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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber- 1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA
Present: Councilmember Molina
Councilmember Rodriguez
Councilmember Yamane
Vice-Mayor Bush
Mayor Morrison
Others Present: Scott W. Huth, Interim City Manager
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
Shelley Chapel, City Clerk (via Zoom)
Bruce Foltz, Director of Finance
Danielle Ghio, City Librarian
Alex Hernandez, Chief of Police
Tonya Hussain, Deputy City Clerk
Martha Juarez, Asst. Director of Engineer/Public Works
Tracy Lamb, Interim Community Services Director
Sergio Mora, Fire Chief
Martin Reeder, Assistant Director of Community Development
Conchita Waite, Acting Human Resources Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at
5:08 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 Luisa Diaz de Leon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
City Councilmember Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
None.
Item not on the agenda
In memoriam, Mayor Morrison recognized David Avalos and Eric Esperon and announced
he would adjourn the meeting in their honor.
Recognition in honor of Eric Esperon was accepted by Tony Sanchez.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morrison summarized the process for acceptance of live public comment allowing
one (1) minute per comment and introduced City Clerk Chapel.
In-person comment: Virtual Comment:
Elizabeth Murphy Judy Strang
Alisha Morrison Becky Rapp
Micaela Polanco Terri Skelly
Marissa Cuevas Madison Rapp
Alexander Gutterud Shukri Aden
Jessica Diaz
Ruth Cuevas Written Comment:
Maricar Comaya Ernesto Castaneda on behalf of Assemblymember Alvarez
Jeanine Mariaelena Aguilar
Joseph Crawford Maria G. Martinez
Ed Nieto
Gloria Salas
Irma Hernandez
Ana Reveles
Magdalena Alvarez
Donna Lopez
Victor Valle
Grace Rojas-Jimenez
April Jackson
Arnel Andres
Maria Irvin
Jamie Esteller
Brenda Estrada
Percy Wilford
Vice-Mayor Bush left the dais at 5:41 p.m. and returned at 5:44 p.m.
Mayor Morrison left the dais at 5:46 p.m. and returned at 5:47 p.m.
Councilmember Rodriguez left the dais at 5:57 p.m. and returned at 5:59 p.m.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Introduction of New City Employees
Chief of Police Alex Hernandez, Acting Human Resources Director Conchita Waite, and
Neighborhood Services Manager Ronny Soriano introduced new department staff.
7. REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limited to Five (5) Minutes
each)
Councilmember Molina provided an update on SANDAG.
There were no other reports.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 8.7, 8.16, 8.19, and 8.20 pulled
for public comment.
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 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Approve and file.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.3 Acceptance of Donation from the Fleet Science Center and Authorization of a
Corresponding Budget Adjustment in the Library Fund
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-79
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing, in Accordance with City Council Policy No. 204, the
Acceptance of the Donation of $15,000 from the Fleet Science Center, and
Authorizing the Establishment of a Corresponding Appropriation in the Library
Fund for Library Programs that Promote STEAM Education and Community
Engagement."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.4 Agreement Between the City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services and the
City of National City for the Distribution of FY24 Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) Grant Funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-80
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California (1) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the
City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services and the City of National City and
(2)Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation and Corresponding Revenue
Budget in the Amount of $507,211 Based on the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area
Security Initiative ("UASI") Grant for the Reimbursable Grant Purchase of Training
and Equipment for the National City Police and Fire Departments."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.5 Amendment to Restricted Grant Agreement with the State of California Department
of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program for the National City
Eastside 1-805 Community Greenbelt Project CIP No. 22-09.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-81
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the
Restricted Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of
Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program for the National City
Eastside 1-805 Community Greenbelt Project, CIP No. 22-09."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.6 Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-82
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit of
$88,935,393 for Fiscal Year 2026"
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
8.7 Authorize the purchase of Roofing Materials from The Garland Company, Inc. for
the National City Public Library.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-83
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: 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 California Multiple Award
Schedule Contract # 4-20-56-0006B with The Garland Company, Inc. for the
Purchase of Roofing Materials in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $622,584 for the
National City Public Library; and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an
Appropriation of$622,584 in the Library Capital Outlay Fund."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.8 Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5 and Connections Project, CIP 19-24, ATP Cycle 7
Grant Appropriation for Construction Phase.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-84
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Program Supplement
Agreement No. F031 with the State of California Department of Transportation for
Construction of the Bayshore Bikeway—Segment 5 and Connections Project, CIP
19-24, ATP Cycle 7; and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Engineering
Grants Fund Appropriation of$5,681,000 and Corresponding Revenue Budget."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.9 Increase Contract Amount for the Bicycle Wayfinding Project, CIP No. 19-25,
through use of Active Transportation Program Grant Funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-85
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing a Change Order and Increase to the Contract with A
Good Sign & Graphics Co. in the Amount of $139,980 for the Bicycle Wayfinding
Project, CIP No. 19-25."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.10 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front
of the Residence Located at 2005 Grove Street.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-86
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons
Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 2005 Grove Street."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.11 Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons Parking Space with Signage in Front
of the Residence Located at 1215 Hoover Avenue.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-87
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Authorizing the Installation of a Blue Curb Disabled Persons
Parking Space with Signage in Front of the Residence at 1215 Hoover Avenue."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.12 International Association of Fire Fighters Medical Reimbursement Plan Revision.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-88
Adopt the Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, Approving Employee Contributions to the International Association
of Fire Fighters Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan to Allow Employees who
Promote out of the National City Firefighters' Association into Management or
Executive Positions to Continue Participation in the Plan."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.13 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025.
Accept and File the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.14 Project Close-Out and Notice of Completion for the 3131 Hoover Avenue Storm
Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-11.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-89
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Bert W. Salas, Inc. for the
3131 Hoover Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. 24-11; 2)
Approving the Final Contract Amount of $465,343.15; 3) Ratifying the Release of
Retention in the Amount of $23,267.16; and 4) Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the
Notice of Completion."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8.15 Project Close-Out and Notice of Completion for the 16th Street and M Avenue
Storm Drain Repair Project, CIP No. 24-12.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-90
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National
City, California, 1) Accepting the Work Performed by Palm Engineering
Construction Company, Inc. for the 16th Street and M Avenue Storm Drain Repair
Project, CIP No. 24-12; 2) Approving the Final Contract Amount of $355,279.09;
3) Ratifying the Release of Retention in the Amount of $17,763.95; and 4)
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Notice of Completion."
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
8.16 Purchase of Roofing Materials from The Garland Company, Inc. for National City
Fire Station 34.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-91
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: 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 California Multiple Award
Schedule Contract # 4-20-56-0006B with The Garland Company, Inc. for the
Purchase of Roofing Materials in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of$194,524 for National
City Fire Station 34; and 2) Authorizing the Establishment of an Appropriation of
$194,524 in the Capital Improvement Program Fund for Facility Upgrades."
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Yamane, seconded by Councilmember
Rodriguez to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
8.17 Temporary Use Permit — Pumpkin Station hosted by Pinery Christmas Trees at
Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall from September 26, 2025, through October 31, 2025,
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.
8.18 Warrant Register No. 44 for the Period of 4/25/25 through 5/1/25 in the Amount of
$2,738,659.12
Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,738,659.12
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
8.19 Warrant Register No. 45 for the Period of 5/2/25 through 5/8/25 in the Amount of
$2,144,837.38
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $2,144,837.38
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
ratify the warrants for Item 8.19 and 8.20.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item pulled for public comment.
8.20 Warrant Register No. 46 for the Period of 5/9/25 through 5/15/25 in the Amount of
$3,721,471.31
Public comment received from Thomas Rike.
Recommendation: Ratify Warrants Totaling $3,721,471.31
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Yamane to
ratify the warrants for Item 8.19 and 8.20.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Review and Discussion of the 2025 Master Fee Schedule
Public comment was received by Thomas Rike and Ed Nieto.
Recommendation: Direct City staff regarding which fees in the 2025 Master Fee
Schedule, if any, should be amended from the level adopted at the June 3, 2025
City Council meeting. If any fees should be amended, direct City staff regarding
the level to which the fees should be amended.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Mayor Bush, seconded by Councilmember Molina to
approve the 2025 Master Fee Schedule.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Huth announced the library's closure for the day due to a waterline
break and efforts to provide temporary facilities for continued service.
11. ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
Closing remarks were provided by members of the City Council.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mayor Morrison introduced City Attorney Schultz who reported on Closed Session
agenda Items 5.1 and 5.2.
Item 5.1 — Proposed settlement was approved unanimously in the amount of$94,902.50.
Item 5.2 — Negotiators were provided with instructions.
CLOSED SESSION
5.1 LIABILITY CLAIM
Government Code Section 54954.5
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NO. 24-180196
WCAB NO. ADJ 19419440
Claimant: Derek Jones v. City of National City Fire Department
5.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 5457.6
Employee Organizations:
Municipal Employees' Association (SEIU, Local 221),
National City Firefighters Association (Local 2744), and
Police Officers Association (POA),
Unrepresented Groups: Executive, Confidential, and Management
Agency Designated Representatives:
Steven Berliner (Labor Negotiator)
Scott Huth (Interim City Manager)
Bruce Foltz (Finance Director)
Conchita Waite (Acting Human Resources Director)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Morrison adjourned the meeting in memory and honor of David Avalos and Eric
Esperon to the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City, Tuesday,
August 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 1243 National
City Boulevard, National City, California.
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Tonya ssain, CMC, Deputy City
Clerk
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeti g of August 19, 2025.
n orrison, Mayor