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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 01-19 CC HA CDC MINCALIFORNIA NATIONAL Cal INCORPORATED MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY January 19, 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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis Councilmembers absent: None Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell, Chapel, Parra, Williams, Davies, Meteau, Denham, Duong, Vergara, Olson, Aguirre, Yano, Tellez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Vice -Mayor Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Six (6) public comments received: David Ozua (animals' nuisance), David Ozua (zoning violation), Joan Rincon (social media concern), Kelly McCormick (DUI awareness), Rebecca Rapp (marijuana opposition), and Ted Godshalk (housing issues). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina and Deputy City Clerk Chapel. PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES 1. National City Recognizes January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day. Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the recognition in honor of Fred Korematsu. Accepting the proclamation were Gary Himaka, Representative of the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego, and Jack Shu, Councilmember for City of La Mesa. Public comments: Erin Tsurumoto Grassi (in support), and Ian M. Seruelo (in support). Read by City Clerk Molina. 2. National City Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the recognition. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 3. Employee of the Quarter 2020 Fire Chief Parra presented the award. Fire Engineer Brian Viora accepted the recognition with his family in attendance. PRESENTATIONS None INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS 4. Interviews and Appointments: City Boards, Commissions and Committees. City Clerk Molina outlined the procedures for City Council appointments and Mayoral appointments. Civil Service Commission: One (1) vacancy for term expiring September 30, 2024. The City Council conducted public interviews of two applicants: Jill Milligan and Lissette Rico Miramontes. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios to appoint Miramontes, seconded by Councilmember Bush. Motion withdrawn by Councilmember Rios for clarification. Motion restated by Councilmember Rios to proceed with ballot vote, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez. Seconder of the first motion, Councilmember Bush, accepted the restated motion. Ballots were provided by Deputy City Clerk Chapel. Councilmembers cast their vote virtually by holding up the name of the applicant who received their vote. Votes cast for Lissette Rico Miramontes - unanimously Lissette Rico Miramontes was appointed to the Civil Service Commission by unanimous vote. Planning Commission: One (1) vacancy for term expiring March 31, 2021. The City Council conducted public interviews of six (6) applicants: Jose `Pepe' Gonzalez, William Phillips Sr., Damian Alexander Roman, Jill Milligan, and Claudia E. Valenzuela. Mayor Sotelo-Solis called a recess of the meeting at 8:16 p.m_ The meeting reconvened at 8:21 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The City Council continued with public interviews: Mike Richards. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison to extend the appointment term from 03/31/2021 to March 31. 2022, and to proceed with ballot vote, seconded by Councilmember Bush. Ballots were provided by Deputy City Clerk Chapel. Councilmembers cast their vote virtually by holding up the name of the applicant who received their vote. Councilmember Bush voted for Roman. Councilmember Morrison voted for Valenzuela. Councilmember Rios voted for Richards. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez voted for Roman. Mayor Sotelo-Solis voted for Roman. Damian Alexander Roman was appointed to the Planning Commission by majority vote, 3-2. Sweetwater Authority Board: One (1) vacancy for term expiring December 31, 2021. Mayor Sotelo-Solis appointed Councilmember Rios to fulfill the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2021. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis to affirm the appointment, seconded by Councilmember Bush. Motion carried unanimously. The appointments for Parks, Recreation, & Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Public Art Committee, and Veterans & Military Families Advisory Committee were postponed for a future meeting. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Rios reported on the operations by the Sweetwater Authority Board and the San Diego County Water Authority that benefit consumers. Commissioner Sandy Naranjo reported on the Board of Port Commissioners including the commitment to an equitable share of resources for National City. Councilmember Morrison reported on the Regional Solid Waste Association's discussions on SB-1383 concerning the disposal of organics, infrastructure, and communication to consumers. Councilmember Bush reported on the activities of the Bayshore Bikeway Working Group, and the South County Economic Development Council. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez reported on the Revenue & Taxation Committee with the. League of California Cities and the funds available to cities. Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the Subcommittee for Litter Abatement and solutions for clean- up efforts. Also, provided an update on San. Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Metropolitan Transit System Board (MTS). CONSENT CALENDAR Vice -Mayor Rodriguez pulled Item 6 from the Consent Calendar for clarification. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by. Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 5, and 7 through 13. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 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. 7. Ratified Warrant Register #18 for Period of 10/28/20 through 11/03/20 in the amount of $3,505,352.52. 8. Ratified Warrant Register #19 for Period of 11/04/20 through 11/10/20 in the amount of $604, 944.42. 9. Ratified Warrant Register #20 for Period of 11/11/20 through 11/17/20 in the amount of $1,552,018.51. 10. Ratified Warrant Register #21 for Period of 11/18/20 through 11/24/20 in the amount of $1,332,865.94. 11. Ratified Warrant Register #22 for Period of 11/25/20 through 12/01/20 in the amount of $3, 995, 994.06. 12. Ratified Warrant Register #23 for Period of 12/02/20 through 12/08/20 in the amount of $1,187,551.44. 13. Ratified Warrant Register #24 for Period of 12/09/20 through 12/15/20 in the amount of $2,602,261.14. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Annual Review of the City Council Policy Manual and Update of Regional Boards and Committee -Appointments. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez asked questions of Staff regarding the footnotes for Item 6. Staff provided clarification for Council. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez to approve Item 6, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 14.. Discussion, Public Hearing, and Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City Establishing the compensation of the Mayor and City Council. Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m. Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the title of the resolution into the record. City Attorney Bell provided the report. City Councilmembers discussed the item. Public Comments: Moon (in support of a fair increase), Seth Clark (in support of a fair increase). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to close the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush in favor of a 5% salary increase for Mayor and Councilmembers. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios to bifurcate the recommendation to support an 5% increase for Councilmembers' salaries only and zero increase for the Mayor's salary, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis. Councilmember Morrison made a substitute motion to forgo all raises for this cycle, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez. Motion carried 3-2, with Councilmember Bush and Councilmember Rios voting No. Ordinance not adopted. Ayes: Morrison, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis Noes: Bush, Rios NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 15. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-01. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City Authorizing the Amendment of City Council Policy No. 802, "City Support for Special Events, Activities, Programs And Services," Adding Events to the Sponsored and Co - Sponsored List. Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the title of the resolution into the record. Staff Report provided by City Manager Raulston, Armando Vergara, Director of Community Development, and Joe Olson, Manager, Neighborhood Services Division. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilmember Morrison and Vice -Mayor Rodriguez voting No. Ayes: Bush, Rios, Sotelo-Solis Noes: Morrison, Rodriguez NEW BUSINESS There were no items. B._COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY No agenda items. C. REPORTS STAFF REPORTS 16. Fiscal Year 2020 4th Quarter General Fund Budget Review. City Manager Raulston gave the report and presentation. Received and Filed. 17. Progress Report on the City's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. City Manager Raulston shared the report and presentation. Public Comments: Joan Rincon (literacy program). Read by City Clerk Molina. Received and Filed. Mayor Sotelo-Solis recognized the time of 10:18 p.m. City Council Policy #104: Rules of Procedure and Order for City Council Meetings, requires a vote of the City Council to continue the meeting past 10:30 p.m. to complete as presented. Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez to continue to hear the remaining agenda items. Motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Morrison voting No. Ayes: Bush, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis Noes: Morrison 18. Housing Report. Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing Authority, gave the report. Received and Filed. 19. Public Safety Report. City Manager Raulston and Chief Tellez reported on Public Safety.. Received and Filed. 20. City Manager Report. City Manager Raulston acknowledged the accomplishments of 2020 and expressed optimism for 2021. He provided an update on availability of the COVID-19 vaccine. Received and Filed. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Mayor Sotelo-Solis wished Councilmember Rios a happy birthday. Councilmember. Bush wished Councilmember Rios a happy birthday. Expressed the need for discussion at the next meeting regarding the interview and appointment process for boards, C) committees, and commissions. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to bring back an Item regarding the Boards/Commission/Committee interview and appointment process for Council discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. City Treasurer Beauchamp gave a report on the budget status and wished Councilmember Rios a happy birthday. Councilmember Morrison discussed the topic of litter clean-up and trash collection. Councilmember Rios discussed vaccine pods, committee appointments, and unlawful COVID- 19 testing sites. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez wished Councilmember Rios a happy birthday. He is grateful for the peaceful transfer of power at the national level and denounced the insurrection of the national Capital. Mayor Sotelo-Solis shared a public safety message for Inauguration Day. She announced the upcoming distribution of COVID-19 safety kits and hams. She announced the upcoming State of the City Address which will be occurring via teleconference. City Clerk Molina thanked the Council for the interest in formalizing the appointment process and welcomes the discussion. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Bell stated Pursuant to California Government Code 54957.1, by a unanimous vote, direction was given by the City Council in the legal action titled Tammy Davis v. City of National City. The case involves a Section 1983 Civil Rights Act claim arising from an in custody death. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM via teleconference. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2021.