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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07-07 CC CDC MINBook 91 / Page 151 07-07-2009 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 7, 2009 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:05 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, Hernandez, Hodges, Ladrido, 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 Tony LoPresti, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), informed the Council that he would be leaving his Policy Advocacy Position with the EHC to attend law school. Mr. LoPresti introduced Jane Lily, his replacement. Denise Galvez-Kirk, National City, Introduced the new Miss National City for 2009, Monique Simpson and Princesses Savahna Guerrero and Brittany Villanueva. Debbie Rosenblock, Sweetwater High School Teacher, expressed appreciation to outgoing student representatives Marcos Martinez and Evita Pineda and introduced new student representatives — Michael Mendoza and Christina Dickey. PRESENTATION COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2009 (102-10-4) 1. SUBJECT: Stimulus Update. (City Manager's Office) Angelita Palma, Management Analyst, provided an update on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Under the Act National City has been awarded funds totaling $1,201,707 and has pending applications for an additional $7,576,357. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Book 91 / Page 152 07-07-2009 ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (Minutes), Item Nos. 3 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2009-168 through 2009-173), Item Nos. 9 through 11 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/ Community Development Commission Meeting of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 21, 2009 and the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2009. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2008-26) 3. Resolution No. 2009-168. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY BOND BLACKTOP, INC. WITH THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $315,365.83 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER FOR THE NATIONAL CITY SLURRY SEAL PROJECT. (Funded through Gas Tax and Traffic Congestion Funds). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED (D2009-1) 4. Resolution No. 2009-169. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY OWNER SAN DIEGO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A STREET EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES AT HARDING AVENUE AND 15TH STREET, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING THE PARCEL OF LAND AT HARDING AVENUE AND 15TH STREET. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 91 / Page 153 07-07-2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2005-43) 5. Resolution No. 2009-170. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PROVIDE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2009-18) 6. Resolution No. 2009-171. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE PROCUREMENT, TRANSPORT, STORAGE DISTRIBUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS AND DEVICES. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C98-31) 7. Resolution No. 2009-172. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00 TO SET UP USER ACCOUNTS, SYSTEM SECURITY AND APPROVAL QUEUES IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB MODULE IN THE EDEN FINANCIAL SYSTEM. (MIS) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2009-55) 8. Resolution No. 2009-173. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP GRUMMAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $66,964 TO SUPPORT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTOMATED FIELD REPORTING SYSTEM (AFR). (MIS) ACTION: Adopted. Book 91 / Page 154 07-07-2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 9. Warrant Register #49 for the period of 05/27/09 through 06/02/09 in the amount of $2,647,084.36. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 10. Warrant Register #50 for the period of 06/03/09 through 06/09/09 in the amount of $433,411.58. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 11. Warrant Register #51 for the period of 06/10/09 through 06/16/09 in the amount of $1,639,629.02. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT / FIRE DEPT (206-4-13) 12. Resolution No. 2009-174. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A $5,000,000 FIRE STATION. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the National City Fire Department to submit a Grant Application for the construction of a $5,000,000 fire station. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. ABATEMENT WEED 2009 (402-3-8) 13. Resolution No. 2009-175. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF WEED ABATEMENT HEARING FINDINGS. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt City Council Resolution confirming weed abatement Public Hearing Report and Account, as modified to delete the assessment upon 323 Laurel Avenue, APN 554 023 06 00. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 91 / Page 155 07-07-2009 NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25) 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — Request from the T-shirt Mart to have a 15.2'x10' inflatable T-shirt balloon at 1502 Highland Avenue to be displayed only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010, 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 Van Deventer, seconded by Parra, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25) 15. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — The City of National City and Eugene Amano Football Camp at El Toyon Field on July 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. sponsored by the City of National City Community Services Department and the Eugene Amano Foundation with waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2009 (203-1-25) 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — National City Automobile Heritage show on August 2, 2009 at Kimball Park from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. sponsored by the National City Chamber of Commerce. This is a National City co -sponsored event eligible for a $1,500 fee waiver. (Neighborhood Services) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Parra, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 91 / Page 156 07-07-2009 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADMIN (109-6-1) 17. SUBJECT: A request by the National City Chamber of Commerce for the use of 30 tables, 300 chairs, and City staff time for transportation, setup and breakdown for their upcoming Bayfront Business Expo to be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 with a waiver of City fees in the amount of $1,258.49. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: To approve sponsorship of the Bayfront Business Expo and waive the fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. Pulled at request of applicant. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2009 (403-24-1) 18. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for conversion of a 17-unit condominium building into a residential care facility for the elderly at 950 L Avenue. (Applicant: Darryl Clubb) (Case File 2009-09 CUP) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Parra, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 19 thru 21 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Parra, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 - JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 19. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission expenditures in the amount of $915,102.30 to the City of National City for the period of 05/27/09 through 06/02/09. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 20. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission expenditures in the amount of $91,306.91 to the City of National City for the period of 06/03/09 through 06/09/09. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 91 / Page 157 07-07-2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2008 — JUNE 2009 (202-1-23) 21. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission expenditures in the amount of $245,842.61 to the City of National City for the period of 06/10/09 through 06/16/09. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4) City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser stated that there was nothing to report from the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit `L') STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Jeanette Ladrido reported on and distributed final bound copies of the 2009-2010 City budget. She acknowledged the efforts of Finance Staff and Department Heads for producing the budget under very trying conditions and gave special recognition to Staff Accountant Roxanne Galvan for designing and producing the budget document and cover. ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 22. SUBJECT: Kimball School Grant Partnership Update. (Engineering) City Engineer Maryam Babaki reported on the grant application in partnership with the National School District for $20,000 for the Little Salt Marsh School House at Kimball School. ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 23. SUBJECT: Projects Update. (Engineering) City Engineer Babaki distributed a project list of 43 projects currently in process totaling just under $20 million. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 24. SUBJECT: Bike Path Grant. (Engineering) City Engineering Babaki reported on two bicycle grants approved by SANDAG; $130,000 to close a gap in the Sweetwater River Bike path and $50,000 for a Draft Bicycle Master Plan Update. Book 91 / Page 158 07-07-2009 STAFF REPORTS (cont.) CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12) 25. SUBJECT: 4th of July Update. (City Manager) Assistant City Manager Leslie Deese recapped the 4th of July City events beginning with the Community Parade on July 3rd and culminating with the expanded City fireworks co -sponsored in part by Sycuan. The Assistant City Manager expressed thanks and appreciation for all the staff support from Community Services and Recreation Division staff, Public Works crews and Police Department and all the City employee volunteers including the Mayor & Council, City Manager, Brenda Hodges, Claudia Silva, Minh Duong, Stacey Stevenson, Joe Smith, Robert Hernandez, Rod Juniel, Kaseem Baker, Alfredo Ybarra, Ingrid Slettengren, Rudy Lopez. Lauren Lauletta and Jessica Cissel. City Manager Zapata pointed out the Assistant City Manager Deese should be included on the list. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Member Parra said he has had complaints about trash and homeless problems along the Sweetwater Channel and asked staff to look into the situation. Mr. Parra complimented the 4th of July event in the park, thanked everyone involved and said he was eager to grow and improve the event. Member Sotelo-Solis announced her intention to invite the California Girls State representative to appear before the City Council and referred problems at the 8th Street and Highland Avenue bus stop and on the hillside along 8th Street past J Avenue for trash and weed problems. Ms. Sotelo-Solis complimented the July 4th event and the family friendly environment. Member Sotelo-Solis suggested that the movie night be changed and that the booths open earlier next year. Member Van Deventer referred problems with the condition of the street on D Avenue between 8th and 9th Street that appear to be the result of construction work in public right-of-way. Mr. Van Deventer said the July 4th event went very well but expressed disappointment that for the first time there was no Filipino food booth. Member Zarate announced that the Bay Shore Bikeway received the American Public Works Association Award as "Project of the Year." Mrs. Zarate praised the family atmosphere at the July 4th celebration, the great fireworks and all the staff work and support. Book 91 / Page 159 07-07-2009 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Mayor Morrison said the very successful 4th of July event was the result of a great team effort with everyone pulling together; the Lions Club, the community as a whole, City staff and elected officials all working together made it an event we can be proud of. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adiourn the meeting to the next Regular Meetina of the City Council and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, National City. The meeting closed at 7:24 p.m. 1, A/ City Ierk / Recordi g Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 1, 2009. Qr Mayor / CDC Chairman EXHIBIT `L' AGENDA OF SPECIAL MEETING City Council of the City of National City City Council Chambers Civic Center 1243 National City Boulevard National City, California Tuesday — July 7, 2009 — 5:00 P.M. BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL 1. Liability Claims — Government Code Section 54956.95 Worker's Compensation Claims Agency Claimed Against: City of National City of National City Number of Claims: One 2. 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 ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday — July 7, 2009 — 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center Upon request, this agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 336-4228 to request a disability -related modification or accommodation. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.