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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 08-20 CC HA MINBook 101 / Page 148 08-20-2019 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY August 20, 2019 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order at 6:09 p.m. by Mayor / Chairwoman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. ROLL CALL Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Administrative Officials present: Aguirre, Dalla, Denham, Duong, Meteau, Morris -Jones, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Vergara, Williams, Yano, Ybarra. Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Council Representative Danielle Cruz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE DANIELLE CRUZ PUBLIC COMMENTS Louis Mercado, National City, expressed his gratitude and high regard for the City and announced that he will be relocating out of state. Ted Godshalk, representing the National City Air Pollution Control District AB-617 Steering Committee, provided updates on the program. Kamal Mandavi, San Diego, expressed concerns that he has with the Public Library. Sofia Zaragoza and Catherine Hanna -Schrock, Blindspot Collective, shared information on their work and asked for support in making their programs available in the City's elementary and high schools. CERTIFICATES OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sotelo-Solis shared highlights of the lives of Gracia Molina de Pick and Gus Chavez and Certificates of Adjournment were presented to the family members. Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that the meeting will be adjourned in their memory. PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1) 1. National City Recognizes Carpenters Union Participation Program (CUPP) and Philippine Performing Arts Company (PASACAT) Volunteer Collaboration. Book 101 / Page 149 08-20-2019 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14) 2. Introduction of Incoming Student Council Representative Paulette Nungaray by Sweetwater Union High School Principal Maribel Gavin, and City Council Recognition of Outgoing Student Council Representative, Danielle Cruz. (City Clerk) COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14) 3. Introduction of Kimball and Casa de Salud Senior Board Members. PRESENTATIONS COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14) 4. Farewell to the 2018-2019 Miss National City Court and Introduction of the 2019-2020 Miss National City Court. (Community Services) REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no reports. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (NCMC), Item Nos. 6 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2019-116 through 2019-118), Item No. 9 (Temporary Use Permit), Item Nos. 10 and 11 (Reports), Item Nos. 12 and 13 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Morrison. MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34) 5. 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. CONTRACT (C2017-61) 6. Resolution No. 2019-116. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTYWIDE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR, TO PROVIDE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES, WITH A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,412. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 101 / Page 150 08-20-2019 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CITY BIDS - ENGINEERING DEPT ADMIN (1001-1-8) 7. Resolution No. 2019-117. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION WEST 19TH STREET, CIP NO. 18-12 PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20166. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2015-56) GRANT / OTS DUI / TRAFFIC EDUCATION (206-4-4) 8. Resolution No. 2019-118. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT 2020 TO CONDUCT DUI AND TRAFFIC RELATED ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2) AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE GRANT FUNDS AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET. (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2019 (203-1-35) 9. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT — PUMPKIN STATION HOSTED BY PINERY CHRISTMAS TREES, INC. AT WESTFIELD PLAZA BONITA MALL FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 THRU OCTOBER 31, 2019 WITH NO WAIVER OF FEES. (Neighborhood Services) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34) 10. Investment Transactions for the month ended April 30, 2019. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34) 11. Investment Transactions for the month ended May 31, 2019. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 -JUNE 2020 (202-1-34) 12. Warrant Register #1 for the period of 6/26/19 through 7/2/19 in the amount of $2,419,310.89. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34) 13. Warrant Register #2 for the period of 7/3/19 through 7/9/19 in the amount of $936,019.04. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 101 / Page 151 08-20-2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2019 (415-1-15) 14. Resolution No. 2019-119. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO SIX LOTS AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 18TH STREET AND HARDING AVENUE. (Applicant: San Diego Habitat for Humanity) (Case File No. 2019-08 S) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map. TESTIMONY: Lori Pfeiler, Habitat for Humanity, shared information and responded to questions regarding the proposed units. ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. EX-PARTE DISCLOSURE: Member Rios stated that she watched the Planning Commission. MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34) 15. Ordinance No. 2019-2462. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 8.34 (BEEKEEPING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF BEES IN THE CITY. (Applicant: City -Initiated) (Case File 2019-10 A) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. 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 adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34) 16. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: The following speakers spoke in support: Liz Ramos, National City, Andrea Cunningham, Escondido, Coyote Moon, National City, Leslie Davies, Oceanside, Erin Riley-Carrasco, Alma Rescue, and Karen Clayton, Spring Valley. The following speakers spoke in opposition: Mauricio Chamat, Chula Vista, Daniel Perez, National City, Jose Ramon Garcia, Richard Pena, National City Puppy, Brian Clapper, National City, and David Salinas, National City Puppy. Book 101 / Page 152 08-20-2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont.) MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34) 16. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE (continued) ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to introduce the Ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — ANGIL MORRIS-JONES (604-6-6) Verbal Report -Out on Salary and Benefits in the Employment Agreement of the City Attorney as required by the Brown Act. (City Clerk) REPORT OUT: The following summary of the salary and benefits to be received by the City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones was read into the record by City Clerk Dalla as follows: 3-year and 8-month contract effective from August 17, 2017, through December 30, 2020; $2,000 monthly increase effective August 1, 2019 with an annual salary of $224,000; establish and maintain residency in National City throughout the remainder of contract; 10 paid fixed holidays per year; 9 days of Administrative Leave per year; Vacation accrued at the rate of 13.33 hours per month; Employee life insurance of $150,000; Availability of Health and Dental Insurance; Participation in CaIPERS Retirement System. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — ANGIL MORRIS-JONES (604-6-6) 17. Resolution No. 2019-120. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ANGIL P. MORRIS-JONES TO EXTEND HER EMPLOYMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2020, APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3 OF THE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME WITH THE CONTRACTUAL PROVISION THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY WILL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY IN NATIONAL CITY THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF HER CONTRACT. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt proposed Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Book 101 / Page 153 08-20-2019 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) CONTRACT (C2015-70) 18. Resolution No. 2019-121. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY AMERESCO, INC. FOR THE ENERGY SERVICES AGREEMENT, PHASE II, CIP NO. 17-03; 2) APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,440,535.54; 3) AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $272,026.78; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2012-8) 19. Resolution No. 2019-122. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND A REASON TO SURVIVE (ARTS), CONSISTING OF A TERM OF 30 YEARS FOR THE CITY OWNED LAND AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 200 EAST 12TH STREET IN NATIONAL CITY, WITH NO CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BY EITHER PARTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT UNLESS THE PROPOSITION 68 STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED TO ARTS. (Community Services) **Companion Item #20** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: James Halliday, Taylor Stall, and Kline Swonger, A Reason to Survive (ARTS), responded to questions spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to hold this item over for discussion, pull the Grant application and apply in the second round with a revised Agreement. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7) 20. Resolution No. 2019-123. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TURN KEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND A REASON TO SURVIVE (ARTS) TO COMPLETE REVITALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS TO KIMBALL RECREATION CENTER AND KIMBALL PARK, IF AWARDED THE PROPOSITION 68 STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT; UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE KIMBALL RECREATION CENTER AND KIMBALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS THE CITY SHALL ASSUME THE OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 30 YEARS. (Community Services) **Companion Item #19' Book 101 / Page 154 08-20-2019 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7) 20. Resolution No. 2019-123 (continued). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to hold this item over for discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2019 (415-1-15) 21. Time Extension Request - Tentative Subdivision Map for a mixed -use condominium project to be located at 341 East 30th Street. (Applicant: Raintree Residential, LLC) (Case File 2016-23 S) (Continued from the August 6, 2019 City Council Meeting) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Extend the expiration date of Tentative Subdivision Map 2016-23 S for three years to June 6, 2022. TESTIMONY: Michael Kootchick, Owner, provided justification for the delayed project and responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to extend the expiration date for one-year. Substitute motion made by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to extend the expiration date for eighteen months. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Quintero, Rios. Nays: Cano, Sotelo- Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None. PLANNING & BUILDING DIVISION ADMIN (1104-1-10) 22. Request to demolish potentially historic property located at 1929 Harding Avenue. (APN 559-104-03-00) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Issue the building permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, issue the building permit to demolish the property. Carried by unanimous vote. HOUSING AUTHORITY 2019 (404-1-8) 23. Comments to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors recommending revisions to the Draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) methodology. (Housing Authority) RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to submit the comment letter to the SANDAG Board of Directors. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to move submit the comment letter. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 101 / Page 155 08-20-2019 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1) 24. League of California Cities Annual Conference - Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s). (City Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Council's designation of a voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent the City. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint Mayor Sotelo-Solis as Primary and Member Quintero and City Manager Raulston as Alternate delegates. Carried by unanimous vote. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY There were no CDC -HA action items. EXTEND MEETING TIME Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to extend the meeting to complete the remaining agenda items. Carried by unanimous vote. C. REPORTS STAFF REPORTS Director of Housing Authority Carlos Aguirre provided updates on the Morgan and Kimball Senior Towers Rehabilitation and Recapitalization and Nutrition Center projects. Community Services Recreation Superintendent Audrey Denham shared details on the Summer Fiesta event on September 15th celebrating the City's birthday. The fiesta is part of the FY19 Tidelands Activation Program with the Port of San Diego. City Manager Brad Raulston announced that a decision was made to re-enter into the Cedars Economic Development Funding Program to put deposits into a local bank and reinvest the money into the community for small business loans; stated that he will be sending out a bulletin to City staff the day after each Council Meeting to provide highlights of Council meetings and other information. Mr. Raulston reiterated the importance of the City's pledge/mission statement, which is: "We pledge to provide customer service through a culture of courtesy, collaboration, communication, with a commitment to our community". MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS Member Cano said that he was pleased to see the South Bay Diablos playing at Sweetwater High School and reported that he attended the `Bikes for Kids' charity event and he visited one of the San Ysidro Health Clinics. Book 101 / Page 156 08-20-2019 MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.) Member Quintero welcomed Mayor Sotelo-Solis's new Executive Assistant Xiomara Dodson to the team; expressed his appreciation for the City's Pledge and thanked City Manager Raulston for setting the tone. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to bring back an agenda item on September 3rd for discussion and information on Community Choice Aggregation. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to change the date of an agenda item from September 17th to October 15th, for discussion and information on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO). Carried by unanimous vote. Member Rios announced that Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) representatives requested to be on the September 17th City Council agenda to talk about Free Ride Day on October 2nd Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that there will be a roundtable discussion with local non-profit organizations on Thursday; discussed the 2020 Census; shared information on the World Health Organization's Age -Friendly Communities Initiative and said that she would like to formalize the opportunity to participate. Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered the following motion for Council consideration: ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to bring an agenda item on the September 17th Strategic Plan Workshop agenda, for information and discussion on the Age -Friendly Communities Initiative. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Sotelo-Solis asked members of the Council to participate in "Outreach October" by identifying a location where they would like to go, i.e., church, daycares, etc., to present and get opinions and bring the ideas to the forefront as a plug -and -play opportunity. Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered the following motion for Council consideration: ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to direct Staff to provide a presentation on the growth and development of specific projects on City property. Carried by unanimous vote. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones reported out from the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session that in regards to Item No. 1 Pending Litigation, there was nothing to report. In regards to Item No. 2, Personnel Matter, there was a 4-1 vote of approval, with Vice Mayor Morrison voting 'No'. (See attached Exhibit `L') Book 101 / Page 157 08-20-2019 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor and memory of Gracia Molina de Pick and Gus Chavez. Motion by Rios, 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 - Tuesday — September 3, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:27 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of Ja 2020. EXHIBIT 'L' CALIFORNIA ^4' NATIONAL airy- riki INCORPORATED - 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, August 20, 2019 — 5:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation: One case Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 2. Personnel Matter— Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) City Attorney Contract Amendment CLOSED SESSION REPORT: AT THE END OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 5:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Civic Center — National City, California.