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09-27-2011
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
September 27, 2011
The Adjourned 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, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis,
Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Babaki, Dalla, Deese, Duong, Gonzales, Parra,
Raulston, Rodriguez, Silva, Smith, Stevenson, Williams, Zapata.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Representatives
Aileen Horta and Leemaylin Avila.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Nellie Gomez, National City, related a problem she is having regarding the cost
for a permit for repairs for a home her disabled son lives in.
Jacqueline Reynoso, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, acknowledged the
participation and accomplishments of Sweetwater High students who participated
in the BIZFEST Youth Training Entrepreneurial Camp co -sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Reynoso announced that Sweetwater Students did
very well in the competition and that one of the top three finalists nationwide was
from Sweetwater High School.
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2011 (102-10-6)
1. Presentation by the Community Services Department to honor four
National City lifeguards that positively represented the City and won
awards at the San Diego County 2011 Lifeguard Games.
STAFF PRESENTATION: Recreation Supervisor Jessica Cissel and Pool
Manager Cory Federly made a brief presentation and introduced National
City Lifeguards Alexandra Sanchez, River Croteau-Hanson, Adam Murillo
and Sebastian Murillo.
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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2011 (102-10-6)
2. Quarterly Port Update — Port Commissioner Robert "Dukie" Valderrama.
(Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2011 (102-10-6)
3. Presentation on Citywide Bus Stop Inventory and Bus Shelter Grant.
(Development Services/Engineering) (Copy on file in the Office of the City
Clerk)
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
4. Interviews and Appointments — Various Boards & Commissions. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Richard Wingfield was interviewed for the Parks,
Recreation & Senior Citizens Advisory Board.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (Minutes), Item No. 6
(NCMC), Item Nos. 7 through 22 (Resolution Nos. 2011-203 through 2011-218),
Item Nos. 23 through 25 (TUP), Item No. 26 (Facility Use Request), Item No. 27
(Street Vacation), Item Nos. 28 and 29 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Zarate,
seconded by Rios, to pull Item Nos. 9 and 23, and to approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Member Sotelo-Solis
abstained on Item Nos. 12 and 16.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular and Special
City Council/Community Development Commission Meetings of July 21,
2011, Adjourned meeting of July 27, 2011, and Regular Meeting of
September 6, 2011. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2011 (506-2-26)
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
STUDY CITY FEE SCHEDULE (106-3-2)
7. Resolution No. 2011-203. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ASSIST DEVELOPERS ALLOWING
FOR A REPETITIVE PLAN CHANGE FEE AT THE FULL RATE FOR
THE FIRST PLAN REVIEW, ADDITIONAL REVIEWS AT 25% OF THE
PLAN REVIEW FEE FOR SUBDIVISIONS WHERE THE DEVELOPER
WISHES TO MAKE A PLAN CHANGE AFTER THE INITIAL PLAN
REVIEW FOR UNITS THAT ARE ON THE SAME PERMIT AND OWNED
BY THE SAME PERSON(S). (Development Services/Building Division)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2011-1)
8. Resolution No. 2011-204. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED
BY MJC CONSTRUCTION WITH THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $225,098.90,
RATIFYING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE
COUNTY RECORDER, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
(RETENTION) FOR THE NATIONAL CITY PARKS ADA ACCESS
UPGRADES & PARK GARDEN PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 10-05.
(Funded by CDBG Funds) (Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
9. Resolution No. 2011-205. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATION OF $4,000,000 TO ALLOCATE FUNDS PURSUANT
TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA)
WITH PARADISE CREEK HOUSING PARTNERS AS APPROVED ON
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-136. (Funded by Low Mod Fund 522)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Pulled from the agenda at the request of staff. No action
taken.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
10. Resolution No. 2011-206. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING AS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-173 FROM 2011 TAX ALLOCATION BOND
(HOUSING) FUND TO THE LOW/MOD FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$61,901.50. (Funded by Low Mod Fund) (Development Services/
Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
11. Resolution No. 2011-207. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN
APPROPRIATION FROM TAX INCREMENT FUND TO THE 2011 TAX
ALLOCATION BOND (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS) FUND
FOR A TOTAL OF $800,000 FOR TWO CIP PROJECTS: 1) HIGHLAND
AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$400,000; AND 2) TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS (INCLUDING
FUTURE SR2S) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000. (Funded by
2011 Tax Allocation Bond. (Capital Improvement Projects Fund)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
12. Resolution No. 2011-208. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A RE -ALLOCATION OF
$500,000 FROM THE 8TH STREET IMPROVEMENT (PALM AVENUE TO
PARADISE VALLEY ROAD) TO TWO PROJECTS: 1) $300,000 TO THE
8TH STREET IMPROVEMENT — HIGHLAND TO PALM PROJECT; AND
2) $200,000 TO THE 4TH STREET COMMUNITY CORRIDOR PROJECT.
(Funded by 2011 Tax Allocation Bond - Capital Improvement Projects)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Sotelo-Solis.
NOTE: Member Sotelo-Solis abstained on the advice of the City
Attorney due to the fact that her personal residence is close to the
proposed project.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
13. Resolution No. 2011-209. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO FUND THE EL TOYON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. (Funded by Park Development Impact Fees) (Development
Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
14. Resolution No. 2011-210. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND RELEASE
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,214.30. (Development
Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
15. Resolution No. 2011-211. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE PART 2B (CHILLER CONTROL
SYSTEM UPGRADES) PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING $400,000
PLUS 10% CONTINGENCY FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES FOR
A TOTAL OF $440,000 IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 189-409-500-598-1591
(CHILLER PROJECT). (Funded by Civic Center Refurbishing fund)
(Development Services/Engineering
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2011-41)
16. Resolution No. 2011-212. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT #BTA 1112-11-SD-03 BETWEEN
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CCALTRANS)
AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE 4 " STREET
COMMUNITY CORRIDOR PROJECT #6181, AND AUTHORIZING AN
APPROPRIATION FROM PROP "A" FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$202,627 TO BE USED AS PART OF THE LOCAL GRANT MATCH
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT. (Funded by Prop "A" funds)
(Development Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Abstain: Sotelo-Solis.
NOTE: Member Sotelo-Solis abstained on the advice of the City
Attorney due to the fact that her personal residence is close to the
proposed project.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2011-23)
17. Resolution No. 2011-213. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-199
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAFDIE RABINES
ARCHITECTS NOT TO EXCEED $291,777 FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES RELATED TO THE NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC CENTER.
(2011 Tax Allocation Bonds) (Redevelopment Services/Special Projects)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2011-25)
18. Resolution No. 2011-214. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
200 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND PROJECT
PROFESSIONALS CORPORATION NOT TO EXCEED $224,599 FOR
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC CENTER. (2011
Tax Allocation Bonds) (Redevelopment Services/Special Projects)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-27)
19. Resolution No. 2011-215. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT NOT TO
EXCEED $74,984 WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE
CONTROL PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT OF
REMEDIATION AND CLOSURE OF THE 12.75 ACRE WESTSIDE
INFILL TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SITE (2200 AND 2020
HOOVER AVENUE). (Low -Mod Housing Funds per Cooperation
Agreement dated February 15, 2011) (Redevelopment/Special Projects)
**Companion Item #36**
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
LABOR RELATIONS EXEC / MID MGMT EMPLOYEES (605-2-1)
20. Resolution No. 2011-216. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP
TO INCLUDE A SALARY BAND FOR THE NEWLY CREATED
CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY $74,630.25 -
$99,507.00 ANNUALLY. (Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2010-3)
21. Resolution No. 2011-217. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATES (CMA) INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,965 PER MONTH
TO PROVIDE LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTING AND RISK
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (Human
Resources)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C89-12)
TOWING SERVICES POLICY ADMIN (C89-12) (806-1-1)
22. Resolution No. 2011-218. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR
NATIONAL CITY TOWING AND IMPOUND CONTRACT SERVICES,
AND FINAL CONTRACT AWARD TO TWO PROVIDERS: TOM
MOYNAHAN TOWING AND ROAD ONE TOWING. CONTRACT TERM:
OCTOBER 1, 2011- SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. (Police & Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2011 (203-1-27)
23. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater Hot Rod and Custom Bike Show
hosted by the Sweetwater Harley Davidson at 3201 Hoover Avenue on
October 8, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with no waiver of fees.
(Neighborhood Services Division)
TESTIMONY: Anastasia Pollis appeared on behalf of the applicant
and responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
approve with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2011 (203-1-27)
24. Temporary Use Permit — Sweetwater High School's Homecoming Football
Game Halftime Show on October 28, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at
Sweetwater High School. This is a City co -sponsored event per Council
Policy No. 804. (Neighborhood Services Division)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2011 (203-1-27)
25. Temporary Use Permit — Fall Festival hosted by the South Bay
Community Church at 2400 Euclid Avenue on October 31, 2011 from 5:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services Division)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
26. Request to use Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (North Room) by
National City Chamber of Commerce for the "Salute to Navy" luncheon on
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is
co -sponsored by the City. (Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
27. Request to initiate a Street Vacation to vacate portions of D Avenue, south
of 31st Street and 32nd Street east of D Avenue. (Applicant: Sudberry
Properties, Inc.) (Case File No. 2008-37 SC) (Development Services/
Planning)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2011 - JUNE 2012 (202-1-26)
28. Warrant Register #8 for the period of 08/17/11 through 08/23/11 in the
amount of $2,569,265.90. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2011 - JUNE 2012 (202-1-26)
29. Warrant Register #9 for the period of 08/24/11 through 08/30/11 in the
amount of $2,006,825.29. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2011 (506-2-26)
30. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 6.04.140 PERTAINING TO BUSINESS TAX
LICENSE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH REGULATORY CODES AND
RESULTING IN THE STREAMLINING OF THE PROCESS FOR
BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt proposed Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: Jacqueline Reynoso, CEO of the Chamber of
Commerce, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
SPECIFIC PLAN — WESTSIDE (417-1-10)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
31. Resolution No. 2011-219. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE RANKING OF NON-
CONFORMING USES IN THE WESTSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA,
APPROPRIATING $13,720 FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
RESERVE AND ESTABLISHING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AS THE
BASELINE DATE FOR DATA BEING USED IN THE RANKING. (General
Fund) (Redevelopment Services/Special Projects)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Laura Garcia, National City, spoke in support.
Georgette Gomez, National City, spoke in support.
Norma Noriega, National City, spoke in support.
Adriana Apado, National City, spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 32 and 33 (Warrant
Registers), Item Nos. 34 through 36 (Resolution Nos. 2011-220 through 2011-
222). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to approve the Consent
Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2011 - JUNE 2012 (202-1-26)
32. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $54,077.38 to the City of National City for
the period of 8/17/11 through 08/23/11. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2011 - JUNE 2012 (202-1-26)
33. Authorize the reimbursement of Community Development Commission
expenditures in the amount of $17,828.35 to the City of National City for
the period of 08/24/11 through 08/30/11. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
34. Resolution No. 2011-220. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
(CDC) ADOPTING AN AMENDED ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE. (Redevelopment/Special Projects)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2011 — 2012 (204-1-27)
35. Resolution No. 2011-221. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
(CDC) ADOPTING ITS INITIAL DRAFT RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE. (Redevelopment/Special Projects)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-27)
36. Resolution No. 2011-222. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
(CDC) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $74,984 WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL PROVIDING
ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT OF REMEDIATION AND CLOSURE
FOR THE 12.75 ACRE WESTSIDE INFILL TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT SITE (2200 AND 2020 HOOVER AVENUE). (Low -Mod
Housing Funds) (Redevelopment/Special Projects) **Companion Item
No. 19**
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
STAFF REPORTS
POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1)
37. Report on SPICE (synthetic marijuana) Awareness. (Police)
STAFF REPORT: Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales briefed the Council on the
growing problem and distributed examples of items legally available for
sale in the City
TESTIMONY: William Perno, representing People Against Spice
Sales (PASS), introduced his organization, provided information on
synthetic marijuana and urged the City to take action to inform and
protect the public.
ACTION: Staff was asked to bring back a report on the next
Agenda regarding creation of a sub -committee or task force to
address the issue. There was no vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1)
38. Report on Power Outage. (Fire)
STAFF REPORT: Emergency Services Director Frank Parra briefly
reported on the regional power outage that occurred on September 8,
2011 and on how City staff and emergency personnel responded, actions
taken and lessons learned. A more detailed report to the City Council and
staff will be forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
39. Closed Session Report. (City Attorney)
City Council / CDC Attorney Claudia Silva stated there was nothing to
report from the Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit `L')
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
39a. Update on Prop D Oversight Committee.
STAFF REPORT: Assistant City Manager Leslie Deese gave a brief report
on the Proposition `D' Oversight Committee which held their first meeting
on September 22, 2011. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6 and
the Committee plans to meet twice a month until their work is done.
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
39b. City Manager Chris Zapata advised the Council that he and Police Chief
Adolfo Gonzales would be making a presentation at the Chamber of
Commerce monthly breakfast meeting updating them on National City
progress and projects.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Member Natividad expressed thanks and appreciation to the committee and
everyone responsible for the employee appreciation event on Saturday which
was a big success.
Member Zarate said the employee picnic was a very nice event and she had the
opportunity to convey to employees how much they are appreciated for what they
do, especially in these hard economic times. Member Zarate acknowledged the
contributions to the event made by businesses and suggested it should be held
again.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis also praised the employee appreciation event, reported
on her recent visit to Washington, D.C. for a Leadership Conference on Healthy
Neighborhoods and with Hispanias Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and
promised to share the information and materials she gathered from the events
with staff. Member Sotelo-Solis also related the unique experience she had
visiting the White House.
Member Rios said the employee appreciation event was great fun enjoyed by all
and that she was approached by several attendees to see if it would be possible
to have it on an annual basis.
Mayor Morrison acknowledged the efforts of the employee committee, volunteers
and the contributions made by businesses for the very successful appreciation
picnic. The Mayor indicated that the contributors will be recognized at a later
Council meeting and reminded everyone about the upcoming State of the City
address on October 6, 2011.
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp reported that he met with the County Treasurer;
staff will be reviewing our participation in the Local Agency Investment Fund
(LAIF) and the process for hiring additional finance employees continues.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Zarate, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adjourn the meeting to the next
Regular City Council and Community Development Commission Meeting to be
held Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National
City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 8:23 p.m.
City Clerk / Re ording Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 4,
2011.
Mayor / CDC Chairman
EXHIBIT 'I.'
AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Main Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, California
Special Meeting - Tuesday, September 27, 2011 — 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, Claudia Silva, Teresa Mendoza, and Eddie Kreisberg
Employee Organization: Police Officers' Association
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council/CDC Meeting — Tuesday, September 27, 2011,
6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center