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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-04 CC HA MINBook 98 / Page 172 10-04-2016 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY October 4, 2016 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order at 6:13 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, Manganiello, Raulston, Roberts, Rodriguez, Silva, 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 David Garcia, National City Rotary Club President, spoke in regards to the parking situation on 24th and 8th Street and asked that there be other options to promote more use of public transportation. He also thanked the City for partaking in the upcoming Maytime Band Review. Sunshine Horton, National City, shared inspirational quotes. Brian Clapper, National City, invited the Council to the Maytime Band Review Committee fundraiser reception on October 6th and thanked the City for cooperating and working hard in the parade. INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 1. Interviews and Appointments: Boards & Commissions. (City Clerk) ACTION: Lance Mirkin and Coyote Moon interviewed. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Book 98 / Page 173 10-04-2016 ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item No. 3 (Minutes), Item Nos. 4 through 10 (Resolution No. 2016-153 through 2016-159), Item No. 11 (Report), Item Nos. 12 and 13 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2016 (506-2-31) 2. 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 MINUTES 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2016. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. CONTRACT (C2016-48) 4. Resolution No. 2016-153. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC AGENCY (SANDAG), ON BEHALF OF THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM, A CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS AGENCY (ARJIS), COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS SANDAG-ARJIS, CONTRIBUTING MEMBER AGENCIES (CMAS) THAT CONTRIBUTE LAW ENFORCEMENT DATA TO THE ARJIS ENTERPRISE, AND PARTICIPATING MEMBER AGENCIES (PMAS) FOR THE USE AND ACCESS OF REGIONAL DATA IN THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM ENTERPRISE. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 98 / Page 174 10-04-2016 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) GRANT / PUBLIC SAFETY (206-4-27) 5. Resolution No. 2016-154. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE 30-DAY REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,397 TO THE 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM TO PURCHASE MOTOROLA HANDHELD RADIOS, AND TACTICAL SWAT VESTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2016-11) 6. Resolution No. 2016-155. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) INCREASING THE CONTRACT WITH FORDYCE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT -TO -EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $494,077.75, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS DISCOVERED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAS PALMAS PARK MUNICIPAL POOL/CAMACHO GYM/FIRE STATION 31 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 16-02; 2) RATIFYING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,835 TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ASBESTOS AND LEAD -BASED PAINT MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE BUNGALOWS LOCATED IN THE PEPPER PARK PARKING LOT; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 IN THE FIRE STATION 31 IMPROVEMENTS CIP EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FROM GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016-2017 (204-1-32) 7. Resolution No. 2016-156. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,291.78 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT "EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN" AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO TREADMILLS FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. (FIRE) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 98 / Page 175 10-04-2016 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2016 (801-2-37) 8. Resolution No. 2016-157. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 80 FEET OF BUS LOADING WITH SIGNAGE, MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9:OOAM TO 1:OOPM, ON THE WEST SIDE OF "F" AVENUE JUST SOUTH OF E. 18TH STREET, ADJACENT TO THE STEIN FAMILY FARM, TO ALLOW FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING OF STUDENTS DURING FIELD TRIPS (TSC NO. 2016-06). (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2016 (801-2-37) 9. Resolution No. 2016-158. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 40 FEET OF ADDITIONAL RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON THE NORTH SIDE OF E. 8TH STREET, JUST EAST OF ARCADIA AVENUE, TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS EXITING ARCADIA AVENUE ONTO E. 8TH STREET (TSC NO. 2016-07). (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2016 (801-2-37) 10. Resolution No. 2016-159. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING SPACE WITH SIGN IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 127 '/2 W. 12TH STREET (TSC NO. 2016-10). (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016-2017 (204-1-32) 11. Investment transactions for the month ended July 31, 2016. (Finance) ACTION: Accepted and filed. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31) 12. Warrant Register #9 for the period of 08/24/16 through 08/30/16 in the amount of $4,188,630.32. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2016 — JUNE 2017 (202-1-31) 13. Warrant Register #10 for the period of 08/31/16 through 09/06/16 in the amount of $1,387,773.65. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 981 Page 176 10-04-2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS Member Cano recused himself and left the Chambers prior to consideration of Item No. 14 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2016 (403-31-1) 14. Continued Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at Gama Produce located at 1605 East 4th Street. (Applicant: Susana Maza) (Case File 2015-28 CUP) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Eight speakers spoke in support of the CUP. Nine speakers spoke in opposition to the CUP ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Mendivil, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: Cano. Absent: None. Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to approve the CUP subject to conditions of approval and based on the findings of the staff report. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Mendivil, Morrison. Abstain: Cano. Absent: None. Member Cano returned to the Council Chamber. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2016 (506-2-31) 15. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL REPEALING CHAPTER 10.18 (BEEKEEPING) AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.34 TO TITLE 8 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW BEEKEEPING IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (APPLICANT CITY -INITIATED) (CASE FILE 2016-05 A) (PLANNING) TESTIMONY: A representative from Olivewood Gardens National City, spoke in support. City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp pointed out the benefits of having local honey accessible to residents. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 98 / Page 177 10-04-2016 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2016 (506-2-31) 16. Ordinance No. 2016-2413. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 2.62 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (CUPCCAA). (Engineering/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104- 1-1) 17. Resolution No. 2016-160. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT AND THOSE ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING COMMISSION. (Engineering/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12) BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 18. City Manager Working Group Report and Recommendation on the Creation of a Military Advisory Committee. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: City Council accept the report and authorize the creation of a Military Advisory Committee. TESTIMONY: Armando Tellez, Military Advisory Committee, spoke on the importance of continuing the representation and support of veterans and military community year-round. Written correspondence was received from Shirley Ferrill and Victor Barajas in support. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to approve staff recommendation within the provisions of State law. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 98 / Page 178 10-04-2016 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1) 19. City Council Review of League of California Cities 2016 Annual Conference Resolution. (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider the League's Resolution and determine National City's position so that our voting delegates can represent the City's position during the League conference from October 5- 7 in Long Beach, CA. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) 20. Report from the Civil Service Commission to the City Council of the City of National City. (Human Resources) RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to file the report. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS / SCHEDULE ADMIN (102-7-1) 21. Dispensing with the January 3, 2017 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a motion dispensing with the January 3, 2017 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to approve staff recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS — HOUSING AUTHORITY Member Sotelo-Solis recused herself from participating in consideration of Item No. 22 pending advice from the FPPC regarding her employment with a non-profit entity that may in the future be involved in similar housing projects. Member Sotelo-Solis left the Chambers at 8:35 p.m. Book 98 / Page 179 10-04-2016 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS — HOUSING AUTHORITY (cont.) CONTRACT (C2016-49) HOUSING AUTHORITY 2016 (404-1-5) 22. Resolution No. 2016-42. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT (ENA) BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, INC., A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, AND MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FOR THE RECAPITALIZATION AND REHABILITATION OF KIMBALL AND MORGAN TOWERS LOCATED AT 1317 AND 1415 D AVENUE IN NATIONAL CITY. (Housing & Economic Development) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Mary Jane Jagodzinski, Community HousingWorks, gave a presentation and discussed Morgan and Kimball Towers and her organization's involvement and background. Doug Shoemaker, Mike Liebe, and Jonathan Wolf, Mercy Housing, covered background on operating, resident services and property management aspects of their organization. Anne Wilson and Carmen Amigon, Community HousingWorks, made concluding remarks about the importance of senior housing in the City and the advantages of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement process (ENA). Walter Heiberg, representing Chelsea Investments, provided background on his organization; spoke against the Resolution and suggested a different selection process such as a sub -committee of the City Council or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Paul Downey, representing Serving Seniors, provided background on his organization; concurred with Mr. Heiberg and suggested doing a modified RFP and asking all the competing organizations to present their financial model. Mohsen Sasabe, Encinitas, spoke in support and appreciation for Mercy Housing. Colin Rice, representing Morgan -Kimball Community Partners, urged the Council to reject the staff recommendation due to the staff process and recommendation being fundamentally flawed. Judy Moreno and Patricia Britt, Encinitas, spoke in support of Mercy Housing. Brian Clapper, National City, spoke in support of the RFP process. Book 98 / Page 179a 10-04-2016 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS — HOUSING AUTHORITY (cont.) CONTRACT (C2016-49) HOUSING AUTHORITY 2016 (404-1-5) 22. Resolution No. 2016-42 (continued). TESTIMONY (cont.): Mitch Thompson, Applicant, partner in the Morgan Community Partner Group, said he believes that the staff recommendations were flawed and questioned how the Council is able to make a decision based on a flawed evaluation process. Rosalia Salinas, Community Housing Works Board Member, asked the Council to consider supporting the staff recommendation to rehabilitate Kimball Morgan Towers. Juan Gallegos, National City, spoke in support of Community Housing Works. Ken Seaton-Msemaji, National City, spoke in support of rehabilitating Kimball Morgan Towers and using the RFP process. Lisa Cuestas, Casa Familiar, briefed the Council on Casa Familiar and shared concerns over selection process and disappointment that Casa Familiar was ranked last on the recommendation list. Roberto Garcia, National City Planning Commissioner, spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Erin Panichkul, Environmental Health Coalition, spoke in support of Community Housing Works. Sue Reynolds, Community Housing Works, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to hold a Special Meeting on October 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to hear the same 20- minute presentations under the same guidelines, and review the same written materials from all five (5) responders that were made to the selection committee. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios. Nays: None. Abstain: Sotelo- Solis. Absent: None. Member Sotelo-Solis returned to the Chamber at 10:35 p.m. C. REPORTS STAFF REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 23. City Attorney Claudia Silva expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the Council, staff and public for the honor and privilege of serving as City Attorney for the past 6 years and reviewed many of the highlights and accomplishments during her tenure. (City Attorney) Book 98 / Page 179b 10-04-2016 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Member Mendivil expressed his excitement and thanked staff for rolling out the 'Together We Can' program and encouraged the Council and community to be engaged. Member Sotelo-Solis congratulated City Attorney Silva on her new position as Deputy County Council for the County of San Diego; commented on the earthquake warnings and encouraged everyone to prepare themselves and offered her condolences to the family from El Cajon who suffered a tragic loss. Member Rios informed the City Council that about a dozen members of American Legion Post 255 members went out and collected trash and wanted the Council to know that they are doing their part to clean up National City. She announced that Saturday November 5th will be a bulky trash item collection day Member Cano announced that he attended the 'Use of Lethal Force' training and said that a lot of people were against it. He thanked the Chief of Police and his staff for their good work. Mayor Morrison commended everyone for pulling together irrespective of the unfortunate series of events that occurred the previous week. He announced upcoming events such as the Maytime Band Review, Salute to the Navy, State of the City, and Day of the Dead. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Claudia Silva stated that Council met in Closed Session and authorized initiation of litigation on three (3) matters. Each one was on a 5-0 vote. There was nothing to report on the last item. (See attached Exhibit 'L') 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 — Housing Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:02 p.m. Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meetinc; f Ap it 1. 019. EXHIBIT 'L' NCORPORATTD 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, October 4, 2016 — 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Three Potential Cases 2. Public Employee Appointment Title: Interim City Attorney Government Code Section 54957 3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) One Claim/Potential Case OPEN SESSION 4. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City appointing an Interim City Attorney. (City Attorney) 5. Closed Session Report ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center