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09-17-2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
September 17, 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
6:09 p.m. by Mayor / Chairwoman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Aguirre, Dalla, Denham, Duong, Manganiello,
Meteau, Olson, Parra, Pedone, Raulston, Tellez, Vergara, Williams, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp, Student Representative
Paulette Nungaray.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
PAULETTE NUNGARAY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michele Walther, expressed displeasure with a petition that is being circulated to
overturn an Ordinance that was recently adopted prohibiting the retail sale of dogs,
cats and rabbits.
Ray and Anita Juarez, Old Town National City Reunion Committee, provided
details and extended an invitation to the Old Town National City Reunion event on
September 28th at Pepper Park.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. Lifetime Recognition of Council Member Jess Van Deventer
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
2. 232nd Anniversary of the United States Constitution
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
3. Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Free Ride Day
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
4. Sweetwater Authority Recognition
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
5. Employee of the Quarter 2019 - Angie Elizondo, Housing Specialist.
(Housing)
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
6. An update on the selection process for issuing a Request for Proposals for
funding to support the operation of Paradise Creek Educational Park
Community Garden - Jorge Riquelme, Senior Vice President, Community
HousingWorks. (Housing)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
7. An update on the Library's Literacy Services Program. (Mikki Vidamo,
Literacy Coordinator, National City Public Library)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
8. EXOS Executive Summary for Las Palmas Pool operations during
Fiscal Year 2019. (Community Services)
ACTION: This item was pulled.
NOTE: Presentation material is available in the Office of the City Clerk for Item
No. 6.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
9. Interviews and Appointments: Boards and Commissions Attendance.
(City Clerk)
TESTIMONY: Member Rios pointed out a discrepancy on the
Planning Commission attendance roster stating that David Garcia
should read Roberto Garcia instead.
Bradley Bang, National City, pointed out a discrepancy on the report
and stated that he was not appointed to the Library Board of
Trustees until May 7, 2019.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 10 (NCMC), Item Nos. 11
through 13 (Resolution Nos. 2019-130 and 2019-132), Item No. 14 (Temporary
Use Permit), Item Nos. 15 and 16 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios, seconded
by Morrison, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
10. 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.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2019 (801-2-41)
11. Resolution No. 2019-130. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A
BLUE CURB DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE WITH SIGN IN
FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1011 "R" AVENUE
(TSC No. 2019-08). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT / LIBRARY (206-4-10)
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 2019-2020 (406-1-34)
12. Resolution No. 2019-131. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES (CLLS) GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 TO FUND THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC
LIBRARY'S LITERACY SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FY2020; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIBRARY GRANT FUND
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 AND CORRESPONDING
REVENUE BUDGET. (Library)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-3)
13. Resolution No. 2019-132. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR LIABILITY RISK
MANAGEMENT, CLAIMS ADJUSTING, AND INVESTIGATION SERVICES
FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021 IN A
NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $160,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR THREE ONE-YEAR
TERMS. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2019 (203-1-35)
14. Temporary Use Permit - St. Mary's Annual Fall Festival hosted by
St. Mary's Catholic Church on Sunday, October 6, 2019 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: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
15. Warrant Register #6 for the period of 7/31/19 through 8/6/19 in the amount
of $1,948,779.46. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
16. Warrant Register #7 for the period of 8/7/19 through 8/13/19 in the amount
of $6,497,061.92. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONTRACT (C2019-39)
17. Resolution No. 2019-133. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BLUE
PACIFIC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$957,028.89 FOR THE SWEETWATER RIVER BIKEWAY
CONNECTIONS/30TH STREET BICYCLE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, CIP NO. 18-14; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $143,554.33 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; 3)
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND 4)
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENGINEERING GRANTS
FUND APPROPRIATION OF $889,000 AND CORRESPONDING
REVENUE BUDGET. (Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
18. Resolution No. 2019-134. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY
COUNCIL POLICY #201, "MAINTENANCE OF RESERVES," TO
ESTABLISH AN IRREVOCABLE OTHER POST -EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST RESERVE. (Finance and City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2003-55)
19. Resolution No. 2019-135. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 1) APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA
PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES WITH A MUTUAL
INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION FOR OTHER POST -
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020,
2) APPROVING THE AMENDED ADOPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE
PUBLIC AGENCIES POST -EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST
AGREEMENT, AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS. (Finance and City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
20. Update from HdL cannabis management services consultant and staff,
City Council discussion and direction from City Council to staff regarding
potential commercial cannabis activity. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting guidance as to which mechanism
would be most desirable in generating revenue for the City; a) the adoption
of a cannabis tax measure or, b) the implementation of development
agreements; and direction on drafting a regulatory ordinance and amending
the zoning ordinance to allow for cannabis activity; establishing land use
regulations; limits on business operations; and options to provide cannabis
public outreach and education.
TESTIMONY: David McPherson, Hinderliter, DeLlamas and
Associates (HdL Companies), provided an overview of the
presentation and answered clarifying questions posed by the dais.
The following individuals spoke on in favor of cannabis for medical
use and are in support of opening dispensaries in the City: Coyote
Moon, National City, Chris Lund, Coronado, and Laura Wilkinson.
The following individuals spoke against cannabis use and opening
dispensaries in the City: Kathleen Lippitt, San Diego, Scott Chipman,
San Diegans for Safe Neighborhoods, and Joan Rincon, National
City.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENT: Paulette Nungaray,
Student Representative, expressed her concerns on cannabis use
and the impacts it already has on high school students.
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NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
20. Update from HdL cannabis management services consultant and staff
(continued).
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Quintero, to move
forward with Staff recommendations to develop a regulatory
Ordinance; limit commercial cannabis activities to industrial zones,
microbusinesses, and/or other combined licensed business types
currently allowed in industrial zones; and, limit the number to three
(3) Agreements for the initial implementation phase. Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: Cano. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC -HA action items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp commended Mayor Sotelo-Solis on her
leadership in regards to Item No. 20 (Cannabis) and shared his thoughts regarding
Community Gardens.
Member Cano reminded everyone that there will be a car show event at
Kimball Park followed by cruising on Highland Avenue on September 21st and the
Old Town National City (OTNC) reunion at Pepper Park on September 28th said
that the Sweetwater Class of 1979-1981 reunion event was a success.
Member Quintero thanked and praised Staff and City Manager Brad Raulston for
the continuation and participation in the Strategic Planning sessions and thanked
Mayor Sotelo-Solis and everyone else for the acknowledgement of his birthday.
Vice Mayor Morrison expressed his concerns regarding the street vending
Ordinance and indemnification issues for the City and announced that he and
Housing Authority Executive Assistant Josie Flores -Clark, were recognized and
presented an award by the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for
their Advocacy Efforts.
Motion by Morrison, to have Staff look into adding indemnification insurance into
the policy concerning Street Vending Ordinance No. 2019-2458 and bring back
information back as a future agenda item. Motion died for lack of a second.
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
Member Rios praised EXOS for the movie and swim event that was held on
September 7th and for all the great work they are doing operating the municipal
pool for the City. She thanked all Staff involved with the Neighborhood Council
Breakfast; shared her thoughts on the City's 132nd Birthday Event; reminded
everyone that Metropolitan Transit Systems (MTS) is offering free bus and trolley
services all day long on October 2nd and commended City Manager Raulston for
his leadership.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis gave kudos to all Staff for the great work they have done on
the Strategic Planning Workshop; reminded everyone to get as many community
perspectives as possible for October Outreach Month and announced that she will
be attending the Urban Land Institute Conference in Washington, D.C. on a
Mayors Panel to discuss housing.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morrison, 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 — October 1, 2019 -
6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m.
Cit Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020.
(AO
Mayor