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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 05-19 CC HA MINBook 102 / Page 83 05-19-2020 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ONLINE ONLY MEETING May 19, 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 6:19 p.m. by Mayor / Chairwoman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. ROLL CALL Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Morris -Jones, Raulston, Roberts, Williams, Winney, Yano. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR SOTELO-SOLIS PUBLIC COMMENTS (SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL) City Clerk Michael Dalla publically read written comments submitted via e-mail prior to the meeting. The comments are summarized below. Lora De Vault expressed her concerns regarding a possible wave of foreclosures and homelessness due to upcoming mortgage and rent payments due after the COVID-19 declared emergency Zach Farber asked the City to pass a resolution supporting National cancellation of all rents, mortgages for homeowners, small landlords and small businesses for the duration of the pandemic. Kelly McCormick, Public Health Educator, expressed her concerns regarding the health risks of smoking or vaping tobacco and marijuana. PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1) 1. National City Celebrates National Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2020 PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1) 2. National City Proclaims Fair Housing Month ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY Mayor Sotelo-Solis shared highlights of the lives of Salvador Saucedo, former Board Chair for the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC) Project, and Paul Jablonski, CEO of Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that the meeting will be adjourned in their honor and memory and certificates of adjournment will be mailed to the Saucedo and Jablonski households. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Book 102 / Page 84 05-19-2020 ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 (NCMC), Item Nos. 4 through 8 (Resolution No. 2020-90 through 2020-94), Item Nos. 9 and 10 (Reports), Item Nos. 11 and 12 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item Nos. 5 and 8. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35) 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. LABOR RELATIONS FFA MOU 2018-2020 (605-6-14) 4. Resolution No. 2020-90. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION (NCFFA). (Human Resources) ACTION: Adopted. See above. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - ADA ADMIN (910-1-3) ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS DEPT - GRANTS / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1) 5. Resolution No. 2020-91. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADA IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATION OF $40,031.14 AND USE OF GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE FROM REVENUES RECEIVED THROUGH SB-1186 - LICENSE FEE AND USE FOR CONSTRUCTION -RELATED ACCESSIBILITY TO FUND ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS THAT FACILITATE ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADMIN (301-1-2) 6. Resolution No. 2020-92. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR THE 2424 GRANGER AVENUE SINK HOLE REPAIRS; AND 2) WAIVING OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 22050 "EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURES" OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE AND CHAPTER 2.62 "ALTERNATIVE BID PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS," SECTION 2.62.070 "EMERGENCIES" OF THE NATIONAL CITY Book 102 / Page 85 05-19-2020 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 6. Resolution No. 2020-92 (continued). MUNICIPAL CODE CONTRACTING PER THE EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURE. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. EMERGENCY DECLARATION ADMIN (301-1-2) 7. Resolution No. 2020-93. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR THE 1415 EARLE DRIVE SINK HOLE REPAIRS; AND 2) WAIVING OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 22050 "EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURES" OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE AND CHAPTER 2.62 "ALTERNATIVE BID PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS," SECTION 2.62.070 "EMERGENCIES" OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE CONTRACTING PER THE EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURE. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2020-25) 8. Resolution No. 2020-94. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING BUS SHELTER AND BUS BENCH ADVERTISING. (Engineering/Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34) 9. National City Sales Tax Update Newsletter — Fourth Quarter 2019. (Finance) ACTION: Filed. See above FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2019-2020 (204-1-34) 10. Investment transactions for the month ended February 29, 2020. ACTION: Filed. See above WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34) 11. Warrant Register #40 for the period of 3/25/20 through 3/31/20 in the amount of $65,490.00. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020 (202-1-34) 12. Warrant Register #41 for the period of 4/1/20 through 4/7/20 in the amount of $4,018,407.45. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 102 / Page 86 05-19-2020 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35) 13. Ordinance No. 2020-2481. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 18.30.320 (PAWN SHOPS AND BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN SECONDHAND DEALING AND/OR THE PURCHASE AND SELLING OF GOLD AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. (APPLICANT: CITY -INITIATED) (CASE FILE NO. 2019-14 A). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance with amendments to Title 18. TESTIMONY (VIA E-MAIL): None. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35) 14. Ordinance No. 2020-2482. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING LOCAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. (City Clerk and City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance, as amended. TESTIMONY (VIA E-MAIL): None. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION: Vice Mayor Rios asked the City Attorney to clarify the reason for the amendment. City Attorney Morris -Jones responded that the change was made so the definition of `income' in the Ordinance matched the definition in State law. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the Ordinance, as amended. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cano, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: Morrison. Abstain: None. Absent: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1) 15. Resolution No. 2020-95. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO.107 BY ADDING SECTIONS "F" AND "G" REGARDING NON-RESIDENT APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY (VIA E-MAIL): 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. Book 102 / Page 87 05-19-2020 NEW BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2020 (403-32-4) 16. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the on -site sale of beer and wine at a proposed restaurant (Bonchon) located at 1420 East Plaza Blvd., Suite 'D-04'. (Applicant: Hosik Bang & Hyeonyee Lee) (Case File No. 2020-03 CUP) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: File the Notice of Decision. TESTIMONY (VIA E-MAIL): None. EX-PARTE DISCLOSURE: Vice Mayor Rios stated for the record, that she viewed the Planning Commission meeting. ACTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Morrison, to accept the Conditional Use Permit and file the Notice of Decision. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF REPORTS CITY MANAGER / REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-12) EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1) 17. COVID-19 Update. (City Manager) City Manager Brad Raulston reported that the San Diego Board of Supervisors ("the Board") has approved an accelerated reopening plan that will allow restaurants and retail to open for dine -in and in-store shopping contingent upon approval by the California Department of Public Health. City Manager Raulston reported that the City is working on a plan to support local business reopening efforts and intend to provide an update to City Council on at the June 2nd Meeting, County Supervisors also voted to make $25 million of their CARES Act funding available for COVID-19 related expenses to 17 cities in the region who did not qualify for the federal funding. National City could be eligible to receive approximately $1,100,000 in relief funds. City Manager Raulston said that a proposed budget will be prepared and he will work with City Council to allocate the funds appropriately; unfortunately, the funds are not available for lost revenue due to COVID-19 and the City must take the risk for any ineligible uses. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS Member Quintero thanked City Manager Raulston for his COVID-19 update. He reminded the Council that they committed to meet during the Legislative recess if necessary to provide governance since we are still in the midst of COVID-19 and proposed establishing working groups to have formal conversations and provide guidance to people who are trying to open or maintain their businesses. Member Cano gave Mayor Sotelo-Solis's kudos for the great presentation she gave at Paradise Valley Hospital; for implementing and achieving signage goal for the Sweetwater Union High School Class of 2020 signage and said there has been a lot of positive feedback with the food drives being held at St. Anthony's Church. Book 102 / Page 88 05-19-2020 MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (continued) Member Morrison suggested staff bring back information on procedures for the use of parking Tots, parking spaces and sidewalks for outdoor dining and how the City can expedite the permit process to help businesses to operate because many businesses will not be able to function with the existing restrictions. Member Morrison expressed concerns regarding the unsolicited proposal by the Port District for the 24th Street Terminal. Vice Mayor Rios encouraged people to apply for the vacancy on the Planning Commission; said she thinks the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee it is too large and there should be discussion on its size and structure going forward; reported that the San Diego County Water Authority is developing a toolkit of materials to assist property owners and businesses ensure that their plumbing systems are safe as people go back to work and echoed Member Cano's kudos to Mayor Sotelo-Solis and extended thanks as well. Mayor Sotelo-Solis called for an ad hoc committee with Vice Mayor Rios to give feedback on the Veterans and Military Families Committee; thanked her colleagues for the kudos and said that food distribution is a team and community effort by several organizations; outlined the food distribution days and times; reported on current COVID testing efforts and plans and said the County's 5-0 vote shows that the County Supervisors support cities. The Mayor reported that she provided testimony to the Port of San Diego regarding the City's Balanced Plan and said it is important for the City to continue to have dialogue with the Port to keep the Balanced Plan in the forefront. She said that it is important to talk about slow streets in the community, and would like the City to look into pursuing a possible Slow Streets Initiative. Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported $15,000 in donations was raised and the goal for the Sweetwater Class of 2020 yard signage was achieved. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones reported that in Closed Session direction was given on Item No. 1 by a 5-0 vote; no action was taken on Item No. 2; and direction was given on Item No. 3, by a 4-1 vote, with Member Cano voting No. (See attached Exhibit `L') ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor and memory of Mr. Salvador Saucedo and Mr. Paul Jablonski. Motion by Rios, 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 — June 2, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. — Online Only - Council Chambers - National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:53 p.m. Book 102 ! Page 89 05-19-2020 lAir.Za)alivat, City Cle The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2020. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER LEGISLATIVE RECESS July 7, 2020 - City Council Meeting - Dispensed With July 21, 2020 - City Council Meeting - Dispensed With EXHIBIT `L' ..-. CALIFORNIA ^K NATIONAL Clcry y INCORPORATED 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, May 19, 2020 — 5:00 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 — 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 2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation: One Case Potential Litigation Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg, Tony Winney, Robert Meteau, and Lilia Munoz. Employee Organizations: A.) Municipal Employees' Association B.) Executives, Management, and Confidential — Unrepresented ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Civic Center — National City, California.