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MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
April 20, 2021
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State
of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda.
Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. The Agenda Items were considered
in the order presented.
A. CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:28 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell, Chapel, Gilman, Williams, Davis,
Meteau, Denham, Duong, Vergara, Aguirre, Yano, Parra, Barrera, Valdez, and Tellez.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
City Attorney Bell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Clerk Molina who summarized the process for acceptance of
live public comment.
Four (4) spoken public comments were heard: Peggy Walker (opposition to marijuana
businesses), Judy Strang (inequities in relation to marijuana business), Barbara Gordon
(opposition to vaping marijuana), Kelly McCormick (concern for driving under the influence of
marijuana).
No written public comments received.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. Earthquake Preparedness Month Proclamation.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the Proclamation to Chief Parra and Management Analyst III,
Walter Amedee who represent the National City Fire Department.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS — No agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS — No agenda items.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
2. Appointments: City Boards, Commissions and Committees — City Council Appointment
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Clerk Molina who gave the report and recited City Council
Policy #107 Section D8 regarding the interview process and Section D10 regarding the
reappointment of a Commissioner for multiple terms.
Planning Commission: One (1) vacancy for a term through March 31, 2025.
The City Council considered four (4) applicants for this position.
City Council conducted public interviews of three (3) applicants: Dolores Flores, William Philips
Sr., and Claudia E. Valenzuela. One applicant, Sonya Flores, was not present for a public
interview.
Public Comments: None
ACTION: Councilmembers cast their vote virtually by holding up the name of the applicant who
received their vote.
Councilmember Bush voted for Claudia Valenzuela.
Councilmember Morrison voted for Dolores Flores.
Councilmember Rios voted for Claudia Valenzuela.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez voted for Claudia Valenzuela.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis voted for Claudia Valenzuela.
Claudia Valenzuela was appointed to the Planning Commission by 4-1 vote.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Bush reported on San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's (MTS) improvements
in ridership, CARES Act funding, CIP projects, and efforts to reach air emissions goals.
Councilmember Morrison had no report.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez reported on the League of California Cities meeting. Infrastructure funding
and provisions for housing investment.
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Councilmember Rios reminded the National City community about the recreation opportunities at
our reservoirs. Also, she reported that various rebate programs are available from Sweetwater
Authority via www.Sweetwater.orq/rebate
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) meeting
and the Five Big Moves transportation plan.
CONSENT CALENDER
Item 5 was pulled from consent. Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that Item 5 is to be continued
upon receipt of a report from National School District. She thanked members of the public for
registering to provide comment on Item 5 and welcomed them to return once Item is placed back
on the agenda.
Public Comments: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to approve the
Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 6 through 14.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. 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.
4. Adopted Resolution 2021-25. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the donation of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) and accessories
to assist the City of Tecate.
5. Pulled to be continued.
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-26. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) accepting the work performed by Portillo Concrete Inc. for the Palm Avenue Road
Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 19-05; 2) approving the final contract amount of
$1,006,975.46; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $25,318.36; and 4)
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-27. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) accepting the work performed by PAL General Engineering Inc. for the E. 16th
Street Road Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 19-38; 2) approving the final contract amount
of $180,275.60; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $9,013.78; and 4)
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
8. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-28. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) accepting the work performed by Next Stage Engineering for the City Hall Ceiling
Replacement project, CIP No. 19-53; 2) approving the final contract amount of
$461,746.46; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $20,090.00; and 4)
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
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9. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-29. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) approving the following projects proposed to receive funding from the Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) through the Local Streets and Roads
Funding Program as required by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of
2017: A) National City Blvd Street Resurfacing, B) E. Plaza Blvd Street Resurfacing, C) E.
16th Street Resurfacing, and D) Mann Avenue Street Resurfacing; and 2) authorizing the
establishment of a Gas Tax Fund appropriation of $1,217,771 for Fiscal Year 2021 and
corresponding revenue budget for receipt of RMRA funds.
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-30. 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 and Section 2.60.220, regarding cooperative purchasing and open market
procedure respectively, and authorizing the purchasing and accessorizing of one (1) new
2021 Ford AWD Police Interceptor K8A PEG 500A in an amount not -to -exceed
$63,360.25, due to a traffic collision that damaged a National City Police Department
Patrol Vehicle beyond repair.
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-31. 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 and Section 2.60.220, regarding cooperative purchasing and open market
procedure respectively, and authorizing the purchasing and accessorizing of one (1) new
2021 Ford AWD Police Interceptor K8A PEG 500A in an amount not -to -exceed
$67,111.33, due to a traffic collision that damaged a National City Police Department K-9
Vehicle beyond repair.
12. Investment transactions for the month ended February 28, 2021.
13. Ratified Warrant Register #36 for the period of 3/03/21 through 3/09/21 in the amount of
$1,764,948.49.
14. Ratified Warrant Register #37 for the period of 3/10/21 through 3/16/21 in the amount of
$407,421.46.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDER
5. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City approving the one (1) year ratified
Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the ratified Agreement with the
Sweetwater Union High School District for partial funding of the School Resource Officer
Program for FY 2021. The City of National City will be reimbursed $105,000 for FY 2021.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that Item 5 is to be continued upon receipt of a report from National
School District.
Public Comments: registered speakers were not heard due to item being moved to a future date.
ACTION: Motion Sotelo-Solis and seconded by Councilmember Bush to move Item 5 to be heard
at a future date. City Attorney Bell clarified that all discussion, including public comment, must
cease until the item is brough back. Councilmember Bush withdrew his second. Councilmember
Rios seconded. Councilmember Rios requested for any future items that are moved be
announced at the start of the City Council meeting, as a courtesy to members of the public.
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Ayes: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nayes: Bush
Motion passed by 4 to 1 vote.
Deputy City Clerk Chapel will provide notice of a date certain for this item to those who registered
to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
15. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-32. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of National City amending the previously adopted Transportation
Development Impact Fee (TDIF) schedule and annual adjustment to the TDIF, pursuant
to National City Municipal Code Section 4.52.100 and consistent with Government Code
Section 66017, approving an adjustment to the TDIF of 2 percent, as required by the San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for receipt of TransNet local street
improvement revenues, resulting in the TDIF increasing from $2,584 per new residential
dwelling unit to $2,636 per unit beginning July 1, 2021.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Director of Public Works Yano provided the report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:42 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Motion passed by unanimous vote. •
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
16. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-33 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the acceptance of the High -Speed Broadband in California Libraries Grant Year
6 from State Library in the amount of $135,645.71 to cover the equipment costs associated
with high-speed networking upgrade at the National City Public Library.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Minh Duong, City Librarian, and John Saour, IT Analyst, who
provided the report and PowerPoint Presentation titled "Library Broadband Upgrade".
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
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Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
17. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-34. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) authorizing the appropriation of $650,551.50 for Phase II — Implementation phase
of Paradise Creek Mitigation at Kimball Way project, reimbursable through the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA); 2) establishing corresponding revenue and expenditure accounts; and 3)
committing to providing a local match of $216,850.50.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Public Works Yano, who provided the report.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
18. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute
an Amendment to the Lease and Operating Agreement between the City of National City
and American Golf Corporation to increase green fees effective April 20, 2021.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Acting Directory of Community Services Denham, who provided
the report. Gary Johnson with American Golf Corporation was available to address questions by
Councilmembers.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to approve the
Resolution as amended to increase green fees with the understanding that the amount charged
to the Sweetwater High School golf team remain the same as in prior years.
Councilmember Morrison made a friendly amendment to include National City Student Golf
Teams — maker of motion accepted the friendly amendment.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez made a friendly amendment to keep the rates the same for National City
residents. Maker of the motion denied the friendly amendment.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis made a friendly amendment to allow all residents of the 91950 zip code to be
included in the 9% rate, which would include those youth rates and sports teams for Sweetwater,
Granger and National organized youth teams.
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City Attorney Bell advised City Council to withdraw the motion on the floor and replace it with a
motion to provide direction to Staff to renegotiate the Operating Agreement between the City of
National City and American Golf Corporation, as discussed.
Motion was rescinded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
Public Comment: City Treasurer Beauchamp commented in support of American Golf
Corporation.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios to refer Item
back to Staff to renegotiate the Operating Agreement to include amendments as discussed, and
to return to the May 4, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis requested for the interpretation service to continue past the two-hour mark.
NEW BUSINESS
19. The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (HR. 842).
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Assistant City Manager Winney who provided a summary on the
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to direct Staff to
draft a letter of support of the PRO Act and for Mayor Sotelo-Solis to sign on behalf of the City
Council.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Assistant City Manager Winney Point of Clarification City Manager's Staff will draft letter for Mayor
Sotelo-Solis signature due to the timeliness of the legislation, providing a copy to the City
Council members.
20. Consider authorizing a letter of support to the Port of San Diego in support of the Maritime
Clean Air Strategy Discussion Draft.
Director of Community Development Vergara provided comments with regards to the Maritime
Clean Air Strategy (MCAS) Discussion Draft letter of support.
Public Comment: One (1) spoken public comment was heard from Danny Serrano (comment
letter does not address stated community concerns).
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to provide the
letter of support with the following three changes (1) strike "discussion draft" from the first line and
add "discussion effort", (2) strike "discussion draft" from the last paragraph and add "discussion
effort", (3) strike "compliance" from the second paragraph and add "environmental health".
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
Item 22 was taken out of order.
22. Speeding and Racing Groups
Chief of Police Tellez introduced Captain Alex Hernandez who provided the report and
PowerPoint presentation titled "National City Police Department Staff Report on concerns
regarding Speeding and Racing Groups".
Received and Filed.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis released the interpretation service for the remainder of the meeting at 9:28
P.m.
21. Urban Area Security Initiative
City Manager Raulston introduced Chief of Emergency Services Parra, who introduced Chief of
Police Jose Tellez and Management Analyst III Walter Amedee. Chief Parra provided the report
and PowerPoint presentation titled "Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Urban Area Working
Group (UAWG)".
Public Comment: None
Received and Filed.
Public Comment: One (1) written public comment was provided by Joan Rincon for Item 22. This
comment was read into the record by Clerk Molina. (9:51 p.m.)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reminded the Council of Policy #104 that requires the City Council Meeting be
adjourned no later than 10:30 p.m. unless extended by Council vote.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to end the
meeting by 10:30 p.m.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez to
continue the meeting past 10:30 p.m. to complete the remaining Items on the agenda.
Ayes: Bush, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nayes: Morrison
Motion passed by 4-1 vote.
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23. HOPE Improvements for Federal Funding.
City Manager Raulston provided the report and PowerPoint presentation titled "Health and
Opportunity through Partnership for Equity, Capital Improvement Program for Funding and
Implementation".
Public Comment: None
Received and Filed.
24. City Manager Report
City Manager Raulston commented on the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for the community.
Received and Filed.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk Molina announced the vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Applicants may apply
via the City Clerk's office. Application deadline is May 6, 2021, 5 p.m.
City Treasurer Beauchamp spoke about the Port of San Diego tenants and the freight rail system.
Councilmember Morrison requested to direct Staff to start the discussion regarding the
possibilities and options available once the contract with American Golf Corporation ends.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to direct Staff
to begin the discussion for potential possibilities once the contract with American Golf Corporation
ends.
Ayes: Bush, Morrison, Rodriguez
Nayes: Rios, Sotelo-Solis
Motion passed by 3 to 2 vote.
Councilmember Bush provided no report.
Councilmember Rios invited the community to Port of San Diego's virtual community workshop
to discuss the future of Pepper Park.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez requested to hold discussions regarding the city budget and the next
budget workshop.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to include at
the next budget discussion the funding dedicated to sanitation efforts and trash collection
services.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to include at
the next budget discussion the funding needed for an EMT training program for fire fighters to
become paramedics.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
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ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez to include at the next budget discussion the
possibilities of grant funding needed to increase civic participation and community outreach efforts
during elections.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced the availability of vaccines around the community. She mentioned
the invitation to present to counterparts in Puerto Rico the success of age -friendly policies in
National City.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell stated his report from the Closed Session.
Item 1: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, by unanimous vote, direction
was given by the City Council in the legal action title Tammy Davis, et al. v. City of National City,
et al. The case involves a Section 1983 Civil Rights Act claim arising from an in -custody death.
Item 2: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, by unanimous vote, direction
was given by the City Council in the legal action title Justin Perez v. City of National City. The
case involves a personal injury claim arising from an alleged dangerous condition on City
property.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting to the next Virtual Regular Meeting of the City Council
and Community Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City,
California to be held Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
Luz Molir. City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 3
lejandra Solo -So', Mayor
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