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OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
April 5, 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,
. CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor S t lo-Solis.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez, Sotelo-Solis
Absent: Bush
Other Elected Officials present: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Finney, BeH Jr., Chapel, Brennan, Barrera, Yano,
Aguirre, Ryan, Gilman, Meteau, Vergara, Parra, Tell, Lopez, Garcia.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Luisa Diaz de Leon,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember ember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MyorSetlo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public commentalloing three
(3) minute per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
No spoken comments.
Two 2 written comment were received and read: A. Delgado, and Christine Middleton and Henry
Manri ue .
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES - No agenda items
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS - No agenda items
PRESENTATIONS - No agenda items
INTERVIEWS ! APPiNTMENTS - No agenda items
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the Port.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported on the business of San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG), and San Diego Community Power SDCP ,
Councilmember Morrison reported on the business of the Regional Solid Waste Association
(RSWA).
Councilmember Rios reported on the business of the Sweetwater Authority Board, and the San
Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA).
Councilmember ember Rodriguez announced that the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority(RA)
meeting is forthcoming.
CONSENT CALENDER
Public Comment:
One (1) spoken comment was registered and heard: Chad Matkowski (Item 4).
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve
the Consent Calendar items I through 17.
Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
1. 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.
2. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes - February 2022,
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-47, Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Findings to Continue
Teleconference Meetings to May 3, 2022, as required by AB 361,
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-48, 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
ddressing the negative 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,
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5. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-49. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualifications "RFQ for
Employment and Labor Law legal services for the City of National City.
. Adopted Resolution No. 02 - 0. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Common Interest and Mutual Defense
Agreement between the San Diego Unified Port District and the City of National City.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-51. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California 1 accepting the work performed by Perry Electric, Inc. for the Citywide
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, CIP No. 19-13; 2) approving the final contract
amount of $336,625.42; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of 1 , 31.27;
and 4 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
8. Adopted Resolution No, 20 2- 2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California 1 accepting the work performed by Baker Electric for the Citywide Safety
Lighting Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-15; 2) approving the final contract amount of
$74,763,84; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of , .1 ; and 4)
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
9. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-53. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
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City, California 1 accepting the work performed by Lekos Electric, Inc. for the E. 4th Street
Protected Left Turn Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-14; 2) approving the final contract
amount of $105,934.20; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $5,296.71;
and 4 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
10. Adopted Resolution No, 202 - 4. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California 1 accepting the work performed by Select Electric, Inc. for the Fiber Optic
Traffic Signal Interconnect Expansion, Phase 2, CIP 19-08; 2) approving the final contract
amount of $383,120.74; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of $19,156.04;
and 4 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-55. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California 1 accepting the work performed by HMS Construction, Inc. for the
Pedestrian ADA Improvements Project, CIP No. 19-09; 2) approving the final contract
amount of 2 4, 9.20; 3) ratifying the release of retention in the amount of 11,7 447;
and 4 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the project.
12. Approved Temporary Use Permit - Community Easter sponsored by Heart Revolution
Church at 1920 Sweetwater Road on April 17, 2022 from 9 am, to 3 p4 r . with no waiver
of fes.
13. Approved Temporary Use Permit -- National Day of Prayer sponsored by Heart Revolution
Church at Kimball Park Bowl on May 5, 2022 with no waiver of fees.
14. Approved Temporary Use Permit — 3rd Annual End of Summer r Car Show hosted by the
San Diego Lowrider Coalition at Kimball Park on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. with no waiver of fees.
15. Approved Investment transactions for the month ended January 31, 2022.
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16. Ratified Warrant Register #34 for the period of 2 1 /22 through 2/24/22 in the amount of
$2,023,377.88
17. Ratified Warrant Register #35 for the period of 2 2 2 through 313/22 in the amount of
$454794i97
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18, Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Repealing and Replacing. National City Municipal Code Chapter 2,7 ,
entitled, Election Campaign Regulations.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Deputy City Clerk Chapel provided
the report and addressed questions from the City Council,
Mayor S t lo-S lis declared the Public Hearing open at 6:40 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to close the
Public blearing at 6:41 p,m.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Mayor S t l -Solis, to adopt the
Ordinance. Motion was amended to include direction to Staff to bring back an agenda item for
discussion of campaign contribution limits for future candidates at $1,000 for Mayor and for
City Councilmember seats.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt
the Ordinance as presented.
Ayes: Morrison, Rodriguez
Nays: Rios, Sotelo-Solis
Motion failed by 2-2 vote.
Vote on original motion.
Ayes: Rios, Sot to -Solis
Nays: Morrison, n, Rodriguez
Motion failed by 2-2 vote.
Ordinance has failed for lack of majority support and will not return for adoption.
19. Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2499. Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Municipal Code 9.60.230
(Evidence of a Cannabis weer s , and Representatives(s) Background Check Required)
and 9. 0.23 J (general Operating Requirements ent for all Commercial Cannabis
Businesses).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
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Mayor S t l -Solis introduced Economic Development Specialist Megan Gamwell who presented
the report and addressed questions from the City Council,
Mayor S t l -Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:27 p.m.
Public Comment:
Three 3 spoken comments were registered and heard: Judith Strang, Kelly McCormick, and
Becky Rapp,
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by C un irm mb r Morrison, to close
the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m,
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
OTI_ 1 : Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Sat l -Solis, to adopt the
Ordinance.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - No agenda items
NEW BUSINESS
20. Accepted Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant (Teriyaki Sun) located at 4 N. Euclid
Avenue, Suite A. (Applicant: Jose Armando Lua) (Case File 2021-24 CUP).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
Mayor S t I Ws lis introduced Principal Planner Martin Reeder who provided remarks.
Public Comment: None,
QIJQN: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison, to concur with
the Planning Commission's recommendation to accept and file the Notice of Decision.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote,
21. CONTINUED Notice of Decision —Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for distilled spirits sales (Type 21) at a proposed retail outlet (Tahona Mercado) to
be located at 802 `B' Avenue. (Applicant; Amar Harrag) (Case File 2021-27 CUP),
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor S t l -Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to ntinu this item
to a future public hearing.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
22. Accepted Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for the operation of a veterinary clinic at an existing Petco store located at 3426 Highland
Ave, Suite B. (Applicant: Pierre Cabral) (Case File 2021-29 CUP).
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
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Mayor Sot l -Solis introduced Principal Planner Martin Reeder who provided remarks.
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Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Mayor S t l -S li , to concur with
the Planning Commission's recommendation to accept and file the Notice of Decision,
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
23. Accepted Notice of Decision — Planning Commission sion approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for the modification of an existing wireless communications facility located at 700 National
City Blvd, (Applicant: J5 for Dish) (Case File 1-3 CUP),
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Item into the record.
Mayor S t to -Solis introduced Principal Planner Martin Reeder who provided remarks and
addressed questions from City C LIn iln mb rs,
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to concur
with the Planning Commission's recommendation to accept and file the Notice of Decision,
Motion passed by 4-0 vote,
24. Accepted Temporary Use Permit Cruise Nights hosted by United Lowrider Coalition from
May 6, 2022 to October 7, 2022 with no waiver of fees.
City Clerk Ilina read the title of the Item into the record.
Mayor S t l -Solis introduced Director of Community Development Vergara who provided the
report. Chief of Police Tellez was present to address questions.
Public Comment:
One 1 verbal comment was registered and heard: Jovita Arellano
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the
decision and recommend that the temporary use permit be filed with an amendment to extend the
route as 6th Street to 2 t" Street, and contingent upon submission of an agreement letter from the
staging site: Sweetwater High School.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING UTH I ITY
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY
25. Adopted Resolution No. 2 22- 3, Public Hearing and Resolution f the Community
Development nt Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City, California
approving the Streamlined Annual Public Housing Agency Plan ("Annual PHA Plan" for
the Housing Choice Voucher Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorizing the
submittal of the Annual PHA Plan for acceptance by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
City Clerk Molina read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Chair Sotelo-Solis introduced Director of Housing Aguirre and Manager of section 8 Housing
Program Marta Rios who provided the report and addressed questions from Commissioners.
Chair Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 8:00 p.m
Public Comment: None.
ACTION.: Motion by Commissioner Morrison, seconded by Commissioner Rios, to close the Public
Hearing at :1 p.m.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote,
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Rios, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, to adopt the
lesolution.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS - HOUSING AUTHORITY No agenda items
NEW BUSINESS - HOUSING AUTHORITY — No agenda items
C. REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
26, Discussion of Public Meeting Protocols.
City Clerk Molina provided an introduction. Deputy City Clerk Chapel provided a P werP int
Presentation. Deputy City Clerk Chapel and Assistant City Manager Winney addressed questions
from City Councilmembers.
Public Comment:
One (1) wrftteri comment was received and read: Ted Godshalk
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember ember Rodriguez, to accept
the recommendation of "Option 1: Return to In -Person City Council l eetings" effective August 2,
2022, for City Council, Planning Commission, and Community & Police Relations Commission
meetings, with the amendment to continue to read the written comments into the record for the
remainder of 2022.
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A friendly amendment was offered by Councilmember Rios to continue to offer online public verbal
comment via audio only (phone-in) on a trial basis for the remainder of 2022. Maker r and seconder
of the motion accepted the friendly amendment.
Motion passed by 4-0 vote.
Councilmember Rios requested for Staff to consider changing the cut-off time for acceptance of
public comment to an earlier time on the day of the meeting.
27. CONTINUED Discussion Item: City Council Policy Nos. 104 and 113 regarding City
Council Meeting Decorum.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor S t lo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to continue this item
to a future meeting.
Motion passed 4-0.
28. City Manager Report.
City Manager Raulston provided the report and introduced new employee, Economic
Development Manager Pedro Garcia.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Closing remarks were provided by City Treasurer, City Clerk, and members of the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Sot to -soles introduced City Attorney Bell who announced that there was nothing to report.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) Potential Case
No report.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section54956.9(01)
Name of Case: Tasha Williamson, et al. v. City of National City
United States District Court, Southern District of California — Case No. 1 -cv-O2 9 -
GPC-JLB
No report.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Elizabeth Lopez and Jacqueline Arevalo, et al. v. City of National City
San Diego Superior Court - Case No. 3 -201 --coo-CU-OR-CTL
No report.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.E
Employee Organizations: Police Officers Association (POA)
Agency Designated Representatives: Eddie Kreisberg (Labor Necatiator). Brad
Ralston (City Manager), Tony Winney (Assistant City Manager), Jose Tellez (Chief
of Police), Volly Brennan (Administrative Services Director), Paul Valadez (Budget
Manager - Finance), Grace Navarro (Human Resources Manaoer)
No report,
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Regular ° eeting of the City Council and Community
Development lopment omission - Housing Authority of the City of National City, Tuesday, April 19,
2022. 6:00 .m. via teleconference.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m,
Luz Malin City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2022.
A id r
Ale jan.ra So elo-Solis. Mayor
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