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08-20-2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
August 20, 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, Meteau,
Morris -Jones, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Vergara, Williams, Yano, Ybarra.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp and Student Council
Representative Danielle Cruz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY STUDENT COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVE DANIELLE CRUZ
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Louis Mercado, National City, expressed his gratitude and high regard for the City
and announced that he will be relocating out of state.
Ted Godshalk, representing the National City Air Pollution Control District AB-617
Steering Committee, provided updates on the program.
Kamal Mandavi, San Diego, expressed concerns that he has with the Public
Library.
Sofia Zaragoza and Catherine Hanna -Schrock, Blindspot Collective, shared
information on their work and asked for support in making their programs available
in the City's elementary and high schools.
CERTIFICATES OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis shared highlights of the lives of Gracia Molina de Pick and
Gus Chavez and Certificates of Adjournment were presented to the family
members. Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that the meeting will be adjourned in
their memory.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. National City Recognizes Carpenters Union Participation Program (CUPP)
and Philippine Performing Arts Company (PASACAT) Volunteer
Collaboration.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
2. Introduction of Incoming Student Council Representative Paulette Nungaray
by Sweetwater Union High School Principal Maribel Gavin, and City Council
Recognition of Outgoing Student Council Representative, Danielle Cruz.
(City Clerk)
COUNCIL MEETING AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
3. Introduction of Kimball and Casa de Salud Senior Board Members.
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS 2019 (102-10-14)
4. Farewell to the 2018-2019 Miss National City Court and Introduction of the
2019-2020 Miss National City Court. (Community Services)
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (NCMC), Item Nos. 6
through 8 (Resolution Nos. 2019-116 through 2019-118), Item No. 9 (Temporary
Use Permit), Item Nos. 10 and 11 (Reports), Item Nos. 12 and 13 (Warrant
Registers). Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to approve the Consent
Calendar. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios,
Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Morrison.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
5. 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 (C2017-61)
6. Resolution No. 2019-116. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT
WITH COUNTYWIDE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR AN
ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR, TO PROVIDE HEATING, VENTILATING
AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES, WITH A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $170,412. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CITY BIDS - ENGINEERING DEPT ADMIN (1001-1-8)
7. Resolution No. 2019-117. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR
THE COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION WEST 19TH
STREET, CIP NO. 18-12 PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
SECTION 20166. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2015-56)
GRANT / OTS DUI / TRAFFIC EDUCATION (206-4-4)
8. Resolution No. 2019-118. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT 2020 TO CONDUCT DUI
AND TRAFFIC RELATED ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2) AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE GRANT
FUNDS AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND
APPROPRIATIONS AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET.
(Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2019 (203-1-35)
9. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT — PUMPKIN STATION HOSTED BY PINERY
CHRISTMAS TREES, INC. AT WESTFIELD PLAZA BONITA MALL FROM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 THRU OCTOBER 31, 2019 WITH NO WAIVER OF
FEES. (Neighborhood Services)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
10. Investment Transactions for the month ended April 30, 2019. (Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34)
11. Investment Transactions for the month ended May 31, 2019. (Finance)
ACTION: Filed. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 -JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
12. Warrant Register #1 for the period of 6/26/19 through 7/2/19 in the amount
of $2,419,310.89. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
13. Warrant Register #2 for the period of 7/3/19 through 7/9/19 in the amount of
$936,019.04. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2019 (415-1-15)
14. Resolution No. 2019-119. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO SIX LOTS AT PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 18TH STREET
AND HARDING AVENUE. (Applicant: San Diego Habitat for Humanity)
(Case File No. 2019-08 S) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map.
TESTIMONY: Lori Pfeiler, Habitat for Humanity, shared information
and responded to questions regarding the proposed units.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried
by unanimous vote.
EX-PARTE DISCLOSURE: Member Rios stated that she watched
the Planning Commission.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
15. Ordinance No. 2019-2462. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.34 (BEEKEEPING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF BEES IN THE CITY.
(Applicant: City -Initiated) (Case File 2019-10 A) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried
by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
16. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION 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: Introduce the Ordinance.
TESTIMONY: The following speakers spoke in support: Liz Ramos,
National City, Andrea Cunningham, Escondido, Coyote Moon,
National City, Leslie Davies, Oceanside, Erin Riley-Carrasco, Alma
Rescue, and Karen Clayton, Spring Valley.
The following speakers spoke in opposition: Mauricio Chamat, Chula
Vista, Daniel Perez, National City, Jose Ramon Garcia, Richard
Pena, National City Puppy, Brian Clapper, National City, and
David Salinas, National City Puppy.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
MUNICIPAL CODE 2019 (506-2-34)
16. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
(continued)
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to introduce the Ordinance.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios,
Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — ANGIL MORRIS-JONES (604-6-6)
Verbal Report -Out on Salary and Benefits in the Employment Agreement of the
City Attorney as required by the Brown Act. (City Clerk)
REPORT OUT: The following summary of the salary and benefits to be received
by the City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones was read into the record by City Clerk
Dalla as follows: 3-year and 8-month contract effective from August 17, 2017,
through December 30, 2020; $2,000 monthly increase effective August 1, 2019
with an annual salary of $224,000; establish and maintain residency in National
City throughout the remainder of contract; 10 paid fixed holidays per year; 9 days
of Administrative Leave per year; Vacation accrued at the rate of 13.33 hours per
month; Employee life insurance of $150,000; Availability of Health and Dental
Insurance; Participation in CaIPERS Retirement System.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — ANGIL MORRIS-JONES (604-6-6)
17. Resolution No. 2019-120. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ANGIL P.
MORRIS-JONES TO EXTEND HER EMPLOYMENT THROUGH
DECEMBER 30, 2020, APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3 OF THE AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME WITH THE
CONTRACTUAL PROVISION THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY WILL
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY IN NATIONAL CITY
THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF HER CONTRACT. (City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt proposed Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2015-70)
18. Resolution No. 2019-121. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY AMERESCO, INC. FOR THE ENERGY SERVICES
AGREEMENT, PHASE II, CIP NO. 17-03; 2) APPROVING THE FINAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,440,535.54; 3) AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $272,026.78; AND 4)
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2012-8)
19. Resolution No. 2019-122. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND A
REASON TO SURVIVE (ARTS), CONSISTING OF A TERM OF 30 YEARS
FOR THE CITY OWNED LAND AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 200 EAST
12TH STREET IN NATIONAL CITY, WITH NO CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATIONS BY EITHER PARTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT
UNLESS THE PROPOSITION 68 STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT
AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS ARE
AWARDED TO ARTS. (Community Services) **Companion Item #20**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: James Halliday, Taylor Stall, and Kline Swonger, A
Reason to Survive (ARTS), responded to questions spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to hold this
item over for discussion, pull the Grant application and apply in the
second round with a revised Agreement. Carried by unanimous
vote.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7)
20. Resolution No. 2019-123. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
TURN KEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND A REASON TO SURVIVE (ARTS) TO COMPLETE REVITALIZATION
IMPROVEMENTS TO KIMBALL RECREATION CENTER AND KIMBALL
PARK, IF AWARDED THE PROPOSITION 68 STATEWIDE PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT; UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE KIMBALL
RECREATION CENTER AND KIMBALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS THE
CITY SHALL ASSUME THE OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN THE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 30 YEARS. (Community Services) **Companion
Item #19'
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT ADMIN (1104-1-7)
20. Resolution No. 2019-123 (continued).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to hold this item over
for discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
SUBDIVISIONS / VARIANCES 2019 (415-1-15)
21. Time Extension Request - Tentative Subdivision Map for a mixed -use
condominium project to be located at 341 East 30th Street. (Applicant:
Raintree Residential, LLC) (Case File 2016-23 S) (Continued from the
August 6, 2019 City Council Meeting) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Extend the expiration date of Tentative Subdivision
Map 2016-23 S for three years to June 6, 2022.
TESTIMONY: Michael Kootchick, Owner, provided justification for
the delayed project and responded to questions.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to extend the
expiration date for one-year.
Substitute motion made by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to extend
the expiration date for eighteen months. Carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Quintero, Rios. Nays: Cano, Sotelo-
Solis. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
PLANNING & BUILDING DIVISION ADMIN (1104-1-10)
22. Request to demolish potentially historic property located at 1929 Harding
Avenue. (APN 559-104-03-00) (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Issue the building permit.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, issue the building
permit to demolish the property. Carried by unanimous vote.
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2019 (404-1-8)
23. Comments to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board
of Directors recommending revisions to the Draft Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) methodology. (Housing Authority)
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to submit the comment letter to the
SANDAG Board of Directors.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to move submit
the comment letter. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1)
24. League of California Cities Annual Conference - Designation of Voting
Delegate and Alternate(s). (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Council's designation of a voting
delegate and up to two alternates to represent the City.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to appoint
Mayor Sotelo-Solis as Primary and Member Quintero and City
Manager Raulston as Alternate delegates. Carried by unanimous
vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC -HA action items.
EXTEND MEETING TIME
Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to extend the meeting to complete the
remaining agenda items. Carried by unanimous vote.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Housing Authority Carlos Aguirre provided updates on the Morgan and
Kimball Senior Towers Rehabilitation and Recapitalization and Nutrition Center
projects.
Community Services Recreation Superintendent Audrey Denham shared details
on the Summer Fiesta event on September 15th celebrating the City's birthday.
The fiesta is part of the FY19 Tidelands Activation Program with the Port of San
Diego.
City Manager Brad Raulston announced that a decision was made to re-enter into
the Cedars Economic Development Funding Program to put deposits into a local
bank and reinvest the money into the community for small business loans; stated
that he will be sending out a bulletin to City staff the day after each Council
Meeting to provide highlights of Council meetings and other information. Mr.
Raulston reiterated the importance of the City's pledge/mission statement, which
is: "We pledge to provide customer service through a culture of courtesy,
collaboration, communication, with a commitment to our community".
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
Member Cano said that he was pleased to see the South Bay Diablos playing at
Sweetwater High School and reported that he attended the `Bikes for Kids' charity
event and he visited one of the San Ysidro Health Clinics.
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
Member Quintero welcomed Mayor Sotelo-Solis's new Executive Assistant
Xiomara Dodson to the team; expressed his appreciation for the City's Pledge and
thanked City Manager Raulston for setting the tone.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to bring back an agenda item on
September 3rd for discussion and information on Community Choice Aggregation.
Carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to change the date of an
agenda item from September 17th to October 15th, for discussion and information
on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO). Carried by unanimous
vote.
Member Rios announced that Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) representatives
requested to be on the September 17th City Council agenda to talk about Free
Ride Day on October 2nd
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that there will be a roundtable discussion with local
non-profit organizations on Thursday; discussed the 2020 Census; shared
information on the World Health Organization's Age -Friendly Communities
Initiative and said that she would like to formalize the opportunity to participate.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered the following motion for Council consideration:
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to bring an agenda item on
the September 17th Strategic Plan Workshop agenda, for information and
discussion on the Age -Friendly Communities Initiative. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis asked members of the Council to participate in "Outreach
October" by identifying a location where they would like to go, i.e., church,
daycares, etc., to present and get opinions and bring the ideas to the forefront as a
plug -and -play opportunity.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered the following motion for Council consideration:
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to direct Staff to provide a
presentation on the growth and development of specific projects on City property.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones reported out from the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
that in regards to Item No. 1 Pending Litigation, there was nothing to report. In
regards to Item No. 2, Personnel Matter, there was a 4-1 vote of approval, with
Vice Mayor Morrison voting 'No'. (See attached Exhibit `L')
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor and memory of Gracia Molina de Pick and
Gus Chavez.
Motion by Rios, 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 — September 3, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. -
Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 10:27 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of Ja
2020.
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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, August 20, 2019 — 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation: One case
Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
2. Personnel Matter— Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
City Attorney Contract Amendment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: AT THE END OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 5:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
Civic Center — National City, California.