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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
December 4, 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 6:07 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis,
Zarate.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Duong, Manganiello, Parra,
Raulston, Rodriguez, Silva, Smith, Stevenson, Williams.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Representatives
Nallely Aceves.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Minutes), Item Nos. 2 and
3 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meetings of
the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing
Authority of the City of National City of May 22, 2012, July 24, 2012,
October 30, 2012, and the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of September
4, 2012 and September 18, 2012, and a Special City Council Meeting of
September 25, 2012. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2012 — JUNE 2013 (202-1-27)
2. Warrant Register #19 for the period of 10/31/12 through 11/06/12 in the
amount of $956,990.81. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2012 — JUNE 2013 (202-1-27)
3. Warrant Register #20 for the period of 11/07/12 through 11/13/12 in the
amount of $1,841,624.95. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,
2012
ELECTION NOV 2012 ADMIN (505-23-1)
4. Resolution No. 2012-226. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt
the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
5. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIAL
Mayor Morrison presented outgoing Councilmember Rosalie Zarate with
two plaques commemorating her long and distinguished service to the
community which began in 1990 and expressed appreciation for her
leadership and dedicated service.
County Supervisor Greg Cox thanked Councilmember Zarate for her
service to the region, highlighted her accomplishments and presented a
proclamation declaring December 4th as Rosalie Zarate Day in the County
of San Diego.
Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis thanked Mrs. Zarate for the positive impact she
had on the City and for being a trailblazer, said she was going to be
missed and extended best wishes.
Council Member Rios thanked Rosalie Zarate for 18 years of
accomplishments and service to National City, commended her for being a
pioneer and inspiration to woman, for her personal support and guidance
the past two years and said it was an honor and pleasure to serve with
her.
Council Member Natividad expressed thanks to Member Zarate for her
accomplishments and made special mention of all the work she did in the
community over the years, especially in working with young women.
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BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,
2012 (cont.)
5. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIAL
City Manager Leslie Deese stated, on behalf of all the employees, that
Council Member Zarate will be missed immensely, personally thanked her
for her support, guidance and on -going support of employees and for
many years of working together for the community. City Manager Deese
wished Mrs. Zarate all the best and said she will always be a part of
National City.
City Clerk Michael Dalla told Mr. Zarate that she was a true friend to the
people of National City and that her calm quiet voice of reason will be
missed.
Council Member Zarate reflected on her years of service and said she is
proud of what has been accomplishment over the years. Mrs. Zarate
praised the City staff and departments and said she was proud to be a
part of the team. She told her Council colleagues that that they faced
many challenges and encouraged them to work together to make good
decisions.
6. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL
Lorena Gonzales administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected
Councilmember Alejandra Sotelo-Solis and newly elected Council Member
Jerry Cano.
City Clerk Michael Dalla administered the Oath of Office to newly re-
elected City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
Maria Dalla administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected City Clerk
Michael Dalla.
RECESS
A recess was called at 6:39 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
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BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,
2012 (cont.)
7. INCOMING ELECTED OFFICIALS' COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Sotelo-Solis said she was truly humbled to have another
opportunity to serve and make a difference. She expressed thanks to City
Staff, family and friends, her husband, Arturo and all who voted to re-elect
her and said she looked forward to working with her colleagues for a clean
and safe community.
Council Member Cano thanked everyone who actually voted for him,
made special mention of those who worked hard to help him get elected
and said he looked forward to working with each and every one on the
City Council.
City Clerk Dalla said that he has found being elected is a very special and
humbling experience and public service very rewarding. He expressed
gratitude for the support of the public, staff, community and his family.
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp touched on his lengthy and varied
community service over the years, the responsibility of his current position
to make sure the public's funds are spent wisely and expressed thanks for
the support he has received.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michelle Krug, San Diego, congratulated Alejandra Sotelo-Solis on her re-
election.
VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADMIN (101-20-1)
8. Selection of the Vice Mayor. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to appoint
Member Natividad as the Vice Mayor. The motion was clarified by
the maker and second that the appointment is for a two-year term.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Information was requested from staff on duties of the Mayor and
Vice Mayor.
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
9. Proclaiming Tuesday, December 4, 2012 as: "NATIONAL CITY BEARS
DAY — 2012 CFA CHAMPIONS"
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 10 (NCMC), Item Nos. 11
through 14 (Resolution Nos. 2012-227 and 2012-230). Motion by Sotelo-Solis,
seconded by Rios, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
10. 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 (C2012-59)
11. Resolution No. 2012-227. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KTU+A FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $270,000 TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
AND PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
NATIONAL CITY'S SMART... FOUNDATION (SAFE, MULTI -MODAL,
ACCESSIBLE ROUTES TO...TRANSIT, WORK, SCHOOL, SERVICES
AND RECREATION) PLAN. (Funded by Caltrans Community -Based
Transportation Planning Grant) (Development Services/ Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-10)
12. Resolution No. 2012-228. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3
WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN ADDITIONAL (4) FOUR MONTH
EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN
DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
FOR POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. (City
Manager)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2010-28)
13. Resolution No. 2012-229. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO
UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
REGARDING THE NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC CENTER TO REVISE
THE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT DEADLINE FROM
DECEMBER 31, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013. (Development
Services/Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-28)
14. Resolution No. 2012-230. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE
BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING THE NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC
CENTER TO REVISE THE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT
DEADLINE FROM DECEMBER 31, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013.
(Development Services/ Engineering)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PUBLIC HEARING
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
15. Public Hearing — Proposed Street Vacation of the easterly (15) fifteen feet
of G Avenue adjacent to 700 East 24th Street for a potential site of a new
Social Security Office. (Applicant: Imperial Group) (Case File No. 2012-
07 SC) (Planning) **Companion Item #19**
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission
determination and recommends approval of the street vacation.
TESTIMONY: Robert Bowden, San Diego, spoke in opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY COUNCIL. (City Attorney)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
17. 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)
TESTIMONY: Eddie Perez, San Diego, spoke in opposition.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2012 (506-2-27)
18. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.16, SECTION 11.16.010 —
SPEED ZONES DESIGNATED OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS BASED
ON CERTIFIED ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS.
(Development Services/Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTION
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
19. Resolution No. 2012-231. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ORDER OF VACATION OF THE EASTERLY (15) FIFTEEN FEET OF G
AVENUE ADJACENT TO 700 EAST 24TH STREET. (Applicant: Imperial
Group) (Case File No. 2012-07 SC) (Planning) **Companion Item #15**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Natividad,
to continue to January 15, 2013. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2012 (403-27-1)
20. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for an auto detailing business in the Westfield Plaza Bonita parking
structure located at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road. (Applicant: Nahum Peralta)
(Case File 2012-17 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision
be filed.
TESTIMONY: Nahum Peralta, the applicant, spoke in support.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to approve
staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
NO AGENDA ITEMS
STAFF REPORTS
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-2)
21. Update on furlough closure. (Human Resources)
REPORT: Human Resources Director Stacy Stevenson provided details
of the planned furlough closure of all but essential of City services and
facilities beginning December 24th and ending on January 7t .
PERSONNEL ADMIN (604-6-1)
21a. Introduction of new Finance Director Mark Roberts.
REPORT: City Manager Leslie Deese introduced Mr. Mark Roberts, the
City's new Finance Director.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Natividad congratulated newly elected School Board Member Brian
Clapper, inquired about use of the store front office at Plaza Bonita, asked staff
to look into removal of vandalized news racks at 16th Street and Highland Avenue
and political signs from the last election. Mr. Natividad asked for an update on
auto sales on the street and tarps in residential neighborhoods, recommended
Council Members and staff participate in the Colorado River Aqueduct Inspection
Tour and welcomed Council Member Cano to the Council.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Council Member Sotelo-Solis reported on the Diablos fundraising dinner, spoke
about the problems of donation bins, reminded everyone about the tree lighting
ceremony on December 6th and thanked her family, friends and supporters for
electing her for another term on the City Council.
Council Member Rios congratulated all of the newly elected and re-elected
individuals, inquired about establishing criterion for proclamation requests,
reported on the Heartland Communication Authority and extended Holiday
Wishes to everyone.
Council Member Cano thanked everyone who voted for him and made the
following statement; "I just want to make it clear that I'm here to work for the City
of National City. I'm not here to promote myself for whatever you guys might
think is in the future for me. I'm here to work with you guys to concentrate in the
City to work hard for the City, not to take pictures and I'm not here to win anyone
over. I'm here to work for the citizens of National City".
Mayor Morrison encouraged everyone to attend the City tree lighting event on
Thursday and to visit the Naval Station to see the decorated ships. The Mayor
recalled that tonight's meeting marked his 20th anniversary on the City Council
and announced that he has been chosen to serve as President of the California
Congress of Cities.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adjourn the meeting to the next
Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission —
Housinq Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, December 18,
2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 8:58 p.m.
City C erk
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2013.
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