HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 01-17 CC HA CDC MINPresent:
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Mayor Morrison
Vice -Mayor Molina
C un llr ember Bush (via Zoom)
Councilmember Rodriguez
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C u n iir em er Yamane
Brad Raulston, n, City Manager
Barry Schultz, City Attorney
Frank Parra, Assistant City Manager
Shelley Chapel, Interim City Clerk (via Zoom)
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Joanne McGee, Community Services Manager
Sergio Mora, Fire Battalion Chief
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Jose Telle , Chief of Police
Armando Vergara, Director of Community unity Development
Roberto Yano, Director of Public Works and City Engineering
I. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:04 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
AB 9 Request:
City Councilmember Bush requested to attend the meeting virtually due to
"emergency circumstances."
Mayor Morrison explained the protocol for AB 2449 Teleconference Attendance
of a City Councilmember.
Mayor Morrison confirmed that at least a quorum of the legislative body is
present at the location of the meeting in City Council Chamber as identified on
the agenda.
Mayor Morrison confirmed a two-way visual and telephonic service and a live
webcasting of the meeting to allow the public to hear, and observe the meeting
was available, and the opportunity for public to attend via call -in option, Zoom,
and in -person location of the meeting.
This will be the first virtual City Council Meeting Councilmember Bush has
attended in 2023 under the AB 2449 provision due to "Emergency
Circumstances."
Councilmember Bush confirmed there was no other individual over the age of 18
present at the remote location with him.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to approve the remote participation of Coun iimernber Bush due to
"Emergency Circumstance."
stance."
Motion approved unanimously.
2. ROLL. CALL
Councilmembers ber present: Morrison, Molina, Bush (via Zoom), Rodriguez, Yamane
Other elected officials: Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, ton, Parra, Schultz, Chapel (via Zoom), Aguirre,
Brennan, Hussain, McGee, Mora, Ryan, Tellez, Vergara, Yano
interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Yamane led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was delivered.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment
alloying two 2 minutes per comment and introduced Interim City Clerk Chapel.
Comment received via Zoom:
Terri -Ann Skelly
Judith Strang
Barbara Gordon
Peggy Walker
Becky Rapp
Jacqueline Reynoso
Inponc.orn merit:
Stephanie Delgado
Rosaura Delgado
Sherry Gogue
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
Ted God balk
Geoffrey Schrock
Jeremy Day
Dukie Valderrama
Karla Apalategui
Adrian Rodriguez, SEIU
Morgan White, SEIU
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
5.1 Employee of the Quarter - Kevin Hamel, Fire Engineer
Fire Chief Mora presented the item and recognized Fire Engineer Kevin Hamel.
5.2 Retiree Service Recognition - Steve Shephard, Police Sergeant
Mayor Morrison announced that this item would be heard at the February
2023 City Council meeting.
6. PRESENTATION TION (Lirnited to Five (5) Minutes each)
6.1 Presentation of 2023 Storm Water Calendar Winners
Presented by Engineering and Public Works Department, Management Analyst
Tirza Gonzales, who introduced the youth calendar winners. Ms. Gonzales
introduced National School District Superintendent Leighangela Brady who
addressed the City Council.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided an update on the National
City Balanced Plan and Pepper Park.
Vice -Mayor Molina provided an update on the San Diego Association of Governments
Board.
Mayor Morrison reported that the Sweetwater Authority meeting was cancelled.
Councilmember Bush provided an update on the business of the Air Pollution Control
District.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.11.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance
on this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.3 Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement for 1628 Orange Street
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -1
Approve the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California 1 approving an Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Agreement with Orange St. Partners, LLC, a California limited partnership,
restricting the rent and occupancy of one 1 unit to a very low income
household in exchange for two concessionspursuant to California Government
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Code Sections 65915 — 65918 for the development of 8 housing units located at
1628 Orange Street in National City."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.4 Awarding a Contract to E&H General Contracting Inc. for the MLK Community
Center Kitchen Upgrades and New Flooring CIF No. 22-06
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-2.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, 1 awarding a contract to E&H General Contracting Inc.
in the not -to -exceed amount of $599,810 for the MLK Community Center —
Kit hen Upgrades and New Flooring Project CIP No. 2-0 2 authorizing a 15%
contingency in the amount of $89,972 for any unforeseen changes; and 3)
authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.5 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval - Conditional Use Permit for
on -sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 7) at a proposed restaurant
(Texas Roadhouse) to be located at 1908 Sweetwater Rd.
Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends
that the Notice of Decision be filed (Case File No. 2022-33 CUP)
Development— Planning).
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.6 Investment transactions for the month ended October 31, 2022.
Accept and file the Investment Transaction Ledger for the month ended October
31, 2022.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.7 Warrant Register #18 for the period of 1 / /22 through 11/03/22 in the amount
of $3,085,499.65
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,085,499.65
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.8 Warrant Register #19 for the period of 11/0 122 through 11/101 2 in the amount
of $518,728.25
Ratify Warrants Totaling $518,728.25
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.9 Warrant Register #20 for the period of 11/11/22 through 11/17/22 in the amount
of , 702, 92 .29
Ratify Warrants Totaling ,702,92 . 9
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.10 Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11118/22 through 11/24/22 in the amount
of $1,57t871.71
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,571,871.71
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.11 Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/25122 through 12 1 2 in the amount
of $3,493,881.88
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,493,881
Motion carried by unanimous vote
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Resolution of the City of National City, California authorizing the Police Lateral
Officer Bonus Program from January 2023 through December 2024
Presented by Administrative Services Director Molly Brennan. Police Chief
Tellez answered questions posed by the City Council.
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-3.
ACTION: Approved the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution olution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Authorizing the Police Officer Lateral Bonus
Program from January 2023 through December 2024."
Motion carried unanimous vote
9.2 Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City of National City and Tower
999, LLC for the disposition of City -owned real property located at 921, 925, and
929 National City Boulevard, National City and development of a mixed -use
housing project.
Councilmember Yamane recused on the item and disclosed that she had
received a campaign contribution within the last 12 months from the applicant.
Councilmember ber Yamane exited Council Chamber.
Housing Director Carlos Aguirre introduced Kosmont Companies Senior Vice
President Wil Soholt who presented the item utilizing a PowerPoint
Presentation.
In -Person Public_Comment
Mark Marquez
Robert Moreno
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-4.
Approve a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California authorizing the City Manager to execute an Elusive
Negotiating Agreement by and between the City of National City and Tower 999,
LLC, a Nevada limited liability company for the disposition of City -owned real
property located at 921, 925, and 929 National al City Boulevard and development
of a seven -story, mixed use building with approximately 9,294 square feet of
retail/commercial space and 127 rental dwelling units."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation with an amendment that the
terms include a Project Labor Agreement, free transit passes provided by the
developer, and a homeownership component.
Friendly amendment by Councilmember Rodriguez that the terms include a
student housing component.
Original motion:
Ayes: Morrison, Bush, Molina, Rodriguez
Nays: None.
Recused: Yamane
Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
Councilmember Yamane returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m.
9.3 Compensation of Mayor and City Council.
City Attorney Barry Schultz introduced the item.
Recommendation: endation: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to increase the salary of the Mayor and City Council by 30%.
Substitute Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina to increase the salary by 15%. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Original motion:
Ayes: Molina, Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane
Nays: Morrison
Motion carried by -1 vote.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Brad Raulston thanked staff for their hard work and provided information
regarding San Diego Community Power.
11. ELECTED OFFICIAL ► REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by City Treasurer, and members of the City Council.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that on December 6,
2022 the City Council unanimously approved a settlement related to a sewage spill.
City Attorney Schultz reported that discussions related to the Public Employee
Performance Evaluation would be continued to a Closed Session meeting on February
7, 2023
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957.E
Position to be Reviewed: City Manager
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
National City, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6:00 in the Council Chamber, located in City
Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Tonya Hu
n, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2023.
on Morrison, Mayor