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07-15-2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
July 15, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:03 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, Hodges, Juniel, Ladrido, Post, Raulston, 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
Bert Andrade, National City, reported on the status of federal legislation to assist
Filipino veterans of World War II and inquired who is responsible for transit bus
stops.
Sunshine Horton, El Cajon, invited everyone to attend her fundraising dance
event for Children's Hospital.
John Snyder Jr., San Diego, expressed concerns about infrastructure and water
delivery system resulting from excessive growth.
Stephanie Maxin, provided an update on activities at Paradise Creek Educational
Park.
Robert Leif, San Diego, informed the Council that the current City Council
Agenda was not on the City web site.
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
1. SUBJECT: Employee of the Month of July, 2008 — Corporal Daniel Nagle
(Police Dept.)
ACTION: This item was continued to the next meeting.
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PRESENTATION (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2008 (102-10-3)
2. SUBJECT: Introducing Miss National City and her Court
Former Miss National City Leah Munoz introduced the new 2008 Miss
National City Brittany Gomez and her Court; 1st Princess Diana Romero
and 2nd Princess Alyssa Ramos.
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2008 (102-10-3)
3. SUBJECT: Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update. (Engineering)
(Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 (Minutes), Items No. 5
through 14 (Resolutions Nos. 2008-137 through 2008-146), Items No. 15 and 16
(Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of July 1, 2008.
(City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2008 (801-2-28)
5. Resolution No. 2008-137. 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 333 E. 4TH
STREET. (TSC Item No. 2008-18) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-05)
6. Resolution No. 2008-138. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $51,400 (NOT TO EXCEED) TO PROVIDE MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL CITY STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT. (Funding is available through Proposition "A"
Funds-TransNet). (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2008-41)
7. Resolution No. 2008-139. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR PARK
FURNISHINGS SUCH AS BENCHES, STANDARD AND ADA-
COMPLIANT PICNIC TABLES, AND WASTE RECEPTACLES MADE
FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS FROM WISHBONE INDUSTRIES LTD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $346,201.00 AS OUTLINED IN THE
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL ON
JANUARY 22, 2008. (Funded through General Funds). (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2008-42)
8. Resolution No. 2008-140. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM
CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC TO CONDUCT A MASTER PLAN STUDY
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,500.00.
(Purchasing/Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2008-43)
9. Resolution No. 2008-141. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE LOWEST,
RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FROM TW MOBILE ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE OUTFITTING (BUILD-UP) OF TEN
POLICE CARS AND ONE ANIMAL CONTROL TRUCK FOR A TOTAL OF
$148,357.71. (Purchasing)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
10. Resolution No. 2008-142. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 — (MILE OF CARS).
(Redevelopment Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT — DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY (406-
2-11)
11. Resolution No. 2008-143. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN THE
DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (MORGAN SQUARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT).
(Redevelopment Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2006-48)
12. Resolution No. 2008-144. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND
CONSTELLATION PROPERTY GROUP REGARDING $70,000
RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND
WAREHOUSE UNION LOCAL NO. 29 OFFICES. (Redevelopment
Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2)
13. Resolution No. 2008-145. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT AWARD OF $71,594.00 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FOR
TRAINING AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS PERTAINING TO
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE, INCLUDING DECOY OPERATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN ALL GRANT
RELATED DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ABC GRANT. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above
GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2)
14. Resolution No. 2008-146. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE 30-DAY REVIEW
AND PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S GRANT APPLICATION TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF
RIFLES, COMMUNICATIONS MONITORS, DIGITAL CAMERAS, AND
DIGITAL RECORDERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING
$16,459 FROM THE 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
15. Warrant Register #51 for the period of 06/11/08 through 06/17/08 in the
amount of $1,873,121.18. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
16. Warrant Register #52 for the period of 06/18/08 through 06/24/08 in the
amount of $458,651.19. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING 2008 (506-1-23)
17. Continued Public Hearing — General Plan Amendment and Zone Change
from Single -Family Small Lot (RS-2) to Limited Commercial (CL) and a
Proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact at 2701-2703
and 2729 East 18th Street. (Applicant: Productive Real Estate, LLC)
(Case File No. 2007-60 GP, ZC, IS). (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council initiate proceedings for
a General Plan and Zone Amendment to change the zone from
Residential Single -Family (RS-2) to Residential Two -Family (RT) and
direct the applicant to apply for a Tentative Subdivision Map (Option No.
1).
EXPARTE DISCLOSURE: Members Morrison, Parra and Zarate
disclosed that they had exparte contact with the applicant.
TESTIMONY: Matias Garcia, National City, spoke in opposition.
Victor Castro, the applicant, spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra, seconded
by Natividad, to approve Option One. Carried by unanimous vote.
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
18. Continued Public Hearing — Adoption of the City of National City's 2008
User Fee Schedule. (City Manager) **Continued from Council Meeting 7-
1-08** (Refer to Item #22)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing and proceed with 2008
User Fees Schedule.
TESTIMONY: Chip Gabriel, San Diego, asked questions and was
neutral on the proposed fee schedule.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2008 (403-23-1)
19. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit and Finding of No Significant
Environmental Effect for a 16-unit apartment project at 2701-2703, and
2729 East 18t Street. (Applicant: Productive Real Estate, LLC) (Case
File No. 2007-60 CUP, IS) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: That the applicant withdraw the CUP request if a
single-family project is pursued.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Ungab, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra,
seconded by Natividad, to deny based on findings. Carried by
unanimous vote.
PROP A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1)
20. Public Hearing to consider adoption of the 2008 Regional Transportation
Improvement Program of Projects (RTIP) for National City Fiscal Years
2009 through 2013. (Engineering) **Refer to Item #21 **
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
PROP A TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1)
21. Resolution No. 2008-147. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE 2008 REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (RTIP)
FOR NATIONAL CITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2009-2013. (Engineering)
**Refer to Item #20**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the five year RTIP and TransNet Projects.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
22. Resolution No. 2008-148. 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. (City Manager) **Refer to Item #18**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the 2008 User Fee Schedule.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
22. Resolution No. 2008-148 (continued).
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve
staff recommendation to become effective 60 days. Carried by
unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8)
23. SUBJECT: Report: Submission of Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 - (Mile of Cars) Annual Budget, List of Board of
Directors, 2007 and 2008 Profit and Loss Statements, and the 2007
Independent Auditor's Report. (Redevelopment Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Accepted and filed.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT — DOWNTOWN NATIONAL CITY (406-
2-11)
24. SUBJECT: Report: Submission of Fiscal year 2007-2008 Downtown
National City Property Business Improvement District (Morgan Square
Community Benefit District) Annual Budget, List of Board of Directors,
2007 and 2008 Profit and Loss Statements, and the 2007 independent
Auditor's Report. (Redevelopment Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Accepted and filed.
LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1)
25. City Council's designation of League of California Cities Voting Delegate
and Alternate. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Request Council to designate the Mayor as the
Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor as the Alternate for the League's annual
business meeting on September 27, 2008.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to appoint
Mayor Morrison and Vice Mayor Parra. Carried by unanimous vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22)
26. Warrant Register for the period of 06/13/08 through 06/26/08 in the
amount of $474,359.35. (Community Development Commission/Finance)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to ratify the
Warrant Register. Carried by unanimous vote.
REDEV NATIONAL CITY REDEV PROJECT (411-1-10)
27. Resolution No. 2008-149. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
(CDC) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RULES GOVERNING
PARTICIPATION AND PREFERENCES BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND
BUSINESS OCCUPANTS IN THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. (Redevelopment)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Suzanne Leif and Robert Leif, San Diego, provided
written and oral testimony in opposition to the proposed 45 day
response time. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to have staff
bring back at the August 19, 2008 Meeting. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
City / 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
CODE ENFORCEMENT GRAFFITI ERADICATION (401-1-2)
28. SUBJECT: Graffiti Services Program Update. (Neighborhood Services)
Acting Neighborhood Services Director Tony Garcia reported that for the
three month period from April 1st through June 30th the Graffiti crew
cleaned 198 sites totaling 15,185 square feet and that seven day
coverage is in place.
POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1)
29. SUBJECT: Staffing Update. (Police)
Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales reported that the Police Department has
filled or added 18 police officer positions, 4 record clerks and 5
replacement dispatchers and is now almost fully staffed. In addition, the
Chief reported that currently 7 police officers reside in the City and there
are 8 female officers.
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STAFF REPORTS (cont.)
CDC Executive Director Brad Raulston announced that Acting Neighborhood
Services Director Tony Garcia was attending his last meeting and moving on to a
position with the federal government. Mr. Raulston expressed appreciation to
Mr. Garcia for his service and announced new staffing appointments. Mr. Luis
Sainz will be the new Building Official and Mr. Alfredo Ybarra will be heading the
Housing and Grants Division.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Student Representative Marcos Martinez reported that the new Highland Avenue
crosswalk in front of Sweetwater High School are confusing.
Member Zarate said the Police Department awards ceremony was wonderful.
Member Ungab thanked the Police Department for the exceptional job they did at
the Kimball Park 4th of July celebration.
Member Parra suggested it may be necessary to revisit the issue of using El
Toyon Park for events.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn the meeting to the
next Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community
Development Commission to be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 5:00 a.m.,
Council Chamber, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m.
1.IzZabl
City Clerk / Recor ing Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 5, 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'
ROLL CALL
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 - July 15, 2008
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CLOSED SESSIONS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 554956.9(c)
One Potential Case
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned Regular City CounciVCDC Meeting — Tuesday, July 15 , 2008 -
6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center