HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 08-17 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
August 17, 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 6:10 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, Denham,
Meteau, Aguirre, Olson, Yano, Parra, Barrera, Valdez, Ryan, Brennan, Martinez, and Tellez.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Claudio Valencia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Assistant City Manager Winney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment and
introduced City Clerk Molina.
Spoken public comments: None.
Written public comments received: None.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Russell "Russ"
Eugene Washington, former San Diego Charger and National City business owner and resident.
Mr. Hank Bauer was introduced to share some history on Mr. Washington, also known as Big
Rue.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS — No agenda items.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of 2021-2022 Miss National City Court.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Recreation Superintendent Denham who provided a video
presentation and introduced National City Queen Ulyssa Easley.
2. Introducing and Welcoming Dr. Mark Sanchez, New Superintendent / President of
Southwestern College.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Dr. Sanchez who provided updates from Southwestern College.
3. Sweetwater Union High School Mock Trial Program.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided the overview of the program and
introduced Mentors Hector Jimenez and Michelle Luna Reynoso.
4. Summary of May 2021 Workshop on Pepper Park Expansion.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Port of San Diego Planning Director Lesley Nishihira and Planning
Program Manager Anna Buzaitis, and National City Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo who
provided the report and a PowerPoint Presentation titled "Summary of May 6th Workshop on
Pepper Park Expansion".
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
5. Rescinding prior City Council action regarding formation of an Ad -Hoc Sub -Committee
taken at the August 3, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced the item.
Public Comment:
One (1) written comment received: Eric Christen (Oppose)
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to rescind prior City
Council action taken at the August 3, 2021 City Council meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. Project Labor Standards and Policies — Ad Hoc Committee Appointment.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced the item.
Public Comment:
One (1) written comment received: Joan Rincon (Oppose)
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to appoint Mayor
Sotelo-Solis and Councilmember Rios to the Ad Hoc Committee.
Ayes: Bush, Rios, Sotelo-Solis
Nays: Morrison, Rodriguez
Motion carried by 3 to 2 votes.
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REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Morrison had no report.
Councilmember Bush reported on the Air Pollution Control District permit process and a tour of a
concrete recycling center processing plant.
Councilmember Rios reported on the historic low water level (Level 1) for Lake Mead.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez reported on a presentation for future investments in wastewater systems.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the Council of Water Utilities and the recycled water program.
CONSENT CALENDER
Mayor Sotelo-Solis requested City Clerk Molina read any public comment received into the record.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to approve the
Consent Calendar Items 7 through 18.
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.
8. Approval of City Council, Community Development and Housing Authority of the City of
National City: Virtual Regular Meeting Minutes: June 1, 2021; and City Council of the City
of National City Virtual Special Meeting Minutes: June 1, 2021.
9. Adopted Resolution 2021-105. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City:
1) waiving the formal bid process pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section
2.60.220(B) regarding sole source purchasing and authorizing the Mayor to execute a City
of San Diego Office of Homeland Security Grant Subaward Amendment for the purchase
of a FLIR Skywatch Tower for the Police Department; and 2) approving the establishment
of appropriations and corresponding revenue budget in the amount of $220,000 for a new
total of $230,000 to the Reimbursable Grant Citywide account for the FY19 Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.
10. Adopted Resolution 2021-106. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
approving the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of San Diego Office of
Homeland Security and the City of National City, and authorizing the establishment of an
appropriation and corresponding revenue budget in the amount of $18,188 from the FY20
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds for the reimbursable grant purchase of
training, exercises, and conferences for the Police and Fire Department.
11. Adopted Resolution 2021-107. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City:
1) ratifying acceptance of funds in the total amount of $15,539 awarded to the City of
National City from the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program from
the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for FY21
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to implement recycling projects and programs such as beverage recycling containers in
city parks, clean-up activities, and educational materials; 2) authorizing the acceptance of
the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds for $15,539
and the establishment of the Trash Rate Stabilization Fund appropriation of $15,539 and
corresponding revenue budget for the implementation of recycling projects and programs.
12. Adopted Resolution 2021-108. 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 Sourceweli
(formerly "National Joint Powers Alliance") Contract #122017-FSC with Haaker Equipment
Company for the purchase and build -out of one (1) Vactor 2110 Plus Sewer Cleaner
Vactor Truck in an amount not -to -exceed $450,219.56.
13. Adopted Resolution 2021-109. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
waiving the bid process pursuant to section 2.60.260 of the National City Municipal Code
and authorizing the Mayor to execute a three year agreement with eSCRJ BE Software
Ltd. in the total not -to -exceed amount of $96,045 to procure and support eSCRIBE
Agenda Management Software.
14. Adopted Resolution 2021-110. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City
amending City Council Policy 110 entitled "Display of Flags".
15. Temporary Use Permit — Pumpkin Station hosted by Pinery Christmas Trees, Inc. at
Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall from October 1, 2021 thru October 31, 2021 with no waiver of
fees.
16. Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
17. Ratified Warrant Register #1 for the period of 6/30/21 through 7/6/21 in the amount of
$1,458,359.66.
18. Ratified Warrant Register #2 for the period of 7/7/21 through 7/13/21 in the amount of
$1,643,847.55.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS — No agenda items.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
19. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-111. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City setting the property tax rate for the Library General Obligation Bonds for fiscal year
2022. The rate remains the same as previous year at 0.59 cent per $100 of assessed
valuation.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
No report was presented.
Public Comment: Norte.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
20. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-112. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City approving the National City Age -Friendly Action Plan.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing Authority, Myra Martinez,
Housing Programs Specialist, and Jana Schwartz, County of San Diego Age Well Team who
provided the report and a PowerPoint presentation titled "Age Friendly National City".
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
21. Report on the Balanced Plan, the Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS), and other Port
District matters related to National City. Staff recommends sending the attached letter to
the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners (BPC) to make a formal request for American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the Balanced Plan and MCAS.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Manager Raulston, who provided the report.
Public Comment:
One (1) written comment received: Danny Serrano (Support).
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to include the
Timeline (Attachment B to staff report) with the letter, and the addition of the words "past decades"
at the end of first paragraph.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
22. City Manager Report.
Assistant City Manager Winney provided a report on COVID-19 efforts, the revised Caltrans policy
regarding homeless encampments, and the federal infrastructure bill.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk Molina announced that applications are being accepted for the vacancies on the City's
Boards, Committees, and Commissions, through September 2, 2021 at 5 pm. She also provided
details for voting in the California Gubernatorial Recall Election.
Councilmember Bush announced that JARO project is providing free surf lessons to local youth.
Councilmember Rios reminded residents that they may vote at three voting locations in National
City.
Councilmember Morrison commented on Caltrans actions for dealing with the homelessness
problem. He also expressed
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez commented on the special election and encouraged residents to vote. He
also commented on the federal infrastructure bill.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced that election day is September 14, 2021 and directed residents to
the City Clerk's website for details. She commented on the available vaccination resources, and
the information provided by the Port of San Diego representatives.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bell reported that there was no action or direction provided by City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned in memory of Russ Washington also known as Big Rue.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community
Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City to be held Tuesday,
September 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Luz Molin-dCity Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2021.
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
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