HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 11-16 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
November 16, 2021
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State
of California Assembly Bill No. 361, approved by Governor Newsom on September 16, 2021.
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 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Councilmernber absent: Bush
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winne , Bell Jr,, Chapel, Gilman, Williams, Aguirre,
Vergara, Maxilom, Valadez, Olson, Parra, Tellez, Ryan, Brennan, Meteau, Hernandez, Yana, and
Barrera.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
City Clerk Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing two
minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
Twelve (12) spoken comments were registered and heard: Peggy Walker, Carol Green, Karla
Apalategui, Jeanette Silva, James Beecher, Raphael Prather, David Gallegos, Becky Rapp, Erik
Salinas Cerezo, Juan Piche, Judith Strang, Cruz Ruelas
Six individuals registered to speak but were not present: Charles Nissley, James Slade, Isaac
Flores, James Woods, Marcario Avila, Kevin Estudillo
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Eight written comments were received and read: Kathy Guzman, Ray Stryker, Lena Moats,
Elyana Delgado, Juanita Castaneda, Alex Neu, Mervin Jensen, Milli Vidamo.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES - No agenda items.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS - No agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS - No agenda items.
INTERVIEWS I APPOINTMENTS - No agenda items.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo reported on the business of the Port of San Diego.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the business of San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG)and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).
Councilmember Rios reported on the business of the San Diego County Water Authority, and
Sweetwater Authority.
Councilmember ber Morrison had no report.
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez reported on the business of the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority
(JPA).
CONSENT CALENDER
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve the
Consent Calendar items I through 15.
Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
I . 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.
2. Approved Meeting Minutes: City Council and Community Development Commission -
Housing Authority of the City of National City Virtual Regular Meeting - October 5, 2021;
Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City virtual Special Closed
Session Meeting - October 5, 2021.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-16 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the acceptance of the California Library Literacy Services
(CLLS)Grant in the amount of $39,141 to fund the National City Public Library's Literacy
Services Program for FY 2022 and authorizing the establishment of a Library Grants Fund
appropriation of $39,141 and corresponding revenue budget.
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4. Adopted Resolution No. 2 21-1 i9. Resolution f the City Council of the City of National
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City, California authorizing the City Manager tamend the agreement between the City of
National City "City") and ICF Center for Cross Border Philanthropy D.B.A. Olivewood
Gardens and Learning Center for the maintenance and operation of a community garden
("operator")and exercising a first option to extend the agreement for a 24 month period
from November 1, 2021 to November 15, 2023.
. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-170. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the acceptance of the Community Enhancement Grant from
the County of San Diego in the amount of $5,000 to cover costs associated with the annual
Kimball Holiday event and the establishment of grant fund appropriations f $5,000 and
corresponding revenue budget.
6. Adopted Resolution Inc. 2021-171. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California approving the settlement between Leanna Navarro and the City of National
City.
7. Adopted Resolution n No. 2 21-1 2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the City of
National City and Devaney Pate Morris Cameron, 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.
8. Adopted Resolution No. 2 21-1 3. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California approving a General Fund appropriation in the amount of $22,000 for fisal
year 2020-2021 for outside legal support from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment
law matters.
9. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-174. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California: 1 awarding a contract to Crest Equipment Inc. in the not -to -exceed
amount of $1,281,798.37 for the El T y n Las Palmas Bicycle Corridor Project, CIP No.
19-02; 2 authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $1921269.76 for any unforeseen
changes; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-175. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California: 1 awarding a contract to Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc.
in the not -to -exceed amount of $1 ,$1 ,403,820.00 for the Citywide Safe Routes to School
Project, CIP No. 19-04; 2 authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $210,573.00
for any unforeseen changes; and 3 authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-176. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the installation of red curb "No Parking" on the east side of the
driveway adjacent to the property located at 225 E. 26th Street in order to improve visibility
for vehicles exiting the driveway onto E. 26th Street (TSC No. 2021-20).
12. Approved Temporary Use Permit — 22nd Annual Fiesta Filipino-Mexi ana Karaoke
Competition hosted by the Seafood City Supermarket on December 11, 2021 from 11 am.
to p.m. at 1420 E. Plaza Blvd with no waiver of fees.
13. Filed Local Agency Development impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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14. Ratifiied Warrant Register #14 for the period of 9129/21 through 10 5/21 in the amount of
$3074,425.9O.
15. Ratified Warrant Register #15 for the period of 10/06/21 through 10114121 in the amount
of $769,998.59.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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16. Adopted Ordinance No. 0 1-2 92. Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of National City, California approving a Zone Change from Major
Mixed -Use District (MXD-2) to Service Commercial (CS) and Open Space (OS), and
amendment to Chapter 18.22.020 of the Municipal Code to allow for used auto sales in
the CS zone for construction of a Carmax dealership on property located on the north side
of Plaza Bonita Road, west of Sweetwater Road, and east of Interstate 805. (Applicant:
Carmax) (Case File No. 2016-30 ZC, A).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Community Development Vergara and Principal
Planner Reeder who were available for questions.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:08 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Counoilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
17. Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2493. Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of National City, California amending Chapter 11.52 (Bicycles) of
the National City Municipal Code. pplicant: City -Initiated) (Case File 021 -0 A).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Principal Planner Reeder who was available to address questions.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at :10 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
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J]ON: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
18. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California approving proposed
amendments to the Community and Police Relations n Commission (CPRC)
Procedures and Bylaws.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced CPRC Staff Liaison Lauren Maxilom and CPRC Chair Mike Lesley
who gave the report and PowerPoint presentation, including proposed edits to operating
procedures and bylaws.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Mayor B tel -Solis, to accept Article
I of the Bylaws, as presented.
Motion carried - , with Councilmember ber Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember er ber Rios to accept Article
II of the Bylaws, as presented, with the amendment to add a requirement that the Chair and Vice -
Chair cannot be current or former Police Officers, and to remove the language concerning family
members.
Ayes: Morrison, Rios, Botelo-Solis
Nays: Rodriguez
Motion passed by 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor Satelo-Solis, to decline support of
the proposed procedure recommended ended in Article Ill of the Bylaws, and to use City Council Policy
105 as the model for docketing of agenda items.
Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, concerning Article Ill
of the Operating Procedures, for the appointment process to continue as described in City Council
Policy 107, and for the City Clerk's office to provide an informational document to potential
commissioners, prior to appointment.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Counoilmernber Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to accept the
proposed change for Article Ill of the Operating Procedures concerning Human Rights
Organization.
Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Bush absent.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to approve the
red -lined draft, with the Council -approved amendments.
Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Bush absent.
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19. Adopted Resolution No. 2 21-17 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California amending City Council Manual Policy N. 107.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Deputy City Clerk Chapel who addressed questions from the
Councilmembers.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember ember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by -0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
20. Adopted Resolution n No. 2021-179. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing various fiscal year 2022 first quarter budget adjustments.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Administrative Services Director Brennan, and City Manager
Raulston n responded to questions from the Councilmembers.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Bush absent.
Mayor S e -Solis called for a recess at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:22 p.m. m. with
Morrison, Rios and Rodriguez present.
NEW BUSINESS
21. Filed Update on implementation of the Parking Action Plan for Downtown National City.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Community Development Vergara, Consultants
Stephen Manganiello, Seth Torma, Brian Peck, and Director of Engineering/Public Works s Yano
who provided the report and PowerPoint presentation. They addressed questions from
Councilmembers.
Received and Filed.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT E1 T OMl ISSI N — HOUSING AUTHORITY- No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
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22. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided the report.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
23. Request to consider a resolution in support of Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations
(MEHKO).
Mayor Sotelo-Solis and Vice -Mayor Rodriguez provided remarks.
Pub
Comment: One written comment was receive
and reac: Supervisor Nora Vargas.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, for Staff to bring
Item back as a Resolution at a future meeting, and to request the County Board of Supervisors to
present to the City Council.
Ayes: Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nays: Morrison
Motion 'passed by 3-1 vote, with Councilmemer Bush absent.
City Clerk, City Treasurer, and members of Council provided closing remarks.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
r.1ayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who states
ADJOURNMENT
that there was nothing to re
or:
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Parking Authority of the City of
National City to be held following this meeting via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 9:3 p.m
ONL
Luz Molina; City(Clerk
The foregoing minutes were aperovec at the Regular Meeting of February 4
2022,
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
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