HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 04-20 CC SP MIN BUDGET WORKSHOP CLOSED SESSIONMINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP)
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A. CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 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
Councilmember Morrison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Two (2) written public comments received and read into the record: Joan Rincon and Ted
Godshalk.
1. BUDGET WORKSHOP/FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET PRESENTATION
❖ Introduction and Overview
❖ Strategic Planning, COVID-19 and Revenue Relief/Recovery/Relief
❖ American Rescue Plan Act (ARP)
❖ Preliminary Financial Forecast and Historical Trends
❖ Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget (FY July —June)
❖ Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 5- year plan
❖ Closing Comments, Next Steps, and Request for Direction
❖ Public Comment
❖ City Council Comments and Direction
City of National City — Special Meeting (Budget Workshop) Minutes April 20, 2021
Copy of the preliminary budget is available for public review at the following location:
http://www nationalcityca.gov/government/city-clerk/agendas-minutes
City Manager Raulston and Director of Public Works Yano gave the report and PowerPoint
presentation titled "Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Workshop, April 20, 2021".
PUBLIC COMMENT
Three (3) verbal comments received: Chad Matkowski, Elizabeth Munoz, and Charles Walker.
Council asked clarifying questions of Staff and Staff provided responses.
Council directed Staff to return to a future meeting with the following items:
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to add a budget
item for an economic development recovery program in conjunction with the National City
Chamber of Commerce at a funding level of $50,000.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to add a budget
item for a paid internship fellowship program to assist elected officials, and to increase the funding
level to $100,000.
Motion passed by 4-1 vote.
Ayes: Bush, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nayes: Morrison
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting to the next Virtual Regular Meeting of the City Council
and Community Development Commission — Housing Authority to be held Tuesday, April 20,
2021, following this meeting, via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2021.
A1ejanYs, Mayor
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