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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 2, 2023, 6:00 . m ,
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
(Councilmember Yaman )
Hyaft Regency Sacramento
1209 "L" Street Sacramento CA 95814
(Per Government Code54953)
Mayor Morrison (via Zoom)
Vice -Mayor Molina
Councilmember Bush
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane (via Zoom)
Armando Vergara, Acting City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Carlos Aguirre, Housing Authority Director
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Ben Martinez, Acting Community Development Director
Sergio Mora, Fire Battalion Chief
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Jose Tellez, Chief of Police
Paul Valadez, Budget Manager
Roberto Yam, 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
6:06 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
AB.2.449.. Request:
Mayor Morrison requested to attend the meeting virtually due to "just cause. "
Vice -Mayor Molina explained the protocol for AB 2449 Teleconference Attendance of a
City Councilmember.
Vice -Mayor Molina confirmed that at least a quorum of the legislative body was 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 was the first virtual City Council Meeting Mayor Morrison attended in Calendar Year
2023 under the AB 2449 provision. Mayor Morrison confirmed there was no other
individual over the age of 18 present at the remote location with him. Attending a RSWA
Waste Expo for a government agency and government function.
ACTION: The remote participation of Mayor Morrison due to "Just Cause" was approved
unanimously.
Roll Call Vote to allow Mayor Morrison to attend virtually via AB 2449,
Councilmembers present: Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane (via Zoom), Molina, Morrison (via
Zoom)
Vice -Mayor Molina announced that City Councilmember ember Yamane would be attending
remotely as noticed on the agenda from a location in Sacramento. Due to the
requirements of the AB2449, this virtual attendance does not qualify, but since the
notification and location were provided prior to the distribution and posting of the meeting
agenda she is able to attend if she meets the requirements. Vice -Mayor Molina
confirmed that Councilmember Yamane had posted the agenda and provided access to
the meeting at her location as required by the Brown Act and Government Code Section
54953. Councilmember Yamane confirmed and was allowed to continue virtually. This
action does not require a vote of the City Council.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmember present: Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane (via Zoom), Molina, Morrison
(via Zoom)
w PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Reverend Edmund° Zarate-Suarez.
. PUBLIC CM
Vice -Mayor Molina summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment
allowing three 3 minutes per comment and introduced Executive Secretary Tonya
Hussain.
One person provided an in -person comment, one 1 written comment, and seven (7)
people provided virtual comment.
Comments received via Zoom:
Barbara Gordon
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
Peggy Walker
Terri -Ann Skelly
Judith Strang
Kelly McCormick
Becky Rapp
Written comment received, not read into
the record:
Ted Godshalk
In -person comment:
Edward Nieto
. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
.1 Reverend Ed undo Zarate-Suarez Day
Vice -Mayor Molina presented the proclamation to Reverend Edundo arate-
Suarez.
Public comment was received from Maria Hernandez and Almida Robles.
.2 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Vice -Mayor Molina presented the proclamation to Honorary Consul for the
Philippines for San Diego County Audie J. Castro.
6.3 54th Annual Professional MunicipaC Clerks Week
Mice -Mayor Molina presented the proclamation to Executive Secretary Hussain
on behalf of City Clerk Shelley Chapel.
.4 Retiree Service Recognition - Jeffrey W. Rouston
Vice -Mayor Molina presented the proclamation to Jeffrey W. Rouston.
6.5 Introduction of New City Employees
Assistant Police Chief Alex Hernandez and Fire Battalion Chief Mora introduced
the new employees.
. REGIONAL AL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS TS Limited to__Five...() Minutes
each
Councilmember Rodriguez had nothing to report.
Councilmember ber Bush spoke to his attendance at the American Public Transit
Association Conference
Co nci/mem er Rodriguez left the dais p.m. and returned at 7:19 p.m.
Vice -Mayor Molina provided an update on the SANDAL Board of Directors Meeting and
announced SA lD G's Bike Anywhere Day to occur on May 1 th1 6:00 — 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Yamane provided an update on the Sweetwater Authority, the San
Diego County Water Authority, and the Finance Committee Meeting for Metropolitan
Wastewater. Announced the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month for
the month of May.
Mayor Morrison provided an update on the Sweetwater Authority and announced his
attendance at Waste Expo .
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided an update.
. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.8.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Motion carried by unanimous vote
.3 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval - Conditional Use Permit for
beer and wine sales (ABC Type-41) and live entertainment at a new coffee shop
(Public Square Coffee House) located at 127 E. 8th Street.
Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends
mends
that the Notice of Decision be filed (Case File No. 2 23- 1 CUP) (Community
Development — Planning).
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.4 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval - conditional Use Permit for
a drive -through lane within a proposed commercial development to be located at
2305 Sweetwater Road.
Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends
that the Notice of Decision be filed (Case File No. 2022-12 CUP)
Development — Planning).
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.5 Approval of Agreement with the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation for
Senate Bill (SB) 1383 compliance support services.
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-46
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of National City and the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, a California
non-profit corporation, for SB 1383 compliance support services."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.6 Encroachment Permit and Agreement for 1291 National City Boulevard
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-47
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Mayor to sign an Encroachment Permit and
Agreement for the Temporary Installation of a Scaffolding within the City
Reserved Right of Way at 129 National City Boulevard."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.7 Warrant Register #37 for the period of 3 16 23 through 3/16/23 in the amount of
$565,066.05.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $565,066.05
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.8 Warrant Register #38 for the period of 3117123 through 3/23/23 in the amount of
$1,945,646.70
Ratify Warrants Totaling 1,9,6 6.70
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Councilmem er Bush left the dais at 7:28 p.m. and returned at 7:3 .m.
m PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City amending the previously adopted Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF) schedule and annual adjustment to the TDIF.
Adopted Resolution No. 023-48
Director of Public Works and City Engineering Roberto Yano was present for
questions.
Vice -Mayor Molina declared the Public Hearing open at 7:29 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Coun ilr ember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Rodriguez, Yamane, Molina, Morrison
Absent: Bush
Motion carried by 4-1 vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City amending the
previously adopted Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) schedule and
annual adjustment to the TDIF, pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section
. 2.100 and consistent with Government Code Section 66017, approving an
adjustment to the TDIF of 2 percent, as required by the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) for receipt of TransNet local street improvement
revenues, resulting in the TDIF increasing from $2,688.21 per new residential
dwelling unit to $2,741 .$25741.97 per unit beginning July 1, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
adopt the Resolution.
Ayes: Rodriguez, Yamane, Molina, Morrison
Absent: Bush
Motion carried by 4-1 vote.
.2 Public Hearing No. 2 and adoption of HUD 2023-2024 Action Plan and allocation
of funds to CDBG and HOME activities.
Adopted Resolution No. 202 - 9
Housing Authority Director Carlos Aguirre was present for questions.
Vice -Mayor Molina declared the Public Hearing open at 7:31 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
ber
Yamane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Public Hearing No. 2 of 2 and
adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California
adopting the L.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023-
2024 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of 2023-2024 HUD entitlement grant
funds and program income to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program activities proposed for 2023-
2024 Annual Action Plan."
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush to adopt
the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.1 Appropriation of funds for the National City Targeted Local Coastal Program
Amendment to update General Plan and Zoning Code references.
Adopted Resolution No. 3- o
Director of Public Works s and City Engineering Roberto Yano was present for
questions.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, authorizing establishing an appropriation and
corresponding revenue budget in the amount of $100,000 for the National City
Targeted Local Coastal Program Amendment, reimbursable through the Local
Coastal Program Local Assistance Grant Program approved by the California
Coastal Commission."
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush to adopt
the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
14.
Vice -Mayor Molina introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was no
reportable action from the earlier Closed Session item.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 549569(d)(1)
Case: Greg Seward v. City of National City
Case Number. ADJ12916357
ADJOURNMENT
Vice -Mayor Molina adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
National City, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City
Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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LTonysain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular eeting of June 6, 2023.
orrison, Mayor