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09-03-2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
September 3, 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
6:03 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, Duong, Manganiello, Meteau,
Morris -Jones, Olson, Parra, Raulston, Tellez, Vergara, Williams, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY VICE MAYOR MORRISON
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Sotelo-Solis called for a moment of silence in memory of
Mr. Jess Van Deventer, former National City Councilmember, Port Commissioner
Sweetwater Authority Board Member; and for the seven people slain and twenty-
five injured in the mass shootings that occurred in Odessa and Midland Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Emerson, National City, shared information on an electrical vehicle test-drive
event on October 15tn
Becky Rapp spoke on her concerns regarding marijuana. She asked the Council
to carefully consider their position and not allowing it to move into the City.
Peggy Walker shared health warnings, articles and concerns regarding vaping and
marijuana use, especially among youth and young adults.
Kelly McCormick spoke on her concerns regarding marijuana use in young
children and adolescents. She shared information regarding the dangers and
severe consequences.
Laura Wilkinson, National Cannabis Industry Association Volunteer Committee
and South County Economic Development Council (EDC) Boardmember,
explained the difference between cannabis and marijuana and spoke in support of
medical and/or adult marijuana use.
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
1. San Diego State University (SDSU) Center for Regional Sustainability
(CRS) and Brightside Update
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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
2. Healthy Cities Healthy Residents Grant Conclusion
NOTE: All presentation material is available in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 and 5
(Resolution Nos. 2019-124 and 2019-125), Item No. 6 (Report), Item Nos. 7
through 9 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
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.
CONTRACT (C2018-37)
4. Resolution No. 2019-124. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY DBX, INC. FOR THE FIBER OPTIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT EXPANSION PROJECT, CIP NO. 18-06; 2)
APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $615,516.46; 3)
RATIFYING THE RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,775.82; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-35)
5. Resolution No. 2019-125. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1). ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY DBX, INC. FOR THE HIGHLAND AVENUE AND
E. 28TH STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
CIP NO. 18-04; 2) APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$239,339.92; 3) RATIFYING THE RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,967; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
6. National City Sales Tax Update - First Quarter 2019. (Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
7. Warrant Register #3 for the period of 7/10/19 through 7/16/19 in the amount
of $1,713,863.63. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
8. Warrant Register #4 for the period of 7/17/19 through 7/23/19 in the amount
of $1,325,761.10. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 -JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
9. Warrant Register #5 for the period of 7/24/19 through 7/30/19 in the amount
of $9,244,838.85. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
10. Resolution No. 2019-126. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ADULT SCHOOL (INTERAMERICAN COLLEGE) IN SWEETWATER
PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 1727 SWEETWATER ROAD,
SUITES 209-212. (Applicant: Reymundo Marin) (Case File 2019-07 CUP)
(Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Maura Redmond and Alma Leticia Perez, Chula Vista,
spoke in support of approving the CUP for InterAmerican College.
Maria Viramontes de Marin and Reymundo Marin, Applicants,
introduced themselves, explained the need for InterAmerican
College and responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano to adopt the Resolution. Carried
by unanimous vote.
EX PARTE DISCLOSURE: Member Rios stated that she viewed the
Planning Commission when the item was considered.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
11. Ordinance No. 2019-2463. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS.
(City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: The following individuals spoke in support of the
Ordinance: Leslie Davies, Theresa Carpenter, Andrea Cunningham,
and Karen Clayton.
The following individuals spoke against the Ordinance: Sheena
Raimo, Makenzie Floyd, Keela Penny, Samantha Nunez, David
Salinas, Salvador Candia, Johanna Flores, Samra Beqaj, Breanna
Chandler, Mara Salinas, Richard Pena, Jocelyn Tyoran, Nataly
Oseguera, Melissa Garcia, Alona Jackson, Kira Brayman, Makayla
(sham, Katherine Merrigan, Julia Munoz, Brenda Paramo, and
Brian Clapper.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios,
Sotelo-Solis: Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
RECESS
A recess was called at 7:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. All members were present.
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2019 (404-1-8)
12. Resolution No. 2019-127. PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED BY THE
TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 (TEFRA),
AND THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT PURSUANT TO SECTION 142(A)(7) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE WITH NO FISCAL IMPACT TO THE CITY AND NOT TO
EXCEED $72,000,000 IN OUTSTANDING. AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL TO
FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF A 268-UNIT
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 817 ETA
STREET IN NATIONAL CITY. (Housing Authority)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Jack St. Marie, Fairfield Residential, provided details
of the project.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Resolution. Carried
by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CONTRACT (C2019-36)
13. Resolution No. 2019-128. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DICK
MILLER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,330,869.70 FOR THE PARADISE
CREEK PARK EXPANSION PROJECT, CIP NO. 18-16; 2) AUTHORIZING
A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $349,630.45 FOR ANY
UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
14. Resolution No. 2019-129. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REDUCING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE
FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020 FROM 0.73 CENT PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION TO 0.67
CENT. (Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
15. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the on -site sale of beer and wine at a new restaurant (Vons
Chicken) located at 811 "K" Avenue. (Applicant: Wing & Wo LLC/ Steve
Rawlings) (Case File 2019-15 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Rios, to file the Notice of
Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2019 (403-32-3)
16. Notice of Decision - Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for a baseball academy to be located at 220 W. 25th Street.
(Applicant: Jose Luis Espinoza) (Case File 2019-17 CUP) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to file the Notice of
Decision. Carried by unanimous vote.°
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC -HA action items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1)
17. Police Hot Team Presentation. (Police)
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN
(1104-1-1)
18. Update on Community Choice Aggregates (CCAs). (Engineering/Public
Works)
TESTIMONY: Larry Emerson, National City, shared information on
solar and battery backup systems and the importance of reducing
fossil fuel use and adopting Community Choice Energy. He
encouraged the City to partner with the San Diego Joint Powers
Authority (JPA).
Rita Clement, SanDiego350 (SD350), a Climate Action Organization,
recommended and encouraged the City to partner with a JPA; to
vote on an upcoming Ordinance regarding climate change and to go
with Community Choice Energy.
Father Emmett Farrell, Creation Care Dioceses of San Diego, spoke
on moral responsibility and encouraged Community Choice Energy.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to move forward
with Option No. 3, to "Continue to monitor the CCA process
throughout the County and State and provide an update as part of
the FY2021 budget process" with additional language for updates in
the General Plan and Climate Action Plan. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
Member Cano expressed his condolences to the family of former Councilmember
Jess Van Deventer. He shared information regarding Sweetwater High School's
40th Reunion event on September 13th.
Member Quintero asked that in light of recent climate changes and weather
forecast, he asked City Staff, especially those who work with the elderly, to make
sure that everything is done in regards to proper air conditioning and cool zones
across the City and that it is being promoted on social media.
Member Rios reminded everyone that September is National Preparedness Month
and announced that this year's theme is, "Prepared, not scared". She encouraged
residents to get involved by joining the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT).
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
Vice Mayor Morrison said that the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) will be going over the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
numbers again and shared information regarding the agenda.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis spoke on the Strategic Plan and what it should look like;
offered her comments and input on RHNA matters; thanked Staff and the City
Manager for providing background information on the dialogue regarding housing;
extended an invitation to a Non -Profit Forum that will be held on September 10th
and reminded City employees that the Staff lounge had its grand opening and
encouraged its use.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, 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 17, 2019 -
6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The meeting closed at 9:27 p.m.
City
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020.
Mayor