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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 6, 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
Armando Vergara, Interim City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk
Carlos Aguirre, Housing Authority Director
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Ben Martinez, Acting Community Development Director
Sergio Mora, Fire Battalion Chief
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Jose Tellez, Chief of Police
Roberto Yano, Director of Public Works and City Engineering
1. QALLTOORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:21 p.m, via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Vinka Valdivia and Carlos Diaz.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
Vice -Mayor Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation provided by Imam Taha from
the Islamic Center of San Diego.
. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
three 3 minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
Three 3 speakers provided in -person comments, one 1 written comment, and six (6)
people provided virtual comment.
Comments received via Zoom:
Terri Skelly
Kelly McCormick
Judith Strang
Becky Rapp
Nancy Logan
Barbara Gordon
In -person comment:
Ted Godshall
Geoffrey Schrock
Edward Nieto
. PROCLAMATIONS l _. EC G ITI I
.1 L BT + Pride Month
Mayor Morrison presented the proclamation. Coyote Moon and Rainbow Spaces
Executive Director Nadia Kean-Ayub accepted the proclamation.
.2 Thomas D. McBride Day
Mayor Morrison presented the proclamation to Thomas D. McBride.
5.3 Introduction of New City Employees
Police Chief Tellez and Acting Director of Community Development Ben Martinez
introduced the new employees.
5.4 Spanish CERT Academy Graduates
Mayor Morrison introduced Fire Chief Mora, and Management Analyst 111, who
presented the proclamation to the graduates.
. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
.1 2023 San Diego County Fair - Get Out There! (Luis Valdivia, Marketing Specialist,
Del Mar Fairgrounds)
Mayor Morrison introduced Luis Valdivia who presented a PowerPoint
presentation.
Criimemer Rodriguez exited the dais at 7:17 p.m. and returned at 7:19 . r.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS TS (Limited to Five Minutes
each
Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the business of the SANDAG Shoreline
Preservation Working Group.
Councilmember Bush provided an update on the Air Pollution Control District and
Metropolitan Transit System. Spoke to his attendance at the Third Annual National
Cruising Community Policing Conference in New Mexico.
Councilmember Yamane reported on San Diego Community Power.
Vice -Mayor Molina provided an update on the SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting.
Bush exited the dais at 7:35 .m. and returned at 7:37 . r .
Mayor Morrison reported on Regional Solid Waste Association.
. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve Consent Calendar items 8.1 through 8.10, Items 8.12 and 8.137 and Items 8.16
through 8.21 with Items 8.11, 8.14, and 8.15 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda.
8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.3 Agreement between the City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services and the
City of National City for the distribution of FY22 Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) Grant funds.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-56
Adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement and Authorizing the
Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the
Amount of $$30,073."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.4 greerent between the City of National City and Adminsure, Inc. to provide third
party workers' compensation claims administration services.
Approved Resolution No. 2 23- 7
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement by and between
the City of National City and Adminsure, Inc."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.5 Approval of the Agreement Between the City of National City and Invicta Security
CA Corporation dba Allstate Security
Approved Resolution No. 2023-58
Approve the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
between the City of National City and Invicta Security CA Corporation dba Allstate
Security in the amount not -to -exceed $75,000 for the purposes of providing
security guard service at the National City Public Library from July 1, 2023 to June
30, 2024."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.6 Approval of the First Amendment to an Agreement between the City and SCI
Consulting Group providing cannabis related management and monitoring
services.
Approved Resolution No. 2 23 9
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving the First Amendmentto an Agreement Between the City
of National City and SCI Consulting Group for Cannabis Related Management and
Monitoring Services for a Not -to -Exceed Amount of$60,000."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.7 Approval of Creation of One (1) New Job Classification titled Equipment Mechanic
and Amending the MEA Salary Schedule."
Approved Resolution No. 3-60
Approve the Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City, California, Creating one (1) New Job Classification and Amending
the Municipal Employees' Association Salary Schedule."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.8 Authorization Accepting Funds from the Listos California CERT Support Grant for
National city Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Program.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-61
Adopt the Resolution titled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, accepting funds in the amount of $24,200.00 from the Listos
California Cert Support Grant, for the National City Fire Department's Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program and authorizing the establishment
of a reimbursable grants city-wide fund appropriation and corresponding revenue
budget."
Motion carried by unanimous us vote
8.9 Donation of the Scotty Fire Prevention Trailer to the City of Tecate, Mexico.
Approved Resolution No. 2 2 - 2
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Donation of the Scotty Fire Prevention Trailer and
Accessories to Another Public Agency, the City of Tecate, in Accordance with
State Law and Municipal Code Section 2.4 , 4 B ."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.10 Donation of a surplus Battalion Chief Command Vehicle to the City of Tecate,
Mexico.
Approved Resolution No. 2 3- 3
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Donation of a Surplus Battalion Chief Command
Vehicle to another Public Agency, the City of Tecate, Mexico, in accordance with
Municipal Code Section 2.42, 40 B ."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Item Pulled For Discussion by Counci/mem er Rodriguez
8.11 Highland Avenue Inter -City Project Grant Appropriation for Plans, Specifications,
and Estimate and Construction (CIP 2 -13 .
Approved Resolution No. 2 23- 4
Director of Engineering Roberto Yana answered questions posed by the City
Council.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 Authorizing the Acceptance of State Active Transportation
Grant Funds for the Highland Avenue Inter -City Bike Connection Project (CIP 22-
13); and 2 Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding
Revenue Budget in the Amount of $1,837,000."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.12 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front
of the Residence at 325 Harbison Avenue.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-65
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons
Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 325 Harbison Avenue."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.13 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front
of the Residence at 444 Raphael Avenue.
Approved Resolution No. 023-66
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons
Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 444 Raehael Avenue."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
/tem Pulled For Discussion by Councilmember Rodriguez
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8.14 Installation of Loading and Unloading Signage Valid Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in Front of "Iglesia Metodista to Libre Emanuel" Church Located at 2529 "D" Avenue.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-67.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Installation of 32 feet of Loading and Unloading
Signage Valid Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Front of the Church "Iglesia
Metodista Libre Emanuel" Located at 2529 "D" Avenue."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Item Pulled For Discussion by Co nci/mem er Yamane
8.15 Project Close -Out and Notice of Completion for Three CIP Construction Projects.
Approved Resolution No. 2 23- .
8.16
One in -person comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by the General Contractors on
the Following Three Projects: a) EI-Toyon-Las Palmas Bicycle Corridor Project,
CIP No. 19-02; b) Roosevelt Smart Growth Corridor Project, CIP No. 19-19; c)
Citywide Safe Routes to School Project, CIP No. 19-04; Approving the Final
Contract Amounts; 3 Ratifying the Release of Retentions; and 4Authorizing the
Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion for the Projects."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Temporary Use Permit — Sub -Creation Hosted by Faith Chapel at Kimball Perk
on June 171 2023, from 1 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 and in Accordance with City
Council Policy 802.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.17 Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter ended December 31,
2022.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.18 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended January 31, 2023.
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended January
31, 2023,
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.19 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended February 28, 2023.
Accept and file the Investment Transaction Ledger for the month ended February
28, 2023.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.20 Warrant Register #43 for the period of 4/21/23 through 4/27/23 in the amount of
$1,750512.19
Ratify Warrants Totaling $ I ,750,512.19
Motion carried by unanimous vote
.21 Warrant Register #44 for the period of 412 / 3 through 5/4/23 in the amount of
$2,895,91 .
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,895,91 3.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
, PUBLIC HEARING
ING
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.
9.1 Public Hearing - 2023 Weed Abatement
Approved Resolution No. 2 23- 9.
Fire Chief Mora introduced Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Drew who provided the
report.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:07 p.m.
One (1) In -person public comment was received from Monica Carrillo.
One (1) written comment was received from Kurt Worden.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:21 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Following a Public Hearing Pursuant to the
National City Municipal Code Chapters 1, (Abatement of Public Nuisances) and
9.12 (Abatement of Weeds and other Fire Hazards) to Consider Confirming Weed
Abatement Costs, Approving the Report andAccounting."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember arcane
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.2 Adoption of Resolution Approving the Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance
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District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for the Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-70.
Planning Manager Martin Reeder was present for questions.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:24 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:25 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Approving the Annual Report for the
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2023-24."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
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Bush to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.3 Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on
June 20, 2023 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District No. I .
Approved Resolution No. 2023-71.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:30 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Declaring lts Intention to Conduct a Public
Hearing on June 20, 2023 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2 3-2 ."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.4 Adoption of Resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of
assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for fisal
year 2023-24
Approved Resolution No. 20-.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:32 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:28 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of rational City, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and
Collection of Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of
Cars) for Fiscal Year 2O23-24."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.5 Second Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance to Extend the Wastewater
Rates Adopted for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 through Fiscal Years 2024-2025 with
No Increase.
Approved Ordinance No. 2023-2521,
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:33 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:33 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold a Second Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance
Entitled, "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California,
Amending Ordinance No. 2017-2442 Extending the Wastewater Rates Adopted
for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 to Fiscal Years 20 3-2 24 and 2024-2025 with No
Increase."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina to
adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 8:36 . r . and returned at 8:38 p.m.
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9.6 A Public Hearing to Consider Rate Adjustments for Refuse Services, including
Recycling and Organic Waste Disposal, and Amending the Agreement between
the City and EDCO Disposal Corp.
Approved Resolution No. 20 3- 3.
Director of Engineering & Public Works Yano introduced EDCO General Manager
Carl Scherbaum who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:37 p.m.
Two 2 in -person public comments were received from Paul A. Torres and Mike
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City Clerk Chapel read the procedures for protest. Three 3 written protests were
received and 263 mailed notices were returned undeliverable.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:53 p.m.
Recommendation: mendation: Hold Public Hearing to Consider Rate Adjustment for Refuse
Services and Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the
City of National City, California, Adopting a Resolution Following a Public Hearing
Pursuant to Proposition 218 to Consider Rate Adjustments for Refuse Services,
Including Recycling and organics / Yard Waste Disposal, Provided to National City
Residences and Businesses by EDCO Disposal Corporation, and Amending the
Agreement Between the City and EDCO Disposal Corporation to Increase the
Monthly Rates for Refuse Collection services."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Armando Vergara introduced Director of Library and Community
Services Joyce Ryan who provided information on community events.
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
12. CITY .ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
LaTonya ls.in, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the lie• . i -eting of August I, 2023.
R Morrison, Mayor