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11-17-2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
November 17, 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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Aguirre, Dalla, Chapel, Morris -Jones, Bell,
Palma, Reeder, Raulston, Tellez, Williams, Winney.
Others present: Rachelle Barrera, Finance Manager and James Halliday,
Executive Director ARTS.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY COUNCILMEMBER RIOS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Terri -Ann Skelly spoke about the dangers of vaping and marijuana.
Kathleen Lippitt provided information on COVID-19, e-cigarettes and marijuana
use. -
Kelly McCormic shared evidence of the dangers of dangers of legalization of
marijuana.
Kelly Axelson, Hanah Salas and Brujitxs del Barrio submitted letters in support of
Mundo Gardens and Joe's Pocket farm.
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR: Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced the meeting
would be adjourned in memory of Michael Pop Ochaco.
PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the proclamation supporting National City
Celebrates 2020 Small Business Saturday.
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the proclamation supporting National City
Celebrates National Caregivers Month. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced
Roberto Velasquez and Martha Ranon who spoke to the item.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS (102-10-15)
3. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Mark Roberts, Director of Finance who
Introduced New Employee Rachelle Barrera, Finance Manager.
4. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced James Halliday, Executive Director who
provided the Annual report on "A Reason to Survive (ARTS)."
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 5 (NCMC), Item Nos. 6
through 12 (Resolution No. 2020-202 through 2020-208), Item No. 13 (Report),
Item Nos. 14 through 15 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Councilmember Cano,
seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35)
5. MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE WAIVING OF THE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE HAVING A PUBLIC
HEARING CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDING THAT
SUCH ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS SHALL BE INTRODUCED
AND/OR ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2020-32)
6. Resolution No. 2020-202. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE
CONTRACT WITH BASILE CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE NOT -TO -
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $215,987.03 FOR THE P-1 SEWER UPSIZE
PROJECT, CIP NO. 19-43, TO COMPLETE THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE SEWER MAIN LINE. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
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CONTRACT (C2019-13)
7. Resolution No. 2020-203. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JANI-
KING OF CALIFORNIA, INC., INCREASING THE NOT -TO -EXCEED
AMOUNT BY $100,000, FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF
$250,000, DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS NEED TO PROVIDE
SPECIALIZED JANITORIAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2017-61)
8. Resolution No. 2020-204. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
COUNTYWIDE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC., INCREASING THE NOT -
TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT BY $200,000, FOR A
TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $420,412, EXPANDING THE SCOPE
OF WORK WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ALL
SPECIALIZED SERVICES OFFERED TO ALL CITY -OWNED FACILITIES,
AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT BY ONE YEAR TO
FEBRUARY 28, 2022, DUE TO THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR
CONTINUOUS SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE DEMANDS OF THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
CONTRACT (C2020-57)
9. Resolution No. 2020-205. 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 BUCKNAM
INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. FOR PAVEMENT — TRAFFIC
CONTROL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 1, 2020 UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2021, FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT -TO -EXCEED $99,920.00 BY PIGGYBACKING ONTO THE CITY OF
SOUTH PASADENA'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT.
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
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PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
10. Resolution No. 2020-206. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF 92
FEET OF ANGLED PARKING TO BE REPLACED WITH PARALLEL
PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, ADJACENT
TO 804 MELROSE STREET TO ENHANCE STREET SAFETY (TSC NO.
2020-16). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
11. Resolution No. 2020-207. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
"NO TRUCK PARKING" SIGNAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
ROOSEVELT AVENUE, BETWEEN WEST 8TH STREET AND WEST
PLAZA BLVD, TO INCREASE PARKING TURNOVER FOR
CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE NEARBY BUSINESSES,
AND TO ENHANCE STREET SAFETY (TSC NO. 2020-17).
(Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
12. Resolution No. 2020-208. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
A BLUE CURB DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE WITH SIGN IN
FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 832 EAST 20TH STREET
(TSC NO. 2020-18). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020 (204-1-35)
13. National City Sales Tax Update Newsletter — Second Quarter 2020.
(Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020 (204-1-35)
14. Warrant Register #12 for the period of 9/16/20 through 9/22/20 in the
amount of $3,457,747.54. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020 (204-1-35)
15. Warrant Register #13 for the period of 9/23/20 through 9/29/20 in the
amount of $552,385.88. (Finance)
ACTION: Approved. See Above.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLANNING ADMIN (301-1-1)
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)
16. Resolution No. 2020-209. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF $643,113.00 TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND
APPROPRIATION AND CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET FOR
CARES ACT ROUND THREE CDBG-CV ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN THAT INCORPORATES THE FUNDED
ACTIVITIES INTO SAID ACTION PLAN FOR ACCEPTANCE BY U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
(Housing Authority)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing and
Angelita Palma, Housing Programs Manager who gave the report.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. and closed
Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
No Public Comment Received.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Cano, seconded by
Councilmember Morrison, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Cano, seconded by
Councilmember Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-209.
Carried by unanimous vote.
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2020 (902-26-8)
17. Resolution No. 2020-210. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ORDER OF VACATION
OF A PORTION OF HARRISON AVENUE BETWEEN WEST 18TH AND
19TH STREETS, AND THE WESTERLY 40 FEET OF WEST 18TH
STREET NORTH OF HARRISON AVENUE. (APPLICANT: CHARLES
KELTNER FOR BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE (BNSF)
RAILWAY COMPANY) (Case File No. 2020-09 SC) (Planning)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Martin Reeder, Principal Planner who gave
the report and PowerPoint Presentation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
STREET VACATION ADMIN 2020 (902-26-8)(cont.)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. and closed
Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Public Comment Received: Ted Godshalk in opposition.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rios, seconded by Councilmember
Cano, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Cano, seconded by
Councilmember Quintero, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-210.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)
18. Resolution No. 2020-211. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (1) APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT. WITH NATIONAL CITY
PACIFIC ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
RESTRICTING THE RENT AND OCCUPANCY OF TWENTY. SIX (26)
UNITS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN EXCHANGE FOR TWO
DENSITY BONUS CONCESSIONS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65915 - 65918 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 131 HOUSING UNITS LOCATED AT 1105
NATIONAL CITY BLVD. IN NATIONAL CITY; AND (2) APPROVING A
SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT WITH
CITIBANK, N.A, WILMINGTON TRUST, AND RIVERSIDE CHARITABLE
CORPORATION SUBORDINATING THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING
THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY
BONUS AGREEMENT. (Housing Authority)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing who
gave the report. Consultants for the Developer Gene Brossard and Kim
Calica responded to Council questions.
No Public Comment Received
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Cano, seconded by
Councilmember Quintero, to adopt Amended Resolution No. 2020-
211, amendment correcting amount of available parking spaces to
reflect accurate number of 79 spaces. Carried by, unanimous vote.
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ELECTION NOVEMBER 2020 ADMIN (505-7-10)
19. Resolution No. 2020-212. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO THE GENERAL FUND CITY CLERK -
ELECTIONS ACCOUNT FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR
ELECTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. (City Clerk)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Michael R. DaIla, City Clerk who gave the
report.
No Public Comment Received
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rios, seconded by Councilmember
Cano, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-212. Carried by unanimous
vote.
NEW BUSINESS
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ADMIN (405-5-1)
20. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Coastal
Development Permit for the proposed vacation of a portion of Harrison
Avenue between West 18th and 19th streets, and the westerly 40 feet of
West 18th Street north of Harrison Avenue in the Coastal Zone.
(Applicant: Charles Keltner for Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway Company) (Planning)
No Public Comment Received
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rios, seconded by Councilmember
Cano, to receive and file. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS / SCHEDULE ADMIN (102-7-1)
21. City Council Meeting Schedule for January 2021. (City Clerk)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk who gave the
report.
No Public Comment Received
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rios, seconded by Councilmember
Cano, to cancel the January 5, 2021 City Council Meeting. Carried
by unanimous vote.
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
NEW BUSINESS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
22. Community Services Update. (Community Services)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Tony Winney, Assistant City Manager who
gave the report of events.
No Public Comment Received
23. City Manager Report. (City Manager)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Brad Raulston, City Manager who gave the
update on current COVID-19 Purple Tier status.
No Public Comment Received
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Clerk Dalla provided a time line of pending election related events with the
Registrar of Voters Certification of Election results expected on December 3rd
followed by City Council action on December 15th when newly elected and
reelected officials will be sworn into office.
City Treasurer Beauchamp discussed the approved Street Vacation item and its
possible connection to a revived Santa Fe / Amtrak maintenance facility in
National City; expressed his concerns about the costs of the movie event at
Plaza Bonita.
Member Cano played a recording of a song titled "You are going to be ok".
Member Quintero explained the difficulties faced by small businesses because of
COVID and encouraged everyone to continue to support their favorite local
independent business establishment.
Member Morrison related that the COVID crisis has continued on long after it was
expected to dissipate and instead become more intense with the total new cases
in the last seven days totaling 5266 which means we are in for very difficult times
in the weeks ahead.
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Vice Mayor Rios requested that the City Council consider a Resolution of support
supporting for Sweetwater Water Authority's efforts for water affordability during
COVID.
MOTION: Motion by Rios, seconded by Cano, to bring back a Resolution
supporting Sweetwater Authority's request for customer relief water bill hardships
caused by COVID-19. Carried by unanimous vote.
Vice Mayor Rios requested the City Manager look into the City supporting the
"I'm Ready Program" for underemployed young adults by including the program
on the City web site in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis 1) thanked Member Cano for the "We are going to be ok"
song that he played; 2) shared that she is a volunteer in a COVID-19 vaccine trial
being conducted by Johnson&Johnson; 3) announced that the National City
Public Safety Foundation in partnership with other community groups will be
providing COVID-19 safety kits and a free turkey at the library on November 19th;
4) provided details on the first annual "We are National City — The Bright Lights of
Winter 2020" home decorating celebration and contest.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell gave the report on Closed Session, City Council voted
unanimously and gave direction on Closed Session Item #1, Conference with
Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation: Existing Litigation under Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1) Justin Perez v. City of National City.
No report out on Item Nos. 2 and 3.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting in memory of long-time resident
Michael Pop Ochaco, to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council and
Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National
City - Tuesday - December 1, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - National
City, California.
The meeting closed at 8:24 p.m.
City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meetin• of •
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