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09-01-2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
September 1, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission of National City was called to order at 6:07 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, Duong, Eiser, Gonzales,
Hodges, Juniel, Raulston, 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
Dukie Valderrama, National City, appeared on behalf of the Old Town National
City Reunion Committee. Mr. Valderrama showed a video of the reunion event,
thanked the City for their support and presented a check from the proceeds of
the reunion in the amount of $7,204 to be used at Casa Salud for youth activities.
Ted Godshalk, National City, took issue with the accuracy of the response
provided to citizens concerned about the timeline for the Old Town Specific Plan
Update.
Item Number 34 was taken up next.
STAFF REPORT
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
34. City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser reported that a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Police Officers' Association has been approved.
(See attached Exhibit `L')
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. SUBJECT: Proclaiming September as: "NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
MONTH"
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PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2009 (102-10-4)
2. SUBJECT: 2010 Storm Water Calendar Winners. (Engineering)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2009 (102-10-4)
3. SUBJECT: Presentation by SANDAG on the 2050 Regional Growth
Forecast. (Community Development)
APPOINMENTS / INTERVIEWS
METRO WASTEWATER JOINT POWERS AUTH ADMIN (101-39-1)
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEV BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1)
4. SUBJECT: Appointment by the City Council to Regional Agencies and
Boards - Metropolitan Transit System and Metro/JPA Wastewater.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to appoint
Councilmember Van Deventer as primary and Councilmember
Zarate as alternate to the Metropolitan Transit System Board.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Sotelo-
Solis. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Van Deventer, Zarate.
Motion by Parra, seconded by Van Deventer, to appoint Vice Mayor
Sotelo-Solis to the Metro/JPA Wastewater Board. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Parra, Van Deventer, Zarate.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Sotelo-Solis.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (Minutes), Item No. 6
(NCMC), Item Nos. 7 through 21 (Resolution Nos. 2009-206 through 2009-220),
Item Nos. 22 and 23 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by
Sotelo-Solis, to approve the Consent Calendar including change to Item #18
regarding height. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the City Council / Community
Development Commission Regular Meetings of July 7, 2009 and July 21,
2009. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2009 (506-2-24)
6. 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: Approved. See above.
STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1)
7. Resolution No. 2009-206. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" SIGNS
FOR PORTIONS OF LINCOLN COURT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
VEHICLE ACCESS TO IMPROVE SAFETY. (TSC Item No. 2009-9)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2009 (801-2-29)
8. Resolution No. 2009-207. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND BUCKY LANE TO
IMPROVE SIGHT DISTANCE AND SAFETY FOR VEHICLES STOPPED
ON WESTBOUND BUCKY LANE. (TSC Item No. 2009-10)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2009 (801-2-29)
9. Resolution No. 2009-208. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" AT
DRIVEWAYS AND STRIPING ENHANCEMENTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY
ON PLAZA BOULEVARD BETWEEN MANCHESTER STREET AND 8TH
STREET / PARADISE VALLEY ROAD. (TSC Item No. 2009-11)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1)
10. Resolution No. 2009-209. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OVER 3
TONS PROHIBITED" REGULATORY SIGNS ON MARINA WAY TO
ENHANCE SAFETY. (TSC Item No. 2009-12) (Development
Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
STREET SIGNS ADMIN (903-12-1)
11. Resolution No. 2009-210. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF "NO U-TURN" SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF "F" AVENUE AND E. 28TH STREET TO IMPROVE
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND CIRCULATION. (TSC Item No. 2009-13)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2009 (801-2-29)
12. Resolution No. 2009-211. 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 1921 ORANGE
STREET. (TSC Item No. 2009-14) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING ADMIN 2009 (801-2-29)
13. Resolution No. 2009-212. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" FOR THE
PARADISE KNOLL COURT CUL-DE-SAC TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
VEHICLE ACCESS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS. (TSC Item
No. 2009-15) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2008-80)
14. Resolution No. 2009-213. 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 $123,925.25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN THE FINAL BALANCE CHANGE ORDER AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDER FOR THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PARKING LOT DECK WATERPROOFING PROJECT. (Funded through
General Funds) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-63)
15. Resolution No. 2009-214. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO CGP
MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$58,135.60 (SPEC NO. 09-06) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
WALK-IN FREEZER, FLOORING REPAIR, FIRE SUPPRESSIVE
SYSTEM, AND OTHER ANCILLARY REPAIRS AT THE NATIONAL CITY
SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Funded through Tax Increment Funds)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-64)
16. Resolution No. 2009-215. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $595,580.00 TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL CITY SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL PROJECT, FY 09-10 (SPEC. NO. 09-14) AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Funding available
through State Safe Routes to School Grant, State Office of Traffic Safety
Grant and General Fund) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2009 (902-26-4)
17. Resolution No. 2009-216. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ORDER OF VACATION OF 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 and 12) (Development Services/
Planning)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-65)
18. Resolution No. 2009-217. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH NEXTG
NETWORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN TWO LOCATIONS IN
NATIONAL CITY. (MIS)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN - WIRELESS COMM. (908-1-3)
19. Resolution No. 2009-218. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF WIRELESS CELL PHONE
SERVICES WITH VERIZON WIRELESS INC. UNDER THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA WIRELESS CONTRACT. (MIS)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2009-66)
20. Resolution No. 2009-219. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE / INSTALLATION OF A BULLET TRAP
SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE INDOOR FIREARMS RANGE, FROM
ACTION TARGET INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,760 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2009-67)
21. Resolution No. 2009-220. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AN ADMISSION AGREEMENT FOR A PARTY TO THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL
INTEROPERABLE COMMAND & CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS (3CS)
PROGRAM. (Fire/Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
22. Warrant Register #5 for the period of 07/29/09 through 08/04/09 in the
amount of $1,213,520.47. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
23. Warrant Register #6 for the period of 08/05/09 through 08/11/09 in the
amount of $2,052,602.12. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARING
MUNICIPAL CODE 2009 (506-2-24)
24. Public Hearing - Public Hearing — To consider the extension of an Interim
Ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 as an
urgency measure enacting a moratorium prohibiting establishments
dispensing marijuana for medical purposes in National City. (City
Attorney) **Companion item to #25**
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2009 (506-2-24)
25. An Interim Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City
adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 as an urgency
measure extending for 10 months and 15 days a moratorium prohibiting
establishments dispensing marijuana for medical purposes in National
City. (City Attorney) **Companion Item to #24**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Van Deventer, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
26. Request to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by the
National City Chamber of Commerce for their annual "Salute to Navy
Luncheon" on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. (Community Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request for use.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to approve
with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25)
27. Temporary Use Permit - 17th Annual Fiesta Filipiniana Caroling
Competition "Holiday Edition" hosted by the Seafood City Supermarket on
December 12, 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
with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 28 and 29 (Warrant
Registers). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
28. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $185,833.09 to the City of National City for
the period of 07/29/09 through 08/04/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
29. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $322,978.21 to the City of National City for
the period of 08/05/09 through 08/11/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
30. 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)
ACTION: Filed.
STAFF REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
31. SUBJECT: Report by the National City Chamber of Commerce on the
Economic Development Loan Program (formerly Community Benefit Loan
Program) and San Diego State University Student Consulting Program.
(Community Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report per contract agreement.
TESTIMONY: Jacqueline Reynoso, Project Director for the National
City Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the report and responded to
questions.
Ken Clark, Small Business Development Center, introduced his
program and spoke in support of the efforts to develop and attract
businesses in National City.
Elvie Habana, owner of Karaoke Specialists, spoke in support of
the Economic Development Loan Program.
Memo Cavada, owner of Creative Images Photography and a
participant in the Student Consulting Program and Economic
Development Loan Programs spoke.
Harris Golden, owner of San Diego Pretzel, spoke in support of the
Student Consulting and Economic Development Loan Programs.
ACTION: No action was taken.
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STAFF REPORT (cont.)
ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1)
32. Updates on Safe Routes to School Grant and Office of Traffic Safety
Grant. (Development Division/Engineering)
City Engineer Babaki reported that the City has received a grant of
$132,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety which will be used to purchase 2
Vehicle Speed Feedback Sign Trailer units and an additional $500,000 for
the Safe Routes to School Program. The total from that grant is now three
million dollars.
ACTION: Accepted and filed. Member Sotelo-Solis requested that
consideration be given to a crosswalk at the library.
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
33. Report to City Council on:
a) Current Towing Contract (City Manager)
b) Executive Assistant III Hiring Process (City Manager)
c) Conflict of Interest Review (City Attorney)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Van Deventer, to
amend the Citv's Conflict of Interest Code to include the Executive
Assistant III position. Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Attorney was asked to review and recommend the
appropriate reporting categories for the Executive Assistant III
position and to schedule a workshop for Council, employees and
Board members on the reporting requirements of the Conflict of
Interest code. There was no vote.
There was discussion about bringing back both towing contracts for
review and a staff update on an expedited schedule. There was no
vote.
TESTIMONY: Augie Boreno, Abco Consulting representing
Moynihan Towing, spoke against the expedited contract review.
CDC Executive Director Raulston reported that the Farm Bureau will no longer
be sponsoring the Farmers' Market in National City.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
34. Closed Session Report: City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser
reported that a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers'
Association has been approved. (See attached Exhibit `L')
ACTION: Taken up earlier. See above.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Sotelo-Solis (a) suggested the City send appropriate congratulations
and recognition to the Chula Vista Little League All -Star Team for winning the
2009 Little League World Series; (b) proposed the City gear up for the upcoming
flu season and consider using our website to dispense info, and (c) reported a
light pole at 2nd and Highland Avenue that does not have a banner.
Member Zarate reported that she took a tour of the Senior Village Project as was
quite pleased with everything she saw.
Mayor Morrison reported that the Diablos Pop Warner Football League kicked -off
their new season on Saturday with a very successful event, made everyone
aware that the Senior Village Development has a very nice restaurant and
reminded everyone that the State of City Address is scheduled two weeks from
Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Rubin Dominguez.
Next Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to
be held Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, National
City.
The meeting closed at 8:39 p.m.
11 City Clerk / Reco ding Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 6,
2009.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
EXHIBIT `L'
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, September 1, 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. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency
Designated Representatives: Stacey Stevenson, Jeanette Ladrido, David Pease,
Claudia Silva
Employee Organization: Municipal Employees' Association
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
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, September 1, 2009, 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center
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