be picked up at Sweetwater High School. ADJOURNMENT Dispense of the City Council and Community Development Commission meeting of January 15, 2008. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to dispense with the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2008 and adjourn the meeting to the next Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday, January 22, 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 8:25 p.m. Book 90 / Page 7 01-08-2008 -.d."/-411( -. City Clerk / Reco dinjg'S�ecretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2008. 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 National City City Council City Council Chambers Civic Center 1243 National City Boulevard National City, California Tuesday — January 8, 2008— 5:00 P.M. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Closed Session 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — Govemment Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Govemment Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Stacey Stevenson, Claudia Silva Employee Organization: NCMEA/SEIU NOTE: Pursuant to State Law, items requiring Council action must be brought back on a subsequent Council agenda unless they are of a demonstrated emergency or urgent nature. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting Tuesday — January 08, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Upon request, this agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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