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Home My WebLink About2021 08-03 CC HA CDC MIN (2)MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY August 3, 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 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Bush, Morrison (joined at 6:38 p.m.), Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell, Chapel, Torres, Gilman, Williams, Davis, Brennan, Meteau, Denham, Drew, Duong, Gamwell, Gilman, Maxilom, Vergara, Aguirre, Olson, Yano, Parra, Barrera, Valdez, and Tellez. Interpretation in Spanish provided by Claudia Valencia and Luisa Diaz de Leon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Vice -Mayor Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment. Three (3) spoken public comments were heard: Peggy Walker (Cannabis), Kelly McCormick (Cannabis), and Becky Rapp (Cannabis). Two (2) written comments were received and read into the record: Cassandra Martinez (Dog Parks and Alleyways), and Ana Morales (Gerry's Grill). PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES — No agenda items. Page 1 of 9 City of National City — City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to not appoint at this time for the Civil Service Commission seat with term ending September 30, 2022. Ayes: Bush, Rios, Sotelo-Solis Nays: Morrison, Rodriguez Motion carried by 3 to 2 votes. This vacancy will be noticed during the month of August, and return to Council for interviews and appointment on September 21, 2021. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the business of the Port of San Diego. Councilmember Rios reported on San Diego County Water Authority announced that they will be participating on the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to offer career -track jobs in the water industry. Councilmember Morrison reported that the finances for The Regional Solid Waste Association will be managed by the City of National City at $10,000 per year for the next five years. Councilmember Bush reported on updates for the Air Pollution Control District and the South County Economic Development Council and the Metropolitan Transit System. Vice -Mayor Rodriguez announced that the next Wastewater JPA meeting is planned for Thursday. Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on SANDAG and the project labor agreement discussions that are ongoing. She recognized the 40th anniversary of the Metropolitan Transit System and provided updates on transportation. CONSENT CALENDER Mayor Sotelo-Solis requested City Clerk Molina read any public comment received into the record. Public Comment: Item 9 — Two (2) written comments were received from Joan Rincon and Ted Godshalk. Item 20 — One (1) spoken public comment was received from Joan Rincon. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 21. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. 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. 4. Approval of City Council, Community Development and Housing Authority of the City of National City: Virtual Regular Meeting Minutes: April 6, 2021, April 20, 2021, May 4, 2021, and May 18, 2021; Virtual Special Budget Workshop Minutes: April 20, 2021; Virtual Page 3 of 9 City of National City — City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 14. Temporary Use Permit — 2nd Annual End of Summer Car Show hosted by the Lowrider Coalition at Kimball Park on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no waiver of fees. 15. Investment transactions for the month ended May 31, 2021. 16. Ratified Warrant Register #47 for the period of 5/19/21 through 5/25/21 in the amount of $212,952.03. 17. Ratified Warrant Register #48 for the period of 5/26/21 through 6/01/21 in the amount of $3,591,735.08. 18. Ratified Warrant Register #49 for the period of 6/02/21 through 6/08/21 in the amount of $1,121,053.21. 19. Ratified Warrant Register #50 for the period of 6/09/21 through 6/15/21 in the amount of $1,663,462.84. 20. Ratified Warrant Register #51 for the period of 6/16/21 through 6/22/21 in the amount of $1,151,164.26. 21. Ratified Warrant Register #52 for the period of 6/23/21 through 6/29/21 in the amount of $1,629,000.27. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 22. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-102. Public Hearing and Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City approving an amendment to the General Plan to adopt the 2021- 2029 Housing Element (Case No. 2021 — 14GP), pursuant to Article 10.6 of the Government Code (Sections 65880 et al), which provides a comprehensive strategy for promoting the production, preservation, and maintenance of housing to meet current and future community housing needs in the City of National City; and adopting the Negative Declaration for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing and Economic Development Aguirre and Housing Element Project Manager Tara Lake, WSP, who provided the report and PowerPoint Presentation titled "2021-2019 Housing Element and Negative Declaration". Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Staff provided responses. Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:02 p.m. Public Comment: None. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush, to close the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Page 5 of 9 City of National City — City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Manager Raulston, who provided the report and PowerPoint presentation titled "American Rescue Act (ARPA) Overview". Received and filed. 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 26. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-105. Resolution of the Community Development Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City ("Housing Authority") adopting the National City Housing Authority 2021-2025 Housing Strategic Plan to establish guidance for the Housing Authority to utilize City -owned real estate and financial assets for housing purposes. City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record. Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing and Economic Development Aguirre provided the report and PowerPoint Presentation titled "Housing Strategic Plan". Public Comment: None. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Motion passed by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items. C. REPORTS STAFF REPORTS 27. City Manager Report. City Manager Raulston provided an update on the changes made considering the COVID-19 delta variant surge. He commented on the Federal infrastructure bill and the State budget and the funding that is coming to the City for various services. He recognized the group of National City Firefighters that are deployed to fight the Dixie fire in Chico, CA. He welcomed new Library & Community Services Director Joyce Ryan. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL City Clerk Molina announced that there will be at least eleven (11) vacancies on the City's Boards, Committees, and Commissions and encouraged Councilmembers to advocate for applicants to submit applications by the September 2, 2021 deadline. Page 7 of 9 City of National City — City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 City Attorney Bell reported that City Council provided direction by unanimous vote. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Denise Barahura v. City of National City Workers' Compensation Appeal Board Case No. Claim # 18-135716— WCAB # ADJ11820311 City Attorney Bell reported that there was no action or direction provided by City Council. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to adjourn the meeting to the Special Meeting — Successor Agency to The Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency being held upon adjournment of this meeting. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Special Meeting — Successor Agency to The Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m. [214 Luz Molinaity Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of Se 2 mber 77 202 Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Page 9 of 9