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03-19-2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
March 19, 2019
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City was called to order at
6:05 p.m. by Mayor / Chairwoman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Duong, Denham, Manganiello,
Meteau, Morris -Jones, Olson, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Vergara, Williams,
Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Council
Representative Danielle Cruz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY COUNCILMEMBER MONA RIOS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brian Clapper, Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Mayor and Council for
sponsoring and participating in the annual installation dinner and community
awards on January 25th and reported on upcoming events.
Taylor DaCosta, Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), shared background
information on their program, extended an invitation to an upcoming training
opportunity, and provided contact information.
Eddie Perez, National City, shared his thoughts on the City's financial deficit.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. National City Celebrates International Women's Day and the 70th
Anniversary of the Filipino American Women's Club of San Diego County
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
2. Introduction of New Employee - Elizabeth Estrella, Accounting Assistant.
(Finance)
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
3. Employee of the Quarter 2019 - Santiago Marron, Building Trade Specialist.
(Engineering/Public Works)
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
4. Retiree Service Recognition - Anthony J. Gaut, Equipment Maintenance
Supervisor. (Engineering/Public Works)
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
5. Presentation on National City's Active Transportation Programs - Circulate
San Diego. (Engineering/Public Works)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
6. City of National City Single Audit Report on Federal Awards for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2018. (Finance)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
7. City of National City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2018. (Finance)
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 8 (NCMC), Item Nos.
9 through 13 (Resolution Nos. 2019-28 through 2019-32), Item Nos. 14 and 15
(Temporary Use Permits), Item No. 16 (Report), Item Nos. 17 and 18
(Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to approve the
Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 9. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
8. 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
Member Quintero announced that he would recuse himself from voting on
Item No. 9 on the advice of the City Attorney due to his previous position with
Circulate San Diego.
CONTRACT (C2016-17)
9. Resolution No. 2019-28. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH CIRCULATE SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE ON -CALL
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES TO SUPPORT
NATIONAL CITY'S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM AND OTHER
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE ALTERNATIVE
MODES OF TRANSPORTATION SUCH AS WALKING AND BIKING,
INCREASING THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT
BY $300,000, FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $600,000, AND
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO APRIL 4, 2022; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT. (Engineering/Public Works)
TESTIMONY: Joan Rincon, National City, suggested that this item be
considered separate from the Consent Calendar due to the dollar amount of
the Agreement and to be more transparent with contracts.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: Quintero.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones clarified that there was no legal
conflict with Member Quintero participating in the vote.
City Manager Leslie Deese provided clarification in regards to
Ms. Rincon's comments by stating that the general rule of thumb in
order to allow the flow of the Council agenda is that things over $1
million dollars would be under Non -Consent items; and any contracts
that anyone would like to review are available in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT (C2019-6)
10. Resolution No. 2019-29. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CURRENT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RED TRUCK FIRE & SAFETY
COMPANY FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIR IN CITY -OWNED FACILITIES; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT TO THE
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$60,000. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN
(1104-1-1)
11. Resolution No. 2019-30. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $914,300 FOR THE PARADISE CREEK
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PATHWAY PHASE I PROJECT THROUGH
THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM,
ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES
AGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR FUNDING.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCE DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-13)
12. Resolution No. 2019-31. 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.
FINANCE DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-13)
13. Resolution No. 2019-32. 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 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY. (Finance)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2019 (203-1-35)
14. Temporary Use Permit - The 11th Annual GranFondo San Diego Fun Bike
Ride sponsored by Life Sports Foundation on April 7, 2019 from 7:15 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2019 (203-1-35)
15. Temporary Use Permit - St. Anthony of Padua Church presentation of the
"Live Stations of the Cross" starting at 410 W. 18th Street on April 19, 2019
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
16. Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2018. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33)
17. Warrant Register #32 for the period of 01/30/19 through 02/05/19 in the
amount of $1,614,568.82. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2018 - JUNE 2019 (202-1-33)
18. Warrant Register #33 for the period of 02/06/19 through 02/12/19 in the
amount of $2,076,835.43. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2019-2020 (406-1-34)
19. Public Hearing No. 1 of 2 for the U.S Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of
2019-2020 HUD entitlement grant funds, program income, and funds
remaining from completed projects to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program activities
proposed for 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. (Housing & Economic
Development)
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing and approve
recommendations for the CDBG and HOME funding allocations from the
sources identified in the Financial Statement.
TESTIMONY: Estela DeLosRios, CSA San Diego County, thanked
the Council and Housing staff for their support and collaborating with
them in mediating tenant/landlord issues.
George Ibarra, CSA Fair Housing, announced that the Fair Housing
Act of 1968 will be celebrated in April and thanked the Council for
allowing them to be a fair housing provider and welcomes continued
staff collaboration. He provided a brief background of services that
the organization offers and recognitions received.
ACTION: Motion by Quintero, seconded by Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to approve the Staff
Recommendations for the CDBG and Home Funding allocations
from the sources identified in the financial statement in the report.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Member Rios requested an itemized list of funding requested for the
Casa de Salud Youth Afterschool Program.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN
(1104-1-1)
20. Resolution No. 2019-33. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGERS
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR THE VALLEY ROAD
CHANNEL SLOPE STABILIZATION AND WAIVING OF COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN SECTION 22050
"EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURES" OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE AND SECTION 2.60.230 "EMERGENCY
PURCHASES -EMERGENCY DEFINED" OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE; AND 2) APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $80,000 TO
THE GENERAL FUND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CONTRACT
SERVICES APPROPRIATION THROUGH USE OF GENERAL FUND
FUND BALANCE FOR COMPLETION OF THE EMERGENCY WORK.
(Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution ratifying the City Manager's
declaration of emergency for the Valley Road channel slope stabilization
and approving an increase of $80,000 to the General Fund Environmental
Compliance Contract Services appropriation through use of General Fund
fund balance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
21. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the modification of an existing wireless communications facility
on a sign located at 1900 East Plaza Boulevard. (Applicant: Chris Ward/T-
Mobile) (Case File 2018-28 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: Applicant Chris Ward, T-Mobile, provided clarification
as to design options and aesthetic limitations.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Quintero, to accept and
file the report. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison,
Quintero, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano, Rios. Abstain: None. Absent:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
22. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant (Birriera Negro
Durazo) located at 1604 East 18th Street. (Applicant: Birriera
Negro Durazo) (Case File 2018-17 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: Brian Clapper, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of the Notice of Decision.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Quintero, to accept and
file the Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
23. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant (Salud!) located at
2333 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: San Diego Taco Company) (Case File
2018-16 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning
Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: Brian Clapper, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of the Notice of Decision.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Quintero, to accept and
file the Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
24. City Council 2019 Legislative Recess. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Request City Council direction on observing a City
Council legislative recess. Should the Council desire a recess, staff
recommends the City Council consider the month of August.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to approve the
legislative recess for the month of July. Carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Sotelo-Solis. Nays:
Rios. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
25. City Council discussion and direction on draft/amended City Council Policy
#104 - Rules of Procedure and Order for City Council Meetings.
(City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Request City Council direction.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to approve the
draft, with recommended draft language and changes, and return
with a Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC action items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Deese said that it was a great day with all of the new Staff changes
and having a clean audit. She confirmed that she will go on terminal leave after
her last unofficial day on April 2nd, and use her accumulated vacation time which
the City Council's requested at the March 5th in Closed Session. She announced
that she appointed Director of Public Works/City Engineer Steve Manganiello as
Acting City Manager. For the record, she added that she limited her consideration
for the acting position to individuals who were not competing for the City Manager
position as the City Council directed.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp shared information from a church workshop that
he attended where housing was discussed and spoke on the growing marijuana
business as a possible revenue source for the City.
Member Cano applauded Police Chief Tellez for the selection of officers who were
promoted and he hopes that those officers provide mentorship to others so that
they can have a chance to be promoted. He thanked Mayor Sotelo-Solis for
ending the meetings at reasonable times and asked for an update on parking
meters.
Member Quintero welcomed Chief Tellez and shared his appreciation for the
Chief's comments during his swearing -in ceremony and thanked him for his
service.
Vice Mayor Morrison spoke on waste diversion and where the City stands at 75%
diversion; he will try and get some information back on how the City will deal with
that percentage. He also mentioned current legislative bills and local governance.
Member Rios congratulated and expressed her appreciation to Chief Tellez and
Acting City Manager Manganiello for stepping up for the betterment of the
community. She also commended the five Police Officers that were promoted and
Acting Director of Community Services Audrey Denham for the quarterly breakfast
and shared information on the Metropolitan Transit System's (MTS) `Access Bus
Ride" program, which is for customers with disabilities.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis congratulated Acting City Manager Manganiello and said she
looks forward to working with him and she congratulated Chief Tellez and all the
promoted Officers. Mayor Sotelo-Solis thanked City Manager Deese for her
service and congratulated her on her retirement.
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
City Manager Deese shared that she recently attended the Zero Waste
Conference and encouraged the use of reusable water bottles to support zero
waste and upcycling. She applauded the 4th graders who participated in a mock
Council Meeting and invited everyone to her first 100 days in Office/State of the
City Address on March 28tn
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session Report.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morrison, seconded by Rios, 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 - April 2, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. -
Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
Special Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission
Housing Authority of the City of National City - Budget Workshop - Tuesday
April 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chamber - National City, California.
The meeting closed at 9:16 p.m.
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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, March 19, 2019 — 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg, Mark Roberts, Robert Hernandez
and Robert Meteau.
Employee Organization: Firefighters' Association
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
McKercher v. Morrison
USDC 18-CV-1054-JM-BLM
3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Carlsbad Police Officers Association et. al. v. City of Carlsbad, et al.
SDSC Case No. 37-2019-00005450-CU-WM-CTL
4. Personnel Matter — Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Appointment — Interim / Acting City Manager Position
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
Civic Center — National City, California.