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08-18-2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
August 18, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor /
Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Van
Deventer, Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Hodges, Juniel,
Ladrido, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Williams, Zapata.
Others present: Student Representatives Michael Mendoza and Christina Dickey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Rodriguez, National City, discussed the problems of second hand smoke
in residential units and supported laws to protect people.
Erika Rodriguez, National City, shared the health problems of her family due to
second hand smoke.
Eddie Perez, National City, inquired about progress with the west side specific
plan and urged that it be moved forward.
Jose Medina, National City, spoke about the importance of the west side specific
plan.
Michelle Krug, San Diego, requested that the City appoint a representative to the
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board and urged the City Council to not raise
the salary and change the job description of the Executive Assistant position in
the Mayor — Council offices.
Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis requested a report back from staff on; 1) the hiring and
reclassification of the position for Executive Assistant III in the Mayor -Council
Office, 2) looking at the response times, dropped calls, potential complaints as
well as commendations for both City contract tow companies and, 3) if the
Executive Assistant position is covered by the Conflict of Interest Code.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (cont.)
Phil Chodur, G8 Development, gave a public acknowledgement to the City
Council and staff for the public housing element of the Pacific View Estates
project and presented them with a commemorative plaque.
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. SUBJECT: Proclaiming August 16 - 17, 2009 as: "RELAY FOR LIFE
DAY"
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2009 (102-10-4)
Mayor Morrison and members of the City Council offered words of condolence
and made presentations to members of the Valderrama family for the untimely
loss of Debra Valderrama.
Mayor Morrison presented a certificate to Dianna Salcedo Gonzales from Las
Palmas School, who won her class spelling bees in the first, second and third
grade.
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
2. SUBJECT: Employee of the Month of August, 2009 - Jim Ridley -
Community Development Specialist
GENERAL PLAN 2009 - 2013 (405-8-6)
3. SUBJECT: Presentation on the draft background report for the
comprehensive update of the General Plan and Land Use Code.
(Community Development)
Chris Morrow and Camille Paston from PDC Consulting made opening
remarks. Students from the fellowship program sponsored by the City's
General Plan Consultant, PDC, then made individual presentations on
nine elements of the draft background report for the General Plan Update.
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2009 (102-10-4)
3a. Recognition of Brittany Gomez, Miss National City 2008-2009 and
Princesses Diana Romero and Alyssa Ramos.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 (Minutes), Item Nos. 5
through 12 (Resolution Nos. 2009-193 through 2009-200), Item Nos. 13 and 14
(Warrant Registers). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the City Council / Community
Development Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 26, 2009
and the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2009 (Corrected). (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
DEED (D2009-2)
5. Resolution No. 2009-193. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF VIEW
CORRIDOR, PUBLIC PATH, PUBLIC BICYCLE ACCESS, PUBLIC
ACCESS, AND PARKING EASEMENTS FROM THE PROPERTY
OWNER, MARINA GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION OF A VIEW CORRIDOR, PUBLIC PATH, PUBLIC
BICYCLE, PUBLIC ACCESS, AND PARKING EASEMENTS FOR
PUBLIC USE PURPOSES ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF BAY
MARINA DRIVE AND THE INTER -STATE 5 FREEWAY. (2008-23LS)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2008-51)
6. Resolution No. 2009-194. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED
BY INDUSTRIAL COATING AND RESTORATION SERVICES WITH THE
FINAL AMOUNT OF $46,535.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER FOR
THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SECURITY FENCING
INSTALLATION PROJECT. (Funded through Supplemental Law
Enforcement Service Funds) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2008-52)
7. Resolution No. 2009-195. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED
BY INDUSTRIAL COATING AND RESTORATION SERVICES WITH THE
FINAL AMOUNT OF $44,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER FOR
THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BULLET -RESISTANT
GLAZING/PANELING PROJECT. (Funded through Justice Assistance
Grant Funds) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-59)
8. Resolution No. 2009-196. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WITH WADE & ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE MARINA GATEWAY STREETSCAPE PROJECT
IN THE AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $127,089 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Funds are available in the
Tax Increment Fund. (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL ADMIN (906-1-11)
9. Resolution No. 2009-197. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE SANITARY SEWER
MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP), AS REQUIRED BY STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2006-003 AND
DEVELOPED BY CITY, AS PER CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
2007-246. (Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-60)
10. Resolution No. 2009-198. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PROVIDE A BEFORE AND
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM WITH THE
LIBRARY TO RECEIVE $979,698 ANNUALLY. (Library)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
GRANT / LIBRARY (206-4-10)
11. Resolution No. 2009-199. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
$76,380 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY TO FUND
THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES AMERICORPS
INITIATIVE PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010. (Library)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-32)
12. Resolution No. 2009-200. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND MEYERS NAVE
PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND ADDING A NOT TO EXCEED LIMIT OF $25,000 FOR
LABOR NEGOTIATOR LEGAL SERVICES. (Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
13. Warrant Register #3 for the period of 07/15/09 through 07/21/09 in the
amount of $1,158,876.18. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
14. Warrant Register #4 for the period of 07/22/09 through 07/28/09 in the
amount of $2,319,078.31. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
FINANCE - INVESTMENTS / POLICY (204-2-1)
15. Resolution No. 2009-201. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF
$1 MILLION IN THE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT REGISTRY
SERVICES (CDARS) PROGRAM WITH NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL
BANK. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Re -invest $1 million with Neighborhood National
Bank for the CDARS Program.
TESTIMONY: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp spoke in support of
staff recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2009 (506-2-24)
16. Resolution No. 2009-202. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF A WRITTEN REPORT PERTAINING TO A
MORATORIUM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ESTABLISHMENTS
DISPENSING MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES IN NATIONAL
CITY. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize issuance of report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2009 (902-26-4)
17. Public Hearing - Street Vacation and Coastal Development Permit to
vacate an unimproved alley to restrict public access south of West 23rd
Street and north of Bay Marina Drive in the Coastal Zone. (Case File No.
2009-04 SC, CDP) (APNs 559-117-04 to 07 & 12) (Development
Services/Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission
determination and recommends approval of the alley vacation.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Parra, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded
by Parra, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous
vote.
NEW BUSINESS
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
18. Temporary Use Permit - Baptism and BBQ sponsored by Cornerstone
Church of San Diego at Las Palmas Park on August 23, 2009 from 12
p.m. to 8 p.m. with no waiver of fees. A Facilities Use Permit is required
for the use of the Municipal Pool. (Neighborhood Services)
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 Van Deventer, seconded by Parra, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
19. Temporary Use Permit - Integrity Charter School's Physical Education
program at Kimball Park from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:15
p.m. commencing September 9, 2009 thru June 18, 2010 with no waiver
of fees. Note: A Field/ Facilities Use Permit will also apply.
(Neighborhood Services)
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 Van Deventer, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
20. Temporary Use Permit - "Celebrating Community" Block Party hosted by
the One In Christ/River of Life Church on September 12, 2009 from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver
of fees.
TESTIMONY: A representative from the church requested waiver of
fees.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to waive $237.
Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Van Deventer,
Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
21. Temporary Use Permit - 17th Annual Fiesta Filipiniana Karaoke
Competition hosted by the Seafood City Supermarket on September 26,
2009 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1420 Plaza Blvd. with no waiver of fees.
(Neighborhood Services)
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 Sotelo-Solis, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
22. Temporary Use Permit - Pumpkin Station hosted by Pinery Christmas
Trees at Plaza Bonita from September 25, 2009 to October 31, 2009 with
no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
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 Van Deventer, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 23 and 24 (Warrant
Registers), Item Nos. 25 and 26 (Resolution No. 2009-203 and 2009-204).
Motion by Parra, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
23. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $33,664.24 to the City of National City for
the period of 07/15/09 through 07/21/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
24. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $706,870.09 to the City of National City for
the period of 07/22/09 through 07/28/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
25. Resolution No. 2009-203. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM (SEMAP) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE SEMAP TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
(Community Development, Housing and Grants, Section 8 Program)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
26. Resolution No. 2009-204. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING USE OF $669,653 IN LOW MODERATE HOUSING FUNDS
AND $1,110,347 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
FUNDS FOR THE PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE CASA FAMILIAR,
INCORPORATED ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT
LOCATED AT 1101-1119 E AVENUE AND 1111 D AVENUE.
(Community Development/Housing and Grant Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
27. Resolution No. 2009-205. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING A GAP LOAN TO CASA FAMILIAR, INCORPORATED FOR
$835,000 TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION
OF THE CASA QUINTA APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 304 EAST FIFTH,
NATIONAL CITY FUNDED BY AND SUBJECT TO AFFORDABILITY
REQUIREMENTS OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM. (Community Development/Housing and Grant Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
amend the Resolution to delete reference to need for public
hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Parra. Note: Member Parra abstained in order to avoid
any potential conflict because he owns property near the proposed
project.
NEW BUSINESS
SPECIFIC PLAN - WESTSIDE (417-1-10)
28. A report: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield
Assessment grant for the Westside Specific Planning area.
(Redevelopment Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
29. Real property transaction for former Days Inn Site: 1.07-acre parcel
located at 1640 East Plaza Boulevard (A.P.N. 557-410-200). (City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Filed.
STAFF REPORTS
CITYWIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
30. Housing Activity Update. (Community Development/Housing and Grant
Division) Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
31. City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser stated that there was nothing to
report from the Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit `L')
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Parra asked staff to look into business selling tobacco and other
merchandise.
Member Sotelo-Solis thanked staff for their reports and commented on the
successful Relay for Life event in National City.
Member Zarate indicated that she read an article about a National City business
that is among the 100 fastest growing Hispanic business in the nation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Debra Valderrama.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, National City.
The meeting closed at 8:24 p.m.
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Ci Clerk / Reco ding Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 15,
2009.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
EXHIBIT `L'
ALIPORNIA,*�
INCORPORATED
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
National City, California
Special Meeting - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Leslie Deese, Manuel Rodriguez, Stacey
Stevenson, Joe Smith, Claudia Silva, Eddie Kreisberg
Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association
2. Liability Claims — Government Code Section 54956.95
Workers' Compensation Claims
Agency Claimed Against: City of National City
Number of Claims: Two
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
3. Conference with Real Property Neaotiator
Government Codes Section 54956.8
Property: Former Days Inn Site (A.P.N. 557-410-200)
1.07 acre parcel located at 1640 East Plaza Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Brad Raulston
Negotiating Parties: The Mar Group
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting - Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers, Civic Center