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MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
February 16, 2021
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing consistent with State of California
Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
A. CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 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, Davies,
Meteau, Denham, Duong, Vergara, Aguirre, Yano, Parra, Barrera, and Tellez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Rios led the Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of a long time
resident and active community volunteer Vince Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds wife Sandy commented
on her husband and his love of the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Four (4) public comments received: David Ozua (code enforcement), Nancy Estolano (in support
of local cannabis business), Peggy Walker (in opposition of marijuana), and Terri -Ann Skelly (in
opposition of marijuana). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. National City Celebrates Black History Month.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the proclamation to Ken Seaton-Msemaji and Fahadi Jeffers in
celebration of Black History Month in National City.
2. National City Celebrates the Retirement of Southwestern College Superintendent, Dr.
Kindred Murillo.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the proclamation to Dr. Kindred Murillo.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
3. Introduction of New Employee - Jennifer K. Gilman, Deputy City Attorney.
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided the resume and introduction for
Deputy City Attorney Jennifer K. Gilman.
4. Introduction of New Employee - Myra Martinez, Housing Programs Specialist II.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Aguirre who provided the resume and
introduction for Housing Programs Specialist Myra Martinez.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Plaza Bonita Update.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Representatives Susana Sandoval -
Young, U.S. Manager of Community Relations and Government Affairs, and Jessica O'Brien,
General Manager.
Sandoval -Young and O'Brien gave a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the safety measures in
place at Plaza Bonita mall, as well as new services for guests, and future community activities.
They also reported on the ongoing adherence to safety standards for employees and guests, per
COVID-19 regulations.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
6. Appointments City Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Mayor Appointments.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Clerk Molina who read the steps for the appointment process
per the City Council Policy #107.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Mike Richards to the Park, Recreation, & Senior
Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending 09/30/2021, seconded by Councilmember Rios.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION:. Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Ignacio Navarro Jr. to the Park, Recreation, &
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending 01/01/2023, seconded by Councilmember
Rios. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Liliana Armenta to the Park, Recreation, &
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending 01/01/2023, seconded by Councilmember
Bush. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Jose "Pepe" Gonzales to the Public Art
Committee for a term ending 09/30/2021, seconded by Councilmember Bush. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
ACTION: Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Jose A. Lopez to the Public Art Committee for
a term ending 09/30/2022, seconded by Councilmember Rios. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Mayor Sotelo-Solis motioned to appoint Cheryl A. Owolabi to the Veterans & Military
Families Advisory Committee for a term ending 09/30/2022, seconded by Councilmember Bush.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Rios reported that the San Diego County Water Authority welcomed their new
Assistant General Manager Tish Berge. Also, the Sweetwater Authority Board welcomed new
members and selected their Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson.
Councilmember Morrison reported that the Regional Solid Waste Association will meet again next
quarter.
Councilmember Bush reported on the South County Economic Development Council, including
vaccine rollouts and a new housing project in Chula Vista.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that Councilmember Bush is now appointed to the San Diego Air
Pollution Control District (APCD).
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez provided an update on the ongoing efforts by the League of California
Cities (LCC) to acquire funding from the federal stimulus package.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported that the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has
appointed her as 2' Vice -Chairperson for the board. She is also now the Chairperson for the
Public Safety Committee.
CONSENT CALENDER
Councilmember Rios pulled Item 10 and Item 11 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve the
Consent Calendar Items 7 through 9 and 12 through 17. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7. 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.
S. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of the City Council and Community
Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City of 12-15-2020
and Regular Meeting Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission for 12-15-2020.
9. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-09. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City ratifying the Agreement between the City of National City and Dean Gazzo Roistacher
LLP for legal services in the specialized area of General Civil Litigation Defense arising
from Government Claims for the total not to exceed amount of $75,000.00 per case and
approving the City Attorney's execution of same.
12. National City Sales Tax Update Newsletter — Third Quarter 2020.
13. Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
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14. Investment transactions for the month ended October 31, 2020.
15. Investment transactions for the month ended November 30, 2020.
16. Ratified Warrant Register #28 for the period of 1/06/21 through 1/12/21 in the amount of
$1,471,325.17.
17. Ratified Warrant Register #29 for the period of 1/13/21 through 1/19/21 in the amount of
$714,136.66.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDER
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City finding APR Construction, Inc. in default of the contract for the Civic Center ADA
Accessibility Project, CIP No. 19-45 for materially violating the contract provisions by
providing false information, consistent with Section 6.4.1 of the contract documents.
Councilmember Rios asked about the safeguards in place to prevent a future default of a contract.
Director of Public Works Yano provided responses for Council.
Public Comment: One (1) public comment received from Margaret Godshalk (in support of a
licensed librarian). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-11. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City creating three new job classifications and amending the Executive and Management
Classification and Compensation Schedules.
Councilmembers asked questions of Staff regarding the cost savings created by the new job
classifications. City Manager Raulston provided responses for Council.
Public Comment: One (1) public comment received from Margaret Godshalk (in support of a
licensed librarian). Read into the record by City Clerk Molina.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to require electronic submittal of campaign
disclosure statements and Form 700 filings.
Mayor Sotelo-Soti:s read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Clerk Molina, who provided an overview and introduced
Deputy City Clerk Chapel, who gave the report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment: None
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ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to hear the
introduction of the Ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote, to return to the March 2 City
Council Meeting for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
19. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) ratifying the execution of the Age Friendly Communities Program Grant Agreement
by the City Manager, an Agreement between the City of National City and The San Diego
Foundation in the amount of $50,000 for Senior Saturdays at Kimball Park, with no
matching funds required; 2) and authorizing the establishment of a Reimbursable Grants
Citywide Fund appropriation of $50,000 and corresponding revenue budget.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Acting Director of Community Services Denham, who gave the
report and PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to adopt the
Resolution. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Update on the development of the Age -Friendly Community Plan for National City.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Aguirre who introduced Jana Schwartz, Senior
Planner with Circulate San Diego, and Joe Garbanzos, Executive Councilmember with AARP-
California. Garbanzos provided an overview of the partnership between AARP and National City.
Schwartz provided a report and PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to accept the
update. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Received and Filed Report.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
21. Update on COVID-19 Housing Related Programs and Assistance.
Director of Housing Aguirre provided a'report and PowerPoint presentation on tenant protections
and rental relief programs that are soon to be implemented.
Received and Filed.
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22. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston reported on community outreach efforts to gather design ideas for Kimball
Park to support a Prop 68 grant request. He also provided an update on the regional availability
of the COVID-19 vaccine. He stated that the vaccine site at MLK Community Center remains
operational and at full capacity.
Received and Filed.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk Molina announced a vacancy on the Traffic Safety Committee. Potential Members may
apply through February 17, 2021, 5:00 p.m. via the City Clerk's office.
City Treasure Beauchamp encouraged the Council to review the City's spending trends.
Councilmember Bush had no items to report.
Councilmember Rios thanked Director Yano and the Public Works staff for their recent efforts to
resolve residents' concerns.
Councilmember Morrison had no items to report.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez brought attention to the push to increase wages for working families at the
national level.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis thanked Staff for their efficiency. She mentioned that the City continues to
strive to bring more COVID-19 vaccines to residents of National City.
CLOSED SESSION HELD AT SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. HELD PRIOR TO REGULAR
MEETING
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION:
Existing Litigation under Government Code Section 54946.9(d)(1)
Tammy Davis v. City of National City et. al.
Case No. 19-CV-534-BEN-BGS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell stated his report from the Closed Session. Pursuant to California Government
Code 54957.1, by a unanimous vote, the 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 in memory of long-time resident and volunteer yince Reynolds.
The meeting to the next Virtual Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development
Commission — Housing Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021,
at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, National City, California. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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