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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
February 4, 2020
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, Galeana, Manganiello,
Meteau, Morris -Jones, Parra, Raulston, Tellez, Vergara, Williams, Winney.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY COUNCILMEMBER CANO
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Becky Rapp, shared information regarding substance use and addiction among
young people and requested the City work with the school districts to understand
the rates of marijuana use and vaping among the City's youth.
Joan Rincon, National City, expressed her concerns regarding the need to monitor
funding for homelessness and to focus on the quality that the City is getting in
anything that is related to homeless -related services.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA)
Vice Mayor Rios provided a copy of the SDCWA newsletter; reported that she
attended a day -long tour of Water Authority facilities in Imperial Valley; was asked
to arrange for a presentation by SDCWA at a future Council meeting and to
consider co -hosting a Citizens Advisory Workshop in National City.
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported that the big issues discussed were in regards to the
Blue Line and Purple Line and the responsibility for making sure that a plan is in
place such as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding collaboration
between San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and MTS.
Sweetwater Authority (SA)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that she will be joining the Finance Committee and
Member Cano will be on the Operations Committee.
Member Cano reported that he is now on the Operations Committee; that his focus
is to provide better services to the community; that $2 million has been approved
to flush the pipelines and the Authority members unanimously voted against a
water rate increase this year for Bonita, National City and Chula Vista.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (NCMC), Item No. 2
(Minutes), Item Nos. 3 through 6 (Resolution No. 2020-14 through 2020-17), Item
No. 7 (Temporary Use Permit), Item Nos. 8 through 10 (Warrant Registers).
Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for
Item Nos. 6, 7 and 10. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35)
1. 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.
GENERAL ADMIN (103-2-1)
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2019, AND THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2019. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
CONTRACT (C2020-7)
3. Resolution No. 2020-14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SILVER & WRIGHT LLP FOR LEGAL
SERVICES IN THE SPECIALIZED AREA OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
FOR THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000 PER CASE
AND APPROVING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S EXECUTION OF SAME.
(City Attorney)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2010-61)
4. Resolution No. 2020-15. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF COUNTY
CONTRACT NUMBER 561763 BY THE MAYOR, AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$200,514.62 FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2020; AND
2) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT
AMENDMENTS. (Community Services)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2020-8)
5. Resolution No. 2020-16. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PAL
GENERAL ENGINEERING INC. IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$198,832.00 FOR THE E. 16TH STREET ROAD REHABILITATION
PROJECT, CIP NO. 19-38; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $29,824.80 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND
3) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
6. Resolution No. 2020-17. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF CITY
COUNCIL POLICY 802, CITY SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS,
ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) ADDING RESTRICTIONS
ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OR ENDORSEMENTS; 2) REMOVING
ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE CO-SPONSORSHIP LIST THAT HAVE
NOT HELD AN EVENT IN THREE (3) YEARS; 3) ADDING AND
SUBTRACTING EVENTS FROM THE SPONSORED AND CO-
SPONSORED LIST; AND 4) CORRECTING TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
(Neighborhood Services)
TESTIMONY: Joan Rincon, National City, spoke in opposition to the
City supporting the Mariachi Festival since the event was moved out
of the City.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2020 (203-1-36)
7. Temporary Use Permit — Circus Vargas event sponsored by Circus Vargas
from March 13, 2020 to March 23, 2020 at the Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall
with no waiver of fees. (Neighborhood Services)
TESTIMONY: Bill Carter, Circus Vargas, extended an invitation to
Mayor Sotelo-Solis to be the honorary ringmaster at the upcoming
51st Circus Vargas at Westfield Plaza Bonita.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to approve the
Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 -JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
8. Warrant Register #25 for the period of 12/11/19 through 12/17/19 in the
amount of $1,651,594.37. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
9. Warrant Register #26 for the period of 12/18/19 through 12/24/19 in the
amount of $304,364.89. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
10. Warrant Register #27 for the period of 12/25/19 through 12/31/19 in the
amount of $1,106,651.98. (Finance)
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to ratify the Warrant
Register. Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
TRAFFIC SIGN / SIGNAL ADMIN 2020-2021 (801-4-12)
11. Resolution No. 2020-18. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
STOP CONTROL SIGNS FOR FIVE T INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDED BY EAST 1ST STREET TO THE NORTH,
EAST 7TH STREET TO THE SOUTH, "D" AVENUE TO THE EAST AND
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO THE WEST.(Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Bradley Bang and Victor Valle, representing Alliance
of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action, spoke
in support of the stop control signs.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN (801-2-42)
12. Resolution No. 2020-19. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RATIFYING THE TEMPORARY STREET
CLOSURE OF "B" AVENUE BETWEEN EAST 8TH STREET AND EAST
9TH STREET FOR 18 MONTHS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 27, 2020
THROUGH JULY 26, 2021, TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A 127-
UNIT, MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 130 EAST 8TH
STREET, MANAGED BY PROTEA NATIONAL CITY, LLC.
(Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Judit Havens, Project Management Team on behalf of
Protea National City, LLC and Malick Infill Development, provided
clarification and answered questions.
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1)
13. Resolution No. 2020-20. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY
COUNCIL POLICY 603: USE OF VOLUNTEERS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
(City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano,
Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
GRANT ADMIN (206-4-2)
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)
14. Resolution No. 2020-21. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AS CO -APPLICANT
WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-
POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, INC. (MAAC PROJECT), A 501(C)3
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND MIRKA INVESTMENTS, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR (1) $20,000,000 TO
FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 400-UNIT MIXED -INCOME
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 233 ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN
NATIONAL CITY; AND (2) $10,000,000 TO FUND TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE OR TRANSIT -RELATED AMENITIES OR
PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE VICINITY OF
THE PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT. (Housing Authority)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: Kursat Misirlioglu, Mirka Investments, LLC, gave a
presentation on the project and responded to questions.
Danny Serrano, Environmental Health Coalition, expressed his
concerns regarding noise and air quality and asked for more
information on use of the transportation fund and justification for the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption.
Marcus Bush, speaking as a private citizen, spoke in support of the
Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC -HA items.
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C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
Chief of Emergency Services Frank Parra reported that the Public Safety
Foundation will donate thirteen (13) replacement Automated External Defibrillator's
(AED's) to the National School District and provided information regarding
upcoming February Health Fairs.
Director of Engineering/Public Works Steve Manganiello provided an update
regarding an upcoming large tree planting event in March which will take place in
the neighborhoods between National City Boulevard and Highland Avenue, east to
west, and Division Street and 8th Street and the extensive outreach for the event
that has been done through the CAL FIRE tree planting grant.
City Manager Brad Raulston said that notices will be sent to the public called,
"March Forward", which will provide information on a series of events occurring in
March and said that he intends to present an update of events at the February 18th
City Council meeting.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp thanked Director of Engineering/Public Works
Steve Manganiello and Assistant Civil Engineer Luca Zappiello for the parking
district on Sheryl Lane and praised the MTS 7-minute headways.
Member Morrison inquired about the paint on the light poles in front of City Hall;
asked about the status of the paperwork for sister city Olongapo, and expressed
his views on paid interns being placed in political positions.
Member Cano spoke on safety concerns in regards to Fire Department personnel
and encouraged the potential of bulletproof vests for further protection, and asked
questions regarding how Olongapo was approved as a sister city.
Member Quintero commended the Engineering/Public Works Department for
applying for and acquiring grant monies to beautify the City; commended Housing
Authority staff for mitigating potential issues such as parking and traffic by
including language in the item and pledge of funds, and asked that in moving
forward, the practice continue in a meaningful way.
Vice Mayor Rios provided an overview of the third-quarter 2019 sales tax review;
spoke about attending a "Coffee with Probation" event; gave an overview of the
South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) meeting and asked to
bring back a full discussion at the next Council Meeting to discuss the Veterans &
Military Families Committee to possibly reduce the number of members. Vice
Mayor Rios asked that the attendance roster to be provided.
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis gave shout -outs to a guest in the audience named "Lily" and to
staff for all the presentations that were made; said she looks forward to upcoming
discussions about budget and financial priorities; extended an invitation to her 2nd
State of the City Address on March 5th; and read excerpts from an article in
Governing Magazine called, "Mayors are Harassed and Threatened, But Just How
Often".
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session Report.
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 — February 18, 2020 -
6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The meeting closed at 7:57 p.m.
fif4 City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2020.
EXHIBIT `M'
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NATIONAL Cilry
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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, February 4, 2020 — 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HUB
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES INC., FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE
SERVICES, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2020, FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS WITH THE
OPTION TO EXTEND BY ONE-YEAR INCREMENTS FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL
THREE YEARS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER. (Human Resources)
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation: Two Cases
Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Sheena Sanders v. City of National City
Civil Action No. 20cv00085-AJB-BLM
4. 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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: AT THE END OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
Civic Center — National City, California.
EXHIBIT `L'
- CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL AL CITY
-- INCORPORAT EIS -
AGENDA OF A JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND COMMUNITY
& POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION
Main Conference Room
Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, California
Special Meeting - Tuesday, February 4, 2020 — 4:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation
Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: AT THE END OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Special Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 5:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Civic Center
— National City, California.