HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03-03 CC AGENDA PKTAGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CIVIC CENTER
1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY - MARCH 3, 1998 - 3:00 P.M.
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 CITY MANAGER, TOM G.
MCCABE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24,
1998.
COUNCIL AGENDA
3/3/98 Page 2
MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS
Sweetwater Authority
PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming the month of March, 1998 to be: "MENTAL RETARDATION
AWARENESS MONTH"
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.
1. Resolution No 98-23
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the
City Manager to execute a letter agreement with the Metropolitan Transit
Development Board concerning Americans with Disabilities Act Reserve
Allocation Funding. (National City Transit)
2. Resolution No. 98-24
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing
participation of the City of National City in the New Beginnings
Collaborative and adopting a Statement of Support for the New Beginnings
Collaborative. (Community Development Commission)
COUNCIL AGENDA
3/3/98 Page 3
CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
3. Resolution No. 98-25
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City waiving the
bidding process and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute an
Agreement with Federal Signal Corporation for the purchase of lightbars for
police patrol vehicles. (Purchasing)
4. Resolution No. 98-26
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City waiving the
bidding process and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute an
Agreement with EPIC Solutions for the purchase of a Digital Booking
Camera System. (Purchasing)
5. WARRANT REGISTER #33 (Finance)
Ratification of Demands in the amount of $346,564.64.
6. Claim for Damages: Irma Sanchez (City Clerk)
7. Claim for Damages: Armando Zavala (City Clerk)
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
8. Resolution No. 98-27
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City approving the
issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds by the Community Development
Commission of the City of National City in the maximum principal amount of
$29,000,000. (Community Development Commission)
COUNCIL AGENDA
3/3/98 Page 4
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)
9. Resolution No. 98-28
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City opposing the
"English for Children Initiative" (City Attorney)
NEW BUSINESS
10. Wireless Communications Facilities on City Property. (City Manager)
-> CITY MANAGER
-* CITY ATTORNEY
-> OTHER STAFF
-> MAYOR
- CITY COUNCIL
11. Proposed South Bay Wildlife Refuge (Councilman Beauchamp)
COUNCIL AGENDA
3/3/98 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.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION.
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) — Dispute with City of San Diego
concerning Metro Sewer Contract.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting — March 10, 1998 - 6:00 p.m. - Council
Chambers, Civic Center.
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IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
505 GARRETT AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 2328
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91912-2328
(619) 420-1413
FAX (619) 425-7469
February 23, 1998
Mr. Tom McCabe
City Manager
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Dear Mr. McCabe
GOVERNING BOARD
J.S. SKI WOLNIEWICZ, CHAIRMAN
MARGARET COOK WELSH, VICE CHAIR
JAMES "JIM' DOUD
SUE JARRETT
BUD POCKLINGTON
GEORGE H. WATERS
CARY F. WRIGHT
WANDA AVERY
TREASURER
DIAN J. REEVES
SECRETARY
I would appreciate your assistance in putting Sweetwater Authority on the agenda for
the March 3, 1998 City Council meeting at 3:00 p.m. The Authority would like to make a
presentation to the City of National City in appreciation for use of its Council Chambers
during the Sweetwater Authority remodeling project.
I would greatly appreciate a call confirming placement on the agenda. I can be reached
at 422-8395, ext. 601. Also, don't hesitate to call if there are any further questions.
Very truly yours,
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
Richard A. Reynolds
General Manager
RAR:ruis
cc: Mayor George Waters
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A Public Agency,
Serving National City, Chula Vista and Surrounding Areas
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
1rnr1ama1inu
Mental retardation is a condition which today affects an estimated
seventeen hundred National City children and adults and their families;
and
The most effective weapons for alleviation of the serious problems
associated with mental retardation are public knowledge and
understanding; and
The potential for citizens with mental retardation to function more
independently and productively must be fostered; and
During the month of March, 140,000 members through 1,100 state
and local chapters of the Arc, a national organization on mental
retardation, are forging vital employment, educational, and fund
-raising campaigns under private sector initiatives; and
The Arc of San Diego is celebrating 47 years of service to families
and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE H. WATERS, Mayor of the City of National
City, do hereby proclaim March, 1998 as:
MENTAL RETARDATION: AWARENESS. MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
National City be affixed this 3rd day of March, 1998.
GEORGE H. WATERS
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM NO 1
ITEM TITLE RECOMMENDATION ON AMERICANS WITH DISABILI1'1ES ACT (ADA)
REVENUE ALLOCATION FUNDING
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
March 3, 1998
Alfredo Rios, Jr.
DEPARTMENT
National City Transit
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ACT) Revenue Allocation Funding is calculated based on the total
revenue miles operated by each operator. The funding source is the City of National City local TDA
Article 4.0 Funds.
$42,076 is the amount that the City of National City is using to fund its portion of the 1999 ADA
Complementary Paratransit Assessment.
The funding generated by this assessment will be used to finance the ADA Complementary Paratransit
service in zone 4 (South Bay).
Environmental Review X N/A
Financial Statement
This Action only involves TDA funds and not the City's General Fund. r ) ,7'-')
Account No.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No 9 8- 2 3
* MTDB Letter of Agreement
A-200 (Rev. 9/901
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 2 3
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER
AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONCERNING AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT RESERVE ALLOCATION FUNDING
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with the Metropolitan Transit
Development Board concerning Americans with Disabilities Act Reserve Allocation Funding.
Said agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George f;#iLac
ser, III
City Attorney
George H. Waters, Mayor
1255 Imperial Avenue. Su,te 1000
San Diego. CA 92101-7490
(619) 231-1466
FAX (619) 234-3407
January 30, 1998
Mr. Tom McCabe
City Manager
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
Dear Mr. McCabe:
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MTDB Doc. No. G0407.0-98
SRTP 880.5 (PC 263)
Subject: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REVENUE ALLOCATION FUNDING
This letter will serve as an Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB)
regarding the funding source that National City will be using to fund its portion of the FY 1999
ADA Complementary Paratransit assessment as outlined in the attachment.
Assessment Amount: $42,076
Funding Source: City of National City Local TDA Article 4.0 funding
If you agree with the above, please sign and return the document marked "original" to MTDB,
Attention: Inez Gonzalez. If there are any questions about the information outlined, please
contact Jennifer Williamson of my staff at 557-4514.
The funding generated by this assessment will be used to finance ADA Complementary Paratransit
Services in Zone 4 (South Bay).
Sincerely, Accepted:
Thomas F. Larwin Tom McCabe
General Manager City Manager
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CL-ADAMCCABE.JWILLI
Date:
Attachment: ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Projections
cc: Ken Karnes, County of San Diego
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MEETING DATE
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
March 3, 1998
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AGENDA ITEM NO
ITEM TITLE
RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL
CITY COLLABORATIVE AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
FOR THE NATIONAL CITY COLLABORATIVE.
PREPARED BY DEPARTMENT
Paul Desrochers,
EXPLANATION Executive Director
CDC
In January of 1995, under the auspices of the National School
District, the New Beginnings Collaborative was inaugurated with the
support of the City and other public and private agencies. The
subject resolution provides continuing support for another three
years.
The attached report contains more details of the program.
Environmental Review
Financial Statement
Approve Resolution.
X N/A
Account No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below)
1. Staff Report
2. Statement of Support
98-24
Resolution No
n-200 !Re.-. Pr-COO-PH.120
RESOLUTION NO. 98-24
RESOLUTION OF ME CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY IN THE NEW BEGINNINGS COLLABORATIVE
AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR
THE NEW BEGINNINGS COLLABORATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of National City supports the concepts and ideals of the New
Beginnings Collaborative; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City is committed to promoting family and
community well being in National City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City adopts a Statement of Support for the New Beginnings Collaborative to provide
services in a coordinated and cooperative effort to the citizens of National City and authorizing the
City Manager to take all necessary steps to implement this Statement of Support. Said Statement
of Support is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOYI EI) this 3' day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
George H. Waters, Mayor
National City Collaborative
Two years ago, with the assistance of $30,000 in CDBG funds, the
National City Collaborative opened the FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER at
Kimball School. Now, the program is in the process of locating a
site for another Resource Center in the Eastern area of the city.
The Collaborative brings numerous activities to the city in support
of improving the quality of life for neighborhood residents. The
result has been extremely positive. At the Family Resource Center,
the County of San Diego provides social and public health services;
Children's Hospital, immunizations; Citizenship, English, Child
Development and Craft classes are conducted; and a pre-school
program is operational. Off -site a Critical Hours program for
teens is conducted at Casa De Salud by South Bay Community
Services. Recently a survey of city businesses was conducted in
conjunction with the Community Development Commission and the
Chamber of Commerce in an attempt to learn more about the needs of
small businesses, training needs and employment opportunities. The
results of the survey will be released soon.
The purpose of the Collaborative is to coordinate the efforts of
many agencies working within the community to avoid duplication of
services with resulting strong programs. Paradise Hospital's
Partner's For Prevention, by being, a member provides a Health and
Safety component. Operation Samahan, the Boy's & Girls Club are
becoming active participants. The City's involvement has been
through the coordination of existing programs. For example, the
Police Department's Gang Prevention/Diversion and Drug Awareness
Programs are coordinated with the Collaborative. Casa De Salud is
the site for the Critical Hours program, the Police and Fire
Departments have coordinated community service programs; and the
Library, literacy programs. The only outright financial
participation has been in the form of a one-time grant of CDBG
funds of $30,000 for the conversation of several school district
buildings for use by the Family Resource Center.
The quantifiable results of the first three years include:
* Better academic scores at Kimball School
* More children immunized to prevent illnesses
* Less neighborhood crime
* Greater parental participation at Kimball School events
An independent evaluation by California State University, San
Marcos will soon be available regarding statistics for the above
and other indicators of success or areas needed for improvement.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
FOR THE COLLABORATIVE
This is a Statement of Support of the City of National City for the
Collaborative. While not a legally binding document, this document
does indicate support by the City to work together to implement the
service delivery plan for National City designated for this year.
I. Purpose: The purpose of the Statement of Support is to
maintain the effective working relationship established by the
National City planning year for the purposes of implementing
the proposed program. The goal of this program is:
To promote family and community well-being in National City through
prevention and early intervention and create systems change through
family -focused integrated service delivery.
II. Term: The National City planning year shall begin July 1,
1998 and extend through June 30, 2001, and is renewable from
year to year unless either party gives notice of intent to
withdraw from the collaboration.
III. Description of Services:
A. General Provisions: The following services may be
provided by collaborators in the National City
Collaborative:
1. A representative to serve on the Executive Committee
and Council of the collaborative.
2. A representative to serve, as needed and subject to
the availability of resources, on resource team
meetings for purposes of case planning.
3. Assistance in the training of other collaborators
concerning available services, referral procedures,
etc. Collaborators to be trained include
representatives from other organizations, parents
from targeted neighborhoods, volunteers, family
advocates and community groups.
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4. Assistance in the development and implementation of
coordinated information services to parents in the
targeted communities.
5. Assistance in the development and implementation of
common confidentiality guidelines. Said guidelines
shall be consistent with all local, state and
federal codes and mandates governing confidentiality
and rights of privacy.
6. Assistance in recruitment, training, screening and
deployment of community volunteers.
7. Review of agency program development, to the extent
feasible, as how it fits into the ongoing aims of
the collaboration.
8. Participation, as possible, in interagency Focus
Group discussions for the purposes of gathering
information and assessing program impact.
9. Assistance in the development and implementation of
collaborative information management.
10. Support of prevention strategies in the individual
agency and through cross -agency activities.
11. Participation in community awareness, mandated
reporting and documentation activities of the
Collaborative.
B. Specific Provisions: In addition to the aforementioned
Support, the City of National City offers the following
specific services, subject to the availability of
resources and other reasonable limitations:
1. Provide Drug Awareness Education by uniformed police
officers to at -risk youths through school programs.
2. Provide Campus Security by uniformed police officers
to middle schools in National City.
3. Provide Crime Prevention and Youth Delinquency
Counseling to parents and citizens of National City.
4. Provide Anti -Gang Assistance through the Police
Department to local youths to the extent possible.
5. Provide Gang Diversion programs to youth in the
nature of recreational, social and cultural
activities, i.e. sports programs for the targeted
groups.
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6. Provide supervised summer recreation programs at
elementary schools to promote inter -relationships
and accepted group behavior.
7. Provide social and cultural activities to all ages
to promote family concepts such as swimming,
dancing, and outings.
IV. Termination
The City of National City may withdraw from participation in
the Collaborative for any reason, by giving thirty (30) days
written notice.
George Waters, Mayor Tom McCabe, City Manager
Date Date
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City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March 3, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
ITEM TITLE
Resolution to award a sole source purchase to Federal Signal
Corporation for Lightbars for Police cars.
Brenda E. Hodges< DEPARTMENT Purchasing
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION.
The Police Department has requested a specific lightbar,
as justified in their attached memo. Federal Signal Corporation is the
manufacturer, and therefore the sole source for the procurement.
The Police Department requests that this lightbar become the new standard
for all Police black and white patrol vehicles. We currently have eleven
(11) black and whites on order for this fiscal year, therefore
implementing the change now, will have the greatest impact on the fleet.
This would provide new lightbars for all eleven (11) new cars, with the
older lightbars being slowly converted on an as needed basis.
As allowed by Purchasing Ordinance #1480, Section 12a, the bidding
requirements may be dispensed with, when the commodity can be obtained
from only one vendor, and when a particular commodity has been
standardized by order of the City Council. It is therefore requested
that the City Council proclaim the 'Smart Vectra' lightbar as the new
'standard', and authorize the Purchasing Agent to effect the sole source
purchase from Federal Signal Corporation in the amount of S17,875.44.
Environmental Review N / A
Financial Statement
Funds are available in Vehicle C.I.P. budget.
AcS.unt No. 643-422-224-511 /
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In concurrence with the Police Department and the DirectorPublic
Works, it is recommended that the resolution be approved.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below)
Police Department Memo dated Feb. 19, 1998
98-25
Resolution No
A -?CC ( Re. v/AC''
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION FOR
THE PURCHASE OF LIGHTBARS
FOR POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Police Department has recommended that required lightbars for
police patrol vehicles be purchased from Federal Signal Corporation without complying with the
competitive bidding procedure set forth in the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.60.220 of the Municipal Code authorizes dispensing with
the bidding procedure when the City Council determines that it is in the City's best interest to do
so; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that special circumstances exist to support the
need for the lightbars manufactured by Federal Signal Corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
National City that the Council finds and determines that it is in the City's best interest to
purchase lightbars for police patrol vehicles from Federal Signal Corporation without complying
with the competitive bidding procedure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that
the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a Purchase Order
between Federal Signal Corporation and the City of National City to effect this purchase.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H.
City Attorney
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ser, Ill
George H. Waters, Mayor
February 19, 1998
To:
From: M.G. Tricker, Lieutenant 1Ll
Subject: Smart Vector Lightbar
Brenda Hodges, Purchasing Agent
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The "Smart Vector" lightbar, because of its unique configuration allows
greater flexibility in its use. The emergency lights are individually encased
which allows the officer to customize the sequencing depending on the
situation.
The "V" shape of the light bar is an enhanced safety feature that can't be
overemphasized. The shape allows for more of the emergency lighting to be
projected out to the side, which improves the visibility of the police car to
vehicles approaching from the side. This becomes especially important when
a police car is running Code through an intersection. Most police vehicle
accidents that occur within intersections are usually of the broadside type.
Increasing the visibility of the police car in those situations should have a
positive impact on reducing these types of collisions.
Our concerns for the safety of our officers and citizens we serve, as well as
addressing the issue of the City's liability as it relates to police involved
collisions, were the compelling reasons we have recommended switching to
the Smart Vector lightbar system.
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March 3, 1998
AGENDA ITEM NO 4
ITEM TITLE
Resolution to waive the bidding process and award a contract
to EPIC Solutions for a Digital Booking Camera System
Brenda E. Hodges 'DEPARTMENT Purchasing
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION.
See attached.
Environmental Review _ N/A
Financial Statement
Funds appropriated via Resolution #97-132.
Account lo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
- 11-000-508
Recommend that the award be made to Epic Solutions, and that authority be
given to the Purchasing Agent to issue resulting purchase order.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No 9 8-26
1. Police Department Memo dated 2/4/98 (pg 1-3)
2. Vendor Proposal dated 2/5/98 (pg 4)
3. Resolution
A-200 (Rev. a/A01
ATTACHMENT
On October 7, 1997, the City Council authorized the appropriation of 1997/98
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fundsto the Police Department for the purchase
of a Digital Booking Camera, via Resolution #97-132, in the amount of $27,817.00
The Police Department is now ready to purchase the camera, and has requested the
"Book'em" system by EPIC Solutions of San Diego. Several other similar systems exist,
but it has been determined that they are not compatible with the systems used by other
agencies. Compatibility is critical, as it enables agencies to share information.
According to the attached memo from the Police Department, special conditions exist to
support the use of the `Book'em" system. It appears that this is the only system that will
ensure agency compatibility, and enable information sharing, therefore no further purpose
would be served by soliciting bids. It is therefore requested that the City Council declare
that special circumstances exist, and that it is in the City's best interest to waive the
bidding process, as allowed by Purchasing Ordinance #1480, Section 12a(4), and
authorize the purchase of the `Book'em" system from EPIC Solutions of San Diego. in
the amount of $23,975.00
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 2 6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EPIC
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
DIGITAL BOOKING CAMERA SYSTEM
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-132, the City Council of the City of
National City did approve funding for the purchase of a Digital Booking Camera System for the
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has recommended that the system be
purchased from EPIC Solutions without complying with the competitive bidding procedure set
forth in the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.60.220 of the Municipal Code authorizes dispensing with
the bidding procedure when the City Council determines that it is in the City's best interest to do
so; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that special circumstances exist to support the
need for the EPIC Solutions system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
National City that the Council finds and determines that it is in the City's best interest to
purchase a Digital Booking Camera System from EPIC Solutions without complying with the
competitive bidding procedure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that
the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a Purchase Order
between EPIC Solutions and the City of National City to effect this purchase.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3`d day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
George H. Waters, Mayor
City of National City
Police Department
1200 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 336-4400
February 4, 1998
TO: Brenda Hodges, Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Department
FROM: Penu Pauu Jr., Lieuten
Investigations Division L/
SUBJECT: "Book'em" Digital Booking Camera System by
Epic Solutions of San Diego
The Police Department is requesting the purchase of the Digital Booking
Camera System, "Book'em" by Epic Solutions of San Diego. The research
revealed that Epic Solutions is a proven application in the field of digital
photography for law enforcement. Their applications are being utilized in all
levels of law enforcement, from local to the federal agencies, throughout the
United States and five different countries.
INFORMATION SHARE
"Book'em" is a non-proprietary (non-exclusive/ability to share information)
Windows based system which can be placed on the Department's current
network. Because it is non-proprietary, other agencies, especially throughout
California and more specifically, San Diego County, have sought the
applications provided by Epic Solutions to enable them the ability to share
information in the future.
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is using Epic Solutions as
the database for the "Megan's Law" sex registrant CD-ROM program.
The San Diego Police Department installed and has been using
"Book'em" since 1992. It has built up a substantial photo database.
This photo database will be shared with National City PD following
installation. This is not available under another system.
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The following agencies, located within San Diego County have purchased
and installed or are in the process between purchase and installation of
the Epic Solutions system.
This is a list of agencies that, once installed, the NCPD would be able to
share information with.
San Diego PD
SD Marshal's Office
CA Department of Corrections (State Parole)
Chula Vista PD
Coronado PD
SD Harbor PD (Port District)
El Cajon PD
United States INS
Children's Hospital-Polinsky Children's Center
California Department of Justice is currently developing a similar type of
program called Cal -Photo. This program will provide photos and data on
registrants (sex and narcotics) and wanted persons on a statewide level.
Because the applications by Epic Solutions meet all the requirements for
the evolving Cal -Photo program, DOJ has chosen the San Diego PD
and the San Diego County area agencies, who are on-line, to be part of
the Cal -Photo pilot program. NCPD would like to be on-line with Epic
Solutions to be able to participate in the pilot program.
COMPATIBILITY WITH AUTOMATED FIELD REPORTING (AFR)
The purchase of the "Book'em" system from Epic Solutions would provide
information sharing. This system, once networked with the department's current
AFR, will also provide the field officers more resources (photos, information,
ability to quickly put together line-ups, etc.) so they can better perform their
duties.
OTHER SYSTEMS
T.F.P. (Technology For Productivity) is a proprietary database system which
means the Department would not be able to share information with other
agencies. In addition, the system would require its own network server thus
more expense. It is believed that it would cost more to make this system
compatible with the Cal -Photo program.
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X-Image is a Unix based application. It is a different operating system thus it
would require its own network server and would increase costs. It does not
provide the ability to share information with other agencies.
DDSI Systems is a DB/2 database application. Again, it is a different operating
system thus would require its own network server equating to greater costs.
Again, there is no ability to share information.
The Unix and the DB/2 operating systems would require additional training and
specific hardware. Epic Solutions, on the other hand is Windows driven system;
a system the department already operates.
3•
P200mhz MMX
Includes:
32Mb RAM ^
256K Cache
1Mb Video RAM
24x CD/ROM
2 Sutton Mouse
104 Keyboard
1.44 Floppy
56K bps Modem
16 Bit Sound Card
T3000 3.2Gb Tape Backup
3.1 Gb Hard Drive
15" .28 dpi Monitor
Windows 95
Remote Diagnostic Software
10Base-T Ethernet Card
Video Card
Video Capture Card
-CV-850 ROB Camera
Electronic Pan & Tilt
Gray Backdrop
Lighting
Camera Housing
FROM EPIC Solutions 6195753525
EPIC Solutions
February 4, 1998
Best Final Cost Proposal
Networked System
BOOK'em
Capture License
View License
EPIC Hardware
Capture Station
Services
Customization
Instaltatton
Training
Melntenanee
Delivery
Travel
OZ-05-98 09:54AM TO
National City Police Department
Unit Price
$ 4,995
2,995
995
3364479 1103 P.2/2
CONFIDENTIAL
Iota!
4,995
2,995
995
8,985
Configuration listed below $ 9.995 1 $ 9,995
Sub Total: 9,995
Train the Trainer
Year One
Capture Station Configuration
Manufacturer:
Hewllet Packard
Seagate
Samsung
Microsoft
STAC Electronics
3Com
Matrox
Matrox
CoStar
Vicon Industries
Comatex
Universal
EPIC Solutions
'Subfect to change based upon NIST standards
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$ 800
600
600
Inc.
Inc.
Inc.
2 5 1,800
2 1,200
1 600
Sub Total: 3,40Q
Total: 3 22,380
Tax. 1,595
Total: $ 23,975
93%
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City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March 3. 1998
AGENDA ITEM NO 5
ITEM TITLE WARRANT REGISTER #33
PREPARED BY Tess E. Limfueco DEPARTMENT Finance
EXPLANATION
Ratification of Warrant Register #33
per Government Section Code 37208.
Environmental Review N/A
Financial Statement
N/A
Account No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
I recommend ratifi ation of these warrants for a total
of $356,483.19� )1V
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
J
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No
1. Warrant Register #33
2. Worker's Comp Warrant Register dated 2/24/98
A•200 (Rev ',/83,
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/OR PAYROLL
REGISTER NO. 33
GENERAL FUND
TECHNOLOGY FUND
GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLA
LIBRARY FUND
PARKS MAINTENANCE FUN
GRANT -CA LITERACY CAM
RETIREMENT FUND
GAS TAXES FUND
LOWER SWEETWATER FUND
SEWER SERVICE FUND
TINY TOT CLASSES FUND
GRANT -JUDGE PROGRAM
STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGISTER TOTALS
PAYROLL
TOTAL
95,260.66
120.80
13,910.15
1,559.73
2,101.86
173.30
3,886.65
1,229.16
387.78
91,867.47
47.76
424.77
11.86
GRANT -NC SUPPR. OF DR
LIBRARY SCHOOL DISTRI
COPS GRANT PART II
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
352.35
4.69
1,364.53
2122.43
2,168.43
570.26
250.00
38,565.02
33,063.63
11,225.27
974.75
2,638.52
44,1197.81
346,564.64
0.00
346,564.64
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE DEMANDS AS LISTED ABOVE AND COVERED BY:
WARRANT NUMBERS 147775 THROUGH 147886 INCLUSIVE
EXCEPTING NONE/ 103766 THROUGH 103788 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.
MAt i L , rf-_T__NO, FINANCE RECTOR
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City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March 3, 1998 6 AGENDA ITEM NO
ITEM TITLE
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Iiiiia Sanchez
Michael R. Dalla
DEPARTMENT
City Clerk
The claim of Iiiva Sanchez arises from an occurrence on December 15, 1997, and was
filed with the City Clerk's Office on January 20, 1998.
XX
Environmental Review N/A
Financial Statement
N/A
Account No.
TAFF RECOMMENDATION
Deny the claim, and refer to the City Attorney.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
TTA ACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No
A-700 (Re•. '/Bcl
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March3, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO.
" ITEM TITLE
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Armando Zavala
Michael R. Dalla
DEPARTMENT City Clerk
The claim of Armando Zavala arises from an occurrence on January 23, 1998, and was
filed with the City Clerk's Office on January 29, 1998.
Environmental Review
Financial Statement
N/A
XX N/A
Account No.
IMF RECOMMENDATION
Deny the claim, and refer to the City Attorney.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No
N/A
A -.CO (xe• �!eCl
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
PREPARED BY
MEETING DATE
March 3, 1998
AGENDA ITEM NO.
8
ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION: APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION
BONDS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
$29,000,000. n AnT�a��T
Paul Desrochers, Exiagri YYCCCbit CDC
EXPLANATION
See attached Community Development Report
Suggested Procedure: Consider City Resolution
Open Joint Powers
Special Meeting
Consider Resolution
Adjourn to Joint Powers
July 7, 1998
Fina
ncing Authority
Regular Meeting
Open CDC meeting
Consider Resolution No. 98-
Adjourn to regular meeting of CDC that
follows this City Council Meeting
Reopen City Council Meeting
Environmental Review N/A
Financial Statement
The Bonds are
Agency or the
to year 2015.
not a debt of the City, the Joint Powers Financing
CDC; but, are a pledge of the Tax Increment revenue
Account No. 7
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Accept and file report.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below )
1. CDC Staff Report
2. Resolution
Resolution No.
98-27
A-200 (9180)
A-200-PH.J20
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 27
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING 1'Hh, ISSUANCE OF TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $29,000,000
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City (the "Commission") has previously issued its Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 1992A in the
aggregate principal amount of $21,715,000 (the "Series 1992A Bonds") for the purpose of
raising funds to provide financing and refinancing for the National City Downtown
Redevelopment Project (the "Redevelopment Project"); and
WHEREAS, concurrent with the issuance of the Series 1992A Bonds, the
Commission also issued its Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 1992B in the aggregate principal
amount of $4,500,000 (the "Series 1992B Bonds") for the purpose of raising funds to provide
financing various low and moderate income housing projects in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the
Commission at this time to advance refund the Series 1992A bonds and the Series 1992B
Bonds (collectively, the "1992 Bonds"), and for the purpose of raising funds for such purpose
and for the purpose of financing additional projects and activities of the Commission relating to
the Redevelopment Project, the Commission has determined to authorize the issuance of its
Downtown Redevelopment Project 1998 Tax Allocation Bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of not to exceed $29,000,000 (the "Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 33640 of the Health
and Safety Code of the State of California, the City Council must approve the issuance and sale
of the Bonds by the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City that the issuance and sale of the Bonds by the Commission is hereby approved.
Signature Page to Follow
Resolution No. 9 8 - 2 7
March 3, 1998
Page Two
PASSED and ADOYii:U this 3' day of March, 1998.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
gdm: Air
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Community Development Commission
of the City of National City
AGENDA STATEMENT
March 3, 1998 3
MDa eeting te: _ Agenda Item No.
TO: Chairman and Board Members
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Paul Desrochers, Executive Directcr
RESOLUTION NO. 98-10: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 1998 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS FOR
THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.
Recommendation: Approve resolution that authorizes: (1)
proceeding with the refunding of the 1992 Series A & B Tax
Allocation Bonds; (2) professional services relative to the
refunding.
Fiscal Impact: The bonds will be extended for three years,
debt service payments will be less than at present; approximately
$3.6 million of new funds will be raised. The net result is $3
million in additional debt at an (IRS) interest rate of 4.74%, the
present rate is 6%.
Background: Interest rates are the lowest in many years and
Municipal Bonds are selling at rates under 5%. This being the case
it is appropriate that the Commission take advantage of the market
by refunding the 1992 series A & B Tax Allocation Bonds. By action
at the February 3rd CDC meeting Miller & Schroeder Financial was
authorized to undertake the refunding effort. Since that time
details of the undertaking have been reviewed and are presented for
consideration.
The Commission's Legal Counsel is Jones Hall who have been involved
in previous issues for the City and CDC. In 1992 the Joint Powers
Authority (City/CDC) was the issuer of the Bonds, hence this entity
will be the facilitator. State Law requires that the City Council
authorize the sale and finally the CDC must become involved. It is
for this reason that three resolutions are presented for
consideration.
The sale of tax allocation bonds is attractive to many investors
even at the low rates of today because they are exempt from federal
and state income taxes. The IRS has ruled however, that proceeds
from an issue may not be used to acquire property that will be sold
to a profit entity. Tax increment funds do not have such a
Community Development Commission Agenda Item No. 3
March 3, 1998 Page 1 of 2
restriction. Therefore, Miller & Shroeder was asked to provide a
way in which the CDC would have the most flexibility in spending.
The result is proposed in the financial impact section above. The
other options were to obtain up to $3.3 million up front in
restricted funds, or an equal amount in restricted and unrestricted
funds. The method chosen is the least expensive and provides the
most flexibility. Under this scenario interest only payments will
be made on the bonds for two years therefor freeing up over $2.3
million of tax increment revenue over that period. In addition,
$1.3 million will be raised up -front as restricted funds.
Proceeds from the refunding can be used for public improvements,
while the interest only savings and other tax increment can be used
for the acquisition of property. The CDC expressed interest in
conducting a workshop to discuss the specific use of the proceeds.
The present funds on hand have been designated for the CDC's share
of the I-5/24th St & Harrison Ave project which includes land
acquisition and street improvements.
According to our agreement with the County of San Diego in the year
2016 all of the county's share of tax increment must be returned to
them. This is in addition to the pass through of close to $800,000
that is returned to them annually. Since we cannot finance beyond
that date, a three year extension from 2012 to 2015 is proposed. If
in future years the CDC desires to issue more bonds then a new date
will have to be negotiated with the County. The pass through
commitment with the National School District and Sweetwater
District have been fulfilled. Besides the County the Southwestern
College District and the County Office of Education receive an
estimated $100,000 each annually of tax increment.
Action requested involves approval of the refunding procedure by
the City Council and Joint Powers Authority. The CDC action
includes approval of the Indenture, Escrow and Trust Agreement,
Sale of Bonds to the Authority, approval of the Official Statement
and engagement of Jones Hall (legal), and Katz Hollis (fiscal)
consultants. Passage of the resolutions will enable Miller &
Schroeder to market the bonds within the next few weeks. Closing is
tentatively set for March 23rd/24th Street. As stated in the
original authorization, if the bond market suddenly takes a turn
upward and the transaction as basically outlined herein cannot
occur, then the CDC/Joint Powers is not obligated to proceed with
the sale.
The City/CDC attorney has been involved in the review of the
documents, Mr. Charles Adams, of Jones Hall and Ms. Rhonda Connolly
of Miller Schroeder will be present at the meeting. The City's
Finance Director has also been consulted regarding the proposed
transaction.
* Documents are available for review, on file, in the CDC office
and the office of the City Attorney.
Community Development Commission Agenda Item No. 3
March 3, 1998 Page 2 of 2
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
9
MEETING DATE March 3-, 1998 AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OPPOSING THE\
"ENGLISH FOR CHILDREN INITIATIVE"
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION.
George H. Eiser, III
DEPARTMENT
City Attorney
At the February 24 City Council meeting, a majority of the Council voted to oppose
the "English for the Children Initiative".
The proposed resolution would memorialize the action of the City Council.
Environmental Review . X N/A
Financial Statement
N/A
Account No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Consider adoption of the resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below)
Proposed resolution.
Resolution No 98-28
A-200 ;De. __
RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 2 8
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
OPPOSING THE "ENGLISH FOR
CHILDREN INITIATIVE"
WHEREAS, bilingual education has existed in the United States in many forms,
with many approaches, in many languages for many years;
WHEREAS, bilingual education provides English literacy and content area
development in native language which transfers to English language skills;
WHEREAS, bilingual education programs maintain positive self-esteem and an
understanding of other cultures by young people;
WHEREAS, bilingual education programs have substantial evidence that school
use of the native language not only has positive academic benefits, but also lowers drop -out
rates and related juvenile delinquency conditions, and those children that benefit from academic
instruction in their native language are significantly more likely to enroll in college.
WHEREAS, bilingual education programs meet the demands of a multi -cultural,
multi-lingual global economy;
WHEREAS, the City on National City is a municipality with a rich diversity of
cultures and languages benefiting from bilingual education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to maintain the civic and
cultural values provided by bilingual education, the City Council of the City of National City
opposes the proposed Unz/Tuchman initiative, known as the 1998 California "English for
Children Initiative", and urges its citizens to examine this initiative and consider the negative
impact of its passage on the residents of National City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3ro day of March, 1998.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. riser, III
City Attorney
George H. Waters, Mayor
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE March 3, 1998
10
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON CITY PROPERTY
PREPARED BY
EXPLANATION Last year, GTE expressed interest in placing a wireless communications facility in a portion of El
Toyon Park. Plans or other detailed information have not yet been provided. Staff believes it is important to develop
a common procedure to handle any future requests. Staff has surveyed the custom and practice of other cities to
determine how they handle requests from wireless vendors who wish to locate on City -owned property. We have
also consulted with our outside legal counsel on how best to deal with FCC regulations in this area. A standard
lease agreement to cover these facilities has been drafted.
Our review process is now complete and we have designed a recommended model to follow. In this proposed
model, a project would be required to go through the typical Conditional Use Permit process. If the CUP were
approved, the Engineering Department would then negotiate an agreement with the wireless applicant, and establish
a rental rate and lease terms. The proposed agreement would require City Council approval. Attached is a flow chart
describing the review process.
Park Morse
Two questions are before the City Council this afternoon:
DEPARTMENT City Manager's Office
(1) Is the process outlined on the attached flow chart acceptable?
(2) Do you wish to apply this process to the GTE request? If so, we would instruct GTE to file a CUP Application.
Engineering and Planning staff are available to respond to any questions.
Environmental Review
Financial Statement
N/A
XN/A
Account No.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Council Direction
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No.
Application Process
A200 (Rev. 9/80,
Application Process - Wireless
Operators On City Property - Proposed
C.U.P.
Submission by
Wireless
Applicant
Planning
Department
Begins
Review
Application
Copied to
Appropriate
Departments
Application
Sent to
Planning
Commission
/
Decision to
City Council
Project
Approved /
Project
Referred to
Engineering
/
Engineering
Begins
Negotiations
on "Business
Deal"
/
Standard
Agreement,
Rental Rate f3
Lease Terms
Established
/
Proposed
Agreement
Sent to City
Council
Construction
Can Begin
Project
Dies
/
New: 2-24-98
file: Wireless.vsd
City of National City
Office of the City Council
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950
MITCH BEAUCHAMP•COUNCILMAN (619) 336-4232
(619) 477-5333
To: City Manager
From: RMB
Re: Official City • uncil position on proposed South Bay Wildlife Refuge
ITEM #11
3/3/98
Please docket on the agenda a discussion and possibly adoption of a position by the Council on
the proposed wildlife refuge.
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UPDATE#6
SA.IN DI EGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Planning Update
FEBRUARY 1998
WHATS NEW
The draft environmental assessment and land
protection plan are complete for the proposed South
San Diego Bay Unit of San Diego National Wildlife
Refuge. Boundaries and alternatives have remained
unchanged: since we issued the last planning update in
November 1997. Both of the draft documents have
been sent to anyone who requested them, and the
comment period is now open. The documents are also
posted on our website at www.rl.fx's.gov/planning/
pinho ne.html. Please let us know if you would like
to receive a copy of the final documents, or you will
receive only planning updates.
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
The workshops will give you an opportunity to ask
questions and submit comments in an informal setting.
Each workshop will begin with a short presentation
regarding the refuge proposal and the planning
process. Staff from local Service offices and the
Regional Office in Portland, Oregon will be available
to discuss the proposal.
Chula Vista: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., February 25, Chula
Vista Nature Center, 1000 Gunpowder Pt. Dr., Chula
Vista. (Buses will run between the parking lot and the
Nature Center every 10 minutes during the meeting.)
Imperial Beach: I p.m.-3 p.m., February 26,
Marina Vista Center, 1075 8th St., Imperial Beach.
Coronado: 6:30 p.m-S:30 p.m.. Fe'or_ary 26
Village Hall. Inside Elementary School. 600
6th St., Coronado. t Enter at the door on H .Ave..
between 6th and 7th Streets.)
SUBMITTING COMMENTS
If you have questions or concerns, please bring them
to the workshops, call one of the numbers on the
"Who to Contact" list, or send us a letter or e-mail
message. The comment period is open through
March 11, so make sure we receive your comments by
that date.
Please provide written comments to Charles J.
Houghten, Chief Planning and Mapping Branch (ARTV-
RE), 911 N.E. 11 th Ave., Portland, OR 97232-4181.
Please send e-mail comments (with "South Bay" typed
in the subject line) to rlplanning_guests.gov or
complete the comment form available from our website
at .,trww.rl.. ivs.gov/planning/pinhome.html.
THE PROPOSAL
The proposed refuge would protect habitat for
hundreds of thousands of waterfowl, shorebirds, and
seabirds, and eight animals and plants that are
federally listed as endangered or threatened. The
wildlife habitat within the proposed boundary is the
internationally important to migratory birds.
The Service is interested in protecting habitats in
South Bay. the salt works, the Naval Radio Receiving
Facility, and remnant salt marshes and rnudflats. A
total of eight corporations. agencies. and governments
own all the land inside the proposed boundary. If a
boundary is approved. the Service would have
authority to negotiate agreements with w:fling
landowners to help wildlife. The Service may be able
to accept land transfers in some circumstances, if
owners are willing.
THE ALTERNATIVES • SCHEDULE
THE ALTERNATIVES
The enclosed environmental assessment describes and
analyzes three alternative boundaries and a no action
alternative. Under Alternatives A and B, the Service
would extend National Wildlife Refuge System
protection to all salt marshes and mudtlats, the salt
ponds. and the open water in South Bay from the
Sweetwater Channel and Crown Cove south. Under
Alternative C, the Service would protect the salt ponds
and adjoining salt marsh and mudflats. and the open
water in South Bay south of Emory Cove and the Chula
Vista Marine Center.
Under Alternative A, the Service would protect about
5,000 acres, including over 800 acres of degraded habitats
that could be restored to enhance wildlife values.
Under Alternative B, the preferred alternative, the
Service would protect about 4,750 acres, including
almost 600 acres of degraded habitats that could be
restored to enhance wildlife values.
Under Alternative C, the alternative the Service
approved in 1979, the Service would protect about
2,000 acres. About 169 acres of Alternative C are
degraded habitats that could be restored to enhance
wildlife values.
Under Alternative D, the no action alternative, the
Service would not establish a new refuge in South Bay.
PLANNING SCHEDULE
FOR THE PROPOSED
SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY UNIT
Public open houses:
Chula Vista Feb. 25, 1998
Imperial Beach Feb. 26, 1998
Coronado Feb. 26, 1998
Formal comment period ends Mar. 11, 1998
Final pnvironrr.en:a! .Assessment'
Land Protection Plan June 1998
Public notice of decision June 1998
• WHO TO CONTACT
WHO TO CONTACT
Information on the Proposed
South San Diego Bay Unit
Dean Rundle, Refuge Manager
Andrew Yuen, Deputy Refuge Manager
San Diego NWR Complex
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2736 Loker Avenue West, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 930-0168
FAX (760) 930-0256
Rebecca Young, Refuge Manager
Tijuana Slough NWR, Sweetwater Marsh NWR
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 575-2704
FAX (619) 575-6913
Information on Refuge
Planning and Compliance
Abbey Kucera, Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
911 N E . 11 m Ave., 3rd Floor West
Portland, OR 97232-4181
(503) 231-6839 or (800) 662-8933
FAX (503) 231-6161
Information on San Diego County Endangered
Species' Issues or MSCP
Sherry Barrett, Wildlife Biologist
Nancy Gilbert, Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2730 Loker Avenue West
Carlsbad. CA 92008
(760) 431-9440
FAX (760) 431-9618
Information on Land Acquisitions
Jane Scott, Realty Specialist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2736 Loker Avenue West
Carlsbad. CA 92008
(-601 930-0209
FAX (760) 030-0256
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PROPOSED SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY UNIT
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
San Diego County, California
Chapter 1. PURPOSE OF AND NEED FOR ACTION
1.1 Introduction
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) helps conserve the rich and varied natural heritage
of the San Diego region. The diverse habitats contained within the Refuge boundaries are
protected and managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) as wildlife habitat for the
continuing benefit of the American people (see map 1). The Service proposes to protect the last
remaining wildlife habitat in and around the southern end of San Diego Bay as part of the
Refuge. The proposed South San Diego Bay Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is
located within the political jurisdictions of the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, Coronado,
National City, and San Diego.
This draft environmental assessment (EA) evaluates the alternatives for and the effects of
establishing an approved Refuge boundary, then acquiring and managing lands within this
boundary as wildlife habitat. This assessment will be used by the Service to encourage public
input in the acquisition planning process, and to determine whether the proposed establishment
of the South San Diego Bay Unit would have a significant effect on the quality of the human
environment. The environmental assessment is part of the Service's decision -making process in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
1.2 Proposed Action
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes to establish an approved boundary for the South San
Diego Bay Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. Once the boundary is approved, the
Service would negotiate with willing participants to acquire land within this boundary. Lands
acquired or managed under special agreement would, as permitted and negotiated, be added to
the National Wildlife Refuge System and managed accordingly (see section 2.3.2). Lands not
added to the National Wildlife Refuge System would continue to be managed by their owners.
South San Dieao Bay Unit Draft Environmental Assessment
San Diego NWR Chapter 1
1.3 Need for the Proposed Action
Since the 1850s, the upper two-thirds of San Diego Bay has been converted from a fertile,
shallow, flat-bottomed bay surrounded by extensive mudflats and salt marshes to a series of
dredged navigational channels edged by wharves, shipping berths, docks, and urban development
(Port 1990). In the past 70 years, urban development and navigational projects have greatly
altered or eliminated the natural habitats of San Diego Bay. Ninety to one hundred percent of the
shallow submerged lands, intertidal/mudflats, and salt marshes have been eliminated in the north
and central Bay areas. About 65 percent of the South Bay's original shallow submerged lands
and 39 percent of its original intertidal/mudflats remain; only small remnants of salt marsh still
exist (Port 1990).
A major calving area for gray whales until the advent of whaling, the Bay once teemed with
edible fish and shellfish. Hundreds of thousands of brant, surf scoter, and other waterfowl
wintered on the Bay (Port 1990). Similar numbers of migrating shorebirds and nesting seabirds
arrived each year to nest, rest, and feed in the Bay's shallow water, eelgrass, mudflats, and salt
marshes.
Development drastically changed the health and productivity of the Bay. Decades of industrial
pollution and raw -sewage dumping destroyed the water quality and the fragile, shallow-
water/bay-floor ecosystem. Shellfish and edible fish populations were greatly reduced. The
numbers of some wintering waterfowl dwindled by up to 90 percent (Port 1990). Nesting
seabirds and migrating shorebirds still arriving found suitable nesting sites restricted to the salt
ponds and other remnant patches on the south end of the Bay.
Hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds, nesting seabirds, and wintering waterfowl depend
on the South Bay, a vital link in the Pacific Flyway. Massive numbers of birds fly back and forth
between the Bay and the agricultural fields, riparian woodlands, and salt marsh of the Tijuana River
National Estuarine Research Reserve, which lies a short distance to the south.
Nearly all of San Diego's shallow water, eelgrass, mudflats and salt marshes —crucial habitat for
many species of birds and invertebrates —have been eliminated except in the South Bay area.
These South Bay habitats now receive some indirect protection because of their status as
wetlands or navigable waters. Many types of activities and development cannot occur without
regulatory review and restrictions. However, wildlife needs are not proactively protected from
disturbance unless a federally listed threatened or endangered species is present. These needs
include food sources, hiding places, nesting and rearing sites, and safe resting places. All
habitats left in the South Bay have been damaged as a result of ongoing development;
recreational and commercial activities: air, water and noise pollution; disturbance from predators
and other intruders: and invasion by nonnative species. Habitats are threatened with further
degradation.
These remaining ecosystems must be proactively protected as wildlife habitat if San Diego Bay
is to maintain its native wildlife into :he 21st Century- and beyond. Existing habitats need to be
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proactively managed, protected, and enhanced to continue to meet the needs of the species that
depend on them. Undeveloped areas too damaged to provide good habitat need to be restored to
provide homes for the species displaced by development elsewhere in the Bay.
Not all of the original habitat functions of the Bay can be restored. For example, it is unlikely
that gray whales would return to the Bay to give birth. However, the remaining shallow waters,
mudflats, and salt marshes could become more hospitable for remaining wildlife. Native species
with little remaining habitat, such as light-footed clapper rail, would have the opportunity to
increase in numbers if areas that once sustained them are recreated. The Service has an
opportunity to counterbalance the heavy development and use of most of the Bay by protecting
and reviving the small portion of the Bay where native habitats remain.
San Diego, renowned for its beautiful bay setting, attracts over 35 million visitors annually.
Hundreds of thousands of people come to San Diego County specifically to view wildlife,
particularly birds. The largest and densest concentration of birds in the study area is found in the
artificially diked ponds that are owned by the Western Salt Company and used to produce salt
(see map 2). It is difficult for Western Salt to accommodate visitors wanting to view this
massive bird gathering, and viewing locations with adequate nearby parking are limited. The
Service would have an opportunity to work with Western Salt and local community groups, as
willing, to establish one or more viewing sites where public access would not damage the area's
nesting, resting, and feeding habitat for birds and other wildlife.
1.4 Purpose of the Proposed Action
The proposed action has three purposes:
1) To provide the Service with authority to acquire or otherwise protect wildlife habitat
under the National Wildlife Refuge System. Protection would follow acquisition (from
willing participants) or negotiated agreements (see land protection plan, chapter IV).
2) To provide the Service with the opportunity to manage, enhance, restore, and protect
Refuge areas for the benefit of federally listed and other trust species. Specific
management activities involving more than minor change will not be addressed by this
document (see section 2.3.2).
3) To provide opportunity for the Service to develop compatible wildlife -dependent
recreational activities in partnership with local communities (see sections 1.11.1 and
2.3.2).
1.5 Background
Service planning for this Refuge Unit began in 1
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signed Finding of No Significant Impact, in 1979 (FWS 1979a). The Service implemented a
portion of this decision as Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, which protects high
marsh areas. However, the Service did not implement the lower Bay portions addressing the salt
ponds and vicinity (see appendix A). The Service will not implement the 1979 decision without
reevaluating the project and updating information.
The Service began revisiting the establishment of a Refuge in the South Bay beginning in 1990.
In response to input provided at many public meetings, the Service proposed three Refuge
boundary alternatives. The Service widely circulated these boundary alternatives in one of the
three San Diego Bay Refuge Planning Updates mailed to interested parties over the last two
years (see appendix B). While these boundaries were not finalized, they were based on the best
information available at the time and were presented to the public during scoping meetings.
These boundaries represent the areas of concern to both the Service and the public and appear in
the Planning Updates for general discussion and information.
In 1995, the Service published two reports on bird use of the South Bay (FWS 1995a, 1995b).
As staff analyzed the reports in preparation of this document, it became clear that Alternative 2
(see appendix B), as presented in the updates, would not protect any more important open water
habitat than Alternative 3. The information from these reports indicated that the open waters of
the South Bay were important habitat for feeding and resting waterfowl and seabirds (see section
3.2.1). The open waters include submerged land, eelgrass, and inundated mudflat habitats.
As the Service reevaluated conservation needs, the full study area became Alternative A. Then
the Service removed potential restoration areas that had more conflict with other land uses to
form a preferred alternative, Alternative B. The Service used the proposed Refuge Unit
boundary from the 1979 decision to form Alternative C. Alternative C is included in this EA to
contrast the levels of protection provided for the South Bay by the 1979 decision and the 1997
proposal.
1.6 Project Area
The project area for the proposed South San Diego Bay Unit lies at the southern end of San
Diego County, approximately 5 miles north of the border between the United States and Mexico
(see map 1). San Diego Bay is a crescent -shaped estuary located about 5 miles north of the
Mexico/U.S. border along the California coastline. The Bay is about 14 miles long and nearly 3
miles across at its widest point. Its watershed covers 415 square miles.
The 5-000-acre project area stretches westward from the 24th Street Channel to just north of
Crown Cove, southward around the salt ponds, and then northward along the Bay's edge. It
extends through the jurisdictions of several local governments, including the cities of Imperial
Beach, Chula Vista. Coronado, National City, and San Diego.
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1.7 Decisions To Be Made
Based on the analysis documented in this environmental assessment, the following decisions will
be made by the Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon:
1. Determine whether or not the Service should establish a South San Diego Bay Unit of the
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
If so,
2. Select an approved Refuge boundary that, based on the assessment, best fulfills the
purposes for establishing the Unit.
3. Determine whether the selected alternative would have a significant impact upon the
quality of the human environment.
1.8 Issue Identification
1.8.1 Issue Identification Process
In the development of this draft environmental assessment, the Service has complied with the
purpose and intent of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended.
Before the Service developed the draft, scoping activities were undertaken with a variety of
Federal, State, County, and local governments, as well as private groups and individuals (see also
chapter 5). Early in the planning process for the South San Diego Bay proposal, the Service
conducted nine public meetings and organized a citizens' working group and policy working
group to solicit comments and help define the boundaries of the alternatives. The Service also
used ongoing biological research begun in 1992 to identify issues and help define the boundaries
of the alternatives. Public notices, public meetings, personal contacts, telephone interviews, and
correspondence were used to gather input on the proposed project.
1.8.2 Issues to be Addressed in Detail
These issues are discussed in detail in chapters 3 and 4.
Biological Issues
Coastal Ecosystems have degraded to the point that many plant and animal species have
been harmed.
Eighty percent of California's coastal wetlands have been converted to urban or agricultural use,
and many native plant and animal species have disappeared from South San Diego Bay.
Remaining wetlands and wildlife habitats need restoration and protection from incremental
degradation or outright destruction. While South San Diego Bay is internationally important to
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nesting seabirds, migrating shorebirds, and wintering waterfowl, intensive recreation and urban
activities are disturbing the last remaining habitat.
Several threatened and endangered species are confined to a small percentage of their
original ranges due to land and marine development practices.
Loss of native habitat has led to the decline of several native species that are now federally listed
as threatened or endangered. The South Bay is part of the remaining native habitat that must be
protected to help recover the populations of these species. The study area contains nesting,
resting, and feeding habitat for six listed bird species, and feeding habitat for one listed sea turtle.
One listed plant, salt marsh bird's beak, is also found here. The County of San Diego is home to
more federally listed species than any other county in the continental U.S.
Economic and Social Issues
Existing salt works could be affected by the proposal.
Western Salt Company contributes to the local economy. There is a concern that the salt works
could be affected by the Refuge proposal.
The quality of life and familiar activities could be affected by the proposal.
Many respondents are concerned about how the Refuge might affect the character of adjacent
communities. Of specific concern are effects on existing recreational activities, including
ecotourism, the YMCA Camp Surf, the Bayside Bikeway, and the railroad.
Wildlife protection measures could restrict winter boating activities in some portions of the
proposed Refuge.
Wintering waterfowl need resting and feeding areas that are undisturbed by boat traffic from
November through March. The Service would determine where seasonal restrictions on boating
would be necessary (see section 3.2.1). These restrictions would, in time, lead to a decrease in
areas open to recreational boaters using South Bay waters at certain times of year.
The public, especially residents of Imperial Beach, lacks access to the south end of the Bay
to fish, to use nonmotorized boats, and to experience the ecosystem.
During public meetings and in subsequent correspondence, residents said they wanted a public
access point in the south end of the Bay. This document discusses the concept of an access point
or points; however, any actual proposals would be developed in a separate planning effort (see
section 1.9.2). Any access point(s) and wildlife -dependent recreational activities would need to
be compatible with the purposes for which the Refuge was established (see section 1.11.1).
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MAP 3. BOUNDARY ALTERNATIVES, PROPOSED SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY UNIT
Alternative A
Alternative C
Alternative B - Preferred Alternative
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2 Area Two
3 MKEG / Fenton Parcel
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