HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 03-15 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
March 151 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 ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m, by Mayor Sotel -Solis,
ROLL CALL
Coun ilr er bers present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Bush, Sotelo-Solis
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, n, inne , Bell Jr., Chapel, Brennan, Aguirre, Barrera,
Gilman, Meteau, Navarro, Palma, Parra, Ryan, Tellez, Valadez, Vergara, and Yano.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Sotelo-Solis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sot to -Solis announced that tonight's meeting will be adjourned in memory of Dr. Edward
Reed. Family members Larry Reed and Marilyn Kriebel received the honor and provided remarks
on behalf of the Reed family.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Mayor Sot l -Solis summarized d the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing three
(3) minute per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
Five spoken comments were registered and heard: Armando Telles, Kelly McCormick, Judith
Strang, Becky Rapp, and Carol Green.
One (1) written comment was received and read: Joan Rincon.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
1. National City Celebrates Woman's History Month recognizing Sweetwater High School
Varsity Lady Devils Basketball Team.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced the Start Team Lady Devils, Coach Desiree Sanders, and Team
Captain Heather Fax-Huckaby who received the honor and provided remarks.
Received and filed.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2. Employee of the Quarter 2022 - Ronald Outlay, Accountant.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced Financial Services Officer Rachelle helle Barrera who introduced City
Accountant Ron Gutlay as Employee of the Quarter.
3. Introduction of New Employee - Grace Navarro, Human Resources Manager.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced Administrative Services Director Brennan who introduced Human
Resources Manager Grace Navarro.
4. Introduction of New Employee - Christopher Nguyen, Accountant.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Administrative Services Director Brennan who introduced City
Accountant Christopher Nguyen,
PRESENTATIONS - No agenda items.
INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS
5, Boards, Commissions, Committees - Mayoral Appointments.
Public Comment: No verbal or written comments were received.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by C un ilmernber Rios, to appoint to the
Community unity and Police Relations Committee the following individuals: Zachary Francisco -Gomez
for a term ending March 31, 2023, Daniel Orth for a term ending March 31, 2025, and William
Philips for a term ending March 31, 2O25
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. Boards, Commissions, Committees ittees - City Council Interviews and Appointments.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced City Clerk Molina and Deputy City Clerk. Chapel who provided the
report.
The candidates interviewed for the Planning Commission were: Maria De La Paz, Damian
Roman, Randi Marie Castle, and Richard Martin Miller.
The candidate who applied for the Planning Commission but was not present for an interview
was: Javier Vargas.
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Public Comment: No verbal or written comments were received.
ACTION: Members of the City Council voted for their two choices to fill the two open seats on the
Planning Commission for terms ending March 31, 2026. By majority votes, the following two
individuals were selected: Randi Marie Castle and Richard Martin Miller. (Maria De La Paz did
not reach the required 415ths majority vote; thus, Richard Martin Miller was the next eligible
selection.)
Randi Marie Castle and Richard Martin Miller will also serve on the Housing Advisory Committee
for terms ending March 31, 2026.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis continued with interviews for applicants for the Housing Advisory Committee.
The following candidate was interviewed: Mayra A. Valdez.
The candidates who applied for the Housing Advisory Committee but were not present for an
interview were: Robert Moreno and Lorna De Los Santos.
City Councilmem ers recessed at 8:06 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 6:26 p.m. with all
members present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Bush, and Sot /o-So/is.
ACTION: Members of the City Council voted for their choice to fill the non -residency seat on the
Housing Advisory Committee for term ending March 31, 2023. By majority votes, the following
individual was selected: Damian Roman.
ACTION: Members of the City Council voted for their choice to fill the seat (with residency
requirement) on the Housing Advisory Committee for term ending March 31, 2026. By majority
votes, the following individual was selected: Mayra A. Valdez.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports.
CONSENT CALENDER
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City Manager Raulston announced that Staff has requested to pull and hold Item 10 for corrections
and to bring it back at the April 5, 2Q22 meeting.
Public Comment:
One 1 written comment was received and read concerning Item 9: Ted Godshall,
ACTION: Motion by Coun ilrnem er Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to approve the Consent
Calendar Items — 20, with Items 10, 15, and 18 pulled.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
7. 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.
8. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes - January 2022.
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9. Adopted Resolution No. 2 22-3 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, adopting AB361 Findings Regarding Teleconference Meetings.
10. Pulled.
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-38. 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 $9,750 to fund the National City Public Library's Literacy
Services ESL Program for FY 2022 and authorizing the establishment of a Library Grants
Fund appropriation of $9,750 and corresponding revenue budget.
12. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-39. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California approving a Subordination Agreementwith Clara Futura Investments, LLC,
a California limited liability company, and Real Value Properties II LLC, a California limited
liability company, subordinating the Deed of Trust securing the performance of an
Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement entered into on October 22, 2021 that
restricts one housing unit at 1924 Harding Avenue in National City.
13. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-40. Resolution of the City Council of National City, California
creating two 2 new job classifications and amending the Management Salary Schedule,
and the Confidential Salary Schedule,
14. Adopted Resolution No. 2022 1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, approving an amendment to the salary schedule for the National City
Municipal Employees Association (NCMEA) to revise the Fire Inspector and approving an
amendment to the salary schedule for the Management & Executive Groups for the Police
Support Services Manager and Assistant City Attorney.
15. Pulled.
16. Adopted Resolution No. 0 2- 3. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 authorizing a Fiscal Year 2022 budget adjustment to establish
appropriations in the amount of $30,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fleet
Vehicle Equipment and Accessories for the National City Police Department; 2 waiving
the formal bid process pursuant to NCMC 2.60.260 regarding cooperative purchasing
authorizing the City to piggyback onto the County of San Diego's Contract # 564083 with
Penske Ford Automotive LLC, dba Penske Ford; and, 3 waiving the formal bid process
pursuant to NCMC 2. .220 (B) regarding exception to bidding requirements authorizing
the buildout with sole source vendor AEP, for four new 2022 Ford Explorer Interceptors
in an amount not -to -exceed $27O0OO.
17. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-44. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 authorizing the Mayor to execute Program Supplement Agreement
(PSA)No. U51 Rev. with the State of California Department of Transportation(Caltrans)
for the Citywide Bike Wayfinding Project to allow for reimbursement of up to $95000 in
eligible project expenditures through the State Active Transportation Program (ATP); and
2 authorizing the establishment of an Engineering Grant Funds appropriation of $90O0
and corresponding revenue budget.
18. Pulled.
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19. Ratified Warrant Register #32 for the period of 2104122 through 2 1 22 in the amount of
$1,743,504.52.
20. Ratified Warrant Register #33 for the period of 2/1 v22 through 2/1 1 2 in the amount of
$1,802,216.12.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDER
10. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, approving an
agreement between the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce
for a not to exceed amount of $50,000 to assist in addressing the negative economic
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impacts of the pandemic to the National City business community and appropriating
$50,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to General Fund offsets for
the agreement.
Item is held over to the April 57 2022 meeting.
15. Adopted Resolution No, 2022-42. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum randum f Understanding (MOU)
between San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the City of National City
for coordination, participation, andon-going support and commitment for the Next
Operating System concept (Advancing Connectivity and the Economy Through
Technology in the San Diego Region).
City Manager Raulston and Director of Public Works Yano provided remarks and addressed
questions from Council.
Public Comment: none.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
18. Accepted Housing Element 2021 Annual Progress Report pursuant to California Code
Section 654000.
Councilmember Morrison provided remarks.
Public Comment: none.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, to accept the
Report.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES ICES AND RESOLUTIONS
21. Adopted Ordinance No. 2 22- 49 . Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of National City, California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy,
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City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Attorney Bell remarked that this is the second reading of this Ordinance and no changes
have been made since the prior reading. He addressed questions from Council.
Mayor S tel -Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:46 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to close the
Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember Rios, s, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
22. introduced HUD Annual Action Plan. Public Hearing and Introduction of the U.S
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
and the allocation of 2022-2023 HUD estimated entitlement grant funds and program
income to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program activities proposed for the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record,
Mayor Stet -Solis introduced Director of Housing Aguirre and Housing Programs Manager
Angelita Palma who provided the report and P werP int Presentation. Director Aguirre and
Manager Palma addressed questions from Council.
Mayor S t l -Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:54 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: : Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Mayor S tel -Solis, to close the Public
Hearing at :6 p.m.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACT]. N: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve
the recommendation.
lotion passed by 5-0 vote.
23. Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of National City Amending
National City Municipal Code 9.6 .116 (Evidence of a Cannabis weer s , and
Representative(s) Background Check Required) and .6 . 3 (General Operating
Requirements for all Commercial Cannabis Businesses).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor S tel -Solis introduced City Manager Raulston n who provided remarks. arl s. Economic
Development Specialist Gamwell was available to address questions.
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:59 p.m.
Public Comment:
One 1 spoken comment was registered and heard: Jacqueline Reynoso.
ACTION: : iotion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to introduce the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
24. Adopted Resolution No, 222-. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing various Fiscal Year 2022 Mid -Year Budget Adjustments.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Manager F aulston, Administrative Services Director Brennan,
and Budget Manager Valadez who provided the report. City Manager I aulston, Director Brennan,
and Manager Valadez addressed questions from Council.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
25. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-46. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, amending the Employment Agreement between the City of National City
and Charles E. Bell Jr. for the position of City Attorney and authorizing a budget
appropriation of $3,600 from the General Fund to cover fiscal year 2022 cost increases.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Administrative Services Director Brennan who provided the report
on two amendments. City Clerk Molina read the summary of the report in accordance with the
Brown Act.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
26. Accepted recommendation. Seeking direction from the City Council of the City of National
City regarding repeal of Section 16.09 of the National City Municipal Code in its entirety
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to dissolve the Veterans and Military Families Advisory Committee and establish a
Veterans Event Working Group.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Library and Community Services Director Ryan who provided the
report and a Per.Pointr presentation.
Public Comment:
One (1) spoken comment was registered and heard: Armando Telles.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to accept the
recommendation.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
B. COMMUNITY EVELOPMENT COMMISSION— HOUSING AUTHORITY
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
27. Fiscal Year 2021 4th Quarter General Fund Budget Review.
City Manager Raulston provided the remarks.
Public Comment: None.
— No agenda items.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to accept and
file the report.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
28. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided the report and addressed questions from Council.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
29. City Council Policy #105 request to agendize at a future meeting staff coming back with
an updated policy concerning City Council Meetings and how meetings are conducted —
Councilmember Mona Rios.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Councilmember Rios who provided remarks.
Public Comment: None.
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ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to accept the request
to agendize this item for a future meeting.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
Closing remarks were provided by members of the Council, City Treasurer, and City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided the report.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — /1NTICIpATfD LITIGA i ION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) Potential Case
Direction was given on a first vote by City Council: 3-2.
Yeas by Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis
Nays by Bush, Rodriguez.
Direction was given on a second vote by City Council: 4-1,
Yeas by Morrison, Bush, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Nays by Rios.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Organizations: Police Officers Association (POA), National City Firefighters
Association (Local 2744)
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg (Labor Negotiator), Brad
Raulston (City Manager), Tony Winney (Assistant City Manager), Jose Teliez (Chief
of Police), Molly Brennan (Administrative Services Director), Paul Valadez (Budget
Manager - Finance).
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Ed Reed.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council andCommunity
Development Commission - Housing Authority of the City of National City, Tuesday, April 5, 2022,
6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Luz Molina iCity Clerk
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of Ma 17, 2022
r
Ale anra ` •t-•-Solis, Mayor
March 15, 2022
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