HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04-04 CC HA CDC MINREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 2023, 6:00 .m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National nal City, CA
Present:
Others Present:
Mayor Morrison
Vice -Mayor Molina
Councilmember Bush
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember ar ane
Brad Raulston, City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (via Zoom)
Carlos Aguirre, Housing Authority Director
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Alex Hernandez, Assistant Chief of Police
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Ben Martinez, Neighborhood Services Manager
Sergio Mora, Fire Battalion Chief
Angelita Palma, Housing Authority Programs Manager
Martin Reeder, Planning Manager
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Armando Vergara, Director of Community Development
Roberto Yana, 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 6:20 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City
Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, rd, National City, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Bush, Rodriguez, Yarnarse, Molina, Morrison
Other elected officials: Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp
AdministrativeOfficials present: F aulston, Schultz, Chapel (via Zoom), Aguirre,
Brennan, Hernandez, Hussain, Martinez, Mora, Palma, Reeder, Ryan, 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. Invocation was delivered by Albert
Mendivil.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment
allowing two (2) minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
Seven speakers provided in -person comments, one 1 written comment, and
four people provided virtual comment.
Comments received via Zoom:
Terri -Ann Skelly
Judith Strang
Becky Rapp
Barbara Gordon
In -person comments:
Joan Rincon
Edward Nieto
Sandra R.
Delfina Samanego
Cecilia Newton
Dukie ald rrama
Anita Brinkley
Written comment received not read into
the record:
Ted Godshalk
. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
.1 Fair Housing Month Proclamation
Mayor Morrison presented the proclamation to CSA San Diego County
Executive Director Estela De Los Rios.
.2 Introduction of New City Employees
Director of Administrative Services Molly Brennan and Assistant Chief
Hernandez announced the new employees and police recruits.
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMNIITTEE.I REPORTS Limited to Five (5)
Minutes each)
Councilmember ember Rodriguez spoke to the business of SANDAG.
Councilmember Bush provided an update on the Metropolitan Transit System.
Councilmember ber arcane reported on the Sweetwater Authority and San Diego
Community Power.
Vice -Mayor Molina spoke to her attendance at the City Council Goal Setting
Workshop and provided an update on the SANDAG Audit Subcommittee.
mittee.
Mayor Morrison provided an update on the Sweetwater Authority.
Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo reported on her recent attendance at the
2023 Annual Legislative Summit of the American Association of Port Authorities.
San Diego Community Power SDCP) ViceChair Aida Castaneda introduced
herself and provided information on the business of SDCP.
. CONSENT T CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
approve Consent Calendar items 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.7, and 7.8 with Items 7.3, 7.4,
and 7.6 pulled for public comment or discussion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
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 Police Captain Salary Increase
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31
Adopt the Resolution of the City of National City, California, amending the
National City Management Salary Schedule for the position of Police
Captain.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
PULLED —ITEM HEARD OUT OF ORDER
7.4 Approval of Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 436 to Allow Cruising
Across California
Mayor Morrison introduced California Assemblyman David Alvarez who
addressed the Council.
Written comments received, not read into the record:
Flavio Huizar
Olivia Fonseca
Recommendation: or mendation: Approve, send and file.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Counilmer erYam ne
to approve the staff recommendation.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember ber Bush to amend the letter to include
African American or Black and Brown and revise the word "events" to
"traditions".
Friendly amendment by Councilmember er ber Rodriguez to amend the letter to
include the signatures of the current Councilmembers.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by
Councilmember Bush to amend the letter to include Black or African
American and to include the signatures of the current Councilmembers.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane, Molina
Nays: Morrison
Motion carried by 4-1 vote.
.3 Authorize an agreement with Blue Violet Networks to provide video
surveillance and access control products and related services.
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32
In -person Comment:
Ted G dsh li
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with A3 Communications, Inc., DBA Blue Violet Networks, for a not -to -
exceed amount of $150,000 to provide video surveillance and access
control products and related services."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to p prove the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.5 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for a new WirelesCommunications Facility tbe located at
1900 National City Blvd.
Receive and File
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.6 Temporary Use Permit St. Anthony of Padua Church presentation of the
"Live Stations of the Cross" starting at 410 W. 18th Street on April 7, 2023
from 3 p.m. to 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.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the application.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.7 Warrant Register #33 for the period of 2 1 23 through 2/16123 in the
amount of $556,762.50.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $556,762.50
Motion carried by unanimous vote
7.8 Warrant Register #34 for the period of 2 1 /23 through 2/23123 in the
amount of $2267,953L57
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,267,953.57
Motion carried by unanimous vote
. 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.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
8.7 Introduction and First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Title 11 of the
National City Municipal Code (NCMC) flC — Vehicles and Traffic.
Director of Community Development Armando Vergara introduced the
Neighborhood Services Manager Ben Martinez and Dixon Resources
Unlimited President Julie Dixon who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:39 pm
In -Person Comment:
Jovita Arellano
Sophia Toral-Swain
Rabbit Arellano
Norma Acosta
Marie Obana
Carlos Ruiz
Aida Castaneda
Deanna Garcia
Comment received via Zoom
David Polanco
Written comment received, not read into the record:
Lorraine Quinones
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor yor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:52 pm
Recommendation: To repeal the Cruising Ordinance Chapter 11. of the
National City Municipal Code.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
President of the National Latina Business Women Association, Vice
President of the San Diego County Imperial Valley Chamber of Commerce
e
and the Executive Assistant to Mayor Morrison si Flores -Clark provided
comment and recognized Jovita Arell n .
Mayor Morrison called for a recess at 8:26.m., the meeting reconvened at 8:52
.m. with Counciimember Rodriguez absent.
Councilmember ber Rodriguez arrived at the dais at 8:53 p.m.
One public comment was received from Patty Finnegan.
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance by First Reading entitled,
"Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California,
Amending Title 11 of the National City Municipal Code ^ Vehicles and
Traffic Implementing the City's Parking Program."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to introduce the Ordinance with an amendment to remove the
beginning portion f Chapter 11.16.010, Section B as it relates to speeds of
65 miles per hour and add language to Section A to require review by the
Traffic Safety Committee ittee for their input and review on speed limits.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.1 Consideration of the findings of the Balanced Plan Environmental Impact
Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program MMI P .
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-33
Principal Planner Martin Reeder presented the item with Chen Ryan
Associates consultant John Helmer.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:21 p.m.
In -person comment
Sandy Naranjo
Kelsey Genesi
Ted Godshalk
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Rodriguez, seconded by
Councilmember amane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:28 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, Accepting the Findings of the Balanced Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Adopting by Reference the Mitigation
tion
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
er ber
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.2 Approval of Amendment to City's Local Coastal Program reflecting
jurisdictional boundary changes affected by the Port of SD - National City
Balanced Plan and expansion of the Bayshore Bikeway
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:47 p.m.
In -person comment
Sandy Naranjo
Ted Godshall
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Couricilmember
Bush to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:49 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City
Council of the City of National City, California, Approvinga Local Coastal
y
Program LCP Amendment to Reflect Jurisdictional Boundary Changes
Affected by the Port of San Diego's National City Balanced Plan and
Expansion of the Bayshore Bikeway."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Couricilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.3 Authorizing the sale of real properties known as API : -117- 4, 559-
117-05, 9-11 -- , -117- 7, 5 g-117-12 & declaring that the
properties are no longer needed for City purposes & that such properties
are non-exempt under the Surplus Land Act
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-35
City Manager Brad Raulston introduced the item and Attorney Ralph Hicks
who presented the item.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 10:07 p.m.
Lnperspn comment
Mitch Beauchamp (for items 8.3 and 8.4)
Ted Godshalk
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice -Mayor
Molina to close the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 10:13 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Counciimember Bush left the dais at 10:16 .m. and returned at 10:19 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, authorizing the sale of real properties known as
APNs: 559-117-04, -117-0 , 9-11 '- , 5 1 , and 559-117-12
and declare the properties as no longer needed for City purposes and that
such properties are non-exempt under the Surplus Land Act.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice -Mayor
Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
At 10:28 p.m. Mayor Morrison made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bush
as required by City Council Policy #104 Section Ill (L) extend the meeting after
10:30 p.m. to 11:00 pp.m. to finish City business.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.4 Authorizing the Sale of Real Property known as APN: -11 - 2 and
Declaring that the property is no longer needed for City purposes and that
the property is exempt under the Surplus Land Act.
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-36
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 10:28 p.m.
Counciimember Rodriguez exited the dais at .32 p.m. and returned at 0 34 p.m.
In -person comment
Ted Godshalk
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 10:31 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, Authorizing the Sale of Real Property known as
APN: 559-118-02 and Declaring that the property is no longer needed for
City purposes and that the property is exempt pt under the Surplus Land Act.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by
Councilmember Yamane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.5 Public Hearing and Resolution approving the section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Adopted Housing Authority Resolution No. 2023-87
Housing Authority Director Carlos Aguirre introduced the item.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 10:35 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina
to close the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 10:35 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Recommendation: Conduct the public hearing, receive public input, and
adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the Community Development
Commission —Housing Authority of the City of National City, California,
approving the Streamlined Annual Public Housing Agency Plan for the
Housing Choice Voucher Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and
authorizing the submittal of the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development."
ACTION: Motion by Counilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.6 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance amending Title 1 (Zoning) of
the National City Municipal Code to create an Interim Use Ordinance related
to the use of nonconforming buildings within the City.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-2519
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 10:36 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to close the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 10:36 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Consider Authorizing City Attorney to Hire Special Counsel to prepare
response regarding 105 Request Primary Voting System
In -person comment
Joan 1i no n
Mitch Beauchamp
Recommendation: Consider authorizing preparation and allocating funds.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation.
Friendly amendment by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by
Councilmember ember Bush to amend the Scope of Work to include language that
Special Counsel provide options.
10.
Ayes: Bush,Rodriuez, `vane, Molina
Nays: Morrison
Motion carried 4-1 vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report.
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
T
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
12.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was
no reportable action from the earlier Closed Session item.
5.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
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, April 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located
in City Hall, 1243 NationalCity Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
LaTonya H ps * airy, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the R
I. Meeting of May 2, 2023.
Morrison, Mayor