HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 03-01 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 1, 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 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Sotelo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Bush, Sotelo-Solis
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Winney, Bell Jr., Chapel, Gilman, Torres, Williams,
Aguirre, Vergara7 Meteau, Valadez, Reeder, Parra, Tellez, Ryan, Brennan, Yana, and Barrera.
interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Rios led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing three
(3) minute per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
Five 5 spoken comments were registered and heard: Becky Rapp, Barbara Gordon, Carol
Green, Kelly McCormick, and Judith Strang.
Five written comments were received and read: Joan Rincon, Ellen Nash, Ken Seat n-
I sennaji, Mitz Lee, and Voting Rights Act Now.
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Mayor Sotelo-Solis announced the meeting will be adjourned in memory of South Bay Community
Member Francine Maigue. Theresa Bendorf provided remarks on behalf of the Maigue family.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES - No agenda items.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS - No agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS
1. FAG - ASA Law Clinic Presentation.
Mayor S tei -Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who introduced Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Board Member Aaron Giron and Board President Diana Laranang, Mr. Giron and Ms. Laranang
provided remarks and addressed comments from C un ilr embers.
Received and filed.
INTERVIEWS IEWS / APPOINTMENTS - No agenda items,
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the Port.
Mayor S tel -Solis reported on the business of San Diego Community Power (SDCP), and San
Diego Association of Governments (SA D G .
Councilmember Morrison reported on the business of the Regional Solid Waste Association
(RSWA).
Vice -Mayor Bush reported on the business of the South County Economic Development
Committee SCE C .
Councilmember Rios reported on the business of the Sweetwater Authority and the San Diego
County Water Authority.
Councilmember ember Rodriguez announced that the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority GIPA)
meeting is forthcoming.
CONSENT CALENDER
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve
the Consent Calendar Items 2 through I I
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
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2. 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.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 02 -3 , Declaring Findings to Continue Teleconference
Meetings to March 15, 2022, as required by AB 361.
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-32. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California authorizing the Council to waive the formal bid process pursuant to section
2.60.11 3 of the National City Municipal Code and authorizing the Mayor to execute
a one-year agreement between the City of National city and SirsiDynix in the amount of
$19473, with four one-year automatic renewals with the ability to opt -out, for a five-year
total amount not to exceed $99, 102.77 to cover the costs associated with the Cloud hosted
solution (SaaS) for the National City Public Library's Integrated Library System (ILS).
Adopted Resolution No. 2 22-3 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City
of National City . "City" and National City Living History Farm Preserve "lCLNFP" for
maintenance and operation of the Stein Farm for a 60-month period from March 1, 2022
to February 28, 2027 and authorizing the establishment of a Cultural Assets fund
appropriation of $5,000 and use of the Cultural Assets fund for maintenance and operating
costs.
6. Approved Temporary Use Permit The 13th Annual Granfondo San Diego Fun Bile Ride
sponsored by Life Sports Foundation on April 3, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no
waiver of fees.
7. Approved Temporary Use Permit — Padres Pedal the Cause Bicycle Ride sponsored by
Padres Pedal the Cause on April 9, 2022 from 10 am. to 2:15 p.m. with no waiver of fees.
8. Approved investment transactions for the month ended November 30, 2021.
9. Approved Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
10. Ratified Warrant Register #30 for the period of 1 /21 22 through 1/27/22 in the amount of
$1,690448.38.
11. Ratified Warrant Register #31 for the period of 1128/22 through 2/03122 in the amount of
$2,243,366.83.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Item 14 was heard out of order)
14. Adopted Resolution No. 2 22-3 . Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, approving National City Police Department Policy 706 and Procedure 706
for the use of Military Equipment as mandated by California Assembly Bill 481.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Chief of Police Tellez who provided the report and addressed
questions from members of the council.
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Public Comment:
One 1 written comment was received and read: Coyote Moon.
No spoken comments were received.
ACTION: illlotion by Councilmember ber Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to adopt the
Resolution. A friendly amendment by Vice -Mayor Bush to include a review of the annual report
by a member of the Community and Police Relations Commission (CPRC) prior to Council
approval was accepted by the maker of the motion.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND ESOL TIo s
12. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-34. Public Hearing — Resolution of the City Council of the
City of National City, California authorizing the execution of an Order of 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).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Principal Planner Reeder who provided the report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:31 p.m.
Public Comment:
One 1 spoken comment was registered and heard: Mary Peterson.
No written comments were received.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to close the Public
Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACTION,: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, to adopt the
Resolution.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
13. Public Hearing and Introduction of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, adopting a Military Equipment Policy.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided brief remarks.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:37 p.m.
Public Comment: None,
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ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison seconded by Councilmember Rios, to close the
Public Hearing at 7:37 .m.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to introduce the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 5 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Notice of Decision — Planning. Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the
modification f an existing wireless communications facility located at 1215 Wilson
Avenue. (Applicant: T-Mobile) (Case File 2 1- CUP).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Notice of Decision into the record.
Principal Planner Reeder provided remarks.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush, to approve the Notice
of Decision.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
16. Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the
relocation of an existing wireless communications facility located at 1320 Highland
Avenue. (Applicant: Verizon Wireless) (Case File 2022-02 CUP),
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Notice of Decision into the record.
Principal Planner Reeder provided remarks.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to approve the
Notice of Decision.
Motion passed by 5-0 vote.
17. Discussion of COVID related protocols pertaining to City Council Meetings and City
Council appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).
City Clerk Molina provided the report and Deputy City Clerk Chapel provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve
Option 2, Hybrid Options, as detailed in the PowerPoint presentation, with an amendment to
extend the same to Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs).
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Substitute motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to approve Option
3, and to extend virtual meetings to August following the July Legislative Recess, as detailed in
the PowerPoint presentation.
Yeas: Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: Rodriguez, Bush.
Motion passed by 3-2 vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember ember Rios, to approve the
Consent Calendar Items 18 and 19.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
18. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-81. Resolution of the Community unity Development
Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City, California ratifying an overage
of expenditures in the amount of $42,686.49 for legal services provided by Christensen
Spath, LLP on housing -related matters.
19. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-82. Resolution of the Community Development
Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City, California authorizing the
Mayor to execute an Agreement for legal services provided by Christensen & Spath, LLP
to assist in affordable housing project negotiations, advise the CDC -HA Board, and
research and preparation of documents related to these matters.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY - No agenda items.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY - No agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS - HOUSING AUTHORITY - No agenda items.
Co REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
20. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided the report,
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Closing remarks were provided by City Clerk, City Treasurer, and members of the Council.
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CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Bell who provided the report.
By a unanimous vote, the direction was given by the City Council in the legal action titled Sheena
Sanders v. City of National City. The case arises alleged violation of the Fourth Amendment
stemming from an arrest
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d}(2)
One (1) Potential Case
City Attorney Bell stated there is nothing to report.
2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957
Employment Agreement: City Attorney
City Attorney Bell reported that there was direction given by City Council by unanimous
vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned the meeting in memory of Francine Vaigue.
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, March 15,
2022, 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Luz Molin=, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022.
Ale
jandra Sore o-Solis, Mayor
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