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01-21-2014
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
January 21, 2014
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: Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Cissel, Dalla, Deese, Duong, Manganiello,
Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Silva, Stevenson, Williams.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Terry Wyatt, a candidate for District Attorney, introduced herself to the Mayor and
City Council.
Brian Clapper, National City, extended an invitation to a fund raising event
sponsored by the American Legion on behalf of Palmer Way School on January
24th.
Geoffrey Schrock, National City, stated his belief that Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall
should underground the four utility poles on their property.
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2014 (102-10-9)
1. 2014 Storm Water Calendar Presentation. (Engineering and Public Works)
PERSONNEL NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2)
2. Introducing Edward Prendell, Management Analyst, Finance Department.
(Administrative Services)
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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1)
3. Recognition of Anthony J. Gaut for his 30 years of service to the City of
National City. (Engineering and Public Works)
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
4. Interviews and Appointments: Library Board of Trustees. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to appoint
Maria Patrice Amon to the Library Board of Trustees. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (Minutes), Item Nos. 6
through 10 (Resolution Nos. 2014-1 through 2014-5), Item Nos. 11 and 12
(Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to pull Item No,
8, and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous
vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY OF OCTOBER 8, 2013 AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF
DECEMBER 3, 2013. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2012-2)
6. Resolution No. 2014-1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH URS
CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF
THE AGREEMENT BY $50,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT TO JANUARY 9, 2015 FOR ON -CALL GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (Funded by various CIP projects)
(Engineering and Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2009-105)
7. Resolution No. 2014-2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCESS BASED
ON SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,109, TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE,
SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF THE CITY'S RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, MAINTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR
MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS, ON CALL SERVICES AND OTHER
PROJECTS AS NEEDED FROM JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2014. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2014-1)
8. Resolution No. 2014-3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NATIONAL CITY: 1) AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO (SAN DIEGO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND PROBATION
DEPARTMENT) AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT OF THE
REGIONAL REALIGNMENT RESPONSE GROUP (R3); 2) ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDS OF $31,539 FROM THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
PARTNERSHIP (CCP) AND ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND; 3)
ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION OF
$31,539 AND A CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET TO SUPPORT
R3 AND ITS PRIMARY GOAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY. (Police)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
A request was made to schedule a presentation by the Sheriff's
Department on the State Realignment Program.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2014 (801-2-35)
9. Resolution No. 2014-4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
TIME- AND DAY -RESTRICTED "NO. PARKING" - STREET SWEEPING"
SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF E. 26TH STREET BETWEEN "B" AVENUE
AND "D" AVENUE, AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF "B" AVENUE NORTH
OF E. 26TH STREET TO ENHANCE SCHEDULED PUBLIC WORKS
WEEKLY STREET SWEEPING ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE. (TSC
2013-24) (Engineering and Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2010-16)
10. Resolution No. 2014-5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A COOPERATIVE WORK
AGREEMENT (CWA) TO EXTEND THE BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR
THE NATIONAL CITY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ROUNDABOUT
PROJECT AT "D" AVENUE AND E. 12TH STREET, STATE PROJECT
NO. SR2SL-5066(018), FROM THE JUNE 30, 2014 EXPIRATION DATE
TO JUNE 30, 2015 TO ALLOW FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE
PROJECT EXPENDITURES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
THE CWA REQUEST FORM. (Engineering and Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2013 — JUNE 2014 (202-1-28)
11. Warrant Register #23 for the period of 11/27/13 through 12/03/13 in the
amount of $1,391,637.78. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2013 — JUNE 2014 (202-1-28)
12. Warrant Register #24 for the period of 12/04/13 through 12/10/13 in the
amount of $1,314,469.56. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
Item. No. 20 was taken up next
NEW BUSINESS
PROP D DISTRICT SALES TAX ADMIN (205-7-1)
20. Presentation of the City of National City Three Year Operating Plan for
Fiscal Years 2015 through 2017; presentation of high level findings from a
recent community survey report; and request for authorization for the
development and drafting of a proposed ballot measure to extend the
City's previously voter -approved ten year district sales tax beyond 2016 to
maintain the City's public safety services, prevent cuts to police and fire
services and ensure adequate funding for parks, libraries and other City
services. (Administrative Services) (Copy on file in the Office of the City
Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report and direct staff to develop and
draft a proposed ballot measure.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Natividad, to
approve moving forward with a ballot measure. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2014 (403-29-1)
13. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at Redbird
Market located at 2035 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Laith Arabo) (Case
File 2013-18 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the Conditional Use
Permit.
TESTIMONY: Augie Bareno, representing the applicant spoke in
support and responded to questions.
Irene Duryea, National City, spoke in opposition.
Mark Arabo, representing the Neighborhood Association, spoke in
support.
Ninus Malaon, National City, spoke in opposition.
Charles Alexander, National City, spoke in opposition.
Shannon Zamudio, National City, spoke in opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to change hours to be
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano, Morrison. Absent:
None. Abstain: None.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to have a status report
after 12 months and to approve findings for approval and approve
recommended conditions as amended. Carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays:
Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
EXPARTE DISCLOSURE: All members of the City Council
disclosed that they met with the applicant.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2014 (403-29-1)
14. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit
for a Wireless Communications Facility located at 1445 Tidelands Avenue.
(Applicant: Verizon Wireless) (Case File 2013-24 CUP, CDP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2014 (403-29-1)
15. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Communications
Facility located at 2575 East 8th Street. (Applicant: Verizon Wireless)
(Case File 2013-26 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2014 (403-29-1)
16. Resolution No. 2014-6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 1445 TIDELANDS
AVENUE. (Applicant: Verizon Wireless) (Case File 2013-24 CUP, CDP)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2014 (403-29-1)
17. Resolution No. 2014-7. Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless
Communications Facility located at 2575 East 8th Street. (Applicant:
Verizon Wireless) (Case File 2013-26 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Natividad, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
Member Sotelo-Solis left the Council Chamber at 9:41 p.m. during consideration
of Item No. 18.
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NEW BUSINESS
POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1)
18. Continued Item: Response to request by City Council during the
December 17, 2013 meeting directing staff to conduct a follow up report
regarding existing animal sales practices by National City pet store
owners. (Police)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and File.
TESTIMONY: Mr. Bob Hicks and Mr. Ruben Guerra, National City
Pet store owners, were available to respond to questions.
ACTION: Accepted and filed. There was no vote.
EXPARTE DISCLOSURE: Members Rios and Cano disclosed that
they met with Mr. Hicks.
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2011-2020 (902-26-6)
19. A Request to Initiate a Street Vacation to vacate a portion of alleyway
bisecting the block between West 16th and West 18th Streets, and
between Cleveland and McKinley Avenues. (Applicant: Randal J. Ehm,
Architect.) (Case File No. 2013-30 SC) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council initiate a Street
Vacation to vacate the portion of alleyway between West 16th and West
18th Streets.
TESTIMONY: Randal Ehm, project architect and Steve Johnson,
the proponent responded to questions and spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Morrison, Natividad, Rios. Nays: None. Absent: Sotelo-Solis.
Abstain: None.
PROP D DISTRICT SALES TAX ADMIN (205-7-1)
20. Presentation of the City of National City Three Year Operating Plan for
Fiscal Years 2015 through 2017; presentation of high level findings from a
recent community survey report; and request for authorization for the
development and drafting of a proposed ballot measure to extend the
City's previously voter -approved ten year district sales tax beyond 2016 to
maintain the City's public safety services, prevent cuts to police and fire
services and ensure adequate funding for parks, libraries and other City
services. (Administrative Services)
ACTION: Item was taken earlier in the meeting. See above.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
NO AGENDA ITEMS
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STAFF REPORTS
POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1)
21. Post New Year's Eve Update. (Police)
Police Chief Manuel Rodriguez reported on the Police Department's Anti -
shooting efforts on New Year's Eve.
21a. Update by Executive Director Brad Raulston on the SAGE Project with
San Diego State University and how it relates to the City's Property
Management Plan and Way -Finding Program.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2014 (203-1-30)
22. Use of Kimball Park for April 18th. Requested by parishioners from Saint
Anthony's Church. (Council Initiated)
ACTION: Staff will meet with church representatives to discuss
details of the planned event to determine what, if any, permits are
needed. There was no vote.
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1)
23. Use of MLK Building both North and South on February 22, 2014 to
provide an Affordable Care Act Resource Fair for the citizens of our city.
Working alongside the San Ysidro Clinic, and the office of Supervisor Cox.
(Council Initiated)
ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Rios, to approve the
request and have the City be co-sponsor and waive the fee. Carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios.
Nays: None. Absent: Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None.
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
24. Request for City Council consideration of the placement of a
trophy/display case in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center public
hallway for the display of city and community awards and recognitions.
(Council Initiated)
ACTION: Staff to come back with info.
Vice Mayor Natividad requested that the Mayor provide an update on the Annual
Water Conservation Report and that staff provide information on SB 1 and how it
might affect the City.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Council Member Rios reported that she recently toured the Metropolitan Water
District facilities in Southern California and recommended that those who haven't
done so take the tour. Member Rios also advised that she was recently
appointed by MTS to serve as an alternate to the LOSA Rail Committee.
Mayor Morrison suggested everyone who has an opportunity should take the
Colorado River water educational tours and announced that he would be
attending the annual San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Retreat.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Claudia Silva stated there was no Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rios, seconded by Natividad, 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, February 4,
2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 10:48 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2014.
Mayor