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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Mayor
Vice -Mayor Bush (arrived at 7:03p.m.)
Coun dime ber Rodriguez
Coun ilmemleer Morrison
Coun ilme l er Rios
Brad Raulston, City Manager
Barry Schultz, Interim City Attorney
Frank Parra, Assistant City Manager
Luz Molina, City Clerk
Mitch Beauchamp, City Treasurer
Shelley Chapel, Deputy City Clerk (via Zoom)
Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Pedro Garcia, Economic Development Manager
Ben Martinez, Neighborhood Services Manager
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Angelita Palma, Housing Programs Manager
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Jose Tellez, Chief of Police
Armando Vergara, Director of Community Development
Roberto Yano, Director of Public Works and City Engineering
1. CALL To ORDER
A Regular ular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:02 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Sotelo-Solis, Bush (7:03 p.m. arrival), Morrison, Rios,
Rodriguez
Elected Officials: Beauchamp, Molina
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Parra, Schultz, Chapel (via Zoom), Aguirre,
Brennan, Garcia, Martinez, Mora, Palma, Ryan, T lle , Vergara, Yano
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor sotto -Solis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PUBLIC. COMMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment
allowing three. minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Molina.
in -person comment:
Dukie Valderamma
Larry Emerson
Ted Godshall
Comments received via Zoom:
Peggy Walker
Terri -Ann Skelly
5. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
5.1 Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager Brad Raulston introduced new City employees.
6. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE E oRTs Li st to Five 5 Minutes
each
Mayor Sotelo-Solis reported that SANDAG G December meetings were cancelled.
Unified Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo reported on the approval of the
Environmental Impact Report and Balance Plan.
. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 7.1 through 7.15.
Moved by Rios
Seconded by Rodriguez
Motion carried by unanimous vote by members present, Vice -Mayor Bush absent.
7.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.2 Approve the Local Appointments List — Maddy Act Requirement
Approval of the Local Appointments List for 2023 and Authorize the City Clerk to
post the list at City Hall.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.3 2023 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) Grant
Adopted Resolution No. 2 22-1 7
Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the 2023 Office of Traffic Safety
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute the Grant Agreement."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.4 Development Impact Fees Annual Report Fiscal Year 2021-22
Accept and file the report.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.5 Redevelopment ent Obligations Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2 23- 4 CROPS
23 and associated administrative budget (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
Resolution No. 2022 — 113
Adopt the Resolution approving ROPS 23-24 and the associated administrative
budget and authorizing them to be submitted to the Countywide Redevelopment
Successor Agency Oversight Board,
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.6 SANDAG Smart Growth incentive Program Grant Application for Planning Cycle
5 Funding
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-188
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Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, ratifying the submission of an application to San Diego Association
of Governments (SANDAG) and ratifying an agreement with SANDAG and
establishing fund appropriations and a corresponding revenue budget for the
Smart Growth Incentive Program (SLIP) funds in theamount of $294,477 for work
performed on the Focused General Plan Update general tasks, Community
engagement, Land Use Element, Mobility Element, Housing Element, Safety
Element, PE1R, Climate Action Plan Update, and Spanish translation services."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.7 Second Amendment to Agreement with National City Electric
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-189
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Mayor to approve a Second Amendment to the
Agreement with National City Electric increasing the not to -exceed amount by
$50,000 for a total Agreement amount of 1 0,000,"
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.8 Public Agency Retirement Services {PARS} Agreement
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-190
Approve the Resolution named below authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing
the Mayor to Execute the Agreement between the City of National City and Phase
II Systems d.b.a. Public Agency Retirement Services, for Comprehensive Trust
Administration Services.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.9 . Adopt a Resolution accepting and approving the recordation of a Deed Restriction
with the State of California, for El Toyon Park Improvements.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-191
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 accepting and approving the recordation of a Deed Restriction
with the State of California, by and through the California Department of Parks and
Recreation, for El Toyon Park Improvements — Prop 68 — SPP Program; and 2)
authorizing the City Manager to execute said Deed Restriction."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.10 Adopt a Resolution accepting and approving the recordation of a Deed Restriction
with the State of California, for Kimball Park Playground Improvements.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -1 2
Adopt a Resolution Entitled,"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 accepting and approving the recordation of a Deed Restriction
with the State of California, by and through the California Department of Parks and
Recreation, for Kimball Park Playground Improvements — Prop 68 — Per Capita
Program; and 2 authorizing the City Manager to execute said Deed Restriction."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.11 Project close-out and Notice of Completion for the National nal City Boulevard
Bikeway Project, CIP No. 19-18
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -1 3
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, I Accepting the work performed by Eagle Paving, Inc. for the
National City Boulevard Bikeway Project, CIP No. 19-18; 2 approving the final
contract amount of 714! 4 .3 ; 3 ratifying the release of retention in the amount
of $35,300.17; and 4 ratifying the signing of the Notice of Completion for the
project."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.12 Accept Bid Received on November 10, 2022, and Award a Contract to SWCS Inc.
for the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements ents CIP No. 20-05.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022 1 4
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 rejecting bid received on September 8, 2022f r the Police Pistol
Range Safety Improvements; 2 accepting bids received on November 10, 2022;
3 awarding a contract to SWCS Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $624,111 for
the Police Pistol Range HVAC and Safety Improvements CIP No. 20-05; 4)
authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $93,617 for any unforeseen
changes; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.13 Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
.14 Warrant Register #16 for the period of 10 1 122 through 10/20/22 in the amount
of $2,081,927.31
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,0817927.31
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.15 Warrant Register #17 for the period of 10/21/22 through 10/27/22 in the amount
of 1,036,673A4
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,036,673.44
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of the Public Hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice.
8.1 Public hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
National city, California, amending Title 9 of the National City Municipal Code by
adding Chapter 9.64 pertaining to Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2022 — 2505
Director of Housing Carlos Aguirre presented the item.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis declared the Public Hearing open at 6:29 p.m.
in -Person Public Comment:
Sylvia Gardner
Mary of
Francisco
Comment received via Zoom:
Julie Paule
Public Hearing closed at 6:38 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rios
to close the public hearing.
Motion approved unanimously.
Recommendation:
Conduct the public hearing and consider the ordinance for adoption.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to
approve staffs recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously by members present, Vice -Mayor Bush absent.
9. STAFF REPORTS
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.1 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Year Two Funding
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-195
Housing Programs Manager Angielita Palma and Neighborhood hborhood Services and
Manager Ben Martinez presented the report and provided a PowerPoint
Presentation.
I n-Person Public Comment:
Joan Rincon
Vice -Mayor Bush arrived on the dais at 7:03 p.m.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Year Two funding
to 1 establish Year Two PLHA budget appropriations and the corresponding
revenue budget in the amount of $400,000.06; 2 reallocate $115,989.84 of
unused funds from Year One PLHA funding; 3 approve a Spending Plan for said
PLHA funding in Fiscal Year 2023; and 4 authorize the City Manager to execute
agreements with the Alpha Project for a not -to -exceed amount of $60,000 and the
McAlister Institute for a not -to -exceed amount of $440,710.90 for homeless
outreach, case management, emergency housing, and other housing services for
people experiencing .homelessness and those at -risk of becoming homeless."
ACTION:
Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
Motion approved unanimously by members present, Vice -Mayor Bush absent.
9.2 Appropriation of Funds in the amount of $999,996 for the Clean Mobility Options
(CMO)Voucher Program for the Free Ride Around National City (FRANC).
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-196
Director of Public Works and City Engineer Roberto Yano presented the item.
In -Person Public Comment:
Joan Rincon
Larry Emerson
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Appropriation of Funds in the amount of $999,996
for the Clean Mobility Options (CMG) Voucher Programs for the Free Ride around
National City (FRANC)."
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ACTION:
Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Coun ilmer ber Rios.
Motion approved unanimously.
Mayor Soteio-Solis called for a recess at 7:33 pyre. and reconvened the meeting at7:46
p.m. with members So elo-So// , Bush (returned at 7:48.m.), Morrison, Rios, and
Rodriguez present.
9.3 Amendment of City Council Policy No. 802, "City Support for Special Events,
Activities, Programs and Services," modifying events to the Sponsored and Co -
Sponsored List.
Adopted Resolution olution No. 2022-197
Community Development Director Armando Vergara presented the item.
In -Person Public Comment:
Jovita Ariano
Maria Rosales
Comment received via Zoom.
Aida Casteneda
Written comment:
Marisa Rosales
Victor Castro
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Amendment of City Council Policy No. 802, "City
Support for Special Events, Activities, Programs and Services."
ACTION:
Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Mayor Sotelo-Solis to approve the staff
recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously.
9.4 Approval of Three 3 Cannabis Business Development Agreements
Economic Development Manager Pedro Garcia presented the item.
Mayor Sotelo-Solis allowed two minutes each for public comment.
In -Person Public Comment:
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
Joan Rincon
Janice Reynoso
Anthony Avalon
Jaqueline Reynoso
Rosy Vasquez
Pattie Harris
Brian Clapper
Moya Gaines -Ramos
Rosanna Rodriguez
Pearl Ayon
Alex Ayon
Quintin Sharman
Taksato
Comment received via Zoom:
Becky Rapp
Barbara Gordon
Kelly McCormick
Written Comments:
Ted Godshalk
Tony Young
Tania Arauz
Ceasar Fregoso
Vice -Mayor Bush disclosed that he had conversations with applicants; Sessions
by the Bay, Cali Mota, Stiizy National City, and Dukie Valderrama.
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais p.m, , and returned at , 3 p.m.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving the Cannabis Business Development Agreements with
Shryne Group, Off the Charts, and Sessions by the Bay."
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Councilmember Rios to
approve the staff recommendation.
Friendly amendment to approve staff recommendation with the following
amendments:
• Community Benefit Fund of 1 % net profit after the first year with a
minimum of $50,000 per license;
• At least 30% local hire and 20% previously incarcerated individuals;
• Staff to provide the list of owners and emailed to the City Council;
• The addition of 501c3 charitable organizations, 501c4 social welfare
organizations, 501c6 business leagues; and,
® Clean-up of each of the four districts, in rotation
Substitute Motion by Vice -Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to revise the local hire component to 50% local hire and 50% previously
incarcerated individuals.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez
Nays: Sotelo-Solis, Morrison, Rios
Motion failed by 3-2 vote.
Original motion:
Motion approved unanimously.
Mayor Sotelo-Soils called for a recess at 9:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:56
p. m. with members Sotelo-Solis, Bush, Morrison, Rios, and Rodriguez present.
9.5 Protocols for Public Meetings for Civil Service Commission
Deputy City Clerk Chapel presented the item.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-199
Recommendation: Discuss and Direct Staff on Protocol to Use for Future
Meetings.
ACTION:
Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
support staffs recommendation.
Motion approved unanimously.
9.6 Verbal Report -Out of Salary and Benefits in the Employment Agreement of the City
Attorney as required by the Brown Act.
City Clerk Molina read the report out loud in compliance with Government Code
Section 54953(c)(3).
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
ACTION:
Motion by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush
Motion approved unanimously.
10. CITY C I A E 'S REPORT
City Manager spoke to the upcoming holiday events.
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by City Clerk, and members of the City Council.
11.1 Discussion on Policy 105 Request - Councilmember Rios "Formation of
Environmental Health and Justice Advisory Committee"
Councilmember Rios provided the merit of her request to appoint three residents
and two organizations; Environmental Health Coalition and Olivewood Gardens;
to the Environmental Health and Justice Advisory Cornmittee.
in -Person Public Comment:
Kelsey Genesi
comment received via Zoom;
Claire Groebner
Written Comments:
Rosamaria Barrientos
Consuelo Martinez
Margaret Godshalk
Angela Gastelum
ACTION:
Per City Council Policy #104 at 10:15 p.m, a Motion by Mayor So eio-Solis, seconded by
Tee -Mayor Bush to continue the meeting past 10:30 . m. in order to complete the items
on the agenda.
Motion approved unanimously.
Recommendation:
Discussion on the merits of the item and staff direction.
ACTION:
Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Vice -Mayor Bush for the formation
of a seven (7) member Environmental Health and Justice Advisory Committee
consisting of three (3) residents and two 2 organizations; Environmental Health
Coalition and Olivewood Gardens, and two (2) business members. Committee
would be overseen by a City employee.
Friendly amendment that the Scope of Work for the Committee include the
implementation of the Climate Action Plan and the Health and Justice Element and.
that the City Manager explore best practices of other cities.
Ayes: Sotelo-Solis, Bush, Rios, Rodriguez
Nays: Morrison
Motion approved by 4-1 vote.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
13.
CLOSED
SESSION
Mayor Satelo-Solis introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was no
reportable action,
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
TIOI
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
Number of potential cases: 5
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sotelo-Solis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
National City, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 in the Council Chamber, located in City
Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
LaTohT ssain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Special Meet