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02-18-2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
February 18, 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
6:38 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, Parra, Raulston, Roberts, Tellez, Williams, Winney.
Others present: City Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY VICE MAYOR RIOS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sandy Naranjo, Jeanette Reyes, and Bill Sendt, shared information regarding the
Sweetwater Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
Andrew McKercher, National City, thanked the Council for standing up to local
puppy mill companies and voting to ban them; he encouraged the City to look into
project labor agreements represented by unions in regards to new cannabis
businesses.
Ted Godshalk, National City, expressed his concerns and read into the record
entries that were posted on SeeClickFix, (the City's web portal for citizen referrals)
regarding homeless and harassment.
The following individuals spoke in support of voting in favor of ballot Measure J
regarding pet sales: Liz Ramos, Michele Walther, Leslie Davies, and Moon.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. National City Recognizes Barbara Chappell -Brown in Celebration of Black
History Month
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA)
Vice Mayor Rios said that the incoming Deputy General Manager of SDCWA will
be at the next Council Meeting on March 17th to provide a presentation on
important topics that are happening at the County.
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REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (cont.)
Sweetwater Authority (SA)
Member Cano announced that the winner of the 2019 "Water is Life" poster
contest is Central Elementary School.
Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority (METRO JPA)
Member Morrison said the last meeting of METRO was mostly for Closed Session
items and there was nothing to report out.
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis said that there was a presentation on economic vitality and
discussion on a partnership between SANDAG and the San Diego County
Regional Airport Authority; highlights of the discussion were shared.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 2 (NCMC), Item No. 3
(Minutes), Item Nos. 4 through 13 (Resolution No. 2020-22 through 2020-31), Item
Nos. 14 and 15 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to
approve the Consent Calendar, except Item Nos. 11 and 13. Carried by
unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35)
2. 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)
3. 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
OCTOBER 1, 2019, OCTOBER 15, 2019, NOVEMBER 5, 2019,
NOVEMBER 19, 2019, DECEMBER 3, 2019, DECEMBER 17, 2019 AND
JANUARY 21, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019,
NOVEMBER 19, 2019, DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND JANUARY 21, 2020.
(City Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2014-51)
4. Resolution No. 2020-22. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR GRANT
COORDINATION SERVICES FOR A CAL FIRE URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO
MARCH 30, 2021, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2014-51)
5. Resolution No. 2020-23. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR TREE
PLANTING SERVICES FOR A CAL FIRE URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO MARCH 30, 2021,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2014-51)
6. Resolution No. 2020-24. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS
PURSUANT TO NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.60.260
REGARDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST
ARBORISTS, INC. FOR SPECIALIZED TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL,
AND PLANTING SERVICES, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019
THROUGH JANUARY 7, 2022, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$90,000 BY PIGGYBACKING ONTO THE CITY OF ENCINITAS' URBAN
FORESTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT. (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2014-42)
7. Resolution No. 2020-25. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY'S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, SITE ASSESSMENTS,
CHARACTERIZATION AND REMEDIATION, GROUNDWATER
MONITORING AND REPORTING, AND PREPARATION OF
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2014-42)
7. Resolution No. 2020-25 (continued). ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
(NEPA) AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA),
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT BY ONE YEAR TO
DECEMBER 4, 2020, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE AMENDMENT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2020-11)
8. Resolution No. 2020-26. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LOMA MEDIA, INC. FOR A NOT -
TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $250.000 TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROJECT
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, GRAPHIC DESIGN/WEB DESIGN, COMMUNITY
OUTREACH, GRANTS MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND POLLING AND ANALYSIS; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY PROJECT -
SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS, AS MAY BE REQUIRED.
(City Manager)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADMIN (CALTRANS) (802-5-1)
9. Resolution No. 2020-27. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING CALTRANS' LOCAL ASSISTANCE
PROCEDURES MANUAL (LAPM), CHAPTER 10 CONSULTANT
SELECTION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE
LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO USE OF CONSULTANT
SERVICES ON STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDED TRANSPORTATION
PROJECTS. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2020-12)
CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADMIN (CALTRANS) (802-5-1)
10. Resolution No. 2020-28. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONFIDENTIALITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS) AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE SHARING
OF ELECTRONIC FILES, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY ENGINEER AS
THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY AND
CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CALTRANS.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
11. Resolution No. 2020-29. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
"30-MINUTE PARKING" SIGNS FOR 12 ANGLE PARKING SPACES
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF "A" AVENUE, SOUTH OF EAST 7TH
STREET, IN FRONT OF 726 "A" AVENUE (NIEDERFRANK'S ICE
CREAM), 724 "A" AVENUE (NATIONAL SEWING MACHINES), AND 704
"A" AVENUE (VEE PARTS & ACCESSORIES) TO INCREASE PARKING
TURNOVER FOR CUSTOMERS (TSC No. 2019-18). (Engineering/Public
Works)
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
12. Resolution No. 2020-30. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 36
FEET OF WHITE CURB "3-MINUTE PASSENGER LOADING" ON THE
EAST SIDE OF "V" AVENUE IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH "NI CHRISTO"
LOCATED AT 2201 EAST 8TH STREET (TSC No. 2019-19).
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1)
EQUIPMENT - DONATIONS OF SURPLUS (209-1-3)
13. Resolution No. 2020-31. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A 1991
CHEVROLET UTILITY TRUCK AND 2004 PIERCE FIRE ENGINE TO
ANOTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, THE CITY OF TECATE, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STATE LAW AND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.42.040B. (Fire)
ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
14. Warrant Register #28 for the period of 1/1/20 through 1/7/20 in the amount
of $1,067,876.73. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34)
15. Warrant Register #29 for the period of 1/8/20 through 1/14/20 in the amount
of $2,043,400.87. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
HISTORIC SITES LIST ADMIN (405-10-1)
16. Resolution No. 2020-32. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY ADDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 EAST 1ST STREET
TO THE CITY'S LIST OF IDENTIFIED HISTORIC SITES. (Applicant: Justin
Tjalma) (Case File 2020-01 HL) (Planning) **Companion Item #17**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the Resolution. Carried
by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT (C2020-13)
REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN (MILLS ACT) (205-2-1)
17. Resolution No. 2020-33. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTRACT FOR 555 EAST 1ST STREET.
(Applicant: Justin Tjalma) (Case File 2020-01 M) (Planning) **Companion
Item #16**
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to close the Public
Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN
(1104-1-1)
18. Resolution No. 2020-34. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING NATIONAL CITY'S
INTRA-CONNECT PLAN (INTEGRATING NEIGHBORHOODS WITH
TRANSPORTATION ROUTES FOR ALL), FUNDED BY A $330,000
CALTRANS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT.
(Engineering/Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020-2021 (204-1-35)
19. Commercial Cannabis fiscal analysis, Outreach October Survey results and
discussion and seeking direction from the City Council to Staff regarding
additions to the proposed Commercial Cannabis ordinance. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Establish a set Community Benefits fee rate of 5%
of gross receipts for all cannabis businesses; expanding the proposed
number of cannabis business operations from 3 to 6 (3 remaining in the
originally proposed Industrial Zone and 3 being added to the areas zoned
Tourist Commercial (CT) in the Marina District west of 1-5); and to include
consumption lounges as an allowable business type in the ordinance.
TESTIMONY: The following speakers spoke in support of the
proposed ordinance: Patricia Perez, Nancy Estolano, Amy Gammon,
Augie Bareno, Jacqueline Reynoso, Ashley Gonzalez, Laura
Wilkinson, Marcelo Ramirez, Gary Dines, Dallin Young, and Bernie
Miller.
The following speakers spoke in opposition of the proposed
ordinance: Ted Godshalk, Rebecca Rap, Kathleen Lippitt, Joan
Rincon, Peggy Walker, and Barbara Gordon.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Quintero, to approve
Staff Recommendation No. 1, to establish a rate of 5% of gross
receipts for all cannabis businesses, regardless of type. Carried by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-
Solis. Nays: Cano. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Quintero, to approve Staff
Recommendation No. 2, to expand allowed cannabis business
locations from 3 to 6 remaining in the originally proposed Industrial
Zone and # being added to the areas zoned Tourist Commercial
(CT) in the Marina District west of 1-5; include Consumption Lounges
as an allowable use in the ordinance. Carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Cano, Morrison.
Abstain: None. Absent: None.
PLANNING REPORTS ADMIN (405-3-1)
20. 2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65400. (Planning)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report.
TESTIMONY: Joan Rincon, National City, asked for an estimated
number of housing units that came online in 2019, irrespective of
when permits were issued.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, to file the Report.
Carried by unanimous vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
There were no CDC -HA items.
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C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)
21. 2020 Housing Road Map Report. (Housing Authority)
Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12)
22. March Forward Outreach Efforts Report. (City Manager)
Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
Member Morrison rebutted the accusations and misinformation relating to
receiving monies from supporters opposing Measure J regarding pet sales, and
provided clarifying answers regarding Olongapo being a Sister City and said that
no information was being hidden from anybody.
Member Quintero thanked City Manager Raulston for staffing the March calendar;
reminded everyone of Super Tuesday on March 3rd and offered the following
suggestion to, "think globally, and act locally"; Member Quintero asked for
follow-up information regarding the possibility of partnering with Tecate.
Member Cano announced that Lowrider Expressions Owner, Steve Torres, has
offered a donation of a lowrider bike to Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
Vice Mayor Rios commented on Measures H and J; passed out two (2) letters
from the National School District and the Chamber of Commerce stating that they
are not taking a position on Measure J, (letters are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk), and spoke about complaints received from senior residents of
Kimball Morgan Towers regarding Measure J campaign literature being distributed
in their facilities by high school students.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis thanked Mr. Torres, the lowrider community members, and
Member Cano for offering the lowrider bike and said that she plans to keep the
bike in her office for display. She concurred with Member Quintero's comments
regarding sharing resources with our Sister City of Tecate and she would love to
make it a joint opportunity.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis offered the following motion for Council consideration:
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to bring back a staff report regarding
the feasibility of having Boards and Commissions meetings held in the City
Council Chambers and to have the City Attorney prepare a Resolution for City
Council consideration. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Angil-Morris Jones reported that in Closed Session the City Council
gave authorization on Item Nos. 3 and 5 by unanimous vote. (See attached
Exhibit `L')
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Cano, seconded by Quintero, 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 — March 17, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. -
Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
The March 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community
Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City will not
be held due to the Municipal Election being held on that date.
The meeting closed at 10:30 p.m.
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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 18, 2020 — 4:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
1. Liability Claim: Government Code Section 54956.95: One Claim
United States Department of the Interior — Fish and Wildlife Services
Agency Notice of Potential Liability Claimed Against: City of National City
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg, Tony Winney, Mark Roberts, Robert
Meteau, Robert Hernandez and Lilia Munoz
Employee Organizations: Municipal Employees' Association and Firefighters' Association
3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation: Case No. 37-2019-00065503-CU-PO-CTL
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc. v. City of National City
4. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: One Case
Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health
Hazardous Materials Division
Notice of Violation — Police Department Indoor Shooting Range
5. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation: Two Cases
Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: AT THE END OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Special Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Civic
Center — National City, California.