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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 12-18 CC MINBook 100 / Page 224 12-18-2018 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY December 18, 2018 The Special Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order at 6:17 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. Manganiello, Morris -Jones, Mosley, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Tellez, Williams, Yano, Ybarra. Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp, Student Representative Danielle Cruz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DANIELLE CRUZ CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Minutes), Item No. 2 and 3 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 4 (Report). Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. GENERAL ADMIN (103-2-1) 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF DECEMBER 4, 2018. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33) 2. Warrant Register #19 for the period of 10/31/18 through 11/06/18 in the amount of $2,850,878.55. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33) 3. Warrant Register #20 for the period of 11/07/18 through 11/13/18 in the amount of $412,913.44. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2018-2019 (204-1-34) 4. Investment transactions for the month ended September 30, 2018. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. Book 100 / Page 225 12-18-2018 BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION NOV 2018 ADMIN (505-7-9) 5. Resolution No. 2018-214. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS County Supervisor Greg Cox, presented a proclamation to Vice Mayor Mendivil proclaiming December 18th "Albert Mendivil Day" in San Diego County and presented a proclamation to Mayor Morrison for his service as Mayor and for his service on a national and statewide level; and proclaimed December 18th as "Ron Morrison Day" in San Diego County. He also presented a proclamation to Mayor Morrison on behalf of Congressman Juan Vargas recognizing his lifetime dedication to public service. Robert (Dukie) Valderrama, Port Commission, presented a proclamation to Vice Mayor Mendivil for his service and to Mayor Morrison for all his hard work and advocacy. He also recognized and presented a proclamation each to Member Sotelo-Solis and Member Rios for their service on the Council. Vice Mayor Mendivil presented a proclamation to Mayor Morrison acknowledging his leadership and proclaiming December 18th as "Mayor Ron Morrison Day". Member Sotelo-Solis thanked outgoing Mayor Morrison and outgoing Vice Mayor Mendivil for the work they have done and provided them with their personalized photo plaques and badges as a keepsake. In addition, a "passing on of the gavel" plaque was presented to outgoing Mayor Morrison. A representative of La Vista Park and Mortuary, thanked Mayor Morrison and Vice Mayor Mendivil for the support and work they have done for the City and said they look forward to working with Mayor Sotelo-Solis and Councilmember Rios. Janice Martinelli, National City Historical Society, thanked Mayor Morrison and staff for being supportive of the Society and welcomed the new people to office. Mr. Jesse Navarro expressed thanks and appreciation to Mayor Morrison and Vice Mayor Mendivil for their service, on behalf of the San Diego District Attorney's office and congratulated the newly elected Mayor and Councilmember. Book 100 / Page 226 12-18-2018 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.) Executive Assistant to Mayor Morrison, Josie Flores -Clark, expressed her thanks to Mayor Morrison for his leadership and service during the past twelve years. Vice Mayor Mendivil congratulated incoming Mayor Sotelo-Solis and her family and shared words of encouragement and advice. He expressed his appreciation for the National City Police Department and said it was an honor to be associated with them. Mayor Morrison spoke on his time in office for the past twenty-six years and how things have progressed for the better as a City and said that the community should be proud of all that has gone on and will happen. He expressed gratitude and thanks to City staff, his family, his Executive Assistant, Josie Flores -Clark, the people of National City, the community, and region for allowing him to serve as Mayor. OUTGOING MAYOR RON MORRISON AND VICE MAYOR ALBERT MENDIVIL WALKED OFF THE DAIS. OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY City Clerk Michael Dalla, introduced Toni Atkins, the Honorable President Pro Tempore of the California Senate and Senator for the 39th District. Senator Atkins acknowledged various elected officials that were in attendance: State Board of Equalization Member -Elect Michael Schaefer, Diamond Wallace representing State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez -Fletcher, District 1 County Supervisor Greg Cox, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, Imperial Beach Mayor Pro-Tem Mark West, Imperial Beach Councilmember Paloma Aguirre, San Diego District 9 City Council President Georgette Gomez, Councilmember Vivian Moreno, Adrian Granda representing San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, National City School District Board Members Maria Dalla, Maria Betancourt-Castaneda, and Brian Clapper, National School District Superintendent Leighangela Brady, Southwestern Community College District Governing Board Nora Vargas, Sweetwater Union High School District Board Members Arturo Solis and Paula Hall, Sweetwater Water Authority Board member Jess Van Deventer and Port Commissioner Robert (Dukie) Valderrama. Senator Atkins praised the diverse National City community and the work done in the City and gave words of advice and support to the newly elected officials. INVOCATION Imam Yusef Miller, Council on American Islamic Relations. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE National City Girl Scout Troop 6045 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Student Council Representative Danielle Cruz from Sweetwater High School. Book 100 / Page 227 12-18-2018 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Michael Dalla invited newly elected and re-elected officials Mona Rios, Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, and Ron Morrison forward for administration of the Oath of Office. Mr. Val Macedo administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Ron Morrison. Mr. Al Alvarado administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to his daughter, newly re-elected Councilmember Mona Rios. Francisco Sevilla administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to newly elected Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. PRAYER OF BENEDICTION Father Edmundo Zarate from St. Anthony's Church and Father Nemesio Sugcad from St. Mary's Church. A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 6:48 P.M. FOR REFRESHMENTS. THE MEETING RECONVENED AND WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:45 P.M. ROLL CALL Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Denham, Morris -Jones, Mosley, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Tellez, Williams, Yano, Ybarra. Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp, Student Representative Danielle Cruz. INCOMING MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Morrison said that he is excited to be continuing his service on the Council; congratulated Mayor Sotelo-Solis and re-elected Councilmember Rios and said that he will continue to fight for real tolerance and diversity within the City, and working together to help to make good things happen. Councilmember Rios spoke about the importance of community growth and how happy she is to be part of the transition. She thanked Mayor Sotelo-Solis for standing up and running for Mayor and concurred with Councilmember Morrison's comments about working together to make sure the City is the place that it should be. She read a statement of acknowledgement and thanks to her family, City employees, and elected officials. Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered special recognition to previous female elected officials and others in leadership roles, to her fifth grade teacher Francisco Sevilla, her high school coaches, union members, all elected officials that were in attendance, colleagues and City staff, as well as her family for always believing in her and supporting her in her last ten years as a councilmember. She briefly shared her future goals as Mayor. Book 100 / Page 228 12-18-2018 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2018 (102-10-13) 6. Employee of the Quarter 2018 - Firefighter Zachary Stout. (Fire) INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 7. Interviews and Appointments: Outside Boards & Committees. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Interview and appoint as desired. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to re -appoint Charles Reilly to the Port Public Art Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Member Rios as primary and Member Jerry Cano as Alternate on the Bay shore Bikeway Working Group. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Mayor Sotelo- Solis to San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as primary, Member Rios as first alternate, and Member Morrison as second alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Mayor Sotelo- Solis as primary to the Shoreline Preservation Working Group, and Member Morrison as alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Member Rios to Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) as primary, and Mayor Sotelo- Solis as alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to keep the primary as Member Cano on Metro Wastewater JPA and the alternate as Member Morrison. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Mayor Sotelo- Solis and Member Cano to Sweetwater Authority. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 8 (NCMC), Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Resolution Nos. 2018-215 and 2018-216). Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 100 / Page 229 12-18-2018 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) MUNICIPAL CODE 2018 (506-2-33) 8. 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. POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 9. Resolution No. 2018-215. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE 30-DAY REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,207 TO THE 2017 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM TO PURCHASE MOTOROLA HANDHELD POLICE RADIOS AND MOTOROLA HANDHELD RADIO BATTERIES, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD AND THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,207. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 10. Resolution No. 2018-216. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE 30-DAY REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,457 TO THE 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM TO PURCHASE MOTOROLA HANDHELD POLICE RADIOS AND MOTOROLA HANDHELD RADIO BATTERIES, APPROVING SETTING ASIDE 3% OF THE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS FOR NATIONAL INCIDENT -BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS) COMPLIANCE, AS DICTATED WITHIN THE GRANT, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD AND THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,457. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 100 / Page 230 12-18-2018 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MUNICIPAL CODE 2018 (506-2-33) CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 11. Ordinance No. 2019-2453. DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND INTRODUCTION OF 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: Introduce the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Cano, to approve the pay increase for Mayor and Council. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to keep the current salaries for the Mayor and City Council as set on February 21, 2017 ($1,189.78 per month for Council and $4,532.13 per month for Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-2) 12. Resolution No. 2018-217. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ADDING A CURRENTLY UNBUDGETED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY POSITION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; 2) AUTHORIZING THE USE OF GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY POSITION AT A COMPENSATION LEVEL EQUAL TO THAT OF THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IV INCUMBENT, WHO WILL OCCUPY THE POSITION, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND 3) REPLACING THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IV POSITION IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE WITH A CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT (AT -WILL) POSITION, RESULTING IN COST SAVINGS. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution 1) adding a currently unbudgeted Executive Secretary position to the Department of Housing and Economic Development; 2) authorizing the use of General Fund fund balance to add the Executive Secretary position at a compensation level equal to that of the Executive Assistant IV incumbent, who will occupy the position, to the Department of Housing and Economic Development; and, 3) replacing the Executive Assistant IV position in the Mayor's office with a Confidential Assistant (At -Will) position, resulting in cost savings. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 100 / Page 231 12-18-2018 NEW BUSINESS PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-10) 13. Request to demolish potentially historic property located at 1924-36 Harding Avenue (APN 559-105-12-00). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Withhold issuance of the permit and continue this item to the City Council meeting of January 22, 2019. TESTIMONY: Janice Martinelli, National City Historical Society, stated that the property is historic for many reasons, based on research. The Historical Society would go along with the demolition permit provided that they can go in and remove anything that they think might be useable to other people who own historic homes in National City. Dave Gillingham, Applicant/Property Owner, stated that he has done considerable research with a consultant and that the house was not what it was characterized as being at the October 16th Public Hearing. He also disagrees with his home being characterized as "Greek Revival Style". He is more than willing to allow the Historical Society to have whatever they want and would like his demolition permit to be approved. Mr. Gillingham affirmed that ninety days would be sufficient to provide time for the Historical Society to extract items from the home. EX PARTE DISCLOSURE: Mayor Sotelo-Solis stated for the record, that the property owner has sent all of the members of the Council an email stating his position that his property is not historic. Member Morrison disclosed that he also received a call from the property owner. ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to approve the demolition permit with the conditions that the applicant accepted with a ninety -day period of time for the Historical Society or any other individual with involvement in the Historical Society and with the applicant's permission, to extract belongings that they feel can be used for other properties that are part of the Historical Society. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 14. Selection of Vice Mayor. (City Attorney) ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to appoint member Morrison as Vice Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 100 / Page 232 12-18-2018 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 15. Requirement to fill vacancy on the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 36512. (City Attorney) STAFF REPORT: City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones advised that the City Council has 60 days to fill the vacant City Council seat by appointment or call a Special Election. If the City Council fails to fill the vacancy within 60 days then a Special Election will be called by operation of law. The first available date for a Special Election would be November 5, 2019 and would cost approximately $408,000. Additionally, an outlined example of the 4 step procedure the City Council followed to fill a vacancy in 2006 was provided in the City Attorney's staff report. The City Attorney stated that Mayor Sotelo- Solis has suggested that the deadline for submitting City Council applications would be January 22nd, and interviews would be held on January 29th TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in favor of appointing Jose Rodriguez to the City Council: Ramon Espinal, Juan Perez, Gretchen Newsom, Bradley Bang, Sandy Naranjo, Alicia Trevino, Ignacio Hernandez, Michelle Krug, Jose Medina, Jose Estrada, David Garcias, Alicia Sanchez, and Jose Rodriguez. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to appoint Jose Rodriguez to the vacancy. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano, Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to go with the Mayor's suggestion to follow the 4 step procedure followed in 2006; to include advertising the vacancy, requiring applicants to submit a resume, Statement of Economic Interest and nomination papers with 20 valid voter signatures; and all application materials to be filed by 6 p.m. on January 22nd and interviews to take place at 6 p.m., on January 29th. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Morrison, Sotelo- Solis. Nays: Rios. Abstain: None. Absent: None. C. REPORTS STAFF REPORTS City Manager Leslie Deese offered her sincere congratulations on the election results for Mayor Sotelo-Solis, Councilmember Morrison, and Councilmember Rios. Staff looks forward to working with them and carrying out their policies. She acknowledged the following individuals for their hard work in helping put the program together and others who played a part: Esther Clemente, Lauren Maxilom, Leah Munoz, City staff in various departments, and audio/visual firm Accent Live, who live streamed the program. She wished everyone a happy holiday during the furlough. Book 100 / Page 233 12-18-2018 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL City Clerk Michael Dalla and City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Member Cano congratulated Mayor Sotelo-Solis on her victory and accomplishment as the first Latina Mayor in National City and looks forward to working with her in achieving the needs of the community. Member Morrison congratulated everyone on the election and their new seats and looks forward to continuing to make the City better. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Member Rios congratulated everyone on their previous service and their current service and looks forward to working with everyone and hopes that there is more conversation moving forward so that the community knows that they are here to get work done and save money for the City. She is proud to sit on a Council with the City's first Latina Mayor. She wished everyone happy holidays. Mayor Sotelo-Solis gave a special thanks to all of the staff that helped make the program happen including elected officials, City staff and guests, and a special recognition to Lauren Maxilom and Leah Munoz. She looks forward to working closely with her re-elected and elected colleagues and wished everyone a safe furlough and happy holidays. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adjourn the meeting to the next Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday — January 22, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday — January 22, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday - February 5, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chamber - National City, California. The meeting closed at 9:21 p.m. City Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting .,/• p� 12, •O 19. Book 100 / Page 234 12-18-2018 City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City Meeting Schedule for the Period January 1, 2019 through January 22, 2019: January 01 - Dispense with Meeting - 6:00 p.m. January 15 - Dispense with Meeting - 6:00 p.m. January 22 - Adjourned Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. In observance of the Employee Work Furlough, City Offices will be closed from Friday, December 21, 2018 through Sunday, January 6, 2019. City Offices will reopen on Monday, January 7, 2019.