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01-05-2010
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
January 5, 2010
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, Deese, Duong, Eiser, Hodges, Juniel,
Raulston, Rodriguez, Williams, Zapata.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Al Alvarado, representative for Congressmen Bob Filner, appeared on behalf
of the Congressman Filner who was invited to attend the Council meeting to be
acknowledged for assisting the City in receiving a $95,000 Homeless Outreach
Grant (HOPE) for the Police Department.
Sunshine Horton, El Cajon, said that for the new year she encouraged everyone
to register and vote and the City Council to synchronize their efforts with other
government officials and said she is committed to crusade against drunk drivers.
Janice Martinelli, National City, requested assistance resolving fee issues with
the Mills Act and address problems for the former Hawkins property on 16`h
Street. The Mayor asked staff to work with Ms. Martinelli to resolve the issues.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Minutes), Item No. 2
(NCMC), Item Nos. 3 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2010-1 through 2010-7), Item
Nos. 10 and 11 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by
Sotelo-Solis, to pull Item Nos. 5 and 9, and to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of November 17,
2009. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2010 (506-2-25)
2. 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.
CONTRACT (C2006-63)
3. Resolution No. 2010-1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DOKKEN ENGINEERING IN
THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $42,800 FOR THE PLAZA
BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT TO UPDATE DESIGN OF THE
PROPOSED RETAINING WALLS, LOCATED AT 1-805 UNDERPASS,
PER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT. (Funded by Federal STP and
Local TransNet Funds). (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-1)
4. Resolution No. 2010-2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 BETWEEN THE
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) AND THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE SWEETWATER RIVER BIKE PATH
GAP CLOSURE PROJECT ALONG PLAZA BONITA ROAD IN THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY FUNDED BY THE TDA / TRANSNET BICYCLE,
PEDESTRIAN AND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY PROGRAM. (City local
match not required) (Development Services /Engineering Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
ENGINEERING DEPT — GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1)
5. Resolution No. 2010-3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING
ALLOCATION REQUEST TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,147 FOR A CITYWIDE
BUS BENCH INSTALLATION PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH THE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MODERNIZATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND
SERVICE ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT (PTMISEA). (Development
Services/Engineering Division)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Zarate, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2010 (801-2-31)
6. Resolution No. 2010-4. 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 2205 E. 12TH
STREET. (TSC Item No. 2009-22) (Development Services/Engineering
Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2010 (801-2-31)
7. Resolution No. 2010-5. 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 319 E. 7111
STREET. (TSC Item No. 2009-26) (Development Services/Engineering
Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2010 (801-2-31)
8. Resolution No. 2010-6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF "KEEP CLEAR" STRIPING WITH "DO
NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGN AT THE COMMERCIAL
SHOPPING CENTER DRIVEWAY LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE OF
GROVE STREET, BETWEEN E. PLAZA BOULEVARD AND E. 14TH
STREET TO IMPROVE INGRESS/EGRESS. (TSC Item No. 2009-27)
(Development Services/Engineering Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
NOTE: Member Zarate disclosed that she owns property within 300 feet of the
proposed development and for that reason would abstain on Item No. 9.
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2010 (415-1-6)
9. Resolution No. 2010-7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR A 72-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST PLAZA BLVD. AND PALM
AVENUE. (Applicant: Palm Plaza Associates LLC) (Case File 2008-46 S,
PD, IS) (Development Services/Planning)
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: Zarate.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
10. Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/25/09 through 12/01/09 in the
amount of $3,303,550.87. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
11. Warrant Register #23 for the period of 12/02/09 through 12/08/09 in the
amount of $786,336.53. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY WIDE HOUSING ADMIN (303-4-1)
12. Public Hearing: Presentation of the Draft Public Participation Plan (PPP)
for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five -Year
Consolidation Plan. (Community Development Department/Housing and
Grants Division)
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this report.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2010 (506-2-25)
13. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TO PROVIDE FOR A 3% @ 55 FULL FORMULA BENEFIT FOR LOCAL
POLICE MEMBERS ENTERING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN THE POLICE CLASSIFICATION. (Human Resources)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to adopt
the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 14 and 15 (Warrant
Registers), Item No. 16 (Resolution No. 2010-8). Motion by Van Deventer,
seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to pull Item No. 16, and to approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
14. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $796,957.03 to the City of National City for
the period of 11/25/09 through 12/01/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2009 - JUNE 2010 (202-1-24)
15. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $27,092.74 to the City of National City for
the period of 12/02/09 through 12/08/09. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
NOTE: Member Zarate disclosed that she owns property within 300 feet of the
proposed development and for that reason would abstain on Item No. 16.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 2007-2010 (406-2-12)
16. Resolution No. 2010-8. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE SUMMARY REPORT PERTAINING TO THE
PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AT
1640 EAST PLAZA BOULEVARD. (California Redevelopment Law
Section 33433) (Redevelopment Division)
ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Zarate.
STAFF REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
17. City Council / CDC Attorney George Eiser stated there was nothing to
report from the Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit `L')
CDC Executive Director Brad Raulston gave an update on the SWOT
Questionnaire and ongoing plans to promote the public participation process for
the General Plan update.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Parra, referenced a recent major auto accident and asked staff to look
at the need for a signal and the relocation of the bus stop at Sweetwater Road
and Orange Avenue.
Member Sotelo-Solis reported on the Partners for Prevention Breakfast and
some new strategies presented to fight neighborhood crime; advised that the
newly remodeled Applebee's Restaurant in Plaza Bonita has new community
photos; and extended an invitation for everyone to participate in her "Walk with
Me" fitness program which will begin on Saturday, January 9th at 8:30 a.m. at
Kimball Park.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Member Van Deventer spoke of the importance of the swearing in earlier in the
day of National City Port Commissioner Dukie Valderrama as Chairman of the
San Diego Unified Port District Board. Mr. Van Deventer also stated that he
intended to propose at the Metropolitan Transit System Board meeting the
renaming of the 24th Street trolley station to "Mile of Cars Way" to be more in line
with the actual street name since 24th Street no longer exists at the trolley station
location.
Mayor Morrison reported that there were many cheers and applause for National
City both at the Port District Luncheon earlier in the day and at the South County
Economic Development Event where the city was acknowledging for many
successes including garnering four development awards out of ten from NAPA.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Zarate, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adiourn the meeting to the next
Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission
to be held Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, National
City. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 6:43 p.m.
11/4
City Clerk / Rec rding Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 16,
2010.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
EXHIBIT `L'
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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
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c)
One Potential Case
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Stacey Stevenson, Claudia Silva,
Jeanette Ladrido, David Pease
Employee Organization: Municipal Employees' Association
3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Government Code
Section 54956.9 (a)
Donald Ahles v. City of National City
San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS20592
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting - Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 6:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers, Civic Center
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