HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 05-18 CC HA CDC MINMINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
May 18, 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 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Bush, Morrison, Rios (via telephone), 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 Manager Raulston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Two (2) written comments were received and read into the record: Joan Rincon (budget), and
Sonya Harris (COVID-19 rental relief payments).
Five (5) spoken public comments were heard: Nicanora Montenegro (Filipino Community Group),
Mark Wilcox (for -profit cannabis industry), Terri -Ann Skelly (smoke -free multi -units marijuana
second-hand smoke and smoke -free multi -unit housing), and Peggy Walker (marijuana
ordinance), and Shirley Ferrill (Memorial Day Event hosted by the Veteran's & Military Advisory
Committee).
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. National City Recognizes National Public Works Week.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the Proclamation to Director of Public Works Yano, Don Jasmund,
and the Public Works staff. Director Yano provided a PowerPoint presentation of the work
accomplished by the Public Works team around the City.
2. National City Recognizes the Retirement of Jose Soltero after 43 years of service with
EDCO.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the proclamation to Mr. Soltero. Carl Scherbaum, Division Manager
at EDCO offered remarks in honor of Mr. Soltero's 43 years of service.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
3. COVID-19 Health Heroes.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Parra, Fire Captain Robinson and
Mrs. Robinson for their weekly work at the COVID-19 vaccination stations.
4. Recognition of Filipino Community Group.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the proclamation to members of the Filipino Community Group
Representatives present: Lani Batista Cabanilla, Marianne Delatorre, Phillip Esteban, Nicanora
Montenegro and. Ben Macapugay.
Additionally, Mayor Sotelo-Solis recognized City Clerk Molina for her Inclusive Excellence Award
received from UCSD.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Community Service Month Recap. (Community Services)
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced, Acting Director of Community Services Audrey Denham who
gave the report and a PowerPoint Presentation of the clean-up events
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS — No agenda items.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Bush reported on Air Pollution Control District audit report and fees for cost
recovery.
Councilmember Rios reported on: Governor Newsom's announcement to dedicate funds for water
bill debt relief; the region's emergency drought status; and opposition to CA State Assembly Bill
1434 which would disproportionately impact lower income households.
Councilmember Morrison had nothing to report.
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Vice -Mayor Rodriguez reported on the Point Loma wastewater treatment plant and the threat
posed by erosion.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on relief funds made available by Governor Newsom, SANDAG's
Bike Anywhere Week and the Five Big Moves transportation plan.
CONSENT CALENDER
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez pulled Item 10 for discussion.
Public Comments: None
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve
the Consent Calendar Items 6 through 9.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. 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.
7. Adopted Resolution 2021-49. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
ratifying the approval of a facility use agreement with Sweetwater Union High School
District for the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations via Mobile Service Units.
8. Temporary Use Permit — Halloween retail tent store hosted by Halloween Express at
Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall from August 27, 2021 thru November 4, 2021 with no waiver
of fees.
9. Ratified Warrant Register #40 for the period of 3/31/21 through 4/06/21 in the amount of
$2, 537, 590.23.
10. Pulled for discussion.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDER
10. Ratified Warrant Register #41 for the period of 4/07/21 through 4/13/21 in the amount of
$881,992.97.
Council asked clarifying questions. Chief of Police Tellez provided responses.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve
Item 10.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-50. A Public Hearing pursuant to Proposition 218 to
consider a rate adjustment for refuse services including recycling and yard waste disposal
provided to National City residences and businesses by EDCO Disposal Corporation and
amending the agreement between the City and EDCO Disposal Corporation to increase
the monthly rates for refuse collection services.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Public Works Yano, Assistant Civil Engineer, Carla
Hutchinson, and EDCO representative Carl Scherbaum, who provided the report and PowerPoint
Presentation titled "Rate Adjustment Overview, Amendments to Municipal Code Section 9.52,
Organics Update."
Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Public Comment: No verbal or written comments were submitted. Five (5) letter of protest were
received.
City Clerk Molina directed Deputy City Clerk Chapel to read the requirements for qualification of
letters of protest. City Clerk Molina opened, qualified, counted, and accepted the five (5) letters
of protest received.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:45 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.
12. Public Hearing and the Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
National City amending National City Chapter 9.52 of the National City Municipal Code
regarding the Mandatory Commercial and Residential Recycling Program according to SB
1383.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Public Works Yano provided the report.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to introduce
the Ordinance.
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Motion passed by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
May 18, 2021
13. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-51. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 538
"C" Avenue. (Applicants: Christopher and Tang Warnke) (Case File 2021-04 M).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Planner Reeder who provided the report.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS — No agenda items.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
14. City Manager Report
Fire Chief Parra reported on a gas line leak event that occurred today, including a 300-ft perimeter
evacuation of the area in coordination with police, the school district, and SDGE emergency crew.
City Manager Raulston commented on the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for the community.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Treasurer Beauchamp commented positively on the unanimous decision on the budget and
approved of the City Manager's efforts for cutting expenses, maintaining reserves, and
augmentation of City clean-ups.
City Clerk Molina had no comment.
Councilmember Morrison had no comment.
Councilmember Bush had no comment.
Councilmember Rios had no comment.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez highlighted Nurses Week and thanked nurses for their extraordinary efforts
in the last year during COVID. He also mentioned the Tiny Homes Consortium he attended and
proposed to Staff to prepare this topic for discussion at a future meeting.
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ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to direct Staff
to return to Council with information regarding "tiny homes."
Ayes: Bush, Morrison, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nayes: Rios
Motion passed by 4 to 1 vote.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis thanked Staff and colleagues for moving forward with good policy and
dialogue. She announced the vaccine events coordinated with San Ysidro Health Center among
others. She asked colleagues to bring forth a discussion of the City's flag raising policy.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to discuss the City's
flag raising policy at the next City Council meeting.
Ayes: Bush, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nayes: Morrison
Motion passed by 4 to 1 vote.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell stated his report from the Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section
54957.6
Employee Organizations:
Municipal Employees' Association (SEIU, Local 221),
National City Firefighters Association (Local 2744),
Unrepresented Groups: Executive, Confidential, and Management.
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg (Labor Negotiator), Brad
Raulston (City Manager), Tony Winney (Assistant City Manager), Paul Valdez
(Budget Manager - Finance), and Lilia Munoz (Human Resources Manager = HR)
No report.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Tammy Davis v. City of National City, et al
Case No. 19-CV-534-BEN-BGS
Item 2: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, by unanimous vote,
the 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.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Cecilia Portillo v. City of National City
United States District Court — Southern District of CA
Case No. 20 CV 02429-W-MDD
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Item 3: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, no reportable action
was taken in closed session regarding the legal action title Cecilia Portilio v. City of
National City. The case involves a Section 1983 Civil Rights Act claim arising from
allegations of sexual assault by a former City employee.
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, June 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Luz Molina,ity Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting . A
Aleja dra o o-So is, Mayor
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