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09-17-2019
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 REGULAR MEETING — NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
STRATEGIC PLANNING KICK-OFF WORKSHOP
September 17, 2019
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
4:01 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,
Morris -Jones, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Vergara, Williams.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTERO
INTRODUCTION
City Manager Brad Raulston gave opening remarks and provided an overview of the
presentation outline, focus categories, and top priorities.
PRESENTATIONS
Staff objectives, highlights and accomplishments were presented and discussed based
on the below outline, by the following: Chief of Police Jose Tellez, Director of Emergency
Services Frank Parra, Director of Engineering/Public Works Steve Manganiello,
Information Technology (IT) Manager Ron Williams, Director of Community Development
Armando Vergara, City Librarian Minh Duoung, Community Services Recreation
Superintendent Audrey Denham, Director of Human Resources Robert Meteau, Director
of Finance Mark Roberts, Director of Housing Authority Carlos Aguirre, and City Manager
Brad Raulston.
• Introduction and City Manager Overview
• Existing Strategic Plan and Accomplishments
• Budget and Pension Review
• 2020-2025 Strategic Planning
a. Economic Development
b. Ongoing Initiatives and Potential Additions/Subtractions
c. Internal and External Survey
• Next Steps and Closing Comments
• Public Comment
• City Council Comment and Direction
NOTE: Presentation material is attached as Exhibit "A".
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Zachary Gomez, National City, suggested that the external surveys are distributed in
different languages for culture inclusivity.
James Halliday, A Reason to Survive (ARTS), congratulated City staff and Council on
engaging in strategic planning. He extended the opportunity to collaborate on various
objectives that align with ARTS.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DIRECTION
Member Cano asked if CERT Members will be included in the Boards and Commissions
Volunteer Recognition Dinner.
Member Rios asked several clarifying questions; suggested that the Community
Emergency Response Team members (CERT) participate in more programs and
trainings within the City; agreed with the Public Comment regarding the survey and said
that the survey should be simple and understood by all. She asked if all the initiatives
included in the strategic plan are from the survey; emphasized the importance of local
public transportation; asked to review the possibility of a mobility hub at the 8th Street
Trolley Station; asked for an explanation on what "passport acceptance facility" involves
and gave kudos to the goals presented by Human Resources Director Meteau.
Vice Mayor Morrison said that new plans and programs, won't happen unless the
business community is built up and revenue is increased. He emphasized the importance
of making sure that services are provided to businesses, visitors and residents, but the
City has to have sufficient income to be able to do so.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis said that she agrees with the goals of Economic Development and
spoke on the importance of making sure people feel good about where they are; supports
growth of partnerships with big and small businesses; said that she is looking forward to
the "10-Minute Cities" and thinking about ways to get folks engaged. Mayor Sotelo-Solis
said that she is eager to hear the cannabis presentation and what the community feels
about cannabis; supports public transportation access locally and the effort to have a local
transit hub at 8th Street and wants to work towards being ranked among the "100 Best
Places to Work in San Diego County".
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission —
Housing Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 —
6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center — National City, California
The meeting closed at 5:47 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT (cont.)
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020.
Mayor