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Home My WebLink About2024 12-10 CC SP MIN CALIFORNIA _p NA: i0N A car INCORPORATE'!? SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL December 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m. City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA Present: Councilmember Bush Councilmember Molina Councilmember Rodriguez Vice-Mayor Yamane Mayor Morrison Others Present: Ben Martinez, City Manager Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney Shelley Chapel, City Clerk Carlos Aguirre, Director of Community Development Bruce Foltz, Director of Finance Danielle Ghio, City Librarian Brian Hadley, Deputy City Manager Derek Aydelotte, Police Captain Lydia Hernandez, Director of Human Resources Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk Steve Manganiello, Director of Engineering & Public Works Evelyn Molina, Executive Secretary Sergio Mora, Fire Chief Martin Reeder, Assistant Director of Community Development 1. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 5:06 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 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. INVOCATION Invocation was delivered. 5. PROCLAMATION Proclamation — Ruble "Mitch" Beauchamp, City Treasurer Mayor Morrison presented the item. City Treasurer Beauchamp accepted the proclamation. 6. STAFF REPORT 6.1 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Declaring Results. City Clerk Shelley Chapel introduced the item. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-169. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law." ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Molina to adopt the resolution. 7. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Shelley Chapel reported that she had administered the official Oath of Office to Councilmember Bush and Councilmember Rodriguez prior to the meeting. Clerk Chapel introduced Dr. Greg Robinson, who performed the ceremonial Oath of Office for Councilmember Rodriguez. Clerk Chapel introduced Julia Gonzalez Price, who performed the ceremonial Oath of Office for Councilmember Bush. Item taken out of order. 12. NEWLY ELECTED COMMENTS Newly re-elected Councilmember Bush and Councilmember Rodriguez provided comments. 8. RECESS FOR RECEPTION Mayor Morrison called for recess at 5:46 p.m., the meeting reconvened at 6:12 p.m. 9. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:12 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. 10. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Morrison 11. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Morrison allowed two (2) minutes per comment. In-person public comment: Juanita Castaneda Elayna Delgado Zaide Jurado Luisa McCarthy Alisha Morrison Doyle Morrison Eddie Bracamontes Sandy Scheller James Kim Karla Apalategui 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Molina to approve Consent Calendar Items 13.2 and 13.3 with Item 13.1 pulled from the agenda. ACTION: Motion carried by unanimous vote. Item pulled from the agenda. 13.1 Notice of Decision — Planning Commission Denial of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Zone Variance (ZV) for a New Gasoline Service Station Development to be Located on a Vacant Property at Sweetwater Road and Orange Street Staff Recommended Approval of the Proposed Development Requesting a New Gasoline Service Station, Convenience Store with Off-Sale Alcohol (ABC Type- 21), Drive-Through Car Wash, Drive-Through Eating Place, and Five Residential Units, Subject to the Recommended Conditions in the Draft Resolution and a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. The Requested Uses are Conditionally Allowed within the Major Mixed-Use District (MXD-2) and the Project can be Found Consistent with the General Plan and Land Use Code with the Approval of the Requested Zone Variance. 13.2 Purchase of Thirty-Three (33) Axon Fleet 3 Video Solutions ("FLEET") Cameras for Police Department Vehicles. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-170. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City Of National City, California, 1) Waiving The Formal Bid Process Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.110(B) Regarding Exceptions to Formal Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Thirty-Three Axon Fleet 3 In-Car Video Solutions and Supporting Information, Services and Training from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of$279,248.78; and 2)Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Purchase and Related Services." Motion carried by unanimous vote. 13.3 San Diego Dispatch Agreement Adopted Resolution No. 2024-171. Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the City of National City to Provide Fire and Emergency Medical Dispatch Services to the City of National City for a Term of 5 Years Effective July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2029." Motion carried by unanimous vote. 14. STAFF REPORTS 14.1 Appointments of City Councilmembers to Regional Boards and Committees for Outside Agencies Adopted Resolution Nos. 2024-172, 2024-173, 2024-174, 2024-175 Mayor to Appoint with City Council Consensus to Certain Regional Boards and Committees by Adoption of Resolution. Approved Resolution No. 2024-172. Recommendation: Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Councilmember Molina as the primary, Mayor Morrison as the alternate, and Councilmember Bush as the second alternate. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Vice-Mayor Yamane as the second alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the League of California Cities — Primary and Alternate (Annual) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice-Mayor Yamane to appoint Mayor Morrison as the primary and Councilmember Molina as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the Metropolitan Transit Board (MTS) (Term is 2 years) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Councilmember Bush as the primary and Councilmember Rodriguez as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the Regional Solid Waste Association (RSWA) (Term is 2 years) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice-Mayor Yamane to appoint Mayor Morrison as the primary and Councilmember Rodriguez as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the Metro Wastewater JPA (Term is 2 years) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Vice-Mayor Yamane as the primary and Councilmember Rodriguez as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-175. Recommendation: To appoint to the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) (Term is 2 years, primary only) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Vice-Mayor Yamane. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the Otay and Sweetwater River Watershed Panel (Term is 2 years) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint Councilmember Rodriguez as the primary and Councilmember Bush as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation: To appoint to the San Diego Community Power (SDCP) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Board ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice-Mayor Yamane to appoint Vice-Mayor Yamane as the primary and Councilmember Bush as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-173. Recommendation: To appoint to the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (Annual) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Vice-Mayor Yamane to appoint Councilmember Rodriguez as the primary and Councilmember Bush as the alternate. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-174. Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the Various Regional Committee Assignments; and Mayor to Appoint with City Council Consensus to Certain Regional Boards and Committees by Adoption of Resolution:(1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors;(2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the SANDAG Shoreline Working Group; and,(3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Appointing Members of the City Council to the Various Regional Committee Assignments; and (4) Resolution San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. 14.2 Selection of a Vice-Mayor for 2025. Recommendation: Selection of a Vice-Mayor for 2025 in accordance with the Policy. One in-person public comment was received from Liliana Armenta. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to waive Policy #120 to allow for more flexibility. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Vice- Mayor Yamane to adhere to Policy #120. Ayes: Rodriguez, Yamane Nays: Bush, Molina, Morrison Motion failed by 2-3 vote. Original Motion: Ayes: Bush, Molina, Morrison Nays: Rodriguez, Yamane Motion approved by 3-2 vote. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Morrison, seconded by Councilmember Molina to appoint the next Vice-Mayor in the following order annually during their term: Bush, Molina, Yamane, Rodriguez Ayes: Bush, Molina, Morrison Nays: Rodriguez, Yamane Motion approved by 3-2 vote. The Mayor and Council provided closing comments. Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who announced the following on Closed Session Item 5.1. CLOSED SESSION No reportable action. 5.1 LIABILITY CLAIM Government Code Section 54954.5 WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NO. 20-148833 ADJ 13323860 Claimant: Michael Shanahan vs. City of National City 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. 4-"</-4/ Tonyaltissain, Deputy City Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular M in of January 21, 2025. R Morrison, Mayor