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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 11-10 CC AGENDA PKTauk AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 10, 1998 - 6:00 P.M. i OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE CITY CLERK IT IS THE INTENTION OF YOUR CITY COUNCIL TO BE RECEPTIVE TO YOUR CONCERNS IN THIS COMMUNITY. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WILL ASSURE A RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. WE INVITE YOU TO BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CITY MANAGER ANY MATTER THAT YOU DESIRE THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRESENCE AND WISH YOU TO KNOW THAT WE APPRECIATE YOUR INVOLVEMENT. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY THE CITY MANAGER, TOM G. MCCABE INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 20, 1998 AND OCTOBER 27, 1998. COUNCIL AGENDA 11/10/98 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING 1. Continued Public Hearing: To respond to Coastal Commission staff recommendations for the Harbor District Specific Area Plan. (Community Development Commission). '"`Continued from Council meeting of 10/27/98** CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar. Consent Calendar items involve matters which are of a routine or noncontroversial nature. All consent calendar items are adopted by approval of a single motion by the City Council. Prior to such approval, any item may be removed from the consent portion of the agenda and separately considered, upon request of a Councilmember a staff member, or a member of the public. 2. Resolution No. 98-144 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City establishing a procedure for industrial disability retirement determinations of local safety officer employees of the Public Employees Retirement System. (City Attorney) 3. Resolution No. 98-145 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City amending Resolution No. 97-88, concerning the extension of the 1994-97 Memorandum of Understanding between the National City Firefighters' Association and the City of National City. (Personnel) 4. Resolution No. 98-146 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of National City and National City Firefighters' Association for Fiscal Years 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001. (Personnel) COUNCIL AGENDA 11/10/98 Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cant) 5. Resolution No. 98-147 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City accepting the work and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion, and approving Change Order No. 1 for the reroofing of the library. Specification No. 1563. (Building and Safety) 6. Resolution No. 98-148 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement by and between the City of National City and Robert H. Lein to provide services in the Police Department's Property and Evidence Unit. (Police) 7. WARRANT REGISTER #17 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $284,582.53. Certification of Payroll in the amount of $494,951.96. 8. WARRANT REGISTER #18 (Finance) Ratification of Demands in the amount of $223,101.97. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9. Resolution No. 98-149 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of E. 19th Street, east of Euclid Avenue and west of Valle Vista Avenue. Case File No. SC-1998-1. (Planning) COUNCIL AGENDA 11/10/98 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS 10. Report on pool schedule. (Parks & Recreation) 11. Legislative Advocacy. (City Manager) 12. Cablecasting City Council Meetings. (City Manager) NEW BUSINESS -* CITY MANAGER -a CITY ATTORNEY 13. Closed Session Report for October 28, 1998 - OTHER STAFF -* MAYOR -> CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AGENDA 11/10/98 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five -Minute Time Limit) NOTE: Pursuant to State Law, items requiring Council action must be brought back on a subsequent Council agenda unless they are of a demonstrated emergency or urgent nature. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting — November 17, 1998 — 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND TO LISTEN TO IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT **Continued from meeting of 10/2 /98** . ETING DATE Nove_>:ber 10, 1998 ITEM TITLE PUBLIC HEARLNG: TO RESPOND TO COASTAL COMMISSION S T APA, RECONLMENDATIONS FOR THE HARBOR DISTRICT SPECII~IC AREA PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) PREPARED BY Paui Desrochers -� Executive Director EXPLANATION The National City Harbor District Specific Area Plan (Plan) is on the California Coastal Commission (CCC) agenda for November 5. 1998. This Public Hearing will allow both the public and Council to respond to the Coastal Commission stafrecommendations (Attachment No. 1) for the Plan and adopt the recommendations in whole or in part ihrough an amendment. or leave the Plan as originally submitted. Copies of the Coastal Commission report and the Plan have bey made available to the public at the City Library, CDC office and office of the City Clerk. No In accordance with California Coastal Commission noticing requirements. notice of g list to interestedePublic licpaHearing es is on tfitachin ent C . was. published at Least ten (10) working days prior to the hearing._ Development Commission office and will be available at the hearing. Procedure: • Mayor - Opens hearing, asks for staff report on recommendations of the CCC review of the Plan. • Mayor - Asks for and receives public comment on the CCC Report. • Mayor - Asks City Clerk if any written responses have been submitted. if so, reads them into the record. • Mayor - Closes Public Hearing at this time and obtains input from the City Council and asks for Staff recommendations. • Mayor - Asks for consideration of Resolution, as provided in Item No. 5 of this agenda. fhe Council may continue this hearing to another date prior to November 5. 1998. in the event that the further=��__estedd 1 AGENDA ITEM NO. DEPARTMENT modifications from Coastal Commission staff are anticipated which may warrant Council response and action. Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement None Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Hold Public HearPriz and ,:onsider Resolution as provided in Item No. 5 of this A«enda. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N;A ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) Resolution No. Coaytai i=,=mission Staff Recommendation :or the Harixir Dis rc: Srechic Area Pan At iia < icc.ion �r-aNiA - '-E ?EEC.:RCG c. FCRNIA COASTAL CCMM1SS iCN ;C AREA -IINO GEL RIC NCRTH, SUITE :CO yC. CA 3210E-17:I )26 October =_, 1998 TO: CO`>'C IISSIONERS AND LNTERESTED PERSONS FROM: DEBCR-xH LEE, SOUTH COAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR SNFRfYN SARB, DISTRICT MA.NAGER, SAN DOEGO OFFICE DLL`+-__ LILLY, COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, SAN DIEGO O1+r ICE SLBJECT: ST_-. r RECONEVIENDATION ON MAJOR 4 IEN-DMEN T 1-98B (Harbor District- Specific Plan) TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (For Public Hearing and Possible Fi:.a: Action at the Coas-Lai Commission Hearing or November _5, 1998) SYNOPSIS SLMIYLARY OF=11ENDMIENT REQUEST c aT ^;.r"ent s- -=itt� consists oI the Harbor ✓lsu c_ -p i is . -,_:_ = 1. C T.1- le._ --- Sceci :c Plan ^ is a^_e'. lied. .neriernentat'_cn er.L "The Harbor District ^e^ta or_ - establishing specific corerration and standard_` =or pie. - ci ~_e plan area. inc._ is desi^ated Open Space Reserve. Toursi. Commercial_ Mediums industrial and C-ace The harbor District blab conr%"T1° sr,ecif-ic colicies and ^ -- -_ recuiremenra for -- :revision and protection of public access. wetland :abit=: conservation. resource protection_ and the revision oI:ours::.o recreation and eiat_eO Indus - The -'arbor consists oI four subareas. all of '.vino n are in :L nb±n \at cnai City Rece':eiccrn^t` Subarea is an annroximate ?._ acre area desiona-e" for tourist _or_n_ _ -development. Subarea - _ ro i .ately _ 6. ' acres.also ':or =o:= _ commercial use. Subarea C is a acre area consisii _ .of natural des -ice -rated -_- ^QI:.�u ..^.'...I .`cZ_ y�:'t�•. v.-�eY and :led de-=— ted for tourist commercial and ___ecd==- �- _ ..st , for open space_ ex -.:ends_ �rox iV 900 __ _ -_--.vest _. _ acres Sweetwater Cann_ r . a_s nor_.::o reek. east o._n- SL-1L'{ARY OF ST_2-__Fr RECOMMENDATION " -then - nocairioations -.._--_ Attachment Page The appropriate resolutions and motions begin an cage '. The suggested modifications begin on page 5. The findings for denial of the Impiementation Plan Amend Lent as submitted begin on page 5. The findings for approval of ~e Dian. if :modified. begin an page 9. BACKGROUND On January 22, 1983, the City ofNationai Ciry formaily submitted its Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LLP) for the Commission's review and possible cer ification. At its April 14, 1983 meeting, the Commission certified with suggested modifications. the National City Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan. Subsequently, on December 1. 1990, the Commission approved the Ciry's Implementation Plan, with suggested modifications. The Commission also made revisions to the star-e^omrnendation that related to three areas where specific plans are to be prepared by the Ciry. The Commission's action certified these three areas, but sdruiated that coastal development pe.^nit issuing authority wouid not be transferred to the City for these areas un4i speci�:c plans are adopted by the City and certified by the Commission. The City has subsequently incorporated the suggested modifications and received Executive Director concurrence. on April 9. 1991, that it has taken the necessary steps to have -.he local coastal program effec ivery certified. ADDITIONAL INFOR ATION Further information on the City ofNationai Ciry LC? Amendment 1-98B nay be obtained 'from Diana Lilly. Coastal Planner. at :he San Diego Area OIrce of the Coastal Commission. 3111 Camino Dei Rio North, Suite 200. Say_ Diego, CA. 92108-172 (619` 5^ -8036. J�1 PART I. OVER` EW A. LC? HISTORY On September 29, 1981, the City of National City formally submitted its total local coas-Lai prom- staff review of the total LC? submittal, the submittal was determined adecusre and formally accepted by the Executive Director. The LCP sucsaitra.i was sucse: uently set for public hearing, and a preliminary staff recorrtlmendation was drafted. The LCP did not, however, reach the Commission_ The staff of the City raised a number of concerns about suggested modifications contained in the stiff recommendation. In response to the preliminary sraff recommendation, the LC? hearing was :irst d_.ayed at he City's request, and then the LC? submittal was uit't-teiy withdrawn_ On January =-_ 1983. the City again formally submitted its local coastal orog arn: however, this subm±ai_ unlike the one previously withdrawn_ was for the land use pian review only, rather than a total LCP submittal. The Land Use Plan was certified with suggested racdincalcns by the Commission on April 14, 1988. Cr_ Decer ber 11. 1990, the Commission approved the City's hnoieprentation Pl with suo----eczed uiedi casio s. The Commission's action also cernfed three areas where speci e plans are to be prepared by the City, but stipulated that permit issuing au -thorny 'Would aot be rsTerrer to the Ciry on these areas until specific oiprare adopted by he Cir- dc.errife.c1 b he Commission. ubsecuer.ty. the r, submitted a categorical exclusion red esr to exempt ce .. developments in srecifed areas of the Cir+'s coastal zone from the permit .recuire eats o_ _e :car"" Act. -S request was approved by the Commission on May , 1991. subiec_ to cia _' conditions. In July of 1991. the Commission approved,e as supT�-..-_ the Cit •s --st LOP =endure_^_: and in June 199: he C.tv's second L C? amendment was approved_ as nib -mined. by the Commission. In April of 1997, the Corr mIssica apbroved the `_. _ `d LOP amendment_ as submitted. In October of 1998. the Cor_umissicn =rcro -__ the Cir. •s fourth LCP amendment addressing technical revisions to the _. �: P ... �, submittalrepresents resents the City's 'fth amendment to r B. OF REVIEW s ---- 5e-rc = _ -- 1 Coastal .--c:_ the Commis icn may cal _. r-�_Y.ces sr other -- actions. as "veil as their rz_iend..__e__s. on the _t they c lit_. r are snade:.=te isms or :._—tissior. shall :...Ke action C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The City has held Planning Commission and City Council meetings with regard to the subject amendment request. An of :hose local hearings were duly noticed to the public. Notice of the subject amendment has been distributed to ail known interested parties. PART II. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM SUBMITTAL - RESOLUTIONS Following a public hearing, staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolutions and findings. The appropriate motion to introduce the resoiution and a staff recommendation are provided just prior to each resolution. A. RESOLUTION I (Resolution to reject certification of the City of a icnai City Harbor District Specific Plan_ as submitted) MOTION I I move that the Commission reject the City of Nat onal City Irrriementat:on Plan Amendment 1-98B regarding the Harbor District Specific Plan. as sub t:ed- S to ft' Recommendation Staff recommends a YES vote and adoption of the following resolution and findings. it arTirmative vote by a majority of the Commissioners present :s needed to pass the motion. Resolution I The Commission hereby denies certification of the amendment to the Implementation Plan of the City of National City ocai Coastal Prey— —. as submitted.. on the grounds that, the amendment does not condo.— w th, and is inadequate to carry out. the provisions of the certified :and • se plan. There are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available -:which •wculd substantially lessen any sa �ificant adverse impacts which :fie cprcva_ ycui, have on the environment. B. RESOLUTION II i Resoiu ion to approve certification of City Harbor Distrc: Specific Plan. if moon =ed, MOTIO` II 7:o` ` -'-- .._ '`os.:..:ssicn appro.v-e :he _ _ : Ya_tonal Staff Reconante ncation Star recc=mends a YES vote and adoption of the following resolution and l d ag, of r nau've vote by a majority of the Ciltnilussioners present is needed to oars the motion. Resolution ?I Tne Corr-nisson hereby approves certification of the amendment request to the Impiementation Plan of the City of National City Local Coastal Program, if modified. on the grounds that. the amendment conforms with and is adequate to cat-' out_ the provisions of the cen fed land use plan. There are no feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen any significant adverse impacts which the approval would have on the envlro nrn ent. PART M. SL GGES 1ID MODIJ !CATIONS Staff recorrmend.s the following suggested revisions to the proposed Implementation Plan be aGCtIe.. The anCi^lined sections represent lem.niag.e that the Commissionsuggests be added_ and the dec 'ons represent lanm._age which the Commission suggestsbe deleted the e �d._e as originally submitted. - Ci tt Page _. footnote - should be szrGck. in its entirety. 2. On. Fizure. _ _ _ 2.1. and J•.'. the Wart reference th parentheses under Paradise Marsh should berevised to read: Pa adise Marsh _Y of Sweetwater Wildlife Refage (Not i_,nder National City D--it Co dace _-'S_ the last paragraph should be revised as follows: neca'. se local _ove._.r._en: _G .s. '..__: t cast development permit aL't._or does not extend to federalac '-itimes. la-_r 7t: -" __ :.. ., the \jatior_al City _C.P policies reianng to land owned federal _ advisor: chi'• and nave no c'rdirig effect on fader:. rcvisicas C.c. however. ciir.ectly address issues :_rated to rC teC._ ---ese:'."iIS and enhancingaclise �rla: �_. consultation and oop •-'-c._ t._.. _ SF-.v _, which ':would Ce ased as _lidance .__ review of On Page 3-1, the second paragraph under section 3.1 should be follow,,: Tne largest designated "sensitive and valuable" wetland resc_ __ __ vicir'ry of the Planning Area is Paradise Marsh. Although in private = Paradise Marsh is now part of the Sweetwater Marsh National= =tee Rer'd_e ("National Wildlife Refuge"), under the ownership and r a*- =ea of the. S. Fish and Wildlife Service r : bf it; f:deral 6. The Paradise Marsh Wetland Delineation and Habitat Map 1= 1998, located between pages 3-1 and 3-2 shalt be identified as Figure =-1_ 6. The following policy shall be added to Section 3.3.3 Other Caei`zions of New Development: (e) Prior to the issuance of a coastal development pennit for development. a new site -specific wetland survey or site- -e =_ date of the wetlands mapped in Figure 3.1 shall be recuired_ All of -fie es conmined in Chapter 3 of the Specific Plan shall apply to wetlands and —__d buyers delineated at the time of coastal development permit issue PART Iti. FINDINGS FOR REJECTION OF THE CITY OF `_T CN_=L CITY HARBOR DISTRICT SPECIr IC PLAN. AS SL Btill _ _ A. AMENDMENT DMENT DESCRIPTION The proposed Specific Area Plan for the Cir;'s Harbor District cons=--= '- implementing ordinance for the Harbor District planning area As dobe-._-_ _ tn.. Harbor District consists of four subareas. Subarea A is an approxi- - = acre area designated prrya_i y for tourist commercial development. This area d r impacted by human activities over the past 120 years. inciuding ` c•_ and grading for railroad transportation. as a landfill. battery, and burn street and other n: s uc ure facilities. Subarea B. approxirratel designated for tourist commercial use. It includes a n aior :nit op—_' :pats -g of the San Diego .. ?� .ona Easter Railroad rack. a pressurized oil p--=_=_ and r - voltage elec::ical-rsmission lines. Subarea C is a _ . ' acre area - - of rear Y and filed :ands designated for tourist commercial ar..d medium ._..-_.`— rear ___ which have prirnarilv been used for railroad a-acsa_e. Subarea D. 10.- acres -- open space. eNtends approximately 900 fee. east -west along the area __ __ Sweetrater Channel rums nor? to Paradise C.lees east or Pa=___- _ .e nosi :r:ruinearn feature JC the J!a._'fit- -be ._ii• Paradi_'.' Tars; .`.ee. .Vee^.vate. \[arc- ��::.... -.-.. •.t ii l! _ coasta `^ -_- :u,:.ercu ci:e:__ _ -e :J protect the 7 .-p _. _ W-._ .d: t a::c _.aura r :acitat ua _ c._. d - m: nv other develeo relit standards anpiied to new development in co: suitaton with :he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Denarment of Fish and C-an e. The Harbor Disrric: Scecifc Plan contains specific policies and rec1ren ents for the orovision and protection of public access, wetland habitat conservation, tourist commercial recrea.cii visual resources, and marine -related industry. Some oI the major developments :reposed in the plan include the extension oI Harrison Avenue between ..� Q eTthe Bikeway, `Vest =��' S�eel�c �:' Street, completion of San Diego Bayshcre �tse:va � and a varlet/ of tou_ris ccir ercial developments. These projects are specificaily called for in the existing ce_ tell :Coal coastal program. Coon elective certification of the Harbor District Specific Area Plan_ National City would assume coastal development permit authority over development within the part of the planning area that is outside the boundary of the National Wildlife Refuge and outside the Port of San Diegourisdiction. B. l i_`+-DEN GS FOR REJECTION The standard of review for LCP implementation submittals or amendments is their consistency with and ability to carry out the provisions oI the cerdfe 'ELT. al P'l.-ose and latent of the Ordinance_ Prenaranon of a Saeci^c Plan for the Harbor Dist:c: is ;ailed for in the certified ELT. The proposed Dian provides specific r cuiren e nrts. standards. and implementation policies for the development of public access and circulationcorridors, Habitat conservation_ tourist commercial redevelopment. visual protection_ and the promotion of marine-related.Qtlsu'' 1 e :bier^.`.'e oI the plan is the conservation of Paradise Marsh and adiacent delineated :wetlands, e desi r and imc e-rentation of - =anett nincnonai Habitat buffers_ to provision of anprocr.ately sized and located ra _ circulation and parking facilities. and the provision of economically feasible commercial recreational facilities and uses. i Maier Provisions oI the Ordinance. As discussed in the Amendment DescrcIicn. above. the S.cecifc Plan contrir'c numerous sPecific conservation and development star_darns for the protection oL coastal Habitat, public access. recreational. isu and . , �.' resources. and the orovision of commercial recreational facilities. c: .-1,dec-aacv of the Ordinance to i nniernent the Certified `e^ e._.s. ._arbar .list-C: S __ Plan is divided into several chapters and :nciuzie.s policies on pupiiC access. '.uet___d 112iitaI .ioniser: at on.:ourst ..o-nmer ai recreation. is'da. resources. _"aced industry. ::e plan :s exPrencely detndlect and contains soe_.._c .........coos standards for Implet ..eot.a:Cn vI-o.and_ce plan. The 71ith -:__c.es are consistent ".v th and ate :G _ _ _-:'.ve'. e.. ter_ e'.... :ciic:ef. of the v-eti nn Paradise :Marsh is part of the Sweetwater Wildlife Refuge and is owned and = -Herod by the li.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thus, even after effective c..__fc_t_:n District Specific Plan, the City of National City will not have coastal per z.t er--y within the refuge. However, while the National City LCP policies relating land owned by the federal government are advisory only and have no binding of ec federal activities, the certified plan provisions would be used as guicin^ce in review bf development requiring a coastal development permit or federal corgi. ze^c : -v cm the Coastal Commission. Thus. the language in the proposed pian whicia -__art the National City certified LCP would have no applicability in any _-- development within the refuge, is not consistent with the resource protection : =_des of the certified LCP. The existing LI. P policies require the identification of wetlands. a -- -- appropriate buffers for new development, and limitations of the - nes of uses = _•wed in wetlands. The policies also call for the enhancement of the habitat and aesthetic -aloe of the wetlands, the protection of wetlands from physical innasion and send-ez lon_ T'ne first suggested modification involves a technical correction: the policies o= the Wetland Habitat Conservation Program contained in the pian refer rereateCiy to a particular biological surve,, delineating the wetlands in the pinning area as "=__—_ However, the map survey included in the plan is not identified with a fzure which could cause confusion regarding the location of sensitive resources in -h area. In addition. the Marsh Preservation policies of the LUP recuir the rote__. = —_ preservation of Paradise Marsh, Bannister Marsh. the Sweetwater River an_ refugue areas located within the Citv's jurisdiction. The Specific Plan ices wetlands, give specific requirements for buffers. list ailowabie uses i._ w-etlan_ contain detailed requirements for development adiacent to wetlands see Approval. below). However. as noted above, the habitat prctecfron and _ - policies specifically reference wetlands delineated in a surve.y conducted b_r- e__ September 1997 and Sul,/ 1998. and shown as a particular exhibit _ 'e Changes in drainage patterns. rainfall. and other natural andhuman-_cussed p __o__non can alter the size and vocation of wetland habitats over time,. me wetlands be protected —not just wetlands which existed at -"e. time. :he S _.___ __ approved. Although the Specific Plan policies provide a lair7h. level of _r_t____a :_r mapped ',Vega nds. as ounenrIv drafted. the polices '',vou1d p iv only :c -_h_ _ -- _ t wetlands delinea on. regardless of changes in actual status of he '.vetlar'.c.s plarninH area. In addition_ the plan does not require that ne':v de`: e. n presence or absence oI environmentally sensitive resources some d. ."eic risen -reposed ...: e Scec..:c Plan niav not occur t_r Z.: . e C..subiec: annenirent 2_.n.ot oefzund ice ..- �.. __:c �_�L: .^ro� ._ec.. .cr. oonc:e.s ..... ___----u -J- =-- --= ;.^:en :net..... �t 0.' r PART V. FEN -DE GS FOR APPROVAL OF THE HARBOR DISTRICT SPECIr iC PLAY. IF MODIFIED As stated creviously, the Harbor District Scecific Pl.= is for the most car: consistent with and adectiate to _.__,' our the certified land use plan. However, because of the inadec ac, of several of the Marsh Preservation policies. the Scecifc Plan was rejected. -.v et_'a_nd Habitat Conservation Program Overall, the pciicies of the Specific Plan provide detailed. specific conservation policies designed to prote` enhance, and preserve environmentally sensitive habitat consistent with the .,Giic:es of the certified LUP. The pian describes the habitat and piant types found in the 1-- her District area. No direct encroachment into wetlands is pe_rr' itted except for these acnvities such as the removal of debris and exotic plants and restoration activities that will enhance the quality of the wetlands. Scientific and educational research prcQ-- are also permitted; these uses were anticipated in the L? as long as the research inyc i - es nature study. As discussed ,;-ove. language in the proposed specific Plan asserts the National City ce_._; ed _CP '.vcu_a nave no applicability tinder any _.rc.. stance for development elopment 7Lthe r\arm refuse. In fact, while he National City LCP policies rela ting 7.0 land owned z_ federal aovemn:e nt are advisor'; only and have no binding elect on federal activities_ t__ __-aflea plan provisions would be used as guidance in tie :v of development r_- ---g a coastal development pe=it or federal consistency review mom the Coastal Co"--'cn Suggested Modifications =_ much =_ ciar-- the status of the LC.? as :moor---: _ ca-_ce for :and use decis:0is ir.'..e :V.uoc Only as modified can e Spec. =c Plan. rc found con.sistent :yin the ;escur: protection colicies of :e cern-zed The __arbor c' clan contains specific rwetland consistent with - e L:... _ _ ea in the L U-P, the Specific Plan _an calls for IOC -foot wide ou=ers ucm the edge of wetlands, to new development.. although this amount _..L- be increased to en,ut-e ac tee'. _fhu.ier habitat unctions. The clan allows new d t el0pme.. to encroach into • habitat buffers only tw t: in the Harrison Avenue Public A coots Co___hor. and then -- with the cor_suitrtion of the California C'epa or Fis and the =. Fish a_=d Wildlife Service. The ...___rtion of Hai7lsonAvenue s cons:,:. . with __ T arid is ponen_ of - blic 'cc and cir_a_:icr_ _________:._ ___ _arbor district subiec::o consultation --- the resource ____es. t tyre riff; tea. sc-_c a-- nabi�__ the sc _ -- --__. _c - ::._.._ __Ls :or __: - nh rn _ LT: dr.:'C.• and reveaetation plans and for public park landscaping within 100 fee: bf the wetland buffer setback. The plan has requirements for the collection of trash, domestic animal con__ restrictions on night lighting within the wetland area. the minimization o_a-cr perching opportunities, and the visual screening of human activity from. the a and wetlands. The plan also requires oil -grease -sediment traps or other filter,:-. —tec: she marsh from polluted runoff, prohibits storm drain runoff into Paradise `rfa__h. and requires the implementation of Best Management Practices to ninir^;r =c r% of storm runoff pollutants during grading and construction activities and after prcie_ ac.-pieticn_ The LL`P requires that specific erosion control measures be approved.. haccrpcnnted into development, be in place at the initial phase of work, monitored and conjunction with all grading activities, consistent with Section X(B)(=;(s of the Yationai City Implementation Plan (which applies in the certified areas ofNationai C:_. for ail properties which drain directly to marsh and wetland areas. The policies =mined in. the Harbor District Specific Plan supplement the grading policies contained in the Implementation Plan. Because Section X(B)(4)(k) of the Implementation Ee.f.ition is referenced in the ELT, the policies of this section also apply in the 1:-LY=or 2 _m area to those specified properties. There are only two areas in which the proposed Specific Plan would act fitLy �riement the certified LliP, and thus, suggested modifications have been developedbr_az, the Specific Plan into conformance with the LLT. Suggested Modification a technical en -or by requiring that the wetland delineation mar_ be ides f_ed as = as it is referenced throua^out the Specific Plan. Suggested Modification requires that prior to the issuance of a permit for any new development- either a site -specific wetland sun : e.: __ a ed_ _r Plan the wetland sur,z�. in the Specific_ P_an be updated with regard Ic — -- __—.- proiect site. The modification also specifies that the policies cons re- -- _if_ Plan apply to the wetlands and wetland buffers as delineated at the e m_ _..as —_al development permit is issued. In. this manner. both existing and fur= wz�_ .illbe subject to the wetland protection and enhancement policies of the Specific consistent with the certified LU . ' o - -- Therefore. asmodified. the resource protection policies of .e Harbor _----------•--.- Plan comp'-' with and are adequate :o liar out the certified rand use P blic Access The public <' " olic:es oI the _...-P ' u:re :he designation oI :Ru._C _ :oalong Paradis jars^ grid the S -a:er .�. and refit_.. �, L.... 1. � li'2e^.L River tails azsa _. _-_.._. All -•e": .- .tent m'asi incC .___ :o .:cc ..ntcc....e _. .y.<.^ neater. aria ne'.L' C _._....'y _rust :o coastal ana J i Page The Specific Pllar_ provides for many specific access and circulation improve Vents hat will improve access to he bayfront and the future National C:ty Marne Pedes4ian 3CCeSSV3V5, bikeways. landscaping., pllD11C parking 3reaS, parks_ vista points and lighting and buffer components are incorporated into the proposed accessways. ine e ension oI :=at'isan Avenue as a ,public access corridor with landscaping, medians, and habitat burets is incorrer.:_ed into the plan consistent with he certified LI_ P. The e pulplic access, recreation, and circulation program requirements must be implemented n cot_;unc ion with the development of the subareas contained in the piar. Therefore. the public access policies of the Specific Plan can be round adequate to implement the c.,_+fied LL P. 0. Tourist Commercial Recreation/Marine-Related Indus-cr.,- The LUP designates Most of the non -resource containing land in the Harbor Dissu-ct for Tourist Commercial developments, including marina development, hotei%motei and restaurant facilities. recreational vehicle par4'camnground. dr;-storage and boa_ service facility and/or public park areas. Overnight uses and boating uses are assigned Me Highest commercial development priority for the commercial recreational areas. The Specific Plan provides for commercial development in Subarea A such as a lodging facility, a restaurant. and/or tourist commercial retail space. Tourist commercial development, including uses that suppor or are associated with the marina are :ermined ;r ;n the building nveiopes in Subarea 3. Such development may include a lodging facility, a res-marnn_ marina -related office and/or retail commercial space. boa: budding . repP4r. drz storase. and ancillary services. All new develormerfc is subject to �cecifed setback. buffer. height_ site environmental and sectechnical analysis_ and :antcr .chi rooIina recuirements. s. Buildings in Subarea Aare recurred to besetback a - --u - oI 100 feet �om. any delineated wetland and 100 fee_ from the boundary of Me National y ild lie Refuge.A :CO foot buffer and setback area zeneraily applies in Subarea 3. Parma na ratios for not.el, motels. restaurant_ and retail area 3.2:e specifier: in Me plan t0 ensure ade-uate parking is provided with new development consistent with the certified Lard Use Plan. Maxine -related =e.'' `-tted development must conrcrW with all applicable provisions of the speci, c Plan and __.an coordinate with the L.J.Fish and Wildlife service. Coastal Commission and Me California Depara Fishandr-arde d � na Me pro design eni of ,.....__ iS,. .,..vie-_ design pha se :o :de. avoid. andor fall;: mitaate oaa`ic'C.acLe impacts to sensitive -ca_s'.a. res-�..rces d p ^mac ` _.�' S.recite. Plc. _ ... ;,�-......, ..n ...__ s. ---�.cu�� e .__� Plan ices not ..Jnt.r. ..._.. policies identifying m--_ne related uses as priority uses. Mean does restate ___ policies of Me _C? including a reference to Coastal Act sec:_:._ _'v_f_ which s:.ates _.at coasta - n4ent dev.eloomerns other_n_il have priority over .-e- ie e- uss. �e - ..:_ c Plan .s .consistent . .:._ _ e -.`--"' Visual Resources The visual resources policies of the certified LLP recuire that the Specific Plan for the Harbor District area determine appropriate height limits. landscare elements, si .a e. and vie'.v protection and enhancement. Vistas shall be provided 7otn public roadways and public open space areas to Paradise Marsh and the Sweetwater River Flood C:,na-o1 Channel. Landscaping and landscaped entrvways shall be provided along new reads adjacent to Paradise Marsh. Tourist commercial uses shall have design recuirements for landscape elements, signing, and architectural elements such as height, scale, built color and building materials. The Specific Plan provides for numerous visual enhancement projects including a landscaped gateway to the Harbor District along West'_4t Sreet. landscaping along Harrison Avenue, visa points to be improved with habitat buyer companbie viewing platforms, parks, and a native landscape restoration project. There are mandator: visual quality standards for wetland areas, wetland buffers, the plaza at the foot of H ar=scn Avenue, and parks, involving the use of native landscaping and building setback areas. Tourist -commercial development has specific standards regarding the use of terraced buildings, building colors, materials and textures compatible with the narhrai palene of the surrounding area. landscaping, and the placement of open s�.-a1.easements over public view corridors. accessways and habitat buffer areas. Stznd rds for building mass. and setbacks are also included. Specific sign criteria include the prohibition of roof signs and free standing or on- or off-prernise commercial signs_ Therefore. as mor'ir,"ed. the Harbor Distrc: Specific ?'.an ccnfc_rns with and is adec i to to car: out the ce^ .ed land use plan. PART VI. CONSIS 1 L.NCY WITH THE CALIFOR' L E` v 1KON E` i T QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Section 21080.5 of the California Environmental c'12.aiir Vic: CEQ ?) exempts '. government d-om e requirement of preparing an _n`. cn men T^ac report connection \with its focal coastal program. Instead. the CEQ.-.. responsibilities are assigned to the Coastal Commission and the Corrissicn's LCP review . nd ar crc-: ai program has been found by the Resources AJenc,. 70 _e 5:notiorially ':"aen: to EIR process. Thus. -_mcier CEQ.A Section:1080.:. -.He Commission is relieved responsibility to ^re^are an EIR for each LC?. Nevertheless. he C .._ _fission is re air ed .- an 7 CP Or.as — .? amendment submittal. :a find :hat :he r cr LC . as C s CEQ A :revisions. .__ : e .lase Jr- Ihe sub _: _C? ::- er__e..._t._. an. • Jn cv a _ .m as _...iron erta v .:_ .__..at ire :.. .._.tali Env rcrue..tai lit._. - .- c:. SL_`estec nod:_:cd .. -`-•- --.� :goon[:- .. tic:s �aucn:-1 Page 13 Given the oroposed mitigation measures. the Commission Ends the proposed local coastal amendment, as modified_ will not result in Rio'incn nt environmental impacts under the me -mina of the California Environmental Quality Act_ Furthermore, ture individual projects would require coastal development permits from the City of tiatiorai Cirr. Throughout the City's Coastal Zone, the specific impacts associated with individual development projects would be assessed through the environmental review process: and, the individr project's compliance with CEQA would be assured. Therefore. the Commission Ends that there are no feasible alternatives under the meaning of CEQA which would reduce the potential for such impacts which have not been explored and the „CP amendment, as modified, can be supported_ (NATC:YL.C?AI98BStrR ) / .// ereerCL tr c S cec::ic ='an Area Trcaev i:re ?alircac 'recce San Ciecc Fay Narcrat 'Aanr.e Term:mai US Naval Staten (Nc: Uncer Naacrat -=_acsa K Trc; lev Stance / / weeC.VE_ar Nic:ra =er_ca ar'r'S.a r • Margin - _ •dacrat �..�7 � � _ ,bra. - ,b :TIONAi— CT : BORDRICTti'-T _ a 1-9 B t ..l V> 1 I 11 1 t II I 1 11 1 1J,IJ�_IJ,Iu�IL11.►1J_1t11.4►It�I►ttl�tr�llt,r��t rl�lCl,)ir1 ►..I).L1�ll_(tlL,��t.l_ r • • tarL�lJa l r fill . ' I •. . ��) .�•• fit - •t v . �A ,rv- v • r li \>vvA.vv•v ..v.-.� v`( �w v A � I<� v)( <' (\ wa 1 i 7 S • • RES O L.'.'i O N NO. 9 - 95 RESOLLiZON OF 1=Lii f COLIC` :F TEE Cm OF NATION -AL CITY O P- =`= C HARBOR DISTRICT _`•" W�-REAS, the C.-ii'for_ _- Coa_a-,i Ac: i,:Di-r _n = -Toi;c 2hsc1:r7e5' ____ :ecuuez the r N L T = e n _„c.`- s.... ?rt.- for C_ � of aticra. City :o rear_. ac..�t. � e�- a ,� those cans of the Cirrs caror:e j di _or `a are :cceLL.:p.. __c. zone: and W LEAS, the C177 of Na=cr.a: C:rr . ecer:e` -e-tfw_cn of la - Coastal : rograrn seneraa!Iy ' or the Coastal Corr_r atcr., but eft of ar?� around Paradise Marsh within ±e C_'_Y jurisClionto . 4c: was dele_r;ed: and A cthe e C.ry Council of ,.C:. ...., -i I `�___� : :.as __cc:e_ amendment to !Iodate relevant TCllc es and :ma's of the _ 7- ___ Use Flan. which update is entitled 'Land L �e �`an : ___ r_c�e :� : �_ _ -_ 48', __d 18iccg aut. cried the subrninr_i of said .=-- r -::o =-_ for re-rie'.T as rovai, and of eca'Ve Cer _=ca=cn; and , =_RAS, the cer ±ed C.:ri _C.0 _' _ a_= _ - con._=ns a 7 - e P1__ that recuires C er. r'=n cr^cr rur��tt= c "•GL Cira �r �G:aT aC. :J t.._. G�_� •--Vr_ Corn s review, Td er-ye-.e r._ of a \_ � C�1\.1_ for � V. ��/ , - rrUv/�_. L_ r. .... 1 �._ Arzz said aree . around = ad=se to :� i i ae cam;= -_—_= _ — _ - -_ : s„_C_. and buffers, ✓LCLiC recrez c.:, and YY�'KIL, C a duly nct ey Cyr, CO...-._ •: ter_ , orozr=ano OOIec ve . and rCj2C` for zat December 3. ° and 'vtiRE_--S... duly cdced C_ OP. i=itmentaton ;jai -mina was .ieid .,.. 2,,,Sa_-__ 2 tv`- __`n: Co __-- or e `. r.♦tensirei't Nt other ._-..._...._- or -====rns. con....r. cr; cr=__..._=cns. -.n_r_ - _- _ _e - oreb=on : =r--- - - -»_cr _:-= )LLT-C s.-inrn. `Z c. $ — -.,i.1 -79 CCR ^e_oI 'r :EC cornnc^e.^...:: Charter __ the - -cor Dist-. `:ec= c Plan contains de....iicti cravis ov de Vor. r-�'.n.. reaul :-� apprcu : C• C:'e'^ r �+�-^'�iciCIIS C`.c: 3CCreCc _�r `. .._�_ . r;2:e and "'ci._i... CC111. C�:cSi::'_ P:-Cc-^-:'_ Ti,o_n-t Use Plan and Cali:orzia Coasta .AC.. uses CI w i:... L. r •_�. sicnificnnce within :e .__.rcr "'ism _ or cr nm7 be a%ec: the _, ^,r ,t -r o the Eo±cr sue_:._ Stec C tN �_�',.�-�� c, notice of a/a....'_t:..._ ' ',vas rnat2eut and pubiishef.i in a newspaper oI zene_L C= z cn. and cc ies were made 2:;ai:Ladie. for biic review, on Tune i6, 'ecA- and -::•-__ _C duiv diced :e _ on ne . _.".iic Review J.iri_t of t e o±cr •c:--_ :e`-_/C �:-_ Plan, PC::.^ ..c._..0 ..c ..:.0 c.ccc in y-Cnce :C ^ \ been :: 'c v ^e . f_ C.,: ��_-cn orn - _n. -SnR and by to C- _ _ - —" _ ' ecg -'c in `n rez ce�o�� were =i'ien an cnrorro^.'-J __ =' ::c _:Ppw_ be. _e. _e _.:� Cam coy - ("-.. rCLthe -- c - on n' '- d •- considerL_ :es_:'_ ant cuter _YiCenCe at said. c- an: -_C• "e - C rs C.n. - of ==CCr :c tee^__ a ,e: an: ._:` : review o: int !L'ne .e. : C.:< 2rof: T.-Zoo-tor tote Cit'' of L'.a__n._ C_ov ___ 'S . nd r isions to Ci" -- n ut_._..eV - :cr •s "_ `'per _ .�_ ... .rde. :o ...._ii...._.. • .. ___ . _ ;� _ . R ciuncn i' c. 2 - . - luiv 2S, 1995 aL.'2n.C'urn, is _._ii i consistent with and adecuate :c out,tie :cac.es : _..._..._— Pl _ the Cailfcmia Coastal Ac:, and anaaczhie ula:icr.s of :he Caii, r - Co ---issicn that Sover :reparation or Local Coastal Prcz=nns :.:tend-:e=-= -_-_-_c, .:..._ the un� D / 1 yrne^_ C/l -.lc of the City of a. Co�r.,�...cr Le�, e.c .._ �.,r seen _. `._ / ., National Ci:J has Gr'^arec 'N-_ n responses tG NLkren and oral "=...:: that were D1St.;-C: Specific Area Plan, including Qu±ig the woriancna; and W i the City Council -' Has consideredthe e C...AAA e^:�._r._ o L a.^.nin-is--1ar T� C _ C e•-�.It.. -'_'._ �I� _ as _ _- ted --'^' - _g Commission az;prave : Le tc ,:., �cr revised: and Vv = - ,_-S, the prera-•den of and Cr; Council ac-'on on :he = . -cr Specific Plan constitute a `c a Coastal proms--'n n:enta o.r ; _e^,:_.un. sta c:odiv e :er^D on: the California _iironme.ntal "`/Act: and `iv'___._c the Fz:5cr Dis:_r_ Specific . reviewed t s u : to the California Coastal Commission's Local CoaS ! ?-,o--n*-: w tic have been de_tned by :he California Sec:_ - for Resource' to be the fi:no :cnai ec:.ivalent of the Cam.._._ -nvlrvrL.T,en'3 Quality .-.C:. - C __ F..:CLV the- Cl:/ o Nationsi L,. . 1.The _ c.- Distrlc: Scec..=c Are- ?.a_. Amendment is ccnsir_rn_ with. ant adecua:e to Ca all ':UiiCabie oI the ce_r_ied tiadc;:_. C= 'Local Coast i.. roc am L..:.d _e _ _-r.. _-_ C4'.c-:a _ra.r Art. or.G recut .-ions of the Ca_frr :.a Coastal Corr Yadcnal Cr;.. l Coastal ?.cQ-. ... _[ -..e ded by e Ci _ - �intended ,P out fu 1, the l.. v(4s:r1 .r \_' .. r .1.. r— chuff —.•.•__ �u[:�t-- _r\. �_�_ • ..•.—_v.. ��r v and acd= uV to Caiif:r .in C :a i Corr -mission cn :he Ear:dor <r - - 7 a r zc-,1 Cost 1 Dr:z - j z:i8_::e_^-_a:ia : _:^.L'_^.0 me :: is :enues:ed :c ^ i of San Die'ZO thi±i_. Said Co -. �ssion's ..-e_ti- _ in Cc znside aR Cr-Je- -- — 16, 13.9Q PASSED and DOFTrD this 23 dsv at Juiv, ccg_ Ce'^" -1_ V'laier . Mayor /9/, .,'1i 2,,,f:.._.2._i R. �31—_ C-e___ ._- F7O<+ TC, FCR vi: Afficiavit of (Pub Cicat:3h. (CT 2 019E CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 140 3 12TH ST ;B NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 STATE OF CALrORNIA} ss. County of San Diego} The Undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: ThatShe is a resident of the County of San Diego. THAT....She is and at all times herein mentioned was a citizen of the United States, over the age of twenty-one years, and that She is not a party to, nor interested in the above entitled matter, that ....She is Chief Clerk for the publisher of The San Diego Union -Tribune a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published daily in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, and which newspaper is published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character, and which newspaper at ail the times herein mentioned had and still has a. bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and which newspaper has been established. printed and published at regular intervals in the said City of San Diego, County of San Diego, for a period exceeding one year next preceding the date of publication of the notice hereinafter referred to, and which ne'.vsnaper is not devoted to nor published for the interests. ente.^.ainment or instruction of a particular class. profession, trade, calling, race, or denomination. or any number of same; that the notice of which the annexed is a printed cony, has Peen published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following date, to -wit: OCTOBER 12._99S 1 .17.e! C.'erx for the Pubi(sher Subscribed and Sworn to before me thisv J aria or me r'„un r r .uiu .lime Affida 1 t of Publication of .evelopment Comr„sE. Legal Classified Advertisement (irriarrri ,,,. _ Tm CROCKETT Notice Of Public Hearing And Possible Action By The National City City Council In Response To Coasos Commission Staff Recommendations Fr Harbor District Specs Area Plan (National City Loca= Coastal Program Amendment No. i-9SS( DATE: Tuesday, 10-27- TIME: 6 P.M. PLACE: National City/ City Noll Council Chambers 1243 National City Blvm National City The National' City C' Council will hold a oucus nearing at the time arc place in.iwtea caove 'd review, ana passlpry take action to amend fine Harbor District Seeshic Area Plan (Notional C 1. LCPA No. 1-98B1 .n ^� sponse to, recommenda- tions by the start at —ne California Coastal Car-. mission, including =0-- rectians, rnodlficoriord. or other minor cnangeo. Interested persons mCv review the Coastal Car -- mission Stott Report ara Recommendations -dr Nanonal City LCPA fira 1.983 during narr-cl business flours piratic counter at Ire •93- !lanai City/ Commurl Development Comrr,s- Sian f 140 East Street. Suite 3. '1cr.cr*=. Cav Y1950). or at Ire '+_- banal Cay Public _- brow )200 cast '— Street) as soon as '-le document Is rece!.eS from 'he Coastal mission, on or otter Cc-a- ber 19. 1998. The Coca=. Commission Start curt aria Recemmers, flans 'or National U -, LCPA No. 1-986 :may/ a so be reeuestea cured '- from :he Col/tar-is Coastal Comm/ss.c- )3111 :amino aef - Norm. Suite 200. Son qo 92103). All nterestea certs are vireo to cart~-er, either 'n person at "'te time or the ououc -e"1- Ing. or in writing Pr'cr'a Or at t^e lime =r ire _ -..eannq. )ease — dress .uestiOns or +- -- ten comments to/ Eric Crockett. P.-pleat Coorainatar Notiona!C Community Ceve!ocr-kr- 0mm ISS ion 120 East '..^ Strker. S,te Notional Cry. CA ;1432 drone' S191 =_z 613+ 2_25.- is u_APC .70C 2 c.o. a r Attachment \i1. RESOLUTION NO. 98-1-13 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AIv1ENDM-NT TO THE HARBOR DISTRICT SPEC11.1C AREA PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AlVIENDMENT (Major Amendment 1-98B) WHEREAS. on September 2, 1998 the City of National City submitted the Harbor District Specific Area Plan and Local Coastal Program Implementation Amendment (Major Amendment 1-98b) to the California Coastal Commission for public hearing and possible final action at the Coastal Commission Hearing on November 5,1998, and: WHEREAS. the California Coastal Commission staff pursuant to Section 30513 of the Coastal Act reviewed major amendment 1-98B for conformity with the National City certified Land Use Plan, and: WHEREAS. conforms with WHEREAS. duly noticed requirements. staff has recommended six modifications to major amendment 1-98B so that it and is adequate to carry out the provisions of the certified and use plan- and: a public hearing, to respond to Coastal Commission staff recommendations. was in a newspaper of general circulation in aecorrinnr e with Coastal Act noticing and WHEREAS. copies of the Coastal Commission report and major amendment 1-98B have been made available to the public at the City Iibrar'. Community Development Commission office and office of the City Cleric_ and: WHEREAS. the six suggested modifications are consistent with the certified National City Local Coaxal Plan. andref:ect. clarifications to :he contents and intent oI the Harbor District Sceci :c Area ?lain as adopted by the City Council on July =8. 1998: and. WHEREAS. :he six suggested modifications are minor. and do not constitute material changes or change_` that rave not been the subject. of public review and comment before the Commission: and. WHEREAS. City Council on October 1998 after the close of :he public hear= considered recommendations of:he California Coastal Commission staff. and: WHEREAS. _ Council directed star: to .�.4"e the modifications recommend:: Commission 17 7. affto Maier amendment 1- and: a ass:al WHEREAS, staff" has been directed to submit the adopted modification to the California Coastal Commission as an amendment to the Harbor District Specific Area Plan and Local Coastal Program Implementation Major Amendment 1-98B for consideration and action on November 5. 1998. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development Commission of the City of National City hereby approves an amendment to the Harbor District Specific Area Plan and Local Coastal Program Implementation Amendment. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 1998. ATTEST: Paul Desrochers_ Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser. III City -CDC Attorney By: George H. Waters, Chairman Rudolph Hradectiy. .- sistant CDC."City Attorney Page 2 of City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 7-ITEM TITLE AGENDA ITEM NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT DETERMINATIONS OF LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC 'IPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PREPARED BY George H. Eiser, IIIOIEPARTMENT City Attorney EXPLANATION See attached. rrnrrorandrsn (Environmental Review x N/A Financial Statement N/A >STAFF RECOMMENDATION i Adopt resolution Account No. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) Memorandiun Proposed Resolution 98-144 Resolution No. City of National City Office of the City Attorney 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950 George H. Eiser, Ill . City Attorney (619) 336-4220 FAX (619) 336-4327 TDD (619) 336-1615 TO: Mayor and City Council H(OM: City Attorney RE: Procedure for Determining Industrial Disability Retirements for Safety Employees DATE: November 3, 1998 If a safety employee is incapacitated from the performance of duty, and the cause of the incapacity is industrial, that employee is eligible for a disability retirement under the PubIL.: Employees' Retirement System. The City's procedure for making determinations regarding industrial disability retirements was established by City Council Resolution No. 15,851, approved on January 10, 1989. The procedure provides that in cases where an employee has requested a disability retirement, and the City has inirally determined that the employee is not eligible because the employee is cc: incapacitated from the performance of duty, the employee may request a hearing. The City's procedure further provides that the hearing shall be conducted before the City Manager rr his/her designee, and presided over by an administrative law judge, with the City Manages making a final decision. Recently, a decision of the California Court of Appeal, Sixth District, considered a procedure similar to Natioral City's and held that the procedure did not comply with the Administrative Procedure Act, as required by law. The court held that the administrative law judge must no: only preside over hearings to determine incapacity, but must make the final decision as well. Based on this decision, the proposed resolution would revise the City's procedure _fc..= determining incr*acity by providing that an administrative law judge will preside over the hearing, and make a final decision. GHE/jr GEORGE H. EISER, III City Attorney Recycled Paper RESOLUTION NO. 98 — 144 RESOLUTION OF [HE CITY COUNCIL OF 1'11k, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT DETERMINATIONS OF LOCAL SAFETY OFrICER EMPLOYEES OF rilE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that following the filing of an application for industrial disability by a local Safety Officer under the Public Employees Retirement System, (PERS) the following procedures shall be employed. 1. An initial determination will be made by the City upon medical and other available evidence offered by either the applicant or the City to determine whether the applicant is incapacitated from the performance of duty. Such determination shall be made no later than six months from the date of the application unless this time requirement is waived in writing by the applicant. Said determination shall be made by the Risk Manager. A. If the initial determination by the City is that the applicant is incapacitated, and the incapacity is industrial, the City Manager will so certify to PERS. B. If the initial determination is that the applicant is incapacitated but that the cause of incapacity is nonindustrial, the City Manager will so certify to PERS. C. If the initial determination is that the applicant is incapacitated, but it is disputed whether the cause of disability is industrial, the applicant may petition the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board for a Finding of Fact determining causation. If the WCAB determines the cause of incapacity to be industrial or nonindustrial the City will so certify to PERS, subject to the City or the Applicant seeking judicial review of the determination of the WCAB. D. If the City determines that the applicant is not incapacitated from the performance of duty, it shall notify the applicant of this determination. The City shall notify the applicant by certified mail (return receipt requested) or by personal service of its intent to certify to PERS its findings that the applicant is not incapacitated. The applicant will be further advised that he or she has thirty calendar days within which to advise the City that the applicant requests a hearing. 2. If the applicant requests a hearing, said hearing shall be held in conformity with the Administrative Procedures Act. When an applicant requests a hearing, the City will notify the Office of Administrative Hearings and will request a hearing date and a pre -hearing conference with an Administrative Law Judge. The applicant will be informed that the hearing will be held at the time and place designated by the Office of Administrative Hearings which shall set a hearing date and pre -hearing conference. The applicant will be informed that the Resolution No. 98 - 144 November 10, 1998 Page Two hearing will be held within six months of the application date based upon the evidence which is available as of that time. The applicant may waive the right to a hearing within six months. A. The hearing shall be conducted before the Administrative Law Judge. B. An administrative record shall be generated at the hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. All testimony shall be recorded by a Certified Shorthand reporter. C. Following the hearing a decision and findings of fact will be made by the Administrative Law Judge. The decision and findings will be served on the applicant by certified mail. D. If the applicant is found to be incapacitated the City shall so certify to PERS. If applicant is found not to be incapacitated the applicant will be further advised that he or she has thirty calendar days within which to seek judicial review. Such review is by means of filing a Petition for Writ of Mandate in the Superior Court of San Diego County within thirty calendar days after deposit in the mail of the Administrative Law Judge's decision and findings. Said thirty day period shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of City Council Resolution No. 14,760. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 15851 is hereby rescinded. PASSFT) and ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 1998. ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • 1 J George H. iser. lli, City Attorney George H. Waters, Mayor City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 3 AGENDA ITEM NO. (-ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-88, CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE 1994-1997 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RFTQEEN THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PREPARED BY EXPLANATION Roger C. DeFratis Personnel Dire DEPARTMENT Personnel The City of National City and Firefighters' Association have agreed that Resolution No. 97-88, which extended the 1994-1997 Memorandum of Understanding through FY 1997-1998, would be amended to provide for a 2.5% increase in salary beginning at midnight on June 29, 1998. Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement An additional $57,000 would be allocated to the Fire Department's 1998-1999 Budget for this purpose(estimated). Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution_ BOARD ! COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) Proposed resolution Resolution No. 98-145 RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 145 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-88, CONCERNING ME EXTENSION OF 1HF 1994-1997 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION AND 1HE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of National City hereby amends Resolution No. 97-88, to read as follows: "WHEREAS, the City has met and conferred with representatives of the National City Firefighters' Association; and WHEREAS, said meeting and confer was conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 3500, et seq. WHEREAS, negotiations with the Firefighters' Association has resulted in an agreement to extend the current Memorandum of Understanding for an additional year rya no changes, provided that all members of the Firefighters' Association shall receive a 2.5, increase in salary beginning at midnight on June 29, 1998. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City does hereby extend the 1994-97 Memorandum of Understanding between ±e Firefighters' Association and the City of National City through June 30, 1998 with no changes, provided that all members of the Firefighters' Association shall receive a 2.5% increase in salary beginning at midnight on June 29, 1998. A copy of said agreement is on file in ?-.e Office of the City Clerk." PASSED and ADOPTED this 10`h day of November, 1998. ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla. City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney George H. Waters, Mayor CIosed Session Report Date of Closed Session: Purpose: ❑ §54956.7 License/Permit Determination Q §54956.8 Real Property Negotiations ❑ §54956.9 Pending Litigation §54957.6 Labor Negotiations Q §54957 Threat: Employee Appointment Evaluation, Discipline Subject Matter of Session: October 28 , 1998 NOT A PUBLIC RECORD UNTIL THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOX IS COMPLETED. SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY ATrORNEY'S OFFICE Retesse Authorized: Mp r m}er S , 19 98 By: rhe: George H. Eiser, III City Attorney Prope^y Identification (if applicable): N/A Name of Case and Court Number (if applicable): N/A Acdon(s) taken or directions given: Amendment of Resolution 97-88 to provide for 2.5% salary increase as part of extension of 1994-97 Memorandum of Understanding; Approval of Melmra-uium of Understanding for Fiscal Years 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 Council Members and Their Votes: Name: Aye No Abstain Absent Mayor Waters X Vice Mayor Inzunza X Councilman Beauchamp X Councilman Morrison X Councilwoman Zarate X Voting Tally 5 Non -Disclosure of action taken recommended (check if yes) ❑ Legal Justiticsion (if yes) (see §54957.1): ❑ Disclosure would interfere with service of process G Disclosure would impair ability to settle Q Negotiations not compieteifinal agreement not approved ❑ Employee dismissal/administrative remedies not exhausted :planation: If sosct acc use 1is. uSiilie:: ay ,—„son of cord -tie: of tnter=t. ./ If aosctt Cc; .—_sons other thins ciscua iicd Dy Tyson of Canlli0: of iraernr .pproved: :eorge Eiser, City Attorney, City of National City y: Dates: Noveirrer 5, 1998 City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE 1`IavHrs 10, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO 4 ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 PREPARED BY EXPLANATION. Roger C. DeFratis Personnel Dire .r DEPARTMENT Personnel The City of National City and Firefighters' Association negotiations have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding for FY 1998-1999 through FY 2000-2001. The agreement reached is within the guidelines established by the Council. A Summary of the Agreement is attached, and the complete MOU is on file in the City Clerk's Office. IEnvironmental Review X N/A Financial Statement This agreement would direct the City Manager to allocate an additional $68,706 to the Fire Department's 1998-1999 Budget for this purpose. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Account No Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and proposed Resolution. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS { Listed Below) 1. Proposed Resolution 2. Summary of Changes 3. MOU on file in the City Clerk's Office Resolution No 93-- RESOLUTION NO. 98 — 146 RESOLUTION OF 1HE CITY COUNCIL OF 173E CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 WHEREAS, the City has met and conferred with representatives of the National City Firefighter's Association; and WHEREAS, said meet and confer was conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 3500, et seq. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of National City and the National City Firefighters' Association for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to reflect the compensation plan as set forth in the subject MOU in the final budget for Fiscal Year 1998-99. A copy of said Memorandum of Understanding shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk and reference is made thereto for all particulars contained therein. PASSED and ADOY1this 10th day of November, 1998. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /IL.= George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT FFA NEGOTIATIONS FIREFIGHTER M.O.U. MAJOR ISSUES CONTRACT TERM 3 Year SALARIES July, 1998: 3% July, 1999: 3% July, 2000: 4% OVERTIME Implement D.O.L. pay model to eliminate 2.5 overtime pay and distribute savings to other benefits HOLIDAY PAY (NEW) Pay approximately 11 hours of pay/pay period to compensate for no holidays. HEALTH INSURANCE Increase health benefits $20.30/month. LIFE INSURANCE Increase coverage to $15,000 employee. BILINGUAL PAY (NEW) Add Bilingual Pay of $40/month COSTS: FY 1998-1999 $68,706 A:IMSWORD rTANEOO.00c 9E City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 (-ITEM TITLE PREPARED BY Resolution Accepting the Work for the Library Re -Roof Project and Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion Kathleen Trees Plan Check Engineer DEPARTMENT Building & Safety Department EXPLANATION The City Council awarded the contract for the Library Re -Roofing Project (Building & Safety Department Specification No. 1563) to Seaside Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $86,859.12. The work has been completed in subtantial compliance with the project's specifications. Attached is a change order that was approved during the course of construction. The first item was for a reduction in the scope of tear -off work. The second item was for the replacement of the existing damaged plastic roof panels at the patio. The net effect of both items was a $3,588.57 reduction in the contract price, bring the final project cost to $83,270.55 Attached for Council's consideration is a Resolution accepting the work and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Comperion. Environmental Review x N/A Financial Statement Funds are available in C.I.P. Account No. 301-509-500-598-1563. Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) Resolution. Contract Change Order. 98-_4 7 Resolution No. A-2CC 19;BOi RESOLUTION NO. 98- 147 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF till, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING ME WORK AND AUTHORIZING 1HE FILING OF 1'HJ NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR 11HE REROOFING OF THE LIBRARY (BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATION NO. 1563) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, California, as follows: It appearing to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety Department that all work required to be done by SEASIDE MAINTENANCE, INC., Building and Safety Department Specification No. 1563, for the reroofing of the Library has been completed, the City Council of National City hereby accepts said work and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Completion and orders that payment for said work be made in accordance with said contract. BE IT FURTH±:R RESOLVED that change Order No. 1 is hereby approved. PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 1998. ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla. City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser. Di, City Attorney George H. Waters, Mayor RECORDING REQUESTED BY WIEEM RECORDED MAIL TO NAM[ CITY CLERK/CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ETIEET AOOIQS 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD. OTT. ITAT[ • IIr NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 (space above this tine for recorder's use) NOTICE OF COMPLETION CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 3093 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the completion on NOVERMBER 3, . 1998 . of the LIBRARY RE —ROOF PROJECT (BUILDING DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATION NO. 1563 Work of improvement or portion of work of improvement under construction or alteration. on the premises located at 200 12TH STREET NATIONAL CITY CA 9195C-4397 Street Address City State Zip Code The undersigned owns the following interest or estate in said property: OWNER Nature of the interest or estate of owner (mortgagor, lessee. etc.) Said work of improvement was performed on the property pursuant to a cone-dct with SEASIDE MAINTENACE, INC. Name of Original Contractor The following work and material were supplied: ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND SL_=LT_ES TO General statement of kind of labor. services. equipmern t or materials RE —ROOF THE LIBRARY, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ROOF PANELS AT THE PAT=D. The names and addresses of co -owners are: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 12! NATIONAL OT1'Y 8TVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 Joint tentants. tenants in common. or other owners Dated: "OVPMBER ? , 19 98 Signature of Owner City of National City. 1243 National City Blvd.. National Clty, CA 91950 I. the undersigned. say: I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof: the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct. Executed on NOVII:IBER 3 . 19 98 . at NATIONAL CITY . California. Signature: GEORGE H. WATERS. MAYOR .•.. c GNI-171=cw c-r Gai.raGsy C7t17,1.X SPECIFICATION NO. i`57 DATIt fi,r.har 77 1.)4d CRANGI OSDES MO. 1 PEOJECT NO. pioacT1 LI31ARY AE-ADoi PAO.;ECT Z9a ( ToR) SEASIDE 144121722iAJCZ. INC. You Are Sarab1 raepwstad to eamply rit.h tie tellsriat Mows 11.00 %As contract piss And etec irisatiws i ITEM S0. S11 2 ORSt011rriolf OP CDANCES--Q..ANYT.eI. ORTS. OBIT PRICii, ORANGE IN CO IISTION SCSIDDLEI AND JDSTITICAZION. (2) Deduct the pries of the tear -off from the contract price. end add 1d tha prate differfnce for a 40 mil bass sheet as sa upgrade to the specified ander'_aYeant per attached. Replace the damaged plastle roof panel* at tha patio cover CRANGZ IN CONTRACT PRICE VOL TO TITS CNA = ORDER: TOTAL DSC2ZASI TOTAL DC2LSZ o= TERENCE WNW COL, (3) sad (A) NET (INCREASI) (DRCSEASL) CONTRACT PRICE DEf1LAS* ID GaRSACT PRIES u) $1,313.88 S 3.5R8 "7 cane Z PESO (A) 3727.31 1777 '1 S i o=TGINAL GoNTRACT MCI: A 86.339.1.2 MOIST CONTRACT PRICE. AS ADJUSTED BY PSIVIOUS CLANGS ORDZESs Sea RSI ' 7 TEE Eli Of $ 3�588.57 IS USSSY SEMEOCIEK =lt T= P. TIM TOTAL CLOSIDer COrrLCT Puts. AND TOTAL ADJUSTED CONTRACT PS= To DATE TIMM IS i83 -•5 T>ZTZS FROVIDED(- ))DAYLON S.�TIZESTOO. CONT A TIM I 75 Ix ( I)97AYS, AED TER REVISED DATE POt EN! CO MEET= Cl ALL MOSS tdiTIE 02wruCT PILL u TORS oeCtS EKT BEALL uCO(t AN AMENDMENT TO TES 001N111ACT AND ALL PS mums of ISE COMACT WILL APPLY fSTTO. TEE CONTRAC'TOS ACCSPTI MIS MANGE CEDER AS PO= causurT I TOS ADDITIONAL mu AID Alf! DENY TO TES PROJSC'T CAUSED SY TLIS CEA11Gi ORDER. TEl CRANES ORDER VAS MORS= NY TIE (OOrTLCTO/CITr) og PSuARSD Sr, MICHAEL V. 30USE CC:O7}P,l 27 I ROUST FRENCH TEE UNDERSIGNED OOSRRAC?OS. RAVE CVO CARSSUL CONSSLSATILR iti pit GEANOif PIOTOSID AND REMY AGSM IP TAR V2OPOLAL IS APPROVE: MAT Yi VILE. PROVED! W. SOUIP!®NT. P(RI= ALL MATS IAl3. SUCEPT AS NAY OTt= SE NOT= ASf7Mi, AND P>R1'OSN ALL -• MICES*ASY PCR IQ NOOK ABOVE uscarsp. AND OILS. AC27 i3 TOLL Faun • • •a•: •_ •. 1RTCE ACCIPr D - cl �Ars AOBEAT rSESCH I AIGNAIVu RAKS £PPSo4RD IY1(17 ),cLC AUILC1]G I SAFETY OIAZG:ON AMMO 172 4!A .SATE CITY KA Actk TIT.I U2L131.t7T:Of NO. DAT! Seaside Maintenance, 9nc. 105 Calle De Los jWolines ' San Clemente, California 92672 REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER This letter is in response to our meeting on Thursday, July 17, 1997 We have determined that due to the low slope on the building, a tear off without the benefit of two plies set in hot asphalt as the underlayment would raise the risk of leaking to unacceptable levels. As a result, we are requesting that we be allowed to take the following action: 1. Deduct the price of the tear off from the bid. Add in the price difference for a 40 mil base sheet as an upgrade to the underlayment. The bid breaks down as follows: Total area under consideration: Tear off Cost: 540.00 per square foot (no waste) Cost of 58 rolls of specified material at $22.86 per 300 sq. ft roll. (includes 10% waste) Cost of 53 rolls of proposed 40 mil underlayment at 553.45 per 300 sq. ft. roll (includes 10% waste) 15,600 square feet. S6,240.00 (deduct front bid) S 1325.88 (deduct form bid) $3,100.00 (add to bid) Bid amount: Deduct tear off: Deduct specified base sheet: Add cost of new base sheet: Add cost of longer :fails: Net new bid amount: SUMMARY 586,859.12 <56,240.00> <51,325.88> $3. 00.00 5150.00 S82, 543.24 It should be noted that we will offer a contractor guarantee on this revised system against leaks. All other aspects of the specification will remain the same. (949) 366-1520 * 3 4X (949) 366-9654 State License 711586 City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 6 AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ROBERT H. LEIN TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SERVICES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE UNIT. PREPARED BY DEPARTMENT Captain Craig Short Police afy EXPLANATION. The Police Department has a need for contract services to bring its Property and Evidence unit up to current standards in terms of disposing of property and redesigning its processes. Retired El Cajon Police Department Lieutenant Robert H. Lein, an expert in the field, has proposed to perform the tasks associated with these needs on a contract basis over an 18 month period. Those tasks include, but are not limited to the following: Examine all property inventory: redesign packaging, intake and control procedures; train all user personnel; establish property retention criteria: identify property to be purged; perform all legal disposition requirements and obtain all court destruction orders; design narcotics and firearms disposal plans; ready assets for conversion: return all owner identified property; purge all other appropriate property, and prepare an operating procedures manual. Environmental Review Financial Statement Contract payments not to exceed $75,000.00. Funding available in Police Department personal services account (full-time salaries). c�yn Ac�� o 001-411-000-101 ` STAFF RECOMMENDATION X N/A Authorize Mayor to enter into this contract agreement. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No 98-148 1. Agreement by and between the City of National City and Mr. Robert H. Lein RESOLUTION NO. 98 — 148 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING 1'111. MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN 1'HE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ROBERT H. LEIN TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN 1HE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE UNIT WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a contractor to audit, reorganize and streamline the National City Police Department Property System; and WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that Robert H. Lein is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with Robert H. Lein to provide services in the Police Department's Property and Evidence Unit. Said agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 1998. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk APPROVFT) AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ROBERT H. LIEN THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of October, 1998, by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "City"), and Robert H. Lien , (the "CONTRACTOR"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONTRACTOR to audit, reorganize and streamline the National City Police Department Property System. WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONTRACTOR is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONTRACTOR is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR. The CITY hereby agrees to engage the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to perform the services hereinafter set forth in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein. The CONTRACTOR represents that all services required hereunder will be performed directly by the CONTRACTOR or under direct supervision of the CONTRACTOR. 1 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONTRACTOR will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit A and B. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall appear at meetings cited in Exhibit A and B to keep staff and City Council advised of the progress on the project. The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONTRACTOR, from time to time reduce the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONTRACTOR agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with said reduction in services. 3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION Captain Craig Short hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONTRACTOR. Robert H. Lein hereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONTRACTOR. 2 4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the CONTRACTOR shall be based on billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall be based on increments of 1/6th (one -sixth) of the total contract price upon submission of each progress report delineated in Exhibit B. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit A and B shall not exceed $75,000 without prior written authorization from the City Manager. Invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit B as determined by the CITY. Tne CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested. 5. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. Completion dates or time durations for specific portions of the Project are set forth in Exhibit B. 6. DISPOSITION OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawincs, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONTRACTOR for this Project shall become the property of the CITY for use solely with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CITY upon 3 completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, contemplated by this Agreement. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both partes hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one another. The CONTRACTOR is not an employee of the CITY and is not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY's employees, including but not limited to medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance. This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONTRACTOR, and it is recognized by the parties that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONTRACTOR. Contractor has represented he will not employ any other person to perform this wcr'.<. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned by the CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent of the CITY. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONTRACTOR from employing or hiring as many employees as the CONTRACTOR may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. 8. CONTROL. Neither the CITY nor its o f f iicers, agents or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR's employees except as herein set forth, and the CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to represent that the CONTRACTOR or the 4 CONTRACTOR's agents, servants, or employees are in any manner agents, servants or employees of the CITY, it being understood that the CONTRACTOR, its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CITY wholly independent contractors and that the CONTRACTOR's obligations to the CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONTRACTOR, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of National City whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONTRACTOR, and its subcontractors, shall obtain a current City of National City business license prior to performing any work within the City. 10. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONTRACTOR represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. The CONTRACTOR represents and covenants that the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession. 11. STANDARD OF CARE. The CONTRACTOR, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with 5 that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. 12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONTRACTOR will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONTRACTOR certain confidential information to enable the CONTRACTOR to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONTRACTOR shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall limit the use and circulation of such informa- tion, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the 6 services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 13, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONTRACTOR, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources cf information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONTRACTOR without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONTRACTOR by a third party, but only to the extent that the use cr disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party. The CONTRACTOR shall not disclose any reports, recommenda- tions, conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all lecai obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation. 14. HOLD HARMLESS. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers, employees and volunteers, against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and ail claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, costs or attorneys' fees, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, in any way resulting from cr arising out of the CONTRACTOR's performance of this Agreement. 7 15. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Government Code and all amendments thereto; and ail similar state or Federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees and volunteers from and - against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments of every nature and description, including attorney's fees and costs presented, brought or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, cr volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. 16. INSURANCE. The CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain throughout the term of this agreement, the following insurance policies: a. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $300,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include non -owned vehicles. b. Workers' compensation insurance covering all of its employ- ees and volunteers at such time as any are hired by contractor. 8 c. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of cancellation or material change. d. Said policies, except for the professional liability and worker's compensation policies, shall name the CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds. e. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY's Risk Manager. If the CONTRACTOR does not keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CITY may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein. f. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain such insurance 9 coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. g. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this Agreement. 17. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including actual attorneys' fees. 18.-: MEDIATION/ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association the ("AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising cut of, cr relating to, this Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the 10 controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence and attorneys` fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award. 19. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day written notice to the CONTRACTOR. During said 60-day period the CONTRACTOR shall perform all services in accordance with this Agree- ment. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONTRACTOR in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONTRACTOR as provided for herein. In the event of termination, ail finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONTRACTOR shall become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and 11 other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONTRACTOR's breach, if any. 20. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal- Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit: in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons: 12 To CITY: Tom G. McCabe City Manager City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950 To CONTRACTOR: Robert H. Lein 957 South Mollison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section. 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONTRACTOR shall at all 13 times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CITY in which the CONTRACTOR has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONTRACTOR represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests which would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the reporting require- ments of the Political Reform Act and National City regulations. Specifically, the CONTRACTOR shall file Statements of Economic Interest with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONTRACTOR shall obtain from the City Clerk, if required by the National City Conflict of Interest Code as determined by the City Attorney of the City of National City. 22_ MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. a. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday. 14 b. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. c. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof. d. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto. e. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. f. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the cartes hereto. g• Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof. 15 h. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. i. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby. j. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. k. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such party`s counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any 16 rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONTRACTOR By: By: George H. Waters, Mayor Robert H. Lein APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser, Ill City Attorney 17 PROPOSAL TO AUDIT, REORGANIZE AND STREAMLINE THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY SYSTEM To: City Manager, Tom McCabe City of National City From: Robert H. Lein 957 South Mollison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Home (619) 442-6383 Pager (619) 979-7180 September 25, 1998 E *te r A PROPOSAL TO AUDIT, REORGANIZE, AND STREAMLINE THE NATIONAL CIi POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY SYSTEM Statement Problem On September 16, 1998, I had an occasion to do a walk through of the National City ?dice Department Property Room. I was able to view the intake storage and purging process D- operation. I physically examined several areas of the Property Room and spoke with both pr-pe-_y clerks. I also spoke with the lieutenant in charge of the Investigations Division. I determined the actual submission of property by police officers was an archaic system, invcivi .z paperwork that was not useful in maintaining chain of custody issues as the property is moved through the system Consequently, the property clerks were required to handle more paperwork necessary. In observing the general Property Room, it is obvious the storage area is overcrowded. Prone_ V coming into this- area is stored on the floor and stacked in front of full shelves. The size cf =e Property Room should handle all your property needs once the system is reorganized. A major problem appears to be one of a lack of routine property purging. In questions Me employees, it appears that no pro -active purging is taking place. In fact, the only purging which has taken place is on request by individual detective personnel. As a result, much more prc�e_^v comes into than is being eliminated. There are two additional storage sites where property is h~.f__ because of the overflow. I believe if the current Property Room is streamlined and purged. ::: -� be able to handle all property coming in for several years. In speaking. with the property clerks abc many of these issues, especially in the area of purging, their responses were they don't have try= or direction to get the job done. There appears to be an excessive amount of firearms, bicycles, and other bulk property, which and can be immediately dealt with. Other critical issues observed were hazardous materials_ such as flammables being stored inside the facility, and biological fluids that have been stored for years, and pose medical contamination and extreme safety issues for your department. Proposal I propose a complete reorganized system. By modifying the submission and intake proced streamlining the documentation requirements, we will be able to minimize a large percentage. =f work currently being done by the property clerks. These modifications will correct chain of c-__c& of evidence, and allow for easy access to property history on every item stored. At the present uze. history relative :o the chain of custody is questionable because of so many scattered ites individual property cases. I will make the needed assessments and recommendations to the National City Police Department staff and once approved we will be able to train the property personnel, police officers, supervisors and management staff on the new procedures required. With the proper support and materials required for the changes we will be able to conduct a major purging project. This will require court orders on numerous cases, which I will also facilitate. The purging process will involve several aspects such as return of property to owners, auctions, city conversion and waste disposal. There may be several items in the Property Room that can be utilized by the City of National City, and I believe there is an undetermined amount of funds available for city conversion. I will conduct the necessary needs assessments, modification recommendations, implementation and training, along with purging and physical reorganization during an 18 month period. I will facilitate the needed changes and will supervise the current property personnel as an interim m'-nnger. No changes or work will commence without the notification and/or approval of the Office of the Chief of Police or his designated staff liaison. Cost of Program As an independent contractor working for the City of National City, my fee will be S75,000.00. There would be a performance contract for 18 months. The performance contract would list performance objectives to be accomplished and will schedule progress reports on those objectives. When the project is completed, the property system will be ready for a bar coding system, which should be part of the proposed CAD/RMS system the department is currently reviewing. I will also avail myself to the City of National City in the selection process of a new property supervisor if desired. City of HUNTINGTON PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT ..r _, 7 �y„ (213) 584-6291 • FAX (213) 581-9080 September 24, 1998 A. L. DiCerchio. Chief of Police National City Police Department 1200 National City Blvd. National City, CA 9 950 Dear Chief DICe.chio: 6542 MILES AVENUE • HUNTINGTON PARK. CA 90255-4386 RANDY E. NARRAMORE CHIEF OF POLICE Mr. Lein has he—cied an my Office of Professional Standards, which involves all internal affairs investigations, both for the Police Department and the City of Huntington Park He has reorganized the internal affairs procedures and has proposed and submitted city orr;narice and resolutions which have been adopted by the Huntington Park City Council. These changes have not only provided for the raising of standards at the Huntington Park Police Department, and cases have held up against several levels of appeal. Mr. Lein has also conducted an audit for the Records Division and is currently completing a year long project which involved a total overhaul and streamlining of the Huntington Park Property system. Mr. Lein has a thorough understanding of all the mec'tanisms and statutes surrounciing property issues, which encompasses criminal and civil liabilities. He pays particular attention to serious areas of involving narcotics, money and other critical evidence issues. Our Property Room today holds those responsible accountable. The property facility is completely secure from outside and inside in, -.lion. He works well with all department personnel, city staff and other components of the -final justice system. Without hesitation. ? iiatily recommend Mr. Lein for your property/evidence reorganizarion project. He will be an excellent solution for your problem. If you have any questions regarding the work Mr. Lein has performed for my organisation, please feel free to contact me at any time. Very truly OOurs. P.YE.NaR.'ti�`.IORE .ief of Police To: A. L. DiCerchio, Chief of Police National City Police Department From: Robert H. Lein 957 South Mollison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Home (619) 442-6383 Pager (619) 979-7180 Re: Time Line Proposal October 12, 1998 EXµ-!81'r PROPERTY SYSTEM REDESIGN PROPOSED TIME LINE PHASE ONE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - SYSTEM AND INVENTORY PROCEDURES 6 Months Two 3-month Progress Reports ▪ Examine property control system - all property forms, packaging and storage procedures • Examine all property inventory - three sites Necessary redesign of materials, packaging containers and forms • Necessary modification of intake and control procedures ▪ Submit all redesigns and procedure modifications for approval • Train all user personnel on approved changes PHASE TWO PURGING PLAN 6 Months Two 3-month Progress Reports • Establish property retention criteria 0- Identity all property to be purged • Establish case research plan 0. Perform all legal disposition requirements • Obtain all necessary court destruction orders PHASE THREE PROPERTY PURGING - FINAL DISPOSITION 6 Months Two 3-month Progress Reports • Design narcotics disposal plan (implement on approval) Design firearms disposal plan (implement on approval) • Ready all property and money for City conversion ▪ Return all owner identified property ▪ Prepare property for auction ▪ Dispose of all non -valuable property 0. Complete a Standard Operating Procedures manual TIME LINE DETAILS The attached time line proposal delineates the property system redesign project in three phases: Phase one will involve studying the property system that is currently used to submit property, log property in, storage, record and control its movement through the system: better establishing chain of custody. Modifications of property forms and containers, along with procedural changes, in their use, will be proposed. When recommended changes are approved, and new materials are acquired. I will train all user personnel and then implement the changes. The computerization of the property system can proceed any time after completion of phase one. The department can purchase a stand-alone bar coding system. or it can opt to purchase and network a property bar coding system into the proposed CAD/R.MS system, which would be the most efficient choice. Phase two will require establishing purging criteria. This will require the involvement of sworn personnel with investigative backgrounds. We will set property retention criteria based on case needs, i.e., murder cases and high profile felonies, in addition to established sentencing and appe&larp criteria. After retention criteria has been established, we will go through property piece by piece and locate property fitting the purging criteria. This process will require the assistance of departmental personnel, i.e., cadets, CSO's, etc., due to an anticipated lengthy time to compiete this process. After property to be purged is identified, a team consisting of sworn personnel, coordinated by myself, will be detailed to research every case supporting each piece of property, to determine case dispositions for property status. This process will be the most time consuming part of the purging process. Special scheduling of these personnel may be required in order not :o interfere with their normal work loads. There will be a separate process for the destruction of narcotics involving an itemized inventor" attached to a request to the court for a destruction order. An internal custody chain for destruction will be established. It will involve sworn personnel outside the normal property loop, who will conduct random sampling/testing/weighing. This will ensure against internal tampering issues. A firearms disposal plan will be submitted for approval. This may include recommendations for some police department conversion. and possibly some sales to authorized firearms dealers if it appears financially worthwhile and acceptable to the City. Phase three will involve the final removal of all property cleared for purring. This will require notification of victims/owners for property return. This will be accomplished by special public notices for owner location requirements. It will require letters be sent to identified property owners. There will possibiy be public viewing for identification purposes of unidentified stolen property sdil being held in adjudicated cases. The actual removal of all cleared property will involve public auction by the City or a private contractor after City Council approval. This property will have to be moved from present storage facilities and relocated to one area designated for its disposal. All other property not deemed valuable or returned to owners will go to the trash. Biological fluids will go with the narcotics burn. Chemical wastes identified will be handled by a City designated haz-mat contractor. Cleared narcotics should go to a designated law enforcement operated burn site. Firearms to be destroyed should go to a designated crush site. It will be necessary to obtain destruction court orders for property seized by search warrants. These cases must be ii1e led to the court with documentation that establishes all attempts have been made to locate owners via letters and public notices. The final part of this phase will be to submit or revise a Standard Operating Procedures manual. It will include ail property system procedures from submission through purging. It will include at least two random property audits per year. These audits will be required to be supervised and conducted by personnel ouiside the normal property loop. They will be done on short notice, which should. ensure their inter. r. Upon completion of this project, if desired, I will offer my service to the City in sitting on the oral selection board for a new Property Supervisor. OLICZ DEPARTMENT 'ad •F 464 October 6, 1998 L r� • • - ROBENT R. MORj over OP POLICE Mr. Torn McCabe, City Manager City of National City _ 1243 National City Blvd. National City, California 91950-4031 Dear Mr. McCabe: It is my understanding that the City of National City Police Department is considering utilizing Mr. Bob Lein for its property/evidence reorganization project. I write this letter to share a cole of the projects that Mr. Lein was involved in when employed by the City of El Cajon Police Department Mr. Lein was involved in a 6-month audit of our Records Division, which involved measuring the efficiency of report transcription, fee services, front counter service, personnel duties and physical layout of the division. As a result of this audit, recommendations were made and implemented which included; front counter partitioning, reduction of instant fee services and increasing mail out c ;, reduction of hours services were performed and having set hours for services, prioritizing repo✓ to .ac; ption, closing the business office from evening to morning hours and establishing an emergency phone for after hour walk-up emergencies. Another project involving Mr. Lein was a one and a half year property rcotn audit and revision. After. assessment it was determined that there were large amounts of property that had not been purged for over 20 yew. A user's committee was formed, purging criteria was established, a task forcermearch team identified disposable property, legal needs for disposition were identified which involved s rhing for owners for possible returns and meetings with judges were conducted to obtain court o that all. civil liabilities would be minimized as much as possible. The property was i not cony";derg, but a system for on -going and timely property removal was p only purged. established and Ott: p.---terized. I highly recommend Mr. Lein for the project he is being considered. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Sincerel Robert R. M6REAL; Chief of Police RR1M:rnkm cc: A. L. DiCerchio. Chief of Police, National City Police Department tCO FLETCI~ER PARKWAY • EL CA.;CN CAL:FORNIA a M•4/ r nrpy — £oz9 ebb 61'9 N L 31 H a6-L9-1J0 City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE 11-10-98 % ITEM TITLE AGENDA ITEM NO 7 WARRANT REGISTER #17 PREPARED BY ROBERT A. RABAGO DEPARTMENT EXPLANATION. RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER #17 PER GOVERNMENT SECTION CODE 37208. FINANCE Environmental Review Financial Statement N/A N/A Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION I recommend ratification of these of $791,271.85 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION warrants for a total ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No 1. Warrant Recister #17 Worker's Comp Warrant Register dated 10/21/98 a -ISO ;Re., '/80 City of National City Department of Finance 1243 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950-4397 (619) 336-4267 TO: THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: MARIA L. MATIENZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF WARRANTS AND/CR PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 17 GENERAL FUND TECHNOLOGY FUND LIBRARY FUND PARKS MAINTENANCE FUN RETIREMENT FUND P.O.S.T. FUND LOWER SWEETWATER FUND SEWER SERVICE FUND TINY TOT CLASSES FUND GRANT -NC SUPPR. OF DR 73,026.89 21,964.00 1,886.89 2,567.11 16,522.24 1,958.45 144.53 12,183.11 102.84 144.53 REGISTER TOTALS PAYROLL FOR PERIOD 10/6/98-10/19/98 TOTAL LIBRARY COMPUTER CENT GRANT-C.D.B.G. CDC PAYMENTS PROPOSITION "A" FUND TDA FACILITIES MAINT FUND LIABILITY INS. FUND GENERAL SERVICES FUND INFORMATION SERVICES MOTOR VEHICLE SVC FUN TRUST & AGENCY 207.12 75,192.-3 8,213.32 208.572, �_ 2,998.39 30,342.52 6,258.49 8,782.05 8,399.-_ 12,080.29 1,387.57 284,582.53 494,951.5 779,534.4_ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE DEMANDS AS LISTED ABOVE AND COVERED BY: WARRANT NUMBERS 151792 THROUGH 151896 INCLUSIVE EXCEPTING NONE 1259-1322 INCLUSIVE ARE CORRECT AND JUST TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND CONFORM TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THAT MONEY IS AVAILABLE IN THE PROPER FUNDS TO PAY SAID DEMANDS. MARIA ,. MATIENZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR i I'ancr City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE 11-10-98 AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 ITEM TITLE WARRANT REGISTER #18 PREPARED BY ROBERT A. RABAGO DEPARTMENT FINANCE EXPLANATION RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER #18 PER GOVERNMENT SECTION CODE 37208. Environmental Review Financial Statement N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION I recommend ratification of these warrants for a total of $228,671.65 N/A Account No. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIOIj ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) 1. Warrant Register #18 2. Worker's Comp Warrant Register dated 10/28/98 Resolution No. { .,.pve. 3'c01 TO: City of National City Department of Finance 1243 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950-4397 (619) 336-4267 THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: MARIA L. MATIENZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF WARRANTS AND/OR PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 18 GENERAL FUND TECHNOLOGY FUND LIBRARY FUND PARKS MAINTENANCE FUN RETIREMENT FUND GAS TAXES FUND P.O.S.T. FUND LOWER SWEETWATER FUND SEWER SERVICE FUND TINY TOT CLASSES FUND GRANT -NC SUPPR. OF DR REGISTER TOTALS PAYROLL TOTAL 104,538.69 4,384.27 735.34 794.59 774.71 405.35 1,192.50 210.31 9,627.91 16.60 141.32 TRASH RATE STABILIZAT GRANT-C.D.B.G. CDC PAYMENTS GRANT -HIGHWAY BRIDGE TDA FACILITIES MAINT FUND LIABILITY INS. FUND GENERAL SERVICES FUND INFORMATION SERVICES MOTOR VEHICLE SVC FUN TRUST & AGENCY 2,802.85 327.03 179.04 1,062.40 52,719.91 15,568.17 2,377.18 203.20 914.06 23,586.38 540.16 223,101.97 0.00 223,101.97 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE DEMANDS AS LISTED ABOVE AND COVERED BY: WARRANT NUMBERS 151898 THROUGH 151992 INCLUSIVE EXCEPTING NONE 1323-1347 INCLUSIVE ARE CORRECT AND JUST TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND CONFORM TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THAT MONEY IS AVAILABLE IN THE PROPER FUNDS TO PAY SAID DEMANDS. MARIA L. MATIENZO, FINANCE, IRECTOR ec‘tilcc City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE A \ PORTION OF E. 19TH STREET, EAST OF EUCLID AVENUE AND WEST OF VALLE VISTA AVENUE. CASE FILE NO. SC-1998-1 PREPARED BY Ron Santos -Assistant PIanneEPARTMENT Planning EXPLANATION At a hearing held November 2, 1998, Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the City Engineer's request to vacate a 500 square foot portion of right-of-way, located at the terminus of an E. 19th Street cul-de-sac, just east of Euclid Avenue. The parcel exists as surplus to existing improvements along E. 19th Street including full -width street, curb, gutter and sidewalk. It is fully landscaped and utilized as part of the front yard of the single-family residential lot existing contiguously to the north. Council declared the property surplus at a meeting held in January, 1992, and directed the Engineering Department to initiate conveyance to the adjacent property owner, Charles Hostler, Jr. Mr. Hostler, who holds underlying fee ti- tle to the subject property, has agreed to legally merge it with his residential lot following conveyance. Action on this matter had been delayed due to a lack of interest on the part of previous owners in acquiring rights to the property. The Planning Commission found that the subject portion of right-of-way has no present or prospective public use or purpose. Consequently, it is fitting that it be vacated to achieve consistency with its current use as front yard for the adjacent lot. Environmental Review Financial Statement X N/A N/A Account No. STAFF recommends that Lo ncil adopt the attached resolution, setting a public hearing date for consideration of the street vacation request. HDeAlD / COMMISSION RECOMMEND,ATIOJ..1 Vote: Ayes: Unanimous ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) 1. Resolution 2. Location Map Resolution No. 98-149 RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 149 RESOLUTION OF ME CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF E. 19' STREET, EAST OF EUCLID AVENUE AND WEST OF VALLE VISTA AVENUE CASE FILE NO. SC-1998-1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City hereby declares its intention to vacate, pursuant to the provisions of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, a portion of E. 19th Street, east of Euclid Avenue and west of Vane Vista Avenue, in the City of National City, more particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, that the time for hearing any and all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation is hereby set for 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers in the Civic Center in the City of National City, California. BE IT FURrZiut RESOLVED that the City Engineer of the City of National City is hereby directed to post notice of the passage of this Resolution and the time and place of hearing in accordance with law. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 1998. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. riser, Ili, City Attorney EXHIBIT "A" APN 558-230-03 ADJACENT PARCEL PORTION OF 19TH STREET TO BE VACATED JUANITA B. KOHNOW, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 60.5 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 121 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 400 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF QUARTER SECTION 107 OF RANCHO DE LA NACION, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 166, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY MAY 11, 1869 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION 107 THAT IS 400 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF QUARTER SECTION 107; THENCE, LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, NORTH 70° 50' 08" EAST, 60.50 FEET; THENCE, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EASTERLY 60.5 FEET, NORTH 19° 02' 53" WEST, 8.95 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE, CONTINUING, NORTH 19° 02' 53" WEST, 41.05 FEET; THENCE, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHERLY 50 FEET, NORTH 70° 50' 08" EAST, 49.11 FEET TO A POINT OF CUSP OF A TANGENT 50.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY; THENCE, SOUTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 79° 41' 04", AN ARC LENGTH OF 69.54 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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At the City Council meeting of October 27, 1998, the subject of keeping the pool open beyond October 31, 1998 was brought up. It was referred to staff for a report. Attached is a report of a meeting held regarding the pool schedule and associated costs. Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement If the schedule as reported is approved, it will require an additional $19,800 this year to keep the pool open beyond October 31, 1998. Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Request council direction. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No Report A-ZJ0 IRe• City of National City Parks & Recreation Department 140 East Twelfth Street, Suite A, National City, CA 91950-3312 (619) 336-4290 REPORT ON POOL SCHEDULE Presently, the pool is scheduled to be open from March through October. Up until the budget crunch of a few years ago, the pool had been open on an 11-month schedule. A meeting was held on Friday, October 30, 1998 to discuss keeping the pool open beyond the normal closing date of October 31st. Those in attendance included representatives from Sweetwater, Bonita Vista High, National City Swim Club, members of the Fire Department, Public Works staff, and Recreation Staff. The various organizations submitted dates and times they would like to use the pool beyond October 31, 1998. They would like. .the pool available to them between November 14, 1998 and February 28, 1999. (This is ordinarily the period of time we are closed.) A Public Works maintenance window period of November 26, 1998 through January 3, 1999 was agreed upon by all parties. This gives the city the opportunity to accomplish yearly maintenance duties. According to representatives at this meeting, the number of swimmers that they have and their residency status is as follows: National City Swim Club 73 swimmers 23 are NC residents Sweetwater High School 20 swimmers 20 are NC residents Bonita Vista High 78 swimmers 10 are NC residents The fees that the City would receive during the additional open time would amount to around $2,400 per month, except for the 4-5 weeks that it would be closed for maintenance. City maintenance costs are approximately $300 per day or $9000 per month. There would be a shortfall of approximately $6,600 monthly. The total cost increase for this year would be approximately $19,800. One of the schools, Bonita Vista, would only be using our pool through February 1999 because the pool they ordinarily use, Southwestern College, will re -open in March 99. Therefore, if Council decided to keep the pool open on an 11-month schedule after this trial year, the yearly cost increase would be approximately $22,200 because we would lose the income from Bonita Vista High School. If council decides to keep the pool open as explained in this report, staff recommends not opening for noon swim due to the low turnout during these months. Since October 1st, we are averaging 6-8 swimmers per day; it is costing us $8-$10 per hour for a lifeguard to be on duty. Representatives from the meeting held on October 30th will be in attendance at the Council meeting along with city staff to answer any questions. City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT November 10, 1998 MEETING DATE 11 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 ITEM TITLE Legislative Advocacy PREPARED BYPark Morse, Asst. City Mar ggr DEPARTMENT City Manager EXPLANATION. See attached. Environmental Review Financial Statement N/A N/A Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Council direction. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No November 10, 1998 Staff Report on Legislative Advocacy At the October 27, 1998, City Council meeting, Staff was asked to return this evening with an update on the Legislative Advocate contract. As the Council is aware, the current agreement with The Wilson Group has been operating on a month -to -month basis since the Summer of 1997. Unfortunately, available staff time has not allowed us to move the process along during the intervening months. Having said that, we do need to advance this review. We need to test the current contract terms and conditions in the marketplace and we need to conclude our promise to the City Council that we would review the contract. Staff would suggest the following course of action. It is suggested that a review committee be formed comprised of a Councilmember, the City Attorney, the Executive Director of CDC and the Assistant City Manager. These four would be tasked with the following: 1. Develop a short -form RFP; 2. Release the RFP to a short-list of Sacramento advocates; 3. Review the RFP responses 4. Interview the firms most closely matching our needs 5. Select a preferred firm to represent the City 6. Negotiate a contract with that firm 7. Present the preferred firm and contract to the City Council If this approach meets the City Council's needs, you would need to appoint one member to serve on this ad hoc committee. I believe that steps 1 and 2 above could be accomplished in a few weeks and this would at least start the process. The Wilson Group will be included in any RFP solicitation. City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE November 10, 1998 12 AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE Cablecasting City Council Meetings PREPARED BYPark Morse, Asst. City EXPLANATION. See attached. DEPARTMENT City Manager Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement N/A Account No. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Council direction. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No November 10, 1998 Staff Report on Cablecasting At the October 27, 1998, City Council meeting, Staff was asked to return this evening with an update on the possibilities of cablecasting City Council meetings. The brief history of this subject is that the discussion has twice been before the City Council for action. The first occasion was on January 24, 1995, and the second time was on September 23, 1997. On each occasion the Staff Report was filed without action. On June 16, 1998, the City Council held a regular budget workshop to consider the City's Fiscal 98-99 budget. At that workshop, Staff was directed to begin work on a cablecasting proposal that would involve: possible staffing by the Adult School; possible changes in City Council meeting times, and; a possible workshop to discuss how cablecasting might be implemented. The implementation of a cablecasting effort is a moderately complex undertaking which requires specialized knowledge of audio/video (AN) equipment, production techniques and integration of the AN gear with cable company operations. Since the City Council's renewed interest in this subject last Summer, Staff has identified a consultant whom we believe can make this project happen. D'Andra La Pierre is the County's former head of video services and prior to that held a similar position at the City of Spokane. One of Ms. _a Pierre's interesting strengths is that she either has or is fulfilling these same tasks for the cities of Solana Beach and La Mesa. We have had several meetings with her and have concluded contract negotiations just short of the document signatures. She has had encouraging discussions with the Adult School and others on the possibility of being a part of this effort. She has had discussions with our Purchasing Agent on the subject of streamlining any equipment RFP we would need through use of RFPs from other cities. There will be some cost of cablecasting. What that cost is largely depends upon who our production partners are and what quality level the City Council desires for the production. Assuming that the City Council wants to move forward, there are many, many options to sift through before we can decide how we want to cablecast. Staff is ready to execute the contract with Ms. La Pierre. We would suggest we give her some time tc prepare a rough proposal and develop the options we need to consider. When that is done, it makes sense to proceed with a workshop at which the City Council could thoroughly review the proposal and the options. It would be my hope that that workshop, properly focused and led by someone who knows the subject, would produce enough direction to Staff that we could proceed. Conclusion If the City Council is interested in pursuing cablecasting and if you agree with Staffs recommendations above then it would be appropriate to affirm that and to begin to schedule a workshop (perhaps for December) and to invite Ms. La Pierre.