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09-18-2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
September 18, 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
6:06 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, Williams, Yano, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke on justice and Earl McNeil: Rick Bramhall,
Amie Zamudio, Yusef Miller, Loxie Gant, Marie, Cheri, Elizabeth Senhen,
Margaret Kuchnia, Raul Aceves, Brittany McCline, Shane Parmely, Marco Amaral,
and Earl McNeil.
Annette Delariva, National City, requested to have additional public forums to meet
the candidates running for Council and Mayor.
PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. MTS Free Ride Day
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019
(102-10-14)
2. Recognition of Outgoing Student Council Representative, Erika Gastelum,
and Introduction of Incoming Student Council Representative, Danielle
Cruz. (City Clerk)
3. Retiree Service Recognition - Police Sergeant Dennis J. Leach. (Police)
4. Employee of the Quarter 2018 - Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary.
(Planning)
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019
(102-10-14)
5. Receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the City of National City's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and the Award of Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting for the City of National City's popular annual financial
report from the Government Finance Officers Association for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2017. (Finance)
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
6. Interviews and Appointments: Traffic Safety Committee. (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Interview and appoint as desired.
TESTIMONY: Richard Sherman appeared for interview.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Sotelo-Solis,
to re -appoint Coyote Moon to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to appoint Richard Sherman
to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 7 (NCMC), Item No. 8 through
18 (Resolution Nos. 2018-161 through 2018-171), Item No. 19 and 20 (Reports),
Item Nos. 21 and 22 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil,
to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2018 (506-2-33)
7. MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE WAIVING OF THE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDING
THAT SUCH ORDINANCES SHALL BE INTRODUCED AND/OR
ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2017-19)
8. Resolution No. 2018-161. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY TRI-GROUP CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT,
INC. FOR THE 18TH STREET PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 16-10; 2) APPROVING THE FINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $929,082.51; 3) RATIFYING THE RELEASE OF
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2017-19)
8. Resolution No. 2018-161 (continued).
RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,889.88; AND 4) AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-4)
9. Resolution No. 2018-162. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE
WILSON AVENUE AND W. 22ND STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
CIP NO. 17-19; 2) APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$369,659.12; 3) AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,482.96; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT. (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2018 (801-2-40)
10. Resolution No. 2018-163. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON THE EAST SIDE OF NATIONAL CITY
BLVD, NORTH SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY ADJACENT TO THE 2829
NATIONAL CITY BLVD., FRANK SUBARU BUSINESS, IN ORDER TO
PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE AND ACCESS ONTO NATIONAL
CITY BLVD. (TSC NO. 2018-20). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2018 (801-2-40)
11. Resolution No. 2018-164. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
RED CURB "NO PARKING" AT THE INTERSECTION OF E. 24TH
STREET AND "J" AVENUE TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY AND ACCESS
FROM "J" AVENUE ONTO E. 24TH STREET (TSC No. 2018-21).
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2018 (801-2-40)
12. Resolution No. 2018-165. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 230
FEET OF "NO PARKING" SIGNAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF 400-500
BLOCK OF "T" AVENUE TO ENHANCE SAFETY FOR VEHICLES
TRAVELING ON "T" AVENUE (TSC No. 2018-22). (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
GRANT / LIBRARY (206-4-10)
13. Resolution No. 2018-166. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES (CLLS) GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 TO FUND THE NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY'S
LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FY 2018-19; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATION AND
CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000.
(Library)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-53)
GRANT / COMMUNITY SERVICES (206-4-26)
14. Resolution No. 2018-167. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT'S TIDELANDS
ACTIVATION GRANT FUNDS OF $10,000 AND $3,330 IN SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL CITY AQUATIC CENTER AND
PEPPER PARK, WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED; 2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO
UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TO RECEIVE FY19 TIDELANDS ACTIVATION
GRANT FUNDS; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
REIMBURSABLE GRANTS CITYWIDE FUND APPROPRIATION OF
$10,000 AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET. (Community
Services)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7)
15. Resolution No. 2018-168. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF
$15,000 TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL
FUND CONTRACT SERVICES APPROPRIATION AND USE OF
GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE FOR THE EXOS
CONTRACT TO OPERATE LAS PALMAS POOL IN FY18. (Community
Services)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2018-2019 (204-1-34)
16. Resolution No. 2018-169. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE OFFICIALS
AUTHORIZED TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF CITY
MONIES WITH THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2018-2019 (204-1-34)
17. Resolution No. 2018-170. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE OFFICIALS
AUTHORIZED TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF CITY
MONIES WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
18. Resolution No. 2018-171. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN
STATEMENT THAT NO FURTHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED AT THIS
TIME TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH
INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION'S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE,
CURRENTLY IN EFFECT THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2016-131. (City
Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2018-2019 (204-1-34)
19. National City Sales Tax Update Newsletter - First Quarter 2018. (Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
20. Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. (Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33)
21. Warrant Register #7 for the period of 08/08/18 through 08/14/18 in the
amount of $1,759,826.86. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
22. Warrant Register #8 for the period of 08/15/18 through 08/21/18 in the
amount of $687,978.46. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN (801-1-1)
23. Resolution No. 2018-172. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT "L"
ON BOTH SIDES OF BUCKY LANE, VALID DAILY FROM 5:OOPM TO
8:OOAM (TSC 2018-16). (Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Hold Public Hearing to consider establishment of
Residential Permit Parking District "L".
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN (801-1-1)
23. Resolution No. 2018-172 (continued).
TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in support of the
Permit Parking District: Darrell Allison, National City, Zelly Nunez,
National City, and Frank Scott. A petition of support was submitted.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to close the
hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Mendivil, to adopt the resolution.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL CODE 2018 (506-2-33)
24. Request for City Council direction on amending Chapters 9.37, 9.38, and
10.52 of the City of National City Municipal Code to regulate the use of
Electronic Smoking Devices. (Planning)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to have staff
bring back an ordinance with includes the changes to the sample
language provided by the American Lung Association. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
25. Staff report seeking City Council direction on proposed changes to sample
Contractor Responsibility Ordinance. (Engineering/Public Works and City
Attorney)
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to bring back an
ordinance that reflects all staff recommendations. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios. Nays:
Sotelo-Solis. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Member Rios announced that while not legally required to do so, she chose to
recuse herself and not be present during consideration of Item No. 26 which
involves her participation in the Rotary Club. Member Rios left the Chamber.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
26. Discussion and consideration of (1) a motion to direct the City Attorney to
hire outside counsel to conduct an investigation into the allegations that
while members of the Rotary Club, Councilmember Mona Rios and past
chairman of the Planning Commission Marcus Bush, violated California
Government Code Section 87100 or any other State laws that relate to
public officials; and (2) a motion to determine and authorize the
establishment of an appropriation from the general fund to fund the
investigation. (City Attorney)
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
26. Discussion and consideration (continued)
TESTIMONY: Coyote Moon, Gloria Jean Nieto, and Joan Rincon,
National City, spoke in opposition to an additional investigation.
Griselda (no last name given) and Sandra Luviano spoke in favor of
an investigation.
ACTION: Motion by Mendivil, seconded by Cano, to direct the
City Attorney to hire outside counsel to conduct an investigation into
the allegations that, while members of the Rotary Club,
Councilmember Mona Rios and past chairman of the Planning
Commission Marcus Bush, violated Government Code Section
87100 or any other State laws that relate to public officials.
Acting City Attorney Nicole Pedone asked the maker of the motion to
detail in the motion the facts and questions to be posed to the FPPC
or Attorney General for an opinion on any legal basis for an
investigation prior to the City Attorney proceeding with an
investigation in the matter.
Member Mendivil stated the fact that Member Rios signed a
document taking responsibility for renting a room in the MLK
Community Center and she did not uphold her responsibility to pay
the rent that she signed to pay.
Mayor Morrison added that, "Member Rios and those that were
under her direct control; her campaign chairman, her staff person,
and two other officers that would control information through the club
and everything else, the bills were not being paid to the City, the
Club thought they were and therefore then, was their influence used
with the City?"
Acting City Attorney Pedone stated that if the two items mentioned
are what is to be presented to the FPPC then they should be made
as part of the motion and direction should be given on the funding
source for an investigation.
Member Mendivil clarified that the motion, would include the two
items mentioned.
Member Cano indicated that he had one more item to add. Member
Cano stated that some of the club members were told by Mona Rios
to make payment for their dues and that she was going to use that
money to pay the rent. Some of the members did provide a check
for dues with the understanding that she was going to make payment
on the rent but it wasn't paid.
Mayor Morrison said that there is a motion and second on the floor
that there be an investigation contingent upon review of acceptability
through either the FPPC or the Attorney General's Office.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3)
26. Discussion and consideration (continued)
ACTION (cont.): City Attorney Pedone clarified her understanding
that there is a motion to direct the City Attorney to conduct an
investigation into the facts with the understanding that such an
investigation is contingent upon the City Attorney getting an opinion
from the FPPC and/or Attorney General on whether there is some
sort of City action or connection based on the three facts or issues
that have been provided.
The motion, as clarified, restated, and understood, carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Mendivil, Morrison. Nays: Sotelo-
Solis. Absent: None. Abstain: Rios
Member Rios returned to the Chamber.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (206-4-28)
27. Update on the status of finalizing Maintenance and Operating Agreements
with the National City Historical Society, National City Living History Farm
Preserve (Stein Farm), and the San Diego Electric Railway Association.
(Housing & Economic Development).
Assistant City Manager Brad Raulston mentioned the upcoming ribbon cutting for
the 2nd phase of the Paradise Creek project and provided an update on the
adjacent park project which will begin construction late this year and should take
roughly a year to complete.
Director of Housing and Economic Development Alfredo Ybarra announced that
the City received notice from the League of California Cities that the State Wide
Community Development Authority has issued $67 million in tax exempt
Multi -family Affordable Housing Bonds for the rehabilitation of Summercrest
Apartments in National City.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp wished Member Sotelo-Solis a,
"Feliz Cumpleanos".
Vice Mayor Mendivil complimented retiring Police Sergeant Dennis J. Leach for
his closing remarks and looks forward to his send-off.
Member Sotelo-Solis reminded everyone that vacation starts Friday for the kids,
so there will be more little ones out using recreation centers and programs.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.)
Member Sotelo-Solis thanked everyone for the birthday wishes she received;
shared sentiments about her husband and their 14th wedding anniversary, and
stated that as contentious as the City Council conversations are, she appreciates
being on the dais.
Member Rios acknowledged the Fire Department for the yearly September 11th
ceremony as well as all the Sweetwater High School Homecoming events and
reiterated that October 2nd is the Metropolitan Transit System's Free Bus Day.
Member Cano spoke about the changes that the City has gone through lately;
going from a peaceful city to having protests and people criticizing the staff and
calling people names. He hopes things will improve for the better.
Mayor Morrison announced that the official opening of Phase II of the 201 unit
Paradise Creek project will be on Thursday, September 20th and reminded people
of how large the project is. He announced that the Maytime Band Review will be
at Plaza Blvd. and the Day of the Dead will be on October 20th and a number of
other things to celebrate about the City.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session Report.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adjourn the meeting to the next
Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission -
Housinq Authority of the City of National City - Tuesday — October 2, 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 — October 2, 2018 - 6:00
p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California.
The meeting closed at 10:22 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of
EXHIBIT `L'
INCORPO�tATBD.
AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Main Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, California
Special Meeting - Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Esthela Madrigal v. Bonita Creek Homeowners Association, et al.
SDSC Case No. 37-2017-00027590-CU-PA-CTL
OPEN SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m., City Council
Chamber, Civic Center — National City, California.