HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 11-21 CC HA CDC MINPresent:
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 2023, 6:00 .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
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (via Zoom)
Carlos Aguirre, Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority
Director
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Danielle Ghio, Principal Librarian
Brian Hadley, Building Official/Acting Director of Community
Development
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Stephen Manganiello, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Martin Reeder, Planning Manager
Jose Tellez, Chief of Police
1. CALL TO QRDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:16 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.
2. ROLL CALL
C un ilr embers present: Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane, Molina, Morrison
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C un ilmernber Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Delivered by Jamie Labrake, Sychuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
Mayor Morrison left the dais at 6:18 .m. and returned at 6:19 p.m.
r PUBLIC CQMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
two minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
Six speakers provided in -person comments and three (3) people provided virtual
comment.
In -Person Comment: Virtual Comment:
Jerry Potts Judi Strang
Truth Becky Rapp
Edward Nieto Kelly McCormick
Geoffrey Schrock
Joan Rincon
Rob Umana
C un //mem er Bush left the dais at 6:35 .m. and returned at 6:36 p.m.
6. PROCLAMAT!ONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Morrison introduced Cody Martinez, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation who
accepted the proclamation.
In -person comment received from Truth (heard during Item 7.1).
7. PRESENTATION Limited to Five () Minutes each)
.1 Sweetwater Authority - We're Here to Serve
Presented by Sweetwater Authority Director of Finance Rich Stevenson and Director of
Engineering and Operations Eric Del Bosque.
In -person comment ent received from Karen Henry and Truth.
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OI TS (Limited to Five(5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Rodriguez had nothing to report.
Councilmember Bush had nothing to report,
Councilmember Yamane had nothing to report, but announced continued support of
Sweetwater Authority community health and environmental education.
Vice -Mayor Molina reported on SANDAL.
Mayor Morrison had nothing to report.
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the recent Board
Meeting.
In -person public comment received from Joan Rincon.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember r Rodriguez to
approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1, 9.2, 9A and 9.6 with Item 9.7 pulled from the
agenda and Items 9.3 pulled by Councilmember Yamane and 9.5 pulled by
Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
In -person comment received from Truth.
9.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
In -person comment received from Truth.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion by Councilmember Yamane.
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9,3 Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement for 200 E 31 t Street
Adopted Resolution No. 20 3-1 1
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and
Related Documents with KD Cove, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company,
and Restricting the Rent and Occupancy of Five Units to Very -Low -Income
Households in Exchange for One Incentive Pursuant to California Government
Code Sections 65915-65918 for the Development f 92 Housing Units Located at
200 E 31st Street in National City."
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In -person comment received from Truth.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
postpone the item to the City Council meeting of December 5, 2023, and for the
applicant to appear.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Co u cilmember Bush left the dais at 7:31 . r. and returned at 7:36 p.m.
9.4 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023.
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023.
In -person comment received from Truth.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion by Councilmember Rodriguez.
9.5 Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Award of $935,100 to the City
of National City for the Period of October 1, 2023 to June 1, 2027.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 23 1 2
Adopt a Resolution entitled, Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Authorizing the Acceptance of Organized Retail Theft
Prevention Grant Program Funds in the Amount of $935,100 from the Board of
State and Community Corrections, 2 Authorizing the Establishment of an
Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue Budget in the Amount of $935,100, 3)
Waiving the Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National city Municipal Code Section
2.60.220, and Authorizing the CityManager to Enter into anAgreementi
with
Flock Safety to Implement an Automated License Plate Reader Program."
In -person comment received from Truth.
ACTION: Motion by Council ember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.6 Second Amendments to On -Call Consultant Agreements for City's Capital
Improvement ent Program (CIP)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-163
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California/ Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Second Amendments to the
Agreements by One Year and Increase the Not -to -Exceed Amounts by $1,000,000
each for a Total Not -to -Exceed Amount of $4,000,000 each." With the following
On -Call Consultants: HDR Engineering, Inc.; B) Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc.; C) ETU ; NV , Inca and E) WSP USA Inc.."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled from the agenda
9.7 Temporary Use Permit — Kimball Park Winter Carnival hosted by Paul Maurer
Shows at Kimball Park from Thursday, February 29, 2024 through Sunday, March
3, 2024 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 No. 802.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC
10.1 Introduction and First Reading of the Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits Based
on Engineering and Traffic Surveys
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:53 p.m.
In -person public comment was received from Truth. One 1 written comment was
received from Ted Godshalk.
Councilmember Yamane left the dais at 7:55 .m. and returned at 7:57 .m.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, Molina, Morrison
Absent: Yamane
Motion approved by 4-0 vote.
Public Hearing closed at 7:55 p.m.
Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance by First Reading, entitled, "Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Establishing Speed Limits
on Various Streets Based on Engineering and Traffic Surveys and Authorizing the
Director of Public Works to Post Speed Limit Signs Consistent with the
Recommendations of the Engineering and Traffic Surveys."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush to
introduce the Ordinance.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, , Molina, Morrison
Absent: Yamane
Motion approved by 4-0 vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Amending National City Municipal
Code Section 10.70 — Police Regulated Business Regulations and 10.79
Massage Establishments.
Adopted Ordinance 2 23-2 23 and 2 3-2 24
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:58 p.m,.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Molina, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
dose the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Recommendation: ommendation: Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinances Entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending
Chapter 10.7 Police Regulated Business Regulations of the National City
Municipal Code; and
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National, California, Amending
Chapter 10.79 Massage Establishments Regulations of the National City Municipal
Code."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember arcane, seconded by ice -Mayor Molina to
adopt the Ordinances.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
12. STAFF REPORTS
12.1 Presentation on Transitioning from a General Law City to a Charter City
City Clerk Chapel and City Attorney Schultz provided the report.
In -Person Public Comment:
Edward Nieto
Kelsey Genesi
Truth
Joan Rincon
Dukie Valderrama
Virtual Comment:
Ansermio Estrada
Brigette Browning
Recommendation: ommendation: Provide staff direction by choosing one of the following options:
1. Take No Action and Table the Issue.
2. Direct Staff to take Steps to Prepare the City Council to Draft a City Charter.
3. Direct Staff to Initiate the Process for Soliciting Applications for
Appointment to a City Charter AAdvisory Committee.
4. Direct Staff to take the Necessary Steps to Prepare for the Election of a
15-Member Charter Commission.
Councilmember ember Bush left the dais at :2 . m. and returned at 8:25 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Coun iimember Rodriguez to approve Option No. 3 — Direct
Staff to Initiate the Process for Soliciting Applications for Appointment to a City
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Charter Advisory Committee and to explore different options for voting stems
including Primary or Rank Choice voting, and to include independent redistricting
to be part of the City Charter, and tying Councilmember ember salaries to regional
salaries, seconded by Councilmember Bush.
Friendly amendment by Councilmember Bush to include contracting benefits.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Morrison to approve Option No. I — Take No Action
and Table the Issue, seconded by Vice -Mayor Molina.
Ayes: Yamane, Molina, Morrison
Nays: Bush, Rodriguez
Motion carried by 3 vote.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report.
14. ELECTED oFFICIALS_REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by City Treasurer, and members of the City Council.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was no
reportable action on both Closed Session items.
.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957.6
Position to be filled: City Manager
5.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, December 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 9:39 p.m.
Tonya I-I,0 sain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the RegMeeting of January 16, 2024.
Ron Morrison, on, Mayor