HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 01-18 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
January 18, 2022
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 IDEI
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor S teIo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers embers present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Bush, S tel -Solis
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell Jr., Chapel, Gilman, Torres, Williams,
Aguirre, Vergara, Valadez, Reeder, Parra, Tellez, Ryan, Brennan, `nano, and Barrera.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Vice -Mayor Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor So e/ -So/is announced that Item 21 of tonight's agenda will be held over to the next
council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ENTS
Mayor Stela -Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing three
minute per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
Eight spoken comments were registered and heard: Diane Grace, Barbara Gordon, Cynthia
Suero-Gabler, Becky Rapp, Kelly McCormick, , Kathleen Lippitt, and Judith Strang.
No written comments were received.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. National City recognizes Samahan Health Center team for C ID-19 youth vaccination
efforts.
Mayor Sot to -Solis introduced Crisabel Ramos with The Philippine Nurses Association of San
Diego County, Inc. (PNASD), Myrna Psillas with San Diego Majestic Lions Club, and Elidoro
Primero with Samahan Health Center who received the honor.
Received and filed.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2. Employee of the Quarter 2021 Christopher Goodrich, Fire Captain.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Chief Parra who provided remarks s in honor of Fire Engineer
Goodrich.
Received and filed.
PRESENTATIONS
3. A Kimball Holiday 2021 Recap.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Library and Community Services Director Ryan and Elyana
Delgado, acting Recreation Superintendent, who provided the staff report and video.
Received and filed.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS - No agenda items.
REGIONAL AL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Port Commissioner Naranjo provided a report on the Port of San Diego.
Public Comment: Two (2) written comments were received and read: Danny Serrano, and Silvia
Calzada.
Coun ilmem er Morrison reported on the business of the Regional Solid Waste Association
(RSWA).
Vice -Mayor Rodriguez announced that the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
meeting is forthcoming.
Councilrr ember Rios reported on the business of the San Diego County Water Authority, and
Sweetwater Authority.
Vice -Mayor Bush reported on the business of the Air Pollution Control District and the South
County Economic Development Committee.
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the business of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System(MIS)
and San Diego Community Power (SDCP), and San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG).
CONSENT CALEN DER
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve the
Consent Calendar Items 4 through 14.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote,
4. Approved Motion of the City Council of the City of National City, California 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.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California accepting and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Encroachment Permit
Agreement with Ahmadian Investment Group, LLC, to install a transformer pad within
public right-of-way as part of the future development project located on 2428 Highland
Avenue PI562-072-03-00).
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-04. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California: 1 awarding a contract to Eagle Paving Company, Inc. in the not -to -exceed
amount of $650,760.00 for the National City Boulevard Bikeway Project, CIP No. 19-18;
2) authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $97,614.00 for any unforeseen
changes; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -0 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California: 1 rescinding Resolution No. 2021-191; 2 authorizing the filing of a
Proposition 68 Per Capita Program application for the Kimball all Park Playground
Improvements Project in the amount of 21 , 33; 3) authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute the grant agreement if selected for funding; and if selected for
funding, approving the establishment of an Engineering Grants Fund Appropriation of
$216,033 and corresponding revenue budget to allow for reimbursement of eligible project
expenditures through the Per Capita Program for the Kimball Park Playground
Improvements Project.
8. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-06. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing participation in the National Opioid Settlement and Authorizing
the City Attorney to execute the necessary participation documents.
9. Ratified Warrant Register #19 for the period of 11#9 # 1 through 11 11/21 in the amount
of 1, 0 3, 2.23.
10. Ratified Warrant Register #20 for the period of 11/12/21 through 1111 21 in the amount
of $1,777,949.98.
11. Ratified Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11 19 21 through 11 121 in the amount
of $694609.53.
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12. Ratified Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11 2 21 through 12 02 21 in the amount
of $3,029,725.02.
13. Ratified Warrant Register *23 for the period of 12 0 21 through 12109121 in the amount
of $1,814529.63.
14. Ratified Warrant Register #24 for the period of 12 10 21 through 1211 /21 in the amount
of $3,576,255.03.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: INGS: C Di NCES AND RESOLUTIONS
iS
15. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California,
amending the National nal City Municipal Code Title 2 — Administration by adding Section
.2 — City Attorney.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who stated that there was no report.
Mayor S tel -Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:28 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to accept the
introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
Mayor So elo-So/is announced again that /tem 21 has been pulled by staff to be heard at
a future meeting.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
16. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the acceptance of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)
grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the amount of $15,225.80
to cover the costs associated with purchasing 25 laptops with LIE wireless service and
the establishment of Library Grants Fund appropriations of $15,225.80 and corresponding
revenue budget.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Library and Community Services Director Ryan who provided the
report.
Public Comment: None.
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ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by -o vote.
17. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-08. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California: 1 Authorizing the Display of Artwork in the City Hail Council Chamber and
2 Approving the Installation of Artwork by Artist Francisco Morales in the City Halt Council
Chamber.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Library and Community Services Director Ryan who introduced
Artist Francisco Morales. Mr. Morales provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilniember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to adopt
the Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
18. Adopted Resolution No. 202 - 9. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California accepting the report and recormendation of the appointed Proposition `#D"
Independent Review r Committee to maintain the City of National City District Transactions
& Use Tax at the current rate of 1% for the next five years, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 4.160.180 of the City of National City Municipal Code.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Administrative Services Director Brennan who introduced
Proposition "D" independent Review Committee Member Dr. Sherry Ryan, Professor School of
Public Affairs, who provided the report.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
19. Adopted Resolution No. 2 -1 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
nal
City, California Initiating a Street Vacation of a portion of Kimball Way, north of East 14th
Street and northwest of the intersection with `F' Avenue, as part of the Kimball Highlands
and San Ysidro Health (PACE) Clinic project. (Applicant: Excel Engineering) (Case File
No. 1-23 SC)
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Associate Planner David Welch who provided the report and
PowerPoint presentation. Director of Housing Aguirre addressed questions from
Councilmembers.
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Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
20. Approved Fiscal Year 2 2 20 3 Budget Workshop dates and Quarterly Priorities.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis read the title of the item into the record and introduced Director Brennan and
City Manager Raulston who provided the report. A correction to the report was noted as Final
Budget adoption would be June 7 not June 14 as stated in the report,
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to approve the Item with
the stated corrections.
Motion passed by 40 vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS S — HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: GS: RESOLUTIONS — HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS — HOUSING AUTHORITY
Item Pulled From Agenda:
Mayor So elo-Solis announced that staff pulled Item 21 to be heard at a future meeting.
21. Resolution of the Community Development Commission -Housing Authority of the City of
National City ("Housing Authority") approving a conditional award of Ten Million Dollars
($1 , , from the Housing Authority's Housing Fund to the -unit A uriil
Affordable Housing Project by the Metropolitan Advisory Committee on Anti -Poverty
(MAACr)located at 233 Roosevelt Avenue.
NEW BUSINESS — HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items.
C. REPORTS
STAFF fEPOiTS
22. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided a report.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Closing remarks were provided by member of the Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
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CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided the report.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.E
Employee Organizations: Municipal Employees' Association (SEIU, Local 221),
Police Officers Association(P0A)
Unrepresented Groups: Executive, Confidential, and Management
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg (Labor Negotiator), Brad
Raulston (City Manager), Tony Winney (Assistant City Manager), Jose Tellez (Chief
of Police), Molly Brennan Administrative Services Director), Paul Valadez (Budget
Manager - Finance), Lilia Munoz (Human Resources Manager)
No report.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section5495649(01)
Name e of Case: Madison diso laylo ! v. City of Ilia ion al City, et a!
37-2021-00024099-CU-PA-CTI
City Attorney Bell reported that there was direction given by City Council by unanimous
vote.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(01)
Name of Case: Mario Toledo Bedolia, et al. v. City of National City
37-2019-00054733-C U-P -CTL
City Attorney Bell reported that there was direction given by City Council by unanimous
vote.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LiTIGATIOI
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1
Name of Case: Ali A. Mendoza, a, et al. v. City of National City
'I -C -077 -L-BGS
City Attorney Bell reported that there was direction given by City Council by unanimous
vote.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1
Name of Case: Sheena Sanders, et al. v. City of National ional City
20CV0085 NB B BLM
City Attorney Bell reported that there was direction given by City Council by 3-2 vote
(Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis; Nayes: Morrison, Rios).
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community
Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City, Tuesday, February 1,
2022, 6:00 P.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Luz lina, City
erk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 1,,
Alejandro Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
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