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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03-21 CC HA MINBook 99 / Page 45 03-21-2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY March 21, 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 6:08 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Board members present: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Denham, Duong, Eiser, Manganiello, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Stevenson, Tellez, 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 Hilary Medina and Edwin Mejia, National City Business owners, related problems they have encountered with their newly opened business and requested assistance from the City. Eddie Perez, San Diego, inquired about the level of response that the Police Department would provide in immigration matters. Paola Martinez Montes, a representative of the Alliance of California for Community Empowerment (ACLE), introduced herself and explained what her organization does. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS PERSONNEL NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) 1. Introduction of new employee — Christopher Garcia, Supervising Custodian. (Engineering/Public Works) PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADMIN (604-2-1) 2. Employee of the Quarter 2017 — Joseph Olson, Code Conformance Officer. (Neighborhood Services) PRESENTATIONS COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2017 (102-10-12) 3. San Diego County Water Authority — Issues Update. (Maureen Stapleton, General Manager) Book 99 / Page 46 03-21-2017 PRESENTATIONS (cont.) COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2017 (102-10-12) 4. The Former H&M Goodies Family Auction House Temporary Art Installation located at 130 E. 8th Street. (Housing & Economic Development) COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2017 (102-10-12) 5. Update on the Downtown Specific Plan, Parking Management Plan, and Request for Proposals (RFP) for downtown properties. (City Manager) INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 6. Interviews and Appointments: Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Committee, Community and Police Relations Commission. (City Clerk) TESTIMONY: Roberto Garcia and Gonzalo Quintero spoke. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Mendivil, to re -appoint Dolores Flores to the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Rios. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Mendivil, to re -appoint Roberto Garcia to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Mendivil, to re -appoint Victor Barajas and Jose Munoz, to the Community and Police Relations Commission and to appoint Gilbert Garcia and Victor Gonzalez to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Cano, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to re -appoint Victor Barajas to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to re -appoint Jose Munoz to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios. Nays: Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Mendivil, to appoint Gilbert Garcia to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Book 99 / Page 47 03-21-2017 INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS (cont.) BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 6. Interviews and Appointments: Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Committee, Community and Police Relations Commission. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to appoint Victor Gonzalez to the Community and Police Relations Commission. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Rios. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Rios, to appoint Coyote Moon to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 7 (NCMC), Item No. 8 (Minutes), Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Resolution No. 2017-28 and 2017-29), Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2017 (506-2-32) 7. 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. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 8. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF DECEMBER 20, 2016 AND MARCH 7, 2017 AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF APRIL 26, 2016. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2010-03) 9. Resolution No. 2017-28. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. (CMA) FOR LIABILITY RISK MANAGEMENT, CLAIMS ADJUSTING AND INVESTIGATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 WITH THE ABILITY TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT UP TO AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS UNDER THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORITY. (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 99 1 Page 48 03-21-2017 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2017-14) 10. Resolution No. 2017-29. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ACE ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $712,569 FOR THE EL TOYON AND LAS PALMAS PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 17-01; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,885.35 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31) 11. Warrant Register #30 for the period of 01/18/17 through 01/24/17 in the amount of $1,490,721.64. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31) 12. Warrant Register #31 for the period of 01/25/17 through 01/31/17 in the amount of $1,463,890.92. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1) 13. Public Hearing — Appeal of a Planning Commission Denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a Wholesale Used Auto Sales Business with Accessory Auto Repair, Detail, and Outdoor Storage at 2000 Roosevelt Avenue (Case File No.: 2016-10 CUP) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council disaffirm the denial and approve a modified CUP limiting the business to wholesale auto sales, new car preparation, new / used car storage, and employee parking. TESTIMONY: Perry Falk, representing Perry Ford, spoke in favor and responded to questions. Sandy Naranjo, representing the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) spoke in opposition. Bert Andrade, National City, spoke in opposition. Margaret Godshalk, National City, spoke in opposition. Mary Jane Jagodziuski, representing Community Housing Works, spoke in opposition. Alicia Sanchez, National City, spoke in opposition. Book 99 / Page 49 03-21-2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1) 13. Public Hearing (cont.) Eddie Perez, San Diego, spoke in opposition. Maria Villanueva, National City, spoke in opposition ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to affirm Planning Commission's denial based on findings. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Cano, to support Option #3. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve Option #3 based on findings for approval with clarified conditions relating to landscaping, new car preparation, trim detail, and no auto body or repair. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo- Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. EX-PARTE: All members disclosed ex-parte contact with the applicant. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2017-2018 (406-1-32) 14. Public Hearing No. 1 of 2 for the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of 2017-2018 HUD entitlement grant funds, program income, unallocated funds, and funds remaining from completed projects to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program activities proposed for 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. (Housing & Economic Development Department) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing and approve recommendations for the CDBG and HOME funding allocations. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to close the Public Hearing. 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 AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 11.70 REGULATING TAXICAB AND OTHER FOR -HIRE VEHICLES THROUGH ADOPTION OF SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) CODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 11. (City Attorney) Book 99 / Page 50 03-21-2017 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C2017-15) 16. Resolution No. 2017-30. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) TO LICENSE AND REGULATE FOR -HIRE VEHICLES OPERATING IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AT NO COST TO THE CITY. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS FFA MOU 2015-2018 (605-6-13) 17. Resolution No. 2017-31. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO ARTICLE 26 (COMPANY -LEVEL STAFFING) OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016-2017 (204-1-32) 18. Resolution No. 2017-32. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $318,751 FROM GENERAL FUND - FUND BALANCE, TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUANCE OF ALL NECESSARY BID DOCUMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SITE PREPARATION AND A 12 MONTH LEASE OF A MOBILE HOME TRAILER; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF THE COVERED PARKING STRUCTURE AS PART OF THE SQUAD PILOT PROGRAM AT EL TOYON PARK FOR A TOTAL COST OF $363,751. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 99 / Page 51 03-21-2017 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2017-16) 19. Resolution No. 2017-33. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY, FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUND ALLOCATION STUDY FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 21, 2017 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2018 WITH ONE ADDITIONAL ONE- YEAR OPTION WITH A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $44,145. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2017-17) 20. Resolution No. 2017-34. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROPOSITION 1 STORM WATER GRANT PROGRAM (SWGP) AGREEMENT NO. D1612675 BETWEEN THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE SWEETWATER RIVER PARK BIORETENTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,344,425 AND AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CORRESPONDING REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS. (Engineering/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2011-52) 21. Resolution No. 2017-35. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE AMORTIZATION OF NONCONFORMING USES IN THE WESTSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AND INCREASING BY $7,500 THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $57,500. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to file the Resolution without action. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 991 Page 52 03-21-2017 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CITY / CDC STRATEGIC PLANNING (102-16-2) 22. Resolution No. 2017-36. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE 2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Mendivil, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1) 23. Resolution No. 2017-37. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 105 CLARIFYING THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNCILMEMBER INITIATED ITEMS ARE AGENDIZED. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Matt Ostrowsky, San Diego, spoke in opposition. Herman Jimenez, National City, spoke in opposition. Patricia Covarrubias, National City, spoke in opposition. Jose Estrada, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to file the Resolution. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Sotelo-Solis, Rios. Nays: Mendivil, Morrison, Cano. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016-2017 (204-1-32) 24. Resolution No. 2017-38. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $34,170, FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES ACCOUNT, TO SUPPORT NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC CENTER SUMMER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COMMUNITY ROWING OF SAN DIEGO, SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS CROWN COVE AQUATIC CENTER, OCEAN CONNECTORS, AND THE SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA DURING JUNE AND JULY 2017. (Community Services) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote Book 99 / Page 53 03-21-2017 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2013-51) 25. Resolution No. 2017-39. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONCURRENTLY EXECUTE A PARTIAL ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER SITE INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND PARADISE CREEK HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P., AND A FIRST AMENDMENT TO SITE INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND PARADISE CREEK II HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P., ALLOWING THE PHASE I DEVELOPER TO ASSUME PART OF THE OBLIGATION TO PAY THE CITY TO PERFORM REQUIRED REMEDIATION AND IMPROVEMENT WORK NEEDED ON THE PUBLIC PARK COMPONENT OF THE WESTSIDE TRANSIT -ORIENTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PARADISE CREEK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. (Housing & Economic Development) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 2010 — 2019 (414-1-25) 26. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Planned Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit for gas station, convenience store, and automatic car wash to be located at 3200 National City Blvd. in the Coastal Zone. (Applicant: Bryan Underwood, Caster Properties, Inc.) (Case File 2016-16 PD, CDP, IS) (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 unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017 (403-32-1) 27. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at a proposed restaurant to be located at 1302 National City Blvd. (Applicant: Dajani Hospitality, Inc.) (Case File 2016-32 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 Rios, seconded by Mendivil, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. EX-PARTE DISCLOSURE: Member Mendivil disclosed that he had contact with the applicant prior to the meeting. Book 99 1 Page 54 03-21-2017 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2017 (203-1-33) 28. Temporary Use Permit — The 9th Annual Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego sponsored by GranFondo Cycling Tours on April 9, 2017 from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 or in accordance to City Council Policy 802. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2017 (203-1-33) 29. Temporary Use Permit — Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Cornerstone Church of San Diego at Las Palmas Park on April 15, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 or in accordance to City Council Policy 802. TESTIMONY: Pastor Carlos Carrillo, spoke in favor and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to approve with change of time to be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2017 (203-1-33) 30. Temporary Use Permit — 'Every Fifteen Minutes' hosted by the National City Police Department at Sweetwater High School from May 15, 2017 to May 16, 2017. (Neighborhood Services) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. All fees for this event will be paid via Police Grant. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 31. Seeking City Council direction to initiate a traffic study and public outreach to consider converting Granger Avenue between E. 24th Street and E. 20th Street into a one-way street northbound to alleviate traffic congestion during school peak hours and increase parking capacity near Granger Jr High School. (Engineering/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to initiate a traffic study and public outreach to consider converting Granger Avenue between E. 24th Street and E. 20th Street into a one-way street northbound. TESTIMONY: Toni Sandoval, National City, spoke in support and requested that La Siesta Street also be included. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Mendivil, to initiate a traffic study. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 99 / Page 55 03-21-2017 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADMIN (101-20-1) 32. Continued discussion on establishing a policy for selection of the Vice -Mayor. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to continue the item. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Cano, to discuss item. Motion died for lack of a second. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY NO AGENDA ITEMS STAFF REPORTS — None. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp commented on the homeless issue, the status of Granger Music Hall, animal regulation costs with Chula Vista and student school drop-off across from Sweetwater High School. City Clerk Michael Dalla suggested that; given the lateness of the hour (a little past 11:00 pm), the fact that City staff now present have been on the job for 16 hours and must return to work in less than eight hours, it might be time to give consideration to possibly starting Council Meetings earlier. Student Council Representative Jose Estrada; expressed thanks to the Fire Department for the information and orientation sessions they provided to him, said late Council meetings make it difficult for students to participate, complemented the "Every 15 Minutes" program and shared that he has been elected ASB President at Sweetwater High School. Vice Mayor Mendivil reported that he and Economic Development Specialist Megan Gamwell attended the National School District Administrator Meeting to present the "Together We Can" Program, thanked the Police Chief for a letter he wrote to Sweetwater High and said he participated in an event sponsored by Code 7 and the National City Clergy Association to honor Police Officers and staff. Member Sotelo-Solis reported on the recent Neighborhood Council Breakfast, reiterated her disappointment in the outcome of Agenda Item No. 23, and expressed thanks to City Staff for all the good work they do day in and day out, to keep the community and citizens safe. Member Rios inquired about the opportunity and process for citizens interested in participating in the Police Department Use of Force Workshops. Book 99 / Page 56 03-21-2017 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Mayor Morrison reported that he attended a meeting with State and Local officials where one of the key issues was the anticipated economic disruption resulting from self - driving cars. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Interim City Attorney George Eiser stated there was nothing to report from the Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit `L') ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, 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, April 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:27 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2017. EXHIBIT `L' • »o»'CALIFORNIA -•+ NA' ION CITY s /s „NCORPd.krk. -� 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, March 21, 2017 — 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 1. Public Employee Appointment Title: City Attorney Government Code Section 54957(b) (1) 2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) Three Potential Cases 3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1) One Potential Case 4. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Potential Case ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center