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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
September 4, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order at
6:14 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Denham, Duong, Mosley, Parra,
Pedone, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Vergara, Yano, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Debra Kelley, American Lung Association, provided an update on the previous
discussions regarding e-cigarettes and suggested an ordinance or policy
regulating the use of e-cigarettes in National City.
Jill Ann Milligan, National City, spoke about ongoing parking problems occurring in
her neighborhood of 'M' Avenue.
The following speakers spoke on Civil Rights and the Earl McNeil case:
Amie Zamudio, Rick Bramhall, Art Fusco, Yusef Miller, Catherine Mendoca, Marie
Little, Monica Cortez, Tasha Williamson, Brittany McCline, Tonatiuh Ornelas,
Walter Cameron, Aaryn Belfer, Renee Wade, Terrie Best, Andrea Beth Damsky,
Aeiramique Blakee, Marcus Boyd, Darwin Fishman, Loxie Gant, Mark Lane, Steve
Dorner, Julie Corrales, Ali Mehraban, Diamond Wallace.
The following speakers spoke on the recent news article regarding City rent
payments from the Rotary Club: Maria Lucero and Sandra Luviano.
Margaret Godshalk, National City, spoke on ongoing and unresolved issues with
idling trucks in her neighborhood and asked for more enforcement.
PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. Workplace Gender Equity Day
ACTION: This item was postponed.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019
(102-10-14)
2. Introduction of New Employee - Ray Stryker, Housing Specialist. (Housing
& Economic Development)
ACTION: This item was postponed.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item No. 4 through
13 (Resolution Nos. 2018-149 through 2018-158), Item No. 14 (Temporary Use
Permit), Item Nos. 15 through 22 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Sotelo-Solis,
seconded by Mendivil, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2018 (506-2-33)
3. MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE WAIVING OF THE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDING
THAT SUCH ORDINANCES SHALL BE INTRODUCED AND/OR
ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
GRANT / PUBLIC SAFETY (206-4-27)
4. Resolution No. 2018-149. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,500 FROM SDG&E'S 2018 SAFE SAN DIEGO INITIATIVE
THROUGH THE BURN INSTITUTE, A 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, FOR THE NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TO RECRUIT, ADMINISTER, AND PROMOTE
CERT TRAINING IN NATIONAL CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A REIMBURSABLE GRANTS CITY-WIDE FUND
APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET. (Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-1)
CITY - OWNED LAND / SALE - LEASE (1001-1-1)
5. Resolution No. 2018-150. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RATIFICATION OF AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO A REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO
THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 EAST 8TH STREET
IN NATIONAL CITY TO PROTEA NATIONAL CITY, LLC, ADDING
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2018-1)
CITY - OWNED LAND / SALE - LEASE (1001-1-1)
5. Resolution No. 2018-150 (continued).
EXHIBIT "B-1" AND EXTENDING THE CLOSE OF ESCROW FOR 6
MONTHS, EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2019; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENTS, EACH EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
BY 90-DAYS. (Housing & Economic Development)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-3)
6. Resolution No. 2018-151. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATES, INC. (CMA), TO INCREASE THE HOURLY BILLING RATE
FROM $90 PER HOUR TO $100 PER HOUR TO PROVIDE LIABILITY
RISK MANAGEMENT, CLAIMS ADJUSTING AND INVESTIGATIVE
SERVICES, WHICH INCREASES THE AGREEMENT BY $10,000,
RESULTING IN A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AGREEMENT AMOUNT
INCREASE FROM $150,000 TO $160,000. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2017-48)
7. Resolution No. 2018-152. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK PERFORMED BY
PALM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
WESTSIDE MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 17-04;
2) APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,096,000.70;
3) RATIFYING THE RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$104,800.03; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-52)
8. Resolution No. 2018-153. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BERT
W. SALAS, INC. IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $334,056 FOR
THE LAS PALMAS STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT, CIP NO. 17-16; 2)
AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT UP TO
$50,108.40 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3) AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2009-01)
9. Resolution No. 2018-154. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, PREPARATION OF RECORD DRAWINGS, FOR THE
PARADISE CREEK BIOFILTRATION PROJECT FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $100,000. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2016-40)
10. Resolution No. 2018-155. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE AGREEMENT BY ONE YEAR, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2019, TO
PROVIDE ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL
CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, CIVIL ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES. (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
EQUIPMENT / VEHICLE PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1)
11. Resolution No. 2018-156. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: (1) WAIVING THE FORMAL BID
PROCESS PURSUANT TO NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.60.260 REGARDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY (BUYER) TO PIGGYBACK ONTO U.S.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) CONTRACT #GS-30E-
0003T TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF ONE CMT-100 MIXING TRAILER
TO CART -AWAY CONCRETE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$24,390.48, AND (2) APPROPRIATE $9,390.48 IN THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FROM THE SEWER SERVICE FUND FUND
BALANCE TO APPLY TOWARD THE PURCHASE. (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-51)
12. Resolution No. 2018-157. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT (PSA) NO. NO10
REV. 1 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE CITYWIDE SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT TO
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2018-51)
12. Resolution No. 2018-157 (continued).
ALLOW FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $350,000 IN ELIGIBLE
PROJECT EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE FEDERAL ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2018 (801-2-40)
13. Resolution No. 2018-158. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
TIME -RESTRICTED "NO PARKING STREET SWEEPING" SIGNS
"TUESDAY, 9:00 AM TO 10:00 AM," WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CITY
HOLIDAYS ON 2400-2500 BLOCK OF "I" AVENUE (TSC 2018-17).
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2018 (203-1-34)
14. Temporary Use Permit — St. Mary's Annual Fall Festival hosted by St.
Mary's Catholic Church on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the parish grounds
located between E. 8th Street and "E" Avenue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with no
waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33)
15. Warrant Register #51 for the period of 06/13/18 through 06/19/18 in the
amount of $2,572,034.65. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
16. Warrant Register #52 for the period of 06/20/18 through 06/26/18 in the
amount of $420,448.36. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
17. Warrant Register #1 for the period of 06/27/18 through 07/03/18 in the
amount of $3,650,138.97. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
18. Warrant Register #2 for the period of 07/04/18 through 07/10/18 in the
amount of $625,110.48. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
19. Warrant Register #3 for the period of 07/11/18 through 07/17/18 in the
amount of $2,624,474.40. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33)
20. Warrant Register #4 for the period of 07/18/18 through 07/24/18 in the
amount of $703,621.25. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
21. Warrant Register #5 for the period of 07/25/18 through 07/31/18 in the
amount of $1,644,095.21. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
22. Warrant Register #6 for the period of 08/01/18 through 08/07/18 in the
amount of $6,959,766.26. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONTRACT (C98-8)
SEWER REG WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (906-1-10)
23. Resolution No. 2018-159. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE, THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MODIFIED AGREEMENT SHOULD
THE CITY ATTORNEY DETERMINE THAT THE ANTICIPATED
REQUESTS FOR MODIFICATIONS ARE NON -SUBSTANTIVE AND DO
NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY.
(Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil,
Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain:
Cano.
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
24. Resolution No. 2018-160. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY #119 -
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS,
COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2018 (403-32-2)
25. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the off -site sale of beer and wine at a new retail store (My
Goody's) located at 2424 Hoover Ave. Suite `E' (Applicant: Rane Boulton)
(Case File 2018-12 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to file the Notice of
Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1)
26. City Council review and direction on League of California Cities 2018
Annual Conference Resolutions: (1) "A Resolution of the League of
California Cities Calling upon the League to respond to the increasing
vulnerabilities to Local Municipal Authority, Control and Revenue and
explore the preparation of a Ballot Measure and/or Constitutional
Amendment that would further strengthen local democracy and authority";
(2) "A Resolution of the League of California Cities declaring its
commitment to support the repeal of preemption in California Food and
Agriculture Code 11501.1 that prevents local governments from regulating
pesticides." (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Support the League's resolutions.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to bifurcate the
items. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison,
Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to deny the Resolution.
Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to approve item #1. Carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays:
Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to approve item #2. Carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays:
Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
27. City Council discussion and direction of possible future actions based on
the findings of the investigation into the allegations against Councilmember
Cano and the allegation against Councilmember Rios. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Various options and available courses of action
were outlined by the City Attorney.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
27. City Council discussion and direction (continued)
TESTIMONY: Acting City Attorney Nicole Pedone advised
Councilmember Cano to recuse himself and leave the Council
Chamber. Councilmember Cano stated for the record that he is
recusing himself under protest and left the Council Chamber.
Diamond Wallace, representative of Assemblywoman Lorena
Gonzalez -Fletcher, read a statement of support for Councilmember
Rios and called for Councilmember Cano to step down.
Gloria Jean-Nieto, National City, expressed her concerns and asked
for an apology from Member Cano and payment of all money owed.
Attorney Cory Briggs, spoke on behalf of and in defense of his client,
Councilmember Rios. He proposed that the City Council adopt a
resolution asking Mr. Cano to apologize in writing to Member Rios
and to acknowledge that his accusations against her were false.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to bifurcate the
issues (allegations). Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: Cano.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios that the City Council
proceed with a censure of Member Cano in the form of Resolution to
be prepared by legal counsel for adoption by the City Council. Motion
failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays:
Mendivil, Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: Cano.
Councilmember Rios said she would be recusing herself from
participating in consideration of the next item and left the Council
Chamber.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, to move forward for a public and written
apology by Councilmember Cano to Councilmember Rios during a
public City Council meeting. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Mendivil, to take no action on the
harassment allegations. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Sotelo-Solis. Absent: None.
Abstain: Cano, Rios.
Members Cano and Rios returned to the Council Chamber.
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
28. City Council discussion and direction on City Council Policy #104 - Conduct
of City Council Meetings. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Amend City Council Policy #104 to include (a)
general procedures for the conduct of public meetings, including rules of
order and decorum, meeting schedule and length of meetings; (b)
TESTIMONY: Attorney Cory Briggs, San Diego, expressed his
displeasure with how the City Council meetings are conducted.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
28. City Council discussion and direction (continued)
ACTION: Staff was requested to collect additional information and
survey the practices in other cities on the various suggestions and
topics discussed. There was no vote.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Leslie Deese thanked the City's IT Staff, and the Swagit Company
Contract Engineer and team for staying through the Council meeting and helping
with the new audio/video system.
Mayor Morrison also thanked the Swagit team for working all through the August
recess.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN (102-16-1)
29. City Council discussion and direction on a Resolution in Support of Working
People (Janus v. AFSCME Council 31). (Councilmember Rios)
ACTION: Item #29 was pulled from the agenda.
Mayor Morrison requested an update on the condition of City Attorney Angil
Morris -Jones. City Manager Deese responded that she is recuperating from a
serious automobile accident and is in good spirits. In her absence Nicole Pedone
will be Acting City Attorney and Robby Contreras will be Acting Senior Assistant
City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Mendivil spoke on four items: 1) praying for City Attorney Angil Morris -
Jones recovery from her accident; 2) he suggested that each Councilmember take
a turn conducting a Council Meetings to experience how difficult it is to run a
meeting; 3) vowed that he will finish strong all the way through December 4th
when his term ends; 4) expressed his concerns about allegations regarding
Councilmember Rios and former Planning Commission Chairman Marcus Bush
relative to their lack of leadership while serving as president of the Rotary Club
and asked for an outside party to investigate.
Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Rios, to bring this issue and the potential
investigation of these two individuals to focus on the potential violation of
Government Coe 87100 on the next agenda for discussion. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Member Sotelo-Solis provided clarification on what the Vice Mayor's role is when
the Mayor is out; spoke on her experience as Vice Mayor and said she is
saddened how the Council has handled gender equity in the workplace. She
shared that the National School District will be on vacation in two weeks and
encouraged members of the public to sign up for forthcoming programs and
activities.
Member Rios said in response to the Vice Mayor's comments, it was evident that
the meeting tonight has been all about politics. She expressed hope that
members of the public will attend the meeting when the discussion regarding the
Rotary Club issue will be brought forth because she has nothing to hide. She
encouraged the public to pass on the word that Metropolitan Transit System has
the launching the `South Bay Rapid' which will provide free nonstop bus service
from the Palomar station to downtown from September 4th to September 7th
Member Cano mentioned graffiti issues in the City. He requested that the topic of
e-cigarettes be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
Motion by Member Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to bring back for discussion on
the next agenda the issue of regulating e-cigarettes.
TESTIMONY: Debra Kelley, American Lung Association, clarified the
issues to be addressed regarding e-cigarettes.
ACTION: Motion carried by unanimous vote.
EXPARTE DISCLOSURE: All members of the City Council disclosed that
had they met with Debra Kelley to discuss the issue.
Member Cano read the following public statement into record:
"I see no need for an apology as I am not guilty of any of the accusations that
Councilmember Rios has publicized. My private request to the City Attorney was
for a private meeting between Councilmember Rios, myself to discuss the
continuous discomfort with Councilmember Rios constantly pushing myself and
others during picture taking. At no time was sexual inappropriate touching was
mentioned by me. It was Councilmember Rios who decided to make this claim an
open Council section and then go to the media. I have at no time made any claim
that the occurrence did not happen. As a result of being called a liar and my name
being damaged by what can only be seen as deliberate, negative publicity
campaign, I now request that this be investigated. I only wish that this could have
been handled as it was originally requested in private by these adults. So at this
point, I would like to make a motion to put this request on the next agenda."
Member Cano provided clarification as requested by Member Sotelo-Solis and
Mayor Morrison and stated that the motion was for him to say "he never said it
didn't happen, so there needs to be an investigation for it to be investigated that it
did happen".
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Acting City Attorney Pedone stated for clarification, that the investigation was
already conducted and that the investigative report went into the allegations that
were made and asked Member Cano for clarification purposes and for the record,
to exactly define what the discussion will be on the next agenda so that it can be
properly agendized.
Member Cano read the following statement into record:
"The discussion is gonna have that in no time was sexually (inaudible) touching
was mentioned by me. That's number one. That it was Councilmember Rios who
decided to make this claim in an open decision, an open Council decision and then
go to the media. Three, I have at no time made any claim that that occurrence
never happened; that would be number three. So based on what I have read, I
would like to make a motion that we put this request on the next agenda, so that
there will be an investigation and the truth will come out."
Acting City Attorney Pedone stated that there was an investigation in which
Member Cano had an opportunity to address the issues regarding the accusation.
She asked Member Cano to clarity what additional investigation is being asked for.
Member Cano responded that all he is asking for is clarification and where the
comments came from different media publications and where and how the
conclusions came about.
Acting City Attorney Pedone suggested the investigator, Attorney Curley, come
back to explain the report and how he came to the findings of the investigation.
Member Cano agreed to Acting City Attorney Pedone's suggestion and said that it
satisfied what he is looking for.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to bring back for discussion about the
investigative report in which Attorney Bill Curley would be invited back to discuss.
Acting City Attorney Pedone expressed concerns about Member Cano's eligibility
to make such a motion since he was the subject of the investigation. For that
reason she would take the matter under advisement, investigate it further and,
after discussion with Member Cano, make a determination on how to proceed.
There was no vote on the motion.
Mayor Morrison said that he is glad that something is being done with the issue
regarding e-cigarettes. He spoke in his defense by asking the public to take a look
at his social media and be the judge in seeing who is doing the attacking and
game playing.
RECESS
A recess was called at 10:41 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:42 p.m. All
members were present.
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CLOSED SESSION
Members went into Closed Session at 10:42 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION (509-01-04)
30. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e) (1) One Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mrs. Sharon Van Deventer and
Mrs. Lily Martin.
Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to adjourn the meeting to the next Regular
Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission - Housing
Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday — September 18, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
- Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission -
Housing Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday — September 18, 2018 -
6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of Mar , 2019.