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Home My WebLink About2022 10-04 CC HA CDC MINREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 4, 2022, 6:00 .m. City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA Present: Others Present: Mayor Sotelo-Solis Vice -Mayor Bush Councilmember Rodriguez Councilmember Morrison Councilmember Rios Luz lin , City Clerk Shelley Chapel, Deputy City Clerk Brad IuIt, City Manager Frank Para, Assistant City Manager Phil Davis, Director of Finance Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing Roberto Yano, Director of Public Works nd City Engineering Jose Tell, Chief of Police Alejandro Hernandez, Police Captain Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary 1 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. 2. ROLL CALL C un it m mb r present: S t l -Solis, Bush (6:10 p.m. arrival), Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez Other Elected Officials absent: Beauchamp Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Parrs, Schultz, Chapel (via Zoom), Yano, Aguirre, Ryan, Davis, Tellez, Juarez, and Hussain Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG C un ilmemb r Morrison led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PUI31.1c COMMENT Mayor S t l -Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment ll ing two 2 minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina. Fifteen (15) spoken comments were received: Two (2) written comments were received and published on the City website. In -person comment received frrrm_: Laura Zarate Patrick DeMarco Eddie Perez Janice Luna Reynoso Paul VVapnowski Anthony Avalos Edward Nieto Randy Valderrama Bill Nosal Jacqueline Reynoso Laura Wilkinson n Sinton Gloria Jean Nieto John Borja Comment via Zoom received from: Judith Strang Becky Rapp Councilmember Morrison left the dais at 6:34 p.m. and returned at 6:35 p.m. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION 5.1 National nal City celebrates Latino Heritage Month recognizing the Valderrama, Baca and Nieto families. Mayor S t l -Solis introduced the Valderrama, Baca, and Nieto families and presented the proclamation. I n-person comment rcira frrr: MariP i l l i Becerra Pattie Harris Anthony Avalon Jacqueline Reynoso 6. F_SNI&T1P..flmited to Five (5) Minutes each) 6.1 Introduction of New City Employees City Manager Brad R ulst n announced the names of the new City employees. 7. INTERVIEWS AIAPPOINTMENTS 7.1 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions and Committees — City Council Appointment for Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission incumbent Javier Alvarado addressed the Council. City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appointment, ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to reappoint Javier Alvarado to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending September 30, 2027. Ayes: Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez Nays: : Sotelo-Solis Motion passed by 4-1 vote. 3 8. REGIONAL L BOARDS AND COMMITTEE_ REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each) Councilmember Morrison announced that the upcoming Regional Solid Waste Association meeting would include discussion of the EDCO contract, Councilmember ember Rios provided an update on the San Diego County Water Authority and announced the new Board members. Unified Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided an update regarding the Capital Improvement Program and announced an upcoming meeting to discuss the National City Balanced Plan and Projects Environmental Impact Report, 9. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9,10. Moved by Rios Seconded by Morrison Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on this Agenda 9.2 Declaring Findings to Continue to Teleconference Meetings to November 14, 2022, as Required by ACC 361. Approved Resolution No. 2022-158. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Making the Findings Required by AB 361 to Continue Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and the City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to November 14, 2022." Motion carried by nnirou vote 913 Request to designate the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, and Management Analyst Ill (Fire) as authorized agents to continue the cost recovery process for all open and future disasters up to three 3 years following the date of approval. Approved Resolution No, 2022-159. 4 Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non -State Agencies" Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.4 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 520 'F' Avenue. (Applicants: Christine & Liam Dunfey, Joe Duda) (Case File 2022-27 NA) Approved Resolution No. 2022-160. Staff recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for 520 `F' Avenue, Motion carried unanimous vote 9.5 Project close-out and notice of completion for five construction projects. Approved Resolution No. 2022-161. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1 accepting the work performed by the general contractors on the following five projects identified below: a) Camacho Recreation Center HVAC Replacement project CIP No. 20-07; Euclid Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements project CIP No. 18-10; c Paradise Creek Park Expansion project CIP No. 1 -1 ; d) Sweetwater Road Safety Enhancements project CIF No. 19-12; and e) Sweetwater River Bikeway Connections/ 30th Street Bicycle Facility Improvements project — CIP 1 - 1 ; 2 approving the final contract amounts; 3 ratifying the release of retentions; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for the projects". Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.6 Temporary Use Permit — Circa Hermanos Caballero Blue Unit sponsored by Circo Hermanos Caballero from October 6, 2022 to October 17, 2022 at the Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall with no waiver of fees, 2022-95. Approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver of fees. Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.7 Temporary Use Permit — Care for Humanity hosted by Church of Christ on October 23, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 3201 Kimball Park with no waiver of fees, 2622-. Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver of fees or in accordance to City Council Policy 802. Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.8 Temporary Use Permit — Hope Fest hosted by Heart Revolution Church at 1920 Sweetwater Road on October 31, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with no waiver of fees. Approve the Application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval with no waiver of fees or in accordance to City Council Policy 802, Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.9 Warrant Register #7 for the period of 6 12 22 through 8 18 22 in the amount of $686957.09. Ratify Warrants Totaling $686,957.09 Motion carried by unanimous vote 9.10 Warrant Register #8 for the period of 22 through 6 25 22 in the amount of $2,168,757.25, Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,168,757,25 Motion carried by unanimous vote 6 10. STAFF REPORTS City Clerk Molina read the title of the item into the record. 10,1 Update on the disposition of City -owned real property located at 921 929 National City Boulevard, National City, Housing Director Carlos Aguirre introduced the item. PowerPoint presentation was given by Kosmont Senior Vice President \ it S h It Kimley-Horn Analyst Precious Nicanor was present. Tower 999, LLC Managing Partner Cyrus Rapinan addressed the City Council. Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 7:19 p.m. and returned at 7:20 p .m, ACTION: Motion y Vice Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation with the amendment that staff explore commercial tenants, homeownership opportunities, local hire and public benefits, neighborhood prioritization, and a Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan analysis. Recess taken at 8:00 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. Councilmember Rodriguez returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m. Moved by Bush Seconded by Rodriguez Motion carried by unanimous vote 10.2 Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom som requesting the amendment ent of Senate Bill 357. City Manager Brad Raulston introduced Chief of Police Jose Tellez who presented the item. Moved by Morrison Seconded by Rios Motion carried by unanimous vote 7 11. CITY MANAGER'S ' REPORT City Manager Brad Faulston presented a PowerPoint Presentation and addressed the relocation of Granger Music Hall to El Toyon Park. He announced that National City was awarded the Outstanding Chapter Project of the Year by the American Pu' lic Works Association for the Roosevelt evelt Avenue Corridor Smart Growth Revitalization Project. Vice Wayor Bush left the dais at 8:25 p.m. and returned at 8:28 p.m. 12. ELECTED OFFICIALS IAL REPORT Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council. 13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Mayor Sotelo-Solis introduced Interim City Attorney Schulz who had nothing to report. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council ofthe City of National City, Tuesday, October 18, 2022,6:00 in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 o.m. Luz Molina ff ity Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Me of No mber 2022. Alejandra Sol or 8