HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 06-15 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
June 15, 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 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Chapel called the Roll:
Councilmembers present: Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina (arrived 6:12 p.m.)
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell, Chapel, Torres, Williams, Davis, Meteau,
Denham, Drew, Duong, Gamwell, Gilman, Maxilom, Vergara, Aguirre, Olson, Yano, Parra,
Barrera, Valdez, and Tellez.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Deputy City Clerk Chapel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment.
Seven (7) spoken public comments were heard: Karla Apalategui (Introduced New MEA
President), Carol Green (Equity - Cannabis), Terri -Ann Skelly (Cannabis), Becky Rapp
(Cannabis), Valeria Hernandez (Environmental Storage), Peggy Walker (Cannabis), and Judi
Strang (Cannabis).
One (1) written comment was received and read into the record: Ted Godshalk (Meetings).
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. National City Celebrates 2021 Pride Month.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the Proclamation to Henry Barasi, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
student leader and Sweetwater High School graduate, and Michael Garcia, GSA advisor and
teacher at Sweetwater High School.
2. National City Recognizes City Librarian, Minh Duong on her Retirement.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis Solis presented City Librarian Minh Duong a proclamation recognizing her 15
years of service to the Community.
3. National City Recognizes the USS Rushmore for 30 Years of Service.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented the Proclamation to John Acosta.
4. National City Recognizes Rem Club at Sweetwater High School and National City Middle
School.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis presented a Proclamation to Lucia Calderon Alvarez, volunteer at National
City Middle School, Melvin Andres, volunteer at SUHI, Tsai Aaron Huitron-Alvarez, volunteer with
Urban Youth Collaborative, and Nancy Alvarez, volunteer, for their collection of donations and
goods for the migrant children housed at the San Diego Convention Center.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
5. Employee of the Quarter 2021 - Corporal Javier Cornejo.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Police Chief Jose Tellez, who presented the Employee of the
Quarter to Corporal Javier Cornejo.
PRESENTATIONS
6. 2021 Regional Plan: Draft for Public Review.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata, Director of Regional
Planning Coleen Clementson, and Principal Regional Planner Jennifer Williamson. Ms.
Clementson provided the 2021 Regional Plan and presentation.
Public Comment: None
7. Drought Preparedness: Water Supply Reliability and Resilience in National City.
This item was continued to a future meeting.
8. Economic Development Data Dashboard.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Megan Gamwell, Economic Development Specialist II who
provided the report and PowerPoint presentation titled "Economic Development Data
Dashboard".
Public Comment: None
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INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS - No agenda items.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - No reports were given.
CONSENT CALENDER
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that Item 18 was pulled for public comment. Councilmember Rios
pulled Items 10, 21, 28, and 35 for discussion.
Public Comment for Items 9, 11 — 17, 19 — 20, 22 — 27, 29 — 34, and 36: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to approve
the Consent Calendar Items 9, 11 — 17, 19 — 20, 22 — 27, 29 — 34, and 36.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. 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.
10. Pulled for discussion.
11. Adopted Resolution 2021-70. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the first amendment to an agreement between the City of National City and
Kreisberg Law Firm LLP for legal services in the specialized area of labor law for the not
to exceed amount of $150,000.
12. Adopted Resolution 2021-71. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the agreement between the City of National City and the Center for Public
Safety Management for on -call and as -needed operational/workload analysis services in
the specialized area of public safety for the not to exceed amount of $150,000.
13. Adopted Resolution 2021-72, Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the agreement between the City of National City and the San Diego Unified Port
District for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
14. Adopted Resolution 2021-73. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving a Subordination Agreement with C Avenue 10PIex, LLC, a California limited
liability company, and Pacific Premier Bank, subordinating the Deed of Trust securing the
performance of an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement entered into on
September 25, 2019.
15. Adopted Resolution 2021-74. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with 129 NCB, LLC, for the
development of 14 units located at 129 National City Boulevard and restricting the rent
and occupancy of two (2) units to very low-income households in exchange for a density
bonus pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918.
16. Adopted Resolution 2021-75. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
authorizing the Housing Authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of San Diego for data sharing relating to the administration of COVID-19
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emergency rental assistance programs to avoid duplication of benefits to ensure federal,
state or local assistance will not be provided for the same costs.
17. Adopted Resolution 2021-76 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the one (1) year ratified Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the
ratified Agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School District for partial funding of
the School Resource Officer Program for FY 2021. The City of National City will be
reimbursed $105,000 for FY 2021.
18. Pulled for discussion.
19. Adopted Resolution 2021-78. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving authorizing the sale of one surplus police motorcycle to the San Diego State
University Police Department in compliance with City Council Policy and National City
Municipal Code.
20. Adopted Resolution 2021-79. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement by and
between the City of National City and NHA Advisors, LLC for municipal advisory services,
extending the Agreement to December 31, 2021.
21. Pulled for discussion.
22. Adopted Resolution 2021-81. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City: 1)
accepting the work performed by Basile Construction, Inc. for the P-1 Sewer Upsize for
Sweetwater High School Project, CIP No. 19-43; 2) approving the final contract amount of
$1,761,833.05; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $88,091.65; and 4)
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
23. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-82. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) accepting the work performed by Dick Miller Inc. for the Paradise Creek Water
Quality and Community Enhancements Project, CIP No. 18-11; 2) approving the final
contract amount of $1,150,018.95; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of
$57,500.95; and 4) authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
24. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-83. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City: 1) awarding a contract to Blue Pacific Engineering & Construction, Inc. in the not -to -
exceed amount of $184,586.00 for the Civic Center ADA Accessibility Project, CIP No. 19-
45; 2) authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $27,687.90 for any unforeseen
changes; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
25. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-84. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City authorizing the Mayor to execute a two-year Agreement with Southwest Traffic Signal
Service, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of $1,400,000 to provide on -call and as -needed
Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance & Repair Services including, but not limited to,
services, installations, maintenance, and repairs of the traffic signal systems, lighting
systems, flashing crosswalks, battery backup systems, and related equipment and
services citywide.
26. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-85. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City authorizing the Mayor to execute a two-year Agreement with San Diego Mechanical
& Energy, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of $1,400,000 to provide on -call and as -needed
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Facilities Maintenance Support Services including, but not limited to, designs, installs and
service of commercial and industrial HVAC systems and equipment, pump stations, and
related equipment and services citywide.
27. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-86. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City authorizing the issuance of a special driveway permit at 614 "B" Avenue.
28. Pulled for discussion.
29. Temporary Use Permit — Request from Good Ranchers, LLC to conduct the Good
Ranchers Food Sale at Westfield Plaza Bonita from July 15, 2021 thru August 9, 2021
with no waiver of fees.
30. Temporary Use Permit — Rosarito Motorcycle Run hosted by Coronado Beach Harley
Davidson on September 17, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3201 Hoover Avenue
with no waiver of fees.
31. Temporary Use Permit — Request from Homestead Steaks, LLC to conduct the
Homestead Steaks Sale at 1536 Sweetwater Road from June 16, 2021 thru July 6, 2021
with no waiver of fees.
32. Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
33. Investment transactions for the month ended April 30, 2021.
34. Warrant Register #44 for the period of 4/28/21 through 5/04/21 in the amount of
$2,430,569.71.
35. Pulled for discussion.
36. Warrant Register #46 for the period of 5/12/21 through 5/18/21 in the amount of
$1,576,772.17.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDER
10. Adopted Resolution 2021-69. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AdminSure, Inc., effective August 1,
2021, for Workers' Compensation Third Party administration and claims review in the initial
amount of $97,305 period of one year; and authorizing the City Manager to execute future
amendments extending the term of the agreement by one year increments for up to an
additional four years.
Public Comment: None.
Motion by Councilmember Rios to amend contract to a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year
extension, seconded by Councilmember Bush. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to amend the
agreement to authorize City Manager to execute only a one-year extension.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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18. Adopted Resolution 2021-77. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the one (1) year ratified Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the
ratified Agreement with the National School District for partial funding of the School
Resource Officer Program for FY 2021. The City of National City will be reimbursed
$77,068 for FY 2021.
Public Comment:
One (1) written comment was received and read into the record: Coyote Moon.
Councilmembers provided comments and City Manager Raulston addressed comments.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to approve the
Resolution, Item 18.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
21. Adopted Resolution 2021-80. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Service Agreement between
the City of National City and EXOS Community Services, LLC, extending the term of the
agreement to June 30, 2022, with the option to extend the Service Agreement for two
additional one year terms to provide aquatic programs and services at Las Palmas Pool
located at 1800 East 22nd Street.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution, Item 21, with the caveat that Staff provide a report and update on the investment
within 6 months.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
28. Adopted Resolution 2021-87. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
authorizing various Fiscal Year 2021 3rd Quarter Budget Adjustments.
Councilmember Rios asked clarifying questions. Responses were provided by City Manager
Raulston.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to adopt the
Resolution, Item 28.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
35. Warrant Register #45 for the period of 5/05/21 through 5/11/21 in the amount of
$257,272.31.
Councilmember Rios asked clarifying questions. Responses were provided by City Manager
Raulston.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve
Item 35, with a request that Staff provide a report regarding animal control services and schedule.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
37. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-88. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of National City authorizing an increase of $514,491 to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund appropriation and corresponding revenue budget
for CARES Act round three CDBG-CV activities and authorizing the submission of the
Third Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan that incorporates revised funded activities
for the MLK Jr. Community Center into said Action Plan for acceptance by U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Director of Housing Authority Aguirre introduced Housing Programs Manager Palma who
provided the report and PowerPoint presentation titled "Funding Recommendations for the Third
Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan".
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:57 p.m.
Public Comment:
One (1) written comment was received and read into the record: Joan Rincon.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to close the Public
Hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
38. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-89. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of National City accepting the National City 2021/2022 Tax Roll Sewer
Service Fees report, which identifies by parcel number, each parcel of real property
receiving sewer services and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for FY 2021-
22 as required by the California Health and Safety Code Section 5473, et Seq., pertaining
to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll, directing the City Clerk to file the report with
the San Diego County Auditor, and directing the City Engineer to file a certification of the
sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Public Works Yano who summarized the report and
was available for questions.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
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City Clerk Molina read the protest procedure for opposition. No statements in opposition were
received.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to close the Public
Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
39. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-90. Public Hearing and Resolution of the City Council of the
City of National City (1) adopting the First Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Program Plan approved by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development to incorporate outreach, case management, rapid, emergency
housing, and other housing services for homeless individuals and families or those at risk
of becoming homeless; (2) establishing budget appropriations and the corresponding
revenue budget in the amount of $393,191 for the first PLHA program year; and (3)
approving a spending plan for said PLHA funding in Fiscal Year 2022.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Authority Aguirre who provided the report and
PowerPoint presentation titled "Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)".
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:22 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
40. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-91. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2022 in the
amount of $71,573,263.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
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41. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-92. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City Authorizing the transfer of funds from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
Reserve to the General Fund's Committed Fund Balance Components named the
Economic Contingency Reserve and the Facilities Maintenance Reserve and the
elimination of the Debt Service Reserve and transfer of its balance to the Unassigned
Fund Balance Reserve.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
42. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-93. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City amending City Council Policy 110 entitled "Display of Flags".
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Assistant City Manager Winney who provided the report.
Public Comment:
Three (3) written comments were received and read into the record: Erica Pinto, Chula Vista
Democratic Club Executive Board, and Nadia Kean-Ayub.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to adopt the
Resolution with an amendment to add that the Kumeyaay Flag be flown for the entire month of
November for Native American month.
Ayes: Bush, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nays: Morrison
Motion carried by 4 to 1 votes.
NEW BUSINESS - No agenda items.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
43. Update on Housing Element and Housing Strategic Plan.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Authority Aguirre who provided the report and
PowerPoint presentation titled "Housing Element, Housing Strategic Plan, and Focused General
Plan Update".
Public Comments: None.
Received and filed report.
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44. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided an update on the future opening of facilities and lifting
restrictions. Assistant City Manager Winney provided a PowerPoint presentation titled "COVID-
19 Pandemic Response By The Numbers," and an update on the outreach conducted by City
staff for businesses and community.
Public Comments: None.
Received and filed report.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk Molina announced that the application period is open for commissioners wishing to fill
the vacancies in the Civil Service Commission and the Traffic Safety Committee. She recognized
Juneteenth.
City Treasurer Beauchamp thanked the City Council for approving the reserve accounts.
Councilmember Morrison had nothing to report.
Councilmember Bush provided details on Juneteenth as a Federal holiday and planned events.
Councilmember Rios announced that Metropolitan Water District selected Adel Hagekhalil to
serve as the district's next General Manager. She also mentioned the excessive heat warning
issued today and that the National City Library is a cool zone.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez provided comments on Filipino Independence and Juneteenth.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis expressed gratitude to City staff for their work. She invited the community to
the flag raising events planned for this week.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell reported that there was no action or direction provided by City Council.
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, August 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Luz Molin- City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2021.
ejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
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