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10-20-2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ONLINE ONLY MEETING
October 20, 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
6:04 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Alejandra Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Morris -Jones, Raulston, Tellez, Williams,
Winney, Yano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ADJOURNING IN HONOR
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of
Mrs. Lucy Doral Ungab.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Read into the Record)
David Ozua, National City, spoke about problems he and his neighbors are
experiencing from a business in their neighborhood.
Barbara Gordon requested consideration be given to prohibiting smoking in multi-
unit housing complexes.
Peggy Walker spoke about the dangers to youth of marijuana use.
Joan Rincon criticized Mayor Sotelo-Solis for her endorsement of a candidate for
City Clerk.
Kelley Axelson wrote in support of Mundo Gardens.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE ADMIN (102-2-1)
1. Recognizing Robert "Dukie" Valderrama for 16 years of Service as National
City's Port Commissioner.
2. National City Celebrates Filipino Heritage Month
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PRESENTATIONS (FIVE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT)
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — CHARLES BELL (604-6-8)
3. Verbal Report -Out of Salary and Benefits in the Employment Agreement of
the City Attorney as required by the Brown Act. (City Attorney)
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT — CHARLES BELL (604-6-8)
4. Resolution 2020-190. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPOINTING CHARLES E. BELL JR. AS
CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 3
YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AND CHARLES E. BELL JR. WITH THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF OCTOBER 21, 2020. (City Attorney)
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2020
(102-10-15)
5. Introduction of New Employee - Anne Defazio, Principal Librarian. (Library)
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1)
6. Interviews and Appointments: Various Boards and Committees. (City
Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Interview and appoint as desired.
TESTIMONY: Maria Elena Hernandez appeared for interview.
ACTION: Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Rios, to appoint
Maria Elena Hernandez to the Veterans and Military Families
Advisory Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Cano, to reappoint Rafael
Courtney to the Civil Service Commission.
Motion by Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Quintero, to appoint Jacqueline
Schilapnik as a regular member on the Public Art Committee.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 7 (NCMC), Item No, 8
(Approval of Minutes), Item Nos. 9 through 18 (Resolution No. 2020-191 through
2020-201), Item Nos. 19 through 21 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Cano,
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
seconded by Quintero, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 2020 (506-2-35)
7. MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 4.
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.
GENERAL ADMIN (103-2-1)
8. 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 May 5, 2020 and May 19, 2020 and the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City of May 19,
2020. (City Clerk)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION (305-1-1)
9. Resolution No. 2020-191. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING THE FORMER
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2010-
133, ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF
THE PLAN TO THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
(Fire)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
GRANT / PUBLIC SAFETY (206-4-27)
Resolution No. 2020-192. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE FY 2019 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $60,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE GRANT FUNDS AND
SIGN GRANT DOCUMENTS INDEMNIFYING THE GRANTING AGENCY
AGAINST ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM GRANT RELATED
OPERATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND A
CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
GRANT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME, FRINGE BENEFITS
AND MILEAGE FOR PROGRAMMATIC OPERATIONS. THE GRANT IS
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
GRANT / PUBLIC SAFETY (206-4-27)
RETROACTIVE TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 AND TERMINATES ON MAY
31, 2022. (Police)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2018-36)
10. Resolution No. 2020-193. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) ACCEPTING THE WORK
PERFORMED BY SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 18-05; 2)
RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 2ND AVENUE AND
SWEETWATER ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,049.24; 3) RATIFYING
THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 FOR THE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AT 2ND AVENUE AND SWEETWATER ROAD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $63,196.94; 4) APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $926,695.06; 5) RATIFYING THE RELEASE OF
RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,360.92; AND 6) AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
PROJECT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2020-58)
11.. Resolution No. 2020-194. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
PERRY ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,400 FOR THE CITYWIDE
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 19-13; 2)
AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,310
FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT (C2004-43)
12. Resolution No. 2020-195. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LEKOS
ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,784 FOR THE EAST 4TH
STREET PROTECTED LEFT -TURN ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, CIP
NO. 19-14; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $15,418 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3)
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
(Engineering/Public Works).
ACTION: Adopted. See above
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CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)
CONTRACT (C2019-46)
14. Resolution No. 2020-196. Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City: 1) awarding a contract to Baker Electric in the amount of
$70,757 for the Citywide Safety Lighting Enhancements Project, CIP No.
19-15; 2) authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $10,614 for any
unforeseen changes; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
(Engineering/Public Works.
ACTION: Adopted. See above
PROP `A'TRANSNET (RTIP) ADMIN (205-5-1)
15. Resolution No. 2020-197. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE 2019 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(RTIP) FOR NATIONAL CITY TO INCREASE PROGRAMMING OF
LOCAL TRANSNET (PROP A) FUNDING FOR THE STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT (NC03) IN THE AMOUNT OF $501,333 AND
THE CITYWIDE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (NC15) PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $467,701 FOR FY 2019. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
ENGINEERING / PW GRANTS 1 REPORTS ADMIN (1104-1-1)
16. Resolution No. 2020-198. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: 1) APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
PROJECT APPLICATION FOR WEST 19TH STREET GREENWAY
PROJECT THROUGH THE RECREATIONAL TRAIL AND GREENWAYS
GRANT PROGRAM; AND 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF SELECTED
FOR FUNDING. (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
17. Resolution No. 2020-199. 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 1933 "D" AVENUE. (TSC No.
2020-14). (Engineering/Public Works)
PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL ADMIN 2020 (801-2-42)
18. Resolution No. 2020-200. 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 825 "R" AVENUE (TSC No.
2020-15). (Engineering/Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted. See above.
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WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021 (202-1-35)
19. Warrant Register #9 for the period of 8/26/20 through 9/1/20 in the amount
of $1,820,996.03. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021 (202-1-35)
20. Warrant Register #10 for the period of 9/02/20 through 9/08/20 in the
amount of $1,862,722.75. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021 (202-1-35)
21. Warrant Register #11 for the period of 9/09/20 through 9/15/20 in the
amount of $1,830,727.42. (Finance)
ACTION: Ratified. See above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-35)
22. Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-2484. AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
REPEALING CHAPTER 10.32 OF TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING IMPERSONATING A MEMBER OF THE
OPPOSITE SEX. (City Attorney)
TESTIMONY: Rebekah J. Hook -Held spoke in favor of the
Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Quintero, to close the
Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Rios, seconded by Quintero, to adopt the Ordinance.
Carried by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020-2021 (204-1-35)
23. Resolution No. 2020-201. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL VALIDATION
PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO
REFUND CERTAIN PENSION OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY,
APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
TRUST AGREEMENT AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING ADDITIONAL ACTIONS RELATED THERETO. (Finance)
ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Cano, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020-2021 (204-1-35)
24. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Review and COVID-19 Fiscal
Impact Update. (City Manager and Finance)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file.
TESTIMONY: Joan Rincon, National City, commented on various
item in the budget report.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Morrison, to accept and file.
Carried by unanimous vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)
25. Resolution 2020-77. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY ("HOUSING AUTHORITY") (1) AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY, COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, AND CENTRO DE LA
SALUD DE LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN YSIDRO, INC., DBA SAN YSIDRO
HEALTH, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KIMBALL HIGHLAND
MASTER PLAN THAT INCLUDES (A) 60 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS AND A NEW SENIOR CENTER ON A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED
BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY LOCATED AT 1221 "D" AVENUE, AND
(B) 85 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, A PROGRAM OF ALL-
INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY CENTER, AND A FEDERALLY
QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER ON A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
THE WESTERLY SIDE OF 1320 HIGHLAND AVENUE; AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY
FUND BASELINE APPROPRIATION OF $10,475,000 BUT NOT -TO -
EXCEED $11,662,000 FROM FUND BALANCE OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY FUND FOR A HOUSING AUTHORITY LOAN TO
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEW SENIOR CENTER. (Housing
Authority)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.
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NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY 2020 (404-1-9)(cont.)
TESTIMONY: Silvia Calzada, Juan Carlso and Yvonne Cordoba
spoke in favor.
Juan Carlos Hernandez, spoke in favor.
ACTION: Motion by Cano, seconded by Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote.
STAFF REPORTS
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS (1104-1-1)
26. Traffic Signal Upgrades. (Engineering/Public Works)
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (1104-1-9)
27. Housing Advisory Committee Report: Update on the Sixth Cycle Housing
Element 2021-2029. (Housing Authority)
CITY MANAGER / REPORTS AFMIN (1104-1-12)
28. City Manager Report. (City Manager)
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Treasurer Beauchamp thanked the Council for their action on the pension
fund; welcomed incoming City Attorney Charles Bell and bid farewell to retiring
City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones.
City Clerk Dalla provided a status report on campaign contribution totals for the
November Municipal Election and reported on the new state law requiring the
posting of all future campaign contribution on the City's web site beginning in
2021. City Clerk Dalla listed all the records and documents available to the public
on the City's web page.
Member Quintero talked about flu vaccines and testing available in National City.
Member Cano thanked City Manager Raulston and Neighborhood Services
Director Vergara for their efforts and response in dealing with some code
enforcement issues.
Member Morrison discussed efforts to increase opportunities for outdoor dining in
National City.
Vice Mayor Rios gave her condolences to the Ungab family for the Toss of Lucy
Ungab; welcomed new Principal Librarian Anne Defazio; thanked Dukie
Valderrama for his service to the City as port commissioner and welcomed new
City Attorney Charles Bell.
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MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS (cont.)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis welcomed City Attorney Bell; discussed the effects of COVID;
thanked staff for their work with the 2020 census; reminded the community that
the election is 14 days away and encouraged everyone to vote.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Angil Morris -Jones indicated there was nothing to report from the
Closed Session. (See attached Exhibit 'L')
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Mrs. Lucy Ungab.
Motion by Cano, seconded by Rios, 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 to be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by
unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 9:48 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meetin
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