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12-18-2012
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
December 18, 2012
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order
at 6:43 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Cissel, Dalla, Deese, Duong, Manganiello,
Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Silva, Smith, Stevenson, Vergara, Williams.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Representative
Kane Gillego.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sunshine Horton, El Cajon, told the story of how she was able to provide a
bicycle for a needy family this holiday season.
Eddie Perez, National City, reported that the Community Services Department
was able to take 13 young people to the play 'La Pastoriela' thanks to a donation
by Mr. Bill Virchis. Mr. Perez inquired if it would possible to have the Casa Salud
open for youth during the holiday furlough.
OFF AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT: Consideration of the request from the Successor Agency to obtain a
loan from the City of National City to meet obligations of the Successor Agency
and payment demands of the State of California's Department of Finance.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to add the item
to the Agenda as Item No. 22A. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
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PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
1. Employee of the Month of December, 2012 — Eduardo Garcia — Sous
Chef, Nutrition Center
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2012 (102-10-7)
2. Presentation: National City Energy Roadmap and the South Bay Energy
Action Collaborative (SBEAC) Scope of Work — San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) and the City of Chula Vista
(Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2012 (102-10-7)
3. Tourism Marketing District (TMD) Update — Chamber of Commerce
(Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2012 (102-10-7)
4. Sweetwater Authority Update — Mayor Ron Morrison
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (Minutes), Item No. 6
(NCMC), Item Nos. 7 through 18 (Resolution Nos. 2012-232 through 2012-243),
Item Nos. 19 and 20 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 21 (TUP). Motion by Rios,
seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to pull Item Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 13, and to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority of
the City of National City of November 20, 2012. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
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.)
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1)
7. Resolution No. 2012-232. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE
SOUTH BAY ENERGY ACTION COLLABORATIVE, FUNDED
THROUGH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC AND THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HELP PROMOTE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES AT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND IN
THE COMMUNITY. (Community Development)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
8. Resolution No. 2012-233. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON SWEETWATER ROAD AT CALMOOR
STREET/FAIRLOMAS ROAD TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND ACCESS AT
BUS STOPS. (TSC 2012-26) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
9. Resolution No. 2012-234. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON E. 8TH STREET AT ARCADIA PLACE TO
IMPROVE VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS. (TSC 2012-27) (Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
continue to February 5, 2013 and have a Council committee of
Members Cano and Rios review with staff and make a
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
10. Resolution No. 2012-235. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON E. 8TH STREET AT PARADISE DRIVE
TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS. (TSC 2012-28) (Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
continue to February 5, 2013 and have a Council committee of
Members Cano and Rios review with staff and make a
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
11. Resolution No. 2012-236. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE RESTRIPING OF
HOOVER AVENUE BETWEEN MILE OF CARS WAY AND W. 22ND
STREET FROM FOUR TRAVEL LANES TO TWO TRAVEL LANES TO
INCREASE PARKING. (TSC 2012-29) (Engineering)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
12. Resolution No. 2012-237. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
CENTERLINE STRIPING ON E. 22ND STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL
CITY BOULEVARD AND "D" AVENUE TO ENHANCE SAFETY. (TSC
2012-33) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
13. Resolution No. 2012-238. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF A
STANDARD STOP SIGN LOCATED ON SOUTHBOUND STOCKMAN
STREET AT CAGLE STREET WITH AN "OVERSIZED" STOP SIGN AND
INSTALLATION OF A RETRO-REFLECTIVE SLEEVE ON THE STOP
SIGN POLE TO ENHANCE SAFETY. (TSC 2012-31) (Engineering)
TESTIMONY: Yvonne Harward, National City, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
14. Resolution No. 2012-239. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF ALL -
WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF E. 26TH STREET
AND "K" AVENUE AND E. 26TH STREET AND "J" AVENUE. (TSC 2012-
32) (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2012 (801-2-33)
15. Resolution No. 2012-240. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING CHANGES TO
CURBSIDE PARKING ON GRANGER AVENUE AND E. 20TH STREET
ADJACENT TO GRANGER JR. HIGH SCHOOL TO IMPROVE ACCESS
FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND PROVIDE PASSENGER LOADING
ZONES FOR STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP. (TSC 2012-30)
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN - WIRELESS COMM. (908-1-3)
CONTRACT (C2004-28)
16. Resolution No. 2012-241. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LETTER FROM T-MOBILE USA INC. ACKNOWLEDGING AND
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LEASE TO T-MOBILE
TOWER WEST, LLC AND TO THE MASTER LEASE WITH CROWN
CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP., AS IT RELATES TO THE LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR T-MOBILE'S
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN SWEETWATER HEIGHTS
CENTENNIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 3842 CAGLE STREET.
(Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CELLULAR RADIO / TEL FACILITIES ADMIN - WIRELESS COMM. (908-1-3)
CONTRACT (C2003-33)
17. Resolution No. 2012-242. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S
SIGNATURE ON LETTER FROM T-MOBILE USA, INC.
ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF
THE LEASE TO T-MOBILE TOWER WEST, LLC AND TO THE MASTER
LEASE WITH CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP., AS IT
RELATES TO THE LEASE FOR THE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN
EL TOYON PARK LOCATED AT 2005 E. 4TH STREET. (Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
DEED (D2012-4)
18. Resolution No. 2012-243. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR
DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM PIO R. HERNANDEZ AND JOANNA E.
R. HERNANDEZ AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A
GRANT DEED FOR A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 6 OF
BLOCK TWO OF MAP 1148 HOME CREST VILLAS AND THE
ADJACENT PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY. (Development
Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2012-60)
19. Resolution No. 2012-244. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
(SWBAMLA) TASK FORCE. THE SWBAMLA TASK FORCE WILL
CONDUCT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AS IT RELATES TO MONEY
LAUNDERING BY MEXICAN TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL
ORGANIZATIONS. THE THREE (3) YEAR GRANT WILL PAY FOR ONE
(1) NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICER'S SALARY/BENEFITS
/OVERTIME IN THE AMOUNT OF $449,140. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2012 — JUNE 2013 (202-1-27)
20. Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11/14/12 through 11/20/12 in the
amount of $394,999.08. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2012 — JUNE 2013 (202-1-27)
21. Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/21/12 through 11/27/12 in the
amount of $2,734,287.72. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2012 (203-1-28)
22. Temporary Use Permit — Christmas with Kids hosted by the Boozefighters
Motorcycle Club at 222 E. 3rd Street on December 25, 2012 from 5:00 am
to 1:00 pm. The applicant has requested a waiver of fees. (Neighborhood
Services)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to reconsider the item.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to approve the
Temporary Use Permit with a waiver of $377.70. Carried by
unanimous vote.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY 2012 (406-10-10)
22a. Consideration of the request from the Successor Agency to obtain a loan
from the City of National City to meet obligations of the Successor Agency
and payment demands of the State of California's Department of Finance.
RECOMMENDATION: City Manager Leslie Deese read into the
record the Staff Report recommending that the City Council deny
the request due to inability to maintain General Fund contingency
reserves if the loan is approved. (See attached Exhibit 'A')
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to deny the
request due to the inability to maintain the General Fund Reserve.
Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
23. Public Hearing — Street Vacation of the northerly 160 feet of the alley
between 11th and 12th Streets, east of National City Blvd. as part of the
Revolution 2 Project. (Applicant: The Focus Group) (Case File No. 2012-
16 SC) (Planning) **Companion Item #
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission
determination and recommends approval of the Street Vacation. Staff
further recommended that the Public Hearing be continued during which
time staff will provide additional notice of the proposed vacation beyond
what is required by law.
TESTIMONY: A written letter of protest was received from Attorney
Douglas Dennington on behalf of the property owner at 1145
National City Blvd.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to continue to
January 15, 2013. Carried by unanimous vote.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY COUNCIL. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Morrison, Natividad, Rios. Nays: Sotelo-Solis. Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY RESCINDING THE MORATORIUM PROHIBITING NEW
PAWNBROKER, SECONDHAND, AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALING
AND ESTABLISHMENTS IN NATIONAL CITY, TO WIT: ORDINANCE
NO. 2012-2374. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
26. Resolution No. 2012-245. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ORDER TO VACATE FOR THE NORTHERLY 160 FEET OF THE ALLEY
BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH STREETS, EAST OF NATIONAL CITY BLVD.
AS PART OF THE REVOLUTION 2 PROJECT. (Applicant: The Focus
Group) (Case File No. 2012-16 SC) (Planning) **Companion Item #
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Continued to January 15, 2013. No vote was taken.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
27. Resolution No. 2012-246. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ORDER TO VACATE OF THE NORTHERLY 194 FEET OF THE
EASTERLY 15 FEET OF G AVENUE, ADJACENT TO 700 EAST 24TH
STREET. (Applicant Michelle Snyder — Imperial Group) (Case File No.
2012-07 SC) (Planning) **Continued from the Council meeting of
December 4, 2012**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Natividad, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
EQUIPMENT / VEHICLE PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1)
28. Resolution No. 2012-247. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF GLOBAL TRAFFIC
TECHNOLOGIES (GTT) OPTICOM GPS EQUIPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION AT EIGHT INTERSECTIONS IN
NATIONAL CITY THROUGH DDL TRAFFIC, INC., THE AUTHORIZED
DEALER FOR ALL GTT OPTICOM PRODUCTS IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA, IN THE "NOT TO EXCEED" AMOUNT OF $42,526.69 TO
ENHANCE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE TIMES.
(Funded through General Fund Contingency Reserve) (Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C95-5)
29. Resolution No. 2012-248. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LETTER OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW/TERMINATE FIRE/EMERGENCY
MEDICAL DISPATCH SERVICES WITH HEARTLAND
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY. (Fire)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor to sign
the Letter of Intent to withdraw/terminate fire/emergency medical dispatch
services with the Heartland Communications Facility Authority.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
LABOR RELATIONS CITY CLERK (605-9-1)
30. Resolution No. 2012-249. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE COMPENSATION
PLANS FOR ELECTED OFFICIAL AND EXECUTIVE GROUPS BY:
INCREASING THE SALARY BAND FOR THE EXECUTIVE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT OFFICER POSITION, REDUCING THE
COMPENSATION FOR THE ELECTED CITY CLERK POSITION, AND
INCREASING THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT OFFICER. (City Manager/Administrative Services/HR)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Natividad, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
FPPC DISCLOSURE FORM 806 (508-1-2)
31. Resolution No. 2012-250. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING FPPC FORM 806, AND
AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF FORM 806 ON THE CITY'S
WEBSITE DISCLOSING THE TERM, CURRENT APPOINTEE(S) AND
COMPENSATION OF APPOINTED POSITIONS WHICH WOULD
ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN THE PROCESS BY THE INDIVIDUAL
OFFICIAL CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. (City Clerk/City
Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2010 — 2015 (414-1-25)
32. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Planned
Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the expansion
of an existing Automotive Dealership at 3131 National City Blvd. in the
Coastal Zone. (Applicant: Rudy Erm, Sr.) (Case File 2012-19 PD, CDP)
(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 Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Natividad, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
BAYSHORE BIKEWAY PATH ADMIN (702-11-1)
33. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Coastal
Development Permit for a Class I Bikeway within the Harbor Drive and
Tidelands Avenue right-of-way, between the northern City boundary and
Bay Marina Drive in the Coastal Zone. (Applicant: SANDAG) (Case File
2012-21 CDP) (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 Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to file the
Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
NO AGENDA ITEMS
STAFF REPORTS
POLICY MANUAL ADMIN (110-1-1)
34. Overview of the City of National City's Administrative Policy 04.13, -
EmployeeNolunteers Background Checks. (Administrative Services)
34a. Executive Director Brad Raulston reported that the City and its consultant
are in the process of holding meetings with the top ten businesses on the
amortization list and will be preparing a report and recommendations for
City Council consideration in February.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (509-1-4)
34b. Closed Session Report. (City Attorney)
City Attorney Claudia Silva reported that the City Council met in closed
session and authorized the initiation of litigation against certain parties
whose name will not be disclosed at this time in order to not impede the
service of process in the litigation. (See attached Exhibit `L')
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MAYOR — CITY COUNCIL — OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Treasurer Beauchamp spoke of the positive benefits resulting from the pro -
business attitude of the City Manager and Staff and said he observed firsthand
the very professional response of the Fire Department to an emergency medical
call.
Vice Mayor Natividad requested information on the Morgan Square Business
Improvement District and the status of the Fresh and Easy development;
suggested that the former police bicycles be repaired and made available to staff;
and the historical photos he saw in storage be displayed and the City consider
other ways to utilize street banner poles.
Council Member Sotelo-Solis inquired about the situation at 18th Street and
Hoover resulting from the recent rain; expressed her belief that the City must
continue to move forward with or without redevelopment money by pursuing
other funding sources and that she looks forward to continuing to work with her
colleagues and expressed thanks to staff for their hard work and wished
everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Rios inquired about the report on campaign signs since some
are still up, reported that the Casa Seniors are now meeting at the Senior Center;
thanked staff for all their hard work; reminded everyone about the Spirit of the
Holidays event on Saturday and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Cano informed Vice Mayor Natividad that he also extends his
hand to work together on ideas of mutual interest to beautify the city and that he
will be coming back with specific issues that he hopes they can work together on.
Mayor Morrison was pleased that, for the first time in many years, the Naval base
was open to the public for the holiday lighting of the ships and reported that the
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has determined that a
National City street project, previously denied for funding was, in fact eligible and
would be moving forward as funds become available. The Mayor extended
Christmas and holiday greetings to everyone.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Janice Martinelli's mother, Marilyn
Zubov.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adjourn the meeting to the next
Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission —
Housing Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, January 15,
2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 5,
2013.
EXHIBIT 'A'
Explanation for City of National City add -on item:
The Successor Agency (SA) is requesting to borrow funds from the City of National
City to pay the demand detailed in the letter from Steve Szalay of the DOF dated
December 14, 2012. The DOF contends there is a $6.1 million residual fund
balance in LMIHF and is demanding payment within five working days. Excluding
bond proceeds, the estimated total cash on hand in all combined funds of the
Successor Agency is $2.5 million. Those funds are needed to meet future
obligations of the Successor Agency. The SA has already requested a loan from the
County on a prior occasion which was denied. The SA intends to make another
request of the County. The most immediate need is approximately $4 million,
assuming the SA used current cash on hand reserved for other obligations, but that
could increase based on cash flow circumstances. The only eligible fund from the
City to make the requested loan is General Fund contingency reserves.
As established by City Council Policy 201, Maintenance of Reserve Funds, the City
of National City is required to maintain reserve levels for certain funds. The General
Fund contingency reserve policy strengthens the City's ability to withstand
unexpected financial emergencies that may result from local/national disasters,
revenue shortfalls, or other problems directly affecting the City of National City. The
minimum target for the General Fund contingency reserve is a range equal to
between 25% and 50% of a single year's General Fund operating expenditures.
Using the most recently published Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements
(CAFR), the City's unassigned General Fund reserve is $7,059,792. With budgeted
General Fund operating expenses of $37,478,125, the current reserve level is 18.8%,
6.2% short on the low end of the City Council's targeted range.
With an unassigned reserve level of 18%, the City has limited ability, in the case of a
local/national disaster, to meet its financial obligations (pay general fund
expenditures) for a period of 2.3 months. Given the current fiscal uncertainty with
Federal and State funding, it is imperative that the City maintain adequate reserves
to provide core services, including emergency response, health & safety programs,
and infrastructure operations.
The loan requested from the SA of approximately $4 million would take more than
half existing reserves and would bring the City's reserve level down to
approximately 10%, or one month, of operating expenses. This would make the City
financially vulnerable to major economic shift and a significant decrease in its credit
rating.
Staff does not recommend loaning funds to the Successor Agency due to these
concerns and the insecurity of the future property tax funds designated to repay the
requested loan.
EXHIBIT `L'
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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, December 18, 2012 — 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One Potential Case
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, Civic Center