The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2008 05-20 CC CDC MINBook 90 / Page 105 05-20-2008 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 20, 2008 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:15 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, Duong, Eiser, Ladrido, Post, Raulston, 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 Sunshine Horton, El Cajon, invited everyone to participate in a fund raising event for Rady Children's Hospital. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 1. SUBJECT: Employee of the Month of May, 2008 — Adella Salazar Accounting Assistant PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1) 1 a. SUBJECT: Proclaiming May 18u' through 24th, 2008 as: "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" Book 90 / Page 106 05-20-2008 INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 2. Interviews and Appointments: Planning Commission & Library Board Ramona Rios and Michael Sunshine appeared for an interview. ACTION: Mayor Morrison indicated that appointments would be considered at the next meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (Minutes), Items No. 4 through 11 (Resolutions Nos. 2008-81 through 2008-88), Items No. 12 and 13 (Warrant Registers), Items No. 14 and 15 (Reports). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of May 6, 2008. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2007-51) 4. Resolution No. 2008-81. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER THREE WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE ADDITIONAL WORK (CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,000 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER. (Funded through CDBG & General Funds) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2008-25) 5. Resolution No. 2008-82. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO C.T. GEORGIOU PAINTING CO. IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $29,970 FOR THE NATIONAL CITY PARKS REHABILITATION PAINTING PROJECT. (Funded through General Funds) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 90 / Page 107 05-20-2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) DEED (D2008-3) 6. Resolution No. 2008-83. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY OWNER ROY DI STEFANO, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A STREET EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 2901 LEONARD STREET, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE PARCEL OF LAND. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED (D2008-4) 7. Resolution No. 2008-84. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PLAZA CITY APARTMENTS L.P., AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A STREET EASEMENT FOR A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 1535 PLAZA BOULEVARD, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE PARCEL OF LAND FRONTING PLAZA BOULEVARD AS PLAZA BOULEVARD. (A.P.N. 557-250-3600) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2008-26) 8. Resolution No. 2008-85. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,549.29 TO BOND BLACKTOP, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT (Funded by Gas Tax and Traffic Congestion Funds). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & CLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) LABOR RELATIONS CDC EMPLOYEES (605-12-1) 9. Resolution No. 2008-86. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION (NCMEA) RELATED TO THE WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EMPLOYEES TRANSITIONING INTO THE EMPLOY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL Book 90 / Page 108 05-20-2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & CLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) LABOR RELATIONS CDC EMPLOYEES (605-12-1) 9. Resolution No. 2008-86 (continued). CITY, INCLUDING A 2% PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) CONTRIBUTION TO BE PAID BY THE NCMEA REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES. (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & CLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) LABOR RELATIONS CDC EMPLOYEES (605-12-1) 10. Resolution No. 2008-87. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SALARY TABLES, ADDING NEWLY CREATED CLASSIFICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COUNCIL DIRECTED OPERATIONAL MERGER OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — CHRIS ZAPATA (604-6-2) 11. Resolution No. 2008-88. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER CHRIS ZAPATA. (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 12. Warrant Register #43 for the period of 04/16/08 through 04/22/08 in the amount of $539,031.31 (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 13. Warrant Register #44 for the period of 04/23/08 through 04/29/08 in the amount of $171,476.31. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2007-2008 (204-1-23) 14. SUBJECT: National City Sales Tax Update — Fourth Quarter 2007. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. Book 90 / Page 109 05-20-2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2007-2008 (204-1-23) 15. SUBJECT: Morgan Towers Enterprise Fund Financial Statements and Single Audit Report on Federal Awards Program for the Year Ended June 30, 2007. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. PUBLIC HEARING Member Ungab disclosed that he is employed by AT&T and, for that reason, would excuse himself from the Chamber and abstain on Item No. 16. Member Ungab left the Chamber. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2008 (414-1-23) 16. Continued Public Hearing - Proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact for a Coastal Development Permit for an AT&T Field Operation Center at 3202 Hoover Avenue. Applicant: Teng Companies of California, Inc. representing AT&T. (Case File No. 2007-51 CDP) (Planning) **Continued from Council Meeting of 5-6-08** RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the applicant, staff recommended the hearing be continued for 30 days. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to continue the Public Hearing to June 17, 2008. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Ungab. Member Ungab returned to the Chamber. NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2008 (203-1-24) 17. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Granite Slab Sales' Inflatable Monkey at 1124 Coolidge Ave. from May 21, 2008 to June 21, 2008. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 90 / Page 110 05-20-2008 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2008 (203-1-24) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Chamber of Commerce's Taste of National City on May 29, 2008 at Heritage Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a National City co -sponsored event eligible for a $1,500 fee waiver. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Ungab, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2008 (203-1-24) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Automobile Heritage Show on August 3, 2008 at Kimball Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a National City co -sponsored event eligible for a $1,500 fee waiver. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and approve the use of the City state and 1925 Fire Engine. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 20 (Warrant Register), Items No. 21 and 22 (Resolution No. 2008-89 through 2008-90). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 20. Warrant Register for the period of 04/18/08 through 05/01/08 in the amount of $2,026,003.91. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 90 / Page 111 05-20-2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2007-14) 21. Resolution No. 2008-89. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTMAS IN JULY NATIONAL CITY IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO VERY -LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS IN NATIONAL CITY. (Community Development Commission/Housing & Grants Division) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — CHRIS ZAPATA (604-6-2) 22. Resolution No. 2008-90. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO THE USE OF THE SECOND FLOOR, AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS AND GARAGE OF THE FRANK KIMBALL HOUSE BY THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTION CITY / CDC STRATEGIC PLANNING (102-16-2) 23. Resolution No. 2008-91. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN. (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 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') Book 90 / Page 112 05-20-2008 STAFF REPORTS City Engineer Maryam Babaki gave an update on the $8.5 million dollar Pavement Plan for FY 07-08 and FY 08-09 that includes slurry seal and street resurfacing. A map was distributed showing the work phases and street locations earmarked for improvement. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Acting Community Services Director Kaseem Baker advised everyone about the "Meet Your Pharmacist Day" scheduled at Kimball Senior Center on May 21st and reported on the track meet that took place at Sweetwater High School on May 10th City Librarian Ming Duong reported that the 22nd annual Chili & Salsa Cook Off was a success. Assistant City Manager Leslie Deese updated the Council on the ongoing State Budget Crisis and said staff is continuing to monitor the situation and how it may affect the City. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Mayor Morrison reported on the action of the Sweetwater School District Board to eliminate funding for police officers on school campuses and asked staff to gather information on the issue and convey the city's concerns to the District. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in memory of National School District Board member Alma Graham's mom Belia Sarmiento. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to adiourn in memory of Belia Sarmiento to the next Regular Meeting of the Citv Council and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:43 p.m. i Ci Clerk / ' ec. rding Secretary Book 90 / Page 113 05-20-2008 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 3, 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 Parking Authority of the City of National City City Council Chambers Civic Center 1243 National City Boulevard National City, California Tuesday — May 20, 2008 — 5:00 P.M. BUSINESS Closed Sessions OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CITY COUNCIL 1, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One Potential Case 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — Govemment Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager PARKING AUTHORITY 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One Potential Case ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday — May 20, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center Next Regular Parking Authority Meeting Tuesday — July 15, 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. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 336-4228 to n:yuest a disability -related modification or accommodation. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable,thc City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibiliry to this meeting.