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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 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, Director of Community Development
Phil Davis, Interim Finance Director
Brian Hadley, Deputy City Manager
Alejandro Hernandez, Chief of Police (via Zoom)
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
Brian Krepps, Battalion Chief
Stephen Manganiello, Director of Engineering/Public Works
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Chris Sullivan, Police Captain
1. CALL TO ORDER
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.
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
Invocation delivered by Horizon South Bay Church Pastor Eric Martin.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
three (3) minutes per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
Four (4) speakers provided in -person comment and three (3) people provided virtual
comment. One (1) written comment was received from the Coalition for Fair Employment
in Construction.
In -person public comment:
Mike Mejia
Geoffrey Schrock
Jake Zindulka
Ed Nieto
Public Comment via Zoom:
Becky Rapp
Peggy Walker
Barbara Gordon
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week
Mayor Morrison presented the Proclamation. Battalion Chief Brian Krepps accepted the
Proclamation.
6.2 Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Mayor Morrison introduced the Proclamation. Assistant Director of Engineering/Public
Works, Martha Juarez, provided a PowerPoint presentation. The Proclamation was
accepted by Engineering & Public Works staff.
7. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
None.
8. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
8.1 Appointments: City Boards, Commissions, and Committees — City Council
Interview and Appointment for the Civil Service Commission
Mayor Morrison postponed the item to a future meeting since the sole applicant
was not present to be interviewed.
Recommendation: City Council to Conduct Interviews and Appoint.
9. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
eachl
Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the SANDAG Mobility Working Group meeting and
a future meeting for the California Association of Councils of Governments.
Councilmember Bush had no report.
Councilmember Molina provided an update on the SANDAG Board of Directors meeting.
Vice -Mayor Yamane reported that the budget study was underway for the various water
agencies.
Mayor Morrison stated that the same was true for the Sweetwater Authority.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve all Consent Items with the exception of Item 10.10 pulled by the Mayor to provide
direction to staff.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.1 Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinance on
this Agenda
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Approve and File.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.3 Acceptance of an Easement Located on the Southeast Corner of the Paradise
Creek Channel Between Highland Avenue, and Kimball Way for Construction and
Maintenance Purposes.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-42.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Accepting and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Grant of Easement
from D Avenue Housing Associates, LP, for an Area Located on the Southeast
Corner of the Paradise Creek Channel Between Highland Avenue and Kimball
Way for Construction and Maintenance Purposes."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.4 Acceptance of Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding for the
Construction Phase of the Citywide Protected Left Turn Enhancements Project,
CIP 19-22.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-43.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation of $1,201,590
and a Corresponding Revenue Budget for the Construction Phase of the Citywide
Protected Left Turn Enhancements Project, CIP 19-22, Reimbursable Through the
Highway Safety Improvement Program Approved by Caltrans; and 2) Committing
to Providing a Local Match in the Amount of $290,610."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.5 Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds from CalRecycle SB1383 Local
Assistance Grant Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-44.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting an SB 1383 Local Assistant Grant Program Grant in
the Amount of $165,976 from the California Department of Resources Recycling
and Recovery to Implement Regulation Requirements Associated with SB 1383;
and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding
Revenue Budget in the Amount of $165,976."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.6 Adoption of Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for
Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-45.
Adopt the Resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments
for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2024-
25."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.7 Adoption of Resolution Approving the Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for the Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-46.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving the Annual Report for the Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2024-25."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.8 Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on
June 4, 2024 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-47.
Adopt the Resolution entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 4,
2024 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.9 Authorize the Purchase of a Large Front Loader for Engineering & Public Works
Streets and Wastewater Division
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-48.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 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 # 011723 with Sonsray
Machinery for the Purchase of a CASE 521 G2 ZBAR STAGE 5 Large Front Loader
in a Not -to -Exceed amount of $171,000 for the Public Works Streets and
Wastewater Division: Authorizing a Transfer from the Sewer Fund to the Vehicle
Acquisition Fund of up to $47,025, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve
Adjustments of up to $17,100 to the Not -to -Exceed Amount for the Purchase as a
10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
10.10 Discussion Regarding Policy and Possible Removal of Parks, Recreation & Senior
Citizens Advisory Committee Member Due to Unexcused Absences per City
Council Policy No. 107
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff.
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to remove Committee member Ignacio Navarro Jr. from the Parks, Recreation &
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.11 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) for Beer and Wine Sales at Villa Manila Restaurant Located at 600 East 8th
Street.
Approval of the Sale of On -Site Beer and Wine with Live Entertainment, Subject to
the Recommended Conditions in the Attached Resolution and a Determination that
the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Sale of Beer and Wine and Live
Entertainment is a Conditionally -Allowed Use in the Major Mixed -Use Corridor
Zone and Would be Accessory to Food Sales at the Restaurant.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.12 Project Close -Out and Notice of Completion for the Paradise Creek Mitigation
Project at Kimball Way, CIP No. 19-35.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-49.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Wright Construction
Engineering Corp., for the Paradise Creek Mitigation Project at Kimball Way, CIP
No. 19-35; 2) Ratifying Change Order Work in the Amount of $64,218.07; 3)
Approving the Final Contract Amount of $1,005,761.71; 4) Ratifying the Release
of Retention in the Amount of $23,980.24; and 5) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
the Notice of Completion."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.13 Warrant Register #39 for the period of 3/21/24 through 3/28/24 in the amount of
$341,752.24.
Ratify Warrants Totaling $341,752.24
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.14 Warrant Register #40 for the period of 3/29/24 through 4/4/24 in the amount of
$2,789,960.62
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,789,960.62
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.15 Warrant Register #41 for the period of 4/5/24 through 4/11/24 in the amount of
$501,804.34
Ratify Warrants Totaling $501,804.34
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.16 Warrant Register #42 for the period of 4/12/24 through 4/18/24 in the amount of
$1,588,660.69
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,588,660.69
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10.17 Warrant Register #43 for the period of 4/19/24 through 4/25/24 in the amount of
$1,539,153.39
Ratify Warrants Totaling $1,539,153.39
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 Notice of and Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election, and Request
for Consolidation with the Statewide General Municipal Election
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-50.
Item was presented by City Clerk Shelley Chapel.
One (1) public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Providing Notice of and Calling for the
Holding of a General Municipal Election for the Purpose of the Election of Certain
Elected Officials and for the Submission to the Voters a Question Relating to a
Citizen Initiative Regarding a Special Parcel Tax for Streets and Parks, and
Requesting the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the
Municipal Election with the Statewide General Municipal Election on Tuesday,
November 5, 2024, as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of
California Relating to General Law Cities."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice -Mayor Yamane to
adopt the resolution with the correction of the year on the ballot question from
'2024' to '2025'.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.2 Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office
Pertaining to Candidates' Statements for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024,
Election.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-51.
Item was introduced by City Clerk Shelley Chapel.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for
Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements of Qualifications to be
Submitted to the Voters at a Statewide General Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 5, 2024."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.3 Adoption of a Resolution Providing Conduct of a Special Runoff Election in the
Event of a Tie Vote
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-52.
City Clerk Shelley Chapel introduced the item.
One (1) written comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of National City, California, Providing for the Conduct of a Special Runoff
Election for Elective Offices in the Event of a Tie Vote at any Municipal Election."
ACTION: Motion by Vice -Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.4 POLICY 105 REQUEST - Support California Senate Bill 915 (Dave Cortese) -
Requested by Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Rodriguez presented the item.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution for the City of National City to Support
California Senate Bill 915 (Dave Cortese), the Autonomous Vehicle Services
Deployment and Data Transparency Act Prioritizing Local Control in the Decision
to Deploy Autonomous Vehicle Services.
The City Council agreed that the item would return at the June 18, 2024, City
Council meeting with a report that details the succession of the Bill, Committee
approvals, and any opposition.
No vote.
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
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Tossain, Deputy City Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular - -etin• ..4tm 4, 2024.
Ron Morrison, Mayor