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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2013
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
ITEM TITLE:
City Council review and approval of proposed Policy updates to the City Council Policy Manual
(Chapters 600-1000)
PREPARED BY: Leslie Deese, City Manager 619-336-4240 DEPARTMENT: City-Manager/City Attorney
PHONE: Claudia, Silva, City Attorney, 619-336-4220 APPROVED BY;
EXPLANATION:
See attached
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED:
ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED:
NIA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review proposed policy revisions for Chapters 600-1000. After Council review and preliminary approval,
supporting Resolution(s) will be brought forward to Council at a subsequent Council meeting for final adoption.
BOARD I COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
,N/A'
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Staff Report on Policy establishing regular meetings between MayorNice Mayor
2) Summary of proposed changes (See staff report)
3) Final version of the proposed changes (watermarked "Draft")
4) "Strike out" version of each policy
5) Original/current version of each policy (watermarked "ORIGINAL")
November 27, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
CC: City Clerk, City Attorney, Executive Director, Brenda Hodges
Re: Council Workshop December 10, 2013
Fr: City Manager
Per City Council Policy #101, the Policy Manual should be reviewed annually,
and updated as necessary. As you know, in an effort to bring the policies up to
date, the entire manual is being reviewed, one chapter at a time, with proposed
changes presented for Council review and approval. The City Council met at a
special workshop on June 11, 2013 to review and comment on policies contained
in Chapter 100 "Administration and Policy Management".
A second Council Workshop was held on October 8, 2013 to review the final
drafts of Chapter 100 as well as first drafts of Chapters 200 "Financial Services",
Chapter 300 "Legal and Legislative Services", Chapter 400 "Municipal Planning"
and Chapter 500 "Public Works".
A third Council Workshop is scheduled for December 10, 2013 to review the final
drafts of Chapters 200-500, as well as first drafts of Chapters 600 "Personnel
Services", Chapter 700 "Traffic and Public Safety", Chapter 800 "Public Service
Facilities", Chapter 900 "Real Estate and Public Property", and Chapter 1000
"Risk Management".
To assist the Council with review of proposed changes, attached are the
following documents:
Enclosed you will find three (3) clipped sections of materials:
1
initial review of proposed changes for Chapters 600-1000 (with yellow inserts
between each policy)
• A list of Significant Changes proposed by staff
• The original/existing policy (watermarked "Original")
• A draft with proposed changes identified (no watermark). Additions are
underlined, deletions appear in right margin.
3.
• A final draft which incorporates proposed changes for Council
review/approval (watermarked "Draft").
• Note: We are still working on a couple policies in this section (as
noted in the Significant Changes memo). If they are completed in time
for the workshop, we will submit them for your review under separate
cover.
Review of final changes made to Chapters 200-500 at the October 8th
workshop (with blue inserts between each policy)
• A list of the Significant Changes that were made at the October 8,
2013 Council workshop
• A copy with changes identified (where applicable)
• Final draft for Council review and approval (watermarked "Final Draft")
• A set of "Council Policy Review Forms" that may be used to help
facilitate your thoughts/questions on each policy.
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Summary of Recommended Changes
City Council Policy Manual
Chapters 600-1000
Chapter 600
Policy #601: Employer -Employee Relations
• Change in 3rd paragraph. "City Manager or any recognized association" was changed to "and any
recognized association".
Policy #602: City Council Clerical Staff and Executive Assistant to the Mayor
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still reviewing.
Chapter 700
Policy #701: Yield and Stop Signs Installation Policy
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still reviewing. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) provides guidelines and warrants for installing yield signs and stop signs.
Policy #702: Pedestrian Crosswalk Installation Policy
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still reviewing. The California Vehicle Code and California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provide guidelines for establishing and removing
crosswalks.
Policy #703: Purchase of Products Containing Fully Halogenated Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Delete Policy. CFC control/restrictions are already covered under the California Health and Safety
Code. We don't need a separate policy.
Policy #704: Limitation on City Approved Special Events within the City
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing
Policy #705: Installation of Fire Hydrants
• Replaced "Uniform Fire Code" with "California Fire Code"
• Added language about Sweetwater Authority determining size and type of hydrants
• Updated "Related Policy References"
Policy #706: Street Light Policy
• List of Commercial, Residential, Collector, and Local streets was removed. Policy references the
General Plan instead (see item #B)
• Types/size of acceptable lighting was updated
• Language clarified
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Policy #707: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process and Alcohol Conditional Use
Permit Standards
• Language clarification
• Added "Related Policies"
Policy #708: Speed Hump Policies
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still reviewing.
Policy #709: Installation of Dusk -To -Dawn Lights
• Delete Policy. Grant funding for this program expired years ago.
Policy #710: Residential Permit Parking Program
• No changes recommended for now.
• Policy will be recommended for deletion when the Municipal Code has been updated
Policy #711: Requirements for Submittal of Proposals to Qualify Taxicab or Other Paratransit
Vehicle Permits
• No changes for now. See memo from City Attorney and Director of Administrative Services.
CHAPTER 800
Policy #801: Recreational Field and Sports Facility Rules and Regulations
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing.
Policy #802: Policy Governing the Use of the Mobile Stage and Equipment
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing
Policy #803: Facility Use Guidelines and Regulations for the Use of the Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center and Granger Hall
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing
Policy #804: City Support for Special Events
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing
Policy #805: Facility Use Guidelines and Regulations for the Use of Kimball Senior Center,
Casa de Salud, and Recreation Centers
• On hold. Appointed committee still reviewing and editing.
CHAPTER 900
Policy #901: Management of Real Property (Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
• Changed title from: "Sale of Surplus Real Property" to "Management of Real Property (Sale,
Lease, Rental, Surplus")
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• Policy was completely re -written by Director of Housing & Grants, therefore there is no version
showing tracked changes. Went from 2 pages to 12 pages.
Policy #902: Street Tree Removal and Replacement
• Clarified language
• Changed "Public Works Director" to "City Engineer/Public Works Director"
• Added language about commercial property owners
• Deleted fees, labor and equipment costs. Referenced City fee schedule instead
Policy #903: Policy for 50/50 Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk, Driveway and Retaining Wall
Program
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still doing research.
CHAPTER 1000
Policy #1001: Risk Management Policy
• No updates proposed yet. Staff still doing research.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Employer -Employee Relations POLICY #601
ADOPTED: March 14, 1972 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish guidelines for handling employer -employee relations within the City.
Policy
All matters pertaining to employer -employee relations in the City of National City shall
be administered by the City Manager or a representative appointed by the City Council.
All inquiries directed to the City Council relating to matters discussed or to be discussed
in formal or informal negotiations with any association or employee will be referred to
the City Manager.
This policy does not affect the right of the City Council to approve or disapprove the
recommendations made jointly by the City Manager or any recognized association in a
written Memorandum of Understanding, or.. upon request, to make a final dete,tuination
on any matters not agreed upon. At such time as these matters may be presented to the
City Council, any representative of a recognized employee association shall have the
right to appear before the City Council for the purpose of presenting information
pertinent thereto.
Related Policy References
Resolution No. 10,596 adopted March 14, 1972
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Employer -Employee Relations POLICY #601
ADOPTED: March 14, 1972 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish guidelines for handling employer -employee relations within the City.
Policy
All matters pertaining to employer -employee relations in the City of National City shall
be administered by the City Manager or a representative appointed by the City Council
All inquiries directed to the City Council relating to matters discussed or to be discussed
in formal or informal negotiations with any association or employee will be referred to
the City Manager.
This policy does not affect the right of the City Council to approve or disapprove the
recommendations made jointly by the City Manager and, any recognized association in a
written Memorandum of Understanding, or, upon request, to make a final determination
on any matters not agreed upon. At such time as these matters may be presented to the
City Council, any representative of a recognized employee association shall have the
right to appear before the City Council for the purpose of presenting information
pertinent thereto.
Related Policy References
Resolution No. 10,596 adopted March 14, 1972
Prior Policy Amendments
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Employer -Employee Relations POLICY #601
ADOPTED: March 14, 1972 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish guidelines for handling employer -employee relations within the City.
Policy
All matters pertaining to employer -employee relations in the City of National City shall
be administered by the City Manager or a representative appointed by the City Council.
All inquiries directed to the City Council relating to matters discussed or to be discussed
in formal or informal negotiations with any association or employee will be referred to
the City Manager.
This policy does not affect the right of the City Council to approve or disapprove the
recommendations made jointly by the City Manager and any recognized association in a
written Memorandum of Understanding, or, upon request, to make a final determination
on any matters not agreed upon. At such time as these matters may be presented to the
City Council, any representative of a recognized employee association shall have the
right to appear before the City Council for the purpose of presenting information
pertinent thereto.
Related Policy References
Resolution No. 10,596 adopted March 14, 1972
Prior Policy Amendments
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING FULLY POLICY #703
HALOGENTATED CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFC'S)
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 15, 1988 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish policy restricting the purchase of products containing fully halogenated
chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) which are harmful to our environment.
Policy
The use of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons has been determined to be harmful to
our environment and, therefore, should cease. Unfortunately there are some products
containing these chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) which are essential to our operations, and
must be used. In order to limit the use of these chlorofluorocarbons to necessary,
Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to include on all applicable purchasing documents
the following clause:
"In accordance with National City Council Policy, vendor shall not provide or deliver any
product containing fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) unless specifically
authorized by the National City Purchasing Agent."
Related Policy References
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING FULLY
HALOGENTATED CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFC'S)
POLICY #703
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 15, 1988 AMENDED:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Fire Hydrants POLICY #705
ADOPTED: 11-14-89 AMENDED:
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a uniform and equitable procedure applicable to
the installation of fire hydrants for the protection of life and property.
Policy
The provisions of this Policy shall apply to all properties located within the corporate
limits of National City whether those properties be privately owned or public domain.
The Chief of the Fire Department (the Fire Marshal, or other persons authorized to
represent the Fire Chief) is hereby authorized and directed to administer the provisions of
this Policy. For such purpose he shall receive the cooperation of other departments,
divisions, etc. of the City.
The location of all fire hydrants and the required gallons per minute (GPM) fire flow for
each hydrant shall be established by the Fire Chief, based upon minimum requirements of
the Uniform Fire Code (U,F.C.); recommended standards as published by the Insurance
Service Office (1.S.0.), and/orother applicable regulations.
When new hydrants are installed to reduce spacing, the following shall apply:
(a) When existing fire hydrants located within the public right-of-way of any street or
public way exceed a spacing in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, (or when in
the opinion of the Fire Chief, the interest of public safety will be served, he may
direct the water utility company to install additional fire hydrants.
(b) Costs incurred by the installation of fire hydrants authorized under paragraph (a) of
this section shall be paid by the City provided that funds for such installations have
been approved by the City Council and are included in the current City budget. Such
costs shall be limited to installation charges only and shall not include water storage
assessment fees, water main line extensions/replacement or other charges.
(c) Fire hydrants installed under this policy for which payment is made from public
funds, shall be available for the protection of the general public, and not for the sole
protection of a particular building or group of buildings.
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When new hydrants are installed for construction projects, the following shall apply:
(a) The application, plans, and specifications filed by an applicant for a building permit
shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief to check compliance with rules and regulations
under his jurisdiction. When such plan check confirms the requirement for the
installation of an on -site or off -site fire hydrant(s) due to the proposed construction,
that fact shall be clearly noted on the approved plans. The approximate location,
minimum required GPM fire flow and/or any other pertinent data relating to the
installation of the fire hydrant(s) shall also be noted as a plan correction.
(b) It shall be the sole responsibility of the project developer or the owner of the property
to negotiate with the water utility company for the complete installation of fire
hydrant(s) required by the Fire Chief. Any and all costs assessed by the water utility
company relating to the installation of such fire hydrant(s), the attendant properly
sized water main lines (if required), water storage/assessment fees or other charges
shall be borne by the project developer or other owner of the property. It shall not be
incumbent upon the City of National City to participate in any such costs.
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Related Policy References
City Council Resolution No. 13, 315, "Regulating the Installation of Fire Hydrants".
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Fire Hydrants POLICY #705
i ADOPTED: November 14, 1989, AMENDED:
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a uniform and equitable procedure applicable to
the installation of fire hydrants for the protection of life and property.
Policy
The provisions of this Policy shall apply to all properties located within the corporate
I limits of National City whether those properties areprivately owned or public domain.
I The Chief of the Fire Department (or Fire Marshal or other persons authorized to
represent the Fire Chief) is hereby authorized and directed to administer the provisions of
this Policy._ For such purpose he shall receive the cooperation of other departments,
divisions, etc. of the City.
The location of all fire hydrants and the required gallons per minute (GPM) fire flow for
each hydrant shall be established by the Fire Chief, based upon minimum requirements of
I the ,California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, recommended standards as published by the __- -
Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.), and/or other applicable regulations.
When new hydrants are installed to reduce spacing, the following shall apply:
(a) When existing fire hydrants located within the public right-of-way of any street or
public way exceed a spacing in accordance with the California Fire Code, Title 24,
Part 9,,_(or when in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the interest of public safety will be
served, he may direct the water utility company to install additional fire hydrants.
(b) Costs incurred by the installation of fire hydrants authorized under paragraph (a) of
this section shall be paid by the City provided that funds for such installations have
been approved by the City Council and are included in the current City budget. Such
costs shall be limited to installation charges only and shall not include water storage
assessment fees, water main line extensions/replacement or other charges.
Fire hydrants installed under this policy for which payment is made from public
funds, shall be available for the protection of the general public, and not for the sole
protection of a particular building or group of buildings.
(c)
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((I) All contractors shall make contact with Sweetwater Authority when installing fire
hydrants in the City of National City. Sweetwater Authority will determine the size
and type of fire hydrants allowed.
When new hydrants are installed for construction projects, the following shall apply:
(a) The application, plans, and specifications filed by an applicant for a building permit
shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief to check compliance with rules and regulations
under his jurisdiction. When such plan check confirms the requirement for the
installation of an on -site or off -site fire hydrant(s) due to the proposed construction,
that fact shall be clearly noted on the approved plans. The approximate location,
minimum required GPM fire flow and/or any other pertinent data relating to the
installation of the fire hydrant(s) shall also be noted as a plan correction.
(b) It shall be the sole responsibility of the project developer or the owner of the property
to negotiate with the water utility company for the complete installation of fire
hydrant(s) required by the Fire Chief. Any and all costs assessed by the water utility
company relating to the installation of such fire hydrant(s), the attendant properly
sized water main lines (if required), water storage/assessment fees or other charges
shall be borne by the project developer or other owner of the property. It shall not be
incumbent upon the City of National City to participate in any such costs.
(c) All contractors shall make contact with Sweetwater Authority when installing fire
hydrants in the City of National City. Sweetwater Authority will determine the size
and type of fire hydrants allowed.
Related Policy References
City Council Resolution No. 13, 315, "Regulating the Installation of Fire Hydrants',
California Fire Code, Title 24, part 9
Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.)
Prior Policy Amendments
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Fire Hydrants POLICY #705
ADOPTED: November 14, 1989 AMENDED:
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a uniform and equitable procedure applicable to
the installation of fire hydrants for the protection of life and property.
Policy
The provisions of this Policy shall apply to all properties located within the corporate
limits of National City whether those properties are privately owned or public domain.
The Chief of the Fire Department (or Fire Marshal or other persons authorized to
represent the Fire Chief) is hereby authorized and directed to administer the provisions of
this Policy. For such purpose he shall receive the cooperation of other departments,
divisions, etc. of the City.
The location of all fire hydrants and the required gallons per minute (GPM) fire flow for
each hydrant shall be established by the Fire Chief, based upon minimum requirements of
the California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, recommended standards as published by the
Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.), and/or other applicable regulations.
When new hydrants are installed to reduce spacing, the following shall apply:
(a) When existing fire hydrants located within the public right-of-way of any street or
public way exceed a spacing in accordance with the California Fire Code, Title 24,
Part 9, (or when in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the interest of public safety will be
served, he may direct the water utility company to install additional fire hydrants.
(b) Costs incurred by the installation of fire hydrants authorized under paragraph (a) of
this section shall be paid by the City provided that funds for such installations have
been approved by the City Council and are included in the current City budget. Such
costs shall be limited to installation charges only and shall not include water storage
assessment fees, water main line extensions/replacement or other charges.
(c) Fire hydrants installed under this policy for which payment is made from public
funds, shall be available for the protection of the general public, and not for the sole
protection of a particular building or group of buildings.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Fire Hydrants POLICY #705
ADOPTED: November 14,1989
AMENDED:
(d) All contractors shall make contact with Sweetwater Authority when installing fire
hydrants in the City of National City. Sweetwater Authority will determine the size
and type of fire hydrants allowed.
When new hydrants are installed for construction projects, the followin Via 1 apply:
(a) The application, plans, and specifications filed by an applicant for a building permit
shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief to check compliance with rules and regulations
under his jurisdiction. When such plan check confirms the requirement for the
installation of an on -site or off -site fire hydrant(s) due to the proposed construction,
that fact shall be clearly noted on the approved plans. The approximate location,
minimum required GPM fire flow and/or any other pertinent data relating to the
installation of the fire hydrant(s) shall also be noted as a plan correction.
(b) It shall be the sole responsibility of the project developer or the owner of the property
to negotiate with the water utility company'. for the complete installation of fire
hydrant(s) required by the Fire Chief. Any and all costs assessed by the water utility
company relating to the installation of such fire hydrant(s), the attendant properly
sized water main lines (if required), water storage/assessment fees or other charges
shall be borne by the project developer or other owner of the property. It shall not be
incumbent upon the City of National City to participate in any such costs.
(c) All contractors shall make contact with Sweetwater Authority when installing fire
hydrants in the City of National City. Sweetwater Authority will determine the size
and type of fire hydrants allowed.
Related Policy References
City Council Resolution No. 13, 315, "Regulating the Installation of Fire Hydrants"
California Fire Code, Title 24, part 9
Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.)
Prior Policy Amendments
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Light Policy
POLICY #706
ADOPTED: February 24, 1987 AMENDED: January 17,1989
Purpose
The establishment of criteria for street lighting in streets and alle
Policy
A. All signalized intersections shall be lighted by at least two and preferably four
250-watt HPS lights.
B. That local streets and arterials and collector streets are as designated on the
attached sheet. Such definitions are in accordance with the General Plan.
C. That residential and commercial streets are as designated on the attached sheet
which conforms with the National City General Plan.
D. That the standard light for local residential streets shall be a 150-watt High
Pressure Sodium light and the standard interval between these lights shall be 400
feet. Normally, lights will be placed on alternating sides of the street unless this
practice is prohibited by power distribution pole location. In cases where streets
end in cul-de-sacs, a light will be considered warranted if the closest street light is
300 or more feet away.
E. That the standard street light for residential arterial and collector streets shall be a
200-watt High Pressure Sodium light and the standard interval between these
lights shall be 400 feet.
F. That the standard street light for commercial arterial and collector streets shall be
a 200-watt High Pressure Sodium light and the standard interval between these
lights shall be 400 feet.
G. That present street lighting is considered to be appropriate and will not be
changed without specific requests by residents. This policy shall be extended to
include the replacement of existing lights with similar or equal substitutes unless a
specific request for alteration has been made to the Public Works Department.
The only exception to this policy is that replacement of Mercury Vapor lights
with High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights of approximately equal lumen intensity
is authorized.
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H. That staff is authorized to cause lights to be installed at shorter intervals when, in
their opinion, the additional light is warranted by the unusual characteristics of the
particular location (vertical curve, dense tree growth, etc.).
I. That if a resident requests additional street lighting and is refused by staff, staff
will provide the Council with the resident's request and the basis for their denial
of it within three working days.
J. That staff is authorized to deviate from the above standards by as much as 100
feet in order to place as many additional lights as practical,at intersections. Such
deviation will not be considered as requiring the just ffication to Council
mentioned in subparagraph I above.
K. That staff is authorized to install or have installed upon resident request a
maximum of 120 additional street lights per year for a period of five, years, which
should bring the city up to the standards mentioned in subparagraphs D, E, and F
above. Staff is hereby directed to ensure that adequate funding for these additional
street lights is contained in account 001-422-221-235 budget submissions.
L. That requests for street light installation in public alleys will normally be denied
unless there are existing SDG&E distribution poles in the alley which can support
the requested street light. In the event that there are distribution poles in the alley,
staff can order the installation of a light if the criterion established in paragraph D
is met. The requirement to notify City Council of denial of a street light request
detailed in paragraph I also applies to requests for light installation in alleys. Any
light ordered installed in an alley shall be a 150-watt High Pressure Sodium
Vapor (HPSV) lamp.
COMMERCIAL. RESIDENTIAL
National City Blvd. All other
Highland Avenue
Plaza Boulevard (most)
Eighth Street (most)
24th St. west of Highland
30th/Sweetwater Road (most)
Tidelands Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Harbor Drive
Hoover Avenue
Euclid Avenue (Plaza-8th only,
otherwise primarily designated
for residential use)
16th Street (primarily designated
for residential use)
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18th Street (primarily designated
for residential use)
COLLECTOR/ARTERIAL LOCAL
Division Street
4th Street
8th Street
Plaza Boulevard
16th Street (N.C. Blvd to east
city limit)
18th Street (I-5 to east city limit
24th Street (except Grove to
Prospect and east of Van Ness
30thISweetwater Road (except west
of Hoover)
Highland Avenue
National City Blvd. (including
Osborn St.)
Euclid Avenue
Tidelands Avenue
Civic Center Drive
Harbor Drive
Harbison Avenue (Division to 16th)
Palm Avenue
19th Street (Tidelands to 1-5)
Cleveland (Civic Center Drive to 24th)
Wilson (Civic Center Drive to 24th)
Coolidge (Plaza to 18th)
Hoover (18th to 33rd)
33rd (Hoover to National City Blvd.)
Roosevelt (Division to 16th)
West Avenue
Main Street
"D" Avenue (Division to 30th)
"L" Avenue (16th to 30th)
Granger (18th to Leonard)
Rachael (18th to 20th)
Manchester Street
Reo Drive (proposed Rt. 54 to
Sweetwater)
LOCAL
All other
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Light Policy POLICY #706
ADOPTED: February 24, 1987 AMENDED:
Purpose
The establishment of criteria for street lighting in streets and alleys.
Policy
A. All signalized intersections shall be lighted by at least two and preferably four
250-watt knduction Lights.
B. &terial, and Cpllector streets, as well Residential and Commercial streets are
listed and defined,n the National Citygeneral Plan.
C. T,he standard light for local residential streets shall be a 150-watt Induction Light. ; .`•
if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the standard interval between
these lights shall be 400 feet. Normally, lights will be placed on alternating sides
of the street unless this practice is prohibited by power distribution pole location.
In cases where streets end in cul-de-sacs, a light will be considered warranted if
the closest street light is 300 or more feet away.
D. Tile standard street light for residential arterial and collector streets shall be a 200-
watt Induction Light. if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the
standard interval between these lights shall be 400 feet.
E. Tjie standard street light for commercial arterial and collector streets shall be a
200-watt Induction Light, if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the
standard interval between these lights shall be 400 feet.
F. l -esent street lighting is considered to be appropriate and will not be changed
unless there have been specific requests and the change is deemed warranted by
staff, after they have conducted a needs assessment. This policy shall be extended
to include the replacement of existing lights with similar or equal substitutes
unless a specific request for alteration has been made to the Public Works
Department. The only exception to this policy is that replacement of Mercury
Vapor lights with High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights with induction lighting of
approximately equal lumen intensity is authorized.
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G. staff is authorized to cause lights to be installed at shorter intervals when, in their
opinion, the additional light is warranted by the unusual characteristics of the
particular location (vertical curve, dense tree growth, etc.).
H. If a resident requests additional city -owned street lighting and the City deems it /
unwarranted, staff will provide the Council with the resident's request and the
basis for the,denialpithin three working days.
I. off is authorized to deviate from m the above standards by as much as 100 feet in •/
order to place ,additional lights as warranted at intersections. Such deviation will
not requirepouncil authorization.
J. Ataff will perform a Street Lighting assessment of City -owned street lights every4,:
five (5) years to assess lighting.
L. Requests for street light installation in public alleys will generally be denied
unless the alley has an existing SDG&E distribution pole available to support the
requested street light. In the event that there are distribution poles in the alley, •
staff can request SDG&E to install,,a light, if the criterion established in paragraph
"D" is met. The requirement to notify City Council of denial of a street light
request detailed in paragraph "I" also applies to requests for light installation in
alleys. Any light ordered installed in an alley shall be a minimum of 150-watt
Induction Light, if available, or a High Pressure Sodium Vapor (HPSV) lamp.
a
Related Policy References
General Plan
Prior Policy Amendments
January 17, 1989
Page 2 of 2
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Deleted: is authorized to install or have
installed upon resident request a
maximum of 120 additional street lights
per year for a period of five years, which
should bring the city up to the standards
mentioned in subparagraphs D, E, and F
above. Staff is hereby directed to ensure
that adequate finding for these additional
street lights is contained in account 001-
422-221-235 budget submissions.
Deleted: That requests for street light
installation in public alleys will normally
be denied unless there are existing
SDG&& distribution poles in the alley
which can support the requested street
light.
Deleted: order the installation of
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COMMERCIAL .. RESIDENTIAL
National City Blvd. All other
Highland Avenue,
Plaza Boulevard (most)1l
Eighth Street (most)l
24th St west of Highlandl
30thiSwcetwater Road (most)1
Tidelands Avenuel
Wilson Avertuel
Harbor Drivel
Hoover Avenuel
Euclid Avenue (Plaza-8th only,¶
otherwise primarily- designatedl
for residential user
16th Street (primarily designated¶
for residential user
J 8th Street (primarily designatedli
for residential use)l
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COLLECTOR/ARTERIAL
LOCAL . LOCAL
Division Street All otherl
4th Street¶
8th Street
Plaza Boulevard)
16th Street (N.C. Blvd to east)
city litnit)1
18th Street (1-5 to east city litnitl
24th Street (except Grove tol ... C11
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COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
National City Blvd.
All other
Highland Avenue
Plaza Boulevard (most)
Eighth Street (most)
24th St. west of Highland
30th/Sweetwater Road (most)
Tidelands Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Harbor Drive
Hoover Avenue
Euclid Avenue (Plaza-8th only,
otherwise primarily designated
for residential use)
16th Street (primarily designated
for residential use)
18th Street (primarily designated
for residential use)
COLLECTOR/ARTERIAL LOCAL LOCAL
Division Street All other
4th Street
8th Street
Plaza Boulevard
16th Street (N.C. Blvd to east
city limit)
18th Street (I-5 to east city limit
24th Street (except Grove to
Prospect and east of Van Ness
30th/Sweetwater Road (except west
of Hoover)
Highland Avenue
National City Blvd. (including
Osborn St.)
Euclid Avenue
Tidelands Avenue
Civic Center Drive
Harbor Drive
Harbison Avenue (Division to 16th)
Palm Avenue
19th Street (Tidelands to 1-5)
Cleveland (Civic Center Drive to 24th )
Wilson (Civic Center Drive to 24th)
Coolidge (Plaza to 18th)
Hoover (18th to 33rd)
33rd (Hoover to National City Blvd.)
Roosevelt (Division to 16th)
West Avenue
Main Street
"D" Avenue (Division to 30th)
"L" Avenue (16th to 30th)
Granger (18th to Leonard)
Rachael (18th to 20th)
Manchester Street
Reo Drive (proposed Rt. 54 to
Sweetwater)
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Light Policy POLICY #706
ADOPTED: February 24, 1987 AMENDED:
Purpose
The establishment of criteria for street lighting in streets and alleys.
Policy
A. All signalized intersections shall be lighted by at least two and preferably four
250-watt Induction Lights. Y:.
B. Arterial and Collector streets, as well as Residential and Commercial streets are
listed and defined in the National City General PIan.
C. The standard light for local residential streets shall be a 150-watt Induction Light,
if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the standard interval between
these lights shall be 400 feet. Normally, lights will be placed on alternating sides
of the street unless this practice is prohibited by power distribution pole location.
In cases where streets end in cul-de-sacs, a light will be considered warranted if
the closest street light is 300 or more feet away.
D. The standard street light for residential arterial and collector streets shall be a 200-
watt Induction Light, if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the
standard interval between these lights shall be 400 feet.
E. The standard street light for commercial arterial and collector streets shall be a
200-watt Induction Light, if available, or a High Pressure Sodium light and the
standard interval between these lights shall be 400 feet.
F. Present street lighting is considered to be appropriate and will not be changed
unless there have been specific requests, and the change is deemed warranted by
staff, after they have conducted a needs assessment. This policy shall be extended
to include the replacement of existing lights with similar or equal substitutes
unless a specific request for alteration has been made to the Public Works
Department. The only exception to this policy is that replacement of Mercury
Vapor lights with High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights with induction lighting of
approximately equal lumen intensity is authorized.
Page 1 of 2
TITLE: Street Light Policy POLICY #706
ADOPTED: February 24, 1987 AMENDED:
G. Staff is authorized to cause lights to be installed at shorter intervals when, in their
opinion, the additional light is warranted by the unusual characteristics of the
particular location (vertical curve, dense tree growth, etc.).
H. If a resident requests additional city -owned street lighting and the City deems it
unwarranted, staff will provide the Council with the resident's request and the
basis for the denial within three working days.
I. Staff is authorized to deviate from the above standards by as much as 100 feet in
order to place additional lights as warranted at intersections. Such deviation will
not require Council authorization.
J. Staff will perform a Street Lighting assessment of City -owned street lights every
five (5) years to assess lighting.
K. Requests for street light installation in public alleys will generally be denied
unless the alley has an existing SDG&E distribution pole available to support the
requested street light. In the event that there are distribution poles in the alley,
staff can request SDG&E to install a light, if the criterion established in paragraph
"D" is met. The requirement to notify City Council of denial of a street light
request detailed in paragraph "I" also applies to requests for light installation in
alleys. Any light ordered installed in an alley shall be a minimum of 150-watt
Induction Light, if available, or a High Pressure Sodium Vapor (HPSV) lamp.
F"
Related Policy References
National City's General Plan
r
Prior Policy Amendments
January 17, 1989
Page 2 of 2
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED/REVISED: August 16, 2011
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
To streamline the process of alcohol license application review to ensure timely
staff responses and/or protests to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
regarding these applications.
The City Municipal Code requires Conditional Use Permits for the sale of alcohol.
Such land use regulation is designed to ensure that the health, safety and
welfare of the community does not become negatively impacted. In order to
minimize any potential adverse effects of alcohol sales for both on and off -site
consumption, including public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, illegal sales or
domestic violence, the City adopts conditions of approvals and enact policies
designed to protect the public from such effects. The following sets forth the City
Council's policy on the applicable alcohol standards for Conditional Use Permit
applications for both on and off sale alcohol sales, as well as the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control application notification requirements.
POLICY:
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) sends copies of all
alcoholic beverage license applications to the Police Department. The City has
thirty days from the date of the ABC mailing to provide comments to the ABC. If
no protests are received within that time period, the ABC issues the license.
The Police Department is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) exists for the applicant business. If such a CUP
exists, the copy of the application is simply filed by the Police Department in the
existing file with the notation that there were no objections to the issuance of the
license. If it is a new (in the case of an "original" license application) or expanding
business or one seeking a license to effect a premises transfer, and no CUP
exists, the Police Department is responsible for sending a letter to the ABC
protesting the issuance of the license until a CUP is issued by the City.
Page 1 of 4
Whenever such a protest letter is sent to the ABC, that agency notifies the
applicant that they must begin the process of obtaining a CUP with the City's
Planning Division and that the issuance of the alcoholic beverage license will be
delayed until such time as the protest is withdrawn.
Once a CUP has been issued, the Planning Division notifies the Police
Department of that issuance and it is then the responsibility of the Police
Department to notify the ABC that the protest is withdrawn.
The CUP application, approval and issuance process is such that it provides all
the checks, balances and controls necessary to ensure that businesses seeking
alcoholic beverage licenses are in compliance with local standards.
These conditions of approval shall apply to all new Conditional Use Permits
(CUP'S) for the sale of alcohol for on and/or off -site consumption and modifications
of existing CUPs for such sales as specified by the preceding parenthetical
references with each condition. These references specify to which type of alcohol
CUP being applied for the conditions would apply to — on -sale (restaurant, bar, etc.)
or off -sale (market, grocery store, etc.). Regulation of these conditions and
allowances shall be enforced through the Conditional Use Permit process,
specifically conditions of approval to read as follows:
1. (off -sale alcohol) The sale of beer or malt beverages in quantities of quarts, 22
ounce, 32 ounce, 40 ounce, or similar size containers is prohibited.
2. (off -sale alcohol) No beer products shall be sold of less than manufacturer's
pre -packaged three -pack quantities of 24 ounce cans per sale. There shall be
no sale of single cans or bottles.
3. (off -sale alcohol) No sale of wine or distilled spirits shall be sold in containers
of less than 750 milliliters. The sale of wine with an alcoholic content greater
than 15% by volume is prohibited.
4. (off -sale alcohol) Flavored malt beverages, also known as premium malt
beverages and flavored malt coolers, and sometimes commonly referred to
as wine coolers, may be sold only by four -pack or other manufacturer's pre-
packaged multi -unit quantities.
5. (off -sale alcohol) The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the
subject premises, and on all parking lots and outbuildings and any property or
adjacent property under the control of the applicant.
6. (off -sale alcohol) All cups and containers shall be sold at or above prevailing
prices and in their original multi -container packages of no fewer than 12, and no
cups and containers shall be given free of charge.
7. (off -sale alcohol) Ice may be sold only at or about prevailing prices in the area
and in quantities of not less than three pounds per sale. Ice shall not be
provided free of charge.
Page 2 of 4
8. (off -sale alcohol) The display of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to an
area in substantial conformance with Exhibit , Case File No. , dated
9. (off -sale alcohol) Permittee shall post signs on the exterior building walls in
compliance with Chapter 10.30.070 of the National City Municipal Code.
Additionally, the permittee shall post signs, to be approved by the Planning
Division, at each entrance to the applicant's premises and parking lot,
prohibiting loitering and consumption of alcohol on the premises and adjacent
property under his control. Said signs shall not be less than 17 by 22 inches in
size, with lettering not less than one inch in height. The signs shall read as
follows:
a. "No open alcoholic beverage containers are allowed on these
premises.'
b. "No loitering is allowed."
10. (off -sale alcohol) Containers of distilled spirits may not be stored on the
premises, after being sold to patrons, for the purpose of later consumption.
11. (off -sale alcohol) Exterior advertising and signs of all types, promoting or
indicating the availability of alcoholic beverages, including advertising/signs
directed to the exterior from within, are prohibited. Interior displays of alcoholic
beverages and signs, which are clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a
violation of this condition.
12. (off -sale alcohol) The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not
exceed the gross sales of all other commodities during the same period. The
applicant shall at all times keep records which reflect separately the gross sales
of alcoholic beverages and the gross sales of all other items. Said records
shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made
available to the City Finance Department and any Peace Officer of the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control upon demand.
13. (on and off -sale alcohol) All sellers and servers of alcohol shall receive
Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) training, including all
owners, and managers. The RBSS training must be certified by the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Proof of completion of an
approved RBSS program must be provided prior to issuance of a city
business license. As part of the RBSS training, the permittee shall make
available a domestic violence training session as provided by the Institute of
Public Strategies.
14. (on -sale alcohol) The sale of alcohol shall not exceed the sale of food. With
the annual renewal of the City business license, the business proprietor shall
submit a statement clearly indicating total alcoholic beverage sales and total
food sales. Said statement shall be subject to audit and verification by
employees of the City, who are authorized to examine, audit and inspect such
books and records of the license, as may be necessary in their judgment to
verify that the sale of alcohol does not exceed the sale of food. All information
obtained by an investigation of records shall remain confidential.
Page 3 of 4
15.(on-sale alcohol) Alcohol shall be available only in conjunction with the
purchase of food.
16. (on -sale alcohol with patio) Permittee shall post signs in the patio dining
area, including all exits to outdoor seating areas, indicating that alcoholic
beverages must be consumed inside the restaurant or patio area and may not
be taken off -premises.
The sale of three -packs of 24-oz cans of beer shall apply retroactively to all existing
off -sale CUPs where a condition exists limiting sales to no less than six-pack
quantities. However, businesses wishing to avail themselves of this modification
must conform with all regulations of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC).
The Council may, at its sole discretion, choose to waive or modify any of the above
conditions.
Page 4 of 4
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
_POLICY #707
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED; ,
I Purpose,
To streamline the process of alcohol license application review to ensure timely
staff responses and/or protests to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) regarding these applications.
Deleted: ;REVISED:
.I Deleted: August 16, 2011
Deleted: PURPOSEIBACKGROUN
The City Municipal Code requires Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for the sale of
alcohol. Such land use regulation is designed to ensure that the health, safety
and welfare of the community does not become negatively impacted. In order to
minimize any potential adverse effects of alcohol sales for both on and off -site
consumption, including public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, illegal sales or
domestic violence, the City adopts conditions of approvals and enact policies
designed to protect the public from such effects. The following sets forth the City
Council's policy on the applicable alcohol standards for CUP applications for both {Deleted: onditional Use Permit
on and off -sale alcohol sales, as well as the ABC application notification "Deleted: Department of Alcoholic
requirements. Beverage Control
Policy
The ABC, sends copies of all alcoholic beverage license applications to the Police
Department. The City has thirty days from the date of the ABC mailing to provide
comments to the ABC. If no protests are received within that time period, the
ABC issues the license.
Deleted: Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control (
Deleted: )
The Police Department is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate C,UPT Deleted: onditional Use Permit(C
exists for the applicant business. If such a CUP exists, the copy of the application ; Deleted:)
is simply filed by the Police Department in the existing file with the notation that
there were no objections to the issuance of the license. If it is a new (in the case
of an "original" license application) or expanding business or one seeking a
license to effect a premises transfer, and no CUP exists, the Police Department
is responsible for sending a letter to the ABC protesting the issuance of the
license until a CUP is issued by the City.
Whenever such a protest letter is sent to the ABC, that agency notifies the
applicant that they must begin the process of obtaining a CUP with the City's
Page 1 of 4
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
Planning Division and that the issuance of the alcoholic beverage license will be
delayed until such time as the protest is withdrawn.
Once a CUP has been issued. the Planning Division notifies the Police
Department of that issuance and it is then the responsibility of the Police
Department to notify the ABC that the protest is withdrawn.
The CUP application, approval and issuance process is such that it provides all
the checks, balances and controls necessary to ensure that businesses seeking
alcoholic beverage licenses are in compliance with local standards.
These conditions of approval shall apply to all new CUP'srfor the sale of alcohol for
on and/or off -site consumption and modifications of existing CUP's for such sales
as specified by the ,following parenthetical references with each condition. These
references specify to which type of alcohol CUP being applied for the conditions
would apply to — on -sale (restaurant, bar, etc.) or off -sale (market, grocery store,
etc.). Regulation of these conditions and allowances shall be enforced through
the Conditional Use Permit process, specifically conditions of approval to read as
follows:
1. (off -sale alcohol) The sale of beer or malt beverages in quantities of quarts, 22
ounce, 32 ounce, 40 ounce, or similar size containers is prohibited.
2. (off -sale alcohol) No beer products shall be sold of less than manufacturer's
pre -packaged three -pack quantities of 24 ounce cans per sale. There shall be
no sale of single cans or bottles.
3. (off -sale alcohol) No sale of wine or distilled spirits shall be sold in containers
of less than 750 milliliters. The sale of wine with an alcoholic content greater
than 15% by volume is prohibited.
4. (off -sale alcohol) Flavored malt beverages, also known as premium malt
beverages and flavored malt coolers, and sometimes commonly referred to
as wine coolers, may be sold only by four -pack or other manufacturer's pre-
packaged multi -unit quantities.
5. (off -sale alcohol) The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the
subject premises, and on all parking lots and outbuildings and any property or
adjacent property under the control of the applicant.
6. (off -sale alcohol) All cups and containers shall be sold at or above prevailing
prices and in their original multi -container packages of no fewer than 12, and no
cups and containers shall be given free of charge.
Page 2 of 4
fDeleted: onditional Use Permits
(GU P's)
I Deleted: preceding
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
7. (off -sale alcohol) Ice may be sold only at or about prevailing prices in the area
and in quantities of not less than three pounds per sale. Ice shall not be
provided free of charge.
8. (off -sale alcohol) The display of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to an
area in substantial conformance with Exhibit , Case File No. , dated
9. (off -sale alcohol) Permittee shall post signs on the exterior building walls in
compliance with Chapter 10.30.070 of the National City Municipal Code.
Additionally, the permittee shall post signs, to be approved by the Planning
Division, at each entrance to the applicant's premises and parking lot,
prohibiting loitering and consumption of alcohol on the premises and adjacent
property under his control. Said signs shall not be less than 17 by 22 inches in
size, with lettering not less than one inch in height. The signs shall read as
follows:
a. "No open alcoholic beverage containers are allowed on these
premises."
b. "No loitering is allowed."
10.(off-sale alcohol) Containers of distilled spirits may not be stored on the
premises, after being sold to patrons, for the purpose of later consumption.
11. (oft sale alcohol) Exterior advertising and signs of all types, promoting or
indicating the availability of alcoholic beverages, including advertising/signs
directed to the exterior from within, are prohibited. Interior displays of alcoholic
beverages and signs, which are clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a
violation of this condition.
12. (off -sale alcohol) The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not
exceed the gross sales of all other commodities during the same period. The
applicant shall at all times keep records which reflect separately the gross sales
of alcoholic beverages and the gross sales of all other items. Said records
shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made
available to the City Finance Department and any Peace Officer of the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control upon demand.
13.(on and off -sale alcohol) All sellers and servers of alcohol shall receive
Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) training, including all
owners, and managers. The RBSS training must be certified by the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Proof of completion of an
approved RBSS program must be provided prior to issuance of a city
Page 3 of 4
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
business license. As part of the RBSS training, the permittee shall make
available a domestic violence training session as provided by the Institute of
Public Strategies.
14. (on -sale alcohol) The sale of alcohol shall not exceed the sale of food. With
the annual renewal of the City business license, the business proprietor shall
submit a statement dearly indicating total alcoholic beverage sales and total
food sales. Said statement shall be subject to audit and verification by
employees of the City, who are authorized to examine, audit and inspect such
books and records of the license, as may be necessary in their judgment to
verify that the sale of alcohol does not exceed the sale of food. All information
obtained by an investigation of records shall remain confidential.
15.(on-sale alcohol) Alcohol shall be available only in conjunction with the
purchase of food.
16. (on -sale alcohol with patio) Permittee shall post signs in the patio dining
area, including all exits to outdoor seating areas, indicating that alcoholic
beverages must be consumed inside the restaurant or patio area and may not
be taken off -premises.
The sale of three -packs of 24-oz cans of beer shall apply retroactively to all existing
off -sale CUPs where a condition exists limiting sales to no less than six-pack
quantities. However, businesses wishing to avail themselves of this modification
must conform with all regulations of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC).
The Council may, at its sole discretion, choose to waive or modify any of the above
conditions.
Related Policy References
National City Municipal Code, Chapter 10.30.070
Ca. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Prior Policy Amendments
August 16, 2011
Page 4 of 4
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
Purpose
To streamline the process of alcohol license application review to ensure timely
staff responses and/or protests to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) regarding these applications.
The City Municipal Code requires Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for the sale of
alcohol. Such land use regulation is designed to ensure that the health, safety
and welfare of the community does not become negatively impacted. In order to
minimize any potential adverse effects of alcohol sales for both on and off -site
consumption, including public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, illegal sales or
domestic violence, the City adopts conditions of approvals and enact policies
designed to protect the public from such effects. The following sets forth the City
Council's policy on the applicable alcohol standards for CUP applications for both
on and off -sale alcohol sales, as well as the ABC application notification
requirements.
Policy
The ABC sends copies of all alcoholic beverage license applications to the Police
Department. The City has thirty days from the date of the ABC mailing to provide
comments to the ABC. If no protests are received within that time period, the
ABC issues the license.
The Police Department is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate CUP
exists for the applicant business. If such a CUP exists, the copy of the application
is simply filed by the Police Department in the existing file with the notation that
there were no objections to the issuance of the license. If it is a new (in the case
of an "original" license application) or expanding business or one seeking a
license to effect a premises transfer, and no CUP exists, the Police Department
is responsible for sending a letter to the ABC protesting the issuance of the
license until a CUP is issued by the City.
Whenever such a protest letter is sent to the ABC, that agency notifies the
applicant that they must begin the process of obtaining a CUP with the City's
Page 1 of 4
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
Planning Division and that the issuance of the alcoholic beverage license will be
delayed until such time as the protest is withdrawn.
Once a CUP has been issued, the Planning Division notifies the Police
Department of that issuance and it is then the responsibility of the Police
Department to notify the ABC that the protest is withdrawn.
The CUP application, approval and issuance process is such that it provides all
the checks, balances and controls necessary to ensure that businesses seeking
alcoholic beverage licenses are in compliance with local standards.
These conditions of approval shall apply to all new CUP's for the sale of alcohol for
on and/or off -site consumption and modifications of existing CUP's for such sales
as specified by the following parenthetical references with each condition. These
references specify to which type of alcohol CUP being applied for the conditions
would apply to — on -sale (restaurant, bar, etc.) or off -sale (market, grocery store,
etc.). Regulation of these conditions and allowances shall be enforced through
the Conditional Use Permit process, specifically conditions of approval to read as
follows:
1. (off -sale alcohol) The sale of beer or malt beverages in quantities of quarts, 22
ounce, 32 ounce, 40 ounce, or similar size containers is prohibited.
2. (off -sale alcohol) No beer products shall be sold of less than manufacturer's
pre -packaged three -pack quantities of 24 ounce cans per sale. There shall be
no sale of single cans or bottles.
3. (off -sale alcohol) No sale of wine or distilled spirits shall be sold in containers
of less than 750 milliliters. The sale of wine with an alcoholic content greater
than 15% by volume is prohibited.
4. (off -sale alcohol) Flavored malt beverages, also known as premium malt
beverages and flavored malt coolers, and sometimes commonly referred to
as wine coolers, may be sold only by four -pack or other manufacturer's pre-
packaged multi -unit quantities.
5. (off -sale alcohol) The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the
subject premises, and on all parking lots and outbuildings and any property or
adjacent property under the control of the applicant.
6. (off -sale alcohol) All cups and containers shall be sold at or above prevailing
prices and in their original multi -container packages of no fewer than 12, and no
cups and containers shall be given free of charge.
Page 2 of 4
TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
7. (off -sale alcohol) Ice may be sold only at or about prevailing prices in the area
and in quantities of not less than three pounds per sale. Ice shall not be
provided free of charge.
8. (off -sale alcohol) The display of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to an
area in substantial conformance with Exhibit , Case File No. , dated
9. (off -sale alcohol) Permittee shall post signs on the exterior building walls in
compliance with Chapter 10.30.070 of the National City Municipal Code.
Additionally, the permittee shall post signs, to be approved by the Planning
Division, at each entrance to the applicant's premises and parking lot,
prohibiting loitering and consumption of alcohol on the premises and adjacent
property under his control. Said signs shall not be less than 17 by 22 inches in
size, with lettering not less than one inch in height. The signs shall read as
follows:
a. "No open alcoholic beverage containers are allowed on these
premises."
b. "No loitering is allowed."
10. (off -sale alcohol) Containers of distilled spirits may not be stored on the
premises, after being sold to patrons, for the purpose of later consumption.
11. (off -sale alcohol) Exterior advertising and signs of all types, promoting or
indicating the availability of alcoholic beverages, including advertising/signs
directed to the exterior from within, are prohibited. Interior displays of alcoholic
beverages and signs, which are clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a
violation of this condition.
12. (off -sale alcohol) The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not
exceed the gross sales of all other commodities during the same period. The
applicant shall at all times keep records which reflect separately the gross sales
of alcoholic beverages and the gross sales of all other items. Said records
shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made
available to the City Finance Department and any Peace Officer of the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control upon demand.
13. (on and off -sale alcohol) All sellers and servers of alcohol shall receive
Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) training, including all
owners, and managers. The RBSS training must be certified by the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Proof of completion of an
approved RBSS program must be provided prior to issuance of a city
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TITLE: Alcohol Beverage License Application Review Process POLICY #707
and Alcohol Conditional Use Permit Standards
ADOPTED: November 12, 1991 AMENDED:
business license. As part of the RBSS training, the permittee shall make
available a domestic violence training session as provided by the Institute of
Public Strategies.
14. (on -sale alcohol) The sale of alcohol shall not exceed the sale of food. With
the annual renewal of the City business license, the business proprietor shall
submit a statement clearly indicating total alcoholic beverage sales and total
food sales. Said statement shall be subject to audit and verification by
employees of the City, who are authorized to examine, audit and inspect such
books and records of the license, as may be necessary in their judgment to
verify that the sale of alcohol does not exceed the sale of food. All information
obtained by an investigation of records shall remain confidential.
15.(on-sale alcohol) Alcohol shall be available only in conjunction with the
purchase of food.
16. (on -sale alcohol with patio) Permittee shall post signs in the patio dining
area, including all exits to outdoor seating areas, indicating that alcoholic
beverages must be consumed inside the restaurant or patio area and may not
be taken off -premises.
The sale of three -packs of 24-oz cans of beer shall apply retroactively to all existing
off -sale CUPs where a condition exists limiting sales to no less than six-pack
quantities. However, businesses wishing to avail themselves of this modification
must conform with all regulations of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC).
The Council may, at its sole discretion, choose to waive or modify any of the above
conditions.
Related Policy References
National City Municipal Code, Chapter 10.30.070
Ca. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Prior Policy Amendments
August 16, 2011
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Dusk -To -Dawn Lights POLICY #709
ADOPTED: November 10, 1992 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish the policy and procedures whereby a citizen can obtain a dusk -to -dawn light
under the City's program.
Policy
Homeowner must fill out and return an application for a light from the Police
Department.
Application must be filled out by homeowner and returned to the Police Department.
Police will check each request by visiting each individual location. The officer will
consider the darkness of the area, how close it is to a street light, and if there are other
dusk -to -dawn lights in the area.
Police officer will determine if a light is needed after visiting the site. Approved
applications will be sent to Parks & Recreation who will then forward applications to
Purchasing Department.
Purchasing will coordinate the installation with an electrical contractor.
If the homeowner and contractor disagree on the location of the light, the Police
Department will determine where the light will be installed.
Lights will be purchased and installed by the City of National City. Homeowner :'resident
is responsible for maintenance and replacement costs and utility cost.
r
Related Policy References
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Installation of Dusk -To -Dawn Lights
POLICY #709
ADOPTED: November 10,1992
AMENDED:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23,1994 AMENDED:
Purpose
The purpose of this policy statement is to regulate a Residential Permit Parking Program
heretofore established by the City Council.
A petition for a Residential Permit Parking area shall be directed to the Traffic Safety
Committee. Before further processing of a request for a Residential Parking Permit
District the petition shall be signed by 60% of the owners within the proposed boundaries
of the Residential Parking Permit District.
The Traffic Safety Committee shall direct the City Engineer to proceed with the
processing of this program in conformance with the following stated procedures.
SECTION I. Definitions
(a) "Residential Area" shall mean a contiguous area consisting of primarily residential
uses containing public streets or parts thereof;
(b) "Residential Pennit Parking Area" shall mean the adjacent public street frontage to a
residential area designated as herein provided wherein resident motor vehicles displaying
a valid permit as described herein shall be exempt from parking restrictions established
pursuant to this policy statement;
(c) "Resident Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle parked in a residential area in which it.
is registered with the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles or a similar
registering entity:
(d) "Commuter Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle, other than one described in
subparagraph (e) herein, parked in a residential area in which it is not registered with the
State of California Department of Motor Vehicles;
(e) "Transient Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle which has been issued a temporary
residential parking permit pursuant to this policy statement;
(f) "Motor Vehicle" shall include an automobile, truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle or
other motor -driven or self-propelled form of transportation.
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
(g) "Owns" shall mean that a person has at least one -quarter interest in a parcel of real
property within a residential permit parking area.
(h) "Lease" shall mean that a person pays rent or other remuneration for use of a parcel of
real property as his residence or place of business.
(i) "Person" shall mean natural person, joint venture, Joint Stock Company, partnership
association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization, or the agent,
employee, lessee, manager, officer or servant of any of them.
(j) "City Engineer" shall mean the City Engineer of the City of National City or his
designee.
(k) "Clerk" shall mean the person or officer who is or acts as clerk of the City Council of
the City of National City.
(1) "Code" shall mean National City Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. Designation of Residential Permit Parking Areas
(a) The City Council shall, upon the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee
and subsequent to a public hearing consider for designation as residential permit parking
areas those residential areas meeting and satisfying the objective criteria therefore
established in this policy statement.
(b) The City Council shall then designate by resolution certain residential areas as
residential permit parking areas in which motor vehicles displaying a valid parking
permit may stand or be parked without limitations by parking time or parking area
restrictions established by this policy statement. Said resolution shall also state the
applicable parking regulation and period of the day for its application, and the fee to be
charged upon permit issuance.
SECTION 3. Designation Criteria
(a) A residential area shall be deemed eligible for consideration as a residential permit
parking area if, based on studies prepared at the direction of the City Engineer, objective
criteria establish that the residential area is impacted by commuter vehicles for any
extended period during the day or night, or weekends, or during holidays.
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
(b) In determining whether a residential area identified as eligible for residential permit
parking may be designated as a residential permit parking area, the City Council shall
take into account factors which include but are not limited to the following:
(1) The extent of the desire and need for the residents for residential permit
parking;
(2) The extent to which legal on -street parking spaces are occupied by motor
vehicles during the period proposed for parking restriction;
(3) The extent to which vehicles parking in the area during the period proposed or
parking restriction are commuter vehicles rather than resident vehicles;
(4) The extent to which motor v chides registered to persons residing in the
residential area cannot be accommodated by the number of available off-street
parking spaces.
(c) The following are set forth as minimum criteria in determining whether to proceed
with a recommendation for approval of a Residential Permit Parking District:
(1) The Residential Parking Permit District shall consist of at least one side of a
street section between two consecutive intersecting streets.
(2) At least 70 percent of the available curbside parking spaces are occupied by
commuter vehicles during the time the parking study is being conducted.
SECTION 4. Designation Process
(a) When directed to do so by the Traffic Safety Committee, the City Engineer shall
cause to have such surveys and studies as are deemed necessary to determine whether a
residential area is eligible for residential permit parking.
(b) Upon the completion of the surveys or studies, the City Engineer shall provide a
written report to the Traffic Safety Committee on the subject of:
(1) Eligibility of the residential area under consideration for residential permit
parking;
(2) Tentative boundaries for the proposed residential permit parking area; and
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23,1994 AMENDED:
(3) Appropriate area prohibition or time limitation on parking and the period of
the day for its application.
(c) The Traffic Safety Committee shall review the report and its findings and
subsequently make a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny the
proposed Residential Parking Permit District. The City Council at the next possible
Council meeting following the Traffic Safety Committee meeting may set a date for a
public hearing on the establishment of the proposed Residential Permit Parking District.
(d) The Clerk shall cause notice of such hearing to be published twice in a local
newspaper of general circulation in the city. The first publication shall be not less than
ten days prior to the date of such hearing.
(e) The City Engineer shall cause notice of such hearing to be posted conspicuously, at
not more than one hundred foot intervals and at all street intersections, in the proposed
residential permit parking area.
(f) The notice shall clearly state the purpose of the hearing; the location and date and time
of the hearing; the tentative boundaries of the proposed residential permit parking area;
and that any interested person shall be entitled to appear and be heard.
SECTION 5. Public Hearing
(a) At the public hearing, the City Council may review the written reports, surveys and
studies, take public testimony and determine whether the proposed Residential Permit
Parking District is justified and desired by the residents within the boundaries of the
district and the immediate neighborhood. The City Council may then designate by
resolution the new Residential Permit Parking District and direct the City Engineer to
cause the appropriate signing of the District per Section 7.
SECTION 6. Issuance of Permits
(a) The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to issue, upon proper written
application therefore, a parking permit. Each such permit shall list the license number of
the motor vehicle for which it is issued, and the date when it was issued. No more than
one parking permit shall be issued to each motor vehicle for which application is made.
The City Engineer is authorized to issue such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with
this policy statement, governing the manner in which persons shall qualify for parking
permits;
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
(b) Parking permits may be issued for motor vehicles only upon application of the
following persons;
(1) A legal resident of the residential permit parking area who has a motor vehicle
registered in his/her name, or who has a motor vehicle for his/her exclusive use
and under his/her control;
(2) A person who owns or leases commercial property and actively engages in
business activity within a residential permit parking area. However, no more than
one parking permit may be issued for each business establishment for a motor
vehicle registered to or under the control of such a person.
(c) Proof of residency shall be demonstrated by providing rent or utility receipts or other
such documents that verifies residency to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(d) Proof of motor vehicle ownership or vehicle use and control shall be demonstrated by
providing a valid vehicle registration card and a valid driver's license.
(e) Temporary residential parking permits may .be issued for vehicles which are:
(1) Owned, rented or under the operational control of any person who owns or
leases property in the residential permit area, or (2) used in providing services to
persons or property in the residential permit area. Temporary residential parking
permits may also be issued to vehicles owned by temporary visitors who are
residing in the residential permit parking area. Such temporary residential parking
permits shall have all of the rights and privileges of a regular permit. A temporary
parking permit shall be valid for no more than fourteen days from the date of
issuance. No resident of a residential permit parking area shall be issued more
than two temporary parking permits at one time. A temporary residential parking
permit issued to a vehicle providing services or to vehicles owned by temporary
visitors shall be considered to be a temporary permit issued to the resident of the
property where the services are provided or the temporary visitors are residing.
(f) Long-term visitor parking permits may be issued to residents of a permit district who
require regular service or care over a long period of time. The resident must establish the
need for a long-term permit by indicating a disability or a hardship situation that requires
regular at-home care or some other assistance for a period of more than two weeks. A
resident shall be limited to one such long-term visitor permit which may be transferable
to the vehicles of multiple care or service providers. Each care or service provider shall
register their vehicle(s) with the Engineering Department. The long-term permit shall be
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
valid for one year after the date of issuance. Long-term visitor parking permits issued per
this paragraph shall be counted against the permit limits of paragraph (g).
(g) The number of permits issued to any one address in a residential area shall be limited
to the number of curbside spaces along the property frontage or two, whichever is greater.
Non -single family residential addresses shall be limited to two permits. The
determination of the number of spaces along the property frontage shall be made by the
City Engineer.
SECTION 7. Posting of Residential Permit Parking Area
Upon adoption by the City Council of a resolution designating a residential permit
parking area, the City Engineer pursuant to Title II of the Code shall cause appropriate
signs to be erected in the area indicating, prominently, thereon the area prohibition or
time limitation, period of the day for its application, and conditions under which permit
parking shall be exempt therefrom.
SECTION 8. Display of Permits.
Permits shall be displayed in a manner determined by the Chief of Police.
SECTION 9. Permit Parking Exemptions
A resident motor vehicle or transient motor vehicle on which is displayed a valid parking
permit as provided for herein shall be permitted to stand or be parked in a residential
permit parking area without being limited by time restrictions or area prohibitions
established pursuant to this policy. Said resident motor vehicle or transient motor vehicle
shall not be exempt from parking restrictions or prohibitions established pursuant to an
authority other than this policy. All other motor vehicles other than vehicles specified in
Title II of the Code and vehicles where the operator or the passenger being transported by
said vehicle displays a license issued under the provisions of Section 22511.5 of the
California Vehicle Code, parked within a residential peiinit parking area shall be subject
to the time restrictions or area prohibitions adopted as provided in this policy, as well as
the penalties provided for herein. A residential parking permit shall not guarantee or
reserve to the holder thereof an on street parking space within the designated residential
permit parking area.
SECTION 10. Application for and Duration of Permit
Each parking permit issued by the City Engineer shall be valid for not more than one year
from the date of issuance. Permits shall expire on the last day of the anniversary month of
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23,1994 AMENDED:
the foundation of the area in such manner as may be required by the City Engineer. Each
application or reapplication for a parking permit shall contain information sufficient to
identify the applicant, his residence address or address of real property owned or leased
within a residential permit parking area, and the license number of the motor vehicle for
which application is made, and such other information that may be deemed relevant by
the City Engineer.
SECTION 11. Permit Fees
(a) The annual renewal fee for a residential parking permit shall be $10.00 and shall be
revised by resolution at such time when user fees in general are updated.
(b) The fee for a temporary residential parking permit shall be two dollars ($2.00).
SECTION 12. Penalty Provisions
(a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this policy unless expressly provided to the
contrary herein, for any person to stand or park a motor vehicle for a period exceeding
the time limitation or in violation of the area prohibition established pursuant hereto. Said
violation shall be an infraction punishable in accordance with the provisions of Title II of
the Code.
(b) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this policy for a person to falsely represent
himself as eligible for a parking permit or to furnish false information in an application
therefore;
(c) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this policy for a person holding a valid parking
permit issued pursuant hereto to permit the use or display of such permit on a motor
vehicle other than that for which the permit is used. Such conduct shall constitute an
unlawful act and violation of this policy both by the person holding the valid parking
permit and the person who uses or displays the permit on a motor vehicle other than that
for which it is issued;
(d) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this policy for a person to copy, produce or
otherwise bring into existence a facsimile or counterfeit parking permit or permits
without written authorization from the City Engineer or designate. It shall further be
unlawful and a violation of this policy for a person to knowingly use or display a
facsimile or counterfeit parking permit in order to evade area prohibitions or time
limitations on parking applicable in a residential permit parking area. A violation of this
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TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
subsection shall be a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with the provisions of
Section 11.12 of the Code.
SECTION 13. Revocation of Permit
The City Engineer or designate is authorized to revoke the residential parking permit of
any person found to be in violation of this policy and, upon written notification thereof,
the person shall surrender such permit to the City Engineer. Failure when so requested to
surrender a residential parking permit so revoked shall constitute a violation of law and of
this policy.
SECTION 14. Severability
The provisions of this policy area severable and if any provisions, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, or
inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or
unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining
provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, sections, words or parts of the policy or their
application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative
intent that this policy would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional
provision, clause, sentence, subsection, section, word or part had not been included
therein, or if such person or circumstance to which the policy or part thereof is held
inapplicable had been specifically exempted therefrom.
SECTION 15. Sunset Provision and Removal of Designation.
(a) Each residential permit parking area may be re-evaluated for eligibility 2 years after
the date of designation and every 2 years thereafter. The City Engineer shall apply the
same criteria as provided in Section 3 to determine if the area is still eligible for the
designation.
(b) The designation process set forth in this policy statement shall be utilized by the City
Engineer and the City Council in determining whether to remove a designation as a
residential permit parking area from a particular residential area or portion thereof.
Related Policy References
None
Prior Policy Amendments
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Residential Permit Parking Program POLICY #710
ADOPTED: August 23, 1994 AMENDED:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Requirements for Submittal of Proposals To
Qualify For TaxiCab or Other ParaTransit
Vehicle Permits
POLICY #711
ADOPTED: August 16, 2005
AMENDED:
Purpose
The purpose of this policy statement is to set forth the basic requirements for submittal of
proposals to qualify for taxicab or other paratransit vehicle units to operate ' : the City
„44,of National City.
Policy
I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Mayor and City Council will establish an Issuance Evaluation
Committee, comprised of two councilmembers and a specified number of staff members,
to review such submittals and make a determination as to granting or denying the request
for permit(s) and medallions (in the case of taxicabs). Decisions as to the granting or
denial of submittals may take up to 90 days. Submittals of all such proposals shall be to
the Finance Department.
B. The Issuance Evaluation Committee will also make recommendations to
the City Council from time to time concerning the establishment of numerical limits on
the number of permits and/or taxicab medallions to be authorized
C. This procedure and its requirements are set forth in accordance with, and
are consistent with, the City of National City Municipal Code, Section 11.70 et seq.,
pertaining to the regulation and operating requirements of paratransit vehicles operating
in the City of National City, and the Implementation Regulations for Paratransit Vehicles
related thereto.
D. A minimum qualification for the submittal to the City of such a proposal
requires that the submittal applicant is currently, and will continue in the future, to be
able to comply with the above referenced ordinance and Implementation Regulations.
Actual submittal of a proposal will constitute affirmation that compliance with said
regulations will be effectuated by the permit applicant. Upon the City's grant of a permit
to a new permit holder, completion of an application in accordance with the above
regulations will thereafter be required with payment of the required fees, as set forth in
Section 11.70 of the Municipal Code.
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E.Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, national
origina, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and other such constitutionally
protected classification. Preference may be given to applicants who operate
their paratransit vehicles headquarters in the City of National City. The City of
National City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals at its discretion
where the applicant's proposal does not meet the qualifying criteria.
F. By submitting a proposal, the applicant authorizes the City of National City to
perform all investigations necessary to determine suitability and number
availability for the issuance of additional permits and/or medallions by the City.
The availability of permits and/or medallions to be issued by the City will be
based on City Council discretion. The City Council may, in its discretion,
reduce the number of authorized permits and/or medallions when deemed to be
in the best interest of the City. The City Manager is not required to issue the
maximum amount of permits and/or medallions set by City Council, unless in
his or her discretion, it is warranted, based on need and qualifications of the
proposals.
II. ELIGIBILITY
A. Paratransit operators who are immediately able to operate a legal
paratransit vehicle in the City of National City are eligible to apply. They must
provide:
1. A centralized fleet ownership of paratransit vehicles through a
partnership, corporation, drivers' association, or a limited liability corporation.
2. A 24-hour staffed central dispatch system, demonstrating an
operational management system for paratransit vehicles.
3. Usage of a GPS by at least 50% of the fleet.
4. Credit card acceptance from passengers for payment of fares.
5. Minimum driver age requirement of 21 years of age.
6. A 20 hour minimum driver training requirement by the company.
7. Proof of minimal insurance requirements as set forth in the City's
Implementation Regulations and Section 11.70 of the Municipal Code.
8. Agreement to comply with the City's Equal Employment
Opportunity Plan and incorporation of the Plan into their operation.
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B. Submittal of all required information is the responsibility of the applicant.
Factual accuracy, completion of all required documentation, and timely submittal is
required of the submittal applicant for eligibility.
III. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTAL
A. General Applicant Information
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, and person
submitting the proposal, if different.
2. Designation, details as to the form of the business, and supporting
documentation as to the legal existence of the business entity, including all
identification information for the business such as corporate number, Articles of
Incorporation, bylaws, and related documents.
B. Five references of clients or business entities who can attest to the
applicant's quality of service provided for paratransit vehicle service.
C. A Management Business Plan, to include descriptions of the following, all
of which may be utilized to evaluate the decision to grant or deny the proposal request:
1. The provision of a centralized fleet ownership by the entity.
The Central Dispatch System, GPS, and communication
technology employed by the applicant.
3. Experience, training, and qualifications of applicant and their
managers, drivers, and owners.
4. Summary or report of response times for past three years (or a set
standard for response times for new companies).
Proof of credit card usage for customer fares.
6. Customer Complaint Procedure.
7. Vehicle storage, repair and maintenance monitoring systems for
the vehicles for effective functioning.
8. Drivers' hiring and retention criteria, training program, and
minimum required experience.
9. Chart and description of existing personnel positions.
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10. Submittal of a plan for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the
applicant's level and quality of service and accountability.
11. Record keeping system.
12. List of all other cities or other entities for which permits are
currently held or intended in the year subsequent for paratransit
vehicle service.
13. The dates, names, and explanation of all past license or permit
revocations of any and all drivers, owners or managers, of the
applicant's entity.
14. Facilities and headquarters location and description.
15. Safety program details.
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D. Submittal of a letter from an accredited financial institution stating that the
applicant has the resources to fund the Management Business Plan within 90 days of
the award of permit(s).
Related Policy References :"..46444
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CALIFORNIA +
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INCORPORATED
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 10, 2013
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Claudia Silva, City Attorney
Stacey Stevenson, Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: Report on the Administration of Taxicabs and Other For -Hire Paratransit Vehicles
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council of the City of National City with an
update on the status of the City's taxicab and paratransit program. The report concludes with
options for the City Council related to the future administration of the program.
Background / Chronology
Prior to 1992, the licensing and regulation of taxicabs in the City of National City was performed
by the Police Department.
In July, 1991 the City of National City entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transit
Development Board (MTDB) authorizing MTDB to regulate taxicabs and other for -hire
paratransit vehicles within City limits. Under MTDB's administration, there were three permitted
operators in National City: Yellow Cab, Red Cab and USA Cab, holding a total of 65 taxicab
licenses (also known as medallions). Under the terms of the agreement, MTDB regulated the
number of medallions, collected annual permitting fees and conducted annual vehicle
inspections.
On December 21, 2004, the City Council took formal action, via Resolution 2004-233, electing
not to extend the term of the agreement authorizing MTDB to regulate taxicabs and other for -
hire paratransit vehicles within National City.
In anticipation of terminating its agreement with MTDB, on December 7, 2004, the City Council
of the City of National City adopted Ordinance No. 2004-2256, enacting Municipal Code
Chapter 11.70 providing for the licensing and regulation of transportation services within the
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December 10, 2013
City by the adoption of a uniform transit system. On that same date, the City Council approved
Resolution 2004-230, approving the implementation of regulations for paratransit vehicles. In
January, 2005, the City of National City assumed responsibility for licensing and regulating
taxicabs and other paratransit vehicles operating within the City. Administration of the
established permitting process is performed by the Finance Department. Field enforcement of
taxicab and para-transit regulations fall to the Police Department and Neighborhood Services.
In 2005, MTDB, San Diego Transit, and the San Diego Trolley consolidated into one entity, the
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).
Discussion
As previously noted, in 2004, when MTDB was responsible for administering the taxicab
program for the City of National City, there were three operators (permits) holding a total of 65
medallions. The three operators were Yellow Cab, Red Cab and USA Cab. Subsequent to
assuming taxicab administration "in-house" in 2005, the City Council increased the number of
operators (permits) to five, holding 85 medallions, adding West Coast Cab and RV Cab.
Overtime, the number of operators and medallions has declined. Today, there are two operators
(permits), Red Cab and USA Cab holding 17 medallions.
There is currently no limitation on the number of permits or medallions available for issuance in
the City of National City. Should the City Council desire staff to seek to issue additional permits
and/or medallions, it is recommended that consideration of such limitations be first considered.
In addition, consideration may also be given to the following:
• As prescribed by code, taxicabs and other for -hire paratransit vehicles are required to
maintain stringent standards related to vehicular safety, signage or markings, fees,
internal and external aesthetics, and driver appearance. At current staffing levels, it is
operationally burdensome for staff to conduct inspections for the purpose of determining
if such vehicles operating in National City are properly permitted and in conformance
with the noted regulations.
• The insurance requirements for taxicabs and other for -hire paratransit operators have not
been adjusted since adoption in 2004. A review by Risk Management has determined that
the current levels are inadequate, recommending increased policy limits.
Options
Based on the above discussion, the City Council has various options. While there is no action
item before the City Council at this time, the City Council could provide staff further direction.
Some of the options are:
• Accept and file the report.
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December 10, 2013
• Explore returning taxicab and other for -hire paratransit vehicles to the Metropolitan
Transit System.
• Explore a process for the issuance of additional permits and medallion.
• Establish permit and medallion limits.
• Consider an increase to the insurance policy limits.
Absent direction from the City, staff will continue to administer the program at the current
mber of operators (permits) and medallions, and the same insurance policy limits.
strative Services
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Sale of Surplus Real Property POLICY # 901
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED: August 14,1990
Purpose
To establish a policy and procedure for the sale of surplus property and use of the
proceeds from that sale.
Policy
The following steps are to be followed to sale City -owned pieces of property:
1. Obtain other City Departments' comments for the sale of the property.
2. Secure preliminary title reports for the property.
3. Prepare plats and legal descriptions for the property.
4. Request the City Council (Real Estate committee) to declare the property surplus and
direct the staff to sell it.
5. If applicable, send a written offer to sell or lease the property to the other government
agencies (Government Code Section 54222).
6. Order a letter of appraisal for the property from a licensed appraiser.
7. Order CLTA title insurance policy for the property to be sold.
8. Prepare the advertising and bid packages for the marketable properties, and request the
City Council's approval to proceed with the advertisement of the marketable
properties.
9. Advertise the sale of marketable properties.
10. Prepare a final report to the City Council providing information on the results of the
bid opening or the negotiations.
11. Obtain approval from the City Council to enter into an escrow to sell the property.
Unless otherwise specified in the offer, or in the bid package, the City will open a
normal escrow where the City will pay for the cost of the title insurance, and one-half
of the escrow fee.
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TITLE: Sale of Surplus Real Property POLICY # 901
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED: August 14, 1990
The proceeds from the sale will be spent on beautification or improvement projects
throughout the City.
Related Policy References
None
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19, 1984 AMENDED:
Background:
The City of National City is owner of substantial real property which is used for various
municipal purposes. As public service needs change, the requirements for these
properties may be revised and, on occasion, certain parcels may be in excess of the City's
current need. This requires that each individual site be reviewed in terms of its potential
for future public use, as well as its potential economic benefit to the City.
The proceeds from the sale and lease of City -owned lands and the revenues generated
from leases are normally utilized for General Fund purposes unless the property sold or
leased belonged to a restricted program.
Purpose:
It is the purpose of this policy 1) to establish a procedure by which unused and
marginally used City -owned real estate is reviewed for its potential public use, and for
designating unneeded parcels for lease or sale; 2) to provide methodology for the sale or
exchange of City -owned real estate and 3) to establish policies for the leasing of City -
owned real property.
Policy:
It is the City's policy to manage its real estate assets so that municipal needs which rely
on these assets may be properly impleiinented. It is not the City's policy to speculate in
real estate. The City Council will review City -owned real estate not used for municipal
purposes and determine the appropriate use of the property. Those properties not needed
for either City or public use within the foreseeable future, may be made available for
lease or sale.
The City shall optimize the sale price or lease rent from City -owned real estate based on
relevant factors, including 1) an appraisal reflecting current market value when either a
transaction or authorization to sell or lease is presented to the City Council, 2) prevailing
economic conditions and market trends, and 3) any special benefits to accrue from the
sale or lease.
The City shall seek market value for its properties. Discounts will not be negotiated
unless an extraordinary need or circumstance is recognized by Council Resolution setting
forth the amount of the discount from appraised value and the public purpose served in
justification of the discount.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
POLICY # 901
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
City staff under the direction of City Manager shall prepare and present to the City
Council a comprehensive Property Management Plan with periodic reviews as needed,
and updates to the City Council. The Property Management Plan shall include an overall
review of the City's real estate portfolio (or inventory), an operating plan for corporate
property, a disposition plan for surplus property, market research to support anticipated
transactions and a request for authority to act within defined parameters (as described in
this policy).
The major elements of the property management plan are to include'
• Property evaluation and characterization of real estate assets
• Strategy for City occupied real estate
• Investment Portfolio Plan (leases to for -profit tenants)
• Review of Not -for -profit leases
• Disposition Plan for surplus assets
• Business Case development review to support proposed transactions
• Legal document development and review
Procedure for sale of City owned Real Estate:
A. Real Estate Review ►`�
As part of an overall property management plan for the City's real estate assets, staff
will review the City's property inventory to determine which properties are no longer
needed for public facilities or to support the elements of the General Plan and whose
disposition will provide a greater public benefit.
A City -owned property may become available for sale if:
• The property is not currently used by the City or does not support a municipal
function.
• The property is vacant and has no foreseeable use by the City.
• The property is a non -performing or under -performing asset and greater value can
be generated by its sale.
• Significant economic development opportunities can be generated by selling the
property.
Factors to be considered in determining whether a property should be sold include:
• Will the City be relieved of potential liabilities and/or cost of maintaining property
that does not generate income or provide public benefit?
• Property tax increment that will be created by returning the properties to the tax
rolls.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
• Stimulation of the economy by providing opportunities for private sector
investment.
• Generation of revenue.
• The sale of the property will generate greater economic value than a ground lease, if
a ground lease is a feasible option.
B. Governmental Clearance Process
Government Code Section 54222 requires that a local agency proposing to dispose of
surplus property must first notify all governmental agencies operating within the City
as to the availability of the property. The agencies are given 60 days to respond with
an intent to acquire, if not, the property may be deemed cleared for public sale.
Regarding the list of properties for sale:
• Governmental agencies are regularly contacted as the surplus list is updated.
• City departments are individually contacted as the surplus list is updated.
• Council members are given a preliminary review and opportunity to comment on
foreseeable uses for the property.
C. Approval Process
• City -owned properties that have been identified by the City Manager as candidates
for sale will be presented to the City Council for approval to be sold. If a property is
of a type and location that would make a ground lease feasible, an economic
analysis of the benefits of lease vs. sale will be conducted.
• If City Council determines that the property may be sold, it shall authorize City
Manager to sell the property for a price equal to or greater than a minimum price
established by a current (less than six months old) appraisal. The authorization to
sell the property will be valid for twelve months from the date of City Council
action.
• The City Manager or designee may enter into purchase and sale agreements, close
escrows and execute and deliver grant deeds to the purchasers of the properties at
prices equal to or greater than the minimum price approved by City Council on
terms and conditions deemed reasonable, and in the City's best interests.
• City Manager or designee will provide a report to the City Council, regarding the
price, terms, and conditions of all transactions.
• Properties that cannot be sold at a price equal to or greater than the minimum price
approved by Council will be returned to Council for further consideration prior to
disposition. Council approval will be required to sell a property at a price less than
the minimum price previously approved by the City Council.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
D. Method of Sale
Properties may be sold by any method allowed by City Council Policy. This includes
direct negotiation, request for proposal, listing with a broker, sealed bid, auction or
other appropriate method as determined by the City Council. Possible method of sale
for all properties will be included in the enabling resolution authorizing their sales.
E. Marketing
Properties offered for sale shall receive the widest possible exposure to the open
market place. This may be accomplished through direct marketing techniques, such as
requests for proposals (RFPs), advertising, exposure through the real estate media,
posting the property on the multiple listing service or any other appropriate method.
When appropriate, properties may be listed for sale with qualified real estate brokers.
The authorization to utilize the services of a real estate broker will be contained in the
enabling resolution.
F. Real Estate Brokers
Real estate brokers may be used to represent the City in the sale of its properties.
Brokers will be selected for individual assignments through Requests for Proposals
(RFP) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and a subsequent bid or other methods
that result in the City receiving the services of a qualified broker at the best value to
the City. The maximum approved commission rate will be contained in the enabling
resolution for the property's sale. If the property is listed with a broker, the City
reserves the right to exclude from the listing agreement potential buyers whose
interest in purchasing a subject property has been made a part of the record prior to
the execution of such agreement.
G. Exclusively Negotiated Sales
It will be the City's policy to insure the highest price for its real estate by pursuing
open market transactions. However, on certain occasions, an exclusively negotiated
sale may be justified as applicable and may be approved under one of the following
conditions:
1. When a parcel is landlocked.
2. When the sale to a contiguous owner would correct a site deficiency.
3. When a fee interest in a pipeline or other right-of-way is no longer required, it may
be sold to a contiguous owner. A restrictive pipeline easement of adequate width
or other required easements will be reserved from said sale.
4. When other governmental, public and quasi -public agencies submit acquisition
proposals a sale may be consummated. These agencies shall include but not be
limited to: Federal, State, and County agencies; school districts, special districts,
and regulated utility companies.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
5. When qualified nonprofit institutional organizations offer to purchase City -owned
land, a negotiated sale may be consummated at fair market value providing there
is: 1) a development commitment, and 2) a right to repurchase or a reversion upon
a condition subsequent. Institutional organizations such as places of public
assembly, hospitals, extended care facilities, private schools and community
service organizations are required to develop under the City's conditional use
permit procedure.
6. When a property has been offered by public auction and no acceptable bids were
received, it may be sold on a negotiated basis to any applicant submitting an
acceptable offer within six months following the date of auction.
7. Real property exchanges may be consummated by direct negotiation. However,
exchanges will be considered only with other governmental agencies or when
there is an advantage to the City.
H. Rezoning
Prior to completion of the sales transaction, City land shall be considered for rezoning
in accordance with the General Plan, existing community plans or other City Council
direction if a higher sale price will result. Also, all unnecessary easements affecting
title to the property shall be removed if this will result in a commensurate increase in
value.
I. Easements
The City will receive current fair market value for the removal of restrictive
easements or access rights previously paid for by the City or other governmental
agency or reserved in a sale of City property.
J. Priority Handling
Since time is of essence in land transactions, all such actions by the City Council and
staff shall be given the highest priority and special handling.
K. Public Utilities Installed by Private Entities
The applicant for the use of unimproved City land for public purposes, such as streets,
sewers, and other public utilities, shall compensate the City for the fair market value
of the rights to be granted by the City. The amount of compensation shall be
established by appraisal.
Procedure for leasing City -owned Real Property
The City of National City has a very diverse real estate portfolio. While the policies
herein are to act as the standard that governs most leases, the City acknowledges that
parts of its leasing portfolio have specialized needs or restrictions. In these cases, this
policy will act as a framework for a sub -policy that will govern a specific area. Should a
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19, 1984 AMENDED:
conflict arise between the framework policy and the sub -policy, the sub -policy will
govern.
A. Criteria for Leasing
City property shall be considered for leasing when one or more of the following criteria
apply:
1. The property is not required for current municipal use, but is to be held for possible
future use and can be leased as an interim measure.
2. The property can only be leased because of legal restraints. For example, property
held under Tideland trust grants or as dedicated parks.
3. The City requires substantial control over development, use and reuse of the
property.
4. The property has the immediate potential of a high return to the City because of its
high demand and type of use, such as commercial and industrial land.
5. The property can be efficiently utilized by a provider of services needed by the
City.
6. The property can be leased to promote a substantial economic development
opportunity.
B. Property Management Plan
The City Council may approve the execution of lease transactions that meet the terms of
the City's asset strategy for a particular property previously approved by City Council in
an overall Property Management Plan. Negotiated transactions that fall outside of the
parameters of an approved Property Management Plan either will be submitted
individually for City Council approval, or deferred until the next periodic update and
approval of the plan.
C. Lessee Selection for New Leases
Competitive offers for lease of City property shall be solicited from the open market
place. This may be accomplished through a number of marketing techniques, such as
Request for Proposals (RFPs), a marketing subscription system, direct advertising, use of
a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), listing with a broker, posting the property and any
other appropriate means.
In certain limited situations, the City may exclusively consider a single proposal for lease
of City property. Potential lessees wishing to exclusively negotiate with the City must
submit for City staff review a business case with sufficient justification as to how it is
capable of optimizing the use of the property and return to the City, thereby negating the
need for a competitive process. This information will be included when the lease
transaction is presented for City Council approval.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19, 1984 AMENDED:
Leasehold proposals shall be evaluated in terms of:
1. The degree to which the proposed use is in compliance with the City's strategic
plan for the property.
2. In terms of the amount of consideration offered in the form of rent.
3. In terms of the financial feasibility of the proposal.
4. The capability, expertise and experience of the potential lessee with respect to the
proposed leasehold development and operation.
5. If new development is proposed, a development plan that includes a description of
the development team and its qualifications.
6. The details of each person or entity that will have an interest in the proposed lease
7. Special public benefits to be derived (if any).
D. Rate of Return
The City shall obtain fair market rents for its leases commensurate with the highest and
best use of the property. The fair market rent shall be based on an appraisal that complies
with the definition of Market Rent found in the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (USPAP) published by the Appraisal Foundation. The appraisal shall
be no more than six months old at the time the lease transaction is presented for City
Council approval. If the cost of an appraisal is not justified by the anticipated rents, the
City may choose an alternative method to establish rent. City leases shall contain terms
and conditions which will sustain a fair rate of return throughout the duration of the lease.
E. Rental Terms
Rental terms may be negotiated on the basis of fixed rates (flat rent leases) or percentages
of the lessee's gross income derived from business conducted on the property, with a
provision for a minimum rental (percentage leases).
F. Percentage Leases
Minimum Rent
The minimum rent component for a new percentage lease shall be set at no less
than eighty percent (80%) of the fair market rent as defined above. In certain
cases, a portion of the minimum rent may be abated for new construction or
redevelopment on the leasehold. The minimum rent shall be adjusted upward
throughout the duration of the lease at intervals of not more than every five (5)
years to reflect no less than eighty percent (80%) of the average annual rent
actually paid or accrued during the three (3) years preceding the adjustment. In no
event shall the adjusted minimum rent be less than the minimum rent in existence
immediately preceding the adjustment.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19, 1984 AMENDED:
Percentage Rates
Percentage leases shall provide for adjustments of percentages rates every five (5)
years to current fair market rates as established by appraisals of prevailing market
percentage rates primarily within the Southern California area.
G. Flat Rate Leases
Market Rate Adjustments
Flat rate leases shall provide for upward adjustment of rent every five (5) years to
current fair market rent.
Consumer Price Index Adjustments
Flat rate leases shall provide for upward adjustment of rent in the interval term
between market rate adjustments by changes in the consumer price index. The
index used for consumer price index adjustments will be the All Urban
Consumers index for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County, California with a
base year of 1982-84. If the U.S. Department of Labor indices are no longer
published, another substitute index generally recognized as authoritative will be
used. Flat rate leases may include pre -determined periodic increases to rent
instead of consumer price index adjustments. These periodic increases would
occur at least every five (5) years.
H. Rent Arbitration
Leases shall provide for binding arbitration when the City and lessee cannot agree on the
new rentfor a rental period under review. The City and lessee shall each select a
professional independent real estate appraiser who in turn will select a third independent
real estate appraiser to determine the fair market rent. If the two selected appraisers fail to
mutually select a third appraiser, then the third appraiser will be appointed in accordance
with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The City and lessee shall pay the
cost of its own selected appraiser and equally share the cost of the third appraiser.
I. Appraisal Assumptions
City leases shall include a definition of the fair market value to be used to adjust rent and
an identification of the premise for that value. In establishing the fair market value of
leased property, any appraisal shall consider the property as a fee simple absolute estate
and as vacant and available for lease or sale for the authorized purposes of the lease at the
commencement of the rental period under review. Rates established for purposes of
periodic percentage rental adjustments shall not consider any abatement as may be
appropriate in a "new" development of vacant land. It shall also be assumed that all
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
required regulatory approvals to permit the use authorized in the lease have been
obtained.
J. Lease Term
Short -Term Lease
The City Manager, at all times, shall have power, without advertising, notice, or
competitive bidding, and upon such terms as the City Council may deem proper,
to lease any City property for a term of three (3) years or less (short-term lease).
The City Council will be notified of a short-term lease not later than fifteen (15)
days following its execution. A short-term lease may not be renewed without
approval of the City Council. The City Manager, or designee may also execute
rental agreements covering up to eighteen (18) months for tenant occupancy of
City -owned residential housing.
Long -Term Lease
A lease in excess of three (3) years requires a resolution passed by a majority vote
of all members of the City Council. The length of lease term shall be based on the
level of capital improvements to be made by the lessee and the economic life
expectancy of the development. These factors can be determined utilizing cost
estimating and economic life expectancy resources such as tables provided by
Marshall Valuation Service. The City may consider other relevant information in
determining if a longer lease term is warranted, such as if the proposed leasehold
development is expected to generate above average returns to the City or
significantly improve the quality of the property. A lease shall not exceed 55
years unless the conditions set forth in Government Code section 37380(b) are
met,
K. Lease Amendments
Amendments to long-term leases require City Council approval. The City's agreement to
an amendment may be contingent upon updating sections of the lease to incorporate
current City standard lease provisions and an adjustment to fair market rent.
L. Subleases
A lessee may sublease all or part of the leased property to a qualified sub -lessee subject
to approval by the City. No sublease shall be approved which would be detrimental to the
City's rights under the master lease or for a use that is not consistent with uses allowed by
the master lease. The City Manager may authorize subleases which meet these conditions
and which do not require amendment of the master lease. Unless special circumstances
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19, 1984 AMENDED:
exist. Leases shall provide for the City to receive a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the
incremental gross rental revenues due to the lessee from subleases.
M. Leasehold Financing
The City will not subordinate its fee interest to encumbrances placed against any
leasehold by a lessee. The City Council may approve appropriate financial encumbrances
of the leasehold interest, which provide that all loan proceeds are used for authorized
improvement of the property until the leasehold is fully developed in accordance with the
lease. City staff shall take appropriate steps to review the proposed financing and insure
that loan proceeds go into the leasehold. Maximum loan proceeds shall not be in excess
of seventy-five percent (75%) loan -to -value, where "value" refers to the leasehold
improvements, as determined by a lender's appraisal which has been reviewed and
approved by City staff The loan term shall not exceed the term of the lease.
Loans or refinancing in the form of encumbrances against the lease for the purpose of
reducing equity or financing the sale of leasehold interest will not be allowed until the
property is fully developed for uses authorized in the lease. After the property is
developed, such financing may be permitted so long as there is also substantial benefit to
be gained by the City. This may take the form of either a percentage share of the loan
proceeds or an upward adjustment to the rent. Either of which shall be based on
commercially reasonable comparables found in the market.
N. Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold improvements installed by lessees shall be removed at the lease termination
without cost to the City, or will revert to the City, at the City's option. All leasehold
improvements and alterations require prior written approval of the City Council.
O. Maintenance and Utilities Responsibility
City leases shall require the lessee to maintain all improvements on the property at its
own expense and be responsible for the cost of all utilities. Leases for multi -tenanted
space shall include specific requirements delineating appropriate responsibilities.
P. Lease Audits
All percentage leases shall be audited by the City's Finance Department in the first year
of operation to establish proper reporting procedures and at least once every three (3)
years thereafter. More frequent audits may be made if appropriate. The City shall reserve
the right to audit all other leases and agreements subject to this Council Policy, if
determined to be warranted by the City's Finance Department.
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
Q. Leasehold Assignments
Requests for assignment of leasehold interest shall be evaluated on the same basis as the
criteria used in evaluating a leasehold proposal. The City Manager may authorize
assignments which do not require amendment of the master lease. Consent may be
contingent on the payment of additional consideration to the City, either as a percentage
share of the purchase price of the leasehold interest or an upward adjustment to the rent.
Either of which shall be based on commercially reasonable comparables found in the
market. If new financing is involved in the sale, the requirements of 'Leasehold
Financing' shall apply.
R. Lease Extensions & Renewals
Requests from existing lessees for lease extensions or renewals may be considered if such
proposals promote capital investment and redevelopment of City property. Whenever an
existing lessee is seeking renewal of an expiring long-term lease that is not contemplated
in a previously approved property management plan, the City Manager will bring the
issue before the applicable City Council Committee with an appropriate recommendation.
In addition to the criteria used to assess new lease proposals, City staff also will review
the lessee's history with respect to: maintenance of the property; compliance with existing
lease terms; prompt rent payments; and a rental return consistent with maximizing the
property's full potential.
The lessee must propose capital investment that: will increase the value or the useful life
of the leasehold improvements by an amount more than can be reasonably amortized over
the remaining lease term; is not recurring in nature; and is at least ten percent (10%) or
more of the value of the existing improvements. It specifically should exclude
expenditures to correct deferred maintenance and expenditures for repairs to keep the
existing improvements in good condition. The length of any extended lease term shall be
calculated by the same method used for calculating the length of new leases.
S. City's Interest in Leasehold Improvements
City lease agreements provide the City the right to assume ownership of the leasehold
improvements at the end of the lease. The value of the City's interest in the leasehold
improvements can be appraised using widely accepted appraisal methods. In the event the
City grants a lessee a lease extension, the City shall be compensated by an amount equal
to the change in present value attributable to the deferral of its interest in the leasehold
improvements. This amount either can be paid as an upfront payment at the beginning of
the extended term or amortized over time with appropriate interest applied. The City shall
offset from the value of its interest in the leasehold improvements any increased
economic benefit derived from an extended lease. The City shall not receive any
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TITLE: Management of Real Property POLICY # 901
(Sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus)
ADOPTED: June 19,1984 AMENDED:
compensation for its interest in the leasehold improvements on leases extended prior to
the last twenty percent (20%) of the existing term.
T. Security Deposits
The standard security deposit for a new lease agreement shall be equivalent to three (3)
month's rent. The security deposit may take the form of cash, an instrument of credit or a
faithful performance bond. For a lessee making a substantial investment in
improvements, the security deposit will be refunded upon completion of the
improvements.
U. Transaction Processing Fees
The City may charge a transaction processing fee in accordance with the Schedule of
Fees. The fee may be waived for transactions that provide benefit to the City.
Related Policy References
Government Codes: 37350 and 37380
Government Codes: 54200-54232, 54235-537
Prior Policy Amendments
August 14, 1990
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Tree Removal and Replacement POLICY #902
ADOPTED: September 1983 AMENDED: November 13,1990
Purpose
To establish guidelines for the removal, relocation or planting of trees on public property
within National City.
Policy
The Street Tree and Parkway Committee was authorized by a resolution of the City
Council in 1971, which gave the committee jurisdiction over all questions of the removal
andlor relocation of trees on public property. Commercial property owners must pay City
labor and equipment costs for tree removals, $40 for the purchase and installation of 15
gallon trees that are approved by the City. Residential homeowners will only pay $15 for
the planting of each tree approved by the City. Tree planting requests at commercial and
residential locations that do not require removals may be approved by the Director of
Parks and Recreation. Costs will be $40 per tree for commercial; $15 per tree for
residential. All funds received will go into a Tree Fund for purchasing trees.
No tree shall be removed from, relocated to or planted in public property without prior
approval of the committee, except in emergencies when the City Manager shall have
authority to have trees removed. Property owners desiring a tree removal must submit a
letter to the committee outlining reasons for the removal. Trees will not be removed
because they drop leaves or other debris or because they cause small cracks in curbs,
gutter or sidewalks.
Grounds for removal include trees damaging sewers or causing large cracks in the curbs,
gutters or sidewalks to such an extent that they become safety risks or have the potential
to cause future damage. All tree replacements/plantings will be allowed in parkways that
are a minimum of 48" in width. If the committee determines the parkway is too narrow
for a free, and if there is adequate room in the front yard, the homeowner can purchase a
tree for $15 from the City, which will be delivered to the home and be planted by the
owner in their front yard.
The committee will take action on each request and forward their recommendations to the
City Council for final action and appropriate fees charged. Unless replacement is deemed
impractical, the property owner then has the choice to suitable trees for replacement,
which the City then orders and plants. When feasible, trees will be transplanted rather
than destroyed, as determined by the Parks & Recreation Director and committee.
Related Policy References - National City Municipal Code, Ch. 13.18
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City of National City
Parks & Recreation Department
140 E. 12th St. National City, CA 92050-3312
Phone: (619) 336-4290
HOURLY LABOR COSTS
Tree Trimmer
Assistant Tree Trimmer
Park Caretaker I
HOURLY EQUIPMENT COST
S13.51
$12.34
$11.42
Asplundh aerial tower S30 .
Chipper & chipper truck $30
Chain saw $5
Stump chipper $15
Tractor $18
Dump truck $18
These costs are as of November 1, 1990. They will be updated as salaries increase and
overhead costs increase.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Tree Removal and Replacement POLICY 11902
ADOPTED: September 1983_ AMENDED: ,
Purpose
To establish guidelines for the removal, relocation or planting of trees on public property
within the city limits of National City.
Policy
slo tree shall be removed from, relocated to, or planted anpublic property without prior
approval of the City Engineer/Public Works Director ,except in emergencies when the `.
City Manager shall have authority to have trees removed. Property owners desiring a tree
removal or replacement, must submit a letter to the Parks Superintendent, outlining the
reasons, Trees will not be removed because they drop leaves or other debris, or because
they cause small cracks in curbs, gutter or sidewalks. Grounds for removal include, but
are not limited to gees that damages sewer laterals: or cause, large cracks, buckling or
offsets in the curbs,,gutters or sidewalks to such an extent that they become safety risks
or have the potential to cause future damage.
All tree replacements/plantings will be allowed in parkways that are a minimum of 48" in
width. If the Parks Superintendent determines the parkway is too narrow for a tree, and if
there is adequate room in the front yard, the homeowner may purchase a tree from the
City. The City; will,lleliver the tree,to the home, and the homeowner will be responsible
for planting it,in their front yard.
The City Engineer/Public Works Director, or designee will take action on each request_
Unless replacement is deemed impractical, the property owner may choose a replacement
tree (from those deemed suitable by the City), ;which the City will provides, and plant,
When feasible, trees will be transplanted rather than destroyed, as determined by the
Parks Superintendent,
Commercial property owners must pay City labor and equipment costs for tree removals.
and for the purchase and installation of City -approved 15 gallon trees. Residential
homeowners will only pay for the planting of a City -approved tree in a parkway. Tree
planting requests at commercial and residential locations (parkways) that do not require
removal of an existing tree, nay be approved by the City Engineer/Public Works
Director, or designee.
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Committee was authorized by a
resolution of the City Council in 1971,
which gave the committee jurisdiction
over all questions of the removal and/or
relocation of trees on public property.
Commercial property owners must pay
City labor and equipment costs for tree
removals, $40 for the purchase and
installation of 15 gallon trees that are
approved by the City. Residential
homeowners will only pay $15 for the
planting of each tree approved by the
City. Tree planting requests at
commercial and residential locations that
do not require removals may be approved
by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Costs will be $40 per tree for
commercial; $15 per tree for residential.
All funds received will go into a Tree
Fund for purchasing trees. '11
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Costs and fees are determined by the City's Fee Schedule, and current labor rates.
Information regarding a list of approved trees and various tree -related fees may be found
on the City's website, under the Public Works Department, in the section on Parks/Tree
Trimming. Fees are payable to the City's Finance Department. All funds received will
go into a Tree Fund for purchasing trees.
Related Policy References
,National City Municipal Code, Chapter, 13.18
City Fee Schedule
City Website: Public Works_ section called "Parks/Tree Trimming"
Prior Policy Amendments
November 13, 1990
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City of National Cityll
Parks & Recreation Department¶
140 E. 12th St. National City, CA
92050-33127
Phone: (619) 336-4290¶
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HOURLY LABOR COSTS,
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Tree Trimmer - ... $13.511
Assistant Tree Trimmer .. $12.341
Park Caretaker l . $ 1 1.421
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HOURLY EQUIPMENT COST?
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Asplundh aerial tower _ .. $3011
Chipper & chipper truck .. $301
Chain saw .. _ $51
Stump chipper ... $151
Tractor $1811
Dump truck - ... $181
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They will be updated as salaries increase
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TITLE: Street Tree Removal and Replacement POLICY #902
ADOPTED: September 1983 AMENDED:
Purpose
To establish guidelines for the removal, relocation or planting of trees on public property
within the city limits of National City.
Policy
No tree shall be removed from, relocated to, or planted on public property without prior
approval of the City Engineer/Public Works Director except in emergencies when the
City Manager shall have authority to have trees removed. Property owners desiring a tree
removal or replacement, must submit a letter to the Parks Superintendent, outlining the
reasons. Trees will not be removed because they drop leaves or other debris, or because
they cause small cracks in curbs, gutter or sidewalks. Grounds for removal include, but
are not limited to trees that damage sewer laterals; or cause large cracks, buckling or
offsets in the curbs, gutters or sidewalks to such an extent that they become safety risks
or have the potential to cause future damage.
All tree replacements/plantings will be allowed in parkways that are a minimum of 48" in
width. If the Parks Superintendent determines the parkway is too narrow for a tree, and if
there is adequate room in the front yard, the homeowner may purchase a tree from the
City. The City will deliver the tree to the home, and the homeowner will be responsible
for planting it in their front yard.
The City Engineer/Public Works Director, or designee will take action on each request.
Unless replacement is deemed impractical, the property owner may choose a replacement
tree (from those deemed suitable by the City), which the City will provide and plant.
When feasible, trees will be transplanted rather than destroyed, as determined by the
Parks Superintendent
Commercial property owners must pay City labor and equipment costs for tree removals,
and for the purchase and installation of City -approved 15 gallon trees. Residential
homeowners will only pay for the planting of a City -approved tree in a parkway. Tree
planting requests at commercial and residential locations (parkways) that do not require
removal of an existing tree, may be approved by the City Engineer/Public Works
Director, or designee.
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TITLE: Street Tree Removal and Replacement POLICY #902
ADOPTED: September 1983 AMENDED:
Costs and fees are determined by the City's Fee Schedule, and current labor rates.
Information regarding a list of approved trees and various tree -related fees may be found
on the City's website, under the Public Works Department, in the section on Parks/Tree
Trimming. Fees are payable to the City's Finance Department. All funds received will
go into a Tree Fund for purchasing trees.
Related Policy References
National City Municipal Code, Chapter 13.18
City Fee Schedule
City Website: Public Works, section called-Parks/Tree Trimming"
Prior Policy Amendments
November 13, 1990
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Council Policy "Working Draft" Review Form
Policy Number:
Primary Department:
Questions for Department:
Comments/Suggestions: