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Home My WebLink About2021 01-26 CC HA CDC MIN\_A i / / +►- CALIFORNIA O TIONAL ern PV.C.ORPORAISD -� MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING — NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY January 26, 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. 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, and Sotelo-Solis Councilmembers absent: None Commissioners present: De La Paz, Sanchez, Sendt, Flores, Yamane, Natividad, Newell, De Los Santos, Roman Commissioners absent: None Other Elected Officials present: Molina Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Aguirre, Vergara, Reeder, Chapel, Hussain, and Gilman. Spanish Translator: Carlos Diaz de Leon PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Housing Advisory Committee Vice -Chair Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Manager Raulston who provided an introduction of Director of Housing Aguirre, Director of Community Development Vergara, and Principal Planner Reeder. City Manager Raulston gave a background on the two overlapping planning efforts known as the Transit -Oriented Development Overlay (TODO) and the Focused General Plan Update (FGPU). City Manager Raulston announced that the meeting is also simulcast in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking audience. 1. Transit -Oriented Development Overlay (TODO) Workshop #4 a. Project overview b. Land Use Recommendations c. Mobility Recommendations d. Next steps Director of Housing Aguirre introduced the consultant team consisting of Monique Chen, PE. Principal, and Andrew Prescott, Transportation Planner at Chen Ryan Associates, and Diego Velasco, President of Citythinkers. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION 4: 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 regarding cooperative purchasing and authorizing the City to piggyback onto the County of San Diego's Purchase Order 562779-0 with Ford of Chula Vista for the purchase of three (3) new 2021 Ford AWD Police Interceptor K8A PEG 500A SUVs in an amount not to exceed $118,881.03. Councilmember Bush asked questions of Staff regarding the need and timing for this purchase for Item 4. Chief of Police Tellez and City Manager Raulston provided responses for Council. Public Comment: One (1) public comment received from Moon Coyote (in opposition). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-04. Motion carried by 4-1 vote with Councilmember Bush voting No. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No agenda items. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 8. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City: (1) approving an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with Kimball Apartments, LLC, a California limited liability company, restricting the rent and occupancy of five (5) units to moderate income households in exchange for one density bonus concession pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 — 65918 for the development of 52 housing units located at 1126 E 8th Street in National City; and (2) approving a Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement with Citizens Business Bank subordinating said Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement. City Manager Raulston pulled the Item from the agenda to be heard at a future meeting. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to continue the Item at a future Council meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 9. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City: 1) authorizing the Mayor to execute a Power Your Drive for Parks Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program Participation Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) for the installation of six Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, associated equipment and infrastructure, at Las Palmas Park (located at 1810 E. 22nd Street) to be used by the public, at their own expense, as part of SDG&E's "Power Your Drive for Parks" Program, and 2) granting and authorizing the recordation of an easement on parcel No. 561-360-35-00 to SDG&E for the installation of electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. City Manager Raulston introduced the Item. Director Yano, Deputy City Engineer Lopez, along with representatives of SDG&E Clean Transportation Customer Solutions: Manager Lianna Rios and Project Manager Anthony Aguirre gave the report and presentation. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the Resolution No. 2021-06. Motion carried by 4-1 vote with Vice -Mayor Rodriguez absent. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez away from the dais at 7:42 p.m. — returned 7:44 p.m. 10. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City: 1) awarding a contract to Eagle Paving Company, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $1,086,911.00 for the Sweetwater Road Safety Enhancement Project, CIP No. 19-12; 2) authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $163,036.65 for any unforeseen changes; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced the Item and Director of Engineering Yano gave the report and PowerPoint Presentation. Public Comments: None ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to adopt the Resolution No. 2021-07. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 11. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, approving update to City Council Policy No. 107 entitled: Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. Item continued from the January 19, 2021, City Council Meeting. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced the Item and Assistant City Manager Winney who gave the report and PowerPoint Presentation. Public Comments: Two (2) public comments received from Moon Coyote (opposition) and Ted Godshalk (opposition). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to adopt the Resolution with amendments to include: 1) If a mayoral appointment is not approved by Council confirmation, then that applicant is to be removed from the candidate pool and the appointment is to return to a future Council meeting for substitute mayoral appointment. 2) Changes to Policy #107, Section D #8, Council Appointments, Interview Process: (a) Subsection a - Remove the language "...and the two (2) questions will be asked of each applicant on behalf of the City Council", (b) Subsection b - Change time each applicant is given for introductions from one (1) minute to two (2) minutes, (c) Remove Subsections C through G of draft, and Principal Planner Reeder provided the TODO project overview. He addressed the correlation to the Westside Specific Plan, and the public outreach plan to inform the public and gather input. The consultant team provided the TODO presentation which included land use and mobility recommendations. Housing Advisory Committee members asked questions and received responses from staff and presenters. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ten (10) public comments received: Alicia Sanchez, Angelica Ramirez, Carmen Gaxiola, Francisco Hernandez, Margarita Moreno commented on the need for affordable housing on the Westside, the ongoing concern of housing near industry shops, and related health concerns; Diane Takvorian (environmental concerns and public outreach); Danny Serrano (the need for more public outreach); James Halliday (public art); Silvia Calzada (zoning and affordability); Ted Godshalk (in opposition). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina. City Councilmembers provided input, asked questions, and received responses from staff and presenters. 2. Review and discussion of the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029) a. Focused General Plan Update overview b. Housing Element overview c. Land Use Element overview d. Parking Policy e. Next steps Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Aguirre who introduced Project Manager Tara Lake who provided the FGPU presentation. City Manager Raulston gave a summary and the next steps for the two overlapping planning efforts discussed. Housing Advisory Committee Members had no questions on this item. PUBLIC COMMENT: One (1) public comment received: Tom Lemmon (Park Apartments). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina. City Councilmembers provided input, asked questions, and received responses from staff and presenters. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 2