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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Councilmember Bush
Councilmember Molina
Councilmember Rodriguez
Vice -Mayor Yamane
Mayor Morrison
Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (via Zoom)
Carlos Aguirre, Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority
Director
Walter Amedee, Management Analyst ill
Molly Brennan, Administrative Services Director
Chris Garcia, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Danielle Ghio, Acting City Librarian
Brian Hadley, Building Official/Acting Director of Community
Development
Alex Hernandez, Chief of Police
Robert Hernandez, Battalion Chief
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Martha Juarez, Asst. Director of Engineering/Public Works
Stephen Mang niell , Director of Engineering/Public Works, City
Engineer
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Martin Reeder, Planning Manager
Richard Romero, Assistant City Attorney
1. CALL To ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:05 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Coun iln embers present: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Morrison
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C un ilmer ber Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Delivered by Joe Mendoza.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
7. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
.1 introduction of New City Employees
Police Chief Hernandez introduced Police Dispatcher Reona Bowles and Police
Officer Christina Soto. Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Ruben Huerta
recognized Equipment Mechanic II Marcos Pesqueira who was not able to attend.
Administrative Services Director Brennan stated that new Accounting Assistant
Adriana C. Barajas would be introduced at the March Council meeting, Facilities
Maintenance Supervisor Chris Garcia introduced Custodian Jessica Gomez.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
5. PRESENTATION - STAFF REPORT
.1 Presentation - Update on Local Emergency Caused by Severe Rainstorm and
Flooding
City Manager Ben Martinez introduced the item and recognized youth Roberto
Sotello and the Sotello family. A PowerPoint Presentation was provided by
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works Martha Juarez, Fire Chief Sergio
Mora, Director of Engineering/Public Works City Engineer Stephen Manganiello,
Battalion Chief Robert Hernandez, Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority
Director Carlos Aguirre, Management Analyst ill Walter Amedee, and
Management Analyst II Myra Pina.
Ten 1 in -person public comments were received from Juan Antonio Vasquez,
Hal Malinski, Cynthia Fuller Quinonez, Sherry Logue, Maria Aleman, Eric' Vargas,
Jocelyn Lopez, Janice Reynoso, Anthony Avalos, and Luis Vasquez Gama.
Counciimember Bush left the dais at 7:20p.m. and returned at 7:22 p.m.
One (1) virtual comment was received from Gemma Cabato Padrigan.
One (1) written comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Recommendation: Receive Report and Presentation. Provide Direction to Staff
through the City Manager.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
13.1 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Consideration of Ordinance Exercising Police Power --
Evictions Requested by Councilmember er ber Rodriguez
One (1) in -person comment received from George Ching. One (1) virtual comment
received from Jennifer Monterroso.
ACTION: : Motion by Councilmember ber Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to add the item to the February 20, 2024 City Council meeting agenda.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morrison n excused the interpreters at 8: 3 p.m.
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Mayor Morrison called for a recess at 8. 3 p.m. . and all returned at 8:27 p.m.
R PUBLIC COMMENT
Three 3 speakers provided in -person comments and two people provided virtual
comment. There was one (1) written comment.
ent.
In -Person Comment:
Geoffrey Schrock
Rob Umana
Randi Caste
Written Comment:
Ted Godshalk
Virtual Comment:
Becky Rapp
Barbara Gordon
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Limited to Five 5 Minutes
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Councilmember ber Rodriguez reported on the business of the SANDAG Public Safety
Committee.
Councilmember ber Bush announced that MTS would provide free transit passes for those
impacted by the recent flood.
Councilmember Molina provided an update on the recent SANDAG Board meeting.
Vice -Mayor Yamane provided an update on San Diego Community Power and
Sweetwater Authority Finance & Administration Committee.
Mayor Morrison provided information on the Sweetwater Authority.
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the recent Board
Meeting.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Vice -Mayor Yamane to approve
Consent Calendar Items 9.119. , and 9.4 through 9.9 with Item 9.3 pulled from the agenda
by staff.
9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
9.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled from the agenda by staff
9.3 Acceptance of State Active Transportation Grant Funds for the Construction Phase
of the Central Community Mobility Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-23.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City of National City, California, I)
Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation of $1,095,000 and a
Corresponding Revenue Budget for the Construction Phase of the Central
Community Mobility Enhancements Project, CIP 19-23, Reimbursable le through the
State Active Transportation Program Approved by Caltrans; and 2 Committing to
Providing a Local Match in the Amount of $442,000."
9.4 Project Close -Out and Notice of Completion for the National City Street
Resurfacing Project FY 1 22, CIP No. 22-19.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1 Accepting the Work Performed by Eagle Paving Company, Inc.
for the National City Street Resurfacing Project FY 21/22, CIP No. 22-19; 2)
Ratifying Change Order Work in the Amount of $15,166.39 and Approving the Final
Contract Amount of $2,398,563.39; 3 Ratifying the Release of Retention in the
Amount of $119,928.17; and 4 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of
Completion."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.5 semi -Annual Report — Boards, Commissions, and Committee Attendance Report
— Includes Third and Fourth Quarter of 2023.
Receive and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.6 Warrant Register #21 for the period of 11/17/23 through 11/23/23 in the amount
of $335,84762.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $335,847.62
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.7 Warrant Register #22 for the period of 11/24/23 through 11/30/23 in the amount
f $51071,548.14.$5,071 ,
Ratify Warrants Totaling $5,071,548.14
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.8 Warrant Register #23 for the period of 12/01/23 through 12 7 23 in the amount
f$3,085,699.94.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,085,699.94
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.9 Warrant Register #24 for the period of 12/08123 through 1 1 /23 in the amount
f $2,634,970.1
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,634,970.15
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 18.060.10 of
Title 1 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code Related to the
Measurement of Height for New Structures,
Planning Manager Martin Reeder presented the item utilizing a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:01 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember ber Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina
to close the public hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 9:01 p.m.
Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance by First Reading, entitled, "Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Section
1 .10.g g of Title 1 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code Related to the
Measurement of Height for New Structures."
► CTIOI : Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember er ber Molina
to introduce the Ordinance.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Attorney Barry Schultz re set himself on Items 10.2 and 11.1 due to his former position as
a Boardmember for Wieland Housing and Development Corporation nd left the dais.
Assistant City Attorney Richard hard Romero approached the dais, and assumed the positron in his
absence.
10.2 1 .5 Million HOME, HOME -ARP Loan to Union Tower Project and HUD
Substantial Amendment to FY23-24 AAP
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09.
Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority Director Carlos Aguirre introduced
the item.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:04 p.m.
One in -person commentwas received from Rebecca Louie. Three 3 virtual public
comments were received from Carol Kim, Ansermio Estrada, and Jodie Barthold.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Molina to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:07 p.m.
Recommendation: n: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California Adopting the U.S Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Substantial Amendment to the 2023-2024 Annual
Action Plan and the Allocation of $1,0351092.81 in Home Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) Grant Funds, $170,808.46 in HOME -Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) Grant Funds, and $294,098.73 in HOME -
American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) Grant Funds as a Conditional Loan to Union
Tower by Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation."
ACTION: Motion. by Councilmember er ber Molina, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11, STAFF REPORTS
11.1 Union Tower Project Closing Documents For the Construction and Permanent
Financing for the $8M Housing Authority Loan Agreement and Related
Documents.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-88.
Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority Director Carlos Aguirre introduced
the item.
Recommendation: Approve the Resolution, Entitled, "Resolution of the Community
Development Commission -Housing Authority of the City of National City,
California, 1Approving the Construction and Permanent Financing Loan
Agreement for the Union Tower Project ("Project"), Located at 2312 F Avenue in
National City, With the Borrower, Union Tower One LP, a California Limited
Partnership; and 2 Authorizing the Executive Director tExecute Project Related
Documents."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Attorney Barry Schultz returned to the dais at 9:14 p.m.
Assistant City Attorney Richard Romero left the dais.
11.2 Proposed Amendment to the Local Preference for CDC -HA Assisted Affordable
Housing Projects.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 - 9.
Acting Deputy City Manager/Housing Authority Director Carlos Aguirre introduced
the item.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the Community
Development Commission -Housing Authority (CDC -HA) of the City of National
City, California, Amending Its Local Preference Policy to Require Any CDC -HA
Assisted Housing Projects to Follow the Local Preference Policy and to Further
Align With Federal and State Regulations."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.3 Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Review
Adopted Resolution No. 2 -1 .
Administrative Services Director Molly Brennan provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Recommendation: Accept and file this report, and adopt the resolution ratifying
budget adjustments as detailed in Exhibit A of this report.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
accept and file the report and adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.4 Reorganization of the City Manager's Office, Departments, and Divisions
City Manager Ben Martinez presented the item.
Two 2 written comments were received from Ted Godshalk and Margaret
Godshall.
Recommendation: For the purpose of reorganizing the City Manager's Office,
Departments, and Divisions, the City Manager requests authorization to add the
following staff positions:
• Deputy City Manager(2)
• Assistant Community Development Director
• Finance Director
• City Librarian
• Executive Assistant Ill (Council Offices of Molina and Bush)
Furthermore, the City Manager requests authorization to vacate the following staff
positions:
• Assistant City Manager
• Director of Administrative Services
• Housing Director
• Human Resources Director
• Library & Community Services Director
• Planning Manager
It is anticipated these actions will create a more efficient organization more adept
to meet the needs of the community while achieving significant cost savings.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina
to approve the item with a revision to add authorization for the City Manager to add
full time and part-time positions including Executive Assistant I, II, and Ill for all
Councilmembers provided that the positions do not exceed the allotted budgets for
Fiscal Year 2024.
Councilmember Bush amended the motion to include any Administrative e Assistant
positions within existing job classifications, seconded by Councilmember Molina.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ben Martinez advised that he would attend an upcoming City Manager's
Conference.
13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by City Treasurer, and members of the City Council.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
National City, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located
in City Mall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Tonga '�_ssain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the R � ar Beet' g of March 5, 2024.
l• orrison, Mayor