HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 02-07 CC HA CDC MINPresent:
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REGULAR LAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Mayor Morrison
Vice -Mayor Molina
Councilmember Bush
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane
Brad Raulston, City Manager
Barry Schultz, Interim City Attorney
Frank Parra, Assistant City Manager
Shelley Chapel, Interim City Clerk (via Zoom)
Carlos Aguirre, Director of Housing
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Alex Hernandez, Police Captain
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Joanne McGhee, Community Services Manager
Sergio Mora, Fire Battalion Chief
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Armando Vergara, Director of Community Development
ment
Paul Valadez, Budget Manager
Roberto Yano, Director of Public Works and City Engineering
1 # CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:12 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: Morrison, Molina, Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane
Other elected officials: Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp
Administrative Officials present: Raulston, Parra, Schultz, Chapel (via Zoom), Aguirre,
Brennan, Hussain, McGee, Mora, Ryan, Hernandez, Valadez, Vergara, Yano
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Vice -Mayor Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance. Innovation was delivered by National
City Clergy Association Pastor Eddie Dueras.
Item 5.2 heard out of order.
5,2 Presentation of Proclamation - 82nd Airborne Division, San Diego Chapter - Honor Guard
Day
Mayor Morrison presented the proclamation to the 82nd Airborne Division.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
three (3) minutes per comment and introduced Interim City Clerk Chapel.
Two 2 speaker slips were received for in -person comment and five people provided
virtual comment.
Comment received via Zoom:
Terri -Ann Skelly
Gina Austin
Becky Rapp
Peggy Walker
Judith Strang
In -Person Comment:
Geoffrey Schrock
Laura Wilkinson
5. PROCLAMATIONS AID RECOGNITION
5.1 Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager Brad Raulston presented the item and recognized the new
employees. Director Brennan introduced Hasani Wiggins, HR Manager and Fire
Chief Mora introduced five new recruits.
6. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS I T$ (Limited Fire Minutes
each
Vice -Mayor Molina provided an update on the San Diego Association of Governments
Board.
Councilmember Bush provided an update on the business of the Metropolitan Transit
Service.
Councilmember Yamane provided an update on the San Diego County Water Authority.
Mayor Morrison spoke to his appointments and provided an update on the business of the
Sweetwater Authority and the South County Economic Development Council.
Councilmember ember Rodriguez spoke to his appointment on the Public Safety Committee for
San Diego Association of Governments and for the Metropolitan Transit Service.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 7.1 through 7.3, item 7.6 and items 7.8 through
7.10 with Item 7,4 pulled for discussion by Councilmember Bush and Item 7.7 pulled for
discussion by Vice -Mayor Molina.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
7.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.3 Authorizing the City to piggyback onto San Diego Unified Port District Agreement
#70-2022MA with Data Ticket, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing Services in a
not -to -exceed amount of $70,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 23- .
One online comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, waiving the formal bid process pursuant to National City Municipal Code
Section 2.60.260 regarding cooperative purchasing and authorizing the City to
piggyback onto San Diego Unified Port District Agreement 7 W2 2 MA with Data
Ticket, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing Services in a not -to -exceed amount of
7,."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.4 Approval of Agreement with EXOS Community Services LLC for Las Palmas Pool
Operations
City Manager Brad Raulston provided a report on the item.
EXOS Aquatic Manager Dillon Delaney participated virtually and answered
questions posed by the City Council.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Service
Agreement between the City of National City and EXOS Community Services,
LLC, to provide Aquatic Programs and Services at Las Palmas Pool located at
1800 East 22nd Street"
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Rodriguez to continue the
item to a future meeting to allow staff time to return with a proposed budget.
Friendly amendment by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez that the item return no later than the March 7, 2023 City Council
meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7.5 Memorandum of Agreement between the California Department of Transportation
and the City of National City for the preparation and approval of the environmental
document for the 1- /SR-1 /Harbor Drive 2.0 Connected Corridor project.
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-07.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing
City Manager or Designee to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the
California Department of Transportation and the City of National City for the
Preparation and Approval of the Environmental Document for the 1- /S -
1 /Harbor Drive 2.0 Connected Corridor Project.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.6 Acceptance of a Grant of Easement and Right -of -Way from National Plaza LLC
and Plaza Blvd LLC for the private street commonly known as a portion of
Avenue, for the installation of bicycle lanes and other improvements.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 -0 .
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Accepting and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Grant of
Easement and Right -of -Way fromNational Plaza LLC, and Plaza Blvd LLC, for the
private street commonly known as a portion of N Avenue, for the installation of
bicycle lanes and other improvements associated with the Central Community
Mobility Enhancements Project, CIF No. 19-23."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.7 Semi -Annual Report — Boards, Commissions, and Committee Attendance Report
Includes Fourth Quarter and Full Calendar Year 2022
7.8
Vice -Mayor Molina thanked Commissioners and Committee members and
recognized those with perfect attendance.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember ember Bush to
approve the staff recommendation.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by
Mayor Morrison to amend the report to include the attendance record of
Councilmember Yamane for the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory
Committee.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Temporary Use Permit — Circus Vargas event sponsored by Circus Vargas from
February 17, 2023 to February 27, 2023 at the Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall 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.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.9 Warrant Register #23 for the period of 12/2/22 through 1 8 22 in the amount of
$715,173.08.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $715,173.08
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.10 Warrant Register #24 for the period of 121 22 through 1 /1 /22 in the amount of
$3,727,077.84
Ratify Warrants Totaling 3, 27,077. 4
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.
.1 Public Hearing and Introduction of Multiple Ordinances Amending the National City
Municipal Code Chapters 1 .0 , 15.14, 15.20, 1 .2 , 15.28, 1 .7 , 15.78, and
15.79 related to California Codes for Fire, Electrical, Energy, Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical,
Director of Community Development Vergara presented the item,
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:39 p.m.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinances for the 2022 California Fire Code and
the National Fire Protection Association Standards; the 2022 California Building
Code; the 2022 California Electrical Code and 2020 National Electrical Code; the
2022 California Energy Code; Appendix J of the 2022 California Building Code,
and Amending Chapter 15.70 (Grading) of the National City Municipal Code; the
2022 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2022 California Mechanical
Code; the 2022 California Plumbing Code; and the 2022 California Residential
Code and all Appendices related to these Codes; receive public input; and
schedule for the meeting of February 21, 2023, for consideration and adoption.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.
8.2 Public Hearing and introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
National City, California Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City
Council.
City Attorney Schultz presented the report.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:42 p.m.
In -Person Public Comment:
Mitchel Beauchamp
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush to.
close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:43 p.m.
Recommendation: mendation: Introduce an ordinance adjusting Mayor and City Council
compensation in accordance with City Council direction.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to bifurcate compensation for the Mayor and City Council and decrease
the compensation to 15% for the Mayor.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
approve the Introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion carried by 3-2 vote.
Ayes: Morrison, Rodriguez, Yamane
Nays: Bush, Molina
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant Acceptance
Approved Resolution No. 2023-09.
Community Services Manager McGee presented the item.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
amendment to the agreement between the City of National City and the County of
San Diego to accept the Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant and establish grant
fund appropriations of $198,815 and corresponding revenue budget."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote by those present.
Co nciimember Bush left the dais at 7.-59 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
9.2 Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California authorizing
various fiscal year 2023 first quarter budget adjustments
Approved Resolution olution No. 2023-10.
Budget Manager Valadez presented the report.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and adopt the resolution authorizing
fiscal year 2023 supplemental budget appropriations.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Raulston introduced staff who provided updates.
Director of the Housing Authority Aguirre provided a report on the House National City
Opt -in Density Bonus Program.
Director of Engineering & Public Works Yano provided a report on the Eastside 1-805
Community Greenbelt Project.
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
11.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Street Sweeping Schedule and Associated
Policy/Procedures Requested by Councilmember Rodriguez
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
ber
Rodriguez to add the item to the next agenda.
11.2
Motion carried by ,1 vote.
Ayes: Morrison, Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane
Nays: Molina
POLICY 105 REQUEST - city Council Policy #901 Management of Real Property
(sale, Lease, Rental, Surplus) Requested by Councilmember Rodriguez
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to add the item to the next City Council meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Closing remarks were provided by Members of the City Council.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morrison introduced Interim City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was
no reportable action from the earlier Closed Session items.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
Number of potential case: I
. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957.E
Positioned 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 21, 2023 — 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall,
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
LaTonya l ain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023
Morrison, Mayor