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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
July 1, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:13 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,
Garcia, Juniel, Ladrido, Post, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Zapata.
Others present: Student Representatives Marcos Martinez and Evita Pineda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rose Zavala, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed project at 6th and
G Streets.
Barbara Ibaibarriaga, National City, supports cameras at signals with left turn
phase.
PRESENTATION
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2008 (102-10-3)
1. SUBJECT: Public Safety Camera Project Update — Manuel Rodriguez,
Asst. Chief of Police. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (Minutes), Items No. 3
through 10 (Resolutions Nos. 2008-124 through 2008-131), Items No. 11 and 12
(Warrant Registers). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Note: Member Ungab
abstained on Item No. 6.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
CounciVCommunity Development Commission Meeting of June 17, 2008.
(City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2008 (801-2-28)
3. Resolution No. 2008-124. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING
SPACE WITH SIGN IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 325 CIVIC
CENTER DRIVE. (TSC Item No. 2008-20) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2008 (801-2-28)
4. Resolution No. 2008-125. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION A BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING
SPACE WITH SIGN IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 1925 "C"
AVENUE. (TSC Item No. 2008-16) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 25 ADMIN (904-1-11)
5. Resolution No. 2008-126. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
ESTABLISH AN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT NO. 25 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE OVERHEAD FACILITIES.
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2008 (414-1-23)
6. Resolution No. 2008-127. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR AN AT&T FIELD OPERATION CENTER
AT 3202 HOOVER AVENUE AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. (Applicant: Teng Companies of
California, Inc. representing AT&T) (Case File No. 2007-51 CDP, IS)
(Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above. Note: Member Ungab disclosed
that he is employed by AT&T and requested that the record reflect
that he abstained from voting on the Resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2008-38)
7. Resolution No. 2008-128. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND WILLIS RISK &
INSURANCE SERVICES OF SAN DIEGO FOR INSURANCE
BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS WITH THE
ABILITY TO EXTEND IN ONE YEAR INCREMENTS FOR UP TO AN
ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS. (Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2008-39)
8. Resolution No. 2008-129. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REGIONAL
COOPERATIVE CARE PROGRAM (RCCP) TO PROVIDE MEDICAL
DIRECTION AND OVERSIGHT, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT, AND TRAINING AT NO COST TO THE GENERAL
FUND. (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-20)
9. Resolution No. 2008-130. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN
P.C. FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CITY BIDS — ENGINEERING DEPT ADMIN (1001-1-8)
10. Resolution No. 2008-131. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REJECTING FOUR BIDS RECEIVED
FOR THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SECURITY
FENCING AND BULLET -RESISTANT GLAZING/PANELING PROJECT
DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE BUDGET. (Funding was
through General Funds, JAG, and SLESF). (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
11. Warrant Register #49 for the period of 05/28/08 through 06/03/08 in the
amount of $2,672,266.22. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
12. Warrant Register #50 for the period of 06/04/08 through 06/10/08 in the
amount of $569,028.60. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2008 (403-23-1)
13. Public Hearing — Modification of a Conditional Use Permit (2007-22 CUP)
to allow for an 830 square foot expansion of an existing pawn shop at
1050 Highland Avenue, Suite E. (Applicant: Express Financial Services)
(Case File 2008-08 CUP) (Planning) **Refer to Item #18**
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to approve the modification of the Conditional Use
Permit.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT — DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY (406-
2-11)
14. Public Hearing - Levy of Self Assessments for the Downtown National City
Property Business Improvement District (Morgan Square Community
Benefit District) to fund ongoing maintenance and operations (public rights
of way and sidewalk operations, district identity and streetscape
improvements, administration and corporate operations, and the District's
reserve fund). (Economic Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
15. Public Hearing - Levy of Self -Assessments for maintenance costs
associated with Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 — (Mile of Cars).
(Economic Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING (cont.)
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
16. Public Hearing - Issuance of California Statewide Communities
Development Authority revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 in connection with the Casa Familiar, Incorporated acquisition
and rehabilitation project. (Community Development Department,
Housing and Grants Division) **Refer to Item #19**
RECOMMENDATION: None.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
17. Public Hearing — Adoption of the City of National City's 2008 User Fee
Schedule. (Building & Safety) **Refer to Item #20**
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Hearing for two weeks.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to continue to
July 15. 2008. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2008 (403-23-1)
18. Resolution No. 2008-132. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (2007-22 CUP) TO ALLOW FOR AN 830
SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PAWN SHOP AT 1050
HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUITE E. (Applicant: Express Financial Services)
(Case File 2008-08 CUP) (Planning) **Refer to Item #13**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
19. Resolution No. 2008-133. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,250,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CASA FAMILIAR,
INCORPORATED, ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT.
(Community Development Department, Housing and Grants Division)
**Refer to Item #16**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
19. Resolution No. 2008-133 (continued).
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to adopt the,
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
20. Resolution No. 2008-134. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY'S 2008 USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR USER FEES WITHIN THE
CITY. (Building & Safety) **Refer to Item #17**
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the item for two weeks.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to continue to Julv
15.2008. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
21. Resolution No. 2008-135. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE CENSUS TRACTS OF
THE UPDATED TARGET EMPLOYMENT AREA (TEA) FOR THE SAN
DIEGO REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE (SDREZ). (Economic
Development Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution and approve the boundaries
for the updated TEA.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2008 (415-1-4)
22. SUBJECT: Time Extension Request — Tentative Subdivision Map for
`Centro/Revolution R2 Condominiums' — Location: 41 East 12th Street —
APN: 556-554-16 and -17. (Applicant: Constellation Property Group LP)
(Case File No.: 2008-24 TE S-2006-5) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a 24-month time
extension to June 20, 2010.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2008 (203-1-24)
23. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — FOCIS Expo hosted by New Harvest
Christian Fellowship at El Toyon Park on August 2, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 4
p.m. 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: Georgia Guarano, National City, spoke in opposition.
An un-named representative of the applicant responded to
questions and spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve with
all recommendations of staff. Carried by the following vote, to -wit.
Ayes: Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Morrison, Ungab. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2008 (203-1-24)
24. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — 16th Annual Fiesta Filipina-Mexicana
Karaoke Competition hosted by the Seafood City Supermarket on August
2, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1420 Plaza Blvd. with no waiver of fees.
This agenda item is being revisited due to a change in the event's hours of
operation. (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 Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff
recommendation and to rescind the prior approved date. Carried
by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 25 (Warrant Register), Item
No. 26 (Resolution No. 2008-136). Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
25. Warrant Register for the period of 05/30/08 through 06/12/08 in the
amount of $856,205.09. (Community Development Commission/Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2006-33)
26. Resolution No. 2008-136. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
(CDC) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
TO PROVIDE AS -NEEDED CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH
NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Redevelopment)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser stated there was nothing to report from
the Special Meeting Closed Session held at 5:30 p.m. (See attached Exhibit `L')
STAFF REPORTS
PERSONNEL ADMIN (604-6-1)
27. SUBJECT: Update on reorganization — 1st Phase. (City Manager)
PARKS ADMINISTRATION — ALL (702-1-2)
28. SUBJECT: Update on park renovation project. (City Engineer) (Copy on
file in the Office of the City Clerk)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Parra reminded everyone of the Annual Lions Club — City of National
City sponsored 4th of July celebration and events in Kimball Park.
Member Ungab inquired about the status of senior citizen dances at the Senior
Center.
Member Zarate reported that the First Apostolic Church event honoring veterans
was very nice.
Mayor Morrison reported on his recent trip to National City Sister City Tecate,
Mexico and encouraged everyone to participate in the 4th of July events in
Kimball Park.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to adiourn the meeting to the
next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission to be held Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber,
Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 7:32 p.m.
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City Ierk / Recoring Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 15, 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'
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AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING
City Council of the City of National City
Large Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, California
Tuesday — July 1, 2008— 5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Damian Ballardo, et. al. v. City of National City, et. al
United States District Court, Southern District of California
Case No. 07CV1956 DMS (LSP)
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting — Tuesday — July 1, 2008 — 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Civic Center