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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 15, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Councilmember Bush
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane
Vice -Mayor Molina
Mayor Morrison
Ben Martinez, Interim City Manager
Barry Schultz, City Attorney
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Carlos Aguirre, Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority
Di rector
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Elyana Delgado, Recreation Supervisor
Robert Hernandez, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal/Fire Investigator
Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering and Public
Works
Angelita Palma, Housing Programs Manager
Scott Robinson, Fire Captain
Joyce Ryan, Library & Community Services Director
Jose Tellez, Chief of Police
1. CALL To ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:09 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: Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane, Molina, Morrison
Other elected officials: Treasurer Mitch Beauchamp
Administrative Officials present: Martinez, Schultz, Hussain, Aguirre, Brennan, Delgado,
Hernandez, Juarez, Palma, Robinson, Ryan, Tellez
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE To THE FLAG
Councilmember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Invocation was delivered by Joe Mendoza, Emmanuel Church of National City.
5. PU.BLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
three 3 minutes per• comment and introduced Secretary Hussain.
Six speakers provided in -person comments, one (1) written comment was received,
and three 3 people provided virtual comment.
Comments received via Zoom:
Barbara Gordon
Becky Rapp
Peggy Walker
In -person comments:
R M Beauchamp
Geoffrey Schrock
Claire Groebner
Edward Nieto
Abe Iowl
Ted Godshalk
Written comment received, not read into
the record:
Nathan Maycott
. PRESENTATION N (Limited to Five (5)Minutes each)
.1 Presentation of Miss National City and Court
Item introduced by Library & Community Services Director Ryan and presented by
Recreation Supervisor Elyana Delgado.
.2 Investment Update
Introduced by Administrative Services Director Brennan and PowerPoint
Presentation given by Chandler Asset Management Senior Portfolio Strategist
Alayne Sampson.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS TS (Limited to Five Minutes
pact')
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report via Zoom.
Councilmembers Bush, Rodriguez, and Yamane had nothing to report.
Vice -Mayor Molina invited the community to the South County Regional Plan Community
Workshop on August 29th at 5:00 p.m. at New Directions in Chula Vista.
Mayor Morrison reported on the business of the Port of San Diego and the improvements
to Pepper Park.
. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1, 8.31 8.4 and 8.6 through 8.15 with Items 8.2, 8.5
and 8.11 pulled for public comment or 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
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Item Pulled for Discussion by Counciimember Rodriguez
.2 American Medical Response (AMID) contract extension
Approved Resolution No. 2023-108
Item introduced by Battalion Chief Hernandez and presented by Fire Captain Scott
Robinson.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Seventh
Amendment to the Agreement by and between the City of National City and
American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. to Continue to Provide Basic
and Advanced Life Support Ambulance Transportation Services Effective July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2024"
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmen ber
Bush to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.3 Authorize the purchase of a Street Sweeper for Public Works Streets and
Wastewater Division
Approved Resolution No. 023 109
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, authorizing 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 Sourcewell Contract # 3O 1-ELG with
Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one (1) Elgin Broom Bear Street
Sweeper in a not -to -exceed amount of $425O00 for the Public Works Streets and
Wastewater Division and authorizing the City Manager to approve adjustments of
up to $42,500 to the not -to -exceed amount for the purchase as a 1 % contingency
for unforeseen fluctuations in pricing and appropriation adjustments of up to
$17,500 above the original amount of $450,000 budgeted for this item."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8A FY22 UASI Grant Subaward Amendment
Approved Resolution No. 2023-110
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City of San Diego Office of
Emergency Services Grant Subaward Amendment for an Additional Appropriation
of $16,758 for a new total of $46,831 to the Reimbursable Grant Citywide Account
for the FY22 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant for the Reimbursable
Grant Purchase of Equipment for the PoliceDepartment"
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Item Pulled for Discussion by Counciimember Rodriguez
8.5 Ratifying the SANDAG HAP 2.0 grant application and accepting the terms of the
grant agreement to fund "Own National City."
Approved Resolution No. 2023-111
Adopt the Resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, ratifying the grant application and accepting the terms of the grant
agreement with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for the
Housing Acceleration Program (HAP) Cycle 2 Call for Projects to fund "Own
National City," a plan to study innovative homeownership models on City -owned
property zoned for residential use"
One 1 Written Public Comment: Ted Godshalk
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to approve the staff' recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.6 Acceptance of the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and Appropriation of
Funds to Purchase Portable Radios for the Radio Communication System.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-112
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the National City Police
Department's Grant award in the Amount of $18,650.00 from the 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to Purchase Portable
Radios for the Radio Communication System, and Authorizing the Establishment
of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.7 Three new MEA classifications, one revised classification, proposed salary
schedules, and budget appropriations to fund stated salaries.
Approved Resolution No. 2 23-113
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Creating three 3 new job classifications, revising one existing job
classification, amending the National City Municipal Employees Association
(NCMEA)Salary Schedule, and authorizing budget appropriations to fund stated
salaries."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.8 Civil Service Rule 11, Section 206A Amendment — Career Advancement
Approved Resolution No. 2023-114
Adopt the resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, amending the addendum to Rule II, Section 206A of the Civil
Service Rules to allow for a career advanceable progression from Fire Inspector
to Fire Inspector II and Part -Time Call Taker to Part -Time Police Dispatcher."
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.9 Amending City Council Policy Nos. 101, 102, 103, 106, 113, 114, 116, 118, 119,
and 120, with Minor Clean -Up.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-115
One I Written Public Comment: Ted Godshall
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Amending City Council Policy Nos. 101, 102, 103, 106, 113, 114,
11 ,11 , 119, and 12.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.10 nnual Update of Investment Policy, City Council Policy #203
Approved Resolution No. 2023-116
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Adopting City Council Policy #203, "Investments," as amended.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
Item Pulled for public comment
8.11 Amendment of City Council Policy Numbers 74 "Limitation on City Approved
Special Events within the City" and 802 "City Support for Special Events, Activities,
Programs and Services".
Approved Resolution No. 2023-117
Consider adoption of the Resolution Entitled, Resolution of the City Council of the
City of National City, California, Authorizing the Amendment of City Council Policy
Numbers 704 "Limitation on City Approved Special Events within the City" and 802
"City Support for Special Events, Activities, Programs and Services".
In -Person Public Comment:
Rita Heuss
Olivia Bayardo
Liliana Armenta
Edward Nieto
Mike Montoya
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
ember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Substitute Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Mayor Morrison for the item
to return as a Public Hearing at the City Council meeting of September 19, 2023.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to end the discussion.
Motion failed by 4-1 vote (super majority needed).
Ayes: Bush, Yamane, Rodriguez, Molina
Nays: Morrison
Original Substitute Motion
Motion failed by 2-3 vote.
Ayes: Molina, Morrison
Nays: Bush, Yamane, Rodriguez
Original motion to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by 3-2 vote.
Ayes: Bush, Yamane, Rodriguez
Nays: Molina, Morrison
.12 Temporary Use Permit — Rosarito Beach Motorcycle Run hosted by Coronado
Beach Harley Davidson on September 8, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3201
Hoover Avenue 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
8.13 Semi -Annual Report — Boards, Commissions, and Committee Attendance Report
— Includes First and Second Quarter of 2023.
Receive and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.14 Warrant Register #49 for the period of 6/2/23 through 6/8/23 in the amount of
$828,042.32
Ratify Warrants Totaling $828,042.32
Motion carried by unanimous vote
8.15 Warrant Register #50 for the period of 6/9/23 through 6/15123 in the amount of
$2O65,505.97
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,065,505.97
Motion carried by unanimous vote
9. 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.
9.1 Public Hearing — Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map of an Existing Parcel into
Nine Separate Lots on Property Located at 2121 Grove Street.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-118
Councilmember Bush recused on the item and left the dais and the Council Chamber at
8:18 p.m.
Associate Planner David Welch provided the report and PowerPoint Presentation.
Applicant Luis Naranjo addressed the City Council.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 8:37 p.m.
In -Person Public Comment:
Brent Rustad
James Lannek
Abe Munoz
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 8.47 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Public Hearing closed at 8:55 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Determining that the Project is Categorically
Exempt pt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Class 32 of
the CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 in -Fill Development Projects) and Approving
the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Division of One 1 Lot into Nine on
Property Located at 2121 Grove Street (APN: 1 ^3 -2 '"
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of those present.
Mayor Morrison on called for a recess at 9:20 p.m. and all members returned at 9:27 p.m. to resume
the meeting, including Councilmember Bush.
10. STAR REPORTS
10.1 Amendment to City Council Policy No. 104: Rules of Procedure and Order for City
Council Meetings — Proclamations
Approved Resolution olution No. 2023-119
Interim City Manager Ben Martinez introduced the item.
In -Person Public Comment:
Edward Nieto
Mike Montoya
Recommendation:
Options:
1 Leave policy as is; or
2 Modify as presented in the 105 request by Councilmember Rodriguez, Exhibit
B (Redline) to read:
(a) Requests for proclamations can be made by any Council Members' Office
(b) The Mayor and Councilmember filing the request will determine the language
used in the proclamation, the Mayor will then direct his or her staff member to
prepare the proclamation and the proclamation will be issued with al/ ofthe Council
Member signatures.
(c) Ureceipt ofthe draft proclamation language, the Mayor and
Council/member filing the request will direct the City Manager to place the item on
a meeting agenda depending on the nature and time -sensitive nature of the
request; or
3 Accept changes to policy in Exhibit C (Redline) to add line Item d to current
policy:
(d) Mayor and City Co ncilr er bers will sign all Proclamations. The Mayor's Office
will have an electronic signature file of each Councilmember on record to be used
in the event that a City Counciimember is unable or unavailable to sign the
Proclamation
tion
If options 2 or 3 are chosen, adopt the resolution that reflects changes (Exhibit D)
or (Exhibit E) Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the
City of National City, California, Approving an Amendment to City Council Policy
Manual Policy 104: Rules of Procedure and Order for City Council Meetings —XIV
Procedural Matters, E(2). (Proclamations)"
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve Option No. 2.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina to approve
that Councilmember signatures would be included only on proclamations that are
included on the City Council agenda and that a stamped or electronic signature
would be kept on file for each Councilmember.
Motion carried by 3-2 vote.
Ayes: Bush, Molina, Morrison
Nays: Rodriguez, Yamane
10.2 Amendment to City Council Policy No. 901, to Require that the City Conduct a
Feasibility Analysis for Homeownership on City -Owned Property Zoned for
Residential Use.
Approved Resolution No. 2023-120
Item was presented by Acting Housing lirectornglita Palma.
In -Person Public Comment:
Barbara Avalos
Randi Castle
Jose Ceroa
George Ching
Oscar Campos
Written Pubic Comment:
ent:
Cynthia Suero-Gabler
Miriam Escobar
Ted Godshalk
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Amending City Council Policy No. 901, Entitled
'Management of Real Property', to Require that the City Conduct a Feasibility
Analysis to Evaluate Building Residential Units for Homeownership, Identify
Supportable Land Values, Determine the Need for Gap Financing, and Assess the
Use of Various Development Models, Such as Community Land Trusts, to Create
Sustainable and Affordable Homeownership on Any City -Owned Property Zoned
for Residential Use."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush for the item to return at a future City Council meeting and include language
for building homeownership through community land trust, deed restrictions,
limited equity cooperatives, condominium or rent -to -own models, and that it would
be owner -occupied, and that 75% of the owners would be National City residents.
Friendly amendment by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to approve the staff recommendation with amended language to include
that home ownership is required on City -owned parcels, that the feasibility study
explores all options to prioritize home ownership to include the first-time buyer
program, pre -paid mortgage insurance program, community land trust,
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consideration of the construction defect insurance, and to update the purpose of
the policy.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
At 10:31 p.m., ., Mayor Morrison reminded the City Council of Policy #104 that requires the City
Council Meeting o be adjourned no later than 10:30 p.m. unless extended by Council vote. Mayor
Morrison asked the City Council to consider extending the meeting for 30 minutes to complete
the remaining items.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Rodriquez to
end the meeting by 11:00 p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Bush requested to reconsider the vote on Item 10.1
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
reconsider the vote.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
approve Option No. 2 with amended language on section (b) to read, "The Mayor
and Councilmember filing the request will confer on the language used in the
proclamation." section (c) to remove the word `Councilmember, and section (d) to
include that a stamped or electronic signature would be kept on file for each
Councilmember.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.3 Property Tax Rate for Library General Obligation Bond Property Tax Rate 2024
Approved Resolution No. 2 2 -'121
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, setting the Property Tax Rate for the Library
General Obligation Bond for Fiscal Year 2024 at .518 cent per $100 of assessed
valuation."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by vice -Mayor Molina to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
1.4 Responses from the City of National City to the findings and recommendations of
a 2022/2023 County of San Diego Grand Jury Report filed on June 7, 2023 and
titled "Governance of San Diego Bay and Its Tidal Lands and Regions."
Recommendation: Review and approve the proposed responses to the County
Grand Jury Report and authorize the Mayor to transmit the responses to the Grand
Jury via the Superior Court Presiding Judge.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Mayor Morrison to approve
the staff recommendation.
Friendly amendment by Vice -Mayor Molina, accepted by Mayor Morrison to
continue the item to a Special Meeting the week of August 21st, date to be
determined.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Nothing to report.
"I. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by the City Council.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
4.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1
Name of Case: Jeffrey Meeks v. City of National city
WCAB
Case No: ADJ12677504
4.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 d 1
Name of Case: Cummins v City of National City. et al.
San Diego County Superior Court
Case No: - 2022- 4 1-CU- E-CTL
4.3. aUBLICEMPLoYMENT
Government Code Section 54957.E
Position to be filled: Interim City Manager
City Attorney Schultz reported that three 3 items were discussed in the Closed Session
and that there was no reportable action on all three.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall,
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 1 '1:1 o p.m.
To /Hussain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Re
ng of September 19, 2023.
orrison, Mayor