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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber - 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Present: Councilmember Molina
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane (7:02 p.m. arrival)
Vice-Mayor Bush
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, Librarian
Brian Hadley, Deputy City Manager
Alex Hernandez, Police Chief
Lydia Hernandez, Human Services Director
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works
Traci Lamb, Interim Director of Community Services
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
7:01 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: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison.
Interpretation in Spanish provided by Carlos Diaz and Jesse.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Vice-Mayor Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Delivered by CDO Church Reverend Jose Escamilla.
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.
In person comment
Karen McManus
Junior Moran
Ted Godshalk
Micaela Polanco
Luisa McCarthy
Jacqueline Reynoso
Alisha Morrison
Sandra Scheller
Geoffrey Schrock
Doyle Morrison
Ed Nieto
Virtual comment
Peggy Walker
Becky Rapp
Madison Rapp
6. PRESENTATION (Limited to Five (5) Minutes each)
6.1 Parks, Recreation and Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee -Annual Update
PowerPoint presentation provided by Community Services Manager Joanne
McGhee and Interim Community Services Director Tracy Lamb.
6.2 Results of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Survey
Fire Chief Mora provided a PowerPoint presentation.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Rodriguez provided an update on the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation
Working Group.
Councilmember Yamane reported on the business of the Sweetwater Authority.
Councilmember Molina provided an update on the SANDAG Board of Director's Meeting.
Vice-Mayor Bush reported on his attendance at the American Public Transportation
Association held in Austin,TX on behalf of the Metropolitan Transit and Systems. He also
reported on the new appointments on the San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board.
Mayor Morrison reported on the recent Regional Solid Waste Association meeting and his
participation in a Regional Chamber of Commerce visit to Washington, D.C.
Vice-Mayor Bush left the dais at 8:03 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item 8.4 pulled by
Councilmember Yamane and Items 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 8.12, and 8.13 pulled for public comment.
Vice-Mayor Bush recused on item 8.9 due to the project's close proximity to his residence.
Motion carried by unanimous vote with Vice-Mayor Bush recusing on Item 8.9.
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 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-31.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Receiving the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report,
Renewing Ordinance 2022-2496, and Authorizing the Purchase of Additional
Equipment to Include One (1) Lemur 2 Small Unmanned Aerial Solution or Similar,
One (1) Fotokite Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or Similar, and a Grant-
Funded Lenco BearCat Rescue Vehicle, as Required by AB 481."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.3 Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Designation of Proxy to the San Diego
County Water Authority Board of Directors.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-32.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Confirming the Designation of Another Member of the Water
Authority Board of Directors to Vote in the Absence of the City of National City,
Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
8.4 Authorize the Purchase and Build-Out of Three (3) Ford Police Utility Interceptors
for the National City Police Department
Councilmember Yamane commented on the item.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-33.
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 2.60.260 Regarding Cooperative Purchasing and
Authorizing the City to Piggyback onto County of San Diego Request for
Quotations#769 with Chula Vista Ford for the Purchase of Three 2025 Ford Police
Interceptor Utility (K8A) AWD Vehicles in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $173,000
for the National City Police Department; 2) Waiving the Formal Bid Process
Pursuant to National City Municipal Code Section 2.60.110 Regarding Exceptions
to Formal Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Purchase and Installation Services
from American Emergency Products in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $105,000 to
Complete the Buildouts for All Three Vehicles; and 3)Authorizing the City Manager
to Approve Adjustments of up to $27,800 to the Not-To-Exceed Amounts for the
Purchases as a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Fluctuations in Pricing."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
8.5 California State Library Lunch at the Library Grant Funds Acceptance
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-34.
Public comment received from Ed Nieto.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Accept the
California State Library Grant in the Amount of $6,138 to Fund the National City
Public Library's Lunch at the Library Program for FY 2025 and Authorizing the
Establishment of a Library Grants Fund Appropriation of $6,138 and
Corresponding Revenue Budget."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Molina to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.6 California Library Adult and Family Literacy Services Grant Funds Acceptance
Adjustment
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-35.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Ratifying the Acceptance of the California Library Literacy Services
(CLLS) Grant of$73,775 from the California State Library to Fund the National City
Public Library's Literacy Services Programs for Fiscal Year 2025 and Authorizing
the Establishment of a Library Grants Fund Appropriation of $73,775 and
Corresponding Revenue Budget."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
8.7 Community Development On-Call Services Request For Proposal (RFP)for Permit
Processing, Plan Review, and Inspection Services.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-36.
Public comment was received from Alisha Morrison and Doyle Morrison.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with
Interwest Consulting Group, True North Compliance Services Inc., and 4Leaf Inc.
to Provide On-Call Permit Processing, Plan Review, and Inspection Services for
the Community Development Department for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of
$1,350,000 Per Agreement".
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
8.8 Fire Department On-Call Services RFP
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-37.
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement By and Between
the City of National City and Interwest Consulting Group to Provide On-Call Permit
Processing, Plan Review, and Inspection Services for the Fire Department for a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of$100,000 Per Year for a Term of Three Years".
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Bush
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.9 Partial Termination of a Notice of Restriction Related to the San Diego Rescue
Mission Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Approved in 2021.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-38.
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Partial Termination of a Recorded Notice of
Restriction for Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 CUP for a Transitional Housing
Facility Located at 2400 Euclid Avenue."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.10 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024.
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.11 Investment Transactions for the Month Ended January 31, 2025.
Accept and File the Investment Transaction Ledger for the Month Ended January
31, 2025.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for discussion.
8.12 Warrant Register No. 34 for the Period of 2/14/25 through 2/20/25 in the Amount
of$3,754,597.55
Public comment received from Ed Nieto and Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,754,597.55
Item pulled for discussion.
8.13 Warrant Register No. 35 for the Period of 2/21/25 through 2/27/25 in the Amount
of$3,268,250.39
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,268,250.39.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to ratify the warrants for agenda items 8.12 and 8.13.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Item pulled for continuation.
9.1 Public Hearing and Adoption of Updated Sewer Capacity Fees.
City Attorney Schultz advised that public comment would only be heard on the
subject of the item's continuance.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
Public comment was received from Doyle Morrison and Ed Nieto.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:31 p.m.
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing, Receive Public Comments, and Adopt a
Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City,
California, Adopting Updated Sewer Capacity Fees."
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
continue the item to the meeting of May 6, 2025.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9.2 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.60 of the National City Municipal
Code to Expand Operating Hours for Store Front Cannabis Retail Facilities.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-2539.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Virtual public comment:
Judi Strang
Madison Rapp
Barbara Gordon
Written public comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:39 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of National City, California,Amending Chapter 9.60'Commercial Cannabis
Activity' of the National City Municipal Code to Modify Operating Hours for Store
Front Retail Facilities."
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried by 4-1 vote.
Ayes: Bush, Rodriguez, Molina, Morrison
Nays: Yamane
9.3 Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending National City Municipal
Code Title 11, Section 11.32.140, Pertaining to Stopping and Parking Prohibitions.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-2540.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:43 p.m.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Yamane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:43 p.m.
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance entitled, "Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of National City, California, Amending Chapter 11.32 'Stopping, Standing
and Parking' of the National City Municipal Code Pertaining to Stopping and
Parking Prohibitions."
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
adopt the Ordinance.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled from the agenda.
9.4 Continued Public Hearing - Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter
15.29 of the National City Municipal Code Establishing a Fire Inspection Program
City Clerk Shelley Chapel announced that the item would return for a Second
Reading at the City Council meeting of May 6, 2025.
Adopt the Ordinance by Second Reading, Entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of National City, California, Amending Chapter 15.29 of the
National City Municipal Code to Establish an Annual and Biennial Fire Inspection
Program as Well as a Self-Inspection Program for Low-Risk Commercial
Businesses."
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City Amending the Previously Adopted Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF) Schedule and Annual Adjustment to the TDIF.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-40.
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works Martha Juarez introduced the item.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.
Public comment was received from Thomas Rike.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bush to
close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Hearing closed at 8:48 p.m.
Recommendation: Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Entitled,
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Amending
the Previously Adopted Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) Schedule
and Annual Adjustment to the TDIF, Pursuant to National City Municipal Code
Section 4.52.100 and Consistent with Government Code Section 66017,
Approving an Adjustment to the TDIF as Required by the San Diego Association
of Governments (SANDAG) for Receipt of TransNet Local Street Improvement
Revenues, Resulting in the TDIF Increasing from $2,875.06 per New Residential
Dwelling Unit to $3,047.57 Per Unit Beginning July 1, 2025."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 City Council Expenditure Report July 2024 through January 2025 — FY2025
One public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
One written comment was received from Ted Godshalk.
Recommendation: Receive and File Expenditure Report for the City Council July
2024 through January 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Molina, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bush to
receive and file the report.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
11.2 Discussion on Recommendation to Amend City Council Policy No. 105
Councilmember Molina provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public comment was received from Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina for a
draft policy to return to the City Council at a future City Council meeting.
Motion carried by 4-0 vote with Councilmember Yamane abstaining.
Ayes: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Morrison
Nays: None.
Abstain: Yamane
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
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who reported on five Closed Session
items.
City Attorney Schultz reported that Items 5.1 and 5.2 had no reportable action and that
Items 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 would be placed on a future Closed Session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
5.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)
Position to be Reviewed: City Attorney
5.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)
Position to be Reviewed: City Manager
5.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Micaela Polanco v. The City of National City, et al
Case Number: 25CU004193C
5.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Cali Mota LLC v. The City of National City et al
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Case Number: 37-2023-00007308-CU-WM-CTL
5.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: BCD LLC v. The City of National City et al
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Case Number: 37-2023-00012507-CU
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National
City, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the R-. -r Meeting of May 6, 2025.
Morrison, Mayor