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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 2024, 6:00 .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, Director of Community Development
Walter Amedee, Management Analyst III
Danielle Ghio, Acting City Librarian
Brian Hadley, Deputy City Manager
Alex Hernandez, Chief of Police
Tonya Hussain, Executive Secretary
Martha Juarez, Asst. Director of Engineering/Public Works
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Martin Reeder, Assistant Director of Community Development
A LL To ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:26 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
. ROLL CALL
Coun it members present: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Morrison
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Lisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember ember Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. !NVOCAIION
Invocation delivered by Pastor Carolyn Nichols of Southport Christian Center.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
6. PROCLAMATIONS I S AND RECOGNMON
Mayor Morrison recognized the day as Judge Roy Cazares Day. The Cazares family
accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Morrison recognized the volunteers of Team Rubicon and their work during the
recent local floods and pronounced the day as Team Rubicon Day. Fire Chief Mora
spoke to their dedication and introduced Team Rubicon who addressed the Council.
.1 Black History Month
Mayor Morrison presented the Proclamation, which was accepted by members of
National City staff.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
. PUBLIC COMMENT
Three (3) speakers provided in -person comments and four people provided virtual
comment. There was one 1 written comment.
Virtual Cornment:
Peggy Walker
Barbara Gordon
Becky Rapp
Kelly McCormick
Written comment:
Ted Godshall
In -person Comment:
Joan Rincon
Geoffrey Schrock
Randi Castle
. PRESENTATION - STAFF REPORT
7.1 Presentation — Second Update on Local Emergency Caused by Severe Rainstorm
and Flooding
City Manager Ben Martinez introduced the item. Director of Community
Development pment Carlos Aguirre presented the item utilizing a PowerPoint
presentation. Management Analyst III Walter Amedee provided an update.
One 1 public comment was received from Sherry G gu . One 1) written
comment was received from Paul Sande.
Recommendation: Receive Report and Presentation — Provide Direction to Staff
through the City Manager.
I T M TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 Discussion and Direction Regarding Temporary Local Emergency Ordinance
Prohibiting Evictions and Rental Increases, Providing Relocation Assistance, and
a Right to Return During the Local Emergency Related to the Recent Floods.
City Attorney Barry Schultz introduced the item and utilized a PowerPoint
presentation,
Counciimember Bush left the dais at 7:57 p.m. and returned at 7:58 . r .
In -Person Comment:
Jocelyn Lopez
Zachary Gomez
Mitch Thompson
MelanieWoods
Brandon Sigua
Randi Castle
Eriq Vargas
Molly Kirkland
Luis Vazquez Gama
Janice Luna Reynoso
Deion Seruelo
Nancy Estolano
Jose Lopez
George Ching
Molly Hardwood
Joan Rincon
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 8:25 . m. and returned at 8:27 p.m.
C unoilmem er Molina left the dais at 8:25 p.m. and returned at 8:27 p.m.
Written Comment:
merat:
Melissa De Marco
Charlie Upham
Mitchell Thompson
William Snell
Molly Kirkland
Recommendation:
1. Direct Staff to prepare a Local Emergency Ordinance with specific
provisions; or
2. Delay any action pending further action by the County of San Diego.
3. Take no action and rely on the existing County of San Diego Ordinance
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to approve Recommendation No. 1 to Direct Staff to prepare a Local
Emergency Ordinance with specific provisions.
Substitute motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane to follow the direction from the County
of San Diego to work with community stakeholders to develop a plan to avoid
unjust evictions and/or provide rental or other assistance to those affected by the
storm. The plan may include an additional Ordinance to protect unjust evictions on
a case -by -case basis as well as other possibilities. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 9:00 . m. and returned at . 3 p.m.
Amended motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember
Bush to include specific provisions to extend the period 60-90 days after the
County'County's eviction moratorium ends and request that staff address Right to Refusal,
Just Cause Evictions, relocation assistance, and a pause on rent increases for
those effected by the flood.
Amended motion by Councilmember Bush called the question to bring the item
back at a future City Council meeting to explore options.
Original amended motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by
Councilmember Bush.
Motion failed by 3-2 vote.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez
Nays: Molina, Yamane, Morrison
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Mayor Morrison to
approve Recommendation No. I to explore options to extend the eviction
moratorium, explore potential relocation benefits, and first right of refusal at current
rental rates.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMPAITTEE REPORTS TS (Limited to Five (5 li ute
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 9:43 .r . and returned at 9:53 p.m.
Councilmember Rodriguez had no report.
Councilmember Bush had no report.
Councilmember Molina had no report.
Vice -Mayor Yamane provided an announcement by the Sweetwater Authority for flood
victims.
Mayor Morrison reported on his recent attendance at the National Association of Regional
Councils.
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the recent Board
Meeting.
Mayor Morrison excused the interpreters at 9:47 a.m.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1
Adoption 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.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2 -2 2 .
Assistant Director of Community Development Martin Reeder had no report.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:55 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmen ber Molina, seconded by ice -Mayor Yamane to
close the public hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 9:55 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina
to adopt the Ordinance.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
. C C SEI T CALENDAR
Motion by C un ilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Yamane to approve Consent
Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.8.
9.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
.2 Approval of an Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Legal Services in the
Specialized Area of Code Enforcement.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -11.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing Entering into an Agreement Between the City of
National City and Civica Law Group, APC for Legal Services in the Specialized
Area of Code Enforcement for the Total Not -To -Exceed Amount of $75,000 Per
Case.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
.3 Ratification f a Subordination Agreement for an Affordable Housing Density
Bonus development located at 1821 E 9th Street.
Adopted Resolution No. 2 2 -'12.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California Ratifying a Subordination Agreement With APV Ventures, LLC, A
California Limited Liability Company, and Golden I Credit Union, Subordinating
the Deed of Trust Securing the Performance of an Affordable Housing Density
Bonus Agreement Entered on July 18, 2019, that Restricts One Housing Unit at
1821 E 9th Street in National City."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.4 Temporary Use Permit — Circus Vargas event sponsored by Circus Vargas from
February 23, 2024 to March 11, 2024 at the Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall 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 voted
9.5 Temporary Use Permit ^ Padres Pedal the Cause Bicycle Ride Sponsored by
Padres Pedal the Cause on April 77 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 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.
9.6 Warrant Register #25 for the period of 12 15/23 through 121 1 23 in the amount
of $767573.32
Written public comment received from Ted Godshalk. City Attorney Schultz
provided information in response to the comment
Ratify Warrants Totaling $76757332
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.7 Warrant Register #26 for the period of 12/2 123 through 1 12 /23 in the amount
of $1,437,103.49
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,437,103.49
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.8 Warrant Register #27 for the period of 1 2g 3 through 1l02 in the amount of
$1;720,260.63
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,720,260.63
Motion carried by unanimous vote1
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report.
13. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City tt me Schultz reported on three 3 Closed Session items and reported that there
was no reportable action.
5.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PER.F RM N E EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957.6
Position to be Reviewed: City Attorney
5.2 LIABILITY CLAIM
Government Code Section 54954.5
WORKERS ER COMPENSATION CLAIM NO. 19-144825
ADJ 12602361
Claimant: David Bavencoff vs. City of National City
5.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code Section 54956. d002)
Number of Potential Cases: I
City Attorney Schultz provided a public statement as it related to a recent newspaper
article regarding the expenditure of City funds for the purchase of turkeys and stated that
the adoption of a City Council policy to govern the expenditure of funds from the District
budgets would be considered at a future City Council meeting to occur no later than the
first City Council meeting in April 2024.
15. ADJOURNMENT
ENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned the meeting in memory of Judge Roy Cazares to the Regular
Meetingof the CityCouncil of the City of National City, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, located in City Hail, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City,
California..
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Tonyaiussain, Executive Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regui Meeting of March 19, 2024.
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