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02-07-2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
February 7, 2017
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order
at 6:12 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Duong, Eiser, Manganiello, Parra,
Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Stevenson, Vergara, Williams, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Representative
Jose Estrada.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Eddie Duenas introduced himself as the new Executive Director of the
National City Clergy Association.
Marcus Bush, National City, asked the City Council to consider asking for an
independent investigation into the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG); request the resignation of the SANDAG Executive Director and look
at possible changes to the structure of SANDAG.
Healy Vigderson, Olivewood Gardens, urged the City Council and public to listen
to each other, look for areas of common interest and maintain an open mind
during the meeting.
Coyote Moon, National City, urged the City to close business that engage in the
sale of puppies.
Fabian Rodriguez, representing the Chamber of Commerce, promoted the South
Bay Sustainability Fair on February 16tn
Morris Bendah, appeared on behalf of his father, Joseph Bendah, and requested
assistance to develop a plan for completion of their Hilltop View Homes
development.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (cont.)
Tyleisha Danials, spoke in support of the Hilltop View Condo Project.
Richard Hughes spoke in support of the condo project.
Ritas Heuss, National City, offered to discuss her view on the changes at El
Toyon Park with any Council Member who is interested and also offered praise
for the Public Works crews for their work during the recent storm.
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2017
(102-10-12)
1. Staff presentation on the Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan for
the City of National City. (Housing and Economic Development)
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
2. Interviews and Appointments: Community and Police Relations
Commission. (City Clerk)
Victor Gonzales appeared for interview.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item No. 4
(Minutes), Item Nos. 5 through 8 (Resolution No. 2017-12 through 2017-15), Item
No. 9 (Report), Item Nos. 10 through 12 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios,
seconded by Mendivil, to approve the Consent Calendar, Carried by unanimous
vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
3. MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE WAIVING OF THE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDING
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.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (103-2-1)
4. 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
DECEMBER 6, 2016 AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF
JANUARY 30, 2017. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2005-65)
5. Resolution No. 2017-12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $219,010 FROM THE FY16 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, PLANNING, AND TRAINING FOR THE
POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2017-7)
6. Resolution No. 2017-13. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2019, FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIEGO HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK
FORCE (SDHTTF), PREVIOUSLY NAMED AS THE SAN DIEGO
VIOLENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION
(VHTCE) TASK FORCE. THE SDHTTF WILL CONDUCT CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS TO DISRUPT AND DISMANTLE VIOLENT HUMAN
TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION ORGANIZATIONS. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2017-8)
7. Resolution No. 2017-14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SAN
DIEGO VIOLENT TASK FORCE — GANG GROUP SAFE STREET TASK
FORCE (SSTF). THE SSTF WILL CONDUCT CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND TARGET CRIMINAL
ENTERPRISE GROUPS RESPONSIBLE FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING,
MONEY LAUNDERING AND CRIMES OF VIOLENCE TO INCLUDE
ROBBERY AND HOMICIDE. (Police)
CONTRACT (C2017-4)
8. Resolution No. 2017-15. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NHA ADVISORS, LLC
FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY SERVICES, DECREASING THE MINIMUM
REQUIRED LIMITS FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ('ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS") INSURANCE TO $1 MILLION PER OCCURRENCE AND
$2 MILLION AGGREGATE WITH THE PROVISION THE CITY
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND REQUIRE HIGHER
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS FOR CERTAIN
ENGAGEMENTS. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016-2017 (204-1-32)
9. Investment transactions for the month ended November 30, 2016.
(Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31)
10. Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/23/16 through 11/29/16 in the
amount of $1,817,388.57. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31)
11. Warrant Register #23 for the period of 11/30/16 through 12/06/16 in the
amount of $2,487,006.74. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified, See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31)
12. Warrant Register #24 for the period of 12/07/16 through 12/13/16 in the
amount of $910,870.05. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1)
13. Continued Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of a
gas station convenience store located at 1803 Highland Avenue.
(Applicant: Michael Rafo) (Case File 2016-17 CUP) *Continued from
January 17, 2017 (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use
Permit.
TESTIMONY: Michael Arabho, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve the Conditional
Use Permit with all conditions of staff and revised condition of
approval regarding hours of operation. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1)
14. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at Sushi
Loco Restaurant to be located at 2220 East Plaza Blvd., Suite C & D.
(Applicant: Jason Kim) (Case File 2016-26 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use
Permit.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to approve the Conditional Use
Permit with all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
15. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY COUNCIL. (City Attorney)
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE BY RENUMBERING CHAPTER 16.09 TO CHAPTER 16.10 AND
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 16.09 ESTABLISHING A VETERANS AND
MILITARY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (City Manager)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
17. Ordinance No. 2017-2429. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 2.74 TO THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ETHICS
TRAINING. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
Mendivil.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
18. Ordinance No. 2017-2430. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 15.82 —
EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESSING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS. (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
RECESS
A recess was called at 7:40 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:48 p.m. Members present: Cano, Mendivil,
Morrison, Rios. Members absent: Sotelo-Solis.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE BY RENUMBERING CHAPTER 16.09 TO CHAPTER 16.10 AND
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 16.09 ESTABLISHING A VETERANS AND
MILITARY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (City Manager)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
17. Ordinance No. 2017-2429. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 2.74 TO THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ETHICS
TRAINING. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
Mendivil.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32)
18. Ordinance No. 2017-2430. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 15.82 —
EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESSING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS. (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
RECESS
A recess was called at 7:40 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:48 p.m. Members present: Cano, Mendivil,
Morrison, Rios. Members absent: Sotelo-Solis_
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1)
19. Resolution No. 2017-16. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A
WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt the Resolution with inclusion of
the word "can" in paragraph #4.
TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in support of the
Resolution: Luz Aldape, Wendy Battoson, Diamond Brandon, Aida
Castanieda, Mabi Castro, Lisa Cuestas, Judy de los Santos, Niya
Dominguez, Adrian Estrada, Jose Estrada, Jose Estrada, Sr.,
JoAnn Fields, Michael Garcia, Rev. Dr. Jamie Gates, Yajaira
Gomez, Paula Hall, Michelle Krug, Mark Lane, Tom Lemmon,
Patrick Macfarland, Hector Martinez, Carolina Martinez, Julian
Matzanilla, John Mattes, Laaura Medina, Leilani Mills, Coyote
Moon, Dominique Navarro, Erin Panichkul, Isabell Pena, Pastor
William Preston, Cassie Purdy, Refugio Rad, Christian Ramirez,
Alan Reyes, Janice Reynoso, Jacqueline Reynoso, Rosie Ramero,
Teresa Sad, Trevor Sepulvida, Cynthia Suero-Gabler, Rebecca
Taylor, Marissa Vasquez Urias, Healy Vigderson.
The following individual spoke in opposition to the Resolution: Mike
Montoya.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution.
Substitute Resolution read by Mayor Morrison. Motion by Morrison,
seconded by Cano, to adopt substitute Resolution. Mayor Morrison
clarified that the paragraph beginning with the number 3 in the
original Resolution should be included in his substitute Resolution.
Substitute Resolution Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Abstain:
None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1)
20. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the drive -through component of a restaurant (Chick Fil-A) to be
located at 400 Mile of Cars Way. (Applicant: 4G Development) (Case File
2016-19 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1)
20. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the drive -through component of a restaurant (Chick Fil-A) to be
located at 400 Mile of Cars Way (continued).
TESTIMONY: Jennifer Dew, representing Chick-Fila, spoke in
support and responded to questions.
Healy Vigderson, National City, spoke in opposition.
Carolina Martinez, Environmental Health Coalition, spoke in
opposition.
Michelle Krug, San Diego, spoke in opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1)
21. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for beer and wine sales at Sushi & Galbi Restaurant located at
1519 Highland Avenue (Applicant: Jun Ki Kim) (Case File 2016-28 CUP)
(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 Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Mendivil, Morrison, Rios. Nays: Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2017 (203-1-33)
22. Temporary Use Permit — Circus Vargas event sponsored by Circus
Vargas from February 16, 2017 to February 27, 2017 at the Westfield
Plaza Bonita Mall with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver
of fees.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve staff
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2017 (203-1-33)
23. Temporary Use Permit — Festival of Life sponsored by Revival Today at
Kimball Park from October 1, 2017 to October 6, 2017 with no waiver of
fees. (Neighborhood Services)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use
Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver
of fees.
TESTIMONY: Pastor William, the applicant, responded to
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to approve
Temporary User Permit with all conditions of staff and no amplified
sound after 9:30 p.m. with no iumpers and to work with the Police
Department to satisfy security needs. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Abstain: None. Absent
VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADMIN (101-20-1)
24. Discussion of establishing a policy for selection of the Vice -Mayor. (City
Manager & City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to bring back
policy similar to the City of Imperial Beach. No vote.
Discussion about a policy based on such things as; one year term;
seniority; rotation and election results. Staff was asked to bring
back a chart based on seniority looking at the Cities of La Mesa
and Imperial Beach to see how that flows into a policy. There was
no vote.
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (206-4-28)
25. Discussion on Special Benefit Assessment Districts. (Housing and
Economic Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff on whether it should research the
development of a Special Benefit Assessment District.
TESTIMONY: Edgar Santos, Best Western Hotel, requested
assistance from the City to get a final audit for the Tourist Marketing
District.
Jacqueline Reynoso, National City Chamber of Commerce,
provided information regarding the management, oversight and
accomplishments of the Tourist Marketing District.
ACTION: No action was taken.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CDC - OWNED LAND ADMIN (1001-3-4)
26, Update on the Former Community Development Commission
Redevelopment Agency (CDC -RDA) Properties and Seeking Direction on
Next Steps. (Housing and Economic Development)
RECOMMENDATION: City staff is seeking direction on next steps for
these remaining properties and has prepared the report with
recommendations for each property.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to move
forward with staff recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
CONTRACT (C2017-4)
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2017 (404-1-6)
27. Resolution No. 2017-48. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND NHA ADVISORS. LLC FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY
SERVICES, DECREASING THE MINIMUM REQUIRED LIMITS FOR
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ("ERRORS AND OMISSIONS")
INSURANCE TO $1 MILLION PER OCCURRENCE AND S2 MILLION
AGGREGATE WITH THE PROVISION THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -HOUSING AUTHORITY RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND REQUIRE HIGHER PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS FOR CERTAIN ENGAGEMENTS.
(Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Mendivil, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS — HOUSING AUTHORITY (cont.)
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2017 (404-1-6)
28. Staff presentation to the Community Development Commission -Housing
Authority of the City of National City on a proposal from Keyser Marston
Associates regarding the Morgan and Kimball Towers Rehabilitation and
Recapitalization Project seeking further direction from the Board of
Commissioners in selecting an approach for the solicitation and evaluation
of development teams and negotiation of development agreements
necessary to initiate the Project. (Housing and Economic Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction on the approaches provided to
solicit, evaluate, and select a development team.
TESTIMONY: Mary Jane Jagosdzinski, Community Housing
Works, spoke in favor of a variation of Option "B".
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to approve
Option "B." Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Student Council Representative Jose Estrada expressed appreciation to the City
Manager and numerous staff members for taking the time to meet with him and
provide orientation for their departments.
City Clerk Michael Dalla told the City Council that he found the testimony offered
by the community regarding Item #19, the Welcoming Resolution to be very
powerful and moving; that it had been a long time since he felt as proud as he
was of the community and to be a part of the community and that he has not, in
recent memory, been more disappointed in the actions of the City Council than
he was this evening.
Member Sotelo-Solis expressed appreciation for the people who did the recent
homeless count; said she believes the RV Ordinance is working; gave kudos to
Public Works and Public Safety staff for their efforts during the recent storm;
offered some ideas for an art project and said the testimony offered during the
meeting was emotional, that people need to be heard and watering down the
Welcoming Resolution did them a disservice.
Vice Mayor Mendivil said he respects City Clerk Dalla but he totally disagrees
with his comments; that he is very proud of the Council; he thinks the Council did
the right thing; that it took courage on his part; that he was amazed how people
think that a piece of paper is really going to make a difference; that he was very
happy with the outcome and that he will live with it.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Member Rios thanked City Clerk Dalla for his comments; said she was
disappointed by her colleague's action after seeing 40 people tonight who shared
their passion, trust and hope their government would hear them. She also
acknowledged Student Representative Jose Estrada for the wonderful job he did
expressing himself as a student and representative of his school.
Mayor Morrison reported that SANDAG will be having their Annual Retreat and
will be looking at future funding issues and how to move forward. Mayor
Morrison said that if you look at what was done tonight on Item #19, it was
everything the people wanted except a name and was actually more than the
original deal, that he thinks the Council did the right thing; that it would have been
easy and cowardly to vote against their conscience; that's called mob rule which
is not what we're here for and that we have to make intelligent decisions based
on everything and realize long-term consequences.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Mendivil, 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 21,
2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 12:31 a.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2017.
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