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12-16-2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
December 16, 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, Sotelo-
Solis, Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Baker, Dalla, Deese, Duong, Eiser,
Juniel, Post, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Williams, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
OFF AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT: A request was made to add the following Resolution to the Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TO APPROVE, ACCEPT, AND RECORD THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
16TH STREET AND "J" AVENUE.
RECOMMENDATION: Add the item with a finding that the need to act arose
after the Agenda was posted.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to make the
finding and add the item to the Agenda as Item No. 29a. Carried by
unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
America Donatto, Elena Miller and Michele Gonzalez made presentations to the
City on behalf of Relay for Life.
Michele Krug, San Diego, requested the City look into problems at various bus
and trolley stops.
Solita Kampley, San Diego, spoke in support of Mona Rios for appointment to the
upcoming City Council vacancy.
Matthew Kostrinsky, San Diego, spoke in support of Mona Rios.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.)
Mateo Camarillo, San Diego, spoke in support of Mona Rios.
Congressman Bob Filner spoke in support of Mona Rios.
Kathy Alvarado, National City, spoke in support of Mona Rios.
Ted Godshalk, National City: brought to the City Council's attention problems he
has experienced with City Council Meeting audio tapes. Mr. Godshalk made
Public Records Act Request for all inspection records for the buildings at 41, 105
and 108 18th Street.
Ditas Yamane, National City, thanked Councilmember Natividad for his
contributions to the City and spoke in support of the re -appointment of Robert
Valderrama to the Port Commission.
Daniel Roftenstrsky, Labor Council Representative, spoke in support of Mona
Rios.
Barbara Tarantino, San Diego, reported problems that exist at 1304 E. 4th Street.
Frank Lopez, National City, congratulated Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis, thanked
Councilmember Natividad for his service and spoke in support of Dukie
Valderrama.
Bert Andrade, National City, told the Council he is interested in the process for
filling the Council vacancy and spoke about senior citizen and bus stop issues.
Evan McLaughlin, San Diego, spoke in support of Mona Rios.
Eddie Perez expressed thanks to Councilmember Natividad.
PRESENTATION
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2008 (102-10-3)
1. SUBJECT: Port of San Diego's Public Art Update. (National City
Representative, Susanna H. Peredo)
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INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
PORT COMMISSION / COMMISSION APPOINTMENT / ADMIN (101-18-1)
2. SUBJECT: Board and Commission Interviews/Appointment: Port
Commission. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to re -appoint
Dukie Valderrama to the Port Commission. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY (102-15-2)
3. SUBJECT: Appointment to fill City Council vacancy. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Mayor Morrison inquired about the cost of a special
election and the earliest a newly elected Councilmember could be
seated. City Clerk Dalla advised that the most recent cost estimate
from the Registrar of Voters for a stand-alone special election in
National City was $165,000 and the soonest a newly elected
councilmember could be seated would be July of 2009.
Motion by Zarate, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, that the process to fill
the upcoming City Council vacancy include reauirina interested
applicants to submit nomination papers, an application form,
resume and a Financial Disclosure Statement with the City Clerk by
the close of business on January 12, 2009; Interviews to be
scheduled at a Special Meetina on January 13, 2009 and
appointment to be considered on January 20, 2009. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate. Nays:
Natividad, Parra. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 (Minutes), Item No. 5
(NCMC), Items No. 6 through 15 (Resolutions No. 2008-262 through 2008-271),
Items No. 16 and 17 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate,
to pull Items No. 4, 12, 13 and 17 and approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar. Carried by the unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of December 2,
2008. (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to the next meeting.
ACTION: Continued to the January 6, 2009 meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2008 (506-2-23)
5. APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF THE TEXT OF
THE ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDES
THAT SUCH ORDINANCES SHALL BE INTRODUCED AND/OR
ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
DEED (D2008-8)
6. Resolution No. 2008-262. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY OWNER DWAYNE N. JUNKER,
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A STREET EASEMENT FOR A
PORTION OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES AT M AVENUE SOUTH
OF 9TH STREET, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE PARCEL OF
LAND ON M AVENUE. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2008 (415-1-4)
7. Resolution No. 2008-263. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING MODIFICATION OF
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIVE
LOT SUBDIVISION MAP TO WAIVE UNDERGROUNDING EXISTING
UTILITIES AT 940 EAST 16TH STREET. (Applicant: Janice Martinelli)
(Case No. 2008-31 M1) (2007-15 S) (Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT / LIBRARY (206-4-10)
8. Resolution No. 2008-264. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
$40,000 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES
TO FUND THE LIBRARY'S LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR FY08-09.
(Library)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-42)
9. Resolution No. 2008-265. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDINGS WITH THE
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT
OF $194,847.41 FOR POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
SERVICES. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C98-31)
10. Resolution No. 2008-266. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,705.00 TO
IMPLEMENT THE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB MODULE INTO THE
EDEN FINANCIAL SYSTEM. (MIS)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2008-46)
11. Resolution No. 2008-267. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY2008 AGREEMENT WITH
GLOBALPRESENTERS.COM. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,785.03 TO
COMPLETE PHASE II OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIONIDEO
IMPROVEMENTS. (MIS)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
Member Parra left the Council Chamber at 7:50 p.m.
CONTRACT (C2008-104)
12. Resolution No. 2008-268. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR PROPERTY AND
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1430 "D" AVENUE AND 1521 "C"
AVENUE; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A BILL OF
SALE AND A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND
THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY FOR SAID
PROPERTY. (City Attorney)
ACTION: City Attorney Eiser suggested added language that would
authorize the Boys and Girls Club of National City to assign their
lease or enter into a substantially similar lease with the Boys and
Girls Club of San Diego and, further, allow staff to negotiate with
the San Diego Boys and Girls Club.
Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve with added
language by the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate. Nays: None.
Absent: Parra. Abstain: None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
Member Parra returned to the Council Chamber at 7:53 p.m.
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1)
13. Resolution No. 2008-269. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDED POLICY
NUMBER 602 OF THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL PERTAINING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL CLERICAL STAFF AND EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Member Parra requested clarification regarding the intent
and meaning of the word "confer" as it relates to the evaluation
process. It was clarified that "confer" means joint action and
consensus and that no one can act alone.
Based on the comments by Council members Attorney Eiser
suggested the following additional language: "It should be the
responsibility of the Vice Mayor to confer with the Mayor to
coordinate their joint performance evaluation or replacement of the
City Council clerical staff and Executive Assistant to the Mayor".
Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve with the modified
language by the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2008-2009 (204-1-24)
14. Resolution No. 2008-270. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE
REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZED TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT AND
WITHDRAWAL OF CITY MONIES WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (102-13-1)
15. Resolution No. 2008-271. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDED POLICY
#301 OF THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL PERTAINING TO THE
FRAMEWORK FOR NATIONAL CITY'S REVISED LEGISLATIVE AND
JUDICIAL PLATFORM. (City Manager)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23)
16. Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11/12/08 through 11/18/08 in the
amount of $1,785,630.60. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23)
17. Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/19/08 through 11/25/08 in the
amount of $1,700,408.27. (Finance)
TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, National City, inquired about a $960
payment involving Paradise Creek.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to ratify Warrant
Register #22. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2008 (415-1-4)
18. Public Hearing and Proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental
Effect for a proposed 9 lot subdivision map, including a density bonus and
development incentives for providing one affordable unit on a 0.71-acre
site at 2121 Grove Street. (Applicant: Arnold Schmidt) (Case File No
2007-59 S, IS) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the proposed project and Tentative Subdivision Map
be denied.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to continue
to the February 3, 2009 meeting at the request of applicant.
Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2008 (506-2-23)
19. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL BY MAINTAINING SAID COMPENSATION
AT ITS CURRENT LEVEL ESTABLISHED IN 2003, AND APPROVING
THE PAYMENT OF TWO PERCENT OF THEIR PERS CONTRIBUTION
FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE SALARIES. (City Attorney)
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2008 (506-2-23)
20. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FOR THE MERGER OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR PURPOSES OF
THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2008 (506-2-23)
21. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1.24, SECTION 1.24.010 OF THE CITY'S
"HOLIDAYS NAMED" ORDINANCE BY ADDING CERTAIN HOLIDAYS,
DELETING UNNECESSARY DATES, AND CLARIFYING THE
LANGUAGE. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain:
Sotelo-Solis.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2008 (506-2-23)
22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04, SECTION 2.04.020 "DISPENSING
WITH MEETINGS" BY PROVIDING GREATER SPECIFICITY TO THE
PROVISION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT MEET ON AN
ELECTION DAY. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Mayor Morrison suggested some changes. The
Ordinance with changes will come back for First Reading. No vote
was taken.
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NEW BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
23. Disclosure of property interest located within redevelopment project area;
Vice -Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. (City Attorney)
It was disclosed that Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis owns her home at 418 `J
`Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Enter disclosure in the minutes.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to accept and file.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
24. Request to Use Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center by Cornerstone
Church of San Diego for a "Free Community Dinner" on December 31,
2008, with no waiver of fees. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request with no waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Parra, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
25. Request to use the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center by the San
Diego County Superintendent of Schools for their training on Thursday,
January 15, 2009 with no waiver of fees. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request for use.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (101-7-3)
26. Request that the City Council allow the National City Representative on
the Port's Public Art Committee, to request that $45,000 be set aside on
the Port of San Diego's 2009-10 Public Art Acquisitions List for 19th
Century inspired seating groups along Marina Way. No funding impact to
the City. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (101-7-3)
27. Request that the City Council direct the National City Representative on
the Port's Public Art Committee to request that $15,000 be set aside on
the Port of San Diego's 2009-10 Public Art Acquisitions List for artistic
enhancements to the sidewalk between the new Marina and Pepper Park.
No funding impact to the City. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the National City Representative on the
Port's Public Art Committee, to request that $15,000 be set aside on the
Port of San Diego's 2009-10 Public Art Acquisitions List for artistic
enhancements to the new Goesno Place sidewalk.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by
Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, the approval to include
reinstatement of $20,000 for public art in the new restrooms.
Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (101-7-3)
28. Request that the City Council direct the National City Representative on
the Port's Public Art Committee to request that $35,000 be set aside on
the Port of San Diego's 2009-10 Public Art Acquisitions List for an Urban
Tree in National City's Pepper Park Entryway Roundabout. No funding
impact to the City. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council allow the
National City Representative on the Port's Public Art Committee, to
request $35,000 be set aside on the Port of San Diego's 2009-10 Public
Art Acquisitions List for an Urban Tree in National City's Pepper Park
Entryway Roundabout.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to approve request
for $66,000 for two trees. Carried by unanimous vote.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
29. Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the
Community Service Division for a community viewing of the Presidential
Inauguration events on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. as a City -sponsored event. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request including waiver of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2008 (415-1-4)
29a. Resolution No. 2008-272. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE, ACCEPT, AND FILE
WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER TO RECORD A SUBDIVISION MAP
FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF 16TH AND J AVENUE. (2007-15-S) (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Items No. 30 and 31 (Warrant
Registers). Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to approve the Consent
Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23)
30. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $232,118.78 to the City of National City for
the period of 11/12/08 through 11/18/08. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23)
31. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission's
expenditures in the amount of $95.99 to the City of National City for the
period of 11/19/08 through 11/25/08. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NEW BUSINESS
SPECIFIC PLAN — WESTSIDE (417-1-10)
32. SUBJECT: Report — Quarterly update on the area -wide environmental
assessment of the Westside Neighborhood being conducted under a grant
from the US Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). (Redevelopment
Division)
ACTION: Accepted and filed.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
City / CDC Attorney announced that the Special Meeting Closed Session was not
held at 5:00 p.m. (See Attached Exhibit 'L')
STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY APPT ADMIN (101-22-1)
33. Discussion of Sweetwater Water Authority Board. (Council Initiated)
TESTIMONY: Bud Pocklington, South Bay Irrigation District and
Sweetwater Water Authority Board Member, requested that Mitch
Beauchamp be removed from the Sweetwater Authority Board.
Dina Yorba, Administrative Services Director with the Sweetwater
Authority, spoke in favor of removing Mr. Beauchamp from the
Authority.
R. Mitchell Beauchamp, Sweetwater Authority Board Member,
urged the Council to reject the requests for removing him from the
Sweetwater Authority.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to suspend Mr.
Beauchamp pending an investigation. Direct the City Manager and
City Attorney to investigate and hire as necessary. Carried by
unanimous vote.
City Attorney Eiser stated that the fact that an investigation has
been authorized should not be interpreted to mean that Mr.
Beauchamp has a property interest in his position on the
Sweetwater Authority Board.
Member Natividad offered departing comments as he prepared to leave the City
Council effective January 5, 2009. Mr. Natividad explained that he resigned in
order to take a job with the Federal Government. Mr. Natividad highlighted
accomplishments that occurred during his six years on the Council and
expressed thanks to the people, the City Staff and his Council colleagues for
their support.
Member Parra said Councilmember Natividad has been an inspiration and a
person who really cares and that he will miss his friendship.
Member Sotelo-Solis expressed best wishes and told Mr. Natividad he will be
missed.
Member Zarate said Councilmember Natividad has a heart for the community.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Mayor Morrison presented Councilmember Natividad with a city tile and photo
said Mr. Natividad was larger than life and one of a kind.
Member Sotelo-Solis reported that the City and Fire Chief Rod Juniel were
presented with Diablo's football jersey's at a ceremony last weekend.
Mayor Morrison reported on an upcoming rate increase hearing at Sweetwater
Authority.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Zarate, to adiourn the meetina to the
next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission to be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 6:00 a.m., Council
Chamber, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 9:25 p.m.
Ci Clerk / Re ording Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 20,
2009.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
TAPE RECORDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL/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 National City
Main Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
Special Meeting - Tuesday — December 16, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting — Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 6:00 p.m.
- Council Chambers, Civic Center