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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 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
Carlos Aguirre, Director of Community Development
Danielle Ghio, Acting City Librarian
Alex Hernandez, Chief of Police
Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Myra Martinez, Management Analyst II, Library
Paul Valadez, Budget Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
6:06 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, Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Morrison
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Delivered by the Reverend Roberto Maldonado of St. Matthews National City
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
two (2) minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
Eleven (11) speakers provided in -person comment and four (4) people provided virtual
comment.
In -person Comment:
Sherry Gogue
Socorro Jimenez
Jacqueline Reynoso
Edward Nieto
Paul Wapnowski
Ricardo Sanchez
Caroline Duffy
Sylvia Garner
Dukie Valderrama
Adriana Huerta
Eriq Vargas (ACCE)
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
Virtual Comment:
Becky Rapp
Peggy Walker
Barbara Gordon
Megan Stewart
PUBLIC HEARING
9.3 Ordinance for Introduction — Unauthorized Camping or Encampments on Public Property
Barry Schultz, City Attorney introduced the item and gave an overview of the Ordinance.
City Attorney Schultz introduced Ashlin Lutz, Deputy City Attorney.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 7:23 p.m.
Public Comments:
Thirteen (13) speakers provided in -person comment and one (1) person provided virtual
comment.
In -person Comment:
Natalie Raschke — Live Experience Advisers (LEA)
Julie Porter (LEA)
Richard Sieba (LEA)
Rachel Hayes
Ilka H. Weston Justice Overcoming Boundaries
Paul Wapnowski
Sean Sampsell
Eric R. Quinones
Edward Nieto
Levi Fiafaglione (LEA)
Natalia Rodriguez Justice Overcoming Boundaries
Lauren Kipp Justice Overcoming Boundaries
Eriq Vargas (ACCE)
One (1) via Zoom: John Brady
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:55 p.m.
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance by First Reading, entitled, "Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Title 10 of the
National City Municipal Code by Repealing and Reserving Section 10.52.010(W);
Amending Title 10 by Adding Chapter 10.56, All Pertaining to Regulating
Encampments on Public Property to Establish a Standard for the Protection of the
Life, Health, and Safety of All People, and Sensitive Public Lands within the City
of National City."
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 7:52 p.m. and returned at 7:55 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina:
• Make a motion that we have staff do further research on this encampment ban and do a
comprehensive look at solutions to alleviate the homeless crisis; Direct staff to:
o Immediately address unsafe conditions and encampments in public property
under existing code
o Provide a legal analysis on the question of whether the City can legally enforce
the encampment ban if the only facility is a private facility.
o Bring back empirical data or evidence that the increase of our unsheltered
population is indeed because of the City of San Diego
o The success, outcome, data on the City of San Diego
o Have a map of affected areas
o Work with the County Health & Human Services and Supervisor Nora Vargas on
funding, conservatorship, possibility of shelter or detox facility to deal with those
on the street with severe mental illness
o Consider a feasibility study on comprehensive approach to homelessness;
Rental market
To return to the City Council no later than the first meeting of June, (June 4, 2024).
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morrison called for a recess at 8:49 p.m. and the Councilmembers returned to the dais at
9:00 p.m.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Proclamation — "San Diego County Fair Day"
Mayor Morrison introduced and presented the Proclamation to Luis Valdivia,
Marketing Specialist, and Tristan Hallman, Chief Communications Officer with the
San Diego County Fair.
6.2 Fair Housing Month
Mayor Morrison introduced and presented the Proclamation to Leticia Munguia,
CSA Board of Directors on behalf of Executive Director Estela De Los Rios.
6.3 Introduction of New City Employees
Mayor Morrison introduced Police Chief Hernandez, who introduced Krystal
Alvarado, and Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering and Public
Works, introduced Genaro Chavez.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Rodriguez — No Report.
Councilmember Bush — No Report.
Councilmember Molina reported on SANDAG.
Vice -Mayor Yamane — No Report
Mayor Morrison provided an update on the business of SANDAG.
Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo provided a report on the recent Board
Meeting.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to approve Consent
Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.6.
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.
8.2 City Council FY 24 Budget Summary through March 8, 2024
Approve and file the City Council Budget Summary Report.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.3 Temporary Use Permit — National Day of Prayer Sponsored by New Covenant
Tabernacle at Kimball Park Bowl on Thursday, May 2, 2024, with No Waiver of
Fees.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.4 Warrant Register #33 for the period of 2/9/24 through 2/15/24 in the amount of
$1,166,053.95.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,166,053.95
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.5 Warrant Register #34 for the period of 2/16/24 through 2/22/24 in the amount of
$1,808,028.03.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,808,028.03
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.6 Warrant Register #35 for the period of 2/23/24 through 2/29/24 in the amount of
$397,314.25.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $397,314.25
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 Public Hearing and Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Streamlined
Annual Public Agency Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-90
Community Development Director Carlos Aguirre introduced the item.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:18 p.m.
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
close the public hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Public Hearing closed at 9:19 p.m.
Recommendation: Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the Community Development Commission —Housing Authority of the
City of National City, California, Approving the Streamlined Annual Public Housing
Agency Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for Fiscal Year 2024-2025,
and Authorizing the Submittal of the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Yamane to
adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Amending the Westside Specific
Plan and Title 18 of the Municipal Code.
Adopted Ordinance Nos. 2024-2528 and 2024-2529
Community Development Director Carlos Aguirre introduced the item.
Mayor Morrison declared the Public Hearing open at 9:20 p.m.
One (1) public comment was received from Mikhaila Arroela
One (1) written comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 9:23 p.m.
Recommendation: Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinances Entitled:
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-2528, "An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Adopting the Westside Specific Plan
Amendment and Amending the Zoning Text and Map of the Westside Specific
Plan;"
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
and,
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-2529, "An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Adopting Municipal Code Chapter 18.49 to
Provide Objective Design Standards for Housing Development, Adopting Chapter
18.50 to Provide a Floor Area Ratio Bonus Program, Adopting Amendments to
Chapter 18.29 (Overlay Zones) to Create a Mixed -Use Overlay Zone to Allow
Residential Development on Certain Parcels Zone CL and CS, and Amending
Chapter 18.10 (Understanding the Land Use Code), Chapter 18.12 (Permits and
Applications), Chapter 18.22 (Commercial Zones), Chapter 18.24 (Mixed -Use
Corridor and District Zones), Chapter 18.30 (Specific Use Regulations), Chapter
18.48 (Residential Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Incentives), and
Chapter 18.60 (Glossary) as well as other Amendments to Revise Title 18."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.1 Selection of National City Public Library Mural
Myra Martinez, Management Analyst II, Library, gave the report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Recommendation: Library staff recommends that the City Council select the image
of the mural to be installed.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Yamane,
to allow the Public Arts Committee and the Board of Library Trustees to review
the artwork and provide the City Council with a recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.2 Fiscal Year 2024 Mid -Year Budget Status Report
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-25
Paul Valadez, Budget Manager, provided a summary of the mid -year budget
report.
One (1) in -person Public Comment: Ed Nieto
Recommendation: Accept the Report and Adopt the Resolution Entitled:
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Authorizing
Various Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Adjustments"
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.3 Discussion and Direction Regarding Proposed City Councilmember Budget Policy
Barry Schultz, City Attorney provided the report.
Recommendation: Review and Discuss Proposed Policy; Provide Direction to City
Staff Regarding Modifications and Potential Adoption of Proposed Policy.
Councilmember Bush left the dais at 10:04 p.m. and returned at 10:05 p.m.
Seven (7) speakers provided in -person comment:
Daniel Perez
Randi Salgado
Sean Sampsell
Joan Rincon
Ricardo Sanchez
Ed Nieto
Sherry Gogue
Mayor Morrison appointed two members to an Ad Hoc Committee to receive recommendations
from Councilmembers through the City Attorney. Members of the Ad Hoc Committee will be
Mayor Morrison and Vice -Mayor Yamane.
At 10:39 p.m., Mayor Morrison reminded the City Council of Policy #104 that requires the City
Council Meeting to 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 to complete the remaining
items. Motion by Councilmember Molina and seconded by Councilmember Bush.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report.
12. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced that there was no
reportable action on the Closed Session item.
5,1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957,6
Position to be reviewed: City Attorney
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of National City on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
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Shelley Chape MC, City ClerJC
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Re: ar ee ' g of May 7, 2024.
Morrison, Mayor