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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 09-27 CC CDC ADJ MINBook 93 / Page 250 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. Book 93 / Page 251 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 252 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 253 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 254 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 255 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 256 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 257 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 258 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 259 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 260 09-27-2011 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. Book 93 / Page 261 09-27-2011 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